CONVICT-ERA HANDCUFFS DISCOVERED AT QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
A visit to the Queensland Museum in Brisbane late last year by Museum staff member, Sallie Davie, turned up some interesting finds. Conservator, Judith Hickson, delved into their archives and found a set of convict leg irons and a pair of handcuffs from Norfolk Island.
04 February 2022
NI Waste Management Strategy Consultation
NIRC is currently in the process of reviewing the Norfolk Island Waste Management Strategic Plan, a document developed in 2015 which set the basis for our current waste management system
04 February 2022
INVITATION FOR TENDERS NORFOLK ISLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Invitations for tender for the provision of domestic and commercial waste management services for the NIRC Waste Management Centre are closing soon.
04 February 2022
Council Building Approval and Compliance Services Changes
This now means that, for scheduling of building inspections or for general questions or issues in relation to building approvals, these are to be directed to the following contact details:
04 February 2022
Bee Survey - Thank you
The help and hospitality of Norfolk’s beekeepers, the Flora & Fauna Society and the Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment was fantastic and provided a clear picture of bee health across the Island.
03 February 2022
ASSISTANT MINISTER VISIT TO NORFOLK ISLAND
I am looking forward to visiting Norfolk Island from 3-6 February, where I will meet with a range of stakeholders from across the community to discuss and explore our shared priorities for the future sustainability of Norfolk Island, and the opportunities this presents.
03 February 2022
EMNI - 3 February 2022
Information about the conditions of travelling to Norfolk Island is available on Councils website at link http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/covid-19-advice-norfolk.... All travel related enquiries should be directed to the Incident Controller.
03 February 2022
Congratulations to our new citizens and Australia Day Award recipients
As Administrator of Norfolk Island, welcoming new citizens to our island each year on Australia Day and awarding individuals for their dedication and commitment to our community is one of the highpoints of my position.
28 January 2022
Tourism News
Norfolk Island has featured in a SLTS Marketing Campaign including a four page editorial and full page destination advertisement plus a digital feature on their website. “Norfolk Island is a rock star. And, as Susan Elliott writes, this tiny South Pacific performer knows how to stage a world-class show”.
28 January 2022
EMNI - 27th January 2022
Histopath laboratories at the Brisbane International Airport terminal has confirmed that they will again be opening at 6:30am on the mornings of Norfolk Island flights to provide PCR testing for passengers. The Brisbane clinics hours are 6:30am to 11:00pm seven days a week.
27 January 2022
Norfolk Island Government Gazette No:2
The Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) requires an events management company to manage the Foundation Day commemorative event on 6 March 2022, and are seeking quotes from interested parties.
20 January 2022
EMNI - 19 January 2022
To reduce pressure on the health system during the current Omicron outbreak, EMNI has adopted a series of requirements for those travelling to the island. These are compulsory for everyone, and they are different to the requirements that are currently in place for most interstate travel on the mainland.
20 January 2022