Yarrabah is the traditional country of the Gunggandji and Mandingalbay Yidinji people.
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council fosters unity, respect for elders, celebrate courage, facilitate connection, refine for efficiency and acknowledge equality and govern with integrity.
Grab the Snap Send Solve app, snap a quick photo, and send it straight to Council. Help us keep Yarrabah safe, clean, and beautiful.
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council advises that the date of the April 2026 upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting has been changed.
New Meeting Date: Monday, 27 April 2026
Location: Council Chambers, 56 Sawmill Road, Yarrabah
Time: 09:00am
Yarrabah Community Safety Plan Review 2025 — Endorsed Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council has endorsed the Yarrabah Community Safety Plan Review 2025, developed in partnership with
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
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On behalf of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, I welcome you to our online community space.
The land within the boundaries of Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council is the traditional country of the Gunggandji and Yidinji peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge all Yarrabah people brought here from various locations under past government policies.
Our community is strong, proud and deeply connected to culture and country. That connection guides Council’s work as we build local opportunity, improve services and support the wellbeing of our families.
Thank you for visiting and for being part of Yarrabah’s journey.
Daryl Sexton
Mayor
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Keeping country and community safe starts with good info. The QLD Traffic flood cams show what’s happening on the ground so you can plan travel and stay clear of rising water. For emergencies and road closures, follow The Bureau of Meteorology and SES updates.
Click here to go to the QLD Traffic flood cams website.
Choose geographical area: Cairns and Far North
Then choose from the either of the following cams:
Images refresh periodically and may be delayed. Camera downtime can occur during severe weather. This service is for awareness only. Always follow official advice and road closure notifications.
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.
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