Ranger team gathers around new tractor to get safety tips from Damien McKechnie, GR8 Northern Ag. The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Land and Sea Rangers have reason to celebrate as they recently took delivery of a brand-new Kubota L4600 tractor. Senior Ranger...

Disclaimer:The following post contains information regarding recently deceased Elders of the Kowanyama Community. We understand that this news may be sensitive and emotionally challenging for Community Members. It is with our deepest sympathies that we inform our...

The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Rangers and Councillor Teddy Bernard recently represented the Kowanyama Community at the 2023 North Australia Fire Forum in Darwin. L-R: Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Rangers Zian Dick, Anzac Frank and Councillor Teddy...

Last month, eight local high school students had the opportunity of gaining work experience in Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council's Community Services and Cultural Heritage Department. L-R: Keonia Sinnamon, Janae Mango, Erica Sinnamon, Steven Kean Jr. After expressing...

Following the recent meeting of the Oriners-Sefton Advisory Committee, Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council (KASC) has organised for Private Property signage to be installed at Oriners-Sefton. New signs make it clear that Oriners-Sefton is private property and Rangers...

Last month, the first meeting of the Oriners-Sefton Advisory Committee took place at the Kowanyama Lands Office. The OSEF Advisory Committee were happy to get a range of ideas and issues up on the whiteboard at their first meeting. L-R: Tim Malachi, Craig Goggleye,...

Last week, the Kowanyama Community welcomed Cynthia Lui MP, as she visited several landmarks and organisations in the area. L-R: Cr. David Jack, Cr. Teddy Bernard, Cynthia Lui MP Member for Cook, Mayor Robbie Sands and A/CEO Kevin Bell meeting at Kowanyama Aboriginal...

Darby Horace and Fitzroy Lawrence have been selected as the two Senior Rangers that will lead the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council (KASC) Ranger Program into the future. The first day on the job! Fitzroy Lawrence (L) and Darby Horace (R) being welcomed as the new...

The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council (KASC) Rangers joined a specialist operation last month to trial the use of drones for aerial burning. Rangers learning the details of keeping a fire drone in operation. Travis Gilbo (L) loading incendiary devices into the...

Last month, the Local District Disaster Management Group (LDMG) hosted a simulated training exercise at Kowanyama Airport. Disaster Training Exercise Participants including Council Staff, Airport Staff, Kowanyama Rangers, Queensland Police Service, Rural Fire Service,...

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council has traded in its 12M grader for a 140 CAT grader under a program designed by Council’s Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services department. L-R: Hayden Shorey, Alex Barker, Mayor Robbie Sands, Acting CEO Kevin Bell and Nick...

The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Lands Office is buzzing with excitement as they start preparing for the upcoming carbon burning on Oriners-Sefton Country. Ranger crew celebrating a successful Fire Control Training Session with Daryl Killin. Fire Operations...