Cape York Weekly FREE – #167 | Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Editor Matt Nicholls: 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
INSIDE TODAY
PLANS FOR NEW SUPERMARKET Page 3
Much-needed help arrives in Cape
Better late than never FLOOD ravaged locals in Bloomfield, Ayton, Rossville and Degarra say they are thrilled to see boots on the ground to lend a hand in the clean-up, despite the fact they are long overdue. Army personnel arrived in the valley last week and have already been busy at work to clean mud from homes and clear debris blocking access to properties. Disaster recovery teams have also set up shop in the district, giving locals more convenience to access help at times that suit them.
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9 EDITOR CALLS TIME ON CAPE Pages 10-11
With the school year fast approaching, soldiers from 11th Engineer Regiment and 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment teamed up with QBuild to clean up Bloomfield River State School. The school suffered some damage in the floods, although should be OK to open its doors next Monday when Term 1 begins, as well as operate satellite sites in Cooktown and Cairns to support evacuated families. Recovery coverage – Pages 4, 5, 6 & 7
COWBOYS NRL SEASON DRAW Page 18
What’s on at the Alby?
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