Wik Kath newsletter – OUT NOW!

Wik Kath newsletter – OUT NOW!

Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Wik Kath’ – your new community newsletter highlighting all the positive news and achievements happening in Aurukun! ‘Wik Kath’ means ‘the story’ in English – a perfect name for your newsletter. DOWNLOAD ISSUE 3 HERE. If you would like...

Council adopts 2015-16 budget

Please attribute the following statement to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor Dereck Walpo:   Aurukun Shire Council’s 2015/16 budget has been adopted with caution in challenging financial times. There are numerous operational and capital items that could not be...
OAMs presented by Governor of Queensland

OAMs presented by Governor of Queensland

Three Aurukun Shire Council councillors this week attended a special ceremony in Cairns, as they were presented with their prestigious Order of Australia Medals (OAMs) by the Governor of Queensland (His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey) for their...
Anu named headline act for inaugural Aurukun concert

Anu named headline act for inaugural Aurukun concert

Famous Indigenous singer Christine Anu has been announced as the headline act for Aurukun Shire Council’s inaugural Wik Rock concert to be held on Saturday 6 June. Aurukun’s biggest ever community concert will see Anu headline a whole day of entertainment, including...

Council launch new logo

Aurukun Shire Council has a new look after unveiling a brand new logo to move the community positively forward into the 21st Century. At a Special Meeting last Friday (8 May), Aurukun Shire Council officially adopted a new logo after considering a number of possible...