Latest News

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

HORN ISLAND SEWAGE PUMP FAILURE - UPDATE

On Display Indefinitely

WONGAI SEWER PUMP STATION UPDATE
Torres Shire Council advises the community that a new pump at the Wongai Sewer Pump Station on Horn Island has been successfully installed and commissioned.
Sewerage is now being pumped to the sewerage ponds under normal operating conditions.
⚠️ However, fishing at the Horn Island Jetty remains RESTRICTED while Council awaits the results of laboratory testing.

THURSDAY ISLAND PRE-WET WORKS

On display until 20 November 2026

Torres Shire Council will be carrying out open drainage and kerb & channel maintenance works on THURSDAY ISLAND

📅 19-30 October 2026
📍 Douglas Street
📍 Olandi Street
📍 Waiben Esplanade
📍 Sailor Crescent
📍 Bowie Crescent
📍 Seriat Street
📍 Nazeer Street
📍 Clark Street

📅 02 - 20 November 2026
📍 Victoria Parade
📍 Jetty Street
📍 Hastings Street

HORN ISLAND PRE-WET WORKS

On display until 13 November 2026

Torres Shire Council will be carrying out pre-wet season open drainage and kerb & channel maintenance works

📅 19–30 October 2026
📍 Miskin Street
📍 Wees Street

📅 02-13 November 2026
📍 Nawie Street
📍 Outie Street
⚠️ Please slow down, follow traffic control directions and allow extra time when passing through work areas.
Working together for a safer, stronger and better-maintained Shire!

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Upcoming Events

The Oceania Riviera Cruise Ship Meet & Greet

10 November 2026

🚢🌴 Join us in welcoming the 1258-passenger Oceania Riviera 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 atmosphere with family and friends.

The Viking Venus Cruise Ship Meet & Greet

13 November 2026

🚢🌴 Join us in welcoming the 930-passenger Viking Venus 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 atmosphere with family and friends.