King Island Council

16/10/2026

🚒 KING ISLAND AIRPORT EMERGENCY EXERCISE ✈️

Council will be conducting an emergency response exercise at King Island Airport to help strengthen airport safety and emergency preparedness.

The exercise will simulate an aircraft incident on the airfield, providing an opportunity for emergency response personnel to practice their procedures, test coordination and identify ways to continually improve emergency response arrangements.

📅 Date: 21 October 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: King Island Airport

Community members may notice emergency response personnel and vehicles at the airport during the exercise. Please be assured that this is a planned training activity.

Exercises like this play an important role in supporting the safety of passengers, airport staff and the wider King Island community.

Thank you for your support as we continue working together to maintain a safe and prepared airport.

🚒 KING ISLAND AIRPORT EMERGENCY EXERCISE ✈️ Council will be conducting an emergency response exercise at King Island Airport to help strengthen airport safety and emergency preparedness. The exercise will simulate an aircraft incident on the airfield, providing an opportunity for emergenc...

16/10/2026

🐈 CAT MANAGEMENT AREAS DECLARED ON KING ISLAND 🌿

Notice that is hereby given King Island Council has declared designated areas of land across the Island to be Cat Management Areas.

📅 When does the declaration take effect?

The declaration comes into effect on 26 October 2026 and will remain in place until 30 June 2028.

📍 Where are the Cat Management Areas?

The declared areas are identified in the official maps and coordinates provided in Attachment 1 (map) and Attachment 2 (coordinates). The areas relate to locations where King Island Thornbills and Scrubtits have been recorded.

We encourage residents and cat owners to review the information and check whether their property falls within a declared area.

🐾 Why does this matter?

Cats can pose a risk to native birds and other wildlife. Responsible Cat Management is one way we can all contribute to protecting King Island’s special natural environment.

🔗 Read the official notice and view the maps:
https://kingisland.tas.gov.au/proposal-to-declare-cat-management-areas/

🎥 For more information, watch the video shared by Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DMsfTpU57/

Let’s work together to protect King Island’s unique wildlife for future generations. 🌿

15/10/2026

🍿 REMINDER: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IS ON TONIGHT! 🐔 🎬
Kick off the school holidays with a free family movie night featuring Chicken Run! 🐔
📅 Tomorrow, Friday 16th October
📍 The Hub, 38 Lighthouse Street, Currie
⏰ Doors open at 5.30pm, movie starts at 6.00pm
🎟️ Free entry
🍿 Free popcorn for the kids!
Bring along your favourite snacks, a blanket, beanbag or cushion, get comfy and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends.
We can’t wait to see you all there! 🐔🍿✨

13/10/2026

Haven’t received your ballot pack, or need a replacement? You can request a supplementary pack online, visit your local council, or call us.

👉 Request a supplementary pack at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26
📍 Find your local council location at tec.tas.gov.au/locations
📞 Call 1800 801 701

There’s still plenty of time to return your completed ballot papers. To be counted, your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

09/10/2026

Ballot packs for Tasmania’s local government elections are now arriving in mailboxes. If your ballot pack hasn’t arrived by Friday 9 October, has been damaged or misplaced, your local council can issue a replacement ballot pack. They can also receive completed ballot papers.

📩 You can collect a replacement ballot pack from the council you’re enrolled in.
🗳️ You can return your vote at your council or any council office in the same region as the council you’re enrolled in.

📍 Find your council at tec.tas.gov.au/locations
🕘 Check opening hours before you visit and be mindful of public holidays.

Alternatively, you can request a replacement ballot pack online at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26.

🗓Your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

08/10/2026

🗳Voting has started in Tasmania's local government elections.

Ballot packs are on their way, so don't forget to check your letterbox this week.

Delivery times may vary depending on where you live. Once your ballot pack arrives, follow the instructions, complete your ballot papers and return your vote as soon as you can.

🗓Your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

More information at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26.

08/10/2026

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 to 3.00 pm this Friday to allow staff the opportunity to attend his funeral.

During this time, Council services and operations will be temporarily unavailable. Our office hours will resume as normal from 3:00 pm.

Council appreciates the community’s understanding and extends its condolences to Mr Perry’s family, friends and the wider King Island community.

For any Council service emergencies, please phone 03 6462 9000.

Service Tasmania will remain open as per their normal operating hours.

https://kingisland.tas.gov.au/council-offices-and-operations-closure-friday-09-september-2026/

06/10/2026

Natural Resources & Environment have provided guidelines for avian influenza carcass management for land managers. Guidelines are available here. Local Disposal Arrangements: King Island does not accept bird carcasses into general waste. If you wish to dispose of a bird carcass, request it is double...

05/10/2026

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 Island, with support from TAZREACH and the Tasmanian Government Department of Health.

Support is available for adults, children and families experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and impacts associated with substance misuse.

📍 King Island – every second Monday
📞 0419 484 115
📧 [email protected]

If you or someone you know could benefit from professional mental health support, please get in touch to book an appointment.

https://kingisland.tas.gov.au/information-sharing-home-country-tazreach-king-island/