The Tasmanian Government has commissioned the Local Government Board to undertake a broad review into the future of local government in Tasmania. The review will look at the fundamentals of the local government system: the role it should play in supporting communities, the services it should be delivering, and the…
Please remember to put your bin out on the kerb the night before your pick up is due, or before 7.00am on your collection day! If your bin isn’t out on time, you risk it not being collected until the following week. More information and tip hours are available here.
“I am very pleased to announce that The Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, General David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley will visit King Island on the 19th of May. Depending on the time we have available we will design a program to show them some of the sights of King…
Council is pleased to confirm that we commenced works on the South Road Widening Project on Monday, 6 February 2023. We acknowledge and appreciate the concern expressed about the condition of the road by regular users and residents. This project has been impacted by supply difficulties, weather conditions, and staff…
Council advises that Roadworks are commencing on South Road on Monday, 6 February. Please observe speed limits and signage and drive with care to keep our Staff safe.
DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT FY21/22 Council’s Draft Annual Report will be available for inspection from Tuesday 31 January 2023 at the Council Offices and on the Council website https://kingisland.tas.gov.au/have-your-say/ Submissions on the report are invited from the community for discussion at the Annual General Meeting. These can be made using the…
At yesterday’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony, Mayor Marcus Blackie presented the 2023 King Islander, Young King Islander and Community Organisation of the Year Awards. 2023 King Islander of the Year Jan van Ruiswyk 2023 Young King Islander…
The King Island Airport Manager is responsible all things airport related on King Island, ensuring the smooth operational management of the King Island Airport. On any given day, the Airport Manager will be supervising the Airport Reporting Officers and ensuring stakeholder engagement with all airport user groups. They will be developing and managing operational and…
The Tasmanian Department of Natural Resources and Environment conducted a community briefing on the Draft Salmon Industry Plan on King Island last Thursday, 12 January, with submission to their consultation closing today, Friday, 20 January. King Island Council and its sub-committee, the King Island Brand Management Group, have both submitted…
Thank you to all those in the community who utilise the recycling drop off point at the Council Depot. We ask to please ensure that all cardboard boxes are flattened. This saves room and also avoids the recurring issue of the wind catching complete boxes and making a mess of…
