Category Archives: King Island Courier

FOUR species of Plovers live on King Island; the one we notice most is the Masked Lapwing, previously known as the Spur-winged Plover. This bird is commonly seen in paddocks, or occasionally near the coast and built-up areas.

JOINING a capacity crowd at the MCG in Melbourne was a highlight for a group of 21 very excited young men and eight accompanying adults from King Island last weekend.

NORTH take on Currie in the final game of the season in overall ideal conditions in a match that will be replayed next week in the semi-final, giving each team a look at what the final series could bring.

NORTH take on Currie in the final game of the season in overall ideal conditions in a match that will be replayed next week in the semi-final, giving each team a look at what the final series could bring.

WITH the provision of vital dental services to King Island a key issue, the Royal Flying Doctors Service chairman Malcolm White visited the island last week to meet with community members, Mayor Marcus Blackie and other stakeholders.

KING Island is on track for significantly upgraded mobile phone service with the commissioning of the new Naracoopa mobile site tower.

Tree Day adds to waste hub project A FEW years ago, encouraged by living on a green and clean King Island, some teachers and students at the King Island District High School started the ‘Green Team.’

KING Island has won an undertaking from the State Government to do a new and updated technical study on Grassy Harbour for port expansion.

After 29 years in the police service, where he spent most of his time in Hobart, Preshaw was ready for what he calls “a country stint”.

After 29 years in the police service, where he spent most of his time in Hobart, Preshaw was ready for what he calls “a country stint”.