Cape York Weekly FREE – #229 | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Editor Lyndon Keane: 0419 891 666 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
PEACE FOR YOUTH WEEK
There was slime, fun runs, sporting success and lots of colour when Napranum and Aurukun marked Youth Week 2025 with five days of activities last week. Report – Page 2
INSIDE TODAY
QUESTIONS OVER GROWER INPUT Page 3
PRINCIPAL RINGS FINAL BELL Page 7 AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
Cape impacted by lengthy closure
Fury over ferry
Tourism operators say the Jardine River ferry operator is “holding the Cape to ransom” over plans to close the service for a month as thousands of visitors prepare to head north. Coverage – Pages 4-5
MAPOON PILOT ON TCICA RADAR Page 17
ROADHOUSE TAKING STRIKE Page 22
WHAT’S ON @ THE ALBY...
SPORTS BAR EASTER TRADING HOURS: • Monday to Thursday: 10am – midnight • Easter Saturday – Easter Monday: 11am – late • Good Friday: closed • No Trivia on Wednesday 16th DECK RESTAURANT CLOSED FROM TUESDAY 15TH – MONDAY 21ST
Wishing all our patrons a safe and happy Easter break!