CAPE YORK & TORRES STRAIT

Council meeting

THE January meeting of Cook Shire Council will now be held on Monday, January 22, and Tuesday, January 23, at the council chambers at 10 Furneaux St. The public is invited to attend.

Dive over obstacles

MAKE the most of your school holidays and head to the Cooktown Pool every Tuesday and Thursday until January 18 for the inflatable obstacle course. Open from 1pm to 4pm, the obstacle course is for children aged from five to 15. For more details, phone 4069 6928.

Visit Normanton

EXPLORE the Far North region with a trip to Normanton. The town is described as the “Barramundi Capital of the North” with locals regularly catching fish in excess of 5kg. Normanton is at the head of the Norman River, 700km west of Cairns. Visitors can take a scenic cruise or try their hand at fishing with a local Savannah guide. Another popular activity is to visit the railway station and take a ride on the Gulflander. Historical buildings include the Purple Pub, the Albion Hotel, the original Burns Philp building and the Bank of New South Wales, which is now a listed National Trust building.

Funding on offer

WEIPA Town Authority has several types of financial assistance available for support groups and organisations providing programs, activities and projects that enhance community wellbeing. The groups can be involved in a wide range of social, sport and cultural activities. Application forms are available online for Community Events/Festivals Sponsorship, Youth Achievement Donation, and Community Groups Grants. For more information, visit www.weipatownauthority.com.au/funding-andgrants or call 07 4030 9400.