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LGAQ Leading disaster recovery firms join councils to oppose Canberra

Published on 21 July 2026

Torres Shire Council supports the Local Government Association of Queensland's (LGAQ) campaign opposing the proposed reductions to Federal disaster recovery funding.

For regional and remote communities like ours, disaster recovery funding is essential to help restore roads, public facilities and critical infrastructure following cyclones, flooding and other natural disasters.

Celebrating local champions at the 2026 Torres Strait NAIDOC Awards

Published on 20 July 2026

The Torres Strait Community came together for the 2026 Torres Strait NAIDOC Awards on Friday, 17 July at the TI Sports Complex Stadium on Waiben. The sold-out event, themed Fifty Years of Deadly, marked the milestone 50th anniversary of NAIDOC.

Crisafulli Government Delivers $8.9 Million for Critical TSC Projects

Published on 10 July 2026

Torres Shire Council has welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s commitment of $8.9 million in critical infrastructure funding for the Torres Shire through the 2026–27 Queensland State Budget.

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