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A First for Torres Shire!

Published on 12 November 2026

For the first time, a Queensland Government regional land use plan includes the Torres Shire Council and Torres Strait Island Regional Council areas.

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.

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Community Notices

HORN ISLAND SEWAGE PUMP FAILURE - UPDATE

On Display Indefinitely

Water testing results confirmed it is now safe to fish in the affected area.

Level 3 Water Restrictions

On Display Indefinitely

Level 3 Water Restrictions will be in effect beginning Monday 16 November 2026 to conserve and protect the Loggy Creek Dam water supply.
These restrictions apply to all homeowners, tenants, shop and business owners, and government residences and buildings.

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

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Upcoming Events

Food Kai Kai Business Sessions

24 November 2026

If you’ve already started selling food / Kai Kai, or are thinking about turning your cooking into a business, come along to one of our upcoming FREE information sessions.
Anyone selling Food / Kai Kai needs to meet Queensland’s food safety requirements and obtain the appropriate licence from Council.
QLD Inspector Eves will explain:
✅Food Licences
✅Home Kitchen Licences
✅Requirements for Selling

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.

The Viking Orion Cruise Ship Meet & Greet

02 December 2026

🚢🌴 Join us in welcoming the 930-passenger Viking Orion 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.

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Christmas Extravaganza

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