Palm Island

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

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 Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island? 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 Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island, 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 Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to j…

=== The path to self-governance === After the Land Act (Aboriginal and Islander Land Grants) Amendment Act 1982 had established a system for granting a Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) rather than land title to Indigenous…

The Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island is a special local government area of Queensland, Australia, managed by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council under a Deed of Grant in Trust granted to the community on 27 October …

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“Laughter is the best medicine.” — Proverb

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