Winter Wollies at the Strait Works Gallery. Opening Hours – Wednesday and Friday – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday – 9:30am to 11:30am Outside these hours enquires can be made at Walkers Supermarket or phone 0427 807 992. All your winter needs will be on sale – hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, socks, gloves and […]
Registered Nurse Vacancy FIAAI has a vacancy for a casual Registered Nurse to fill a maternity leave vacancy. Regular hours for one day per week plus annual leave backfill This position will be responsible for the delivery of primary health care. The role may include clinical nursing, coordination of client care, home based nursing, health […]
Furneaux Freight intends to cease servicing the island on the 28th September. Flinders Council and the State Government are extremely aware of the important of sea freight services for all sectors of the Flinders community. Flinders Council is now liaising closely with the government to have a contingency service in place for when operations cease […]
Hydro Tasmania would like to keep the Flinders Island community updated on the progress of the proposal to develop a Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub. The proposal is modelled on the successful King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project, which provides all the island’s energy needs from renewable sources when conditions allow. The proposal for Flinders […]
On Friday 4th July the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), opened the new shed on Flinders Island. The shed will be used to transport patients from the ambulance to the plane, so to keep them out of the weather and public view from the airport terminal. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is one […]
Styled after the decorative bird habituating the outskirts of town, The Purple Swamphen store ‘hatched’ on Friday 27th June. Situated on Lagoon Road, Whitemark, a new gift shop hoots too. Noises and sounds come from a record player spinning around! The Purple Swamphen – Island Lifestyle
During summer, photographer Ali George spent a month on Flinders Island. Joining forces with local, Sammi Gowthorp, they travelled the island, capturing intimate and entertaining moments in the local way of life. Ali George will rejoin Sammi Gowthorp on the island in late June. The team plans to capture the winter chapter for People, Place, […]
Imagine stunning scenery with easy access to rugged wilderness, a well-equipped Arts Centre, abundant wildlife and cozy comfortable rooms, all with mountain or ocean views. Flinders Island’s extraordinary beauty combined with Mountain Seas’ facilities provide an exceptional venue for conferences, retreats, individual relaxation and workshops of all kinds. From bush walkers, to bird watchers and those […]
Looking for a unique gift? The Purple Swamphen will stock locally made art, craft & products, as well as a selection of items from Tasmania and beyond. Opening Hours from the 28th June. Wednesday and Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 1pm or when the sign is out the front. Mel & Helen are […]