Skip to main content
opens in new tab or window
Torres Shire Council - Logo
  • Council
    • About the shire
      • History
      • Shire origins
      • About the Torres strait
    • Elected Members
    • Council Meetings
      • 2026 Meeting Agendas
      • 2026 Meeting Minutes
      • 2026 Meeting Dates
      • Archived Meeting Agendas
      • Archived Meeting Minutes
    • Planning and Development
      • Torres Shire Council Planning Scheme 2022
      • Local Government Infrastructure Plan
      • Development Applications
      • Development Applications on Public Notification
      • Superseded Torres Shire Council 2007 Planning Scheme
    • Publications/Corporate Documents
      • Annual Reports
      • Budget
      • Closing the Gap Statistics
      • Contractual Arrangements
      • Corporate, Operational & Regional Plans
      • Fees & Charges
      • Financial Statements
      • Policies & Procedures
    • Employment
    • Tenders
    • Media Releases
      • Prioritising First Nations Kidney Health
    • Council links
    • Right to Information
      • Publication Scheme
      • Disclosure log
      • Lodge a request
    • Rates
      • Rating Category Statement 2026/2027
      • Rate Notices by Email
    • Local Laws
    • Corporate Structure
    • Organisational Chart
    • Disaster Management
  • Council Services
    • Environment
      • Biosecurity
      • Coastal Management
    • Water & Waste
      • Customer Service Standard
      • Drinking Water Quality
      • Water Restrictions
      • Water and Sewerage
      • Waste Management
    • Animal Control
      • Impounded Animals
    • Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport
      • Aerodrome History
  • Community
    • Council Facilities
      • Thursday Island
      • Horn Island
      • 2026 Cruise Liner - Information
    • Community Resources
      • Religious Organisations
      • Hospital and Aged & Healthcare
      • Educational
      • Travel Subsidies
    • Tourism
      • Where Are We?
      • Accommodation
      • Tours
      • Ferry services
      • Food
      • Internet cafe
      • Plan your trip
      • Restaurants
      • Sporting Facilities
      • Horn Island
      • Prince of Wales Island
    • Public Notices
    • Grants & Vouchers
      • TSCSRP Community Grants
      • QLD Sport - The Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) Funding
      • Australian Sports Foundation - Active Kids Grant
      • Local Sporting Champions (LSC) Federal Grants
      • Play On! Sports Vouchers
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Adopt A Beach Program
  • Contact Us
Home / Latest News

Latest News

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.

LGAQ Leading disaster recovery firms join councils to oppose Canberra

Published on 21 July 2026

Torres Shire Council supports the Local Government Association of Queensland's (LGAQ) campaign opposing the proposed reductions to Federal disaster recovery funding.
View More News
Back to top

Site Footer

Contact Us

Office Address: 68 Douglas Street,
Thursday Island 4875

General Inquiries: (07) 4069 1336

P.O. Box 171 Thursday Island,
QLD 4875

info@torres.qld.gov.au

Site Footer

Share & Connect

  • Like us on Facebook

Site Footer

Get Involved

Site Footer

Quick Links

  • Contact Us
  • Fees and Charges
  • Local Laws
  • Council Meeting Minutes
© 2026 Torres Shire Council | Powered by Granicus