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Record number of fishers turn out for annual Sovereign Resort Barra Comp

Record number of fishers turn out for annual Sovereign Resort Barra Comp

31 October | By Sarah Martin
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New director appointed for Cape York NRM

New director appointed for Cape York NRM

30 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Community maintenance team appointed to protect Hope Vale against bushfires and cyclones

Community maintenance team appointed to protect Hope Vale against bushfires and cyclones

30 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Lockhart River community receives $10,000 to support youth wellbeing

Lockhart River community receives $10,000 to support youth wellbeing

29 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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NPA student artists take QATSIF competition by storm

NPA student artists take QATSIF competition by storm

29 October | By Sarah Martin
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Aussie barbecue celebrates Cooktown’s birthday

Aussie barbecue celebrates Cooktown’s birthday

28 October | By Sarah Martin
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Message in a bottle makes it from Tasman Sea to Cape York

Message in a bottle makes it from Tasman Sea to Cape York

28 October | By Sarah Martin
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Weipa ladies fishing tournament hopes to beat $8000 raised last year

Weipa ladies fishing tournament hopes to beat $8000 raised last year

27 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Cape school receives formal wear donations from across the country for the class of '23

Cape school receives formal wear donations from across the country for the class of '23

26 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Cooktown's newest sporting club kicks off adult matches

Cooktown's newest sporting club kicks off adult matches

25 October | By Sarah Martin
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CEQ set to open 'remote store of the future' in Bamaga

CEQ set to open 'remote store of the future' in Bamaga

25 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Young talent shines as Cape York Crusaders face off against Cairns Lions in AFLW curtain-raiser clash

Young talent shines as Cape York Crusaders face off against Cairns Lions in AFLW curtain-raiser clash

24 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Try out lawn bowls at free Cooktown fun day

Try out lawn bowls at free Cooktown fun day

22 October | By Sarah Martin
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Free dementia education coming to Cooktown

Free dementia education coming to Cooktown

22 October | By Sarah Martin
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Sovereign resort barra comp winner looking to snag another winning fish at this year's event

Sovereign resort barra comp winner looking to snag another winning fish at this year's event

21 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Tangaroa Blue's last clean up mission of the year a huge success

Tangaroa Blue's last clean up mission of the year a huge success

20 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Teacher Awards 2023: Laura State School principal wins big

Teacher Awards 2023: Laura State School principal wins big

20 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Mobile cardiology service returning to Cooktown

Mobile cardiology service returning to Cooktown

19 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Cape residents urged to avoid mosquito bites

Cape residents urged to avoid mosquito bites

19 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Over 1000 anglers expected for annual Cooktown fishing comp

Over 1000 anglers expected for annual Cooktown fishing comp

19 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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AI, Pearl Jam and ancient art make perfect mix for Laura students

AI, Pearl Jam and ancient art make perfect mix for Laura students

19 October | By Sarah Martin
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LETTER: End of an era for Weipa's Red Hatters

LETTER: End of an era for Weipa's Red Hatters

18 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Game-changing cargo vessel launched to serve remote FNQ communities

Game-changing cargo vessel launched to serve remote FNQ communities

18 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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GALLERY: Cooktown Archies Portrait Exhibition opening night

GALLERY: Cooktown Archies Portrait Exhibition opening night

18 October | By Sarah Martin
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GALLERY: Queensland Health Mental Health Week luncheon

GALLERY: Queensland Health Mental Health Week luncheon

17 October | By Sarah Martin
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Marine mentors inspire the next generation of reef leaders

Marine mentors inspire the next generation of reef leaders

13 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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GALLERY: Check out the faces at the Cooktown State School Careers Expo

GALLERY: Check out the faces at the Cooktown State School Careers Expo

13 October | By Sarah Martin
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GALLERY: Cooktown Senior's Big Day Out

GALLERY: Cooktown Senior's Big Day Out

12 October | By Sarah Martin
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Innovative customer feedback kiosks launched in remote Indigenous communities

Innovative customer feedback kiosks launched in remote Indigenous communities

11 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Former crocodile hunter celebrates 100th birthday

Former crocodile hunter celebrates 100th birthday

11 October | By Sarah Martin
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Cooktown ready to celebrate 150th birthday

Cooktown ready to celebrate 150th birthday

4 October | By Sarah Martin
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Charity founder impressed by PCYC Aurukun's NAIDOC Ball

Charity founder impressed by PCYC Aurukun's NAIDOC Ball

4 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Kyezaya claims national honours at Hobart gala event

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Old Bank opens doors with cafe and bed and breakfast

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QPWS fines Cape York campers after illegal fire in national park

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Crew members rescued after trawler sinks off Cape York

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Protection of rare Cape York bird a huge success

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Rio Tinto approves new solar farm for Amrun mine

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Police seize guns, drugs, booze after Aurukun raid

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