Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC

19/10/2026

⚠️NPA Road Works Update⚠️

This section of road along Lui Street Bamaga is currently being upgraded.

NPARC is committed to improving infrastructure & thanks NPA community for understanding during the construction!

18/10/2026

✈️ Building skills and strengthening aviation safety at NPARC! 🦅

Three members of the NPARC airport team attended an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Implement Wildlife Hazard Control Measures Course in Cairns and at Innisfail Airport from 12–16 October.

The courses provided valuable opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills in aerodrome operations, reporting procedures and wildlife hazard management — all essential to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations.

Investing in training and professional development helps ensure our team is equipped to manage risks, protect aviation safety and support the ongoing operation of our airport.

Well done to our team members Damien Elu and Mervyn Bond for their commitment to learning and continuous improvement! 👏

17/10/2026

‼️Community Notice‼️

Please see advice from TCHHS for Injinoo - Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) Outbreak ⚠

There have been 4 APSGN cases in Injinoo in the past month. APSGN affects the kidneys, following skin or throat infections from Group A Strep bacteria.

There will be a screening for children in Injinoo who are between 12 months and up to 16 years of age NEXT WEEK! This will help to protect the community and look for further cases.

If your child has:
👉 Skin sores
👉 Scabies itch or rash
👉 Puffy face, arms or legs
👉 Dark or red urine
👉 Swollen feet ..then they could have Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN).

ℹ️ Children’s screening information: ℹ️
- Screening will be held at the school, clinic and home visits
- Screening will run all week, Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October
- Screening includes a visual skin check for sores, scabies or other skin conditions, asking about sore throats, checking for puffy face, hands or feet and asking about dark coloured urine.
- Any children identified with symptoms or requiring treatment will be referred to the clinic.

⚠ Bad sickness in Injinoo - Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) Outbreak ⚠

There have been 4 APSGN cases in Injinoo in the past month. APSGN affects the kidneys, following skin or throat infections from Group A Strep bacteria.

There will be a screening for children in Injinoo who are between 12 months and up to 16 years of age NEXT WEEK! This will help to protect the community and look for further cases.

If your child has:
👉 Skin sores
👉 Scabies itch or rash
👉 Puffy face, arms or legs
👉 Dark or red urine
👉 Swollen feet ..then they could have Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN).

ℹ️ Children’s screening information: ℹ️
- Screening will be held at the school, clinic and home visits
- Screening will run all week, Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October
- Screening includes a visual skin check for sores, scabies or other skin conditions, asking about sore throats, checking for puffy face, hands or feet and asking about dark coloured urine.
- Any children identified with symptoms or requiring treatment will be referred to the clinic.

16/10/2026

It’s been a great week advocating for the five communities of NPA, representing our region, Mayor PoiPoi and Council took Community needs to Canberra.

✅Council put forward the issues and challenges we face to various Senators, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and Senior Policy Advisors.

✅Council asked for commitment from the federal government to address the critical infrastructure upgrades to improve the liveability of the NPA.

✅Council will continue to advocate and work with all levels of government to ensure the needs of the NPA are heard, funded and resourced.

🙏Thank you to the following Parliamentarians for making the time meet and engage with NPARC this week:

📍Hon Julian Hill MP Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs

📍Hon Kristy McBain MP Minister for Regional Development, Local Governments and Territories

📍Senator Hon Malarndirri McCarthy Minister for Indigenous Australians

📍Member for Leichhardt Hon Matt Smith MP

📍Senator Hon Nita Green - Senator for Queensland

📍Senator Hon Anthony Chisholm - Assistant Minister for Regional Development

📍Office of the Minister for Housing - Hon Clare O’Neil MP

📍Office of the Minister for Communications - Hon Anika Wells MP

📍Office of the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy - Hon Dan Tehan MP















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16/10/2026

🔥🔥Bush Fire Alert for NPA Communities ‼️

For all current warnings, updates and mapping, go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE - Bamaga and New Mapoon (Cape York) - fire as at 2:37pm Friday, 16 October 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Bamaga, New Mapoon, Seisia, Umagico and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Bamaga, New Mapoon, Seisia, Umagico and surrounding areas. This is from several fires burning near Gowa Close, Bamaga and near Langie Draha Street, New Mapoon.

Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.
- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au/ - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

14/10/2026

Community Reminder for Seisia & New Mapoon - Planned Water Shut Off tonight at 9pm

13/10/2026

After months of planning, this week in Canberra, NPARC is advocating to Federal Parliament for our 5 communities of the NPA.

Making the most of day one, Mayor PoiPoi and Councillors engaged with Senator the Hon. Nita Green, Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm and Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith MP.

Whilst in Canberra this week,our top priorities includes:

📍Housing for our Growing Communities.
📍Securing the NPA’s Water Supply.
📍Public Transport to connect our 5 communities.
📍NPA Airport Terminal Upgrade.
📍Supporting Local Business Development.
📍Building Local Food Security.
📍NPA Cultural & Visitor Centre.
📍Consolidating Council Operations.
📍New Jardine River Ferry.
📍Improving Access Roads.
📍Seisia Wharf Redevelopment.
📍Resolving Land Tenure.

Priority number one for our region is addressing the long standing issue of lack of housing, Council is calling on the Federal Government to provide funding to assist in reducing the overcrowding & address the housing crisis we continue to face as a region.

The decision we need from government:

✅$120 million over six years for 120 or more new dwellings across the five NPA communities.
✅$3 million to address the immediate and short term housing needs & upgrades to existing homes.
✅$14 million for solar panels, batteries & air conditioning for all social housing.
✅Seed funding for the development of a skilled local construction workforce to support & build our local economy.














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12/10/2026

❌SPRINKLER BAN IS CURRENT - ALL NPA ❌ 💦

Due to serious water shortages this dry season - Please DO NOT USE SPRINKLERS to water gardens - until further notice!

The more we continue to use the sprinklers during this busy & extremely hot period will result in water shut downs across the 5 NPA communities to refill our reservoirs.

Being Water Wise is everybody’s business 💦👍

12/10/2026

‼️💧 WATER OUTAGE - SEISIA & NEW MAPOON - Wed 14 October @ 9pm until 9am on Thursday 15 October‼️

Water storage levels across NPA are dangerously low. Current outages will ensure that water storage increase to more sustainable levels.

Council is working with Veolia to ensure that safe, reliable water remains available to the whole community.
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