CAPE YORK & TORRES STRAIT

Big fishing contest

THE Weipa Fishing Classic is on June 8-10 and will host local and interstate anglers competing for a record prize pool of more than $100,000. There are plenty of activities for the kids, casting competitions, tug of war showdowns, live entertainment, dance groups, community displays, exhibits, food and drinks. The Classic is the Cape York’s largest community event with approximately $150,000 given back to our community. For more information phone 0428 736 650.

Join festival ball

COOK Shire Council is calling for interest from local not-for-profit groups to run table service and a licensed bar at the Cooktown Discovery Festival Ball on Friday, June 15. For more information, contact the council’s tourism team. Expressions of interest must be sent in writing to the council by 4.45pm today.

Roadworks ahead

DURING May there will be changed traffic conditions on the Cooktown waterfront. Heavy machinery will be working on the Webber Esplanade road, and to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety, traffic will be detoured at times during the works. Please obey signage and staff in the area, and expect traffic and parking changes this month.

Ferry concessions

WUJAL Wujal and Cook Shire residents are eligible for the extension to the Daintree ferry concession cards for another 10 months thanks to Douglas Shire Council.

Horse and bull event

THE Lakeland Horse Sports and Bull Ride is on Sunday with events including bending, flags, stake, bounce pony, barrels and the bull ride. Phone 0428 353 737 for more information.