Cape York Weekly FREE – #283 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Editorial: lmortimer@region.com.au|Advertising: sales@region.com.au
CHEERS TO THAT
INSIDE TODAY
Photo: Arnya Digital
SOCIAL WORKER SUPER-DAD Page 2
PDR FUNDING UP IN AIR Page 3
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
WEIPA DRESSES TO IMPRESS AT POPULAR CABARET FUNDRAISER
Weipa’s much-loved Wine by the Sea kindy fundraiser drew a big crowd for a ‘spectacular’ sell-out evening of fire eating, burlesque and jaw-dropping flexibility. Story and pictures page 15.
EVERYDAY HEROES
Healthcare workers going above and beyond to improve the lives of patients and their loved ones have been recognised in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service’s first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Story and pictures page 9.
AUTO MUSTER REVS UP Page 7
CRASH SPARKS WARNING Page 11
WHAT’S ON AT THE ALBY... TUESDAY The Deck MONDAY FRIDAY Restaurant
is open 7 days from 6pm to 8.30pm
S! O C A T $18
PASTA NIGHT YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE TOSSED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PASTA
YOUR CHOICE OF 3 TACOS FOR $15
SPORTS BAR: 6PM – 8.30PM
JAG THE JOKER 5.30PM – 7.30PM
MUSICAL BINGO FROM 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY MAY 27 | LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN | FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
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