Weipa Billfish Tournament – Young guns shine at tournament
The future of the Weipa Billfish Club appears to be bright if the results from the club’s annual major tournament are any indication ... The 2022 Hastings Deering Weipa Billfish Tournament attracted 54 anglers in 16 boats, comprising five juniors, 10 women and 39 men.
Held to ransom – Apunipima left vulnerable after hack
Samuel Davis. The private medical records of Cape York patients may have already fallen into the hands of crime syndicates lurking on the dark web, a cyber security expert has warned. Apunipima Cape York Health Council confirmed on Thursday that a third party had accessed its data and possibly downloaded medical records after leaked emails revealed a major data breach.
Celebrations around the Cape as new CEO kicks off tenure in NPA
Samuel Davis. Empowering Traditional Owners to create new economic opportunities and improving consultation with mining companies will be two key areas of focus for Cape York Land Council’s newly appointed CEO. Dion Creek wasted little time settling into the role, serving as master of ceremonies at an event recognising the Native Title rights of Traditional Owners in the Northern Peninsula Area last week.
Mayor eyes biosecurity alternatives across Cape
Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott says the closure of the Cape York Biosecurity Centre appears to be a foregone conclusion and plans must start for alternative measures in the region. Cr Scott spoke with officials from the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture on Friday and walked away believing that there was little hope of saving the Coen facility.
Cape’s finest shine at Savannah
Samuel Davis. Music is a family business in Cape York. And for Black Image Band’s Vince Harrigan, it all started in the backyard playing for aunties, uncles and cousins ... This week, the group were one of two Cape-based acts to perform at Savannah in the Round festival in Mareeba featuring stellar acts including the Waifs, King Stingray, Shannon Noll and more.
Ready for takeoff
Samuel Davis. Skytrans will take off to new destinations across Cape York and beyond as the airline aims to increase its share in the lucrative tourism and charter markets. Fuelled by optimism within the aviation industry, the company will add two 50-seater Dash 8-300s to its fleet in the coming months with more planes en route in 2023.
Traditional Owners likely to take over Coen facility
The state government appears likely to hand the keys to the Cape York Biosecurity Centre to local Traditional Owners, with no plans to keep a permanent biosecurity presence. Cape York Weekly can reveal the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has been in talks with the Cape York Land Council about giving the facility to Traditional Owners when it shuts down, which could be in a matter of months.
Local hero bows out a champion
Cliffy Pearson retired from rodeo in fine style on Saturday night, taking top points in the open saddle bronc in front of adoring fans at the Hope Vale Bulls and Broncs event. The win was bittersweet for Pearson, who dedicated it in honour of Roxanne Hart, who passed away recently.
