Aurukun

Aurukun Shire Council is the local government authority serving the community of Aurukun in Queensland. The Council recognises the Wik, Wik Waya and Kugu peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and highlights respect, culture, leadership and community as values central to local life. Its website provides information about the Shire, its people, history, culture, events and community needs, alongside council decisions, policies, plans, budgets and annual reports.

The Council delivers and coordinates a broad range of local services. These include road, building and airport operations; water and wastewater management; waste disposal, animal control and environmental health; and community, health, childcare, aged-care and cultural services. It also provides remote consumer services and supports local business development, economic development, tourism and infrastructure planning. Residents and visitors can find practical information about accommodation, shopping, fishing charters, arts and craft, and the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre, which features sculpture, painting and weaving.