After an extended closure Council is pleased to advised that the Naracoopa Jetty will reopen on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9.00am for the public to enjoy once again. Special thanks to the Naracoopa Progress Association and the greater community for their understanding and patience. We would also like to…
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Glass Recycling Program collaboration with King Island District High School
Over the past 18 months, King Island Council have been working alongside students from King Island District High School to support the development of a Glass Recycling Program – an initiative that students in the Green Team believe will benefit the island after a survey undertaken at the start of…
Chemical Spraying – Currie Oval
Chemical spraying is being undertaken at the Currie Oval today so access will be restricted until Friday 5 November 2021. Council has been advised that people and animals should not access the oval during this time. Signage has been placed on the rail around the oval. Please take care, particularly…
Public Holiday Closure
King Island Council would like to notify residents that we will be closed on Monday 1st November for a public holiday. Our office hours will resume as normal on Tuesday 2nd November from 8.30am to 4.30pm. *Please note garbage bin collection will remain…
Update on clearing of Trees across King Island Roads
As at 3.45pm The following information will be changing on a regular basis, but the current situation of trees on road is as follows: Work in progress: Pegarah Road – will be open in about 1 hour Still to be rectified: Graham Road – should be rectified by 5.30pm Snodgrass…
Australia Day Nominations 2022
Nominations are invited from organisations or individual s for the 2022 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year King Island Community Group or Event of the Year The selection is made on the basis of service to the King Island Community…
Expressions of Interest – KI Arts & Culture Advisory Committee
Council invites expressions of interest from community members to join the King Island Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee. Originally established in 2007, the Committee’s terms of reference and membership have recently been updated. Two community members, ideally being individuals with skills or interest in the arts, education, business, policy development,…
Naracoopa Playground Equipment Addition
Council have added a new addition to the Naracoopa play area. The new equipment will be open for families to enjoy from Friday morning (22nd October).
Urgent Repairs – Roundabout Currie
Council and Taswater will be conducting works on the footpath near the roundabout today (20th October 2021). Please drive with caution and be mindful of workers and given directives during this time.
3 Day Lockdown for Southern Tasmania
Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwien has advised that Southern Tasmania will be going into a 3-day lockdown commencing at 6.00pm Friday 15 October 2021. The lockdown is necessary to identify if there are any further COVID-19 cases within the community and to assist with contract tracing. Any travellers must be aware…