The rains came and Grassy recorded 28mls on Saturday morning and, after all the drainage work, a lot of people were wondering how Grassy Oval was going to fare.
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Pure island taste for Melbourne
The elegant Pure South Dining restaurant, located at Southbank in Melbourne, has a long-standing relationship with King Island and has launched a limited-edition dinner series, ‘A Chef’s Tour of Tasmania’ celebrate the past two decades of championing the freshest, traceable and sustainably farmed ingredients from Tasmania.
Legacy worthy of medal
The Sartori name is held in the highest esteem at the Grassy Football Club.
Leos represent island proudly
Every year, thousands of Lions take to the streets in a host city at the Lions International Convention to represent their homeland and celebrate their heritage during the iconic Parade of Nations.
G6M money woes hit local suppliers
Local King Island businesses forced to carry miner Group 6 Metals as the company fights for its financial survival have emphasised their support for the mine restart.
Call for better access in rural communities
RURAL Aid has called for better bush funding, putting their support behind the National Rural Health Alliance‘s (NRHA) call for more equitable funding in the wake of new research showing rural Australians are missing out on $6.5 billion annually in healthcare access.
Council pledges budget discipline
THE King Island Council has kept the next year’s rate increase to an average 3.74 per cent. Mayor Marcus Blackie said the council has just passed a $15.56m budget for the 2024- 25 financial year.
Currie storm home in fourth, remain unbeaten
In the return game from the long weekend, North’s second home game of the season saw them take on unbeaten Currie.
Saputo review unsettled
THE fate of King island Dairy is still up in the air, seven months after owners Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) announced a review of the operation.
Lobster back on the menu
KING Island crayfishers are optimistic that China’s ban on live lobster imports will be lifted after the visit to Australia this week by China Premier Li Qiang.
