Remote King Island, plonked half way between the north-west tip of Tasmania and mainland Australia, is undergoing a transformation.
Within 12 months, two world-class golf courses will have opened on the island, bringing with them a renewed energy for residents. Year-round resident numbers are dipping below 1,500, and tourist numbers have plateaued over the past few years.
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