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Y E S T E R D A Y Over 90 Mornington Islanders gathered at the Mornington Shire Councilflag pole to pay respects to those fallen. “I would like to thank the traditional owners past and present for the opportunity to be here today to…
Deadly art comp
Gununamanda Store has launched a uniform design competition. The Mornington Island community store is after local artists to design their deadly new uniform for their staff. Artists can submit a painting 60×40 to win a cash prize. First prize $600.00 Second and Third prize $400.00 Entry form…
Art is key to connection
Way too #deadly and made by the hands of Indigenous high school students at Mornington Island State School, Gununa. Art teacher, Mr Ben Landers, has worked with the students to create a collection of badges that feature totems and culturally significant objects from the island….
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.
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 local Jack Juhel Junior explained, “the fact…
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 January with weight restrictions….
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 Australia All Over radio…
‘Cause I’m T.N.T. I’m dynamite
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 was required to restore this…
Mornington Island meets Melbourne Fashion Festival
A small community of 1000 people is about to be known nationwide when Mornington Island hits the national stage at the Melbourne Fashion Festival next month. With a goal of going international, Mornington Island Art (MIArt) Designs will take their first step to launch homegrown artists. The models will feature their new…
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