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SHOWCASE FREE – #303 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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THE Northern Peninsula Area community came together for the popular NPA Show late last month. The family-focused event at Bamaga near the tip of the Cape included exciting competitions, live entertainment, stalls and ﬁreworks. Check out photos and competition results on Page 14. Action from the NPA Show at Bamaga on 25-26 September. Photo: NPARC/Facebook.

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COLOUR THE CAPE ICONIC businesses across the Cape are encouraging tourists to take part in an epic colouring competition spanning more than 600 kilometres. The Great Cape Colour Chase has brought together Hann River Roadhouse, Musgrave Roadhouse, Archer River Roadhouse, Weipa Camping Ground/Barramunchies, Bramwell Junction Roadhouse, The Croc Tent and Punsand Bay Cape York Camping. Visitors are collecting letters to colour in on the long stretches of road between destinations, and going in the draw for the “ultimate Cape York gift pack”. Full story Page 5.

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New health care centre opening doors to patients by LUKE MORTIMER PATIENTS will begin using the new $35.4 million Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre from early this month. Work on the extensive Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service facility revamp in the remote Cape community began in August 2024, after the project was greenlit by the previous Queensland Labor Government. The new healthcare centre includes an emergency section equipped with a procedure and resuscitation room, a treatment room, mobile x-ray facilities and a decontamination shower. There’s six dedicated out-

patient consultation rooms to meet future demand and the needs of visiting health partners such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The facility also has a dental suite, pathology room for specimen collection, a medical records area, an enclosed ambulance bay and a “culturally appropriate” morgue. Labor Opposition Leader Steven Miles visited the Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre last week. “This is an incredible milestone for this really special community, a remote community on the western Cape,” he said. “I’ve been coming here since 2015, when I was first made the community champion (as part

of the Community Champion Program). “Through that entire time, what locals have said to me is that they want a modern, fitfor-purpose health facility, and that’s what they will get with this brand-new clinic. “It’s like having a hospital here in community, an ambulance bay, recess beds, treatment spaces, space for the RFDS and other visiting doctors to use, a new radiography room, dental chairs, even a new pharmacy and medical records space. “It’s exactly what this community deserves, and I hope that it helps to attract the healthcare workforce that this community needs as well.

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“The old clinic was very old and run-down, a bit of a rabbit warren, and not big enough for the needs of the community. This new space feels like any new hospital anywhere else in Queensland. It looks fantastic. “It’s also fully fitted out with telehealth facilities so that the hardworking medical staff here, if they need help in the resus bay or in their treatment spaces, they can call through to Cairns Base Hospital or one of our big tertiary hospitals in Brisbane to get advice from specialists.” Pormpuraaw has used the existing centre while the upgraded facility was built by Cairns-based company WIP Constructions.

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by CHISA HASEGAWA TORRES Strait (Zenadth Kes) rangers have joined forces with their Papua New Guinea counterparts in a landmark knowledge exchange aimed at strengthening cross-border conservation. The three-day exchange, hosted by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) late last month on Waiben (Thursday Island), brought together Torres Strait rangers and South Fly Rangers to share knowledge, cultural practices and experiences in caring for land and sea. TSRA chairperson George Nona said the gathering recognised the longstanding connections between Zenadth Kes and Papua New Guinea. “The true strength of the Torres Strait Treaty is found in our people and the enduring relationships connecting families, communities and cultures across Zenadth

Kes and Papua New Guinea for generations,” he said. “Like a woven mat, this historic ranger gathering brought together cultures, knowledge and aspirations in caring for land and sea.” The exchange included yarning circles, cultural activities and field visits, with rangers discussing shared challenges and priorities including climate change, food and water security, language preservation, youth engagement, and dugong and turtle management. Participants also explored ways to combine traditional ecological knowledge with western science to support community-led conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable resource management. TSRA Simakal Senior Ranger on Dauan, Laurie Elisala, said the exchange highlighted the importance of cultural authority in environmental management.

“We share the honour and responsibility to learn from our ancestors and pass on this traditional knowledge to care for Country,” he said. South Fly Ranger Elda Dagi, from Kadawa Village, said conservation was a shared responsibility extending beyond communities covered by the treaty. “This program reminds us that we all have a role to play in conservation, not only in the treaty communities but also in inland villages on the mainland,” Ms Dagi said. The South Fly Rangers are funded under the PNG-Australia Partnership and have since returned to Western Province. They will work with local communities to apply lessons from the exchange, strengthen community-led monitoring and support practical climate and conservation activities across the South Fly region.

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AUTOMATIC JAIL FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS Victim numbers are down 9.6%* but there’s more to be done. Most serious crimes are committed by repeat offenders. Often while they’re on bail. To break this cycle, the new Queensland Government is expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time by introducing automatic jail for offenders who commit a serious crime while on bail. Alongside more police, and more early intervention and rehabilitation, it’s part of our plan to keep making Queensland safer. Scan the QR code to have your say and find out more. * Compared to 2024 financial year, per capita, Queensland Police Service data.

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Colouring comp highlights iconic PDR stretch by CHISA HASEGAWA A COLOURING competition spanning more than 600 kilometres is encouraging tourists to stop and smell the roses as they drive their way up to the tip of Cape York. The Great Cape Colour Chase has brought together Hann River Roadhouse, Musgrave Roadhouse, Archer River Roadhouse, Weipa Camping Ground/ Barramunchies, Bramwell Junction Roadhouse, The Croc Tent and Punsand Bay Cape York Camping for a massive visitor experience, during which they will collect one letter to colour in on the long stretches of road between destinations. By the end, the collected letters will spell ‘CAPE YORK’ and go into the competition for an “ultimate Cape York gift pack filled with memories”. Organiser Darci Lawson said the idea was to make the road trip itself part of the bucket list trip. “There are so many iconic roadhouses, businesses and stops along the journey, and we wanted to create something that encouraged families to stop, explore and engage with these places, rather than just simply driving through them,” she said. “Each letter is its own colouring page and has been individually designed around that particular destination, featuring things that visitors might recognise from their stop there. “Each location also has its own small photo challenge encouraging them to experience something memorable at that stop – whether that is getting a photo on the red dirt roads, checking out the local crocs, visiting the Tip of Australia or catching a Weipa sunset.”

The Great Cape Colour Chase is bringing the region’s iconic stops together for the ultimate visitor experience. Image: Supplied.

Ms Lawson, a co-general manager at Weipa Camping Ground, said the competition had been a great opportunity to connect with businesses hundreds of kilometres away. “For me, one of the biggest goals was to create something that benefits more than just one business. Because there are limited businesses along the Cape, I feel like we are all part of the journey together,” she said. “Cape York is such a unique destination, and every roadhouse, campground

The Western Cape Communities Co-Existence Agreement (WCCCA) is an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) over the Rio Tinto mining lease areas of the Western Cape York region of Northern Queensland. The Agreement is between the eleven Traditional Owner Groups, four Shire Councils (Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon and New Mapoon), Rio Tinto, the Queensland State Government and the Cape York Land Council on behalf of the Native Title Parties. The Western Cape Communities Coordinating Committee (WCCCC) and its ﬁve Sub-Committees transparently monitor, implement and review the objectives of the WCCCA to ensure that all parties’ obligations under the Agreement are met. The WCCT oﬃce is the administration arm for all Trusts and the WCCCC. It manages the overall business of the company, including servicing, assisting and supporting the above entities. WCCT is committed to providing high quality services to our Traditional Owners, and we recognize the importance of employing the most suitable candidates. Currently we are seeking applications for the position of:

IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER

Reporting to the Implementation Manager, the Implementation Officer is responsible for assisting in the monitoring and implementation of the WCCCA, with a focus on key areas such as employment and training, environmental and cultural heritage management, mine closure, and land management. In this role, the Implementation Officer will play a crucial part in ensuring the active participation of Aboriginal communities in the key areas. This position involves conducting regular reporting, collecting data, and performing administrative tasks to support the efficient execution of the WCCCA objectives. We anticipate that applicants will have; • Minimum Year 12 education • C Class Driver License • Knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, society and culture and an understanding of relevant issues preferably in relation to the WCCCA region. • Ability and willingness to travel to and work in remote communities. • Experience or background in Education or Environment Science would be desirable (tertiary qualifications are highly regarded but not essential). • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. • Ability to build and maintain trust and positive relationships with community members and stakeholders. Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. For further information, including a position description please contact the Executive Officer directly. All applications should be clearly marked “Private and Confidential” and addressed as follows: Executive Officer PO Box 106 Weipa, QLD, 4874 Phone: (07) 4069 7945 Email: eo@westerncape.com.au CLOSING DATE – FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER 2026

and local business contributes to the overall experience people have when travelling the region. “The Colour Chase gives us an opportunity to work together, encourage visitation across the Cape, and hopefully, create some extra memories for families along the way.” She said the sheets had been “flying off our desk” ahead of the 15 October submission deadline. “Families seem to love having something interactive for the kids to do

along the journey, particularly because there can be some pretty long stretches of driving between stops up here,” she said. “It has also been lovely seeing people getting excited about collecting their next letter and visiting the different participating locations.” Once completed, submit a photo of your coloured in ‘CAPE YORK’ and any challenge photos to reception@ campweipa.com.au.

Public Notice – Pormpuraaw Residential Subdivision, Pormpuraaw QLD EPBC Reference 2026/10527 Invitation for Public Comment The following notice is published pursuant to section 95A(3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council proposes to undertake the Pormpuraaw Residential Subdivision, comprising two urban expansion areas, associated road infrastructure and essential management clearing buffers at Pormpuraaw, Queensland. The proposed action has been referred under the EPBC Act and determined to be a controlled action requiring further assessment. The matter protected under Part 3 of the EPBC Act relevant to the assessment is: • Listed threatened species and ecological communities (sections 18 and 18A) – Cooktown Orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum) – Vulnerable. In accordance with section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, the following information is available for public comment: Preliminary Documentation • Pormpuraaw Cooktown Orchid Translocation Management Plan – Final, dated 27 August 2026, including appendices; and • Response to RFI, dated 31 August 2026. Referral Documentation • EPBC Act referral form; • Pormpuraaw Ecological Assessment – Public Release Version; • Pormpuraaw PPS and IMP – Public Release Version, both dated 9 June 2026; • Environmental Policy from Langtree Consulting Integrated Management System Manual, Issue 13, dated 14 July 2022; and • Langtree Consulting ISO Certificate, dated 28 March 2019. The documents are available for viewing electronically without charge at: https://www.pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au/public-news-notices/news-notices/ The documents are now available for viewing at the following location: • Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council, 24 Thinraathin St, Pormpuraaw QLD 4871 Interested persons are invited to provide comments in writing on the information provided or the proposed action. Comments must be received by 5pm, Monday 19th October and addressed to: Brett Langtree Langtree Consulting Engineers Level 1, 14 Ingham Road West End QLD 4810 Email: brett@langtreeconsulting.com.au Phone: 0400 699 979 Please quote EPBC 2026/10527 – Pormpuraaw Residential Subdivision in any correspondence. Note: Persons with special needs (including persons for whom English is a second language or persons with a vision impairment) may contact Brett Langtree using the details above for assistance in accessing the information. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Cape York Weekly – Page 5

New patrol boat to crack down on illegal ﬁshing by LUKE MORTIMER CONSTRUCTION has started on an $11 million boat and tender to help Boating and Fisheries Patrol crack down on illegal fishing along Queensland’s northern coastline, the Torres Strait and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The new Department of Primary Industries vessel stretching 21 metres and the smaller boat of 5.4m will enable extended offshore patrols, focused on fisheries surveillance and inspections to enforce fisheries and marine safety rules and regulations. It comes as the multi-agency Operation Broadstaff continues in the Far North to disrupt illegal foreign fishing. There had been at least 11 apprehensions and 25 foreign fishing boat interception in the region since the operation launched in February. Brisbane boat builder Norman R. Wright & Sons are set to build the new patrol boat equipped with specialist navigating and communications technology, improved stability and manoeuvrability, improved fuel range and enhanced onboard accommodation to support patrols of up to 10 days. Cook MP David Kempton said recent incursions of brazen and illegal foreign fishing vessels and crew highlighted why the investment was important to the community. “The waters off Cape York,

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol will soon have a new boat to help crack down on illegal ﬁshing along Queensland’s northern coastline, the Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria. Image: Supplied.

the Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria are vast, remote and challenging, but this investment will deliver better protections for far north Queensland coastal and island communities,” Mr Kempton said. “For people in the north, our waterways are part of everyday life, they support livelihoods, put food on the table and connect communities so protecting these fisheries for future generations matters. “To have a vessel that’s purpose built for northern conditions, will make a tremendous

difference to the officers patrolling and the community they serve, and I look forward to seeing it on the water.” Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the investment would strengthen Queensland’s ability to protect fisheries, resources and marine environments. “Queensland’s fisheries support regional communities, recreational fishers, commercial operators and tourism businesses, and protecting those resources requires a strong compliance presence on the water,” he said.

“This new vessel will provide Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers with the capability to undertake longer offshore patrols, respond to compliance issues and support multi-agency enforcement activities across some of Queensland’s most important and remote marine environments. “I’m also incredibly pleased that the contract for this vessel’s construction has been awarded to a 115-year-old Queensland family business, extending the impact of the project beyond fisheries and into our local

manufacturing industry and jobs.” Queensland Boating & Fisheries Patrol Manager Greg Bowness said: “The enhancements that this will provide will provide significant benefits to the State of Queensland, for the next 30 years.” The State Government has described the new patrol boat as just one action under the Primary Industries Prosper 2050 plan to stop illegal fishing and strengthen community confidence in sustainable fisheries management.

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We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates for the following roles & locations:

The WCCL currently primarily manages the business of the use, maintenance and management of the Western Cape Centre based at Rocky Point in Weipa.

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The WCCL is responsible for ensuring that the operation of the facility are commercially sound through the activities of meeting venue hire, provision of office and residential accommodation and the provision of a secure environment for indigenous training. Future commercial activities are planned that the WCCL would also manage.

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – CULTURAL CENTRE

Currently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

Reporting to the WCCL Manager/Executive Officer, the Administration Officer – Cultural Centre provides daily cultural and administrative support to the Manager. This role is responsible for assisting with the Cultural Awareness Training program, liaising with Indigenous employees, and assisting at the Western Cape Cultural Centre as required. We anticipate that applicants will have a minimum four (4) years of experience in an administration based role, demonstrated experience in providing high level customer service, IT knowledge and experience, and a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence. A minimum Year 12 education and Certificate level qualifications in Business/ Administration or higher would be advantageous.

About the Role The Remote Planning roles will undertake administration and planning activities and tasks related to the participant journey. You will have a significant level of contact with our internal and external stakeholders.

Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply

For further information on the role and to apply please visit https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/careers-ndia National Disability Insurance Agency welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Page 6 – Cape York Weekly – Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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If this sounds like your ideal role, we encourage you to submit an application by 11.30pm Monday, 12 October 2026 (AEDT).

For further information including a position description contact: Executive Officer PO Box 106 Weipa Qld. 4874 eo@westerncape.com.au 07 4069 7945 CLOSING DATE: 5PM Friday 9th October 2026 We reserve the right to interview and close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date.

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You are invited

to the Stage One opening of the new Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre When? Wednesday 14 October 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm Where? Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre New clinic main entrance Please enter via Yalu Street

Lunch and refreshments provided www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

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Weipa’s unofﬁcial town photographer remembered by LUKE MORTIMER A WELL-KNOWN Queenslander who was the iconic “unofficial town photographer” of Weipa on Cape York for years has been remembered fondly by family and friends. Michael O’Reilly, part of the O’Reilly family behind the pioneering O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat eco-tourism accommodation at Lamington National Park in south-east Queensland, lived in Weipa from the late 1960s to 1991. He planted many trees around the township and remained connected to the town long after leaving. Mr O’Reilly was born the eldest child of Luke and Marie O’Reilly (née Enright) at Beaudesert on 21 June 1935 and died at Gleneagle on 14 August at the age of 91, following a battle with ill health. He was buried at Beaudesert on 25 August and is survived by his second wife Helen, as well as children and grandchildren. “He was a very gentle fellow, his own man. He came up in the rough and tumble of Weipa in the late 60s and he did well. I don’t think he had an enemy in the world. He was quiet and sort of reserved, a church-going man, but he was friends with everyone,” his son John said. “He was just a normal, quiet family man who worked hard and was grateful for what he got. He was a great Dad to myself and my sister.” Mr O’Reilly first came to Weipa township as a trade assistant, about 1967 or 1968. “Accommodation in those days was at Top Camp, currently Napranum, with a tin shed and dirt runway. He then moved

Michael O’Reilly. Photos: Supplied.

to the newly built single man’s camp at Rocky Point,” John said. “About 1970, he and my mum, June, moved into a new build at 14 Kooloo Court, where they lived until departure in 1990 due to my mum’s illness. “During this time, Dad worked in the regeneration section, raising and planting natives after the mining operations fin-

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting for Western Cape Centre Ltd CAN 129 162 652 will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026 from 2:00-4:00pm at 1 Central Avenue, Rocky Point, Weipa If you have any further enquiries or want to RSVP please call the WCCT Administration Office on (07) 4069 7945

ished and driving the workers to sites on the company buses. “Dad had great interest in the bush, sending nearly 500 botanical samples to the Queensland Museum and assisting many graduates and scientists when they came to Weipa and surrounding areas. I spent a lot of time with him planting trees about the town as his hobby.

“He was the unofficial town photographer in days before instant cameras and chemist film processing, doing family portrait and many passport photos in a rigged-up living room. “He had great respect for the Indigenous people of the Cape and Weipa South, as it was known back then. “After Weipa, he moved to Beaudesert, south of Brisbane, and became a forest guide at his cousin’s resort in Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, where he welcomed many current and ex-Weipa visitors.” John said his father “was a great supporter of the town and people” and “loved the Cape”. O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat issued a statement on social media recognising Mr O’Reilly: “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Michael ‘Big Mick’ O’Reilly.” “For many years, Big Mick enriched the O’Reilly’s experience with his genuine love of the birdlife, unforgettable personality and remarkable ability to remember the names of so many guests – with a little help from his treasured library of notebooks,” the post reads. “He will also be fondly remembered for burning the toast, attempting to play the harmonica and bringing plenty of laughter and character to the mountain. “We know many of you will have special memories of Big Mick … Rest peacefully, Big Mick. You will be greatly missed.” The Australian National Herbarium, a Federal Government initiative, also issued a statement following Mr O’Reilly’s death. It details his love of birdlife, contribution of herbarium specimens and his memorable, charismatic personality.

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Sunset, dancing and giving back on the NPA

All eyes will be on the sunset gods when the annual NPA Ladies Gala turns the beach into a sea of pink, orange and yellow in support of local school students on 10 October. Photo: Supplied.

by CHISA HASEGAWA THERE will be plenty of colour, good food and dancing on the cards when this year’s NPA Ladies Gala fundraiser returns with a new theme, new location, and a continued commitment to supporting the local community. The annual Cape York Camping Punsand Bay event is shaping up for another strong turnout following record-break-

ing numbers last year, with about 35 of the 60 tickets already sold despite the night still being around two weeks away on 10 October. This year’s event will be a Sunset Soiree, with the event moving from the pool deck closer to the beach and featuring a colour palette of pink, orange and yellow. Cape York Camping Punsand Bay manager Kahlia Colquhoun said the

night of ladies letting their hair down by a spectacular sunset was set to support the Northern Peninsula Area State College. “We think it’s really important to support the kids at the school,” she said. “They normally come out and do beach clean-ups and some bits and pieces for us over the years, and this is sort of our way of giving back to the local community kids.” Organisers are now calling on local

businesses and community members who may be able to donate prizes for the auction or raffle. Tickets will remain on sale until Thursday 8 October and can be purchased directly through reception by phone or email. For those travelling in, accommodation and camping will be available, making it possible to turn the fundraiser into an overnight Cape York getaway.

Closure of Country Thanikwithi Country

Please be advised that access to Thanikwithi Country is closed until further notice, due to sorry business. Closures to Country are a culturally significant practice and a core part of the agreements between Traditional Owners and Rio Tinto Weipa. These agreements underpin our social licence to operate and enable mining to continue respectfully on Aboriginal land, especially during periods of change. Entering Closed Country without permission is a breach of these agreements and cultural protocols. When closures are breached, Traditional Owners may extend the closure period to ensure cultural processes are properly respected and trust in the shared commitments is maintained. Some closures apply within Rio Tinto's mining lease. Under this lease, Rio Tinto is responsible for managing access and activities to meet safety obligations, uphold agreements, and respect the authority of Traditional Owners. All community members, visitors and contractors are expected to follow closure signage and instructions at all times.

Weipa Community Forum Rio Tinto warmly invites residents, employees, community groups and local clubs to attend our upcoming Community Forum. Join General Manager Steve Dunstone and members of the Rio Tinto Weipa team for an open conversation, ask questions, share feedback, and discuss topics important to our community. When: Thursday 15 October 2026 Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where: Weipa Golf Club Refreshments provided Need further information? k@riiottintto.com Please contact RTAWeipaFeedback@riotinto.com

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Dear Shareholders Your annual WCCCA Trusts and Sub-Regional Trusts Annual General Meetings will be held as follows: WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102246042 as Trustee for the WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust Monday 19th October 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun) Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

CAPS caretaker Wayne Wilshere-Cumming is returning in red and white for two Santa Paws photo shoot sessions this year due to popular demand. Photo: Supplied.

Weipa Santa Paws shoot returns with two dates CHRISTMAS is coming around quickly, and this year, there will be two chances in Weipa to get the fur babies in for a festive photo with Santa. Cape Animal Protection Shelter’s (CAPS) popular Santa Paws fundraiser is returning on 22 and 29 November — two sessions this year after previous photo shoots saw the waitlist fill up and keen participants miss out. CAPS president Shayna Reeves said they were hoping for a big year with the additional session and new timing to coincide with the annual Weipa Town Authority Christmas Markets on 21 November. “A lot of people weren’t able to do it when we held it in December, so this year, we’ve tied it in with the WTA Markets,” she said. “It encourages people, if they’re staying around in town, that there’s something on all weekend. “Each year, it’s getting bigger and bigger – not just numbers, but support.” CAPS caretaker Wayne Wilshere-Cumming will don the Santa getup once again to bring this year’s Candy Cane Christmas theme to life. “We try to come up with different themes as a way to keep it fresh, but at the end of the day, it’s still a nice and memorable keepsake as well,” Ms Reeves said. “We have lots of regulars — some of the people that have already booked for this year have done it the past two years as well.” While Santa Paws is a bit of festive fun, the money raised is helping with some pretty serious costs behind the scenes. The shelter, which is currently running over capacity with 54 dogs in care, has

been looking to expand the facilities with extra exercise yards and indoor kennels. However, having been hit with a run of big vet bills, including heartworm treatment, broken legs, surgeries and emergency caesareans, the balance between allocating funds to immediate needs and long-term goals has been tricky. “At the moment, it’s sort of like a juggling act between vet bills as well as planned upgrades,” she said. “Obviously, the vet bills always come first, so sometimes, it means we can’t always put what we want aside, because we need to prioritise the dogs in care and their treatment. “Every opportunity we get to do a bit of fundraising is always a good chance to catch up and get us back where we want do be. The expansion plan is beginning to come together though, with CAPS aiming to have materials for a new roofing structure delivered before the roads close for the wet season. “That way, we can look at starting the structure between the wet season when trades aren’t so busy, and it also helps us stagger the costs as well,” Ms Reeves said. “We’re steaming ahead on our end; I think when you’ve got a vision, you just want to make it happen, especially when we have been fundraising so hard. “Things are definitely coming into play; we’ve got a plan in motion using local tradies, and it will be really good to see.” The books are now open for the 22 November sessions through CAPS’ Facebook Messenger, with 29 November times to open when the first date fills.

WCCT Southern Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102246113 as Trustee for the WCCT Southern Sub-Regional Trust Tuesday 20th October 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun) Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA WCCT Northern Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102245956 as Trustee for the WCCT Northern Sub-Regional Trust Wednesday 21st October 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun) Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd ACN 102245607 as Trustee for the Western Cape Communities Trust, followed by Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd ACN 102245607 as Trustee for the Western Cape Communities Property Trust Thursday 22nd October 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun) Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

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Wallaby Creek Festival weathers wet to deliver big weekend by CHISA HASEGAWA WALLABY Creek Festival has once again brought music, community and a healthy dose of Cape York mud together, with about 1000 people making their way to the Rossville rainforest on 25-27 September. Even the rain earlier in the week turning the grounds into a “mud-fest” could not dampen the packed three-day festivities, with this year’s event featuring some big names thanks to a roughly $100,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Revive Live program. One of the highlights was Mama Kin Spender, who made her maiden appearance at the 24th Wallaby Creek Festival. “She was glorious. Everyone loved her music,” festival director Jen Midgley said. The festival also welcomed Obisun back for a second appearance, along with Brisbane fourpiece Dizzy Days, who brought a hard rock sound to the musical lineup. While plenty of impressive acts travelled up to share their skills, there was no shortage of homegrown talent, including Ella Hartwig, who recently finished her

first international tour in Ireland and the United Kingdom. “She’s one of our locals and one of our babies, because Ella grew up playing at Wallaby,” she said. Children also remained a significant part of the Wallaby Creek program, with a full three-day children’s festival running alongside the main event – an approach Ms Midgley said was important for keeping the event connected to younger generations. “The YouthSpace was incredible. With help, they were making their own big toys, like windup seesaws and all these different things out of logs to create a doit-yourself playground,” she said. “Kaptan Kerri ( Kerri Ryder) coordinated the YouthSpace again this year, but she really left it to the children to work out their own projects and do their own budgeting, so they learned as well.” For Ms Midgley, who has now spent almost a decade and a half volunteering in the role, the excellent music year after year wasn’t necessarily what kept her going. “It’s the connections that people make. It’s the synchronicity. It’s the sharing of cultures and sharing of skills,” she said. “It is a wonderful, wonderful place to be able to connect.”

Wallaby Creek Festival may have been a little extra muddy this year, but that couldn’t wipe the smiles off of festivalgoers’ faces as they connected over one of the event’s biggest musical lineups. Photo: Phat Love.

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Push to open ‘ghost road’ continues by LUKE MORTIMER COOK MP David Kempton says permanently opening an iconic road in the Far North used as an emergency link is “worth fighting for” after Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg outlined a range of challenges. Quaid’s Road, formerly SouthedgeWangetti Rd, is a 32-kilometre stretch connecting the Captain Cook Highway at Wangetti and Mulligan Highway at Southedge. The “ghost road” named after George Quaid, who sought approval to build the road in 1983, was never officially opened and has been shut to the general public for decades. But it has been used by residents and as an emergency connector between Cairns and the tablelands following the destruction wrought by Cyclone Jasper on the Kuranda Range three years ago. Mareeba’s Iain Edwards created a petition to State Parliament to reopen the road and thousands of people ended up signing in a couple of months. Mr Mickelberg responded in a letter on 18 September: “Should an entity such as local government wish to reopen Quaid Road as a public thoroughfare, a number of activities would be required.” “The first step would be to secure the land used for the road, as it is currently privately owned. This could be achieved through a negotiated sale with the current owner or through the formal land resumption process, which gives landowners certain appeal rights,” he said. “Once ownership has been resolved,

Cook MP David Kempton on Quaid’s Road, which has never been officially opened to the public. Photo: Supplied.

the road would need to be brought up to appropriate standards. As the land is privately owned, no assessment has been undertaken by the department. “However, it is understood that structural defects along the road have contributed to embankment failures during previous wet season events. Given this, and the department’s experiences with similar issues on roads in the area, it is anticipated that significant investment would be required.” Mr Mickelberg said any work on the road may need approval under federal environment laws. “Petitioners should also be aware that under the Wet Tropics Management Plan, Quaid Road is situated within Zone A, which provides the highest level of con-

servation protection. Current legislation does not provide a mechanism to rezone Zone A land for community service infrastructure that did not exist prior to 1 September 1998. Under the current legislative framework, the road can only be maintained in its existing state,” he wrote. Mr Kempton said he had received “numerous queries” about Mr Mickelberg’s response. He said the Transport Minister did not say the road could not be reopened, but “set out prerequisites were this to occur”. “I acknowledge eight kilometres of the 32-kilometre road are on private land, however, that landowner has indicated in writing he is prepared to make the land and infrastructure available should the road be opened to the public. The balance

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of the road or 24 km is the property of the state,” Mr Kempton said. “The second point is that Quaid’s Road traverses Mareeba Shire and Douglas Shire, both of whom have given in principle support for the opening and once repaired would likely take on responsibility for ongoing maintenance. “The third point is that Quaid’s Road had approvals and was built to a state standard and suffered only minimal slippage in the flood events that decimated all range crossings in recent years. Any rectification would only be a fraction of the expenditure on the Kuranda, Rex and Palmerston ranges and indications are the only real cost will be resealing sections.” Mr Kempton said the “iconic link” which had “survived the test of time” was constructed with World Heritage approval in 1989, before the 1998 Zone A “imposition”. “It will provide a critical link for shift workers, locals, travellers, medical emergencies and perhaps evacuations when other links are closed for maintenance and repairs and could divert traffic from the Kuranda Range, which will likely suffer roadwork delays for years to come,” he said. “The road may play a major part in the delivery of Wangetti Trail stage 3 and provides amazing tourism opportunities through access to national parks and wonderful vistas.” Mr Kempton said he would continue to push for the reopening. “So, far as I am concerned the people of the north have spoken and this is a project worth fighting for,” he said.

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NPA Show, Bamaga – 25-26 September

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