Cape York Weekly FREE – #271 | Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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INSIDE TODAY
Gold Coast Suns light up remote AFL talent
TORRES STRAIT DRUG BUST Page 2
FOREIGN BOATS BOARDED Page 3
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
AFL Cape York Boys House boarders have started training for the new season with newfound inspiration after a visit from the Gold Coast Suns. Photo: Supplied.
THE Gold Coast Suns have lit a fire under footy lovers at AFL Cape York Boys House just in time for the new season.Turn to page 19 for the full report.
Weipa faces animal care crisis by CHISA HASEGAWA CAPE Animal Protection Shelter (CAPS) has made the heartbreaking decision to close its books to new intakes as it operates at “200 per cent capacity”. The Weipa animal shelter issued an urgent plea to the community for more foster carers last
week after reaching its absolute limit. Currently, CAPS has 61 dogs in care after seeing a huge influx of surrenders in 2026, but president Shayna Reeves said the facility can only comfortably accommodate 32 animals at a time. “Running at 200 per cent ca-
pacity, it’s tough. When we get a phone call about a dog, we can’t just say, ‘yep, no worries’. Our shelter is full,” she said. “Basically, I’m relying on wherever the dog is to ensure that it remains safe and looked after until I can actually place it. “I’ve had to turn away two litters already; CAPS just isn’t in a
position to be able to take them on.” Ms Reeves said while they did not have space for new animals, CAPS could help out with food and any necessary preventative treatments for those wanting to surrender due to financial pressure. – Continued page 3
ARTISTS LEAVE LEGACY Page 6
NEW CHILDHOOD SERVICE Page 9
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