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Kowanyama – A Community United
Leaders in caring for Country and developing pathways for our future generations
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Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
Kowanyama means “place of many waters” in the Yir Yoront language. The community includes the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront [or Kokomenjen] and Kunjen clans, who each have language and other cultural differences.
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire consists of beautiful and unique wetlands and delta mangroves in the north, extending to forest country of the central peninsula.
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire is administered by the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009. Council has an elected Mayor and Councillors who work closely with an Executive Team to deliver services to the community.
Place of many waters.
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Skys the Limit for Drone Essential Graduates
Soaring to new heights in Kowanyama! 🌤️ Four participants completed the Drone Essentials workshop at The Studio on 14 August 2025, gaining skills in safe manual drone operation, CASA compliance, setup, and flight checks. With certificates in hand, they can now...
Regional Biosecurity 2025
Local biosecurity capabilities under the spotlight Land managers from Normanton to Pormpuraaw can rest a bit easier now as a two –year biosecurity project has drawn to a successful conclusion. The project involved Lands Protection Officers in the Shires of Cook,...
Roadworks – Speed Bumps
Kowanyama Street & Chapman Road Speed Humps Project: Chapman Road Traffic Safety – Installation of Concrete Speed Humps Locations: Chapman Road (in front of the Kowanyama Supermarket and Petrol Station) / Kowanyama Street (section between Minthalpm Street and...
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