CAPE YORK & TORRES STRAIT

Wireless wonder

Wujal Wujal has become the first township in Australia to launch a private wireless network that gives residents unfettered access to a range of free telecommunication services, even during severe weather events.

Crafty opportunity

The final Christmas craft session at Cooktown Library will be held on Thursday. Running from 10am to noon, the free morning will include Christmas card marking, ribbon craft and all sorts of festive decorations.

Splash pad beckons

Aurukun Shire Council has announced that a splash pad is under construction on the former swimming pool site with hydraulic piping and the splash pad slab complete. The Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships is undertaking the project and will advise how it will be operated after it is completed.

Traditional honour

A traditional owners’ area at Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite mine development has been opened to recognise the culture of local Aboriginal people. More than 100 people attended the opening of the area, which has been named ‘Chivarri’ and designed by local Wik-Waya Traditional Owners. Elder Tony Kerindun said ‘Chivarri’ was a shared word between many traditional groups and meant ‘ancient warrior’.

Obstacles abound

Challenge yourself on the inflatable obstacle course this month at the Cooktown Pool. The fun course will be in the pool today and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm. The course is open to children aged between five and 15, who are competent swimmers. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a responsible person aged over 16.