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25.01.2022 CORRECTION TO MEETING DATE: MEETING IS TUESDAY 18 (not 19) at the Marton Boat ramp at 2pm. SILICA MINE MEETING: A public meeting to discuss the ramifications of the GALALAR SILICA MINE PROJECT and a proposal for the Marton boat ramp to be used for barges to transport silica out of the Endeavour River will be held this coming Tuesday, August 18 at the Marton Boat ramp from 5pm. Anyone with an interest or concerns about this project is welcome to attend.

25.01.2022 LATE EDITION: This week’s edition of the Indy will be out on Thursday - not Wednesday as usual. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

24.01.2022 REDUCED PRICE - OWNER KEEN TO SELL

24.01.2022 Allan Bliss has been identified as the man who died tragically in a road crash on the Endeavour Valley Road at about 7.30pm on Tuesday night. We at the Indy extend our sincerest best wishes to Mr Bliss’ family at this very sad time.

24.01.2022 COOKTOWN HARDWARE IS LOOKING FOR STAFF

22.01.2022 Due to a partial power failure, this week's Indy will be a little late getting onto the shelves.

21.01.2022 RUGBY LEAGUE FANS: Former Cooktown boy Darryn Schonig has reported to the Indy that he is OK, fit and rearing to go for the Melbourne Storm against the Manly Sea Eagles this afternoon. He will be wearing jersey #17 and will be coming off the bench in the game, which starts at 4.05pm.

20.01.2022 SILICA MINE MEETING: CHANGE OF MEETING DATE A meeting to discuss the ramifications of the GALALAR SILICA MINE PROJECT and a proposal for the Marton boat ramp to be used for barges to transport silica out of the Endeavour River has been changed to today, Monday, August 17 at the Marton Boat ramp from 5pm. Anyone with an interest or concerns about this project is welcome to attend.

20.01.2022 Cooktown's annual race meeting will go ahead this year. A majority vote of members who attended yesterday's meeting held at the race course ensured the town's premier social event will go ahead. Traditionally, the meeting is usually held on the second Saturday meeting in November, which, this year will be November 7. However, this is yet to be confirmed. More in next Wednesday's, July 15 edition.

18.01.2022 SILICA MINE MEETING: A public meeting to discuss the ramifications of the GALALAR SILICA MINE PROJECT and a proposal for the Marton boat ramp to be used for barges to transport silica out of the Endeavour River will be held this coming Tuesday, August 19 at the Marton Boat ramp from 5pm. Anyone with an interest or concerns about this project is welcome to attend.

17.01.2022 RUGBY LEAGUE FANS: If you have Foxtel, tune into tonight’s Storm vs Eels game. Former Cooktown boy Darryn Schonig will be coming off the bench in jumper #21.

16.01.2022 The Indy will be on the Newsagency and IGA shelves around 1.3opm this afternoon. Apologies to our loyal readers, but the situation creating the delay in distribution was out of our control.

16.01.2022 BREASTING THE BAR is no longer an option for Queensland’s licensed venue patrons, with the State Government introducing a new rule in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Patrons will still be able to consume food and drinks provided they remain seated. According to a social media post by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, it’s an important step in helping people maintain appropriate social distancing. The same number of people are allowed into venues, and you can still order food and drinks from the bar.

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13.01.2022 RUGBY LEAGUE FANS: Former Cooktown lad Darryn Schonig will be playing off the bench again today for the Melbourne Storm in their match against the Cowboys. Darryn will be wearing #15 in the game to be played at Sunshine Coast Stadium and will televised live on FoxSports from 4.05pm.

12.01.2022 ATTENTION RUGBY LEAGUE FANS: Former Cooktown lad, Darryn Schonig, will have one last chance to impress Melbourne Storm coach, Craig Bellamy, when he plays off the bench today against the Dragons at Central Coast Stadium. Bellamy is resting 11 of his regulars in this, the last match of the regular season, which will give Schonig and other fringe players their oppostunities. Schonig recently signed a one-year extension with the Melbourne-based club on the back of earlier appearances. That alone is testimony to the faith Bellamy already has in the big front rower, which gives considerable weight to Schonig's ability give the master coach's eye for recognising and developing the potential of players. The game will be shown on FoxSports from 4.05pm this afternoon.

10.01.2022 WANT TO CAST YOUR VOTE EARLY?: Early voting will be available from Monday, 19 October until Friday, 30 October 2020. The ECQ is expanding the number and hours of operation of early voting centres across Queensland for the 2020 State general election. In Cooktown, voters can cast their votes at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre. There will be approximately 200 early voting centres at locations across Queensland. Search for your nearest early voting centre or polling booth or vie...w the current list of early voting centres PDF (0.68 MB). Locations and opening hours of early voting centres may be subject to change. Most early voting centres will be open from: 9.00am to 6.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9.00am to 9.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday, 24 October. See more

10.01.2022 BREAKING: QPS Media have advised that missing man, Ian Robertson, was located yesterday safe and well. No further information was provided.

09.01.2022 CHANGE TO CONTACT DETAILS Want to go to the races? You ‘must’ register You cannot just turn up on the day at the gate! Locals wanting to attend this year’s race meeting and who haven’t already registered their details, must do so before the day. ... COVID-19 restrictions demand the Cooktown Amateur Turf Club has a record of everyone in attendance in the event contact tracing is required. It’s as simple as that! Last week’s Indy reported that with restrictions on the number of people attending outdoor functions being relaxed, The CATC can now have 700 patrons in attendance (up from the original 300) and 100 trainers, jockeys, police, paramedics and various workers at the November 7 event. But as at noon yesterday, less than 400 had registered - bugger all locals. The process is simple - request a membership application from the club’s Facebook page. Complete the details and pay the $15 membership fee, which gains entry on the day. Contact Gloria Savage on 0427 771 681 or [email protected] for details. See more

06.01.2022 The Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford confirmed he had written to the Federal Government requesting the removal of all Queensland designated areas from the Biosecurity determination from 12 June 2020. Minister Crawford said the Biosecurity Determination will be replaced with a state-based Chief Health Officer direction, to ensure communities are not at risk. "This will provide a more flexible way to manage restrictions," he said. "...Each community will have an independent plan prepared but will take in to account what is required for that community. "The Chief Health Officer will make this direction based on health advice and following consultation with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities." Now to wait until tomorrow for the latest determination. See more

03.01.2022 BREAKING: Police have advised that a 38-year-old Cooktown man has died following a single vehicle crash yesterday evening (September 2). Early investigations suggest the man was travelling in his vehicle when he lost control of the car while travelling south on Endeavour Valley Road. The car rolled and the man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene. Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing.

02.01.2022 SECOND CORRECTION: SILICA MINE MEETING: A public meeting to discuss the ramifications of the GALALAR SILICA MINE PROJECT and a proposal for the Marton boat ramp to be used for barges to transport silica out of the Endeavour River will be held this coming Tuesday, August 18 (not 19 as previously posted) at the Marton Boat ramp from 5pm (not 2pm as previously posted). Anyone with an interest or concerns about this project is welcome to attend.

02.01.2022 Readers are reminded that tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. Once referred to as Armistice Day, it is another solemn occasion in Australia’s ANZAC history. The Cooktown RSL Sub-Branch will hold its commemoration service in ANZAC Park, Charlotte Street. Those wanting to attend are advised the service will start at 10.45am in order for the Last Post to played on the 11th hour of the 11th month.

02.01.2022 LAND SALE IS STILL ON