What does it mean to police a community where everyone knows your name?

Former Senior Sergeant Tony Power and Senior Constable Will Broadbridge reflect on policing across two generations, sharing stories of service, trust, resilience and the unique relationships that come with living and working in a close-knit island community.

In a special episode close to home, Jacqui sits down with her father, John Cooper, for a heartfelt conversation about family, farming, community, and life on Flinders Island.

From lighthouse keeping connections and King Island beginnings to the challenges of farming the outer islands, this episode captures the perseverance, humour, and quiet determination that shaped a generation.

With funding support from Circular North, the Furneaux Collective is excited to launch a series of Pop Up Repair Fairs across Flinders Island.

Before we throw it away, could we fix it? We're seeking local fixers, makers, menders and practical problem-solvers to share their skills, inspire others and help build a stronger culture of repair, reuse and community connection. We'd love to hear from you. 💛

From 4–7 May, the Furneaux Collective hosted Portals to Place, a gathering shaped around a simple but powerful question: how can communities shape their own future, on their own terms?

The conference brought together people from across Tasmania and beyond who are living, working and caring for isolated and special places.

In this episode of Latitude 40, Gwen Bailey shares a lifetime of island stories - of family, faith, hard work, and the love that carries us through life’s greatest joys and deepest losses.

Calling those interested in regenerative place based development, economic and community development and tourism profesionals

If you’re curious about how communities like ours are shaping their own future — you’re invited.

What begins as a visit becomes a life.

In the 1980s, Dawn Zelman chose to stay on Flinders Island — buying land at Lackrana, opening an art gallery, and even taking on a trial role cooking for 12 men on a cattle run to Hogan Island.

The Furneaux Collective will be hosting an event at the Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre on Saturday 2nd may as a fundraiser for the Patriarchs Sanctuary.

We’re working hard to welcome visitors in a way that stays true to island values. That means tourism that gives back, supports local livelihoods and protects the environment that makes this place so special.

Travel inspiration now arrives instantly, amplified by social media and global demand. From Santorini to Maria Island, places are being asked to carry more than they were ever designed for. The Islander Way exists because we are choosing to act early, welcoming visitors while protecting place, community, and the future we share.

You may have noticed our gorgeous feedback postcards popping up around the Island lately - at the Airport, Bowmans, Walkers, at the Council office, or handed over with a friendly smile.

They’re designed especially for visitors and include a QR code linking to a quick 2-minute survey.

A Year in Review from the Furneaux Collective

As the year comes to an end and the Island eases into summer, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you and reflect on what has been a big and meaningful year for the Furneaux Collective.

What truly sets this visit apart is the care taken to craft a day that is low-impact, locally hosted, and deeply connected to place. The visit directly supports local businesses, venues, and community hosts.

The Furneaux Collective is delighted to announce the addition of four new committee members following the recent Annual General Meeting.

The Furneaux Collective was honoured to receive the 'Event Extraordinaire Award' sponsored by Events Tasmania for the Furneaux Futures Forum.

The Furneaux Collective has joined the Recycle Rewards program at the Whitemark Tip to create a new way for our community to give back. By donating your bottles and cans through the depot, you’ll be directly supporting the incredible work of our local wildlife carers.

Every item we reuse is a step towards a stronger, more sustainable community. That’s the heart of the Too Good to Tip Market, happening Saturday 15 November, 9am – 12pm at the Whitemark Showgrounds.