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As the closest Aboriginal community to Cairns it’s a stunning drive or just a short boat trip away. With this in mind, Yarrabah is rolling out the welcome mat to celebrate its new look Music and Culture Festival in August.
Learn more at the Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival website
Below are links to the Yarrabah News from previous years: Yarrabah Newsletter – 5 May 2020 (PDF) Yarrabah Newsletter –
After what has been a windy and wild Wet Season we talk to Vincent Schreiber, volunteer with Yarrabah QFES and
In this the first edition of the new Yarrabah Community Newsletter we look back at Survival Day in community and
Council office is open Monday to Thursday from 8.00 am to 4:45 pm and Friday from 8.00am to 12.15 pm.
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council (YASC) respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands within the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire boundaries the Gunggandji and Yidinji peoples, recognising their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country. Council recognises the important role of Traditional Owners in caring for lands and waters and is committed to working in collaboration with them in shaping the future of the community. The Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council also wishes to acknowledge all the Yarrabah people brought here from various locations under past government policies. Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council pays its respects to Elders past and present and acknowledges the ongoing strength of Traditional Owner families in maintaining their culture, knowledge and connection to Country.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
