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Submissions Period - Tuesday 14 November to Friday 22 December 2023. To progress the proposed development of the Thursday Island Community Hub, a Land Management Plan.

Torres Shire Council acknowledges the recent media announcement regarding a freight subsidy to relieve ‘the cost-of-living pressures Far North Queensland.

Council is taking action against the persons/organisations that have been dumping these pallets at Cooks Landing - DO NOT USE pallets are treated with METHYL BROMIDE PESTICIDE

On and from Monday 22 May 2023, Council intends to carry out compliance action, including by seizing and impounding any vehicles left on Council controlled areas or roads.

In the first phase of the Animal Management Compliance Blitz, Council’s focus will be on: • seizing wandering dogs; • dealing with dogs that are off-lead, and dogs that are defecating; • dog registration

This Public Notice is to advise the community of relevant details regarding animal management and that a compliance blitz will commence from Monday 8 May 2023.

Formation of TS&NPAROC

View the list of Show and Special Holidays dates for 2023

This notice is published in accordance with s29B(1)(b) and (4) of the Local Government Act 2009.

Torres Shire Council (“Council”) has resolved to propose amendments to Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2013.

Upcoming 2022/23 Festive season council services hours and closures

Rosehill boat ramp maintenance - Friday 18 November 2022

Torres Shire Council is pleased to announce that this year we will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Torres Strait Flag Day and 30th Anniversary of Mabo Day

Torres Strait Flag Volunteer Application

The community is advised that due to the smoke from the Horn Island fires, flight movements at the airport are limited.