Nominations for candidates for the upcoming Queensland Local Government elections are now open. Nomination forms are available at the Electoral Commission of Queensland website www.ecq.qld.gov.au or from Returning Officers. Returning Officers addresses and phone numbers are available on the website. Nominations need to be lodged…

Claudia Moodoonuthi’s work is on show at the National Gallery in Melbourne which is called ‘360 degree spin on Country’ as well as an exhibition in Cairns. She grew up on Mornington Island as well as on Bentinck and Aurukun islands. Her mother is Kaiadilt and…

Rumours of a rare white crocodile have been confirmed with several sightings from locals in the Wellesley Island group. Read more  Key points: Believed to be 7 foot long Reptile is believed to be living in a five-hectare dam Unusual influx of saltwater crocodiles this wet season…

The Get Ready U’Fella cyclone week has gained significant momentum ahead of what could be the [potential] first cyclone of the season. Read full story Related news Latest cyclone updates For the past ten days the Queensland Government, GIVIT and Mornington Shire Council initiative included…

Australians living in remote communities will benefit from improved access to basic services and essential deliveries such as food, medicine and mail, through airstrip upgrades projects approved under the Australian Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development…

MORNINGTON ISLAND JETTY – General Conditions  Jetty Tender Addendum #1 Jetty Tender Addendum #2 Copy of Schedule of Fees and Charges 2015-2016 OFFICIAL TENDER DOCUMENTS Schedule of Contractors Details Related news

All welcome to Mornington Shire Council next ordinary meeting. Located at Council Chambers, Dec 16th from 10.00am. Voice your concerns, celebrate achievements and discuss moving the region forward. Join one of Australia’s most isolated councils in consultations, for the betterment of the Wellesley Island Group….

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mornington Shire Council is urging residents to stay away from the main swimming and fishing area between Mornington Island and Denim Island. Two large Melamen Dawar (Lardil for crocodile) have been seen multiple times sunning themselves on the foreshore and crossing the channel between islands. It is indicated there…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mornington Island wins ground breaking national award Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan MP today awarded remote indigenous law firm Junkuri Laka the National Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Award for its Mornington Island Restorative Justice Project. The recipients, Roger Kelly and Dr Berry Zondag, travelled…

Sixteen years ago, on 24 November 1999, a tragedy rocked the lives of families from Mornington Island, Bentinck Island and Forsyth Island. A Cessna 206 (registered VH-XGR) was conveying passengers from Mornington Island to Normanton for a Land Council Meeting to discuss the High Court’s ruling…