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Cape York Weekly FREE – #097 | Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Editor: Matt Nicholls 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au JOKERJAG THE EVERY THURSDAY 5 – 7.30PM JACKPOTS $100 EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE JOKER IS FOUND! T&C apply ~ one ticket per transaction between 5 – 7.30pm It breaks my heart COUNCIL CEO FED UP WITH GROG ISSUES

MEGASTAR athletes are nice but meat pies, roadhouse burgers and hugs from daughter Talei are what really fuel this truckie. Cooktown is the latest stop for Junior Virantuleo, whose amaz ing basketball journey took him from the cabin to courtside at the Tokyo Olympics last year. And after touching down re cently following a stint with the Utah Jazz, the man who made a living hauling prime movers just 18 months ago quickly proved he’s still the same bloke. “I got off the flight at five-am and got a Big Mac straight away,” Viranatuleo said. “The meat and the salad just taste so much fresher here. “After the burger, I really felt like an old-fashioned meat pie –just plain – and it was so good.” Junior Virantuleo and Patty Mills embrace before a game between Utah and Brooklyn. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

By SAMUEL DAVIS SLY grog swindlers peddling cask wine and spirits are fuelling a spate of senseless and violent acts in western Cape York, angry commu nity leaders Pormpuraawsay.

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Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Edward Natera has made an emotional plea, calling on residents to curb their antisocial behaviour within the township. And as a last resort, Mr Natera said he’s even taken to posting no tices throughout the community in a bid to solve the problem. “It’s really bad. Everyone’s drunk and out in the street,” he told Cape York Weekly “The sly grog has been bobbing up for the last three weeks. There are people not turning up to work, threatening managers. “If they say things are cool and calm, that’s a load of bullshit.” Mr Natera said a recent late night incident where a man alleg edly damaged the security grill and window at the community store –forcing it to remain closed until it was repaired – was “unbecoming”. “What is our community com ing to? At the end of the day, it’s about personal responsibility,” he said.“Don’t blame others. They had to close for four hours (while the door was Pormpuraawrepaired).”has a four-person police station but in recent months has used additional resources to curb the amount of sly grog being smuggled into the community. Sergeant Matt Dowling said March through July had been a dif ficult period in the community. “The antisocial behaviour stems from the influx of alcohol into the community,” he said.

A spokesperson for the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regula tion said the council, the Com munity Justice Group and police would be consulted as part of the application“Followingprocess.areview of alco hol management plans … the Queensland Government is im plementing a renewed approach to alcohol management which commits to local leadership driving alcohol management ar rangements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communi ties,” the spokesperson said. “The plans include alcohol restrictions and supporting strat egies tailored to the aspirations of each community to improve safety and wellbeing, reduce demand, address sly grog and homebrew and promote a posi tive alcohol culture.” Mr Natera wouldn’t comment on the liquor licence but said there was no excuse for criminal behaviour in the community. “It not only breaks my heart, it breaks my very soul to see people use alcohol as an excuse for domestic violence,” he said. “It boils down to leadership in the community. If Indigenous communities can get up, stand up and show up themselves, it would be easier to Close the Gap.”

Large amounts of sly grog seized, including a large haul earlier this month, was encour aging, Sergeant Dowling said. “We got six cartons of beer, one carton of UDLs, 14 bottles of spirits and one cask of wine,” he said of the seizure. “So we have (slowed down supply) to some extent. But we’d appreciate more communi ty support because we’re never going to stop all of it.”

WATER interruptions are to be expected for the next month while Cook Shire Council contractors upgrade water mains in Helen Street, Cooktown. The works were awarded to the only local tenderer, G&M Civil Contracting, at July’s ordinary council meeting, and started earlier this month. The project, to cost more than $400,000, will involve replacing the mains along Helen Street and was funded by the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Excavation of one pit on the corner of Helen and Furneaux streets resulted in an estimated three-tonne rock being re moved.Theboulder is perched on the street side for the time being while equipment capable of lifting it and removing it is sourced.

It comes as Pompuraaw Unit ed Brothers Social Club seeks to upgrade its restricted liquor per mit to allow it to sell take away alcohol in the community.

Council CEO’s emotional plea to Cape community Pormpuraaw’s Edward Natera.

Picture: SARAH MARTIN

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Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the suite would be fin ished next month, with the first baby to hopefully be delivered later this year. “Two key pieces of equip ment have recently arrived in Weipa including the bed for the birth suite and a Panda Neonatal Resuscitaire Unit,” Ms Lui said. “This unit has been gener ously donated by philanthropic health organisation the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and we thank them for their generosity.”

Torelle Passi-Iosia, better known as Esther, was recently named store supervisor at CEQ’s NapranumCurrentlystore.completing her cer tificate III in retail, the dedicated employee said while she still has more to learn about the business, she’s eager to take the next step in her career someday soon. “I really enjoy the people interaction, seeing new peo ple every day and dealing with customer questions,” Ms PassiIosia, 18, said. “I also love other aspects of my role, such as receiving stock. “I’ve learned many skills since being at CEQ, particularly helping customers get what they need and finding a solution for them.”CEQ’s top boss Michael Dykes said Ms Passi-Iosia’s achievements were even more remarkable given her age. “Esther has been a shining light at our Napranum store, fur thering her skills across the store and being an outstanding mem ber of our crew,” he said. “She’s indicated she wants to run her own store one day, and the way her career is pro gressing, she’s well on track to achieve that dream.” Mr Dykes said CEQ was pas sionate about providing oppor tunities for its employees. “We have a real desire to es tablish local people in local jobs, and we can help achieve this by investing in the future, as shown throughout our stores,” he said. “They continue to show out standing dedication and exper tise in their work, and we’re all thrilled at their achievements. “We’re proud to have them as part of the CEQ family and hope they inspire others to do likewise.”MsPassi-Iosia said the chance to manage a CEQ store was spurring her on. “It would be an amazing feel ing,” she said. “My family are very proud of what I’ve achieved so far, and I really want to keep making them proud of me.”

Torelle ‘Esther’ Passi-Iosia, works as a supervisor at CEQ’s Napranum store.

“We are also currently adver tising for a number of nursing positions with either operating theatre experience or a willing ness to obtain these skills to further support the birthing ser vice.’’Mr Power said that women identified with higher risk preg nancies would still travel to Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane so they would access more spe cialised care to give birth safely.

A CAPE York teenager is one step closer to her dream of run ning her own retail space.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service executive gener al manager Ian Power said new staff had already been recruited. “A fifth midwife recently joined the team and a second GP with additional anaesthetics skills is due to start work later this month,” he said. “We are building a highly qualified team and are very ex cited to begin birthing services in Weipa later this year.

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By SAMUEL DAVIS CAPE York and Torres Strait resi dents will fork out more for essen tial services after northern Aus tralia’s largest shipping company announced it was increasing the cost to ship freight to remote com munities.SeaSwift has announced a 14.5 per cent hike for cargo shipments, starting next month. New CEO Dwayne Freeman blamed the pandemic for the price hit for “It’scustomers.nosecret that right now businesses across the country are facing increased cost pressures,” Mr Freeman said. “We continue to experience rising costs in labour and mainte nance.“While we are proud to have maintained regular services to re mote communities across northern Australia during this difficult pe riod, we are certainly aware that to continue our level of service we need to make changes to our pric ing“Unfortunately,structure. we have now reached a point where freight charges do not cover the cost of supporting our freight network.” Daily household items will cost more as a result, Mr Freeman said. “Our estimate is that this will mean an increase of approximate ly 11 cents on the average cost of transporting a litre of milk, four cents on a loaf of bread, six cents on a kilogram of flour, and 11 cents on a kilogram of potatoes to re mote island communities,” he said. “In line with our ongoing com mitment to connecting northern Australia, this price change will help us to ensure the continua tion of safe and reliable sched uled freight services to remote and coastal communities now and into the future.”

HEALTH authorities are urg ing Cape York residents to get vaccinated against a potentially deadly illness after a new case was recorded in the region ear lier this Torresmonth.and Cape Hospital and Health Service has tallied six cases of diphtheria this year; a serious bacterial disease that can cause a sore throat and fever or severe swelling in the nose, throat, and windpipe. The service’s public health medical officer Dr Allison Hemp enstall said people with respira tory diphtheria can become seri ously“Theunwell.bacteria can also pro duce a poison that can cause an abnormal membrane to grow in the throat or lead to damage of the heart or nerves,” she said. “It is important to have your booster vaccinations as well as your initial

Sea Swift to put up prices by 14.5% from September

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 5 COVID-19 is still in our communities! Don’t forget to protect yourself and others by staying up to date with your vaccinations. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay home if you are unwell. If you want a Rapid Antigen Test (RATs) and you are well, you can get them from your local council. Find a full list of places on our Facebook page. If you feel sick and need a RAT, please still visit your local Primary Health Care Centre. If you test positive, don’t forget to report your RAT at www.qld.gov.au/rat-positive or call 0438 755 738. This is important to help protect your community! Find more:out Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates For more information visit health.qld.gov.au/torres-cape

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By SARAH MARTIN THE penultimate stage of Cook town’s main street revitalisation is progressing, with the upgraded one-way Sherrin Esplanade ex pected to be open next month. The formerly gravel, potholed road which was dusty in the dry season and boggy in the wet, has been upgraded with significant drainage, bitumen seal, kerb, light ing and a shared pedestrian and cyclistCookpath.Shire mayor Peter Scott said the installation of the shared path provided better connectivity through town. “It also makes the area much safer for walkers, runners and cy clists,” he “Enhancedsaid.amenity and access have been key considerations for this project. Council teams have worked with the Bowls Club, Cooktown RSL and their suppliers to ensure the works provide more parking and safer access for pedes trians and vehicles.” Apart from the obvious im provements, one of the biggest changes for motorists will be re membering the road will be one way – traffic can only enter the road from the wharf end, near Bi centennial Park, and travel south towards Adelaide Street.

Cook Shire Council said the project was jointly funded by the federal Roads to Recovery Pro gram and the state Transport Infra structure Development Scheme.

The Charlotte Street Revitalisa tion Project started in 2016, with already-completed stages includ ing the Boundary Street to Hogg Street intersection and Banks Street to Seaview Hotel upgrade. Stages currently underway in clude intersection treatment for Walker, Furneaux, Adelaide and Green streets, and the Sherrin Es planade upgrade. The final stage will be an upgrade of the wharf and waterfront area to improve safety and useability, with comple tion expected in 2024.

Rangers to learn more fire skills

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Cook Shire Council civil construction foreman Mark Whitman on the under-construction Sherrin Esplanade.

CAPE York’s Indigenous land managers will be armed with contemporary fire-fighting skills to complement their traditional burning knowledge, with a se ries of nationally-accredited fire training courses rolling out this month.Cape York NRM, in partner ship with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, is delivering four fire management courses for land trust rangers. Three courses will cover basic fire awareness and fire-fighting skills, including fire safety, fire behaviour, radio communica tions, equipment selection and management, teamwork and command systems. A fourth course is designed for crew leaders who will be fire op erations supervisors. Cape York NRM’s David Preece said fire management was crucial, reducing the impacts of destructive, unplanned fires, and encouraging healthy landscapes and“Firewaterways.hasbeen used as a way of looking after Country for thousands of years by Indig enous cultures, and continues to be one of the most effective land management tools,” he said. Some training will be held at Lakefield National Park.

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Travelling away for medical treatment and support on a Basics Card can also be challenging, Dr Staines said. “In Cairns, only a handful of stores ac cept the BasicsCard, meaning people are channelled into those few stores, rather than being able to choose where to spend their money,” she said. “This can mean that people can’t seek out financial savings. The situation’s similar in Townsville and worse in Brisbane. “In Brisbane, there are only 51 merchants listed in Brisbane City, 15 of which are ei ther post offices, train stations, or govern ment offices.”

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 7 Expert calls for government to bin welfare card

Weipa police are investigating after an unknown person lit a fire in long grass on the corner of Nanum Street and Tavern Road in Napranum on Tuesday, August 2. Police said initial investigations suggest that at about 2.45am, a person approached the intersection and lit the fire, which has then burnt along the road before igniting a discarded tyre, causing a power pole to catch on fire. Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink on 13 14 33 and quote QP2201311463.

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F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a n d t o a p p l y , v i s i t C o u n c i l ’ s w e b s i t e o r c o n t a c t C o u n c i l ’ s G r a n t s O f f i c e r v i a e m a i l t o m a i l @ c o o k q l d g o v a u o r b y p h o n e o n 4 0 8 2 0 5 0 0 NOW FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 2022 By SAMUEL DAVIS CAPE York welfare recipients will be forced to pay more for essential items and have fewer options as part of a new income man agement plan, a Queensland researcher says. Social Services Minister Amanda Rish worth met with Cape York leaders in Cairns last week as the federal government moves to scrap the controversial cashless debit card (CDC).Income will instead be quarantined on a Basics Card with around 108 Cape York residents expected to transition off the CDC in the next six months.

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University of Queensland’s Dr Zoe Staines co-authored an income management study that interviewed 114 Australians using either the CDC or Basics Card. Dr Staines said both cards do more harm than“Participantsgood. repeatedly talked about the problem of not being able to access suf ficient cash to pay for things where cards weren’t accepted or look to more expensive options,” she said. “For cards that are supposed to improve financial skills and budgeting, this is quite ridiculous.“Many(card users) were good budgeters before being put on the cards, and the cards made this more difficult.” Because the Basics Card can only be used at pre-approved stores, Dr Staines said busi nesses could discriminate against welfare recipients.“Ifwe think about the fact that income management … disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peo ples, then we don’t have to do too many mental gymnastics to think about how this approval process might also be an avenue for“Thatracism.is, to keep some people out of cer tain shops and other people in.”

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In a statement, Ms Rishworth said nego tiations around income management in Cape York – which is overseen by the Family Re sponsibilities Commission – are ongoing. “We’ve been very clear we support the Families Responsibilities Commission in Cape York to be able to continue their work in this space,” Ms Rishworth said. “We want to make sure abolishing the cashless debit card and moving to the future of income management is done in a consid ered and safe way.” Up to 90 per cent of a person’s income can be quarantined on a Basics Card.

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By SARAH MARTIN THERE will be a cool $10,000 up for grabs to the best team in an exciting new event at the Weipa Rodeo. The Cape of Origin will fea ture the best riders from each part of the region – northern central and southern Cape – who will buck it out for the top spot and the team prize, plus a shiny buckle.The top scorers in the open bull ride, novice bull ride and bushman’s buckjump will be invited to represent their area of origin with all riders contribut ing to their total Cape of Origin teamCowboysscore. from Thursday Is land, Bamaga, New Mapoon, Mapoon, Weipa, Napranum, Lockhart River and Aurukun will represent the northern Cape. The central Cape will have cowboys from Coen, Porm puraaw, Kowanyama, Hope Vale, Laura, Cooktown, Lake land, Mount Molloy, Port Doug las and BlokesMossman.from Normanton, Croydon, Georgetown, Maree ba, Atherton, Cairns, Innisfail, Tully and Townsville will repre sent the southern Cape. Each team will be captained by a PBR circuit cowboy. Professional riders Kurt Shephard, Beau Willis, Bray don Wellby, Luke Smith, Wyatt Milgate and reigning Australian champion Donovan Rutherfurd are scheduled to take part, most of them coming straight from the Mount Isa Rodeo. The PBR riders will be allo cated their Origin teams via a random draw in the rodeo arena. Cape York Weekly caught up with Willis while in between rides at the Isa, and he said he couldn’t wait for Weipa. “I’ve never ridden at Weipa; this will be my first time. I’ve ridden all around the world, but I can’t wait for the Weipa Rodeo,” he said.” Willis has been on the PBR circuit since he was 18, travel ling across the US, Canada and Mexico for the past five years. He said he was looking for ward to riding and sharing his knowledge with his Cape of Ori gin teammates this Friday and Saturday, and meeting the com munity on Thursday night at the meet and greet at Andoom Oval. Bull riding legend Troy Dunn, who is the only Aussie to be crowned PBR World Cham pion, will be in Weipa and the Cape for the week leading up to theHerodeo.said the Cape of Origin event was an exciting concept, and the PBR riders taking part were great role models for the up and coming riders. “I think it’s great to do some thing like that and get the com munities involved and get the PBR boys into leadership roles in a team atmosphere,” he said. “Those bull riders, we don’t just teach them how to ride, a lot of it has to do with building character as well.” Dunn said the professional riders involved in the event would be manning each of the three chutes, passing on tips and feedback to riders, and offering support.“Iknow Beau Willis well, he’s just up the road from me in Bowen, and Kurt Shephard and the other PBR boys; they are great riders,” he said.

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Reigning Australian bull ride champion and Indigenous rodeo star Donovan Rutherfurd, riding at his hometown event in Mount Isa on the weekend. Picture: STEPHEN MOWBRAY

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CHAMPION TO COACH WORLD champion cowboy Troy Dunn is already in Weipa for a week of coaching and com munity visits across the Cape. The four-time Team Austral ia PBR coach, two-time PBR world finalist and eight-time PBR world finals qualifier is the only Australian to ever be crowned PBR World Champion and has more than 40 years of bull riding experience. Dunn heads to Aurukun on Tuesday and Weipa schools on Wednesday, where he will spend time with locals and students, providing demonstrations, shar ing his knowledge and running novelty events with the young sters.“I’ve only been up the Cape once before, to the Weipa Ro deo in 2006 with bull rider Ben Jones, he road the feature bull and I did some community stuff similar to what I’m doing this year,” he said. On Thursday, Dunn will pass on some of his knowledge to registered Weipa Rodeo riders at a free rodeo school at Andoom Oval. Later that night he will join the PBR cowboys for a free public meet and greet, also at the rodeo grounds.

Mr Scikluna’s own family, as well as working behind the scenes organising the event, will be stepping into the spotlight as competitors.“Myoldest daughter is 14, she’ll be riding, my son’s 12 and he’ll ride. My youngest daughter is 2, and she wants to ride, but she’s not old enough yet!”

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Expect two nights of jam-packed action at this year’s Weipa Rodeo, featuring some of the country’s best bull riders. Picture: NEIL HUMMERSTON Catamaran’s air support

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By SARAH MARTIN EXCITEMENT levels are fever pitch as Weipa prepares for the annual rodeo – formerly known as the Bullride – this Friday and SaturdayOrganisersnight. have promised this year’s event will be the biggest yet, with a grand open ing and light show held on both nights, as well as the first ever Cape of Origin series and a host of PBR cowboys and bulls com peting.Weipa Rodeo Association president Russell Scikluna said he wanted locals to feel like they were at the PBR, without having to leave “That’stown.what this event is all about, the community coming together and putting on a show and giving back to the town and our young riders,” he said. “We have more than 30 vol unteers here, taking the week off work to set up, and our lo cal Weipa and Cape businesses – just how good are they! “Without them, this event wouldn’t happen.”

For young riders aiming to make it big in the world of ro deo, Dunn is an icon, having made a living from rodeo since the 1990s, travelling to Brazil, Mexico, Canada and the US, including several stints living overseas with his young family. Despite winning the World Champion buckle in 1998, Dunn said his most memorable ride was the year prior in Las Vegas. “I was in the final round of the world finals and was last and under a fair bit of pressure,” he said.“I had to get an 89, and the bull I got, Red Wolf, had thrown me off earlier that year, and had actually stepped on another rid er’s head and killed him. “But I ended up getting a 95 on him and won the world fi nals, so that’s probably my most memorable ride.”

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Top Guns test limits WHIRRING aircraft flying at low levels across Cape York may have been cause for alarm last week – but the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority says there’s no need to Apanic.twin-engine Cessna Conquest took to the skies above remote communities as part of flight path safety checks in the region.Theflights were conducted by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at various aerodromes operate safely.Flight operations inspector Naomichi Nishizawa said low-level flying was an essential part of the safety exercise, with the aircraft down as low as several hundred feet at times. “In plain language, we’re checking flight paths so that other planes won’t hit anything on the ground,” he said. “The purpose is to fly to the lower limits and make sure nothing protrudes into our paths.“We tell pilots not to come too low normally but while there’s an elevated risk, it is manageable.” In Cape York, the flights were undertaken at Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Aurukun and Weipa on one day, followed by Bamaga, then Lockhart River, Coen and Cooktown.

Mr Scikluna said more than 80 generous businesses had got on board as sponsors, with some giving up to $30,000. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to realise how much this event means to the community and the support we get, whether it is big dollars or small, it is all so ap preciated,” he said. More than 5000 people are expected through the gates across both nights, with the event running until midnight on Friday and Saturday. “We have a 15-ride event, and with nominations complete ly full, we will have over 200 rides,” Mr Scikluna said. “There’s 45 poddy riders and 35 junior steer riders alone, which is great because we are all about giving back to these young kids, there’s so much tal ent up here in the Cape.”

A CHALLENGER rescue aircraft had to be sent from Cairns last Wednesday after a 24-metre commercial catamaran hit trouble off the coast of Cape York. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority was contacted about 9am on August 10 by the skipper, who had three others on board.Thevessel had experienced significant flooding of one hull compartment and requested assistance.

Attendees committed to work ing together to share information and develop a united front to save the golden-shouldered parrot. – Story by Sarah Martin

Olkola Alwal project manager Ashaley Ross. Picture: Katherine Samuel

The endangered golden-shoul dered parrot is found only in grasslands and sparse bushland of southern Cape York with an es timated wild population of only 2000 birds and 300 breeding pairs. The shy birds enjoy quiet, open country, building nests in ant mounds and feeding on low-lying native grasses. Ms Symonds said the alwal were threatened by human interference, lack of traditional burning result ing in thicker vegetation, feral ani mals, cattle, habitat encroachment and“Themining.sanctuary will be fenced off to keep out feral pigs, cats and cattle, which are some of the alw al’s biggest threats,” she said. “Cats and cattle are among their biggest threats, the cattle knock over their nests and cats eat the birds and babies.”

A recent forum, organised by Cape York NRM and attended by Olkola, Kyerrwanhdha Thingal kal Land Trust, Kunjen Rangers, Lama Lama Rangers, Artemis Nature Fund and Gulf Savannah NRM, discussed progress to date and future plans for the parrot’s protection across the Cape.

The alwal having a drink – but they hate getting their feet wet!

There are only 2000 golden-shouldered parrots left in Cape York.

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Olkola employ a full-time pro ject officer, Traditional Owner Ashaley Ross, to look after alwal on Olkola country. “We have really extensive data and research, and an amazing part nership with Bush Heritage, which is going into it’s seventh year this year,” Ms Symonds said. “We are monitoring the birds all year round, and have discovered they are very finicky – they don’t like to get their feet wet, they don’t like dirty water, don’t like to be disturbed.”MsSymonds said a more recent and very serious threat to the alwal was mining, with an existing mine near Olkola country currently ex panding into the parrot’s limited habitat, and other mines holding exploration permits across south ern Cape York. “In our recovery plan, mining is one of the biggest threats, we have a gold company trying to do exploratory work right where the nests are,” she said. “We are fighting, but I think sadly that is a battle we aren’t go ing to win.”

A SANCTUARY in Cape York could be the saving grace for an endangered parrot, known in lan guage as the alwal, a sacred totem the Olkola people have been fight ing to protect for decades. “They’re a funny little bird, they are fussy and shy, they don’t like to get their feet wet, they don’t like to be disturbed, but they’re beautiful and they are our most important to tem,” Olkola Aboriginal Corpora tion CEO Deb Symonds said. “We’re building a sanctuary at the beginning of Olkola country, where the alwal story is.”

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Warning to Hope residentsVale Volunteers copped some winter rain on the east coast for their clean-up at Chilli Beach but weren’t complaining all that much from their picturesque location.

Chilli Beach the cleanest place on the Peninsula

BATTLING unseasonal rain and muddy conditions, a team of vol unteers and workers spent a week cleaning more than two tonnes of rubbish from remote Chilli Beach. The team, part of the ReefClean project organised by Tangaroa Blue Foundation, spent five days removing rubbish from the 6km longProjectbeach. coordinator Casey Woodward said this year’s currents brought in thousands of tiny pieces of debris amongst mountains of pumice stone. “We collected a total of 2.6 tonnes. The good news is this is one of the lowest densities of ma rine debris collected from this site since 2012,” she said. The volunteers and ReefClean staff were rewarded for their hard work with encounters with some incredible wildlife, some of which are found only in the Kutini-Pay amu National Park, including a green tree python, palm cockatoos, eclectus parrots and a glider. “We would like to thank the Ku uku Ya’u Traditional custodians, Queensland Parks and Wildlife staff and the kids from Lockhart River State School and members of the Lockhart River community for pitching in and helping,” Ms Woodward said. Tangaroa Blue is organising an other clean up at 5 Beaches Loop near the tip of Cape York Peninsu la from August 29 to September 2. FIVE highly dangerous marine markers, containing extremely volatile white phosphorus, have been found washed ashore at re mote Cape Bedford over the past week.Locals found the devices, which are marked with danger ous “do not touch” stickers, at the beach north of Hope Vale over several days. Hope Vale officer in charge, Sergeant Karl Ford, said al though it was uncommon, it wasn’t the first time he had seen the“It’smarkers.notthat rare, these mark ers are in common use among armed services, merchant vessels and search and rescue,” he said. The markers were filled with red phosphorus, which emitted a plume of smoke that could be seen for kilometres, and aided in incidents such as helicopter res cues at sea, Sergeant Ford said. “The devices themselves say do not touch, contact police or military, and the reason for that is they contain red phosphorus, which degrades to white phos phorus which is quite harmful to humans,” he said. White phosphorus is extreme ly flammable and will spontane ously ignite if exposed to air. Anyone who finds a marine marker is urged to immediately vacate the area without touching or moving the device and phone police on 000.

The next scheduled beach clean-up will be held in the Northern Peninsula Area later this month. A washed up marine marker.

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The announcement is a signifi cant boon for the university which opened the $4.8 million Cairns Aviation Centre in 2019. Just a year later, it was forced to cut nearly 100 jobs and hand out almost 200 redundancies as the education sector struggled with the pandemic. But CQU associate vice presi dent, Jodie Duignan-George, said the university’s faith in the indus try was being rewarded. “Aviation was one of the cours es we said we’d bring to Cairns when we opened our campus,” she said last week. “We knew the perception was that aviation was dead. But we could see the need because so many pilots and engineers retired (during the global pandemic). “So, how do you then replace them? We knew there was going to be a need and we needed to get on board. Now the sky’s the limit.”

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 13 Thursday August 25 starting 6pm Welcome to Country Poddy ride 5 to 12 years Try your luck on the mechanical bull age 12 and Friday,over August 26 HORSE SPORTS START 9AM Barrel Race Indian Pick Up Boots & Saddle Figure of Eight HORSE RACES 2pm Croc Tent 400 metre Buckle –total prizemoney $2000 RODEO EVENT 5pm Punsand Bay Local Bull Ride –total prizemoney $2500 NOVELTY EVENTS Coconut Tug-o-WarTug-o-WarhuskingjuniorsseniorsBullriderscanpractice on the mechanical bull from Thursday afternoon RIDING BOOTS MUST BE WORN FOR ALL EVENTS NPA Rodeo & Races August 25, 26 & 27 2022 Saturday, August 27 start 9am Best dressed Cowboys and Cowgirls up to 16 Bestyearsdressed Cowboys and Cowgirls over 16 years NOVELTY EVENTS Wood chopping Dash for Cash 100m girls and boys HORSE RACES 11am Cairns Hardware Cowal Creek Stakes 400 metres – total prizemoney $1000 FEATURE RACE 2.30pm Positive Concrete Trumby Cup 800 metres – total prizemoney $2500 There will be a Calcutta conducted for the Trumby Cup RODEO STARTS 4PM Bamaga Enterprises Novice Bull Ride – total prizemoney $2500 H/C Construction Open Bull Ride – total prizemoney $2500 Bob Katter Stockman’s Challenge – total prizemoney $800 Cape York Weekly Open Saddle Bronc – total prizemoneyNominations$2500can be taken on Northern Peninsula Area Council website from July 6, 2022 or at the Mapoon Council ofﬁce PROGRAM Pilot program takes off in Cairns

By SAMUEL DAVIS HOMEGROWN captains and cabin crew flying to destinations across Cape York could soon be a reality thanks to an Australian first pilot pathways program. Under a new deal aviation grad uates trained at CQ University in Cairns will be able to turn their tas sels and step straight into the cabin of a Skytrans plane. The partnership will also give the airline access to critical ground crew workers at a time when car riers across the globe are scouring to find more aircraft maintenance engineers.“Tohave management, engi neering and pilot training feed di rectly into a regional airline gives our graduates opportunities that no other university offers,” said CQU’s head of aviation, Professor Doug Drury. “It motivates our students and lets them know if they work hard, their chances of walking into a job are relatively easy.” With aggressive expansion plans on the horizon, Skytrans CEO Alan Milne said the agree ment was “a win-win” that allows pilots to enter the workforce with industry-ready skills. “We want to interact with all of CQU’s students and provide them with experience but also create an industry pipeline,” Mr Milne said. “We’re constantly updating our base numbers and we want to grow and expand and drive regional em ployment in the area.”

CQU’s dean of engineering and technology, Steve Hall, said around 200 pilots are expected to graduate from the university in the next three years.

CQ University’s dean of engineering and technology Steve Hall and Skytrans CEO Alan Milne at Cairns Aviation Centre on Friday.

Mr Milne said training pilots in Cairns also helps create jobs in the five remote Cape York communi ties the airline flies to. “We like to have four captains, four first officers and four cabin crew per plane,” he said. “If we were to get another five planes into our fleet that’s another 60 employees we’d add into our or ganisation. That helps everyone.”

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The hotly-contested Open cat egory had seven sections, with Karlene Shephard from Crocodile Station winning six of them. Yuki Garate was the other win ner for The Steps to the Darkness in the Perspective category. A long-time Cape York local, Mrs Shepard has only been taking photographs seriously for the past five years and has been an entrant in every Lakeland competition. She first picked up a camera af ter losing her best friend to suicide 16 years ago and realised there were hardly any photos to remem ber her by. “That’s one of the things that made me start, I just picked up my little camera and started taking photos,” she said. “Now people ring me and say someone has passed and ask if I have any photos of them and I of tenMrsdo.” Shephard said she found she had a good eye and loved tak ing photos. About five years ago she found herself with time on her hands watching her husband and daughters campdraft, so she bought a nice camera. “I started taking pics to fill my day in so I wasn’t sitting there bored and I just started getting bet ter and better,” she said. “I suppose if you enjoy some thing enough you get good at it and if you want to, you learn. “I wouldn’t call myself a profes sional, some people probably do, but I’m just self taught.”

Cooktown singer Yazmindi wowed the crowd with her voice.

Junior people’s choice winner Noah Paradise, 11, with his photo Reflections.

Position Title Family Participation Support Worker Location Cooktown Full Position description is available in office or via contact methods. Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be received by no later than 5pm on 26th August 2022. Please address applications to: Private & Confidential: Human Resources Officer Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corp. PO BOX 6, Cooktown, QLD 4895 Email: admin@gungarde.com.au I.C.N-148 A.B.N- 45 180 964 190 Phone 4069 5412

Six-year-old snapper Thomas Rathborne scooped the pool in the Little Ones category, taking first and second place, with fellow 6-year-old Lakeland local Orion O’Kane taking third. Cooktown’s Kamholtz siblings, Yindili and Caleb took first and second in the My Land section of the Juniors category, with third go ing to Charlotte Goodall. Laura student Kayden RossMusgrave took first in the My Best Friend section, with second and third going to Lakeland siblings Noah and Tahnee Paradise. The Fun and Funny section first and second place went to Amaliya Fitzgerald, with Caleb Kamholtz taking third. In the Teens category, 16-yearold budding photographer Tyrone Henson cleaned up, taking first in the Local section, and all three rib bons in the Portrait section. Tyrone said he loved being able to capture the moment with his photos, many of which featured his family and everyday life. “I’ve been taking photos for quite a few years. Just on my phone, but I’ve been thinking about getting a camera,” he said. The teen snapper said he had en tered every Lakeland photo com petition, and Cooktown competi tions before that. “I won two drones and a gift card this year. The idea was to keep one drone as a spare in case I crash, but now my siblings want it!”

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: MANAGE THE NPA CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified parties who are looking for a business opportunity managing the NPA Concrete Batching Plant operations. The type and scope of the arrangement that Council will enter is open for discussion, however, interested parties will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of Batching Plant operations and adequate financial resources to obtain raw materials for stock and manufacturing. The interested parties should also beable to demonstrate the ability to provide a quality product through an appropriate testing regime.

By SARAH MARTIN A MASSIVE number of entries made life difficult for judges at this year’s Lakeland Photography Competition, with winners an nounced at a community event on Saturday. More than 80 people flocked to the town hall for the presentation and entertainment, which included a gourmet sausage sizzle and bar, entertainment by Yazmindi and Lakeland’s own Jas Chapman, as well as performances by Lakeland State School students. Lakeland Progress Association vice chair Sam Simmonds, who organised the event with his fellow committee members, said the com petition was growing every year. “It’s really great to see the fan tastic photos, the community up dancing and it just brings everyone together,” he said. “We haven’t finished paying all the bills, but should end up with about $500 to put towards next year’s event.”

Karlene Shephard won a swag of awards at the Lakeland Photography Comp.

The batching plant has the following list of equipment: • 1 x Loader • 2 x Trucks with 7.5m3 Bowls • Forklift (Cat 25) • Batching Plant An open day to review equipment and the current site is proposed for Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 10:00am. Interested parties should indicate their preferred method of engagement with Council e.g. service agreement, managing contractor agreement, lease or full divestment from council. Council will determine its preferred approach following consideration of submissions received and suitably qualified respondents will be invited to participate further. Initial EOI forms are available at Council offices and the NPARC website at https://www.nparc.qld.gov.au/tendersexpressions-interest/tenders-expressions-interest-1. Forms should be completed and may be submitted at the Bamaga office or via email to tenders@nparc.qld.gov.au For further details, please contact David Tyson, Acting Executive Manager Enterprises on 07 4048 6800 or email David.Tyson@nparc.qld.gov.au EOI closing date – 12:00pm 23 September 20

Mrs Shephard’s award-winning portrait in this year’s competition, of little Lucy Webb, was a spurof-the-moment shot of her friend’s daughter taken while babysitting at the Normanton Rodeo. “She had the frazzled hair, the dirty face and the big old hat and I thought gosh she looks cute, I’ll get a photo of that,” she said. “When I got home I thought I’m going to put that in the competi tion, but I never thought it was go ing to win!”

Position Vacant

It could be the last photo compe tition the popular 23-year-old runs, as he is planning to travel overseas next year following completion of his Bachelor of Education. “We’ve sat down and written quite a detailed outline this year so it’s all documented, and we need to find someone to take it on from me,” Mr Simmonds said. There were four age categories with multiple sections within each, while the creative category was open to all ages. Mr Simmonds said the variety of entrants, particularly students from Lakeland and Laura schools, was“Lastphenomenal.yearwetook them out for an excursion to take photos and they would all cluster around and snap the same thing,” he said. “This year they all got creative, going off on their own little jour neys, which was so good to see.”

Lakeland State School students put on a performance.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 17

Shephard cleans up at Lakeland

Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

The position is a full-time permanent position. It is part of the Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program and works closely with other rangers, Australian, Queensland and local government agencies and departments and Kaurareg people. The position will support the delivery of on ground ranger activities, reporting and asset management. This position reports to the Ranger Coordinator, Kaurareg Land and Sea Rangers.

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

WCCT is committed to providing high quality services to our Traditional Owners, and we recognize the importance of employing the most suitable candidates. Currentl y we are seeking applications for the position of: FINANCE GRANTS OFFICER

Page 18 – Cape York Weekly Monday 5 September to Sunday 25 September 2022 Traffic Disruptions Mission River and Andoom Ck Bridges Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Access will be closed under the south end of Mission River Bridge and both ends of Andoom Creek Bridge Boat users are to keep clear of active work areas There will be a work boat on the water directing boats away from work zones The boating public is reminded to remain vigilant of the works, and to slow down when approaching the work fronts and crews Access to the boat ramps will remain open but may be congested There may also be minor traffic delays during this period on both road bridges There will be traffic controllers in place during bridge closures For your safety, please ensure you reduce speed around work crews and follow the directions of the traffic controllers Planned Power Outage Critical Maintenance and Repairs Friday 9 September 2022 0800hrs to 1200hrs (4 hour duration) Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION The Power Distribution team would like to inform you that there will be an outage for critical maintenance and repairs Areas Affected Christie Avenue, Kanthin Road, Ayam Court, Euodia Court, Awurpa Court, Alakanum Court, Telstra Tower, Weipa Solar Farm and A19 Bore Pump We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause PO Box 92 THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875 ICN 3712 / ABN 44590587098

Applications and information

TheParties.Western Cape Communities Coordinating Committee (WCCCC) and its three SubCommittees 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 the Trusts and the WCCCC. It manages the overal l business of the company including servicing, assisting and supporting the above entities.

To meet our corporate and legislative requirements as a charitable trust, the WCCT has a highly complex financial structure. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Grants Off icer is responsible for managing the overall Grant Application process, and supporting the Finance Manager with finance and reporting functions. We anticipate that applicants will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a finance based role, class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence, and an understanding of engaging with Aboriginal people. It will also be beneficial to have a relevant tertiary qualification and prior experience with MYOB. We anticipate that applicants will have; - Minimum Year 12 education; - Minimum 2 year experience in a finance based role; - Sound IT and MYOB experience; - C Class Driver’s license; and - An understanding of engaging with Aboriginal people. Tertiary qualifications in Finance or higher will be considered favorably. Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information including a position description please contact: Office Manager Phone: (07) 4069 7945 Email: offmgr@westerncape.com.au 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, 26th AUGUST 2022

RANGER, KAURAREG LAND AND SEA RANGERS

Affirmative measures position

Written applications, a resume and two references (with at least one reference from the most recent employer) must be submitted to cairns@au.gt.com by no later than 5.00pm on 31 August 2022. Copies of the position description and selection criteria, and further information about the role can be obtained by contacting cairns@au.gt.com.

The role and duties

The position The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is seeking a permanent full-time Ranger to be part of its Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program. Who we are The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC manages the native title and cultural heritage rights and interests of the Kaurareg people on determined native title land and sea country. The corporation is committed to delivering real and sustainable results that build stronger and more positive futures for Kaurareg people. The corporation has over 400 members around Australia and is governed by seven Kaurareg directors. It manages the Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program that protects and manages Kaurareg cultural heritage and natural resources.

Location: Horn Island / Thursday Island

Affirmative measures position

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people. What is offered The salary available to the successful applicant is in the range of $48,000 - $52,500 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. No accommodation is provided with the role.

• C Class Driver’s license. Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information including a position description please contact: Office Manager Phone: (07) 4069 7945 Email: offmgr@westerncape.com.au 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

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Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 August 2022 Aerial Shooting Campaign - Amrun Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION As part of the feral animal management strategy, aerial shooting will be conducted on site from 25 28 August 2022 Aerial shooting is conducted during daytime operations and it is essential no personnel or remote working parties are in shooting zones (red area) between 0600 1900 A no shoot zone (green area) surrounds all operational and infrastructure areas There will be no access to Amrun via South Gate during this period Planned Power Outage Critical Maintenance and Repairs Monday 29 August 2022 0800hrs to 1200hrs (4 hour duration) Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION The Power Distribution team would like to inform you that there will be an outage for critical maintenance and repairs Areas Affected Christie Avenue, Kanthin Road, Ayam Court, Euodia Court, Awurpa Court, Alakanum Court, Telstra Tower, Weipa Solar Farm and A19 Bore Pump We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause PO Box 92 THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875 ICN 3712 / ABN 44590587098 GENERAL MANAGER Location: Horn Island / Thursday Island Affirmative measures position

Reporting to the Implementation Manager, the Implementation Officer is the primary contact point with the eleven Traditional Owner Groups, who are signatories to the WCCCA, and Rio Tinto. This position contributes to assisting with the monitoring and implementation of objectives under the WCCCA and Strategic Plan in the areas of Employment and Training, Cultural Heritage, Community Liaison, reporting and data collection and the facilitation of Aboriginal community participation in cultural, environment and heritage management at a local and regional level.

• Minimum Year 12 education; • 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

The Western Cape Communities Coordinating Committee (WCCCC) and its three 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 the 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

CLOSING DATE – FRIDAY, 19TH AUGUST 2022

Applications and information Written applications, a resume and two references (with at least one reference from the most recent employer) must be submitted to cairns@au.gt.com by no later than 5.00pm on 31 August 2022. Copies of the position description and selection criteria, and further information about the role can be obtained by contacting cairns@au.gt.com.

We anticipate that applicants will have;

• Ability and willingness to travel to and work in remote communities

• Trained in or demonstrated previous experience in Education and Training (Tertiary qualifications in this area will be highly regarded but not essential)

The position The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is seeking a permanent part-time General Manager to manage its native title interests and administrative functions. Who we are The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC manages the native title and cultural heritage rights and interests of the Kaurareg people on determined native title land and sea country. The corporation is committed to delivering real and sustainable results that build stronger and more positive futures for Kaurareg people. The corporation has over 400 members around Australia and is governed by seven Kaurareg directors. It manages the Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program that protects and manages Kaurareg cultural heritage and natural resources. The role and duties The position is permanent part-time (20 hours per week). It manages the native title and administrative functions of the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (KNTAC) in the performance of its statutory functions as the prescribed body corporate for the Kaurareg people. The position reports to the directors of the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC. Affirmative measures position The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people. What is offered The salary available to the successful applicant is in the range of $60,000 - $62,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. No accommodation is provided with the role.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively; and

THURSDAY ISLAND 4875 ICN 3712 / ABN 44590587098

The position is permanent part-time (20 hours per week). It provides administration support to the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (KNTAC) in the performance of its statutory functions as the prescribed body corporate for the Kaurareg Thepeople.position reports to the General Manager.

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The corporation has over 400 members around Australia and is governed by seven Kaurareg directors. It manages the Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program that protects and manages Kaurareg cultural heritage and natural resources. The role and duties

Applications and information

The position The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is seeking a permanent part-time PBC Administration Officer to work with Kaurareg traditional owners. Who we are The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC manages the native title and cultural heritage rights and interests of the Kaurareg people on determined native title land and sea country. The corporation is committed to delivering real and sustainable results that build stronger and more positive futures for Kaurareg people.

PBC ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Location: Horn Island / Thursday Island

Page 20 – Cape York Weekly – Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Please be advised of the following permanent change to traffic conditions along Sherrin Esplanade, Cooktown: One way, single lane traffic flow from Charlotte Street (near Bicentennial Park) travelling south to the Furneaux Adelaide Street intersection. Please plan your travel accordingly, pay attention to any signage and drive to conditions For more information, visit www cook qld gov au or contact Council on 4082 0500 4082 www.cook.qld.gov.aumail@cook.qld.gov.au0500|||WEP SHERRIN ESPLANADE ONE-WAY, SINGLE LANE 1 July to 30 September 2022 Hazard Reduction Burns - Amrun Lease Area Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION To reduce the intensity of wildfires, there will be ground based burns from July to September in the Amrun Lease areas indicated in purple The burns will occur in native bushland and around operational areas We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works Friday 12 August to Monday 22 August 2022 Feral Animal Management Public Notice Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Feral animal management w take place across the Amrun lease and Trukpayn, East of Weipa This control program will inv night operations and the us firearms There will be warn signs at access tracks into t area where control activities taking place Shooting Operations will on take place in non operation areas Any access to the lea areas identified on the maps (except the Peninsula Development Road) require additional approval prior to Please obey all signage and not enter the area under con PO Box 92

Affirmative measures position

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people. What is offered The salary available to the successful applicant is in the range of $30,000 - $32,500 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. No accommodation is provided with the role.

Affirmative measures position

If you or your residence are impacted by smoke the following is recommended: Closing of windows and doors Persons with respiratory conditions keep medication on hand Motorists should slow down and drive with caution and to conditions

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Telstra have advised that an upgrade to local infrastructure may briefly impact service to Weipa 3 x 15 minute outages may occur on both dates between 12:00am and 6:00am Centre Manager – CUC Cape York Employment type: Full Time Loca�on: Cooktown “Regional and rural communities deserve quality higher education opportunities to pursue their dreams, without the need to relocate” About Us Country Universi�es Centre Cape York is a not-for-proﬁt community driven organisa�on, which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government under the Regional University Centre program, and key local support. The Centre provides a new opportunity to make higher educa�on more accessible for students of all ages in the region. CUC Cape York is part of an aﬃliated network of the Country Universi�es Centre. Students have free access to high-speed Internet, modern technology, and general academic and administra�ve support all delivered locally at CUC Cape York. Students also have the opportunity to build a network of like-minded fellow students and can take advantage of being part of a na�on-wide learning community.

Your Role This is a highly rewarding and unique opportunity to shape the educa�on landscape in the CUC Cape York region. As Centre Manager, you will work with the Board of Directors and be supported by the Country Universi�es Centre (CUC) to implement the strategic plan which is set by the Board of Directors to increase access to higher educa�on opportuni�es for the region, as well as manage the day-to-day opera�ons of the CUC Centre. You will also work with the Country Universi�es Centre to develop and implement a marke�ng plan, foster and maintain rela�onships with stakeholders and represent CUC Cape York at community events, along with suppor�ng successful outcomes for students.

Who We Are Looking For

• An individual with the agility to execute the strategic plan and manage the day to day running of the Centre. How to apply A posi�on descrip�on is available by emailing recruitment@cuc.edu.au Conﬁden�al enquiries can be made to Ash Jones on 0409843414. To make an applica�on You are required to submit the following:

• Responses to the key selec�on criteria as detailed in the posi�on descrip�on;

• A cover le�er addressed to the Board of Directors; and

Rio Tinto Controlled Burns Program 2022 Public Notice

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people. What is offered The salary available to the successful applicant is in the range of $76,000 - $82,500 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. No accommodation is provided with the role.

• An individual who is dedicated, passionate and enthusias�c about crea�ng opportuni�es for regional and remote students;

Affirmative

Hazard reduction burning within the Weipa township and surrounds on Wednesday 27 July 2022

• A self-star�ng passionate and enthusias�c individual; • Ability to iden�fy key opportuni�es to support local students to iden�fy and achieve their academic goals; • Strong collabora�ve skills with ability to build strong rela�onships both within the CUC network and with diverse external stakeholders to promote the CUC’s aims;

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 21 PO Box 92 THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875 ICN 3712 / ABN 44590587098 RANGER COORDINATOR, KAURAREG LAND AND SEA RANGERS

• Your full CV. Applica�ons close Monday 12th September at 5pm and must be emailed to: recruitment@cuc.edu.au.

The position

The role and duties The position is a full-time permanent position. It is part of the Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program and works closely with other rangers, Australian, Queensland and local government agencies and departments and Kaurareg people. The position will support the delivery of on ground ranger activities, reporting and asset management. This position reports to the directors of the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC. Affirmative measures position

Tuesday 23 August 2022 and Wednesday 24 August 2022

The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is seeking a permanent full-time Ranger Coordinator to manage and lead its Kaurareg Land and Sea Ranger program. Who we are The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC manages the native title and cultural heritage rights and interests of the Kaurareg people on determined native title land and sea country. The corporation is committed to delivering real and sustainable results that build stronger and more positive futures for Kaurareg people.

Due to variable weather conditions, it is difficult to determine accurately the timing of particular controlled burns

Location: Horn Island / Thursday Island measures position

Wednesday 27 July to Thursday 18 August 2022

For general advice on preparing for the bush fire season please visit the Queensland Rural Fire Service website To report people lighting fires or to report wildfires, please call Queensland Fire and Emergency Services on 000 Please call our feedback hotline 1800 820 711 or email RTAWeipafeedback@riotinto.com

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By SAMUEL DAVIS AFTER discovering judo as an adult, Xavier Barker quickly re alised the Japanese martial art’s lessons went far beyond the dojo. “It’s the only sport in the world with a moral code attached to it,” the avid sportsman said. “It deals with things like friendship, honesty and self-re spect.“Judo was designed more as a physical education program. Its founder, Kano Jigoro didn’t even want it to be a sport. “There’s a massive skill set that takes a long time to devel op.”

Corrine Stallan bowls with coach Mal Mackney watching on.

Having inflicted plenty of damage on his body playing AFL, the discipline’s isomet ric and body weight exercises helped Barker maintain his com petitive edge without straining his creaky joints. So when the young dad moved to Bamaga in 2012 with his fam ily, he started NPA Judo Club –the most remote martial arts dojo in Australia. “I probably bit off more than I could chew,” Barker said while laughing.“Iwas a novice coach and player. I had to learn very quickly because kids ask so many ques tions.”The results quickly followed. Across seven years, Barker trained more than 450 judokas developing some of the best jun ior martial artists in the country. In 2017, prized pupil Fran cis Newman won a silver medal at the Youth Commonwealth Games while other athletes claimed dozens of state and na tionalButtitles.thehumble sensei is reluc tant to take too much credit. “I just experimented wildly at the start and learned as much as I could,” he said. “I travelled to meet other coaches to see how they did things, attend seminars and try to figure it out. “We did sessions two nights a week but if we were competing, some of the senior kids would train for an hour in the morning on top of that. “It’s easy to make a competi tive judo player out of a good athlete. I guess I was lucky. There were probably a couple of thousand kids with nothing else to do except judo.” Newman, who as a 12-yearold would regularly beat teen age boys at tournaments across the state, found the discipline required to compete in judo changed her as a person. “I used to lose my temper re ally quickly,” she said. “But judo helped me control it and not snap straight away. The other kids in the club, you could see how they were around their parents and then be on their best behaviour for Xavier. “No one would play up around him. It was a fun thing that stopped kids getting in trouble in the afternoon. We’d just go to the gym and have fun on the mats after school.” In 2019, Barker moved to Cairns with Dale Mears taking over as sensei before the club folded earlier this year. Now head coach at Cairns Judo Club, Barker said many of his students are still involved in the“That’ssport. probably the most re warding part – that they still want to do it,” he said. “One girl is at uni in Brisbane and still training. I still see some other kids too and have a good relationship with them. “But our motivation was al ways to coach people first and not the sport.”

COOKTOWN tyro Corrine Stallan is making history as the first junior from Far North Queensland to rep resent her state against New South Wales in lawn bowls. The 16-year-old Endeavour Christian College student has only been bowling for three years and later this week will fly to Brisbane to join the Queensland girls’ un der-18 team for a State of Origin showdown.Hercoach Mal Mackney has been driving from Atherton to Cooktown every fortnight since November and said his young charge was “excellent”. “She’s very committed, we do two hours training and she has im proved a lot,” he said. “I believe she can go a long way.”A member of the Cooktown Bowls Club, Stallan will have a shot at the national titles based on her performance this weekend, something that is definitely on the young bowler’s mind. “I’m nervous, nervous but ex cited,” she said. “After this they will pick a squad of five to go to the national titles.”Mackney is convinced Stallan has what it takes, and it appears he is not the only one, with a surprise announcement that she will skip per the triples and doubles on her first day bowling in Brisbane. “It’s a real privilege for sure,” her mother Katrina Lewis said. “It has made her a bit more nervous, but I know she can do it and they are obviously confident in her abilities as well.” Stallan and Lewis thanked the Cooktown Bowls Club for its on going support.

The pair will have a long night, with 17 fights on the card and fight ers travelling in from interstate.

Former NPA sensei still has the moves

TWO Full Boar Gym members will represent Cooktown at Elite Fight Series muaythai event in Cairns this weekend – but not in the usual way, with coach Vince Parkes the MC of the event, and Sarah Martin commentating. Parkes has moonlighted as an MC on several occasions, and said he models his style on flamboyant UFC announcer Bruce Buffer. “When I first started, I was prac ticing on my son and the dogs, just to get comfortable and remember my lines,” he said. “I get a bit nervous, but usually have a beer or two beforehand and then I’m right.”

Parkes was most recently MC at the Rise to Elite promotion in Cairns in May and is looking forward to stepping into the ring again this Saturday at the Pullman. Martin has also commentated before for a live stream. “I wasn’t nervous until I ar rived and they told me the live stream would be shown out the back where the fighters and train ers were prepping,” she said. “It’s different knowing exactly who is listening to you and how experienced they are in the sport.”

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Cooktowners behind the mic at fight night

Bamaga’s Francis Newman now teaches judo in Cairns.

Sensei Xavier Barker taught more than 450 judokas at NPA judo club.

Corrine’s ready to bowl over the Blues

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 23 BOAT HIRE 07 4069 7235 Find us on facebook BRAG BOARD SIZE DOES MATTER!Email your fishing photos to editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au and earn your bragging rights Cape York Weekly

Holly Sly found a crab in this cod’s mouth and used it to catch a bigger one. Recycled crab was the perfect bait for Holly Sly’s catch. Steve Pote with his first trevally.

Billie Barnes caught this lovely coral trout off Mapoon. Rob Leon with a 78cm barra from Pormpuraaw. Weipa’s Dallas Egan with a beaut barra.

Eli Rusis with his queenie from Evans Landing. Kellie Leon with her first threadfin salmon at Pormpuraaw. Daniela Ramirez with a mackerel.

Money goes to Townsville mates

Cuzner, who regularly rolls at Jubilee Bowls Club in Mund ingburra, said 50 Shades of Age would return next year to defend their title. “It’s our first time up here and we had a blast. The camaraderie of the group was great and the way we gelled was good but the compe tition was fantastic. It was a really well-run tournament.”

By SAMUEL DAVIS A KNOCKABOUT team of mates from Townsville have swept the competition at the Weipa Bauxite Classic, producing some cracker jack bowls to claim their maiden win at the weekend. The rag-tag quartet of Nathan iel Cuzner, Greg Delaney, Glenn Shimeld and Ash Clinnick won all six of their matches in the fours event to claim the event’s $10,000 prizemoney on Sunday afternoon. Playing for the first time to gether under the name 50 Shades of Age, Cuzner said the team sur prised itself with such a strong first showing.“There were state players and ex-Australian players that we knocked off,” the landscaper said. “They come from far and wide. You virtually have to wait for blokes to die to get a look in here. “Greg Delaney reckons he’s been waiting 28 years to finally play here.”

Celebrations ran late into Sun day evening, Cuzner said. “We had a few quiet drinks, a little dance and a party with some music blasting,” he said. “We’d been drinking all day from about 8am but we paced our selves“We’llwell.be back, that’s for damn sure.” The Bauxite Classic is held on the first two weekends in August with the ladies competing first, fol lowed by the men’s competition. The event started in 2001 and has been held every year since, except for 2020 due to COVID-19.

50 Shades of Age have vowed to defend their title in Weipa next year. Pictures: ALEX RETHUS

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himself after landing NBA role

For NBL legend CJ Bruton, who worked with Junior as an as sistant coach at the Bullets and the Boomers, his close mate’s will to see others succeed is what makes him“Whenspecial.a player walks into the Boomers he sees the way Junior sets up a locker room,” Bruton said. “(They see) how the jersey’s laid out, Indigenous flags are on the walls, he has messages for you from your family and fans to in spire you. “It just shows you the value eve ry member of an organisation has on your culture. “Patty Mills was like, ‘If we’re going to achieve a medal, we need Junior’.“Heknew that every part counts. For Patty to recognise that and to see how valuable he is to our Aus tralian culture says it all. “It’s about the dedication you give to your job and understanding the heartbeat of a team.” Following the Olympics, Jun ior’s work with the Jazz was re warding but relentless. “I did close to 90 games for the Jazz this season,” he said. “Usually, I start at 7am and get out of the arena around 9pm. Then, you travel to the next game, so you load the equipment truck, unload it onto the conveyor belt and walk onto the “Whenplane.youland, you’re straight off the tarmac and trying to get ready. That’s usually two-or-three o’clock in the morning. You can work a 24-hour day easily some times.”Having spent a fortnight back in Cooktown, the young dad plans to return to Salt Lake City with his family in October. “It’s really an eye-opener com ing from the Boomers and Aussie culture that is so together,” he said. “Not every team in the NBA is like that. Some guys just come in and go home. “The whole lifestyle of how the NBA operates and the unlimited budget for every department is so different (to Australia). “You arrive and they give you four suitcases worth of Jazz gear. I’m used to having two pairs of shoes. “But with the Jazz you get given 12 pairs.”

Having seen some of the world’s greatest cities in recent years has also given him a deeper apprecia tion for Cooktown. “The Great Barrier Reef is right at our doorstep,” Junior said. “You kind of take it for granted when you live here. “It’s only when you leave you realise how special it is.”

The Boomers celebrated their 2021 Olympics bronze medal win inside Saitama Super Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and fellow Aussie Josh Giddey and Junior Virantuleo catching up on the road. Aussies abroad Junior Virantuleo, Joe Ingles and Toronto Raptors assistant coach Trevor Gleeson.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 25 Former truck driver still pinching

Before returning home, Junior Virantuleo worked with the Jazz at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas last month.

By SAMUEL DAVIS THE hardest working man in Aus tralian basketball is finally taking a break.After 18 months of late night laundry, laying out jerseys and living off almost no sleep, Junior Viranatuleo is back where his wild journey started. The Cooktown truckie, who swapped the cabin for courtside at some of the biggest arenas in the world, returned home this month. And after putting his dog-eared passport to one side, hugging his daughter, Talei, and wife, Ashton, the famously tireless Junior got a chance to rest and reflect. First, there was the Boomers breakthrough bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics where he worked as team manager – but so much more in the eyes of the players. “I can’t speak highly enough of him,” guard Matthew Dellavedova said following the historic win over“(He’sSlovenia.got a) relentless work ethic and goes way above his job description.”Thencame the dream job as equipment manager with the Utah Jazz in the NBA, a deep playoff run and a chance to rub shoulders with some of the best athletes in the world each day. “I had a good relationship with all the guys like Donovan (Mitch ell), (Jordan) Clarkson, Mike Con ley and Rudy Gobert,” Junior said of Utah’s playing cohort. “They were a really good group.”TheJazz lost to the Dallas Mav ericks in the first round of the play offs last season. But Junior wonders what might have been if fellow Aussie and former Utah star Joe Ingles hadn’t suffered a season-ending knee in jury.“That really changed every thing,” he said. “Not having him around, he’s a glue person and such a culture guy. “But Joe and (his wife) Renae were amazing at helping me set tle in. They’re like blood family now.”Junior’s incredible journey to the Olympics and the NBA started in 2020 when COVID delayed Australia’s domestic competition, the NBL, from tipping off. A team manager with the Bris bane Bullets at the time, the young dad moved to far north Queensland to work as a truck driver, deliver ing essential supplies to outback Indigenous communities. But a brief stint with an NBL club in 2021 led to an invitation to join the men’s national team in Los Angeles ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.Then,at Boomers legend Patty Mills’ insistence, Junior accom panied the Olympic flag bearer into Japan National Stadium at the opening ceremony. “I was so emotional when he asked me,” he said. “I was literally bawling my eyes out.”

Tabuai set up a num ber of tries and was deadly with his goal kicking. The Bulldogs also had the benefit of veteran forwards Er nest Madua and Maurice Burke liningTheup.grand final between Wei pa and Napranum is scheduled to be played on Saturday, Sep tember 3 at Andoom Oval. There will be a women’s game and an under-17s exhibi tion match played as curtain raisers.

HELEN Sabatino and Viv Chan combined to be the women’s winners at Carpentaria Golf Club’s 36-hole members foursomes on Saturday, sponsored by the Murrays. They paired up to win the gross and nett, beating Merrie Carter and Vicki Molloy. In the men’s division, the gross was won by Jamie Hutton and Alan Wyness, while the nett was taken out by Brock Lowrey and Jerrod Byrne. Peter Ross and Glenn Egan were runners-up in both gross and nett. Narrow Wackers win THORNE Rice played some good golf last week to be a narrow winner of the Wednesday Wackers social nine-hole competition at Weipa. His nett 28.5 was just enough to hold out Desley McIntosh. Nearest to pins went to Steve Head and Pete Ross, while Mick Foy picked up the Bradman’s.InSunday morning’s Dawn Busters, Mal Fairall defeated Viv Chan, with Derek Tata claiming the Hoffman’s. Riley McGregor had the longest drive and Alan Wyness picked up the nearest to pin.

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WUJAL Wujal Yindili Junior Rugby League Club hosted their second round of home games on Saturday.

Players from Wujal Wujal, Hope Vale and Cooktown came together on Saturday for a day of junior footy contests.

Pictures: JACYNTA HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY

A GRAND final for set in the Western Cape Rugby League competition after long-time rivals Weipa and Nap ranum secured their places in the decider on DefendingSaturday.champions Lock hart River were no match for the Raiders in the opening game at Andoom Oval, with the home side scoring nine tries to three in the 48-12 semi-final win. Travis Cornthwaite scored twice for Weipa while seven others chipped in for one apiece in the Thedemolition.secondsemi-final was more one-sided as Napranum put 11 tries on Mapoon West Coast Brumbies in a 64-12 win. Napranum raced out to a 16-0 lead and the Brumbies came back to make the score 16-12, but it was all one-way traffic fromKareemthere.

James Coventry makes a run with the ball in the under-11s match. Charlie Oakley in the league tag.

Page 26 – Cape York Weekly – Tuesday, August 16, 2022 SPORT IN BRIEF Awesome foursomes

The Cooktown Crocs and Hope Vale Cockatoos travelled south for the day of footy. The next local games will be a big round robin competition at Cooktown’s John Street Oval on Saturday, September 3, with Cooktown hosting Wujal Wujal, Hope Vale and the Mossman Sharks, before the final game of the season, also at Cooktown, on September 10.

Victory for brothers STEVE and Rick Butler paired up for a win at Cooktown Golf Club’s ambrose stableford on Saturday. They had 41 points, winning on a countback from John McArthur’s pairings with Jimmy Herden and John Fox. Nearest to pins went to McArthur for 2/11, while Wal Welsh took out both 14 and 9/18. Jawai ejected in final A HARD foul in the dying seconds of the third quarter has cost Nate Jawai the chance to guide the Darwin Salties to a stirring NBL1 finals win. The Salties lost 89-86 to USC Rip City on Saturday night with the Bamaga star squaring off against his former Cairns Taipans teammate Kouat Noi in the elimination game. But the big man’s night ended early after being handed an unsportsmanlike foul for attempting to thwart a Verle Williams drive to the basket.

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