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INFORMATION SHARING | Home Country – TAZREACH – King Island
Free Mental Health Support on King Island 🌿 Dr Tracy Spencer, Psychologist with HomeCountry, is offering free, confidential counselling and therapy on King...
06 October 2026
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October 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Avian Influenza Carcass Management Guide for Land Managers
Natural Resources & Environment have provided guidelines for avian influenza carcass management for land managers. Guidelines are available here. Local Disposal...
06 October 2026
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October 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Council Offices and Operations Closure – Friday 09 September 2026
King Island Council advises the community that, as a mark of respect for the late Mr Terry Perry OAM, Council offices and operations will close from 12.45 pm...
07 October 2026
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October 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Temporary Access Changes – Charles Street Waste Facility
Please be advised that scrap steel processing works will commence at the Charles Street Waste Facility from Tuesday, 6 October 2026, and are expected to continue for...
05 October 2026
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October 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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PUBLIC NOTICE: APPLICATION FOR PLANNNG PERMIT DA 2026/22
Notice of Planning Application No. DA 2026/22 Location: 20 Stephenson Street, Naracoopa TAS 7256 Proposal: Residential shed King Island Council invites representation...
01 October 2026
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October 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Employment Opportunity – Community Resilience Coordinator
Part Time – Fixed Term (6 months) – Flexible Hours King Island Council is seeking a Community Resilience Coordinator to work alongside our comm...
10 March 2026
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March 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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2026 King Island Australia Day
Our 2026 King Island Australia Day – celebrating the life of the Naracoopa Esplanade. A day of history, community, creativity and FUN! Featuring a historical reenactment...
06 January 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Road Re-Sheeting Works | Naracoopa | Wednesday 11 March
Council would like to advise the community that we will be undertaking re-sheeting Road Works in Naracoopa, Wednesday 11, March. These works will...
10 March 2026
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March 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Upcoming Road Closures | Re-sealing Road Works
Council would like to inform the community of the upcoming road works commencing in March. We will be undertaking Re-sealing Road works, the third week in...
10 March 2026
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March 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Temporary Car Park Closure & Re-sealing | KI HUB
Council would like to inform the community that we will be undertaking resealing road works to the KI Hub Complex Carpark, located at 38 Lighthouse Stre...
10 March 2026
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March 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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King Island Council Elections 2026 – Final Candidates List
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission have announced the final candidate listing for the King Island Council election 2026. Five candidates nominated for seven...
29 September 2026
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September 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Ordinary Council Meeting 18 September 2026
A video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting (Open Session) has been prepared following the meeting held on 18 September 2026. If you would like to watch, please click on the...
24 September 2026
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September 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Tasmanian Electoral Commission – Councillor Vacancy – Nominations close Monday 28 September 2026
Tasmanian Electoral Commission In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, nominations are called for...
24 September 2026
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September 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Bird owners encouraged to provide their details to support H5 bird flu response Tasmanian owners of pet and domestic birds are being encouraged to provide details of where their birds are kept to help strengthen the...
11 September 2026
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Information Share - Calling all bird owners
Bird owners encouraged to provide their details to support H5 bird flu response Tasmanian owners of pet and domestic birds are being encouraged to provide details of where their birds are kept to help strengthen the state’s preparedness for H5 bird flu. The voluntary registration will help Biosecurity Tasmania communicate directly with bird owners and […]
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September 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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🌿 King Island Tourism Forum 🌿 Tourism operators, businesses and anyone interested in the future of tourism on King Island are invited to attend! 📅 Friday 16 October ⏰ 11am–12:30pm 📍 King Island Hub Hear from...
09 September 2026
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Information Sharing - King Island Tourism Forum
🌿 King Island Tourism Forum 🌿 Tourism operators, businesses and anyone interested in the future of tourism on King Island are invited to attend! 📅 Friday 16 October ⏰ 11am–12:30pm 📍 King Island Hub Hear from representatives from Tourism Tasmania, TICT and West by North West, and join the conversation about the future of tourism […]
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September 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Pet owners play a role in helping prevent the spread of H5 bird flu by keeping cats indoors or in enclosures, keeping dogs away from sick or dead wildlife, and preventing contact between wild birds and domestic birds or...
04 September 2026
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H5 Bird Flu - Information Sharing - Dogs, cats & domestic birds
Pet owners play a role in helping prevent the spread of H5 bird flu by keeping cats indoors or in enclosures, keeping dogs away from sick or dead wildlife, and preventing contact between wild birds and domestic birds or poultry. How to protect your birds:  Protecting Domestic Poultry from Avian Influenza (PDF 82Kb)  Biosecurity Checklist for Bird […]
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September 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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People are at the heart of our communities and our economies.
03 September 2026
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Do you live in Tasmania? Share your experience
People are at the heart of our communities and our economies. The more we understand about why people live in Tasmania – why they choose it, stay, or leave –the more we can improve wellbeing for current and future generations. To better understand what Tasmanians need as we look to the future, you’re invited to […]
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September 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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DAMAGING WINDS are expected for people in for people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, Central Plateau and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and...
02 September 2026
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Severe Weather Warning
DAMAGING WINDS are expected for people in for people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, Central Plateau and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts. For King Island, the west coast, and adjacent southern and central parts of the state: DAMAGING WESTERLY […]
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September 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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A video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting (Open Session) has been prepared following the meeting held on 25 August 2025.
31 August 2026
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Ordinary Council Meeting 25 August 2026
A video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting (Open Session) has been prepared following the meeting held on 25 August 2025. If you would like to watch, please click on the link which will take you to the King Island Council’s YouTube channel. As per Regulation 43 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025 […]
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August 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Council must unfortunately advise that the main playground equipment at the foreshore on the Naracoopa Esplanade has been closed effective immediately due to public safety concerns.
28 August 2026
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Community Notice - Naracoopa Playground Closure
Community Notice – Naracoopa Playground Closure Council must unfortunately advise that the main playground equipment at the foreshore on the Naracoopa Esplanade has been closed effective immediately due to public safety concerns. Please keep children away from the fenced off structure. The structure is currently unstable and unsafe for use. Specialised assessments are continuing and […]
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August 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Drinking tank water in an area that has bird flu There is no evidence of people becoming infected with bird flu from drinking rainwater from water tanks.
28 August 2026
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Information Sharing - NRE and Department of Health
Drinking tank water in an area that has bird flu There is no evidence of people becoming infected with bird flu from drinking rainwater from water tanks.  However, bird droppings and other animal waste can introduce a range of common microorganisms into untreated tank water. If you collect and use rainwater, it is important to […]
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August 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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We are thrilled to congratulate the Deputy Mayor, Vernon Philbey and Cr David Bowden for their acknowledgement by the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) for their long service awards last week at the LGAT...
27 August 2026
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Long Service Awards - LGAT Conference 2026 | Elected Members
We are thrilled to congratulate the Deputy Mayor, Vernon Philbey and Cr David Bowden for their acknowledgement by the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) for their long service awards last week at the LGAT conference held in Hobart. The long service awards were presented to deserving elected members from around our state. Deputy Mayor […]
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August 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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The Safe Farming Team will be returning to King Island on Thursday, 10 September to Monday, 14 September 2026.
26 August 2026
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INFORMATION SHARING | Safe Farming Tasmania
The Safe Farming Team will be returning to King Island on Thursday, 10 September to Monday, 14 September 2026. Safe Farming is delighted to provide free practical guidance and advice to any farmers on the Island who are striving to improve positive on farm workload and safety solutions. This is a great opportunity to meet […]
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August 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Natural Resources & Environment Tas community information officers are on King Island to answer your questions about bird flu.
21 August 2026
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Community Information Session - Do you have Bird Flu questions?
Natural Resources & Environment Tas community information officers are on King Island to answer your questions about bird flu. Drop in at the King Island Hub (38 Lighthouse Street) today between 10-12pm and 2-4pm to speak to them. You can also catch them around King Island over the weekend. The community information officers can answer […]
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August 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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“King Island is indeed blessed to be a bird rich environment and something we locals take great pride and enjoyment in.
20 August 2026
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Mayors Statement - Bird Flu - Community Resilience
“King Island is indeed blessed to be a bird rich environment and something we locals take great pride and enjoyment in. From a community resilience standpoint as Mayor, I don’t need to remind you of all of the trials and tribulations we have successfully dealt with in recent years and although battle weary, we remain […]
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August 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM