Torres Strait Regional Authority in Port Kennedy, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Locality: Port Kennedy, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4069 0700

Address: 46 Victoria Pde 4875 Port Kennedy, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.tsra.gov.au

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25.01.2022 We hope to see you at Iama on Friday, 25 September 2020.

23.01.2022 **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.

22.01.2022 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Monday 28 September on Mer.

21.01.2022 ’ TSRA’s employee Tamika Ware has won the TAFE Queensland Ida-May Pearson Award for 2020. During the TAFE Qld 2020 Graduation for North and Far North, Ian Smythe, the Director of Education & Training expressed: I am pleased to present the Ida-May Pearson Award to Tamika Ware. ... Despite having a full-time job and a young family, Tamika worked diligently and consistently to complete her studies. Travelling to Cairns to complete her training Tamika excelled in class, her persistence and determination did not go unnoticed. Tamika is a great role model for other young Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal women." See more

20.01.2022 TSRA’s Porumalgal Ranger team recently collaborated with Tagai Poruma Campus, Community Elders and TSIRC to promote the use of Kulkulgal Ya language and the importance of traditional cultural knowledge of Pulay (plants) at Poruma. Six signs were developed by Rangers and installed near culturally important trees to support children learn about the language names for trees and their traditional uses. The tree signs were u...nveiled with an official blessing by Father John Larry. Following the blessing, Poruma community were joined by Warraber elders to celebrate the continued use of Kulkulgal Ya language with future generations.

20.01.2022 Yesterday the Australian Securities and Investment Commission registered Zenadth Kes Fisheries as a public company limited by guarantee (ACN: 646 356 596). The company’s Board of Directors will meet for the first time on 10 December 2020 to confirm short-term administrative arrangements. The Board will be seeking to appoint a General Manager to lead the company. ... Company Members () elected during the 2020 Fisheries Summit are a key part of the community engagement process and are expected to meet in February 2021 to consider a range of strategic policy and administrative matters.

18.01.2022 Torres Strait Regional Authority, through the Sustainable Horticulture program and Mualgal Rangers, launched Mekem Garden Workshops for Mua. Workshops were held in the community of Kubin on Monday 26 October; and St Pauls on Wednesday 28 October, 2020. In consideration to self-sustainability, and health and wellbeing, local residents were introduced to the gardening program and the benefits of creating back...yard gardens. Participants were provided with gardening supplies and horticultural advice on how to start their home garden. Backyard gardeners are looking forward to propagating seeds, planting seedlings, and growing fruit and vegetables to complement customary styles of gardening.

18.01.2022 We will be in Seisia this Wednesday 30 September and in Bamaga on Thursday, 1 October.

17.01.2022 TSRA’s Healthy Communities, Safe Communities and Culture, Art and Heritage Programmes recently hosted a Common Funding Grant Information Session for Masig community. The teams also attended the Torres Strait Island Regional Council Colour Fun Run Day alongside other local stakeholders.... The TSRA Second Common Funding Round is open. Grants from $5,000 are available for initiatives that provide support for healthy lifestyles, social wellbeing, arts and culture. Applications close 4pm Tuesday 13th October 2020. For more information and to apply, visit: www.tsra.gov.au/opportunities/grant-funding If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 4069 0700

13.01.2022 ’ . In 2019, the Lowy Institute hosted its in Wewak, Papua New Guinea (PNG). During this dialogue, 20 emerging young leaders including TSRA’s Majella Newie discussed ways to tackle issues facing Australia and PNG. Themes discussed included empowering rural and regional development and sustainability. This week, Majella and Doctor Ish...ani Kaluthotage reconnected on Thursday Island strengthening their bond. TSRA supports Australian Emerging leaders empowering others to continue their ambitions and bilateral networking opportunities remain a key priority for the region. https://www.lowyinstitute.org//2019-australia-papua-new-gu

13.01.2022 The Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Sustainable Horticulture program and Porumalgal Rangers held a gardening competition to reinvigorate Mekem Gardening for Poruma backyard gardeners. Porumalgal were invited to compete under categories for fruit and vegetable production, gardening skills, garden design and methods of garden sustainability. The competition started in February... 2020 to make the most of the wet season contributing to good plant growth and food production. Taking into consideration the unique ground medium of Poruma, and the challenges of the dry season, gardeners showcased how sustainability techniques were used to continue their plant and food production. Congratulations to all participants!

12.01.2022 **Mura Badhulgal Rangers promote language and knowledge of country** The Mura Badhulgal Rangers have been busy installing location signage along the coastline of Badu. By installing place signs in the near-western language of Kala Lagaw Ya, Rangers are promoting both the use of traditional language names and the location of these important cultural places for future generations of Mura Badhulgal and visitors to the region.

12.01.2022 , The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is aware of reports claiming that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Fujian Zhonghong Fishery Company to develop a $204 million multi-functional fishery industrial park on Daru. At this stage, the exact nature of the proposal remains unconfirmed. It is our understanding that the recent reports of a MoU b...eing signed are incorrect. To our knowledge, there is no MoU, only an agreement for a feasibility study of a park to be conducted TSRA Chairperson, Mr Napau Pedro Stephen said. However, noting the significant economic driver the fisheries industry has in the region and the potential effect any future operations may have on the sustainability of the resource, the TSRA is continuing to work closely with relevant partner agencies to monitor the issue. Chair Stephen said, while the TSRA remains in caretaker mode until February 2021, I want to assure communities of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area that TSRA business continues. We are already working with Government agencies, local councils and leaders to ensure our Torres Strait fisheries remains protected. PNG is a sovereign nation and whom it enters into agreement with is a matter for the Government of PNG. I am confident that should any development proposal eventuate, TSRA will work with the Protected Zone Joint Authority to assess the potential for impacts on Torres Strait Fisheries. We acknowledge the Torres Strait Treaty clearly sets out the arrangements for the management of our shared marine resources he said. Chair Stephen reiterated Torres Strait regional leaders were taking this issue seriously, the TSRA will continue to engage with stakeholders on this matter in 2021. Chair Stephen reaffirmed on behalf of the regional leaders, emphasising the Australian Government will not allow the Torres Strait region to be used without consultation for any future China/PNG Fisheries MoU. The TSRA recommends to always report any suspected illegal commercial fishing activities to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority 24 hour CRIMFISH hotline on 1800 274 634. We wish all a happy and safe festive season.

09.01.2022 Mr Napau Pedro Stephen AM the Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) welcomed 100 delegates from the five Cluster Nations of the Torres Strait, who met to consider the creation of an independent company to own and manage the community controlled fishery assets. ‘This is an exciting opportunity to deliver on a long-held aspiration for the people of the Torres Strait’ said Mr Stephen.... ‘Zenadth Kes Fisheries’ is planned to commence in early December 2020.

09.01.2022 TSRA’s Healthy Communities, Safe Communities and Culture, Art and Heritage Programmes recently hosted Common Funding Grant Information Sessions for Poruma and Warraber communities. The session explained suitability of projects and how to fulfil the application criteria.... TSRA encourages communities to apply for grant funding in the Second Common Funding Round. Grants from $5,000 are available for initiatives that provide support for healthy lifestyles, social wellbeing, arts and culture. Applications close 4pm Tuesday 13th October 2020. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.tsra.gov.au/opportunities/grant-funding If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 4069 0700

09.01.2022 The Torres Strait Regional Authority's Second Common Funding Round for 2020 is now open

09.01.2022 We hope to see you at Boigu tomorrow.

08.01.2022 The TSRA has been made aware by the Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG) on current developments for Australian Rock Lobsters in the Chinese market. The STAG issued a media statement providing advice about increased levels of import inspections for Australian Rock Lobsters. Currently, there is minimal concern for the Tropical Rock Lobster fishery in the Torres Strait (due to it being closed). Feel free to reg...ister at: [email protected] for further updates. The STAG is an Australian based working group comprising key industry associations involved in lobster exports. They are currently meeting daily to provide updated information for government and industry.

06.01.2022 The Torres Strait 2020 Fisheries Summit delegates have nominated their 25 members to create the Zenadth Kes Fishing Company. The new members will join the interim board in managing and controlling the Indigenous fishing resources for the region. This long held aspiration is now a reality and has come from two years of consultations with the Torres Strait community, fishers and businesses. The 25 members were democratically elected from the five cluster nations, Gudamalugal, Kemerkemer Meriam, Kaiwalagal, Maluyalgal and Kulkalgal.

04.01.2022 Community Information Sessions are scheduled for all contested wards. Visit aec.gov.au/TSRA for up to date session times and locations.

03.01.2022 Nominations for the 2020 TSRA election are closing soon. Make sure you submit your form before the deadline.

03.01.2022 Don't forget, the Torres Strait Regional Authority's Second Common Funding Round for 2020 is now open

02.01.2022 **Mapping and maintaining cultural sites on Mua** Mualgal Rangers have recently completed a week of cultural site mapping and site maintenance work on country. The team of 10 Mualgal Rangers and Supervisors covered over 90km of Mua via vehicle and 9km on foot. Rangers completed traditional knowledge recordings, monitored sites for erosion, removed marine debris removal, cleared roads to outstations, mapped sites for future horse management activities and completed maintenance on cultural sites.

01.01.2022 We will be at Warraber on Wednesday, 23 September.