Cape York Weekly Edition 102

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GROWERS and graziers are angry their livelihoods could be placed at risk after the state government said it was reviewing the future of the Cape York Biosecurity Centre.

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“They should be looking at opening it 24 hours, not shutting it down,” said Merluna Station’s CameronLakeland’sMacLean.JoyMarriott added: “It beggars belief that they would be thinking about closing it.”

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“The land the CYBC is located on is included in the Cape York United One Claim and DAF is working with Traditional Owners to work through the claim pro cess,” a spokesperson for Biosecu rity Queensland said.

Jeremy Edwards and Amos Dick put their local knowledge to good use last week in the search for missing woman Juliana Castrillon, who spent four days lost in the rainforest south of Cooktown. Cape York Weekly’s Sarah Martin spoke to one of the rescuers, who had an inkling about where he would find the missing Colombian national. story

“It’s absolute insanity if they close it. It would be madness,” the Member for Leichhardt said.

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Federal MP Warren Entsch said he would fight to keep the Coen facility open.

Cape York Weekly understands there are two reasons behind the push to close the centre – issues with land tenure and cost-cutting.

The former was confirmed by the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture on Friday.

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“If the state government can’t reach an agreement with the Cape York Land Council they must find another location.”

Mr Entsch said if land rights were an issue for the state, they had to fight to find a solution.

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Tony Perrett, the state LNP’s spokesperson for agriculture, said it would be “unfathomable” to close the Cape York Biosecu rity Centre, located 22km north of “BiosecurityCoen. matters, now more than ever,” the MP told Cape York Weekly

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“Where is the Member for Cook on this? The closure of the Coen facility would be ab solutely destructive for the com munity Cynthia Lui is supposed to represent.“MsLuiand the Minister for Agriculture (Mark Furner) must come out today and guarantee the Coen facility will remain open.”Ina letter to DAF, Wolverton Station grazier Neville Jack son called for the Department to show more support for Cape York’s agricultural industry.

Cook Shire’s acting mayor Robyn Holmes said the council had reached out to the Depart ment, asking it to consult widely with stakeholders before making the decision to close the facility.

“We should be doing everything in our power to ensure nothing can get through that would destroy our agricultural industry.”

– Lakeland farmer Joy Marriott

“It’s absolute insanity if they close it. It would be madness.

– Merluna’s Cameron MacLean

“Having that local knowledge is imperative.”Shesaidwith plans to expand Lakeland into a major food bowl over the coming decades, more had to be invested in the region’s biosecurity measures.

“The threat of tropical diseases entering this country through northern shores is recognised by the federal government and we are asking you to recognise this.

– Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch

– Cook Shire Council deputy mayor Robyn Holmes

“It’s mostly fruit diseases but a lot of tourists will pick up driftwood from a beach and they don’t realise what kind of biosecurity problems that can cause if they take it “Theyhome.should be spending more, not less.”

“Please continue to reassure us that the health and wellbeing of Queensland’s landscapes is your“Thepriority.threat of tropical diseas es entering this country through northern shores is recognised by the federal government and we are asking you to recognise this.

“Increasing support and services in this region is again, critical to continued industry, community health and broader ecosystem health.

“It’s mostly fruit diseases but a lot of tourists will pick up driftwood from a beach and they don’t realise what kind of bios ecurity problems that can cause if they take it home,” he said.

“The centre has been there for such a long time and we know they’ve had success in reducing the spread of diseases,” she said.

“They should be looking at opening it 24 hours, not shutting it down.”

ments along the way. All we ask from you is some support.

“It is unfathomable the state government is even considering closing down biosecurity facilities at such a critical time.”

“Locals know how impor tant this facility is in protecting agriculture and our environ ment against biosecurity threats,

“The CYBC’s future role is being considered in that context and the review process will in volve significant consultation with a broad range of stakehold ers.“The Far Northern Biosecu rity Initiative, established in late 2018, has and will continue to increase DAF’s footprint in Far North“ThisQueensland.moretargeted and ef ficient way of delivering bios ecurity services includes $3.7 million in funding over five years to enhance biosecurity capability in the region, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder empowerment, education, and partnership.”AretiredBiosecurity Queens land officer said the Coen facil ity had been “super successful”

“That driftwood comes from Indonesia and PNG.”

“They should be spending more, not less,” he said.

“As cattle producers, it’s a lonely world. We fight weeds and pests very much on our own, we maintain our infrastructure (roads and fences), again on our own and we are isolated with healthcare services, local gov ernment services and so many more services that people close to town receive,” he wrote with wife“EveryEmma.day we are committed to producing a quality product, bringing in revenue that is in vested back into our local land scape so we can continue what we do, making small improve

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– Wolverton Station’s Neville and Emma Jackson

“It is unfathomable the state government is even considering closing down biosecurity facili ties at such a critical time.

– Retired Biosecurity Qld officer

“The centre has been there for such a long time and we know they’ve had success in reducing the spread of diseases. Having that local knowledge is imperative.”

“It beggars belief that they would be thinking about closing it. We only have one international border and that’s the Torres Strait and Cape York.

many of which can enter in the Cape and travel south.

He said the nation’s banana and mango industries would suffer if a disease like black sigatoka spread south, or the red-banded mango caterpillar reached Lakeland or Mareeba.

“Increasing support and ser vices in this region is again, critical to continued industry, community health and broader ecosystem health.

“The region is asking you to please do more, not less.”

Ag industry pushes back against centre’s closure

The Cape York Biosecurity Centre, located 22km north of Coen, is facing closure after the state’s agriculture department put it up for review.

While DAF says it has yet to form an official view on the future of the centre, it eluded to the cut by spruiking “efficient” alternatives.“TheDepartment of Agricul ture and Fisheries regularly re views its services to ensure the best use of resources and to keep abreast of contemporary practic es,” the spokesperson said.

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”This just plays into the broader agenda this Labor state government has had for years about shutting down all levels of productivity in Cape York.”

in stopping the spread of disease over the years.

“The region is asking you to please do more, not less.”

– Tony Perrett, MP, the state LNP’s spokesperson for agriculture

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“In Lockhart River, there’s an average of three generations liv ing under one roof.

The funding would build new homes for First Nations com munities over five years and improve health and education outcomes for present and future generations.Lockhart River mayor Wayne Butcher said easing the desper ate housing shortage was critical to Closing the Gap.

ILLEGAL quad bike use is rampant in Weipa and parts of Cape York and local police have pulled out all stops to prevent more serious incidents.

Anywhere at any time: Weipa police boss

low officers to patrol parts of the Cape they’ve never had access to before.

Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg said the Weipa police station had recently taken possession of an all-terrain vehicle that will al

QUEENSLAND councils are calling for $500 million from the federal government to tackle a growing housing crisis in re mote Indigenous communities.

insula Area Regional Council estimates it needs around 160 more dwellings in order to meet demand.“Grown up children are liv ing with their parents and their children’s children are living there,” mayor Patricia Yusia said recently.“Westill have three-to-four families living under one roof.

“How can you get to sleep at the right time when other fami lies are running around?”

Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg with Weipa police’s new side-by-side ATV.

The new side-by-side ATV has also been used by Weipa’s criminal investigative branch for remote property access.

year what happens from improp er use of quad bikes with some serious injuries that could have been far, far “Everyoneworse.should know by now the rules around quad bike use but we still see kids riding them around town and people riding them without helmets.”

“You are never going to sort out the problems of life expec tancy, health and education if you don’t get to the roots of the

problem – which is a lack of ad equate housing to go along with the growth of the community,” Cr Butcher said.

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Fast tracking social housing was among the key issues raised at the meeting, Premier Annasta cia Palaszczuk said.

The Queensland government will hold a housing summit next month with an initial roundtable meeting held last Friday.

“We aren’t afraid to take it to places where we think enforce ment is needed and you can ex pect to see us anywhere at any time,” Senior Sergent Flegg said.

“It affects the health situation of the household – but also the education challenges amongst theThechildren.”callcomes as communi ties across Cape York struggle to deal with the housing shortage.

“That’s why we’ve always lobbied the federal government to invest in housing – in line with the Closing the Gap policy.

“My government has contin ued to act on this urgent issue in cluding the construction of over 7400 new social and affordable homes as part of our historic $1.9 billion Queensland Hous ing Strategy Action Plan,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“It’s purely for off-road use and we’ll be out and about these school holidays to educate peo ple and enforce quad bike laws,” he “We’vesaid. seen in Weipa this

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“But there is more to be done to ensure every Queensland has access to a roof over their head.”

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And just two months ago a friend of his went missing, also in the thick bush at Home Rule.

“Thankfully, she was found af ter only a few hours, but it was a bit of a warm-up for this search.”

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“We walked until dark and then set up camp, then the next day

THE Bloomfield bushman who found a missing hiker after four days in dense rainforest near Home Rule said she was exactly where he expected her to be.

bread and some curry, and Mr Dick snapped a few photos for posterity.

Ms Castrillon attributes her sur vival to the tent she carried, and also to her good physical condition and mental strength.

he probably would have found her if we hadn’t,” Mr Dick said.

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Amos Dick has spent a lifetime walking the mountainous jungle around Rossville and his home town of Bloomfield and said he and fellow rescuer Jeremy Ed wards found Juliana Castrillon at the spot they had pinpointed before starting their search.

“We started our search at about lunchtime on Tuesday, and even though we suspected she was on Granite Creek, we had to be thor ough and eliminate the whole area,” Mr Dick said.

He helped find a missing man in Cape Tribulation 20 years ago and remembers the desperate search for a missing four-year-old near Rossville when he was a child.

The pair gave Ms Castrillon their remaining food, a piece of

A relieved Juliana Castrillon after she was rescued by locals Amos Dick and Jeremy Edwards last week after a search that made national headlines.

ones.Some had flown in from Sydney to help with the search, which had already made national headlines.

“God told me in a small voice that I would be lost for four days without food,” Ms Castrillon told herMrrescuers.Dicksaid God also gave him confidence during the search, as he

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“We went in with pots and pans, banging and making noise, and it got dark, and we had to get torches.

It’s not the first time Mr Dick has been involved in search and rescue operations around his rain forest home.

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“What you have to do is stay within site, in a visible spot, that’s what I did. I went to look for a river so that the river would first give me water and then give me visibility.”Oncefound, the trio began walk ing out and, within 30 minutes, came across another man coming up the creek searching.

Ms Castrillon spent the week recuperating in Cairns with friends and family, before travelling back to her home and business in Byron Bay on Friday.

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“I thought if she had gone off the track anywhere, she would have gone down the creek,” Mr Dick“Shesaid.followed the normal pro tocols, she found the creek and set up her tent there in the most open place that she could get to. If the helicopters had flown low up the river, they might have seen her.”

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and Mr Edwards came across the historical Granite Creek tin mine with a sign that said ‘Gott Mit Uns’ – ‘God with us’ in German.

“I had a bell and we were ring ing it as we went.

“I told Juliana, this photo is for your book, and she asked me how I knew she was going to write a book about what happened,” he said.“Jeremy actually spoke Spanish – even though Juliana has perfect English – which I think helped calm her down.”

Ms Castrillon, a Colombian na tional, was about halfway through the eight-hour hike from Cedar Bay on the coast to Home Rule, near Rossville, when she followed a gully instead of the track and be came lost on September 10.

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“I think it’s all about mental stamina and about keeping calm and accepting what’s happening ... because when you’re in that mo ment, knowing that you’re lost, you’re tempted to walk, and walk ing (without directions) can make things worse. Eventually, someone is going to report you missing,” she“Isaid.meditated a lot, I prayed and tried to remain connected with my inner self, thinking that I also had the power to get out of there.

“He was a Swiss bloke cooee ing out, coming up the creek and

“Half an hour later we bumped into seven SES blokes, and they put the message out to stop the search.”After a three-hour hike back to Home Rule, Ms Castrillon’s emo tional family filmed her as she made the final crossing of Wallaby Creek and was reunited with loved

She had only light clothing, a small tent and no food, surviving on fresh water from Granite Creek.

“She wasn’t sure that we were looking for her, we waded through waist-deep water for about 40m to get to her and she was crying and saying she was lost, and we told her we knew all about it.”

Mr Dick said the pair had stopped for lunch and were build ing a fire when Ms Castrillon “jumped up” from behind a rock and called out.

Questions were also put forward to the RFDS about the procedures of landing at an airstrip for the first time, including refuel lingAgain,options.patient privacy was cited as the reason for not providing any answers.

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There are more questions than answers when it comes to last Thursday’s Royal Flying Doctor Service flight to Rio Tinto Weipa’s Amrun mine, but we can report the aircraft made a safe landing.

Injured worker flown from mine airstrip by RFDS

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“On Thursday, September 15, a contrac tor was transferred from Amrun to Cairns

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“The safety of our people and contractors is our top priority and we are investigating the incident. We are pleased all emergency response procedures went to plan.”

“The contractor was discharged the fol lowing day without requiring treatment.

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Cape York Weekly understands this was the first time any type of aircraft has used the strip.

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The RFDS cited patient privacy concerns, despite the fact no questions were asked about the identity of the patient.

Rio Tinto confirmed a worker was taken from Amrun to hospital.

It’s believed the contractor had back/neck pain and health officials decided it would be better for the patient to be retrieved from Amrun, rather than be ferried across the Em bley River in an ambulance.

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The road is used on a daily basis, but was built with a widened section to allow aircraft to land on it.

A PURPOSE-BUILT road at Rio Tinto’s Amrun mine has been used by the Royal Flying Doctor Service for the first time.

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Both the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rio Tinto were reluctant to provide any de tails about the landing.

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Water restrictions for Coen

“Level one water restrictions are in place until advised otherwise. Wednesday is no garden watering at all, and on other days it will be alternating between houses with odd and even numbers, and during strict hours.”Gardens and lawns can be watered at even numbered houses on Monday, Thursday and Saturday and odd numbered houses on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, between 6am and 8am or 6am and 8pm.

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The world seems to agree that the quietly spoken artist has defi nitely made it, with her works in demand in America, Italy, Singa pore and all over Australia.

She said 2022 had been an in credibly busy and exciting year, with the past few weeks spent in colder climes away from her home in Coen.“I’ve just been to the Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, which is the biggest art fair in the country, and now I’m spending three weeks in Melbourne making ceramics,” sheHobsonsaid. said if she could tell other aspiring young artists any thing, it would be to stay authentic, just be themselves and keep trying.

Award-winning artist Wudarabin Snider.

“It also shows other young peo ple and people of colour that no matter what you do and what path you go down, if you do it well and believe in yourself, opportunities open up everywhere,” she said.

COEN residents are on water restrictions as Cook Shire Council leaps to conserve the town’s water supply amid concerns over excessive use.

The 17-year-old Cooktown student, who has been painting since before she could walk, won the Creative Generations Regional Encouragement Award, the Peninsula Art Educators Association Encouragement Award, the TAFE Banggu Minjaany Indigenous Student Artist of the Year Award and the TAFE Outstanding Achievement in Three-Dimensional Art Award.“Iwas very shocked, I didn’t think I was going to get anything,” Wudarabin said.

Coen Biosecurity Centre to Archer River Roadhouse (42km) Cape York,

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The award-winning piece, which mesmerised the judging panel in Brisbane, has three elements, a video, an interactive magnet board and a photo board with an Instax“Peoplecamera.cantake an instant photo and add it to the wall so they can participate and be part of the artwork,” she said.

Cooktown teen shines

Hobson, born and bred in Cape York, has been an artist her whole life and said she now feels like she has made it.

A PASSION for art has paid off for teenager Wudarabin Snider, who took out four major arts awards in Cairns last week.

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Wudarabin’s artwork will be part of the ENERGY Art exhibition at the Tanks Art Centre in Cairns for the rest of the month.

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“I love Coen and I’m proud of Cape York. Who would have thought other people would fall in love with it through my art, too.”

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“I was just really proud of the young people in the photographs, you can get a sense of who my people are and the community through the Hobson’simages.”artcrosses genres, from colourful paintings to por trait-style photographs and ceram ics, and is a way for the artist to express her love for her Cape York community and culture.

“I never ever thought I’d be in the position that I am in today, but I just kept doing it and stuck at it, and here I am.”

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Coen artist growing in popularity

FROM the tiny community of Coen to the pages of renowned fashion magazines, Cape York art ist Naomi Hobson is wowing the art “Hereworld.I am, an artist from the bush with a spread in David Jones and Vogue on me just being me,” she“Isaid.would never ever in my wild est dreams have thought I’d be featured in magazines like that, it’s surreal, a real pinch-me moment.”

A Cook Shire Council spokesperson said the town water supply was not keeping up with resident’s use.

cently invited her to exhibit her photographs.“Everybody loves the photo graphs,” Hobson said.

“But I am very proud of myself.”

Conquer the Corrugations strives to raise awareness of the ‘corrugations’ in life, support and remember those affected, and to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health.

MAYORS, councillors and staff from most of Cape York’s councils came together last week to share ideas and Representativesknowledge.from Mapoon,

walk away with new ideas and a better understanding of the re gion,” he told Cape York Weekly

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Could these hydropanels be a game changer in Cape?

“Our council already has a repu tation for implementing innovative and creative solutions for future service delivery. The hydropanel project will help deliver all of those elements for our community”

The system requires no outside source of electricity or piped wa ter infrastructure, is resilient in the face of storms, and can create

Council representatives from Cook Shire, Aurukun, Hope Vale, Kowanyama, NPARC, Weipa, Napranum and Mapoon came together in the Western Cape last week.

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“Many people may not be aware

The group gathered in Mapoon on Wednesday for an excursion and meeting, before gathering in Nap ranum and Weipa on Thursday. TCICA chair and Kowanyama

mayor Robbie Sands said it had been another valuable delegation.

“Our vision for Mapoon is to be one of Queensland’s healthiest, most culturally rich, and sustain able remote regions.

The council has partnered with Source Global to deliver a re silient, sustainable, and off-grid drinking water solution for locals.

Cape councils sharing knowledge

Ten hydropanels have been installed in Mapoon to provide drinking water at the cultural centre. Source Global’s Alex Polson with the Mapoon council CEO Tom Smith and mayor Aileen Addo.

“We are individual councils with a lot of common goals.”

The hydropanels are the first step in a pilot program designed to

provide infrastructure-free drink ing water in remote locations.

“You can’t always measure the success of these meetings but I know all of my fellow mayors

A PILOT program in Mapoon has implemented climate-resilient drinking water technology.

healthy drinking water on site –even in very dry climates.

Napranum, Weipa, Aurukun, Cook Shire, Hope Vale, Kowanyama and the NPA came together as part of the Torres and Cape Indigenous Councils Alliance.

Ten hydropanels were installed behind the new cultural centre to make clean, safe drinking water.

Mapoon mayor Aileen Addo welcomed the new installation.

that communities in the Cape and Torres Strait experience water shortages, reduced water quality and water restrictions each dry sea son,” she said.

Rather than drawing from the water table, the hydropanels use the energy of the sun to harvest pure water vapour from the air and transform it into high-quality drinking water.

“It’s another step towards the Mapoon community becoming more sustainable and resilient,” she said last week.

Pip Schroor, the regional resil ience coordinator for the Torres Cape Indigenous Council Alliance, said the system could address wa ter security issues.

“That, coupled with an increas ingly variable climate including dry seasons becoming longer and wet seasons becoming more un predictable, building resilience around water security is crucial for the region.”

“I’m getting to the age where I’d like to prepare for retire

Serenading ringers and rouse abouts at roadhouses and sta tions for a feed and place to rest.

“But it was all from personal experience.

Going out for the night?

“I had wanted to do a proper Cape camping trip and had nev er really been there by road.

It’s been 20 years

ment. I grow tomatoes and they turn ripe while I’m away,” the 76-year-old says.

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“But hearing your place get a mention on the radio, especially if you’re a small place, is spe cial.“That’s always a thrill for lit tle towns.”

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Then, suddenly the dream is over.“Of course, I’d have to bring a sound bloke and some gear with me,” Williamson adds.

“He was a lovely old bloke sitting there with a beer.”

“They’re the songs that work because it rings right through the heart.”These days, Williamson says long tours taking in remote com munities aren’t very practical.

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“There was just so much to write about.” since John Williamson launched his Cape York-inspired album Gunyah

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“Maybe I’d play little pubs here and there. Just pull a guitar out and do it.”

The romance of living off the land carries through in each verse, Williamson says.

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In 2012, while playing at the Exchange Hotel in Coen, Williamson recalls hearing a scratchy voice whisper a request in his “Eh,ear.can you play Granny’s Little Gunyah?” the local voice asked.

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“The thing about that song is it was all real,” he adds.

“The Jacksons didn’t wear shoes. They had a dirt floor with no “There’slino. nothing like the truth for a good song.

“You can’t have a dog or a chook yard when you’re always travelling, either.”

It’s been two decades since Williamson released his 15th studio album Gunyah, filled with tropical treasures about life in Cape SongsYork.like

“It was just a delight to play songs like Papa Whisky Novem ber on the radio,” the longtime presenter says.

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“You’ve got to do it properly otherwise everyone will just think I’ve lost it.”

Frangipani Bay, Cape York Peninsula, Sing You the Outback and more celebrate the region’s pioneers and incom parable beauty.

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During his time on the wire less, former ABC Far North broadcaster Richard Dinnen would regularly pepper his pro gram with songs from the folk artist – even before the release of Gunyah

PERCHED on a log with guitar in hand, John Williamson pic tures himself crooning to an in timate audience circled around a campfire.Thefire crackles as the bil lowing smoke disappears into the Cape York sky and the bush balladeer takes yet another re quest.

“A bit like the old farts at caravan parks who care for the garden in exchange for accom modation,” he adds dryly.

Still, the people and region that inspired some of his great est lyrics stay with him.

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In his mind’s eye, this is where one of Australia’s greatest singer-songwriters sees himself.

“I often throw Papa Whisky and Cape York Peninsula into my sets because they’re singa longs,” he “Especiallysays.if I’m in Queens land. It works well at open air events.

“An old fella requested it,” Williamson recalls.

Local teens push through the pain barrier to complete ride

Cooktown riders Dale Tan, Luke Wright, Ray Wright, Clare Smith, Willow Footer, Amanda Louw and Amy Meyer.

“Really, to be over $400,000 al ready is incredible, but we have set ourselves a really ambitious goal of $550,000 this year after a record $530,000 was raised last year,” Ms Hogan“We’resaid. raising these funds to help fix hearts in Far North Queensland, and just being a part of the event is quite moving.”

Jackson Starmer and Willow Footer leading the riders into Cooktown.

The teens were joined by fellow A Team members Tony Cridland, Adrian Bonser, Amanda and Josh Louw, Amy Meyer and Annette Hennebry.Cooktown’s Ray Wright and Dale Tan, both long-time Car diac Challenge riders, also took part in the three-day event, along

Willow, who has been riding for only two years, also completed the Challenge last year.

COOKTOWN teenagers Willow Footer and Clare Smith, both 13, joined hundreds of adults to com plete the gruelling Cardiac Chal lenge bike ride.

Annie’s Army: Back – Kathy and Peter Hutchinson; Front – Ryan and Nick Lyngcoln, Bree Lloyd, Peter, Carissa and Katelyn Lyngcoln.

Riders raise more than $400,000

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FNQHF chief executive Gina Hogan said donations would con tinue to roll in for another fort

Young Luke just pipped Willow and Clare at the post for the honour of being the youngest rider in the Challenge, at only 11 years of age.

Cyclists cool down at the Cooktown Splash Park.

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with Ray’s grandson Luke Wright.

“The amount of people impact ed by heart conditions, it doesn’t discriminate, they can be young or old and that is reflected in the de mographics of our riders,” she said on TheMonday.youngest rider this year was Luke Wright, aged 11, riding with his grandad, Cooktown’s Ray Wright, and the oldest rider was Brian White, aged 80.

“I’ve only been riding for about a year,” she said.

The riders travelled in 11 packs from Cairns to Cooktown, cover ing the gruelling 333km trip, with average daytime temperatures in the mid-30s, in just three days.

MORE than 200 tired and proud riders, led by teenager Willow Footer, cycled into Cooktown on Monday after raising a huge amount of money for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation in the Cardiac Challenge bike ride.

my grandfather had heart issues, which was a motivator for me to do the Willowride.”said she was fortunate not to have any family history of heart conditions, but the feeling of being part of the ride was her mo tivation.“Themoney that gets raised and having the rest of my team with me is such a good feeling,” she said.

night, aiming to reach the ambi tious goal of $550,000.

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Willow, 13, and 12-year-old Cairns lad Jackson Starmer were given the honour of wearing lead er’s jerseys to head up the pack of riders as they cycled down Cook town’s main street.

“I just really wanted to experi ence something new like this, and

Natasha Barlow from Cairns, who rode for the Warriors Indigenous cycling team, celebrated after completing her fourth Cardiac Challenge.

However, it was Clare’s first long-distance ride.

Joining the growing number of youngsters taking part was Cairns’ Tomas Rodney at just 12 years old.

Tomas rode in the Rose’s Rid ers Riding for Luke team in honour of fellow teen cyclist and Cardiac Challenge participant Luke Azzo pardi, who passed away tragically in 2021.Tomas was joined by fellow 12-year-old Jackson Starmer, son of Cairns Base Hospital interven tional cardiologist Greg Starmer, himself a long-time Cardiac Chal lenge supporter.

Ms Hogan said every rider had a story, with many riding as survi vors of heart conditions, and others riding in legacy of someone they had lost.

Willow was also given the hon our of leading the peloton into Cooktown, along with 12-year-old rider Jackson Starmer.

“It’s quite beautiful. The town sort of appears out of nowhere and there’s a big welcoming par ty when you get there.”

“It ended up being a blockage in my Theaorta.”diagnosis made sense. Bernie’s parents noticed he slept more than other kids and had trouble keeping up at times.

The Canardly’s from Cairns – Brent Kelly, Paul Trott, Hugh Winn-Jones and Roland Percy aka ‘Punctures McFlatt’.

Finally, after two years of

Bloomfield Track delays

The damaged dual cab on Eastern Avenue.

Today, a 20cm scar serves as a reminder of the experience.

“Sometimes we find out early or it develops as we age.

Shop stealing charge

As a result, Bernie says he doesn’t take having a healthy lifestyle for granted.

“Last year the pack I was in let me go to the front towards the end. It was actually really emotional and lovely feeling the wind hit me as we rode in.”

Cardiac Cruisers from Cairns Regional Council – Mandy Plumb and Sally Swanson.

Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council has started grading the northern end of the track, with the grader expected to be on the road from Monday to Thursdays over the next few weeks.

VISITORS to Weipa received the shock of their lives when a U-turn went wrong on Eastern Avenue last week.

“I’ve got to pay it back some how and I try to keep fit,” he says.“This is my second time do ing the challenge. I did it last year and I think I’ll be doing it for a long time to come.

Tourists topple over

“The highlight for me is rid ing into Cooktown,” the keen cyclist says.

“It’s the last thing a small business just getting started needs,” Mr Baker said.

Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected.

“They got away with about $1000 in cash.”MrBaker said his business had cameras, but they had not been connected at the time of the break in.

Planned ferry closure

Compound Automotive owner Odin Baker, who has only been in business since August, said the burglary at his premises on Charlotte Street on the night of September 13 was a hard start.

Teen charged after spree

Cooktown Police officer in charge Senior Sergeant John McArthur said police were also investigating other similar offences.

The teenager was also dealt with in relation to a theft from the Cooktown PCYC on August 27, breaking and entering a licensed premises and stealing alcohol on the same night, breaking, entering and stealing from a local motel on September 9, resisting police on September 10 and breaking, entering and stealing money, food and various items from the Cooktown District Junior Rugby League club house on September 10.

He is scheduled to appear at the Weipa Magistrates Court on October 11.

THE Daintree River Ferry will not operate from 10pm on Friday, November 18 until 5am on Tuesday, November 22 to allow for important safety maintenance work to be completed.DouglasShire Council has organised for contractors to replace the vessel’s northern loading ramp.

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s threeday 330-km ride – which raises funds for better cardiac services in the region – rolled into town on ForMonday.Matthews, 45, who grew up in Cooktown, the trek is a chance to pay surgeons back for the life-changing operation he had as a child.

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A 26-YEAR-OLD Aurukun man has been charged with one count of stealing that occurred on Tuesday, September 13 in Weipa.Police will allege the man entered a Commercial Avenue business around 9.40am and stole items from the business.

There will be no vehicle ferry service during this period.

In the dark, the driver pulled off the road to make a turn, only to drop into a drain.

“Basically, they cut the aorta

Foundation CEO Gina Ho gan says cardiac problems can arise at any time in a person’s life with access to care critical to recovery.“None of us know if we’re born with a heart condition.

“Regardless of how it hap pens, we are passionate about doing what we can through this event, to improve health outcomes in Far North Queens land.”

The 2022 ride is the 16th time the event has been held with $5 million raised to improve car diac services in that time.

“I think I was about four years old when the doctor picked up that I had an irregular heart beat,” he says.

Challenge has a special place in heart of ex-local

and put a patch around it that makes it permanently wider.

Sue Helmke hugs mum AnneMarie, who walked for the Cardiac Challenge in tribute to grandson Luke Azzopardi.

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy is being dealt with under the Restorative Justice Program after multiple break-ins described as “a kick in the guts” for small businesses across Cooktown over several weeks.

FNQHF’s Robyn Rankin and Cook Shire deputy mayor Robyn Holmes.

“It wasn’t traumatic but I’m sure if I had the operation now I’d be packing it.

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“I remember the operation still,” he says.

“It wasn’t always that long. It’s grown with me.”

“It looks like a shark bite from the top of my shoulder down,” he says.

The driver and their passenger escaped major injuries, with some cuts and bruises.

monitoring his heart, he un derwent surgery at the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane.

THE Cardiac Challenge is a cause genuinely close to Bernie Hall-Matthews’ heart.

doing and keep going and it’s start ing to take off.

Jarramali Tours combines offroad adventures, ancient Indig enous rock art and hearty bush tucker.Started in 2017, the Laura-based business struggled early before en joying a breakout 2022.

“The flow of tourists coming from Victoria, NSW and even the United States has been constant.”

“They want to soak it all in at once. The first few years you’re just covering your expenses, you’re pumping everything back into the business.

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The study found that more than half of all dementia cases among First Nations people in the regions may be caused by modifiable risk factors.

The study, conducted along side Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, suggests rates of dementia could decline if these risk factors were reduced.

“You look at our reviews and you can see the impression it leaves on people.

“But you believe in what you’re

Support from Queensland Tour ism and television programs like Weekender have helped the busi ness grow, Mr Murison said.

During their tour, guests trek along sandstone escarpments that served as a canvas for thousands of “Peopleyears. are so engaged,” Mr Murison said of the rock art.

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Kuku Yalanji man Johnny Murison started Jarramali Rock Art Tours in 2017.

“We thought it likely that historically recent exposure to modifiable risk factors was con tributing.”Thenew study suggests 11 risk factors may contribute to up to 52 per cent of dementia cases in the population studied.

A proud Kuku Yalanji man, Mr Murison said around 400 visitors had toured Quinkan country with him since May.

“It’s been back-to-back (tours) throughout June and July.

Jarramali tours will start again after the wet season.

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Team at James Cook University analysed health data from more than 370 First Nations residents aged 40 years or older living in the Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait.

Burgeoning rock art tours boast biggest ever season

A BATTLING Cape York tourism business has bounced back to en joy its best peak season to date.

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“It’s always a massive risk start ing something like this but it’s fi nally starting to show.”

“It’s been transformational,” founder Johnny Murison said.

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“Our previous work suggest ed that dementia is an emerging health issue among Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples in Far North Queensland,” said researcher Fintan Thompson.

New office for NRM

“Wallaby is a part of my life, it’s shaped me into the person I am to day, and my children have grown up around the festival.”

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Big names at festival’s 20th year

The team, along with staff from South Cape York Catchments, have moved from the historical Old Bank building across the road to the former Cooktown Cultural and Aboriginal Tours office at 113 Charlotte Street.Cape

The festival has been held an nually, apart from a shut down in 2020 due to COVID, and Ms Midgley has been involved for 17 years.“I’ve been excited about this for months,” she said.

The three-day celebration of music and arts runs from Friday to Sunday and is held at Shipton’s Flat, the second year in its new lo cation.Ms Midgley said tickets were likely to sell out.

Manager Maree Willis said the new office would be a much more identifiable building with new signage, facilities and landscaping at the rear.

A DEDICATED space for Cooktown’s youth is being reinvigorated, with a Family Fun Day on Wednesday the first of many planned activities for the much-loved “Block” building on Charlotte Street.

The free Family Fun Day runs from 9am to 1pm at The Block at 30 Charlotte Street (opposite the council depot), and is open to allThereages.

Family Fun Day tomorrow

will be free food and refreshments, with a barbecue lunch, icy cups and snacks, and plenty of fun for all ages including outdoor laser tag, arts and craft, a kid’s corner and banner making.

Ash Grunwald is one of the headline acts at the Wallaby Creek Festival.

The festival is held at 720 Ship ton’s Flat Road, just past the Lion’s DenTheHotel.festival

The Cooktown District Community Centre, My Pathway and the Cooktown Youth Centre Association are joining forces to provide a free family fun day aimed at generating interest in the youth association and ideas for future use of The Block.

They will be supported by a host of other local and national art ists including Dallas Frasca, Lady Valiant, Coldwater Band, The Go Set, Sun Salute, Ella Hartwig and Yazmindi.

will be headlined by blues sensation Ash Grunwald, primitive dance groover Ganga Giri and blues rockers 19-Twenty.

Cape York NRM has had offices in Cooktown for seven years and is the base for project officers as they travel the region.

“Our tenure at the Old Bank has ended as new plans are afoot for that historic building,” she said.

“We’re envisioning getting it back to how it was with a space for youth to relax with regular activities for kids and teens. It’ll be a process of getting our young people involved and understanding what they want,” he said.

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Known locally as The Block, the land was gifted to the youth of Cooktown in the 1980s by Robert MacLellan, and a building added to the space in the 1990s.

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COOKTOWN’S Cape York Natural Resource Management staff have moved into new premises, only 50m from their previous office on the town’s main street.

Mick McDermott from the CDCC said the event was the first step towards regular activities at The Block.

THERE are less than 500 tickets left for the 20th Wallaby Creek Festival, a milestone which will be shared by festival director Jen Midgley as she celebrates 10 years in the director seat.

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“It’s a beautiful site and it was great to be tenants there, but we are very excited to have this new office, which will be much more user-friendly for our staff and for visitors. We want it to become a hub for the community.”

with three stages of live music, as well as workshops, circus, dance, street theatre, children’s festival, food and market stalls and crocfree swimming in the Wallaby Creek and Annan River.

“If it keeps going up by 100 a day like it is at the moment, we will sell out. We have a cap of 2500, but that includes about 600 volunteers, supporters, musicians andThestallholders.”20thanniversary event has “more headline acts than ever”,

“My first Wallaby festival I was a helper in the kid’s tent, and my son Benjamin was three weeks’ old – now he’s 17.

Runner-up most pigs: 11 – Ridge

Inaugural Toad Busters a huge hit

Mystery (60-69kg): P-Boars (Riley Horton, Zac Phipps, Kylie Munday).

Most pigs: 18 – Roofta Boars (Riley Horton, Zac Phipps, Kylie Munday).

Total weight: 94.94kg – Toad Wadlers (Sydney Van Pelt, Sharli Wallace, Haylo Davies).

Runner-up: Sonny Gordon (Sunshine Stars).

Number of hunters: 145

Number of teams: 63

Biggest overall pig: 89.9kg boar – Big Hopes (Curtis Hober, Kieran Howard).

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PIG HUNT RESULTS

2022 Weipa Pig Hunt

CAPE York copped a cleanse in September as more than 2500 feral pests were removed from the re gion as part of the Weipa Pig Hunt. Cane toads, feral cats and wild pigs were destroyed by the local ecoWhilewarriors.the pig and cat hunting was confined to Friday night and Saturday, the toad busting went on for weeks, with more than 500kg of the slimy creatures eradicated by enthusastic youths.

Biggest toad: 484g – Toad Destroyers (Aidan Rehbein, Jack Wright, Cooper McColm).

Murphy Rehn Memorial Award: Rohan Ebner

Biggest feral cat: 4.5kg – Puss’n Up Daisies (Pete Bennetts, Rob Daly).

Runner-up feral cat: 2.65kg –Josh’s Angels Team 1 (Josh Frazer, Nik Clegg, Ally Quartermaine)

Best dressed: Abbie Morley (Toad Blasters Inc).

Runner-up biggest boar: 87.1kg –All Breeds (David Lomas, Michael Haims).

Biggest tusks: 77.5mm – Piggy Tails (Rhys Parr, Bri Lewis).

Runner-up: 51.3kg – Tasty Toads (Jeremy and Brad Hughes, Jarrod Farber).

Runner-up biggest tusks: 76.55mm – Three Musketeers (Marasat Agale).

TOAD BUSTERS

Runner-up biggest sow: 53.65kg –Ridge Back Bangers and Twangers (Ian, James and Warwick Milne).

Biggest sow: 57.35kg – Two Pigs in Shit (Greg Parr, Damian Parr).

Mystery (30-49kg): Rookies (Bradley Bond, Encemo Sailor, Tamanah Bond).

Back Bangers and Twangers.

Total pigs: 176

Mystery (50-59kg): Steels Co (Travis and Grace Walker, Jake Steele).

Mystery (70-79kg): P-Boars (Riley Horton, Zac Phipps, Kylie Munday).

Mystery (80kg+): Pork You Robert Luxford, Karl Adams).

Runner-up: 468g – Harvey Hunters (Astin, Thomas and Amelia Harvey).

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2022 Weipa Pig Hunt

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Time: 9am – 3pm

This role is responsible for contributing and developing skilled and capable Landcare communities within the Cape York NRM region. Working closely with farmers, fishers, land managers, indigenous groups, landcare and catchment groups and other groups as required, to meet priorities within the Cape York NRM region.

Applications close 4pm Monday 3 October 2022

• agree to the proposed agreement for a determination of native title;

A determination of native title involves a decision of the Federal Court. Important things about a determination of native title include that the Federal Court determines (1) who holds native title, (2) what the native title rights are, (3) the area to which the native title rights apply after any determination is made, and (4) which corporation will represent the members of the determined native title group. If the meeting on Wednesday 5 October 2022 authorises the proposed determination of native title, the determination will then be sought in the Federal Court. The Court has listed a hearing for a potential consent determination for the areas shown on the map above (except for the areas labelled “Wuthathi Interest Area”, “Wuthathi TUMRA Area”, “Excluded Area”, and that part of the area labelled “Ankamuthi” that is beyond 30km from the coast), if there is to be a consent determination, on 30 November 2022 at either Horn Island or Thursday Island.

Posi�ons

• if a decision is made to incorporate the proposed corporation, make a decision (1) to approve the rules of the proposed corporation, (2) to identify who will be the initial directors and contact person for the proposed corporation, and (3) to authorise one or more named persons to apply to the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations to register the proposed corporation;

Northern Peninsula Sea Claim (QUD114/2017)

• agree and adopt a decision-making process;

• agree to nominate the proposed corporation once it is registered, or, nominate an existing corporation, to be the corporation to represent the native title holders identified in the proposed agreement for a determination of native title (called a “prescribed body corporate”);

3. Charlie Mamoose (father of Silas, Larry, Johnny and Harry Mamoose)

Any person who is a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed in the box above is invited to attend the authorisation meeting on Wednesday 5 October 2022. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed above and so entitled to attend the meeting.

• Based in Cooktown

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AUTHORISATION MEETING FOR

Purpose of the Authorisation Meeting

6. Asai Charlie 7. Sam and Nellie (parents of George Stephen)

Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will hold an authorisation meeting on Wednesday 5 October 2022 in Injinoo for the Ankamuthi Native Title Group to consider whether to authorise a proposed agreement for a determination of native title over that part of the Ankamuthi area as shown on the map below, coloured blue, that is within 30km of the coast.

Venue: NPARC Hall, McDonnell Street, Injinoo

Cape York NRM works with the people of Cape York to encourage voluntary adoption of improved natural resource management across all land tenures and land uses on Cape York. We help people to work together and promote the sustainable use of Cape York’s natural resources.

• agree to the Applicant discontinuing that part of the Northern Peninsula Sea Claim that is beyond 30km from the coast for which no determination of native title is proposed. To register your interest or to enquire about travel assistance, please contact Leah Thompson on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au. If you have queries about this meeting, please contact Parky Wirrick on 0409 548 569 or pwirrick@cylc.org.au. Note that there is limited funding available for travel assistance.

The meeting is open to all descendants by birth, or adoption in accordance with traditional law and custom, of one or more of the following apical ancestors:

Video-conferencing and COVID-19

The meeting will be held as follows:

• Salary is $84,118 per annum including 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading plus 10.5% superannuation guarantee

4. Charlie Seven River

• Permanent Full Time (75 hr fortnight)

5. Toby Seven River (father of Jack Toby)

The primary focus of the role will be to assist with and implement activities that contribute to building knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt productive NRM practices through practice change and increase community skills, knowledge and participation in NRM in the region.

Applicants must apply via our website using the application kit found here: https://capeyorknrm.com.au/about/vacancies

Date: Wednesday 5 October 2022

• authorise the Principal Legal Officer of CYLC to nominate the proposed corporation in writing to the Federal Court for it to be the prescribed body corporate under ss.56(2)(b) or 57(2)(b) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) for the proposed determination of native title; and

Position Vacant Regional Agriculture Landcare Coordinator (RALF)

Ankamuthi Native Title Group

9. Charlie Maganu (husband of Sarah McDonnell);

About the position

• Remote leave and bonus applicable for Cooktown residents

Vacant The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council has several posi�ons vacant. Come and join our friendly team and start an exci�ng new career. We are seeking reliable, capable persons to fill the following roles: Environment Division Manager Senior Ranger (Iden�fied) Ranger (Iden�fied) Aged Care workers – various posi�ons Trainee – Finance Officer Trainee – Water and Wastewater Operator If you are interested in any of the above roles, please: 1. Download the Applica�on Pack from www.napranum.qld.gov.au or pick one up from Napranum Council Recep�on and 2. Submit your resume and a cover le�er that addresses the selec�on criteria employment@napranum.qld.gov.auto or deliver in person at the Napranum Council Recep�on. Applica�ons that do not include a cover le�er or address the selec�on criteria may not be considered

• decide to incorporate a proposed corporation to represent the native title holders identified in the proposed agreement for a determination of native title or, alternatively, decide to nominate an existing corporation that is qualified to do so;

PO Box 538 Weipa QLD 4874 07 4090 5607 www.napranum.qld.gov.auemployment@napranum.qld.gov.au 320 Wa Tyne St Napranum QLD 4874 Position Vacant HR and Administration Assistant Full time ImmediatePositionStart The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council seeks a capable and motivated HR and Administration Assistant to join our busy Corporate Services team in Napranum. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Services Senior Officer in completing a range of HR functions, including end to end recruitment, HR administration and general HR duties. You will also have strong interpersonal skills and provide a high standard of HR support to Council's diverse work force. General duties include: • Manage the end to end recruitment process, including creating job ads, facilitating the interview process and job offers, and drafting position descriptions and employment contracts. • Assist in the process for grievances, performance management, probation reviews and annual reviews. • Understand and apply current Awards and Industrial Relations legislation. • Provide information to NASC staff to promote compliance with NASC policies and procedures. • Conduct general administrative duties and ad hoc HR projects to support our team. • Council Website/Social Media; o Upload and Edit website as required o Promote council activities including key events, community updates, employment opportunities, council minutes and policy changes via website and Social Media Platforms Assist the Council with discreet projects and participate in and perform any other duties a s directed. Selection c Previous experience in a HR or administrative role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust and rapport with scretion in relation to all HR and Council matters. Previous experience working with and understanding the needs of a culturally diverse range of clients and delivering services that meet the client’s needs. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and with limited supervision, and to To apply: • Download the Application Pack online at www.napranum.qld.gov.au • Submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria to employment@napranum.qld.gov.au or in person at the Napranum Council Reception, 320 Wa Tyne St Napranum. Applications close 4pm 12th August 2021 Previous applicants are not required to resubmit their application. Applications that do not include a cover letter or address the selection criteria will not be considered ABN 43 593 215 992

8. Mammus/Mamoos/Mark/Mamoose plus his siblings Peter and Elizabeth

Video-conferencing facilities may be made available at the meeting. If you would like CYLC to arrange a video-conference so you can attend the meeting, whether you live at the location of the meeting or elsewhere, please contact CYLC on the number or email address below well in advance of the meeting date. It is important to provide every opportunity for persons entitled to attend the meeting.

Who is invited to attend the meeting?

The purpose of the meeting is to decide whether or not to approve the proposed agreement for a determination of native title for the area shown on the map above (that part coloured blue that is within 30km of the coast). The agenda of the meeting will be to consider whether the persons present:

2. Bullock (father of Mamoose Pitt, husband of Rosie/Lena Braidley)

1. Woobumu and Inmare

NATIVE TITLEAGREEMENTDETERMINATION

11. Nara Jira Para

4. Mathew Charlie Gelapa

Northern Peninsula Sea Claim (QUD114/2017)

2. Tchiako (aka Chaiku/Chakoo) & Baki (siblings)

• if a decision is made to incorporate the proposed corporation, make a decision (1) to approve the rules of the proposed corporation, (2) to identify who will be the initial directors and contact person for the proposed corporation, and (3) to authorise one or more named persons to apply to the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations to register the proposed corporation;

Venue: New Mapoon Council Hall, 81 Brown Street, New Mapoon

• agree and adopt a decision-making process;

Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will hold an authorisation meeting on Tuesday 4 October 2022 in New Mapoon for the Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group to consider whether to authorise a proposed agreement for a determination of native title over the Gudang Yadhaykenu areas as shown on the map below, coloured light green and middle green.

Date: Tuesday 4 October 2022

3. Peter Padhing Pablo

9. Pijame and Daudi (sisters)

The meeting is open to all descendants by birth, or adoption in accordance with traditional law and custom, of one or more of the following apical ancestors:

Video-conferencing and COVID-19

Who is invited to attend the meeting?

5. Annie Blanco 6. Ila-Ela

CAPE YORK LAND COUNCIL YUK PUYNGK

• agree to the proposed agreement for a determination of native title;

Time: 10am – 4pm

Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group

• authorise the Principal Legal Officer of CYLC to nominate the proposed corporation in writing to the Federal Court for it to be the prescribed body corporate under s.56(2)(b) or 57(2)(b) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) for the proposed determination of native title.

A determination of native title involves a decision of the Federal Court. Important things about a determination of native title include that the Federal Court determines (1) who holds native title, (2) what the native title rights are, (3) the area to which the native title rights apply after any determination is made, and (4) which corporation will represent the members of the determined native title group. If the meeting on Tuesday 4 October 2022 authorises the proposed determination of native title, the determination will then be sought in the Federal Court. The Court has listed a hearing for a potential consent determination for the areas shown on the map above (except for the areas labelled “Wuthathi Interest Area”, “Wuthathi TUMRA Area”, “Excluded Area”, and that part of the area labelled “Ankamuthi” that is beyond 30km from the coast), if there is to be a consent determination, on 30 November 2022 at either Horn Island or Thursday Island.

8. Charlotte (spouse of Billy Doyle and Wilson Ware)

Any person who is a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed in the box above is invited to attend the authorisation meeting on Tuesday 4 October 2022. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed above and so entitled to attend the meeting.

To register your interest or to enquire about travel assistance, please contact Leah Thompson on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au. If you have queries about this meeting, please contact Parky Wirrick on 0409 548 569 or pwirrick@cylc.org.au. Note that there is limited funding available for travel assistance.

7. Woonduinagrun & Tariba (parents of Tom Redhead)

10. Mother of Thompson Olwinjinkwi

Full time Plumber required Exciting opportunity to join our tight knit team! • Flexible work arrangement • Work/life balance • Weekends off • Overtime available if you desire • Rewarding work with a supportive team • Huge variety of work to expand and develop your skills and experience Forward resumes to: admin@hambellps.com Phone: 0484 227 169 to enquire Must have: • Manual drivers license • QBCC plumbers license • Gas license an advantage 2022 Community Development Fund Applications for round 2 of the Western Cape Community Development Fund open on Thursday 1 September 2022 Do you have an upcoming project or initiative that could be eligible for funding through the CDF program? Please reach out to the Communities and Communications team to discuss your project concept and eligibility Email: Aleta Bates@riotinto com Phone: 0448 612 084 Applications close on Thursday 29 September 2022

• decide to incorporate a proposed corporation to represent the native title holders identified in nthe proposed agreement for a determination of native title or, alternatively, decide to nominate an existing corporation that is qualified to do so;

• agree to nominate the proposed corporation once it is registered, or, nominate an existing corporation to be the corporation to represent the native title holders identified in the proposed agreement for a determination of native title (called a “prescribed body corporate”);

1. Wymarra (Wymara Outaiakindi)

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 21

The meeting will be held as follows:

ICN 1163 A BN 22 965 382 705

North Eastern Peninsula Sea Claim (QUD115/2017)

AUTHORISATION MEETING FOR

NATIVE TITLEAGREEMENTDETERMINATION

Purpose of the Authorisation Meeting

Video-conferencing facilities may be made available at the meeting. If you would like CYLC to arrange a video-conference so you can attend the meeting, whether you live at the location of the meeting or elsewhere, please contact CYLC on the number or email address below well in advance of the meeting date. It is important to provide every opportunity for persons entitled to attend the meeting.

The Purpose of the meeting is to decide whether or not to approve the proposed agreement for a determination of native title for the area shown on the map above (coloured light green and middle green, and the yellow coloured “Transitional Area” where sea country will be shared with the Ankamuthi Native Title Group). The agenda of the meeting will be to consider whether the persons present:

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERALDearMEETINGSShareholders

WCCT Northern Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102245956 as Trustee for the WCCT Northern Sub-Regional Trust

Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102246042 as Trustee for the WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust

WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun)

9:00am – 12:00pm

Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd ACN 102245607 as Trustee for the Western Cape Communities Trust, followed by Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd ACN 102245607 as Trustee for the Western Cape Communities Property Trust

Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun)

Morning tea will be provided.

If you have any further enquiries or want to RSVP please call the Administration Officer on (07) 4069 7945

Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

Tuesday 11th October 2022

Thursday 13th October 2022

WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun)

Lot 21 Kamenjarin Drive, Evans Landing, WEIPA

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9:00am – 12:00pm

The Executive Officer looks forward to seeing you.

WCCT Southern Sub-Regional Trust Ltd ACN 102246113 as Trustee for the WCCT Southern Sub-Regional Trust

Monday 10th October 2022

9:00am – 12:00pm

Wednesday 12th October 2022

Your annual WCCCA Trusts and Sub-Regional Trusts Annual General Meetings will be held as follows:

All Shareholders are encouraged to attend.

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WCCT Administration Building (Achimbun)

9:00am – 12:00pm

“Council Old Shed New Mapoon”

Lot details: Lot 114 on SP273365

Torres Strait Olympian Patty Mills put kids through their paces at the Wongai basketball court on Thursday Island last week.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting for Western Cape Centre Ltd CAN 129 162 652 will be held on Wednesday 12th October 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm at 1 Central Avenue, Rocky Point, Weipa.

“Corner of Pajinka & Punsand Bay Roads”

“We’d link it in with a structured program through the school.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Lot details: Lots 323, 328, 329, 230 on SP273361

“We need to start looking at preparing our kids to go to the next level.”

Lot 3 on SP273365

Expressions of Interest close September 31,

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – Cape York Weekly – Page 23

EXPRESSIONS2022OFINTEREST

“Old Brac’s Building”

Lot 30 on SP243594

Lot 3 on

“New Mapoon Nursery”

Lot details: Lot 130 on SP273362

“There’s a platform now with the Olym pics coming to Queensland,” Morseu said.

Morseu said he’d mentioned the idea to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his visit last month and again during Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s most recent stay.

Charlie Street, Umagico

“It’s very important and one of the ways we can create opportunities for Torres Strait Islanders,” he said.

For more information on the Expression of Interest including to obtain a copy of the relevant forms or arrange an inspection, interested parties should contact Peri Sunai on 0439 198 633 or peri.sunai@nparc.qld.gov.au

Along with Mills and Morseu, Cape York and the Torres Strait is home to some of Australia’s greatest basketball stars includ ing Nate Jawai, Deba George and Tamuri Wigness.

“Old CnrLotServiceUmagicoStation”130onSP273362Peter&MaraStreet,Umagico

Mills’ uncle and fellow Olympian Danny Morseu sat courtside for the clinic and said the event was a special treat for the commu nity.“It was excellent and you could see the kids were really excited,” Morseu said.

“One of the things we want is to build a proper basketball stadium up here with a wooden floor,” he said.

“Newman’s Cresent –Luis Street, Bamaga”

Lot 126 on SP273362

Lots 323, 328, 329, 230 on SP273361

Address: 126 Charlie Street, Umagico Qld 4876

Address: Newman’s Crescent, Lui Street, Umagico Qld 4876

Lot 114 Brown Street

Address: 67 Brown Street, New Mapoon Qld 4876

Lot details: Lot 126 on SP273362

Lot 114 on SP273365 Lot 126 on SP273362

By SAMUEL DAVIS

The NBA champion stopped by Wongai basketball court on Thursday Island last Wednesday afternoon to run a clinic for kids as part of his Speaking My Language na tionalWithtour.around 120 boys and girls scurrying from outer islands and the Northern Pen insula Area to be in attendance, the bronze medallist ran through skills and drills with trainer DJ Sackmann.

“I think some of them were just really happy to meet someone who plays in the NBA.”The former NBL champion said the clinic coincides with You for 2032 – the largest talent search the state has seen as it prepares

Patty a huge hit with Island kids

to find our next great athletes to compete on home soil in a decade’s time.

Building better facilities in the Torres Strait for sportspeople was crucial, the exBrisbane Bullets star said.

“It could be sort of like a mini-AIS (Aus tralian Institute of Sport) in a way.”

Address: Lot 3 on SP273365, New Mapoon Qld 4876 SP273365

THE quest to find the next Patty Mills has started ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olym pics and the Aussie Boomers star is helping lead the way.

If you have any further enquiries or want to RSVP please call the Administration Officer on (07) 4069 7945

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from any interested businesses, organisations or individuals who be interested in leasing the following blocks of land and buildings:

Lot details: Lot 30 on SP243594

Address: Cnr Peter & Mara Street, Umagico Qld 4876

Address: Croc Tent Corner of Pajinka & Punsay Bay Roads, New Mapoon, Qld 4876

Lot details: Lot 3 on SP273365

Picture: MATTHEW ADEKPONYA

Ambrose a thriller

forward in history, was in town earlier this month as the official ambassador for the tour.

Civoniceva, who in 2009 broke the record for the most international matches of any

Kowanyama will be the first stop for the Immortals Tour, which will bring 26 retired rugby league stars to the Cape for four days.Organised by the Arthur Beet son Foundation, the tour aims to help former NRL stars give back to regional and remote commu nities.

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His nett score of 28.5 was just enough to beat Gary Head, who had 29.5.

JIM Hunter and Katrina Rawlinson combined to win by the narrowest of margins at Carpentaria Golf Club’s ambrose event on Sunday.

He spent two days in the com munity chatting with residents and even helped out with animal management, wrangling a few kittens and joining council rang ers on their rounds.

WOULD you rather win the overall event or the side bet cash?

“It was great to have Petero in town promoting the Immor tals Tour and also some of coun cil’s key programs, such as our animal management program,”

Mick Foy won both nearest to pins, while visitor Hughie picked up the Bradman’s in a big field of 21.

Cost is $20 per two-person team, no green frees and a free sausage sizzle.

On Sunday, at Weipa’s Dawn Busters social golf, Jim Lucas won on a countback from Lucas Duvenhague.

Brad Beetson, son of the late football great Arthur Beetson, whose Foundation aims to em power Indigenous Australians and remote and regional Queens land communities to better life outcomes, said he had never been to Kowanyama before, but thoroughly enjoyed his trip.

INTERNATIONAL rugby league superstar Petero Civ oniceva has flown into Kow anyama to spend time with the community ahead of the Future Immortals Tour.

“We can’t wait to go back from October 13 for the first events of the Immortals Tour.”

The nearest to pin was won by Brett Humphreys on the 18th, while Clinton Wonford won the straightest drive.

the Immortals event in October would go back into supporting local community priorities such as infrastructure and equipment.

At Cooktown Golf Club on Saturday, Steve Butler won the white tee stroke event with a nett 64, pipping Daniel Biddle by a stroke.Butin the side bet pool, which is based off stableford points, it was Biddle who prevailed.Itended up being a bittersweet day for both golfers, who enjoyed sublime conditions as the course starts to make a comeback as a result of hard working volunteers.

SPORT IN BRIEF

League stars heading to the Cape

Milestone for Stretch

Weipa golfers after Sunday’s ambrose event.

They beat Corine Boivin and Simon Ayles by .25 of a stroke on nett.

Saturday’s event is a white tee stableford from 9.30am.

“We all had a great time, and the community was so very wel coming,” Mr Beetson said.

Mark Jorgensen picked up the Hoffman’s and prizes went to Ross Craven for nearest to pin and Derek Tata for longest drive.

Butler wins, Biddle collects

Butler took the nearest to pins on 2/11 and 14, while Chris Hatton was closest on 9/18.

Petero Civoniceva, front and centre, wrangled some kittens in Kowanyama earlier this month after teaming up with the council’s animal management team.

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council acting CEO Kevin Bell said.He said funds raised by the Ar thur Beetson Foundation through

With a public holiday this Thursday, golfers are invited to turn up at Walker Bay for an ambrose event.

USUALLY featuring at the other end of the leaderboard, Stretch Noonan hit the ball straight last Wednesday and was rewarded with 49 off the stick to win the Wackers.

The Cooktown Crocs under-9 side made big strides in the 2022 season.

UNDER-7 LEAGUE TAG

Best and fairest: Jonathan Encouragement:Coventry Henry MostGodfrey-Robertsimproved:Lachlan Tran

Under-9 coach Lucas Giese with Henry Godfrey-Roberts.

“Steve’s a really dedicated kid. He does his own training and is around 192cms tall and really skilful. He’s invested a lot into it.

Under-11 coach Nick Stock with Haila Hegamaea, Max Giese and Cecil Stewart.

Hope Vale Cockatoos secretary Wes Gray said the juniors had played before, but under the ban ner of the Cooktown Crocs, and had been excited to represent their own club for the first time.

it’s a great opportunity. But there are some cultural awareness pro grams run, too, so the kids get a lot out of it.”

“We are so grateful to all of our sponsors and supporters this sea son – Cooktown RSL Memorial Club, Cooktown Hardware, Cook town Bowls Club, Mossman Port Douglas Treelopping, Cooktown Caravan Park, Cooktown Tours and Cook Shire Council,” she said.

Charlie Oakley, Jeremy Smith, Kaylee Stewart and Amy Meyer.

Teenagers Steven GilbertKean, Rushon George and Warrkubarran Chad Williams are attending the Gold Coast Suns Diversity Talent Camp in Ma roochydore, which started on Monday.

Best and fairest: Charlie Oakley Encouragement: Kaylee Stewart

The players will take the field for a scratch match on Tuesday with a handful of recruiters watch ing on, AFL Cape York operations officer Jake O’Halloran said.

“The Lions and Suns academy scouts have a look at the game so

Cooktown wrapped up the sea son with presentations last week, with winners as follows:

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Best and fairest: Max Giese Encouragement: Caleb Kamholtz Most improved: Haila Hegamaea UNDER-13 LEAGUE

“Also, without the support of the Cooktown Crocs we would not have got going. The kids im proved so much over a short time and made some good friends from different communities,” he said.

By SARAH MARTIN

“Our incredible on-field team of coaches, referees and league safe officials – they are the people who are on the ground with the kids every Tuesday and Thursday put ting in the hard work.

“Another accomplishment was taking teams away to Mossman twice and having them come here.”

Best and fairest: Maiika Hegamaea Encouragement: Nickalah Cobus Most improved: Kaecie Gibson

“He’s one I’m really thinking can do well.

Morgan Slykerman, Nickalah Cobus, Maiika Hegamaea, Kaecie Gibson and Shaylanee Hegamaea.

George, from Rossville and Willams, who is from Aurukun, will have a chance to shine.

A TALENTED Cape York trio will take on some of Queens land’s most exciting AFL pros pects this week.

“He hasn’t had a proper go at AFL for the last three years re ally,” he said.

“Well done to all the teams for their fantastic support and organi sation.”Toomey said without the help of Cr Creek, Meredith Schrieber, Talika Greenwool and Jordon Dia mond, the club would not have been able to operate.

COOKTOWN, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal juniors have hung up their footy boots for the year, after a strong, competitive junior rugby leagueBothseason.Wujal Wujal and Hope Vale juniors were playing as reg istered clubs for the first time, with Wujal Wujal mayor Bradley Creek and Bloomfield River State School principal Reece Toomey instru mental in forming the Wujal Wujal Yindili Junior Rugby League Club for their inaugural season.

“We’re keen to kick off again next year and would like to thank our sponsors Diatreme Resources and the Hope Vale Foundation.”

However, O’Halloran said he was most excited for Kowany ama’s Gilbert-Kean following a series of interrupted seasons.

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“It’s super that Stephen’s get ting his chance.” – Samuel Davis Kowy star Steven Gilbert-Kean.

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Junior footy wraps up for season

“It’s our first season as our own incorporated club and we are hap py to be creating a legacy for these kids,” Mr Gray said.

Cooktown District Junior Rug by League Club president Teila

AFL Cape York stars head south for training camp

Most improved: Rocco Thomason

“This year we added an under-7 league tag team and next year we hope to expand further to include under-6 league tag.

Best and fairest: Robert Salee Encouragement: Finn Stone Most improved: Rudi Habermann

“We get a north Queensland and south Queensland representa tive team together,” O’Halloran told Cape York Weekly

“It was a great first season for the Yindili juniors,” Toomey said.

Winton thanked those who made the season such a success.

“As players, you can feel that camaraderie and you know when you’re good enough to go all the

Matt Bowen is North Queensland Cowboys royalty.

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“They just need opportunity. I’m starting up my MB1 sports academy to capture that.

By SAMUEL DAVIS

Like thousands of Cowboys fans, Hope Vale prodigy Matty Bowen celebrated as Holmes’ field goal sailed through the sticks, se curing a famous 32-30 finals win over Cronulla at the death.

“We’ve run a few clinics. It’s not just about rugby league but sports performance in general.”

“The want and desire – the boys didn’t just shy away from it. We just kept to the task and came away with the Bowenwin.”praised Cowboys men tor Todd Payten, who recruited halves Tom Dearden and Chad Townsend to the club while mak ing major changes to the team’s game“He’splan.been a massive part of our achievements this year,” the Hope Vale legend “Everyonesaid.bought into what he wanted to do. He brought in new coaches and new ideas.

way,” the former Origin star told Cape York Weekly

Cowboys legend daring to dream

“I’ve been up there a lot and you see the local Indigenous kids who have so much talent, no matter the shape of the ball,” he said.

“Everyone thought he was strange for limiting Jason Taum alolo’s minutes but it’s paid divi dends.“You’re one win away from a

Kickoff at Townsville Stadium starts at 7.50pm on Friday night with fans from across the Cape ex pected to be in the stands.

“The whole of North Queens land is behind them now.”

“We had it in 2007 and probably 2004 even when we made pre liminary finals and no one thought we’d get there. You can see the boys have got real belief.

VALENTINE Holmes’ silky right slipper paved the way but it’s mateship that has the Cowboys on the cusp of premiership glory, a club legend says.

“We backed ourselves that our fitness would still be there and help us later in the game,” Robson said.

Valentine Holmes was the hero in the qualifying final against the Sharks. Can he continue to follow in the footsteps of fellow fullback Matt Bowen and become a Cowboys legend?

Cowboys hooker Reece Robson said the golden point thriller un derscored the players’ belief.

“We had that in 2005 when we made the grand final.

grand final. It was great to watch but the boys have been playing well all year. Everyone’s doing theirWhilejob.” this year’s Cowboys squad doesn’t feature any Cape York talent, Bowen said a new academy he’s founded will help future stars emerge from beyond the Bloomfield River.

The Shark Park victory sets up a preliminary final at home this Fri day night against the Parramatta Eels.Watching teammates storm the ground to embrace Holmes was a sign this year’s group were playing for each other, Bowen said.

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