Cr. Aggie Hankin, Division 9 - Iama
Cr. Bob Kaigey, Division 15 - Mer
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2024 Trustee and Council Meeting Dates
Click the below link for a list of the 2024 Council meeting dates between May and December 2024.
2024 Councillor Candidates Declared
Counting is over and the numbers are in. Declarations of the final results below:
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2024 Elections
New Modular Homes for Torres Strait
Communities in some of Queensland’s most remote areas have helped co-design a range of new factory-built homes.
The one to four-bedroom designs and plug-in modules were developed by the Government Architect and QBuild in consultation with the Torres Strait Island Regional Council to ensure they are not only comfortable but also meet local cultural and environmental needs.
For more details click <here>.
Marine Debris Task Force Project
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Salty Monkeys in the development of the Marine Debris Task Force project. Together, we're taking proactive steps to address the pressing issue of ghost nets and marine debris across the Torres Strait.
This collaborative project not only aims to safeguard our precious marine ecosystem but also seeks to strengthen collaboration, create employment opportunities, and foster economic growth within our community.
TSIRC and Sea Swift Media Release
TSIRC and Sea Swift advocate for improved marine infrastructure after teaming up to solve Masig Island issue.
Sea Swift and Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) are working together to advocate to both State and Commonwealth Government for improved marine infrastructure in the Torres Strait after overcoming recent challenges in the delivery of key freight to the region.
Click <here> for media release paper.
2024 Local Government Elections
The 2024 Local Government elections are being held on 16/04/2024. Click the below links for more information:
HAVE YOUR SAY: Draft Zenadth Kes Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS)
A sustainable future for our valued communities, culture, environment, and infrastructure is one of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council’s (TSIRC) top priorities. As such, TSIRC is excited to present the draft Zenadth Kes Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) - a collaborative plan blending Indigenous knowledge, youth perspectives, and climate change expertise to ensure that Torres Strait Island communities continue to thrive in harmony with their environment.