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Prince of Wales Island has faced significant issues due to the unreliable barge service provider and lack of critical community infrastructure to deliver an efficient waste service.

Public Notice - TSC Corporate Plan Community Consultation

The Corporate Plan is Torres Shire Council’s roadmap for the next five years and we are working on developing our new plan.

Media Release - Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival set for 2025

Torres Shire Council is excited to announce that the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival will take place this year from Tuesday, 16 September to Friday, 19 September 2025.

Public Notice - Closure of Torres Shire Council Horn Island Airport Kiosk

Torres Shire Council wishes to inform the community that the Horn Island Airport Kiosk will be closed as of Wednesday, 5th February 2025, at 12:00 PM until Sunday 9th February 2025.

The Year in Review

19th December 2024

The Council has been incredibly productive in 2024, delivering several key projects.

Public Notice - Horn Island Airport Kiosk

14th November 2024

Council is currently operating the Horn Island Airport Kiosk for a period of 12 weeks from Monday 4 November 2024 to Monday 10 February 2025 prior to new lease arrangements commencing.

TSC Corporate Plan Community Consultation

The Corporate Plan is Torres Shire Council’s roadmap for the next five years and we are working on developing our new plan.

PUBLIC NOTICE - WATER SUPPLY RESTRICTION – LEVEL 2

Water Restriction Level 2 is in force until further notice.

Media Release - Closing the Gap key data Torres region

Torres Shire Council is so please to release the first Report Card to coincide with the 23rd of August celebrations – the anniversary of the signing of the MASIG STATEMENT and the First Island Council

Public Notice - Community Consultation Meeting

Torres Shire Council Mayor and Councillors would like to advise our local constituents that Council will be hosting a round of community consultation meetings.

What's On in Torres Shire October

8th October 2024

What's on in Torres Shire - October

MEDIA RELEASE: EOI FOR A PLOT (GARDEN BED) FROG (PROG) GULLY (GALI) and FIRST MEETING OF THE GARDEN GROUP

8th October 2024

After the blessing and opening of the Prog Gali Community Gardens during the recent Multi-Cultural Festival on Friday 13 September 2024, Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from community

MEDIA RELEASE - TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL – BUDGET 2024/2025

5th August 2024

Torres Shire Council adopted its 2024/2025 Budget at a Special Council Meeting on Monday 15th July 2024.

MEDIA RELEASE - Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud

15th July 2024

On Wednesday night, 10th July 2024, Torres Shire Council hosted the 2024 NAIDOC Awards Evening at the Thursday Island Sports Stadium