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Torres News The Torres News is a fortnightly community regional newspaper featuring stories, news and update from the Torres Strait and NPA regions.

Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian SpearheadGroup (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to To...
13/09/2026

Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead
Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to Torres
Strait Islanders, its own Melanesian population.

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State Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Steven Miles and Shadow Treasurer Shannon Fentiman have visited Zenadth Kes...
12/09/2026

State Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Steven Miles and Shadow Treasurer Shannon Fentiman have visited Zenadth Kes – including a short visit to Mabuiag – to meet with locals and hear concerns about the rising cost of groceries, fuel and essential items.

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The Federal Government is investing in a register to report incidents of racism and discrimination against First Nations...
12/09/2026

The Federal Government is investing in a register to report incidents of racism and discrimination against First Nations people.

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The Queensland Government has shortlisted three contractors to help finalise project planning and delivery arrangements ...
11/09/2026

The Queensland Government has shortlisted three contractors to help finalise project planning and delivery arrangements before construction of the Quarantine boating facility on Waiben begins.

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Maritime Safety Queensland invited community members, Elders, jetty users and local businesses to information sessions o...
11/09/2026

Maritime Safety Queensland invited community members, Elders, jetty users and local businesses to information sessions on planned make-safe repairs to the Kubin (Arkai) and St Pauls (Wug) jetties under the Queensland Government’s Torres Strait Islands Marine Infrastructure Program this week.

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As the dust settles over the Yusia Ginau oval after Injinoo’s win atthe NPA Grand Final, Waiben’s Ken Brown oval will tr...
11/09/2026

As the dust settles over the Yusia Ginau oval after Injinoo’s win at
the NPA Grand Final, Waiben’s Ken Brown oval will transform
into a battlefield when the two leading teams battle it out to see who
will take out the 2026 Island Rooster Cup this Saturday.

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Calls for a smoke-free generation are being made in traditionallanguages and music videos, while culturally grounded com...
10/09/2026

Calls for a smoke-free generation are being made in traditional
languages and music videos, while culturally grounded community
events are bringing fun and unity to the community as part of a
series of local launches for the national Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Campaign across Zenadth Kes.

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10/09/2026

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📅 Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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⏰ Advertising booking deadline:
12 noon, Wednesday, 23 September 2026

For all advertising enquiries or bookings, please contact:
Sharon “Shaz” Gallery
📞 0417 828 639
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🚭📹 Calls for a smoke-free generation are being made in traditional languages and music videos, while culturally grounded...
09/09/2026

🚭📹 Calls for a smoke-free generation are being made in traditional languages and music videos, while culturally grounded community events are bringing fun and unity to the community as part of a series of local launches for the national Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Campaign across Zenadth Kes.

🌺🌴 Torres Strait Kaziw Meta’s (TSKM’s) annual NAIDOC night celebrated Zenadth Kes culture, community and connection in a big way in the heart of Waiben last month.

📚🏫 Thousands of books have been delivered to Zenadth Kes in a Babcock initiative that partners with local schools and community organisations.

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