Health
Two more bird flu cases confirmed in Tas
Tasmania has now recorded four cases of bird flu in wild birds
Sat Aug 15, 2026 - 1:59pmKing Island
Community
Bird flu detected on King Island
A crested tern collected near Currie tested positive overnight
Fri Aug 14, 2026 - 12:23pm
Community
King Island cancels its racing season
Only 21 thoroughbred and two harness horses were committed
Fri Aug 7, 2026 - 12:11pm
The Latest
Sharp considering how to fill King Island gap
Rex recently confirmed it would scrap flights between the island and Burnie
Mon Jun 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Business
King Island's sole pub hits the market
It is described as the social hub for the 1,600 residents on the island
Tue May 26, 2026 - 5:00am
The Latest
Rex pulls out of Devonport, ends Burnie hop
Rex will scrap Melbourne-Devonport and King Island-Burnie flights next month
Fri May 22, 2026 - 3:14pm
Lifestyle
King Island gin named best in Australia
The title was awarded at the 2026 Gin Guide Awards in London
Sun May 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Entertainment
King Island holds oldest music licence
The council was recognised at the APRA Music Awards
Sat May 2, 2026 - 5:00am
Politics
King Island 'well stocked' on fuel, parliament told
TasPorts says there are several weeks of petrol and diesel in storage
Tue Apr 14, 2026 - 2:09pm
The Latest
King Island gets direct Launceston flights
It will cut travel time from 95 to 55 minutes
Fri Apr 10, 2026 - 8:00am