Wik and Kugu Arts Centre exhibits in Melbourne

Wik and Kugu Arts Centre exhibits in Melbourne

Aurukun’s totemic clan sculptures feature in the Aak Ngench Thayan exhibition at D’Lan Contemporary in Melbourne from Saturday, 22 March until 3 May. The Wik and Kugu Arts Centre exhibition is a major showcase of the community’s sculpture with 25 works from...
Aurukun’s top citizens awarded for leadership

Aurukun’s top citizens awarded for leadership

Koolkan Aurukun State School Principal Baressa Frazer was awarded the Aurukun Citizen of the Year and Police Liaison Officer Chantelle Walmbeng was awarded Junior Citizen of the Year at a ceremony in the community today (February 17). Aurukun Mayor Keri Tamwoy said...
Rural Fire Brigade Training

Rural Fire Brigade Training

Aurukun volunteers needed on Tuesday 12 December 11.30am-4pm at the Reset Training Room The Rural Fire Service will be in Aurukun to train volunteers to protect the township from fire. Training includes the use of the fire appliance and slip on unit, hand...
Prepare for bushfire season

Prepare for bushfire season

Urgent preventative measures should be undertaken now to reduce the risk of bushfires in Aurukun. All residents and service providers need to clear yards of materials that can burn. Fire embers can spread many kilometres from a large bushfire causing small bushfires...