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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

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

Christmas Lights Competition

01 December 2026

Get into the festive spirit with the Christmas Lights Competition, entries
open for both residents and businesses in the Shire.
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2026 Torres Shire Multicultural Festival

Friday, 18 September 2026
See Program for details

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