Category Archives: King Island Courier

THE Currie Slipway is now operational, and it is welcome news for fishers who can now undertake boat repairs on the island.

Asparagus scandens, aka asparagus fern, is an invasive weed and has completely covered large areas of our waterways, particularly Fraser River, and along Grassy Rd and is a major island problem.

Lions Club of King Island recent 54th Charter Anniversary/ChangeOver Dinner was one of recognition and celebration.

 ELDERS store owners Mandy and Fox (Phil) Mahoney, with the support of Elders and suppliers, held their 31st annual Elders Instore Information and Enquiry Day at their Currie store last weekend.

TASSIE the calf has become quite a celebrity since Tasmanian Country newspaper published Anita Poulsen’s picture of one of the latest arrivals on the family’s King Island farm.

Stewart McSweyn shattered Craig Mottram’s 17-year-old Oceania 2000m record, clocking 4:48.77 at the Brussels Diamond League meet last Friday.

The Lions Christmas cakes and puddings have been a major fundraiser since the first 1-pound cake was introduced in the 1960s and has become an Australian tradition.

TWELVE months ago, King Island Landcare supported by the King Island Council cut back an overgrown tree and bushes, cleared grass and weeds and created a new shipwreck memorial “anchor garden” on the corner of Huxley and Main streets.

CONSTRUCTION of the new Hub complex near the Currie lighthouse is another step closer to starting.

Last Saturday night the Currie Football and Netball Club kicked up their heels at their club home at the King Island Club.