Col Jones

Col Jones, located on Waibene (Thursday Island), is a department store offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, sporting goods, footwear, air conditioning units, whitegoods, electrical appliances, homewares, furniture, and bedding. Established in 1978 as a family-owned business, it has been managed by Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) since 2017. Leveraging the buying power of groups like Sportspower and Betta Home Living, Col Jones provides the Torres Strait community with access to quality goods at affordable prices. The store also offers commercial services, supplying a wide range of products for commercial orders, including domestic and commercial-grade electrical appliances, cooking appliances, air conditioning units, furniture, and gym equipment. Col Jones serves Waibene and the entire Torres Strait region through its shipping partners, ensuring that residents have access to essential goods and services.