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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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Python cannibalism caught on camera in Cape York's wild

Python cannibalism caught on camera in Cape York's wild

24 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Total fire ban extended as some residents warned they may need to abandon their homes

Total fire ban extended as some residents warned they may need to abandon their homes

23 October | By Sarah Martin
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Long-standing Cape Mayor feted at LGAQ conference

Long-standing Cape Mayor feted at LGAQ conference

23 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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Councillors head to Bloomfield for monthly meeting

Councillors head to Bloomfield for monthly meeting

21 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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Sibelco boosts silica mine plans with $24 million

Sibelco boosts silica mine plans with $24 million

20 October | By Sarah Martin
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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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Volunteers stretched to breaking as QFES calls unprecedented whole-of-Cape fire ban

Volunteers stretched to breaking as QFES calls unprecedented whole-of-Cape fire ban

19 October | By Sarah Martin
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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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Rare Cape York drummer bird makes its own tools in musical pursuit

Rare Cape York drummer bird makes its own tools in musical pursuit

19 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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Challenge issued for Cape York horse owners ahead of Melbourne Cup day

Challenge issued for Cape York horse owners ahead of Melbourne Cup day

18 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Hydrogen technology tipped to save Cape drivers thousands

Hydrogen technology tipped to save Cape drivers thousands

18 October | By Sarah Martin
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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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Diatreme looking to fast-track silica mine approvals

Diatreme looking to fast-track silica mine approvals

18 October | By Sarah Martin
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New centre will help preserve the culture of Olkola people

New centre will help preserve the culture of Olkola people

18 October | By Sarah Martin
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Cooktown athletes flying high after State Championships

Cooktown athletes flying high after State Championships

17 October | By Sarah Martin
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Work begins on adding pontoon to new boat ramp at Ayton

Work begins on adding pontoon to new boat ramp at Ayton

17 October | By Sarah Martin
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Suspected arson sparks blazes on Cape York conservation property

Suspected arson sparks blazes on Cape York conservation property

17 October | By Sarah Martin
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Cape York divided as nation says No at referendum

Cape York divided as nation says No at referendum

17 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Government’s proposed net-free zones have fishing industry on its knees

Government’s proposed net-free zones have fishing industry on its knees

16 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Minister called ‘gutless’ as leaders back commercial fishing industry

Minister called ‘gutless’ as leaders back commercial fishing industry

16 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Fisherman defends gillnets: We don’t go to work to kill needlessly

Fisherman defends gillnets: We don’t go to work to kill needlessly

16 October | By Matt Nicholls
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Fishing family devastated at the prospect of losing their business

Fishing family devastated at the prospect of losing their business

16 October | By Matt Nicholls
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World first data on threatened sawfish species will help conservation efforts

World first data on threatened sawfish species will help conservation efforts

16 October | By Chisa Hasegawa
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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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EXCLUSIVE: State government proposes mass closures of Gulf of Carpentaria to commercial fishing

EXCLUSIVE: State government proposes mass closures of Gulf of Carpentaria to commercial fishing

12 October | By Matt Nicholls
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