Cape York Weekly FREE – #258| Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Bronze award leaders show true mettle
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QUAKE SHAKES LOCKHART RIVER Page 2
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Photo: Supplied.
Jacqueline Keppel and Chantelle Walmbeng remain in high spirits despite the challenging adventure journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. The pair represents half of the four youth leaders from Aurukun and Napranum motivating others to put themselves out of their comfort zone and build self-confidence. Meet our inspiring youth leaders on Page 7.
Island death Mayor extends shire’s sympathy CAPE York has reached out to the family of the 80-yearold Sydney woman who died on Lizard Island. Suzanne Rees was reported missing hours after the Coral
Adventurer cruise ship visited the island on Saturday, 25 October. A search recovered her body on the island the following morning. “I extend my sincerest con-
dolences to the woman’s family, friends and those affected by this tragedy,” Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes said on behalf of the community. – Continued page 2
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has returned to Cairns. Photo: Facebook.
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9 A LESSON FOR US ALL Page 13
READY FOR RACEDAY? Page 19
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