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Turtles struggle to thrive

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In Mapoon Shire, turtle nesting season, which runs from July to October, is underway, but the turtles’ future is not bright. The greatest threat to turtle nests is feral pigs that dig up and eat the turtle eggs. Other threats include people, driving on beaches, marine pollution such as plastic bags and climate change which is washing…

Do you know a great Australian?

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Be one of our greatest Australians by giving our nation’s best the recognition they deserve. CLICK HERE now to have your say on who you feel should be recognised as 2020’s Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero.

Revisit the Annual Report 17 – 18

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Welcome to the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council’s Annual Report 2017-2018. This report describes Council’s achievements in delivering services to the Mapoon region and shows progress in delivering the actions set out from the Corporate Plan 2018-2023 and the Operational Plan 2017-2018. The annual report is one of the ways Council connects with the community and…

Historical Queensland church project wins funding after 15 years

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Today, in collaboration with Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, the Western Cape Communities Trust has announced an incredible $1.65 million investment to rebuild the historical (landmark) Mapoon Church in one of Queensland’s most scenic Top – End regions. The major investment comes after fifteen years advocating for funding for the significant project. The WCCT Transition Manager…

Airstrip funding will improve connectivity

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Some of Australia’s most remote communities will be better connected to vital supplies, transport and medical services thanks to the Federal Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the (RAUP) program was about improving the safety and accessibility of airstrips across…

Paanja draws record crowds

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Over the weekend the Paanja Festival was held in the pristine top end town of Mapoon, proudly supported by Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council. Over four days more than 3000 festival goers rocked out to local and national bands at the 55th anniversary. The festival commemorates the forced removal of Indigenous people from Mapoon in 1963,…

Stay in Mapoon

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Paanja Fest shaping up to be region’s best

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Councillor Brown modelling this years Paanja Festival Shirt with more exciting details to emerge soon!

ANZAC 2018

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