The Cataraqui Room, which features exhibits and relics from Australia’s worst civil maritime disaster, was completed recently at the King Island Museum with the installation of a one-metre-long model of the ship.
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Shining light on island art
An exhibition of local artists’ works, entitled Seeking the Light, opened at Waterwings Studio last Friday.
Season off to roaring start
The King Island Racing season is off and running with the first meeting of the season, Ladies and Tradies Day, held last Saturday.
Lions deliver the cheer
King Island Lions Club have visited Snodgrass Park retirement units to bring some Christmas cheer to residents.
Grieving councillor dismissed but Laidler vows to run again
DISMISSED King Island councillor Sarina Laidler has been overwhelmed with support and sympathy after her shock removal.
Volunteers relish FOKI experience
The Festival of King Island is an all-areas, all-skills, all-in volunteering effort that happens once a year, over two days.
Season Kicks off with close call
The 2023-24 Racing Season opened up on Saturday, with Trial Day brining close finishes, a dead heat and very close times.
Island preservation worth celebrating
THE 60th celebration of the Reekara school site and its 25th anniversary as a community centre attracted a large crowd over the weekend – a proud moment for retired teacher and the Lions project driver Linda Payne and all those involved in saving the school building from deterioration and demolition.
Artists dyeing to meet guru of textile arts
Botanical alchemist, pioneer of eco-printing, textile artist, costume designer, forest wanderer and the helm of Nomad Arts. Writer, poet and occasional dancer. These are just some words used to describe and define current King Island Gallery artist in residence India Flint.
Miner covers cash crisis
GROUP 6 Metals has reassured investors and King Islanders they have taken steps to deal with a cash flow issue.