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Cape York Weekly FREE – #027 | Monday, March 29, 2021

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LOCALS CONFUSED BY TMR STATEMENT

Is PDR open or closed? By MATT NICHOLLS

LOCAL motorists are confused and frustrated about the status of the Peninsula Developmental Road as TMR does its best to deter traffic in the Cape. At 6.30am yesterday (Sunday), there were no impassable creeks or river crossings on the PDR. The Archer River was level with the causeway, the Myall was down and the Laura has been below the bridge for a while now. With school holidays starting on Thursday, families are eager to go camping before the Cape is filled with tourists, while some muchneeded shopping is required in Cairns and Mareeba. Last week, the Department of Traffic and Main Roads (TMR) put out a statement, saying the PDR

was closed between Laura and Weipa due to flooding. However, when Cape York Weekly pointed out that there was no longer any flooding blocking access, we were told it was due to safety measures. “Safety is our number one priority and we restrict access to the PDR during the wet season when required,” a spokesperson said. “The road may need to remain closed until inspectors carry out proper assessments of infrastructure, even after flood waters subside.” Despite this, the TMR website says the PDR is open to local traffic, albeit with a five-tonne limit. Confused? We are. It’s time for TMR to do the right thing and open the PDR this week ahead of the school holidays.

Easter Bunny makes early visit

There was a special guest at the Weipa markets on Saturday as children lined up to meet the Easter Bunny. Zoey and Evie Kalsbeek were among dozens of kids to put in their chocolate requests with the guest star. The Easter markets at Rocky Point were deemed another big success. Pictures – Page 14

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NEWS IN BRIEF Easter service times WEIPA’S churches are ready for the busiest time of the year, with a number of services planned. St Luke’s will start on Friday at 7pm with Stations of the Cross meditation. On Saturday at 8.30am, there will be a Stations of the Cross walk from St Joseph’s to St Luke’s. On Easter Sunday at 9.15am, there will be a service at St Luke’s. St Joseph’s Catholic Church will have Liturgy of the Word at 7pm Thursday, followed by the Stations of the Cross walk on Friday morning, There will also be a 3pm service on Friday. On Saturday at 6pm there will be a service, as well as Liturgy of the Word at 8.30am Sunday.

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THE line was almost back to Nanum as Weipa and Napranum residents queued at Evans Landing on Sunday to get their Easter seafood fresh off the trawler. Charles Budby said the lines were long but customers walked away happy with their quality seafood. “Some waited for more than an hour and weren’t leaving until they had their prawns and bugs,” he said. Ocean Miss docked at Evans Landing and advertised their stop in advance, drawing big crowds desperate to snap up some quality seafood ahead of the Easter long weeked. Most Cape York families use the break to go camping after a long wet season.

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CAPE York’s fragile tourism industry has been exposed as a result of this month’s spotlight on supposed closures of the Tip. And even though there will be no closures to sites this year – just as predicted by Cape York Weekly – something must be done about the region’s tourism industry. Brooke Quartermaine from Weipa Camping Ground said the damage caused by the reporting of the Tip “closure” had exposed the local tourism’s vulnerability. “It only took a couple of stories about a site being closed to create panic and cancellations,” she said. “While it’s great to get your photo at the Tip, that’s just one small element of the Cape York experience and definitely not the highlight for most people. “As a tourism industry, we need to be stronger than just one site or one experience on the Cape because it makes us look very fragile if anything ever closes.” Ms Quartermaine said it was time for the Cape to revitalise Tourism Cape York and start up a Local Tourism Organisation, complete with a board of people from across the region. “We’re not getting the support from Tourism Tropical North Queensland and it’s up to us on the Cape to promote the whole region and encourage more travellers,” she said. “If we can do that, then stories such as closures of the Tip – even if they aren’t true – won’t have such a big impact because there’s so much more to the Cape than just one site.” DEAL STRUCK LAST week, the NPA Regional Council struck a deal with the Gudang/Yadhaykenu Aboriginal Corporation to improve facilities near the Tip car park at Pajinka. The council will install toilets at the site in the short-term,

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The Jardine River ferry is closed until April 26 due to maintenance.

while the Traditional Owner group puts together a long-term management plan for the area. To pay for improved facilities, tourists will pay $10 a head on the Jardine River ferry. NPA mayor Patricia Yusia said she was grateful to the Traditional Owners for working with the council and resolve pressing issues for the upcoming tourist season. “We met with Elders and

members of Gudang/Yadhaykenu and heard their concerns,” she said. “Visitors to Pajinka, and indeed throughout the Northern Peninsula are welcome, but the area and environment is precious to the Traditional Owners and all of us. “We need to respect it, and ensure it remains a place of significance for future generations.” Cr Yusia said the council was

now in the process of being able to support the Traditional Owners in developing practical ways of keeping Pajinka open. “We acknowledge the majority of tourists are respectful during their visit to the area but would kindly remind all visitors to please respect the region and its land,” she said. FERRY CLOSED TRAVELLERS wanting to visit the NPA by road will have to wait until April 26 as a result of a maintenance program on the Jardine River Ferry. The council dropped the notice without warning last week, sparking concerns for locals, especially those who travel regularly between the NPA and Weipa/Mapoon. Rio Tinto Weipa has a number of employees from the NPA that travel back north after their shifts. The council did not provide an explanation why the work was being carried out just as the roads were starting to re-open at the end of the wet season. The good news is that the ferry should have few issues at the height of the tourist season in June and July.

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Flegg back to lead Weipa station By MATT NICHOLLS AFTER a three-year stint leading the team at Kowanyama, Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg has made a return to Weipa as the new station boss. Despite returning to the place where his wife and children have remained during his time down south, Senior Sergeant Flegg said his promotion was bittersweet. “I love it at Kowanyama. It’s a great community with some amazing people,” he said. “It’s great to be back with the family in Weipa but there’s a lot that I’ll miss about Kowanyama.” Senior Sergeant Flegg moved

to Weipa around six years ago from the Torres Strait and quickly became known as a communityminded officer, often spending time at local schools and sporting groups. He said he would bring that energy as the new officer in charge of the station, replacing Antoni Lesic. “Policing can’t just be about responding to crime,” he said. “It’s about having a connection to the community and encouraging strong behaviours, especially with the younger generation.” Senior Sergeant Flegg said the Weipa station serviced the communities of Napranum and Mapoon and that work needed to be done to

reduce the levels of domestic and family violence in those places. “It’s on every community member to do their bit to stop domestic and family violence,” he said. “It’s not acceptable anywhere and we’ve got too much of it in the Cape.” Senior Sergeant Flegg is in charge of 13 sworn officers and two police liaison officers at Weipa and will team up with former Coen Sergeant Dave “Pockets” McCarthy, who has arrived to take on a new role. “We’ve got a good team of people and we’re keen to make our communities a safer place to live,” Senior Sergeant Flegg said.

Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg with police liaison officer Marda Pitt.

NEWS IN BRIEF Golf club wins big grant WEIPA’S Carpentaria Golf Club will soon install automatic doors after winning two grants to help fund the project. The club received $31,520 from the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, as well as $5000 as part of Rio Tinto’s COVID support fund. Acting manager Jay Murray said the club would use the funds to install automatic opening doors that would provide a number of benefits to members and visitors. “There’s less chance of contact on the doors and it’ll be easier to take drinks to the deck area. We’ll be installing them at the front and back of the clubhouse.” The Weipa Rodeo Association also received $35,000 as part of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, to be used on installing irrigation at the showgrounds. In the same program, Weipa Social Aerobics was granted $ 2540 to purchase new equipment.

Grazing forum in May PLANNING is in full swing for the 2021 Cape York Grazing Forum, to be held in Laura in on May 18 and 19. To be hosted by Cape York NRM, the program is expected to be bigger and better than ever with an exciting array of presentations and information kiosks. Those interested in attending can email michael.goddard@capeyorknrm.com.au or phone 0498 760 022.

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Council disaster exhibition COMMUNITY members from Cook Shire are being invited to share their stories of disaster by submitting photographs that capture their personal experiences of what has happened when disaster has struck. The photos will then be featured at an exhibition called When Disaster Strikes that will tour through Cook Shire and Wujal Wujal during May and June and create an opportunity for residents to discuss their disaster experiences, share their stories and connect with others who have had similar experiences. “This exhibition will be about sharing personal photos that tell a story. It could be one of devastation or disbelief; heartbreak or humanity. There’s also often moments of beauty amidst the chaos. We want to see and share them all,” Cook Shire’s Kathrina Southwell said. Photos must be submitted via the online portal on the Cook Shire website. Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday April 6.

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Electricity prices to drop in Queensland POWER prices for regional Queensland households are set to drop, the biggest cut in more than a decade. The Queensland Competition Authority has published its draft determination for regulated retail electricity prices for 202122 for stakeholder consultation with regional households tipped to benefit from reduced power bills from July 1. Premier Annastacia Palaszc-

zuk welcomed the draft determination that could see households better off by $119. Subject to consultation on the draft determination and a final decision by the QCA, the Premier said it would be the biggest cut for households in more than a decade. “For the fourth year in a row, the QCA has flagged that 202122 regional electricity prices are set to fall,” she said.

“Typical regional households are set to see their biggest cut in more than a decade – saving 8.6 per cent, or $119 and small businesses are on track to save 5 per cent or $109 per year. “We know that any money saved for families in cost-of-living pressures is crucial to a postCOVID economic recovery, so this is great news.” Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said regional households

also had another $50 asset ownership dividend to look forward to in late-2021. “Over the past year, two million Queenslanders have received $250 to help with their utilities and farmers and small business have received $500,” he said. “More help is set to come for households with another $50 will be delivered right into the pockets of Queenslanders.”

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Braking the Cycle program almost ready to get rolling PROMINENT organisations in Weipa and Napranum have been given an insight into a new program that will help shape the future generation of drivers. Last week, PCYC Napranum boss TJ Baker and Braking The Cycle coordinator Kim Knott held an information session with key stakeholders in the community to explain more about the program, ahead of its launch later next month. Braking The Cycle has been successful around Queensland in teaching young people to drive,

however this is the first time it has been rolled out in an Indigenous community. “The two big differences with our program is that we cater for all ages and we also help people get their L-plates, not just their Ps,” Sergeant Baker said. “It could be helping people get a birth certificate so they can start the process.” Braking The Cycle will rely on mentors to sit in the car with learner drivers, teaching them the ins and outs, as well as helping add hours to their log books.

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Vaccination uptake strong Network wants your across remote Torres Strait initiatives A COMBINED 403 people had their first COVID-19 vaccinations on Saibai, Dauan and Boigu Islands over the past two weeks. The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service COVID-19 vaccination team wrapped up its work on Boigu Island on Friday after spending the past four days on the island. Previously, the team had visited Dauan Island on Monday and was on Saibai all last week. TCHHS director of medical services Dr Marlow Coates said the turnout for the first two weeks of vaccination in the Torres Strait islands had been impressive. “The combined total of 403

people vaccinated over the past fortnight on Saibai, Dauan and Boigu islands represents nearly 95 per cent of the total estimated 425 people on all three islands who are in the eligible adult population,” he said. “This includes 156 people vaccinated on Boigu Island over the past four days, with the number representing both eligible residents and a number of Australian Border Force and other government agency personnel on the island at the time. “This is a great outcome and shows how seriously the communities of these three islands take the need to protect themselves and

their families and how aware they are of the risk of COVID-19.” TCHHS executive director of medical services Dr Tony Brown said the next port of call in the Torres Strait would be Thursday Island this week. “We will be using the short week before Easter to vaccinate health service staff on Thursday Island – of whom we have nearly 400 – but will return to offer vaccinations to the general public on Thursday Island further down the track,” he said. “After Easter, we will be visiting Horn and Hammond islands to vaccinate the general population there from April 6 to 9.

“We will then be sending three separate teams out from April 12 to 16, with one team going to Erub (Darnley) and (Stephen) Islands, a second team to Iama (Yam) and Masig (Yorke) Islands and a third team going to Badu Island. “We will progress to the remaining islands of the Torres Strait, including returning to Thursday Island to vaccinate the general population.” Dates for Cape York and the NPA have yet to be finalised. “The turnout has been outstanding and I have no doubt other communities in the Torres Strait as well as Cape York, also will be keen to be vaccinated,’’ Dr Brown said.

Skytrans does its bit to transport vaccines THE vaccination rollout across the remote reaches of the Torres Strait has been made easier thanks to the generosity of Skytrans. The airline has committed to supporting the vaccination rollout by transporting vaccines and supplies for free across the region to all locations serviced by the airline on Cape York and the Torres Strait.

Skytrans will also provide discounted airfares for all health service staff travelling between communities to deliver the vaccination program. Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service CEO Beverley Hamerton said she was utterly humbled by the offer. “This is an incredibly generous

offer by an iconic Far Northern business,’’ Ms Hamerton said. “This is yet another example of public spiritedness by a truly community-minded enterprise.” Skytrans chief executive Alan Milne, pictured, said the airline was very much a part of the Torres Strait and Cape York communities. “We fly there every day and

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want to give back to the communities; it’s as simple as helping our friends, family and our neighbours,” he said. “Holding back is just not in our DNA and we had to offer assistance in delivering this historic vaccination program. “Economically, it also makes sense to protect our community.”

NORTHERN Queensland Primary Health Network is after proposals for the provision of health promotion and chronic disease prevention initiatives to assist Indigenous people living in Cape York. The proposed initiatives should promote positive lifestyle behaviours that contribute to overall wellbeing, target risky behaviour, and/or create supportive environments that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take control of their health and minimise their risk of chronic disease. Health promotion and prevention initiatives should aim to embed positive community attitudes and behaviour and provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in the region with an improved health literacy level to support them to make healthier choices. Proposals should also consider multi-faceted health promotion approaches that encourage positive change across healthy public policy, supportive community environments, community development and action, health education, and reorienting health services. Initiatives that use strong collaborative partnerships, service integration, and that mobilise existing resources will be favourably considered. NQPHN CEO Robin Whyte said the organisation was aiming to commission culturally safe services that empower First Nations people with knowledge in how to look after their health to lower the chances of developing chronic disease. “We are committed to closing the gap in health outcomes between non-Indigenous and First Nations people,” she said. Applicants interested in applying for the tender should visit NQPHN’s online procurement portal at www.nqphn.com.au/ commissioning/etenderbox The tender closes April 19.

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Join us in celebrating Term 1, 2021 at Western Cape College IT has been a busy and posi�ve start to the school year. We recently took �me to look back and acknowledge and celebrate those students whose diligence and posi�ve mindsets led them to achieve outstanding results in Term 1.

Introducing 2021 WCC College Leaders

College Captains: Jessica Stainkey, Peter Linnehan (College Principal), Malachai Clements.

The Western Cape Clontarf Academy WESTERN Cape College has eagerly welcomed The Clontarf Founda�on into our College this term. Clontarf is a program targe�ng Indigenous boys to improve the educa�on, discipline, life skills, selfesteem and employment prospects of young Indigenous men. We are excited to see the results as we move into Term 2.

Year 12 Tourism Camp EARLIER this term, Year 12 students completed the theory component of a Cer�ﬁcate II in Tourism. What followed next could only be described as ‘the experience of a life�me’ with students embarking on a 5 day camp on the Atherton Tablelands and Cairns area to immerse themselves in a fun-ﬁlled adventure, crea�ng life�me memories, new friendships and unbroken bonds.

Boarding Captains: Elijah Bosuen, Kellie Kremmer (Head of Residential Campus), Shauna Hobson.

Mapoon Campus School Captains: Front L-R Kassidy Manantan, Jarlah Pitt Nicholls, Kyson Tabuai and Bob Paipai. Back L-R Jo Ross (Head of Campus Mapoon), Peter Linnehan (College Principal) and Craig Law (Associate Principal Primary).

Christian Philpot, Director and student parent Stephanie.

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STEM con�nues to thrive @ WCC CLASSES have been utilising the STEM Hub, which oﬀers opportunities to add depth and richness to student learning. STEM encourages students to gain knowledge, skills and conﬁdence to make ICT work for them at school, at home, at work and in their communities.

AT Western Cape College, we are using the Thaynakwith Living First Language pla�orm as a digital solu�on that empowers First Language speakers to collate, organise, and share language. A group of incredible Western Cape College Year 10, 11 and 12 students have been working together with teacher Sarah Tonon and teacher aides Kaylene Hall and Ena Hudson to take this language work to the next level - crea�ng and designing stories, language placemats, and uploading language to the pla�orm.

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Chantelle, Emma, Richelle and Ella at the WTA Easter craft stall.

Queensland Health workers Jess, Lucy, Tracy, Maria, Wendi and Jenny discuss COVID-19.

Rogan, Anthony, Rebecca, Henry and Travis enjoyed the indoor markets at Rocky Point.

Airlie and Sharli dressed to impress.

Easter markets at Weipa

Seven month old Isla with mum Linda.

Body Shop consultant Trese getting her Easter on.

RACE DAY – Sunday 25th July 2021 Marathon | Half Marathon | 10km 5km | Fun Run Grand Slams VIRTUAL EVENT 11th-24th July 2021 www.weiparunningfestival.org.au Free registration for all Rio Tinto employees & immediate family until 31/03/2021 Page 14 – Cape York Weekly – Monday, March 29, 2021

Funding boost for major arts fair THE Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair is set to reach new heights this year, thanks to a $200,000 funding boost from the state government. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said events were an important part of the government’s economic recovery plan. “The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is an iconic event – helping to showcase some of the Far North’s greatest experiences to thousands of tourists each year,” she said. “Events like this that support local jobs and generate cash for local businesses are vital to our economic recovery. “We’re partnering with event organisers to safeguard local jobs

and rebuild our economy. The support of the government will help to ensure the future of this event beyond the pandemic.” Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said Australia was home to the longest continuous living cultures in the world, and CIAF helped to showcase this every year through its program of arts and cultural activities. “The arts sector was impacted by the pandemic, and the Palaszczuk government is supporting the industry through the $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package,” she said. “This $200,000 funding for CIAF, under the Spaces and Places

Funerals put in spotlight

THE state government is set to prioritise reform in the funeral services sector, with a focus on price transparency for customers. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman is encouraging Queenslanders to have their say on funeral service operations in a survey conducted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. “Arranging a funeral can be a difficult and emotionally-fuelled task that can be made even more difficult as customers aren’t given an opportunity to compare funeral prices and products easily,” she said. “That’s why I’m encouraging Queenslanders with experience of organising a funeral, working in the industry or even supplying the industry, who have information or concerns to contribute to this survey.” The survey is available at the ACCC consultation hub and is open until April 17.

Opportunity for leaders

YOUNG Indigenous Queenslanders are urged to put their hand up for this year’s Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. Youth Affairs Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the QIYLP was a great opportunity for young First Nations people to learn new leadership skills that could be used to effect change in their communities. “The program will see many young people in one place working together to strengthen their skills as our community leaders of the future,” she said. “This is an opportunity to gain leadership, professional and self-development skills that will not only help them in their career pathways but also within themselves. “I highly recommend all young First Nations Queenslanders aged 18 to 25, who haven’t attended this program already, to apply this year – it will be life changing.” The residential leadership program is delivered in partnership with Queensland Parliamentary Services and with sponsorship from mining company Glencore. The program brings together up to 40 young people from rural, remote and metro areas across the state to participate in a sixday residential program in Brisbane. The program will take place in Brisbane from June 26 to July 1, 2021. Applications are now open and will close on April 25. Visit www.qld.gov.au/qiylp for more information.

program which is supported by the Recovery Package, will help CIAF build on the incredible success of last year’s event, which saw over $330,000 in arts sales, and reached more than 2.5 million people in 85 countries. “Because of the pandemic, last year’s fair moved entirely online, allowing Queensland’s First Nations artists, history and culture to be showcased on an international scale. “This year’s festival is sure to be another hit. “This funding will go towards creating new large scale, 3D works from First Nations artists, as well as a mentoring program to help

boost artists’ skills, careers and networks. “Last year I launched Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland, which includes key priorities to elevate First Nations arts and share our stories and celebrate our storytellers, and this investment will further assist CIAF to support those priorities. “The arts are key to delivering the Palaszczuk government’s plan for economic recovery, each year injecting $8.5 billion into the state’s economy and supporting more than 92,000 jobs for Queenslanders, which is why we continue

to invest in events such as CIAF,” Ms Enoch said. Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said it was exciting to welcome back the festival, which helped boost local tourism and showcase the unique cultures in the region. “CIAF is an important part of our Cape York and Torres Strait Island communities each year, so it is great to welcome it back once again for 2021 in both a physical and digital format,” she said. “The Fair will continue to evolve as an innovative festival, spanning visual arts, dance, theatre, music, fashion and more.” CIAF will be held from August 17 to 22 this year.

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