Aurukun Shire Council has announced the 2025 River to Ramp fun run will be held in the western Cape York community on 27 September. Photo: Supplied.
Aurukun laces up
Participants from Weipa’s running community are expected to make the journey south to Aurukun for its annual River to Ramp fun run later this month.
Aurukun Shire Council has announced the event, which will have the option of a 7-kilometre run or 3.5km walk, will be held on 27 September.
River to Ramp aims to encourage community members to lead healthier lives through physical activity.
Registrations for the event open on 8 September.
For more information, keep an eye on the council website.
Lucas fails to fire on return
Eddy “Ant-Man” Tiemens didn’t let insects or returning adventurer Jim Lucas distract him when he claimed a Wackers victory from a big field on 23 golfers on 27 August.
Tiemens recorded 49/30.5 around the front nine, with Helen Sabatino (42/31) taking runner-up honours on countback from Leeroy Ahmat, who carded a personal best gross round of 44.
Paiwan Lui took the pin prize on the 7th hole, with Hari Ginate leaving Carpentaria Golf Club with the weekly Bradman’s.
Weipa touch results
Can’t Touch This had the biggest turnaround of form when teams took to the paddock for week three of the Weipa Touch Association finals on 27 August.
After going down in week two, the team rallied to produce a stunning 28-nil result against Weipa Weapons.
The OGs trumped Villains 6-nil, while Pisswrecks had an easy 10-nil win after Untouchables forfeited.
Scrambled Legs and Lacking Stamina played out a 9-7 result, with Top End Taggers tasting success after defeating Cheers for Beers 13-6.
In the final game of the week, Cape Candies chalked up a narrow 7-6 win against Res Strong.
