Category Archives: King Island Courier

THE $9.8m joint communications network upgrade on King Island, announced in 2021 and completed last month, was officially launched last week.

The first official duty for new Primary Industries and Water Minister Jane Howlett has been meeting drought-affected farmers on King Island.

Many easy-to-grow plants are attractive to pop in the garden, however many of them escape and should not be planted as they are detrimental to native plants and can easily take over.

This year the King Island RSL sub-branch, on behalf of the community, is honoured to welcome seven serving members of the Royal Australian Navy and a retired Naval Chaplain to our Anzac Day Services.

The new cafe and bar at the King Island Airport is another step closer.

The second Round Table drought discussion was held this week and focused on the impact on King Island, the consequential issues, future-proofing and more actions needed.

With the election now in the books, the House of Assembly has expanded in size from 25 to 35, and the final seat result was 14 Liberal, 10 Labor, five Greens, three Jacqui Lambie Network and three independents: David O’Byrne, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland.

A few days off work means the rods are out and there’s time to throw a line in.

Tasmania’s peak farming body has appointed a full-time drought coordinator to assist producers struggling with the challenging dry conditions.

Golf Journeys was formed in 2021 to reconnect golfers with their love of the game, and travel, following the pandemic and travel shutdowns.