Cape York Weekly FREE – #246 | Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Editor Lyndon Keane: 0419 891 666 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
Denica makes Declan a book star A MAN’S love of motorbikes has morphed into a heartwarming story of a little boy who just wants to explore the world on two wheels thanks to Weipa mum Denica Bowden, who can now add “published author” to her resume. Read the story (about the story) on Page 5.
INSIDE TODAY
THIRD NABBED OVER BUST Page 2
RIO’S $275M GREEN LIGHT Page 3 AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
WEIPA DECIDES
GONG FOR WEIPA’S FAY Page 15
FIVE CANDIDATES CONTEST WTA BY-ELECTION
Weipa voters will head to the polls on Saturday to decide who will take up the vacant spot around the table in the Weipa Town Authority chamber. Meet the five candidates vying for your vote on Pages 10-11.
WHAT’S ON @ THE ALBY... MONDAY $18 PASTA
NIGHT
YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE TOSSED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PASTA: SPAGHETTI LINGUINE CHICKEN TORTELLINI OR GF PENNE
TUESDAY
JAG THE JOKER JACKPOT $2200 THIS WEEK!
WEDNESDAY
TACOS! TRIVIA YOUR CHOICE NIGHT OF 3 TACOS FOR $15
SPORTS BAR 6PM - 8.30PM
FROM 7.30PM
$15
SCORPIONS WIN LEAGUE FINAL Page 27
FRIDAY 5.30 – 7.30PM
JAG THE JOKER
JACKPOTS WEEKLY ‘TIL JOKER IS FOUND!
+ MEAT TRAY RAFFLES
FROM 7.30PM
RUMP MUSICAL BINGO FREE TO PLAY WITH GREAT NIGHT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS
THE DECK RESTAURANT IS OPEN 7 DAYS, 6 TO 8.30PM