Blue skies greeted the Mornington Island visitors to Cairns today, some – their very first time on a plane.
Eight passengers arrived at the Cairns airport, overwhelmed at the generosity of ‘free’ flights from Bloomer Constructions.
Grateful Gununa local Jack … Read More
C O U N C I L L O R S
Congratulations to the Mornington Shire Councillors, from left to right: CEO Frank Mills, Cr Cecily Claire Farrell, Mayor Bradley Wilson, Cr Jane Ah Kit, Deputy Mayor Sarah Isaacs, … Read More
Latest update:
MARCH 16, 2016
The Mornington Island Airport, in north-west Queensland’s Gulf Country, looks unlikely to reopen fully anytime soon, with heavy rain forecast this week.
The airport was closed in early December due to storm damage but reopened … Read More
Due to flooding, Birri and Balaleah Roads are closed to all traffic (from where the bitumen ends) until further notice (March 14 2016).
For more information, visit Get Ready Queensland Government
Latest satellite imagery here… Read More
The famous philanthropist winged his way to Mornington Island on Wednesday March 2 to open a community garden, at the invitation of Mornington Shire Council.
The garden will create a sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables.
He was joined … Read More
Ravages of time, weather, ocean currents and collisions with barges have left the remote community of Gununa on Mornington Island with a damaged and dilapidated jetty and barge landing. With the jetty in a dangerous state, urgent need of redevelopment … Read More
