Cape York Weekly FREE – #299 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Editorial: lmortimer@region.com.au|Advertising: sales@region.com.au
PILLARS OF COMMUNITY Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) Elders were thrilled to catch up with family and old friends when they paid a visit to The Star of the Sea Aged Care Village on Waiben (Thursday Island). The heartfelt Big Day Out trip included a performance by the Joey Laifoo Island Stars dance group.
INSIDE TODAY
DRESSED TO IMPRESS Page 2
DUGONG NUMBERS DROP Page 3
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
Check out the photos on page 9.
COOKTOWN BANK WOES Page 7
The Joey Laifoo Island Stars dance group puts on a show during Northern Peninsula Area residents’ colourful Big Day Out on Waiben (Thursday Island). Photo: Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC).
RIDING ON HIGH
IGA shops on the Cape are set to fork out a substantial donation to help fuel hundreds of cyclists, volunteers and supporters, who are gearing up for an epic three-day journey from Cairns to Cooktown in support of heart health. Find out more about the 2026 Cardiac Challenge on page 5.
BLOOMING GOOD TIME Page 14
WHAT’S ON @ THE ALBY... MONDAY $18 PASTA
NIGHT
YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE TOSSED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PASTA: SPAGHETTI LINGUINE CHICKEN TORTELLINI OR GF PENNE
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
TACOS! TRIVIA YOUR CHOICE NIGHT OF 3 TACOS FOR $15
SPORTS BAR 6PM - 8.30PM
FROM 7.30PM
$15
RUMP NIGHT
FRIDAY 5.30 – 7.30PM
JAG THE JOKER
JACKPOTS WEEKLY ‘TIL JOKER IS FOUND!
+ MEAT TRAY RAFFLES
FROM 7.30PM
MUSICAL BINGO FREE TO PLAY WITH GREAT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS
THE DECK RESTAURANT IS OPEN 7 DAYS, 6 TO 8.30PM