Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

17/06/2026

⚠️ Community Reminder:

Sorry Business will be taking place within the community tomorrow, Thursday 18 June 2026, between 9.30am-1pm for a funeral service.

Community members as well as visitors are respectfully asked to observe funeral protocols by stopping and giving way to the funeral procession.

Thank you for your respect and understanding.

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13/06/2026

📦 Sea Swift Fuel Delivery – Community Notice

Sea Swift will be landing on Palm Island for an essential freight delivery on:

• Sunday, 21 June 2026
ETA 6:00am – ETD 6:00pm

During this time, the boat ramp and surrounding area will be busy with barge operations, so residents are encouraged to plan ahead and make any alternative arrangements needed for launching or retrieving vessels.

Thank you, Palm community, for your understanding and cooperation as we support essential services for the island.

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

🚢 Palm Island Ferry Update – Sunday Service Changes

Hi everyone, just a quick update for our community regarding the ferry schedule this weekend.

We’re aware that today’s (Saturday) service experienced a 1-hour delay, and we appreciate everyone’s patience while that was managed.

There have also been changes to tomorrow’s (Sunday) ferry schedule due to low tide conditions:
👉 Depart Townsville: 2:00pm (2-hour delay)�👉 Depart Palm Island: 4:15pm

SeaLink has advised that these changes were necessary for safety due to tide conditions, and updates have been shared via their website, socials, and local SMS notifications.

We understand how important the ferry service is for travel, appointments, and family connections, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding with these unavoidable changes.

If you’re travelling tomorrow, please plan accordingly.

Thanks everyone for your patience and cooperation. 🙏

13/06/2026

⚠️ Community Notice 🦺

Council currently has heavy trucks and machinery moving through community and into the airport area today and possibly tomorrow for drainage works.

They’ll be working around 7am to 4pm.

We appreciate this notice should’ve gone out earlier — thanks for your patience.

Please take care around the airport road, keep an eye on kids and give the trucks plenty of space.

🙏 Stay safe everyone and look out for each other.

12/06/2026

📢 Community Notice – Reminder:

PIASC Community Engagement Sessions on Tuesday 16 June 2026 from 10:00am to 1:30pm at the Palm Island Council Chambers.

This is an opportunity to meet with Council and discuss any concerns, learn about upcoming projects and initiatives, ask questions, and have your say on matters affecting our community.

This is a great opportunity to connect with Council and contribute your ideas and feedback.

Please enquire at Reception for an application form, or phone: 07 47 700 200.

12/06/2026

📢 Community Notice – Reminder

The Community Consultation Expo will be held on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Palm Island PCYC Arena.

Come along and meet with service providers, learn about upcoming projects and initiatives, ask questions, and have your say on matters affecting our community.

This is a great opportunity to connect with organisations and contribute your ideas and feedback.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/06/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – HR Advisor (Recruitment)
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is looking for a dedicated HR professional to join our People & Capability team.
In this role, you’ll support end‑to‑end recruitment and help build a strong, capable workforce that reflects and supports our community.
HR Advisor (Recruitment) | Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
👉 Apply now or share with someone who might be interested.

07/06/2026

📢 Community Notice – Stall Holders Wanted!

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from Local Stall Holders for the Strike '57 Commemoration Event.

The event will be held over two days:

📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
📍 Palm Island PCYC
⏰ 10:00am – 6:00pm

📅 Wednesday, 10 June 2026
📍 Fred Clay Park
⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm

If you are interested in operating a stall at this year's event, please contact the Council Office to register your interest.

✅ Stall Fees are FREE for Local Stall Holders.
✅ Stall holders are encouraged to provide their own marquees where possible.

Please see the attached flyer for further information.

For registrations and enquiries, please contact the Council Office.

Thank you and we look forward to supporting local businesses and community members at this important commemorative event. Please share.

06/06/2026

STRIKE 57 PROGRAM 2026

Sunday, 7 June 2026- Day 1

Screening & Interview Panel
📍 Event Cinemas, Cinema 1
10 Fletcher Street

Monday, 8 June 2026 - Day 2

Day of Reflection
📍 Palm Island

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 - Day 3

Program of Events
📍 PCYC, Palm Island
🕙 Commencing from 10:00 AM

Wednesday, 10 June 2026- Day 4

Program of Events
📍 Fred Clay Park, Palm Island

Ferry Layover Schedule

Departs Townsville: 8:00 AM
Departs Palm Island: 4:15 PM
Featured Activities
Cultural Performances
Storytelling
Reflections from Strike 57 Families

Special Guest Performances
Sevese Isaro with Milton Thaiday

Thursday, 11 June 2026- Day 4

Program of Events
📍 Perfume Gardens, Townsville City

If you're around, please come along and show your support for these important events. Everyone is welcome to join us in reflection, storytelling, and cultural celebration.

Please share this post and help spread the word. ❤️