Kingborough Council in Kingston, Tasmania, Australia | Government organisation

Kingborough Council

Locality: Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6211 8200

Address: 15 Channel Highway 7050 Kingston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au

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24.01.2022 This #16DaysOfActivism, we're asking you to be part of making this number bigger! Head to https://www.doingnothingdoesharm.org.au/ for how and when to #DoSomething about disrespect towards women.

23.01.2022 IMPORTANT HAZARD WARNING CHANGES Hazard icons across the country have a new look. The new Australian Warning System introduces several changes to the way the community will be notified about hazards.... The first stage of the changes to the Australian Warning System for bushfires in Tasmania today are being rolled out today. The changes will include the way bushfire warnings are displayed on the Tasmania Fire Service website. From today, consistent colours will be used for: Advice (yellow), Watch and Act (orange), and Emergency Warning (red). The icon shapes will also change on maps from diamonds to triangles. While the colours and icons change, the meanings of the levels do not change. The changes are designed to bring consistency to the way warnings are displayed across Australia. Over time more states will use the new colours and icons and they will be used for other hazards like floods and storms. Further changes will occur in Tasmania in 2021, including enhancements to our warning messages. The Australian Warnings System is based on community research and good practice, in terms of what communities recognise and what gets people to take action during an emergency. #bushfireready #EmergencyWarnings

20.01.2022 Show it’s not OK online by disliking a post or leaving the chat. A subtle sign can make a big difference this #16DaysofActivism. Swipe to Show it’s not ok with #16Days16Ways

18.01.2022 The upgrade of the pump track at the Kingston Mountain Bike Park is finished and is open for your enjoyment! #KCworks #MTBKingston

15.01.2022 Unfortunately the Really Really Free Market will be postponed until the New Year. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and on the Kingborough Community Hub Facebook page for a new proposed date and location next year.

11.01.2022 Fuel Break Slashing Council’s annual fuel break slashing program has started and we have received calls from residents concerned about the height of vegetation on the fuel breaks. The slashing program is based on the dryness or curing of the grass, not on the height. It needs to be carefully timed to achieve the best outcome to reduce bushfire risk. Cutting too early, particularly in high growth years like this one, may mean that more and drier fuel is available to burn in th...e peak of the bushfire season. We will be monitoring the breaks and a second cut will be planned during summer, depending on the growth, and curing of the fuel on the breaks. Please help us by keeping fuel breaks clear of unwanted household vegetation such as grass clippings or wood storage. #KCworks #BushfireReady

07.01.2022 We will be carrying out some culvert upgrades and drain cleaning on Snug Falls Road during December to prepare for re-sheeting in the New Year. Please take care if passing and follow any traffic controls. Thank you for your patience as we carry out this work. #KCworks

07.01.2022 IMPORTANT FIRE REQUEST FOR TODAY Tasmania Fire Service requests that landholders avoid lighting fires on their properties for at least the next 24 hours due to forecast severe weather conditions. Fires in these windy conditions will be difficult to control. ... Fires that have been lit in the past fortnight should be patrolled as the wind increases, even if they are believed to be extinguished. #FireWarning http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/

05.01.2022 Our Watch shares tips on how you can SHOW it's not ok. #DoingNothingDoesHarm #16DaysOfActivism #16Days16Ways

04.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds. Damaging west to northwesterly winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h, are expected to develop across the southern and western halves of Tasmania Tuesday evening, as well as parts of the northeast and Bass Strait islands. Damaging winds are likely to persist until Wednesday morning. Stronger gusts in excess of 120 km/h are possible across high terrain and exposed coastal ...locations. The strong winds tend west to southwesterly early Wednesday then gradually ease during the morning, with the damaging winds mostly contracting to the far south of Tasmania by around midday. Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart and Dover. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Supervise children closely. Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. Manage pets and livestock. Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. #WeatherWarning #WildWeather

03.01.2022 Just don't laugh at the joke. Our Watch ambassadors Hester and Ben Brown know that’s all it takes to show disrespect towards women is not ok. How will you #DoSomething? Because #DoingNothingDoesHarm #16Days16Ways

03.01.2022 A message from SeaLink Bruny Island : Important: A friendly reminder to our regular passengers, that the Channel is experiencing gale force winds - currently gusting to 60 knots sustained at 40 knots Roberts Point. Our services are temporarily on hold until vessels can safely berth. We will provide regular updates as conditions change and we are doing everything possible to get people to where they need to be. The highest wind gust was recorded at Dennes Point this morning by the Beuaru of Meteorology. Please be assured that the safety of those on board, the safe care of the vessel and those waiting is our highest priority. Kind regards, the SeaLink team. #SafetyFirst

03.01.2022 Why is it so important to #DoSomething in response to disrespect towards women? Our Watch ambassador Tiffany Cherry knows it’s because #DoingNothingDoesHarm #16Days16Ways https://www.doingnothingdoesharm.org.au/