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Members of the King Island branch of Australian Red Cross (Tasmanian Division) would like to advise our King Island community that the branch has now closed after 82 years of service.

It was an emotional day for the King Island community as the first sod was turned on the reborn Dolphin Tungsten Mine at Grassy.

There was no burning rubber or engines revving, but there was plenty of curiosity and nostalgia at the Wheels on King Motor Show presented by the Lions Club of King Island.

The Rebirth of King Island’s tungsten mine will take another step forward today with the official opening of the G6M Dolphin Mine at Grassy.

King Island businesses remain hopeful of additional and immediate Government support after a travel incentive package was unveiled to encourage visitation during the winter months.

Olivia Stevens and Sam Winckel have more than 30 years teaching experience between them and are looking for a new adventure on King Island.

Concerns have been raised around trenching works that have started on a property near the environmentally significant Boggy Creek Geoheritage Site, prompting a visit and inspection from department officials.

King Island’s Covid outbreak is officially over as the Tasmanian Government moves to repair some of the damage done by its public health travel advisory earlier this year.

Frustrated King Island tourism and business operators have taken their case for additional support direct to the Government during a visit by Braddon Liberal MP Felix Ellis.