THE Moonbird Festival, launched in April 2023, again celebrates King Island in 2024 with music, art, food and wine.
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Easter eggs-plodes at POKI
The Town Hall at Currie buzzed with activity on Easter Saturday during the Products of King Island (POKI) Market.
Light rain taunts farmers
King Island hasn’t had rain since October 2023 other than 10 mls one day during March.
Archer touts promise of young gun Kenny
KING Island’s Matthew Archer was among some of the biggest names in shooting and Olympic qualifier hopefuls who competed in NSW for the Australian Clay Target Association’s national championships in very tough and hot conditions.
Compliments to the chefs
KING Island Multipurpose Centre Currie (Netherby Home) has been ranked number three in Tasmania for its food quality by residents.
Choc-full of fun
It’s that time of year for indulging in sweet chocolate Easter treats. The shops have been tempting us for weeks with their displays of Easter eggs, and many of us have already added an extra chocolate treat to our supermarket shopping carts.
Big Off-Season awaits
Ocean Dunes hosted Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT), Tourism Tasmania and West by North West when they visited King Island last week to expand on the Tasmanian Tourism 2030 strategy and to present the 2024 Off Season promotion.
She’s apples at Sunday picking
The Spring Gully heritage apple orchard on Bischoffs Rd, is nestled among grazing paddocks and framed by King Island’s iconic melaleuca trees.
Government under fire for lack of shipping runs
King Island farm groups and the peak agricultural body TasFarmers have been calling for drought shipping support from the State Government to de-stock the island and bring in fodder since January.
Lions address need for island feed
The current dry spell on King Island is unprecedented, affecting stock, farmers and islanders with various types of animals.