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Third place in Uluru – Kata Tjuta marathon

No one said this would be easy, but just know that nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment. Recently the Mornington Island Deadly Runners (four seriously talented Mornington Island youth) represented the Mornington Shire region with great pride. The young guns put...

Indigenous Leaders Forum 2017

• C O U N C I L L O R S • Last week, Mornington Shire Councillors flew to Cairns, to attend the (LGAQ) Indigenous Leaders Forum (#ILF2017). Housing programs, greater community health and job creation were the main issues that resonated across the state’s indigenous...

Lester's life changing surgery

This morning Lester Ben was flown off Mornington Island for a kidney transplant in Brisbane. He will be the second Wellesley Island resident to ever receive the life – giving operation. Mr Ben, joined on the long journey south with wife Amanda, says he has...

Public transport must be addressed

Mornington Shire Council is seeking feedback regarding the public transport system currently in place for the island community. Regional Express Airlines is the sole provider of public transport to and from the region. READ MORE