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25.01.2022 : Last week, as part of the QLD Community Cabinet process in Cairns, Mayor Mosby announced Councils 2020 Deputation Priority Areas. Every year Council establishes our priority areas for discussion with elected representatives and candidates at both the State and Federal levels of Government.... Each of our ten deputation focus areas are aligned to Councils strategic plans, are essential in the delivery of our mission to improve the liveability of our communities in all we do, and ultimately provide a sustainable platform for the future prosperity of our region. To learn more, visit: http://tsirc.qld.gov.au/deputations-2020 #deputations #localgovernment #advocacy #community #tsirc #torresstrait #torresstraitislander Stirling Hinchliffe MP Mark Bailey MP - Labor for Miller Leeanne Enoch MP Steven Miles - Health & Ambulance Services Minister & MP for Murrumba Shannon Fentiman MP Craig Crawford MP Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Mick de Brenni for Springwood Nita Green - Senator for Queensland Keith Pitt Warren Entsch MP Linda Burney Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am Cape & Torres News

25.01.2022 Have you watched the Creole Episodes of Little J and Big Cuz? The voices for the two episodes were recorded here on TI at TSIMA #Radio4MW featuring the vocal ta...lents of: Daniella Williams Luke Mosby Sylvia Tabua Uel Bani Shanice Tabua Patricia Pryce Fisi Ahwang Esha Nona Watch the After The Storm Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au//Little-J-And-Big-Cuz-S2-Ep3-After- Watch the School Sleepover Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1737437251533 #tsima #torresstrait #indigenousfilm #indigenousanimation #littlejandbigcuz Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Strait Island Regional Council First Nations Media Australia

24.01.2022 Today, the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill was passed in Queensland Parliament. It was a momentou...s day when this Bill was first introduced, and now it has become a reality for the Torres Strait Community. The words Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa from the languages of the Eastern and Western Islands translates to for our childrens children. Today is about recognising the many generations of Torres Strait Islander children who have been raised under this traditional cultural practice. I am proud that this Bill is the first of its kind in Australia, and only one of few international examples that legally recognises a traditional custom such as this. A special thank you to the panel of Eminent Persons, Aunty Ivy Trevallion, the Honourable Alastair Nicholson and Charles Passi for their extensive work and community consultation to ensure that so many voices were heard. Thank you to my Colleague, Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook for all of her hard work in the Queensland Parliament to ensure this was a priority for the Palaszczuk Government. Big eso to Aunty Rose and Aunty Ivy in particular - they have become my very dear friends. They have welcomed me into their homes and their hearts and shared with me so many of their stories. I feel so grateful to have worked with you all on this historic bill and share this moment together.

24.01.2022 ? NAIDOC was a busy time for the Boigu community with plenty of activities happening during the week-long celebrations. "This event brought out community spirit of togetherness, being one, being proud of our heritage, our culture, our traditions, our language and our land. This is who we are, this is who we have always been."

24.01.2022 NAIDOC week on Saibai started with a march through the community to where the Elders were gathered to witness this significant celebration. The community spent the week speaking about and sharing the importance of place, culture, and language.... Take a look at some of the wonderful pictures captured during the event

23.01.2022 Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported a record one-day increase of 307,930 in global COVID-19 cases - but in Queensland, we recorded 0 new cases. ...Not a single one of todays global cases came from our state. Queensland this is something you should be so proud of Together, we are doing a great job at keeping case numbers low and each other safe . We only need to look overseas to see what another reality might be. There are things we have had to sacrifice, and it hasnt been easy. But together, we are making a big difference. Thank you, Queensland.

23.01.2022 AIATSIS is pleased to announce that the second round of the Indigenous Research Exchange research grants is now open! Apply for up to $200,000 in grants to buil...d the evidence base to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples decision making and policy design through system changing, impact driven Indigenous led projects. Applications close midnight (AEST) 30th October 2020. Visit aiatsis.gov.au/exchange for details and how to apply.

23.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for an Environmental Health Worker (EHW) Mabuiag. Full Time Fixed Term until 30/06/2022 Based at Division 4, Mabuiag Island to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Wednesday, 16 September 2020

23.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday 16 September) from 7am for the Brekky Bot with Sylvia Tabua, featuring an interview with Dr Michael Adams (a.k.a Uncle Mick). Uncle ...Mick was honoured with a National Local Mens Health Hero Award as part of Mens Health Week 2020. The award recognises individuals making a substantial difference to improve the lives of men and boys. As a Senior Research Fellow at ECUs Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Uncle Micks research has focused on health challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and the goal to get them talking about those problems.

22.01.2022 My name is Zitha Mosby and I am a proud Porumalgal and Masigalgal descendant from the Kulkalgal nation Central Torres Strait (Zenadth Kes). My mother is from Ma...sig Island and my father is a Billy from Poruma Island. I was born on Thursday Island and was mainly brought up on Poruma. After completing school at Saint Teresa Catholic College in Abergowrie, I moved back home to Poruma for a bit, then found myself back on the mainland working in Cairns and living in Brisbane for a few months. I couldnt be away from my Island home for too long and I found myself back here home again and have been on beautiful Poruma ever since. I am one of many that is blessed to wake up each and every day in the Torres Strait. In my free time I find myself out and about taking photographs of the beautiful surroundings that Koey Awgadh has blessed us with. I started taking photographs in 2016 on my phone in and soon after that bought a Canon EOS 110 in 2018 and started @saint_photography_image. Photography is a passion and is something I love to do, and see myself doing it for a long time, I look up to other photographers from the Torres Strait like @elitephotography92 and @doxys_photography. Right now, Im starting small at the moment, and will work hard until I go worldwide!

21.01.2022 **TSRA Celebrate with Near Western Communities for National Tree Planting Day 2020 ** Torres Strait Regional Authority is Co...nnecting with Nature by recognising the importance of our trees and plants for our culture and the benefits they provide in sustaining us, and our environment. Celebrated nationally, Schools Tree Day 31 July 2020 and National Tree Day 2 August 2020 is a day to re-engage with nature and give back to our environment. Near Western Rangers worked at schools to provide lessons on planting food plants, sowing vegetable seeds in pots, and establishing native and ornamental plants, papaw and mango trees within their local school grounds. See more

21.01.2022 : Earlier today the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee tabled their report and inquiry findings into the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill 2020. To download or view the report, visit: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au//Tabl/2020/5620T1395.pdf... To learn more about the inquiry, visit: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/MOKK2020 #TorresStrait #TorresStraitIslander #TraditionalPractise #AilanKastom #MeribaOmaskerKaziwKazipa #Parliament Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook QLD Parliament

19.01.2022 - Water restrictions are in place on Hammond Island from today until further notice. Odd numbered houses can water Wednesday and Sunday... Even numbered houses can water Tuesday and Saturday On your watering days you can use handheld hoses with trigger nozzles, micro-spray, and drip systems. No watering or sprinklers on Mondays Your help to conserve our precious water is appreciated. For further information contact the Divisional Engineering Officer on 0484 960 509

19.01.2022 ! Congratulations to Bernard Dorante - Divisional Engineering Officer from our Kirirri (Hammond Is.) Community, who this afternoon won the Above & Beyond Category at the Local Government Managers Australia Queensland - LGMA Queensland Awards! Bernard was nominated for going above and beyond to ensure that his community received an upgraded 2.8km water main supply after key project resources were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.... He performed witness points, community liaising and conflict resolution, and oversaw duties on behalf of the Principal and Superintendent via photos and video calling. Bernard was so committed to ensuring the project is not only completed as planned, rather faster than expected, that he self-initiated longer hours for the 2-month construction phase, including weekends and public holidays. It goes without saying, that Bernard is an exemplary role model to our team and community. Due to the pandemic, this years awards went virtual, and were live-streamed to each of the participating Councils. To learn more about LGMA and this years awards, visit: https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/Awards-for-excellence #LGMA #aboveandbeyond #engineer #localgovernment #congratulations #community #TSIRC #torresstrait Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am Cape & Torres News deadly stories Stirling Hinchliffe MP Craig Crawford MP Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Shannon Fentiman MP Warren Entsch MP

18.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: There is one new confirmed case today in the Cairns and Hinterland region. The person lives in the Cairns local government area. The person, w...ho had recently flown into Cairns from Papua New Guinea, was tested while in a quarantine hotel and they continue to be in isolation. Tropical Public Health Services are following up any contacts. Our total cases to date are 39, including the one active case. For details, see www.covid19.qld.gov.au #MakeCairnsCOVID19Free

18.01.2022 ! Adult Learners Week (ALW) runs from 18 September and incorporates International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually on September 8. ALW is a UNESCO initiative and is celebrated at the beginning of Spring with hundreds of events and activities promoting the benefits of learning. ... During this week we encourage you to visit your local Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC), take out a membership if you dont already have one, and ask our friendly staff about what events and learning activities are available. For more information about Adult Learners Week, visit: https://adultlearnersweek.org/ #ALW2020 #ReNewYou #UNESCO #adultlearning #education #TorresStrait #Community #TSIRC Indigenous Knowledge Centres of Queensland State Library of Queensland Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Cape & Torres News Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am

18.01.2022 123 of 250 Reconciliation Yarns #inthistogether2020 #250yarns250years #reconciliation Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation Queensland Inc My name is Tony and... I am from Mabuyag Island, I’m a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) Islander from Wagadagam tribe. My tribal totem is Koedal (Crocodile), our tribal wind is the Kuki Guuba (northwest wind) and my tribal tongue is ‘Mabuyag’ which is a dialect of the Kala Lagaw Ya, the western island language. I speak my native tongue ‘Kala Lagaw Ya’ as my first language, Torres Strait Creole my second and English my third language. I was born on Thursday Island and grew up on Thursday Island, Bamaga and Mabuyag Island. I attended early schooling at Bamaga and Mabuyag Island. I did my High School on Thursday Island and later in Cairns at St Augustine’s College. After school I went back home and worked as a cray fisherman, chef training for 8 months at the Jardine Motel and worked for my ex-father in-law at R&R motors as a garage assistant for about 2 years. I then went back home to Mabuyag and became a community police officer from 1994 to 1996. I started relieving as a liaison officer (Queensland Police Service) at Thursday Island in 1996/1997, I enjoyed it, so I become fulltime and have never looked back. I also joined the Army Reserve for 15 years in 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment, C Company (Sarpeye which is creole for Sharp Eye), a highlight was attending ‘Corroboree 2000 when John Howard didn’t say sorry however got the jets to paint it above Sydney. Other highlights are making the Queensland Police Rugby League team in 2005 and putting smiles on the kids faces at the Redlynch State College under 8’s day in 2019. I enjoy the island life of fishing, reef walks, hunting, culture, listening to the Elders telling stories, diving with my Uncle and Brothers and helping out with community tasks. I love community policing, talking and listening to clients and families, working with the Elders and youth and expressing the importance of our culture. I also enjoy playing footy at the police carnival, touch, basketball, fishing, assisting with coaching and helping out with community carnivals and spending time with Elders and family. PLO Joe Banu and I give back to the community by assisting Rosies - Friends On The Street food drive for the homeless people around Cairns, we cook once a month, we cook ‘island’ dishes for our local homeless families and friends. To get the families come up and say a big thank you and the warm smiles you get are very rewarding. We pay for most of the food ourselves, we do get some food donated to us. The following Police Officers have donated fish, Ash Carrie (Edmonton Station), Gary Hunter (Cairns City Beat), Chris Hodgman (Cairns District Office) and Chris Mosby (Cairns Water Police) as well as Dennis Fay from Salty Monkeys. My job is very rewarding, there are lots of stories added over my 20 years plus within the QPS (Queensland Police). I have received a couple of Assistant Commissioner certificates, one for assisting with a bad UIL (drunk) in a boat with two young boys where we had to go out with a Water Police and a Fisheries boat to locate him. It took a few hrs to detain him, it was rough and wet, really stormy weather with sea 2- 3mts. The other one was for assisting a search and rescue of a charter boat that capsized in croc and shark infested waters in the Torres Strait off Zuna island. We assisted with Navy Vessel Malu Baizam and a rescue chopper, we got there and saved about 12 people. But it’s not about that, wanting exposure and the credit for what we do. It’s part of the job and we do best by giving advice on local land and water, local knowledge, you can’t beat it from sitting with elders and uncles learning the tides and winds and reefs growing up, it’s just like a computer, upgrading that information from the elders and uncles to us. I’m a true believer of grassroots building, spending time with community groups and Elders, working with families. I encourage family and friends to please take the time to sit with Elders and have a yarn. We have a lot to learn about our history and culture. I tell my kids and other kids that you can make a difference in life, it’s not hard, it starts within. I love going places, saving lives, seeing and meeting family or other people and seeing the smiles on their faces, the good outcomes. The 20 plus years in the police I have seen more good than bad, it is very rewarding that I know I have made a difference in helping or giving positive advice to everyone. I love changing and helping mindsets. We are one, always will be, together we can do it. #livepositive #postpositive

17.01.2022 : Tune in to Parliament TV today to watch the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill 2020 being debated today for passage by Parliament. This has currently been scheduled for 3pm and can be watched live at the following link:... https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/wo/broadcast-chamber/live #TorresStrait #TorresStraitIslander #TraditionalPractise #AilanKastom #MeribaOmaskerKaziwKazipa #Parliament Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am

17.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for a Grant & Bid Development Officer, Full Time, Fixed Term 3 years, based at any TSIRC Division or Office to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Friday, 18 September 2020.

17.01.2022 ? Bond University is offering Indigenous Scholarships for the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 6 December 2020.... To find out more visit: bond.edu.au/scholarship/gdlp #TorresStraitIslander #IndigenousEducation #law #university

16.01.2022 : Councils Ordinary Meeting for 15th-16th September will now take place via video conference. Members of the public are welcome to attend Ordinary and Committee Meetings as an observer via their local Council office.... Deputation requests must be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer via email: [email protected] and are required within 7 business days of the applicable meeting.

16.01.2022 Royal Australian Air Force will be visiting Masig with this aircraft on Friday the 4th of December as a Christmas gift to the Community. RAA...F Personnel will be on the Island for three hours to showcase their aircraft and spend time with community members! The aircraft will arrive at 0900 and depart at 1200. Spread the word of excitement

16.01.2022 : Each Thursday at 10am-2pm our Poruma (Coconut Is.) Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC) comes alive with plenty of laughter and fun, when our local Elders gather for weekly activities such as Beading, Weaving, Scrapbooking, Photo Frame Making, Language & Cultural Sharing, and Digital Learning on Computers, Mobile Phones & Tablet Devices. Big Eso to our team members Niki Mackie (Healthy Lifestyle Officer & Program Coordinator), Elma Billy (A...ged Care Support Worker), and Thamey Pearson (MSAO & IKC Coordinator) for all their creativity and activity coordination each week! #SupportOurElders #Elders #Community #IKC #TSIRC #TorresStrait #Learning #Poruma Indigenous Knowledge Centres of Queensland Photo Credits: Niki Mackie & Poruma Digital Noticeboard.

16.01.2022 : Strong Wind Warning for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Coast. - Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.... - Seas: 2 to 3 metres. - Swell:East to South-Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. - Weather: Partly cloudy. Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) advises that people should: - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items around house. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Beware of fallen trees and power lines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219.

16.01.2022 Today was really special. With tears of joy and laughter, I joined the Eminent Persons, the Working Group, and my parliamentary colleagues to celebrate the pass...ing of the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Bill. For the first time in Queenslands history, Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practice is recognised at law. This means those families and children have the same rights as everyone else. They can enroll in school, get a birth certificate, and access Government services like everyone else. This is the result of the hard work of many. I particularly want to thank Ms Ivy Trevallion, Honourable Alastair Nicholson AO RFD QC, and Mr Charles Passi for your advocacy and the legacy you have now left for your childrens children. I also acknowledge the significant contribution of those who are no longer with us.

15.01.2022 : Strong Wind Warning for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Coast. - Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.... - Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. - Swell: East to South-Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. - Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. () : - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items around house. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Beware of fallen trees and power lines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219.

15.01.2022 Opportunity for aspiring film makers to win $5000 Adobe Video are connecting people through cultural experiences and running a competition for budding videogr...aphers to win $5000 and a 12-month Adobe subscription! To enter, simply film a 3-10minute video (and edit using Adobe Premiere or Rush), showcasing your culture. Submissions close 15th of September 2020. We encourage all Torres Strait Islander aspiring film makers to get involved and submit your videos. For more information, visit: https://adobe.ly/2QLQUIb Watch Baker Boy show off his bush cooking skills in an example video here https://youtu.be/Lm3vguOXt7A Share far and wide. #FromMeToYou #Radio4MW #TorresStrait #IndigenousFilmMakers #ZenadthKes Torres Shire Council Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Cape & Torres News

14.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours. The Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (TSLMDG) advises that people should:... - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. - Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.

13.01.2022 Tip Tuesday! JTBelieve Torres participant Sally, on what motivates her. Love your work Sally! What do you lean on for motivation? #jtacademy #jtbelieve #natio...nalindigenousaustraliansagency #torresregion#selfbelief #confidence #courage #motivation #tiptuesdayUltra Management - Sports indigenous.gov.au Tagai State College Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Island Regional Council See more

13.01.2022 ! Indigenous Literacy Day is a celebration of Indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy. ILD is organised by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation who raise funds for literacy resources for remote communities. Join the Indigenous Literacy Day YouTube Live Premiere, at 12.30pm (AEST) today by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/user/IndigenousLiteracy... Visit your local Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC), take out a membership if you dont already have one, and ask our friendly staff about what books, resources and learning activities are available. For more information about Indigenous Literacy Day 2020, or to find ways that you can support the ILF, visit: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/how-you-can #ILD2020 #IndigenousLiteracyDay #indigenousliteracy #readingopensdoors Indigenous Knowledge Centres of Queensland State Library of Queensland Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am AFL Cape York House AFL Cape York House - for Girls Tagai State College

12.01.2022 *** Mer Seasonal Calendar launch by Mer community celebration of a two year collaboration*** Mer community launched the Meriam Areriba Tonar (Mer Seasonal Cal...endar poster) with a celebration in community yesterday. Meriam Areriba Tonar has been developed over the past two years as a collaboration between Mer Gedkem Le RNTBC, Meriam Traditional Owners, Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab and TSRAs Traditional Ecological Knowledge team. Areriba Tonar is an educational resource rich in Meriam language and culture - it works to preserve Meriam traditional knowledge whilst highlighting the many ways that Meriam Le lived off their land and sea country resources before time. #traditionalecologicalknowledge #mergedkemlerntbc #meribaged See more

11.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for a Manager of Enterprise Development & Delivery, Full Time, Fixed Term 3 years, based at any TSIRC Division or Office to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Friday, 18 September 2020.

10.01.2022 ? The Electoral Commission Queensland are now accepting nominations for candidates for division 14 Councillor (Erub). To find out more about eligibility and to nominate yourself visit: www.ecq.qld.gov.au... Need help to nominate? Call Returning Officer, Natalie Beattie on 0428 617 399

09.01.2022 : Earlier this week Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP announced an election date of Saturday 28 November 2020 for the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Board. The election for the 20-member TSRA Board is held every four years. This years election was deferred from July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will develop a COVID-19 Work Health & Safety Se...rvice Plan and incorporate a number of measures to protect the health of community members and AEC staff ahead of the new election date. More than 5,000 people are entitled to vote in this TSRA election and, while not compulsory, I encourage as many people as possible to take part in setting the future direction of the Torres Strait." Minister Wyatt said. Read Minister Wyatts full Media Release here: https://ministers.pmc.gov.au//torres-strait-regional-autho For further information about the 2020 TSRA election process, visit: https://www.aec.gov.au/elections/tsra/ #TSRA #TorresStrait #TorresStraitIslander #Election #Representation #Community #RegisterToVote #HaveYourSay

08.01.2022 SBS News are offering you the opportunity to join their News and Current Affairs team! Theyre offering a 12 month Journalism Cadetship in 2021 to a person of A...boriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background who wants to build a career in broadcast journalism. Submissions close at 5pm on 18th of September 2020. We encourage aspiring writers, broadcasters and creatives to consider this deadly opportunity. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3hS3yB4 #NITV #Radio4MW #TorresStrait #IndigenousJournalism #IndigenousBroadcasting Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC

08.01.2022 Heres the first edition back of Cape & Torres News following our Covid-19 shutdown. This weeks newspaper is a concise, electronic only edition as we had plent...y of news that couldnt wait until next week, and a few ads too. But we will be back next week with a bumper edition that will be distributed to our readers for free in both hardcopy print and electronic formats via our Facebook pages. Happy reading! Corey Bousen [email protected] https://issuu.com///2020-09-03_cape___torres_news_0023_web

07.01.2022 - : Strong Wind Warning for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Coast areas. Forecast for Tuesday until midnight: - Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots reaching up to 30 knots at times. In the afternoon winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots.... - Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. - Swell: East to Southeasterly below 1 metre increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. - Weather: Partly cloudy. Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) advises that people should: - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items around house. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Beware of fallen trees and power lines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219.

07.01.2022 ? We currently have an opportunity for a Systems Analyst. Full time, fixed term (3 years) based at any TSIRC division or office. What we offer:... - 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading - TSIRC public holidays - Extra superannuation - Uniform Applications close COB Wednesday 9 December 2020 For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/

06.01.2022 NAIDOC week might have come and gone for another year, but we are still remembering all the fun. On Mabuiag the whole community came together to share the week. There were lots of activities, plenty of feasting, and many pictures

06.01.2022 ? ! Its a national day of action when we remind all Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. Lets talk. We are stronger together.... Watch the video below where Naz & Kempo from the TSIRC team have a yarn about RUOK Day 2020 and a few simple steps to help you ask someone Are you OK?: https://vimeo.com/tsirc/ruok-2020 If someone you know a family member, someone from your community, a friend, neighbour or workmate is doing it tough, they wont always tell you. Sometimes its up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life Are you OK?. By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected, which can help stop them from feeling worse over time. Its something we can all do by following a few simple steps; - Step 1: Ask R U OK? - Step 2: Listen with an open mind - Step 3: Encourage action - Step 4: Check in For more information, tools & resources, visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/strongertogether#conversation #RUOKstrongertogether #RUOKDay2020 #tsirc #torresstrait #creole #yarn #askthequestion #community Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Cape & Torres News Tagai State College AFL Cape York House AFL Cape York House - for Girls

05.01.2022 Great news with ZERO new cases COVID-19 confirmed in Queensland overnight. Well done Queensland! We arent out of the woods yet but your hard work is making a d...ifference. We have 25 active cases. Over 13,000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who is coming forward and getting tested. We must keep up our high levels of testing. If you have any symptoms at all, please stay home, get tested and stay home until you get your results back.

05.01.2022 BREAKING: The Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill 2020 passes the Queensland Parliament; recognising in law the child rearing practices of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians.

05.01.2022 : Opportunities currently exist for First Nations Queenslanders under 25 to earn and learn with the Department of Housing and Public Works in Cairns, Mackay, Townsville, Thursday Island, and Northern Peninsula Area (and other Queensland locations). Trainees will benefit through:... - a generous salary and superannuation. - paid holiday and sick leave. - fee-free training. - flexible working arrangements for study, sporting, community and family commitments. - lifelong skills and professional learning. - a safe and supportive working environment. Trainees can work fulltime and/or part-time toward a qualification in either: - business administration. - community services. - information, digital media and technology. - social housing. Students in years 10, 11 and 12 can work part-time around school hours and count their certificate toward a Qld Certificate of Education. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples between 16 and 25 years can apply online. Successful applicants will be placed in a job that matches their preferred location and area of study, and business need at the time of application. For more information or to apply, visit: www.hpw.qld.gov.au/about/initiatives/atsitraineeship Learn about the experiences of past trainees here: https://youtu.be/J6igEh6WQf8 #torresstrait #torresstraitislander #traineeship #earnandlearn #northqueensland #housing Housing for Queensland Radio 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) - 1260am Tagai State College Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA AFL Cape York House - for Girls AFL Cape York House Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC Torres Shire Council

04.01.2022 : Pursuant to Section 258(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting will be held on Thursday 10th September 2020 9am-10am, via video conference. This meeting will be held with the sole purpose of Community Grant assessment.

04.01.2022 ? We currently have an opportunity for a Manager Financial Accounting and Assets. Full time, fixed term (3 years) based at any TSIRC division or office. What we offer:... - 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading - TSIRC public holidays - Extra superannuation - Uniform Applications close COB Wednesday 9 December 2020 For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/

04.01.2022 ' NAIDOC week might have come and gone for another year, but we are still remembering all the fun. NAIDOC week celebrations on Mabuiag were bursting with activities but there was still time for a few pictures

03.01.2022 - The First Five Forever on Wednesday 25th November will now be held at the Hammond Island Community Hall. Come along with your babies from 10-11am to join in the activities. "First 5 Forever is about working together as a community, to spend time with our babies and children in their first years, talking, playing and reading so that growing brains get what they need at the right time."... To find out more about the program visit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au//local/programs/first-5-forever

03.01.2022 **Warraber Rangers celebrate their first garden harvest** Warraber Rangers have harvested their first banana crop from the planter boxes they built outside the ...Ranger office. Rangers donated some of this fresh produce to a traditional cooking session for their recent Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) celebration where students and Rangers worked together to cook sop sop for the feasting. The remaining bunches were shared with community elders to acknowledge their ongoing support for the Rangers and their work on country. See more

02.01.2022 Today the Qld Parliamentary Service launched its Reconciliation Action Plan taking a further step toward ensuring the Peoples House is truly that. With three... First Nations people serving in this parliament and other First Nations people working in parliamentary services, the landscape is slowly changing. Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Lance McCallum MP - Labor for Bundamba Curtis Pitt MP See more

01.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for a Content Officer, Full Time, Fixed Term 3 years, based at any TSIRC Division or Office to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Monday, 21 September 2020.