Thursday, 11 April 2024
Stories and events of the Kaurareg homeland of Kaiwalagal, the Torres Strait homeland and Cape York homelands of the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadhaykenu and Gudang Peoples.
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Results declared as Councils celebrate Incumbent Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby is declared re-elected and all 15 outer island Divisions are finalised as the Council struggles to organise their swearing-in ceremony. Last Friday the Torres Shire Council held their formal swearing-in ceremony for their new Mayor and councillors in an event that was live-streamed and celebrated on the street. See full stories and pics on PAGES 8 & 9 N
MAIN PIC: Group shot outside council office. INSET: Mayor Elsie Seriat with Annie Seriat (left) and her mum May (right). Pics by Carli Willis.
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