Corner Lardil Street and Jinkya Street, Gununa

Mornington Island QLD 4892

07 4745 7800

info@mornington.qld.gov.au

Long way from paradise

The traditional island home for the 1500 Lardil, Kaiadilt, Yangkaal and Gangalidda people is under threat from all the things that afflict indigenous communities elsewhere – a lack of industry, little employment, paternalistic misdirected services, and a lack of...

Deadly rural fire crew

MORNINGTON Shire Council has reestablished its Rural Fire Brigade in the Gulf to help improve response times to blazes. The Bureau of Meteorology announced a fire warning last week for the North West as a result of dry conditions, asking travellers and residents to...

Australia's most isolated region

Mornington Shire Council partnered with the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia to bring you this amazing insight into the life and rewards that come with working remote.  Please take the time to watch this incredible video.

Asbestos awareness

Mornington Shire Council in the Gulf of Carpentaria will use an information day to inform residents about the risks of asbestos.  The North-West Hospital and Health Service says an abandoned hospital building containing asbestos on Mornington Island poses a low risk...

Remote council takes out national award

In the Collaboration category, judges named three winners; Mornington Shire Council for its initiative: Moving the Region Forward – Together, Scenic Rim Regional Council for the Boonah Customer Centre initiative, Central Highlands Regional Council and Woorabinda...