Cape York Weekly FREE – #286 | Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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FISH FINDER
INSIDE TODAY
ART CAPTURES CAPE’S BEAUTY Page 2
ISLAND ROCK ART MYSTERIES Page 5
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9 Talented young angler and Weipa Fishing Classic junior champion for the second year running Fyn Gorman on stage with Darryl French. Photo: Supplied.
Thousands of fishers took to the water and a huge prize pool of more than $240,000 was handed out during the much-loved annual Weipa Fishing Classic. Organisers are thrilled by the turnout and riding a high after months of planning. See more on pages 10-11.
SEQUINS & SASS AT SHOW Page 9
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN RECOGNISED Two extraordinary Cape and Torres Strait women have been recognised for their remarkable work. Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council CEO Dalassa Yorkston and Torres and Cape district director of Queensland Ambulance Krystal Smith feature in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. Stories page 3.
WEIPA BOWLS TRIPLES DRAMA Page 19
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 JUNE 17 | LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN | FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
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