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Bloomin' great deal

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...

Councillors to lead Mornington Shire

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, Cr Bob Thompson.

Airstrip sinkholes, an isolated region's struggle

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 in...

Cyclone threat

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

Dick Smith visits Wellesley Islands

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 by the ABC’s...