Cape York Weekly FREE – #282 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Editorial: lmortimer@region.com.au|Advertising: sales@region.com.au
DANNY NOSE BEST
INSIDE TODAY
HOUSING CRISIS HITS HARD Page 6
HARTWIG MEETS AUSSIE STAR Page 9
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
Danny the determined leak detection dog is the star of one Cape council’s mission to sniff out water leaks before they turn into a much bigger problem. The highly trained pooch and his handler will be inspecting a sweeping section of the network in Cooktown before moving on to Lakeland, Laura and Coen. Full story page 3.
LONG ROAD
Don’t expect work on the PDR and access roads to wrap up anytime soon. A community forum has provided a detailed update on the expansive Cape York Region Package, the funding required – and why improvements need to be finished ASAP. Full story page 2.
NEW MAPOON SHOP REVAMP Page 11
ST JOEY’S MARKS MILESTONE Page 17
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