Tasmania’s peak farming body, TasFarmers will receive $171,000 to support drought affected communities on King Island and across Tasmania.
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EXTRA SAILING FOR BASS ISLAND LINE
The Tasmanian Government will support Bass Island Line to increase its voyages to twice a week.
$41k idle spending
THE Melbourne-based Idlers Four Wheel Drive Club recently visited King Island, injecting $41,000 into the community.
AFL team logo slap down
THE much-hyped launch of Tasmania’s AFL team received a luke-warm reception on King Island – and brickbats for leaving King and Flinders Islands off the new team logo.
Islanders seek solutions to dry crisis
Details for seasonal condition grants:
Dow outlines Labor’s pledges
A Rebecca White Labor Government has pledged to provide King Islanders with better services to improve health, housing and education outcomes as well as childcare options and cost-of-living relief.
Judges hooked on Hill
THEY say ‘the show ain’t over until it’s over,’ and the King Island Show isn’t over until the beef and lamb on-the-hook competition is judged and won.
Running 31 years, still going strong
THE 31st Hydro Tasmania Imperial 20 was run in unusually humid conditions on Sunday.
Forrest’s plea for action
MURCHISON independent MLC Ruth Forrest has repeated a call for meaningful action and concrete solutions to address the challenges facing King Island and emphasised the need for commitment and follow-through from political leaders.
Island drought workshop
A FREE drought-focused workshop will be held for King Island farmers from 1.30pm to 5.30 pm today at the King Island Golf Club. This will be followed by a casual dinner from 5.30 pm onwards.