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Masig Island volunteer leads push for stronger marine rescue services
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) Masig Unit Commander Loice Naawi is working to st...
Joseph Guenzler 6 Nov 2026
Rat-free zone: Traditional Owners lead drone defence in western Torres Strait
Torres Strait Traditional Owners are leading efforts on Warul Kawa (Deliverance...
Giovanni Torre 30 Oct 2026
Entries open for 2027 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award
Entries have opened for the 2027 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, with more than...
Joseph Guenzler 13 Oct 2026
Bangarra’s 'Horizon' comes home to Zenadth Kes
Bangarra Dance Theatre's 'Horizon' has been screened under the stars at the Gab...
Joseph Guenzler 28 Sep 2026
Torres Strait artist shares Kulap/Gorr knowledge at Gab Titui
Torres Strait Islander artist and carver Anson Dorante has delivered his first i...
Joseph Guenzler 28 Sep 2026
Wakai Waian Healing moves Universal Aftercare into action across Zenadth Kes

Wakai Waian Healing is set to begin the second phase of its Universal Aftercare project across Zenadth Kes, with an initial focus on improving access to mental health education and regular psychology...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 25, 2026
Grants program supports strong and healthy Zenadth Kes

Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) community organisations, sporting clubs, schools, councils, and eligible individuals and groups across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) are being encoura...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 13, 2026
Traditional Owners continue fight for climate justice in Torres Strait

Torres Strait Traditional Owner Uncle Pabai Pabai has vowed to continue fighting for his community and future generations as his landmark climate case returns to court.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 28, 2026
Five years on from 'life changing' legal recognition of Torres Strait child-rearing practice

It will soon be five years since 'life-changing' legislation allowed for legal recognition of culturally significant child rearing practice for Torres Strait Islander families.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 15, 2026
Saibai Island launches first seasonal calendar to preserve cultural knowledge

Traditional song, dance and a community march recently marked the launch of Saibai Island's first seasonal calendar, Saibailgaw Mura Zugubaw Thonaral.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 8, 2026
Meriam people mark Mabo Day with push for cultural governance

Thirty-four years after the Mabo decision changed Australian legal history, Meriam Traditional Owners have announced plans to pursue a new community-led governance model grounded in culture, tradition...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 4, 2026
Zenadth Kes communities lead aftercare report on mental wellbeing

A Zenadth Kes aftercare report has been finalised after months of consultation with communities across the Torres Strait. The Wakai Waian Healing Aftercare Steering Committee met on Monday to finalise...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 2, 2026
Tenders called for redevelopment of Moa Island primary health care centres

Tenders have been called for the redevelopment of the St Paul's and Kubin community primary health care centres on Moa Island in the Torres Strait.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 2, 2026
Callout for Torres Strait artists ahead of Cairns and Darwin art fairs

Torres Strait Regional Authority's Gab Titui Cultural Centre has opened artwork submissions for Indigenous artists across the Torres Strait region, including Bamaga and Seisia, ahead of major Indigeno...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 20, 2026
Remote jobs expansion backs Indigenous business on Waiben

The federal government is doubling the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program from 3,000 to 6,000 remote jobs with a $299 million investment, linking the expansion to Closing the Gap targets on...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 16, 2026
Torres Strait student hostel becomes first Indigenous certified boarding house under 'imperative' national framework

A Zenadh Kes student boarding house has joined a small group of Australian boarding schools - and become the first Indigenous provider among them - to be recognised within a national safety and qualit...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Dec 3, 2025
Sámi people to take Finland government to court

The launch of a legal claim from the Indigenous Sámi people against the government of Finland involving climate change and cultural traditions is drawing on an Australian precedent in which Tor...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 3, 2025
Torres Strait Islander Occupational Therapist Jena Stephen set to strengthen NDIS access and support

A Torres Strait Islander Occupational Therapist has joined Wakai Waian Healing, bringing new momentum to local, culturally grounded health care across the islands.

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Tom Hearn Oct 16, 2025
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