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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT - LOT 159
April 14, 2026
Council Completes Major Upgrades to Community Facilities
February 5, 2026
New Waste Management Initiatives Rolled Out Across the Shire
February 5, 2026
Local Training Program Supports Jobs and Skills Development
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Proposed Development - Birri Road
September 11, 2025
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Submissions are now open for you to have your say around proposed development – Application DA2025_028. This relates to a Development Permit for a material change of use for retirement facility (staff accommodation).
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...
Deputy Mayor Councillor Robert ‘Bobby’ Thompson awarded distinguished Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
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...
The Department of Education is recruiting members for the Local Community Engagement Body (LCEB). Are you interested?
The Electoral Commissioner has approved the declaration of Richard Sewter as Mornington Shire Council Mayor, and the Declaration Notice has been published on the ECQ website. View the declaration here. Further, the Electoral Commissioner has approved the declaration...
Submissions open between 11 March – 3 April 2024 for the proposed development associated with Lot 20, Gununa.
❝So you want to be councillor?❞ You can make a difference and represent your community as a councillor or mayor. The Local Government elections will be held on 16 March 2024. If you’ve ever considered running for council, now’s the time to learn what it’s all about...
Have your say On 5 June 2023, the Australian and Queensland Governments announced over $160 million to phase-out gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reef and to address other high-risk fishing activities. Commitments relating to the Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria...
The time has come to cast your vote on the Referendum. The Australian Constitution is a document that outlines the fundamental principles for the system of government in Australia. The only way to change the Constitution is by holding a referendum. This means the...
Council is pleased to share with community and stakeholders the KPMG Final Report on the ‘Independent Audit and Analysis of Government and Government Funded Services Delivered to Mornington Island’. The report provides information about providers,...
First edition of the new Mornington News is out NOW!
EOI – Mornington Shire Council has a number of Major Constructions in early 2023 and is seeking additional accommodation for lease for approximately six months.
Mornington Shire Council (“Council”) has adopted a Wandering Horses Strategy. This Strategy aims to address the issue of wandering horses in the community by either relocating them to Council’s Designated Horse Enclosure or by relocating the animal to the owner’s...
Council wishes to advise the community that it will be seizing all horses that are found wandering at large, with mustering commencing 21 November 2022.
The young people of Mornington Island will get the opportunity to strengthen their cultural identity and explore their goals and aspirations with more than $850,000 supporting three activities for two years.
Memorial Day fuel availability
SBS ‘The Feed’ – Island in crisis
In accordance with Sections 50 and 51 of the Planning Act 2016, Mornington Shire Council is seeking a Development Permit Material Change of Use, Operational Work, and Reconfiguring a Lot to establish the proposed Mornington Shire Council Administration Office, Future...
Mornington Shire Council (“Council”) has resolved to propose amendments to Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2016 to: require stallions to be desexed by the age of 12 months unless otherwise approved by Chief Executive Officer. include a new schedule...
It is with pleasure that I present the Mornington Shire Council’s Budget for 2021/22 Financial Year. Council finished the 2020/21 Financial Year with an estimated operational deficit of some 9% of total operational income.This compares to an average five-year...
In accordance with the Queensland Government Gazette, Vol. 386 Friday 30 April 2021 (No. 67), be advised that the following are Special Holidays for the Shire of Mornington in 2021: Mt Isa Show Friday, 18 June 2021 Mt Isa Rodeo Friday, 13 August 2021 Memorial Day...
ROAD CLOSURE AND WORKS ADVICE Council wishes to advise of the following road closure and restricted access which will soon be in place. Ballaleah Road – Floodway improvement 17.2km from the Birri Road Junction 22 June – 29 June 2021 It is important to note...
Cr Barnes recently spoke with the ABC about the potential re-opening of the Tavern with a restricted liquor licence.
On behalf of Mornington Shire Council, Mayor Yanner extends an open invitation to Mr Brett Fallon to attend the Mornington Shire Council Ordinary Meeting on 19 August 2020 at 9am at the Council Chambers, 1 Mission Rd Gununa. Please see the attached notice for full...
On 15 July 2020 at the Ordinary Council Meeting, Council adopted the ‘Councillor Expenses Reimbursement Policy’.
This policy provides guidelines for Councillors seeking reimbursement of expenses they have incurred as part of their duties of being an elected member repre…
Mornington Shire Council is excited to present its Annual Operating Plan 2020/2021, the first delivered by our newly elected Council. The Annual Operating Plan outlines Council’s resolution to deliver community priorities identified within our Five Year Corporate Plan...
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The Ordinary December Council meeting will now be held on Friday 21st of December at 0900am.
Please be advised that due to a potential cyclone forming in the region, December Ordinary Council meeting will be reschedule until Thursday 20th of December 2018. For further information, please contact Governance and Communications Manager Tatiana Ah Mat on...
We are excited to report that the brand new, environmentally friendly fuel tanks have been installed on site and the new pipeline from the jetty will be complete by the end of the week. One step closer to having the brand new service station up and running for our...
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