KING Island electricity users will not benefit from lower energy prices with the commissioning of Hydro Tasmania’s $4.5m solar farm at Huxley Hill…
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Lighthouse tours return
KING Island Walks operators Duncan McFie and Ian Allan plan to reintroduce King Island lighthouse tours…
‘Ballarat Connections’ save the island’s (race) day
THE King Island Racing Club Maritime Day is one that many will never forget…
Miners seeks money to cover cost blowout
MINER Group 6 Metals is facing higher costs from its lead
engineering, procurement, and
construction contractor, Gekko
Systems Pty Ltd…
Race’s fly-in fans
THE national racing media, including legendary sports commentator Bruce McAvaney, will turn their attention to King Island this weekend for the much-anticipated inaugural $25,000 Miners Rest Cup…
Race on for Kingfish
The Kingfish are running…
‘Harsh conditions’ suit our Stonehaven competitors
THE 93rd Stonehaven Cup was held January 3 to 8 and despite some challenging conditions which led to many boats capsizing, the teams sailed on in what were called “harsh” conditions…
Inquiry submission call
THE Office of the Economic Regulator has called for submissions from interested parties to an an independent inquiry into King Island shipping costs
Local feel from island’s own
WHEN it comes to local talent at FOKI 2023, it doesn’t get more local than born and bred King Islander Diana de Rooy. From performing at the local clubs as a teenager, Bi de Way features Diana singing front and centre, performing songs with, and written by, keyboardist Phil Smith. Diana’s musical journey began whenContinue reading “Local feel from island’s own”
Festivites kick off with day at the races
THE King Island Racing Season has officially started