by Council | Jan 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Aurukun community is celebrating after five local residents were awarded prestigious Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) on Australia Day for their ‘services to the Indigenous community of Cape York Peninsula’. Three Aurukun Shire Council councillors – Cr Ada...
by Council | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the first 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. We’d like to thank Leon Yeatman,...
by Council | Jan 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
The latest information regarding flights to Aurukun with West Wing Aviation can be found on their website at www.westwing.com.au/cape-york-flights If you call their number 1300 937 894, press “Option 1” twice.
by Council | Dec 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Aurukun Shire Council has teamed up with Far North Queensland construction company and training provider MiHaven to help Aurukun residents gain full-time employment and apprenticeships. Eleven (11) local Aurukun community members were recognised at a special...
by Council | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Aurukun Shire Council has launched a drive to take the community’s Wik and Kugu Arts Centre to the next level – starting with the recruitment of a new Manager. Chief Executive Officer Bernie McCarthy said recruitment for a permanent arts centre manager has already...
by Council | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Aurukun Shire Council is lobbying State and Federal governments to seek $700,000 in funding to upgrade and solve its currently inadequate telecommunications facilities. The remote Indigenous Cape York Peninsula community, located approximately 830km from Cairns and...
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