Aurukun

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Aurukun, Queensland? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Aurukun, Queensland, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Aurukun, Queensland, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Kugu Mu'inh (also known as Wik Muinh, Kuku Muinh, Wik Muin, Kuku-Mu'inh) is a traditional language of the area which includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire. The first recorded contac…

Aurukun is a town and coastal locality in the Shire of Aurukun and the Shire of Cook in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is an Indigenous community. In the 2021 census, the locality of Aurukun had a population of 1,…

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” — Proverb

“Better late than never.” — Proverb

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” — Proverb

“Too many cooks spoil the broth.” — Proverb

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” — Proverb

“Practice makes perfect.” — Proverb

“Look before you leap.” — Proverb

“Laughter is the best medicine.” — Proverb

“There's no place like home.” — Proverb

“Honesty is the best policy.” — Proverb

“Make hay while the sun shines.” — Proverb