Cape York Weekly FREE – #263 | Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Setting new standards on Thursday Island
INSIDE TODAY
The pride is palpable, the meaning unmistakeable, and the smiles unforgettable – welcome to Torres Strait Kaziw Meta (TSKM) where the Thursday Island boarding facility has just marked a major milestone for the region. Full story, page 10.
MP BACK ON THE TRAIL Page 4
LAURA PUB UP FOR SALE Page 7
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
All smiles: 2025 Kaziw Meta boarders (standing) Nazareth Fauid, Loretta Trinkoon and Shan Warusam; (sitting) Lucinda Kris and Pele Mene. Photo: Supplied.
ARE YOU CYCLONE SAFE? Health presses to put plans in place
CAPE York, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area residents are urged to prepare for potential cyclones or other weather events in the region. Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) chief executive Rex O’Rourke said health facilities were already well prepared for such situations.
“Whether it’s a cyclone, bushfire, floods or prolonged power outages, our region has seen it all,” he said. Mr O’Rourke said health preparations for summer started months in advance to ensure the region was ready. “Every health facility in the Torres and Cape HHS region
has individual emergency management plans in place and staff members are familiar with these,’’ he said. “Natural disasters are unpredictable which is why preparation is important, not only for the health service, but everyone in the community. “That’s why, as part of our an-
nual preparations, all our health facilities work closely with local government authorities and their communities as part of their Local Disaster Management Groups (LDMGs) to ensure our disaster preparedness plans are aligned.” Continued page 2
YEAR 6 CELEBRATES Page 11
BUMPER YEAR IN SPORT Page 18
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
WEDNESDAY
TACOS! TRIVIA YOUR CHOICE NIGHT OF 3 TACOS FOR $15
SPORTS BAR 6PM - 8.30PM
FROM 7.30PM
$15
RUMP NIGHT
FRIDAY 5.30 – 7.30PM
JAG THE JOKER
JACKPOTS WEEKLY ‘TIL JOKER IS FOUND!
+ MEAT TRAY RAFFLES
FROM 7.30PM
MUSICAL BINGO FREE TO PLAY WITH GREAT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS
THE DECK RESTAURANT IS OPEN 7 DAYS, 6 TO 8.30PM