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This is a space where we share good news stories that highlight exciting projects and stories from across our communities.

We also highlight any positive media stories such as newspaper articles or interviews about the region.

 

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TSIRC Mobilises Rapid Response to Dengue Fever Outbreak on Mer Island
Click the below link for a list of the 2024 Council meeting dates between May...
Counting is over and the numbers are in. Declarations of the final results...
Communities in some of Queensland’s most remote areas have helped co-design a...
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Salty Monkeys in the...
TSIRC and Sea Swift advocate for improved marine infrastructure after teaming...
The 2024 Local Government elections are being held on 16/04/2024. Click the...
Aerial photograph of Torres Strait Island coast and jetty
A sustainable future for our valued communities, culture, environment, and...
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Cr. Ranetta Wosomo
Councillor Nona resigned as Division 5 - Badu Councillor effective 27th July...
Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai have brought a legal case on behalf of...
Treaty Travel will recommence from 19 October 2022. This does not mean open and...
Important Community Notice Increase in fuel prices from 8 August 2022
James William appointed Chief Executive Officer
Important Community Notice Increase in fuel prices from 24 January 2022
Important Community Notice on Inter-Island Travel
MEDIA RELEASE TORRES STRAIT REGION – MAYOR – COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATE COVID-19...
MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING COVID ---------------------
Joint statement from Torres Shire Council Mayor Cr.
From 1 September 2021 single-use plastic will no longer be allowed to be used...
Joint statement from Torres Shire Council Mayor Cr.
If you are from Cairns or a resident of Torres Strait returning from Cairns...
To help keepeh ilan kleen commercial and construction waste is no longer...
Lockdown extended in parts of South East Queensland:
Survey submissions now close on the 11th June! 
EFTPOS machines in some Council offices are currently experiencing a...
2020 has been a turbulent year for many Australians.
Every year we publish an Annual Report, which shares key activities and...
From 4pm Tuesday 17 November 2020, the following changes apply to restrictions...
Please see the schedule below for Sea Swift's Christmas & New Year Shipping...
As of 4pm today (16/10/20), the following changes come into place for...
Last week, Mayor Mosby announced our 2020 Deputation Priority Areas, as part of...
Congratulations to Bernard Dorante - Divisional Engineering Officer from our...
Congratulations To Our Newly Elected Councillors:
Council has set up a dedicated, hotline centre for residents looking for...
Struggling to explain the Coronavirus Pandemic to your children? 
Read the latest Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (TSLDMG) - Global...
To help stop the spread of viruses like the flu or coronavirus good hygiene is...
Staff from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service will be holding...
Equality is not a women's issue, it's a business issue.
Protecting yourself and others from the Novel Coronavirus:
Restriction to border movements under the Torres Strait Treaty.
Earlier today Warren Entsch MP, the Federal Member for Leichhardt, announced...
Local government elections are held every four years and on the same date for...
The digital version of our 2018-2019 Annual Report is available to view and...
Funding is available to support individuals and community entities within TSIRC...
We’re inviting Torres Strait Islander artists from within the Torres Strait...
Community Consultations are happening in June:
TSIRC supports individuals and community entities by providing grants and...
TSIRC has developed 8 key Initiatives that directly impact the liveability and...
Congratulations to our Senior Housing Officer Polly Akiba for completing her...
2017 - 2018 Annual Report is now avaiable.
Media Statements Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark...
Media Release Issued: 17th April 2018
MEDIA RELEASE Issued: 12th April 2018
MEDIA STATEMENT Issued: 26/3/18
Minister for Local Government and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small...
Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor, Fred Gela speaks to NITV about the...
We want to hear your voice! How can TSIRC improve services in your community,...
Asset Valuers to Visit Islands 13th - 24th February
Complete the TSIRC Stakeholder Survey to have your say in the future of our...
Each household and businesses have a new meter reader installed in their power...
Ugar and Dauan communities to/from Horn Island
Working for CouncilVet and EHW look at dog
TSIRC's Environmental Health Workers conduct awareness and education programs...
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TSIRC were honoured to receive a Bronze Award for Annual Reporting for the Asia...
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The Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Future Leaders Forum equips...
Public Internet Access
Public Internet Access is now available at our Dauan, Saibai, Boigu, Badu,...