The Torres Shire Council administers the Muralag - TI Group of Islands (Waibene - Thursday Island, Ngurupai - Horn, Gealug - Friday, Mawai - Wednesday, Muralug - Prince of Wales and Palilug - Goods Island) as well as areas of the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) of Cape York. The population of the Torres Shire totals approximately 4,600 people. A large population of temporary residents for educational, medical, recreational, travel and administrative needs are always present on Waibene and Ngurupai.

We are in the process of updating this site, so that we can provide you with the most comprehensive and up to date information about the Shire and our services. We will be adding new information each month, so please visit us regularly to see what's new.

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