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Working together for a stronger Mornington Shire
Meet your Councillors
They represent the community’s interests and work to support its social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing.
Council Meetings
Council meets monthly, with extra meetings as needed, at the Council Chambers in Gununa from 9 am.
Procurement & Tenders
Council offers procurement and tender opportunities throughout the year. Register on VendorPanel to view and apply for current opportunities.
Accommodation
Council provides accommodation options in Gununa for visitors to Mornington Island. Bookings are made online, with support available from the reservations team.
Our country, our shire
Supporting a strong, connected and resilient mornington shire
Mornington Shire is located on Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the largest of the Wellesley Islands in remote north-west Queensland. Our Shire is home to the Lardil and Kaiadilt peoples, whose deep cultural knowledge, stories and connection to Country continue to shape community life on the island.
Mornington Shire Council works in partnership with Traditional Owners, local organisations and government agencies to support a strong, healthy and connected community. We deliver essential services, maintain infrastructure, and provide programs that enhance wellbeing, safety and local opportunity. As a remote island community, our environment, culture and geography play a central role in how we plan and deliver services. Council is committed to supporting residents, assisting visitors and service providers, and ensuring that Mornington Island remains a vibrant, resilient and sustainable place for future generations. Learn More
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Proposed Development – Birri Road
Application DA2024_002 – Submissions open 15 September – 29 October 2025 Preliminary Approval for a Variation Request to override the zoning, specified levels of assessment, development standards and design provisions identified within the Mornington Shire Planning…
COUNCILLOR ROBERT ‘BOBBY’ THOMPSON AWARDED MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Deputy Mayor Councillor Robert ‘Bobby’ Thompson awarded distinguished Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Expressions of Interest open – Interim Local Advisory Committee
Mornington Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from upstanding community members to be part of this important Interim Local Advisory Committee (ILAC). The aim of the ILAC is to provide a direct communication link between Council and the grassroots…
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Thank you to Joelene Roughsey
Find out about the story behind one of our local artists – Joelene Roughsey, and her famous piece that is featured throughout this website. The story goes back to the first inhabitants of our unique island.
Mornington Island – By Jolene Roughsey: The story, as told by a Lardil Elder
“The first men and woman to come to Mornington Island were Marnbil, Djin-Djin and Dewallewal. Djin-Djin was married to Marnbil and Dewallewal is Djin-Djin’s uncle. These three made the land, creating all the rivers, hills, animals, trees, wells, making fish traps. They gave each animal a sacred place, and name, and made ceremonies for them, so that they could be protected.
Now Dewallewal did not have a wife of his own so he decided to steal Djin-Djin, thinking that Marnbil wouldn’t know. Marnbil knew that Dewallewal had broken the law and he knew that he had stolen Djin-Djin, so he had to kill him. That was the law.
Marnbil wounded Dewallewal with a spear. Dewallewal shot straight up into the sky, still with the spear stuck in his back and cursed man to die from all things. Before that, man had been immortal, but Dewallewal’s curse meant that they would die.”
For a look at more of our talented local artists, please visit the Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation Art Centre.