Cape York Weekly

06/08/2025

What started as a chance crossing of paths on Cape York has morphed into an award-winning business recognised as one of the best in Far North Queensland for one couple.

What started as a chance crossing of paths on Cape York has morphed into an award-winning business recognised as one…

05/08/2025

Cook MP David Kempton says the engagement of design consultant BVN is a crucial step in the $200m Cooktown Hospital redevelopment and giving the community the health infrastructure it "needs and deserves".

The appointment of a design consultant for the $200 million Cooktown Hospital redevelopment moves the project a vital step closer…

05/08/2025

Construction contractors, not locals or tourists, were behind last week's theft of the Croc Tent's beloved mascot.

He is bruised, battered and missing two legs, but the Croc Tent’s beloved mascot has been returned home after being…

05/08/2025

Want to know what's happening around the sporting fields on Cape York? Here are the weekly sports briefs for 5 August 2025.

Three-club win for Smith Eighteen players tackled the front nine at Carpentaria Golf Club with empty bags when Wackers held…

05/08/2025

It is no easy feat to run a business, especially in a remote community, but one Weipa woman’s leadership has earned her the Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year title at a prestigious Cairns gala.

It is no easy feat to run a business, especially in a remote community, but one Weipa woman's leadership has…

05/08/2025

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Cooktown to Hope Vale - fire as at 11:09am Tuesday, 5 August 2025



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Cooktown, Hope Vale and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Cooktown, Hope Vale and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn in the Hann State Forest. This fire is under control.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- No properties are at risk.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if needed.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

04/08/2025

Leichhardt MP Matt Smith wore his heart on his sleeve when he delivered a maiden speech full of self-deprecation and raw honesty on 28 July.

Cape York, self-deprecating humour and raw honesty featured heavily when rookie Leichhardt MP Matt Smith delivered his maiden speech in…

04/08/2025

It’s Monday afternoon once again and the printer is babysitting this week’s paper, which means you can now catch up on all the latest Cape York and Torres Strait news with our digital version of edition 245.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:

📰 Why two Far North MPs are butting heads about how the state’s saltwater crocodile population should be managed.
📰 Which Cape York business operators are the toast of the Cairns Business Women’s Club after it held its awards gala on 26 July.
📰 What happened after the beloved mascot of a Cape York tourism icon was stolen last week.
📰 How Leichhardt MP Matt Smith sold Cape York and his 150,000 square kilometre electorate during his maiden parliamentary address.
📰 Why Artemis Station is celebrating an incredible result for the endangered golden-shouldered parrot.
📰 Why Cape York and Torres Strait communities were showing love for their rangers and rural firefighters last week.
📰 Why budding cowboys and cowgirls will be returning to the classroom in the lead-up to the 20th Weipa Rodeo.
📰 How Cooktown’s junior swim stars impressed at the short course championships in Cairns, despite not having a coach.

Read all about it, and much more, by clicking on

https://capeyorkweekly.com.au/cape-york-weekly-edition-245/17579/

04/08/2025

Weipa will head to the polls on 16 August after five candidates nominated to fill the vacancy in the WTA chamber.

Weipa voters will head to the ballot box in less than a fortnight to determine who will fill the vacant…

04/08/2025

A Cape York artist’s take on health has made it to the shores of New Zealand after she was selected to represent Australian Indigenous culture to the Maori dental association.

A Cape York artist's take on health has made it to the shores of New Zealand after she was selected…

03/08/2025

Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan will receive $200,000 to help the victims of domestic and family violence, and financial abuse on the path to long-term financial independence.

Cape York and Torres Strait Islander women are normally there for accommodation during a medical trip to Cairns, but a…

03/08/2025

Cooktown’s newest burlesque dancers are walking a little taller after overcoming stage fright as student performers at the Bellahdi Dance Troupe Christmas in July showcase.

Cooktown's newest burlesque dancers are walking a little taller after overcoming stage fright as student performers at the Bellahdi Dance…