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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
February 5, 2026
Proposed Development – Birri Road
September 11, 2025
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT – LOT 159
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).
Proposed Development – Birri Road
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…
COUNCILLOR ROBERT ‘BOBBY’ THOMPSON AWARDED MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Deputy Mayor Councillor Robert ‘Bobby’ Thompson awarded distinguished Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Expressions of Interest open – Interim Local Advisory Committee
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…
Local Community Engagement Body – Mornington Island State School
The Department of Education is recruiting members for the Local Community Engagement Body (LCEB). Are you interested?
DECLARATION OF RESULTS – LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2024
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…
Proposed Development Notices (Planning Act 2016)
Submissions open between 11 March – 3 April 2024 for the proposed development associated with Lot 20, Gununa.
“So you want to be a councillor” Training
❝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 gillnet-free zones and fishery reforms
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…
Saturday 14 October – Vote in the Referendum
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…
Independent Audit Final Report Released
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,…
Mornington News out now!
First edition of the new Mornington News is out NOW!
EOI – Accommodation Lease Proposal
EOI – Mornington Shire Council has a number of Major Constructions in early 2023 and is seeking additional accommodation for lease for approximately six months.
REHOMING OF UNCLAIMED HORSES – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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…
COMMUNITY NOTICE – WANDERING HORSES
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.
Fuel Access – 24 November 2021
Memorial Day fuel availability
Island in Crisis – The Feed SBS
SBS ‘The Feed’ – Island in crisis
Development Application | Lot 9 & 10 SP247300
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…
Public consultation open – Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2016
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…
Mornington Shire Council 2021/22 Budget | Mayor’s Report
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…
Notice of Special Holidays
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…
Ballaleah Road Floodway Improvement | Road Closures
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…
Public Notice | Mr Brett Fallon
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…