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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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Community Flood Survey
Have your say - let Council know about flood issues in Community! Council, along with consultants BMT are undertaking further flood studies to help develop a flood emergency plan for Kowanyama. The survey will help the team understand more about historic and current...
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