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Horn Island Airport Hosts Joint Emergency Management Exercise

Published on 09 September 2026

Torres Shire Council staff and local stakeholders have taken part in a multi-agency airport field exercise at Horn Island Airport to test emergency management procedures during a simulated aircraft disaster.

Council welcomes Acting Prime Minister to the Torres Strait

Published on 05 August 2026

Torres Shire Council has welcomed the visit of Acting Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles MP during his stopover in the Torres Strait.

Council Recognised at 2026 Changemaker Awards

Published on 27 July 2026

Torres Shire Council is celebrating another significant milestone for its COEX / Containers for Change Program, following state recognition at the 2026 Changemaker Awards.

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Community Notices

ANZAC Park Temporary Closure

On Display Indefinitely

from Monday, 14 September until Saturday, 12:00PM 19 September 2026.
The closure is required to facilitate event setup, site preparation, operational works and pack-down activities associated with the Multicultural Festival 2026.on Friday, 18 September 2026.

We thank the community for your understanding and cooperation while these works are underway

Local Public Holiday Hours

On Display Indefinitely

Friday, 18 September 2026, will be observed as a Local Show Day Public Holiday.
We invite the community to join us in celebrating "Many Cultures, One Sea" at the Multicultural Festival 2026 on the day.

Council services affected:
CLOSED
Main Office
Library
Sports Complexes

OPEN
Transfer Stations 9:00 - 12:00

CHANGED SERVICE
Friday Rubbish Collection moved to Saturday

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Upcoming Events

Breast Screening (Mammogram) Clinic

16 September 2026

Breast Screen Queensland’s mobile screening service will be visiting Horn Island this week, providing FREE breast screens (mammograms) for eligible women.

📍 Horn Island Primary Health Care Centre

🕣 Walk-ins welcome — no booking required
👩🏽 Women aged 40 years and over

🩺 Speak to your Health Worker or call 📞 13 20 50 for more information

Multicultural Festival

18 September 2026

Torres Shire Council, TSIMA and Community are proud to bring your the Multicultural Festival 2026
Join us as we come together and celebrate the rich diversity of the Torres Strait!
Accepting Stallholder and Cultural Performer Experssions of Interest through 31 August 2026.

Cruise Ship Market

12 October 2026

🚢🌴 Join us in welcoming the 30-passenger Paspaley Pearl to the Torres Shire!

🎨 Interested in being a stallholder or busker? Register now and showcase your products, artwork, music or talents to visitors from around the world.

🛍️ Not exhibiting? No worries! Come down, browse the stalls, support local businesses and artisans, and enjoy the lively community atmosphere.

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2026 Torres Shire Multicultural Festival

Friday, 18 September 2026

NOW OPEN: Stallholder Registration

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