Cape York Weekly HIGH STAKES FREE – #287 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Editorial: lmortimer@region.com.au|Advertising: sales@region.com.au
INSIDE TODAY
MEN’S HEALTH IN SPOTLIGHT Page 2
CHILD SAFETY REFORM VITAL Page 5 Australian Border Force (ABF) patrolling with Indonesian authorities. Photo: Supplied.
AUSTRALIAN authorities including Border Force have been teaming up with Indonesian and Papua New Guinean counterparts in operations safeguarding the Cape and Torres Strait from threats such as organised crime, illegal fishing and cross-border trafficking. Full story Page 3.
FORMER ELITE SOLDIER ON CANCER FRONTLINE COOKTOWN senior medical officer Doctor Shane Sadleir rose through the ranks of the Army’s Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), but a taste of healthcare in the field changed everything. The ex-soldier is now tackling one of the nation’s deadliest cancers through a pilot program. Full story page 6.
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
COOK TALENT ON SHOW Page 9
CULTURAL CONNECTION Page 15
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
STATE OF ORIGIN