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Three councils energised in $1m solar system outlay

Solar can store power and save on bills in any conditions. Photo: File. Torres, Cook and Pormpuraaw Aboriginal shire councils will share in excess of $1 million to help establish more solar systems and reduce energy bills. Diesel to Daylight: Torres Shire Council’s clean energy transition has secured our region’s most sizeable piece of the pie in the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund. The council will install solar…Solar Power · Thursday Island Read Article

Screen Queensland selects microfilm projects for Authentic ZK initiative

Screen Queensland has unveiled the four selected microfilm projects to be produced for the ABC as part of the agency’s Authentic ZK initiative, designed to elevate the experience of emerging filmmakers from the Torres Strait. Jillian Bowie, Fletcher Glover, Ella Kris, and Kantesha Ward, all from Thursday Island, will be supported to produce short-form factual screen stories showcasing the history and community members of their region. Delivered …Thursday Island · Thursday Island Read Article

Introducing Matt Stevens, Fortem volunteer

Some of Fortem’s work is only possible thanks to its incredible volunteers, and that includes Matt Stevens who has been supporting Fortem’s work in his own time for the past 2 years. Matt helps to deliver social connection events for Fortem, bringing together first responders and their families to learn something new, boost wellbeing, grow connections and build resilience. He believes the ‘best measure of wealth is health’ and would tell his 15-…Thursday Island · Thursday Island Read Article

Teenager fights for life after being attacked by shark while fishing: 'His friends acted with incredible bravery'

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A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being bitten by a shark while fishing with friends off Thursday Island, located in Australia's Torres Strait. What happened? According to local reports, the attack occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 11, when the teen entered the water and was struck on the chest. "His friends acted with incredible bravery and quick thinking," the Torres Shire Council said in a statement, per People. Emergency respo…Shark Attack · Thursday Island Read Article

National health award honours former Thursday Island doctor

Dr Scott says his first senior medical role on Thursday Island is `still probably the best job I’ve ever had’. Photo: Supplied. A doctor whose first senior role was on Thursday Island has been honoured at the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards. Dr Andrew Scott was named Rural/Remote Health Professional of the Year at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday night, 5 November. Dr Scott said the commitment to providing top-of-sco…Thursday Island · Thursday Island Read Article

Teen critically injured after shark attack in Queensland

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A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening abdominal injuries after he was attacked by a shark in Queensland’s far north. Emergency...Sharks · Thursday Island See the Story