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COVID-19

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What we are doing

 

In response to the  pandemic, King Island Radio immediately implemented  physical distancing and hygeine practices. The station is considered an essential service for King Island. The Station Manager is the only person authorised to enter the studio or approve any other access. The maximum number permitted in the station studio, Parenna Studio and Town Hall foyer prerecording  one person per 2 square metres and where permitted gathering numbers differ, physical distancing and other safety measures will be applied. We have a COVID19 Satefy Plan as requred by Tasmanian and Federal Government Workplace legislation and guidelines. 

  • We are broadcasting latest updates with the Mayor Julie Arnold. The Podcast is available on our facebook page and www.mixcloud.com/KingIslandRadio. Any update is after the Tasmanian State and National reports to be factual and clarify King Island impacts, local modifications (if any)  and King Island Council actions and responses.

  • All Podcasts of broadcasts can be found on our facebook page facebook.com/kingislandradio and on the facebook King Island Noticeboard page. 

  • Subscribe (free) www.mixcloud.com/KingIslandRadio and our Podcast link to past, new programs and interviews are automatically delivered via email notifcation, link and/or through  the free Mixcloud App for Apple and Android devices. This app can be downloaded from Google Play or  Apple 

  • Programs are time extended with more interviews, more local news, more King Island voices 

Changes and New Programs

NEW: Click the Player at the top of the page and you can now listen to King Island Radio 100.5 FM on your computer, mobile and devices.

 

As required: Mayor Julie Arnold and COVID-19 live update - currently on hold

King Island Voices: Throughout the day, King Islanders will hear information and messages from the diverse island sectors, organisations and residents.

 

Sunday

10:30 a.m. Church Services are broadcast and podcast

12:00  COVID-19 live update with Mayor Julie Arnold when required

Followed by Sunday Magazine including interviews and specials

Jeffs Tributes

Continues with a changing theme each episode

Wots On

Continues every Friday 2 - 4 pm with guests, latest King Island Wots On activities and news

Specials

Notification of program specials will be Broadcast, online and posted on facebook

The Big Mix

New Aussie music and favourites continues 24 x 7

King Island Council Meetings, community recording and audio production services will continue and where applicable can be found www.mixcloud.com/kingislandradio and www.facebook.com/kingisland radio

On the Council website and facebook page.

 

More We have more programs underway - like our facebook page and subscribe to our podcasts on MixCloud (free) and programs will come straight to you when uploaded online and tune in to 100.5FM.

Let us know if you have an idea, a program or a segment you would like to hear, share or have 100.5 FM create

Past Programs

ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April  

We prerecorded the Dawn Service, Commorative Service followed by our King Island ANZAC Day program

 

Missed an interview? want to catchup? Offisland? Online?- Past programs, specials, interviews can be found www.mixcloud.com/KingIslandRadio and listen online - just click the player

 

For Covid-19 pandemic government announcements and latest updates and information please go to www.health.gov.au and for Tasmania  www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au. 

Contact King Island Council 64629000 or Service Tas George Street Currie or KIRDO 64621778 if you need information, personal or hardship assistance. All enquiries are confidential.

For all COVID 19 medical enquiries and assistance contact the King Island GP practice 64620200 or King Island District Hospital 64629900 

We acknowledge that many are feeling the distress, hardship and isolation at this time. For support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14  Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or our on lsland counselling services. Healthy Islands (03) 6701 5227 (Robyn McKinnon Counsellor)   Anna De La Rue Psychologist  0439394794    For emergencies Call 000

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