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The great flag debate
By SOLUA MIDDLETON Debate has once again erupted over the nation’s flag. Television journalist Ray Martin sparked the debate in the days leading up to Australia Day. He told Herald Sun Newspaper he objects to the Union Jack in the corner of our flag. “We have well and truly reached the point where we should have our own flag. I think we have to grow up and move on to the next stage,” he said. Fellow TV journo George Negus agreed with Ray Martin, calling it nonsense.
On Channel Ten’s 7PM Project, he said the British flag should be replaced with the Aboriginal flag. But Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard told Sky News that Australians identify with the flag and that it should remain unchanged. “It’s part of our history. I believe it should be part of our future,” she said. “It’s become our flag, our national symbol.” Brisbane Indigenous rights advocate Sam Watson say the flag needs definitely change and it begins with changing the date of Australia Day. “There has to be a treaty between the British Crown
and the 500 nations clan,” he said. “Then there needs to be a process forming a new nation, establishing a new flag, because it doesn’t represent our people, our country and it says nothing about our clans of this nation.” Mr Watson also believes that this Australia should be given a new name which reflects the traditional cultures of this country that make up this land of peoples. - Be Counted wants to know your thoughts on the Australian Flag debate. Email becounted.mag@gmail.com
Who are we? BE COUNTED is your new compact publication for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on the Gold Coast. Covering stories from the Logan to the Tweed. Be Counted will come out on the first Monday of every month. We are relying on you, ‘the community’ to make this venture a success. Our aim is to cover the local Indigenous stories that don’t always get the mainstream coverage. But we need stories, pictures, letters from the community. We are also encouraging our young people to get on board and share their voice on what impacts them. There is a cover price but we have decided to give the first editions of Be Counted away for free. You can find us at your local Indigenous organisations and some schools. So enjoy the read and share it with a friend. And if you are feeling inspired send us in a letter, a story, a picture.
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Contents p3 ... Feature: Report Launch p4 .... Cooking up p5 .... Community service p6 .... Editorial .... p7 .... Youth Space p8 .... Feature: Bluesfest p10 .... Deadlines p11-12 .... Sport
Gold Coast members of the South East Queensland Indigenous Chamber of commerce meeting. By SOLUA MIDDLETON
Commerce. “It’s about having a chat and getting straight into it.” THE South East Queensland Indigenous Mr Good says you don’t have to strictly Chamber of Commerce is hoping to be a business owner to join. entice more members from the Gold Coast. “Even if you a working for someone There’s about 10 Indigenous businesselse’s business and want to grow your sector then you’re es from a range of induswelcome to come along,” tries currently registered Mr Good said. from the region, but a local “You are only going to Indigenous businessman is hoping to get more meet people who want to companies on board. help you progress.” Mr Good says in the six Part time board months he has been with member Dwayne Good is the chamber his business a corporate travel business manager for Gold Coast has benefited. Flight Centre. “I have been given the ability to give back to the He says his DWAYNE GOOD community,” he said. membership with the “Economically it has chamber has helped his grown my business and it will grow your business to grow, and wants others to access those benefits. business because you are meeting with “It’s really a great networking people who genuinely want to help.” opportunity,” he said. - The SEQICC is seeking “I’ve been to other chambers where there’s been a bit of a barrier in the room, memberships from the Gold Coast but I’ve found that there’s no barrier and Tweed area. Visit www.seqicc.com.au for more details. being with the Indigenous Chamber of
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Racism still alive in the workplace
Professor Boni Robertson (left) holding the Indigenous Report, and Ms Kerriann Dear (right), Director of the Queensland Working Women’s Service (QWWS), holding the Migrant Report pictured with women who attended the reports’ launch By SOLUA MIDDLETON Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are still experiencing racism and prejudice in the workplace according to a new report launched at Griffith University’s Logan Campus recently. The Indigenous Women and Queensland Working Women’s Service (QWWS) Report examined Indigenous women and work, the role of the WWS and how service delivery can be improved for these women. The WWS is a free confidential and supportive service assisting women with work related matters. A sister report was also released which examined migrant women’s experience with working in Queensland. Yarning Circles were used to engage Indigenous women and enable them to speak of their own experiences in the workplace or when job searching. One of the authors of the Indigenous women service report, Professor Boni Robertson, said it was concerning that both Indigenous and migrant women had similar experiences regarding racism, prejudice and discrimination in these areas.
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“Without the voices of the women, this project could have very easily been based on a statistical overview of the employment rates of Indigenous and Migrant women, but these stats are already well known,” she said. “The poor employment stats for Indigenous women in this country have been contained in many reports over the past two or three decades and still this situation remains bleak in terms of tangible outcomes and impact on the emotional and social well being of Indigenous women and their families. “Indigenous women are still predominantly retained at base grade employment, if they are able to gain employment at all. “Our women still experience racism, discrimination and prejudice within the workplace or when seeking employment, despite the development of laws and policies to address the same. Migrant women expressed similar experiences both when attempting to find employment and within the workplace.” The same sentiments were found to have been pertinent also to the migrant women who expressed similar experiences to Indigenous women within
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the workplace. “The findings of these Reports are not new as the statistics regarding Indigenous experiences in the workplace have been contained in countless reports that have examined the disadvantage position of Indigenous people,” Prof Robertson said. “The level of racism, prejudice and discrimination Indigenous peoples experience is way up there with unemployment, poor living conditions, poverty, ill health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. “This is despite the vast allocation of funds to address these issues and the commitment by the Government to “Close the Gap” on Indigenous Poverty, to overcome the Cultural Divide between Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians and to create a “New Way” of dealing with Indigenous participation as promised by the National Apology, still the racism, prejudice and discrimination continues.” Prof Robertson praised the QWWS for allowing itself to be exposed to the voices of the women regarding their agency’s level of impact on meeting the needs of Indigenous and Migrant women.
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Straddie turns up heat in the kitchen Stradbroke Island’s Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Yulu Burri Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, has taken out top honours in a community cook off project. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ‘Good Quick Tukka: Cook it, Plate it, Share it’ project aims to increase the number of meals using fruit and vegetables being prepared at home, through the passing on of recipes and cook-ups in Indigenous organisations. Significantly, the skills learned through the program have been passed onto the home environment. Yulu Burri Ba won ‘Phase One’ of the
project by having the most cook-ups and pass-ons.
Good Tukka It was a truly community affair with elders, Queensland Health staff and clients, Dunwich State School students, parents and teachers, and other community members all getting involved to help the Straddie organisation claim victory. Also participating in the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council (QAIHC) project were: Toowomba’s Goolburri Health Advancement Corporation and Carbal
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service along with the Gold Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Community Consultation and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service, Brisbane. All of the participating organisations will join Yulu Burri Ba on Stradbroke Island’s foreshore for the winner’s presentation on Friday March 5. Music and dance performances will be among the day’s highlights with Indigenous chef Luke Briscoe cooking up heaps of Good Quick Tukka for the celebrations.
Cooking up
Lemon Pepper & Garlic Grilled Fish Ingredients
6 Medium size pieces of fish (any variety) 4 Cloves of garlic (grated) Olive oil Masterfoods Lemon Pepper shake or (2 teaspoon ground black pepper mixed with half lemon juice and grated lemon rind). 2 Tablespoons soy sauce.
Cooking directions Set grill temperature to hot Mix lemon pepper, grated garlic and soy sauce in a bowl.
Coat fish pieces with mixture, (marinate longer for stronger flavour). Brush grilling tray with oil. Place fish pieces and brush top with mixture and olive oil. Grill until browned. Turn fish over and brush mixture and olive oil. Grill until golden brown.
From the kitchen of Tilly Middleton
Serve Enjoy with favourite salad or vegetable, and rice or potatoes.
Serve: 6. Rating: Easy Time: Approx. 15 – 20 mins
Eating food is usually a time where friends and family come together. So in each edition of BE COUNTED, we will showcase one our reader’s recipes. Just send your culinary delight into email becounted.mag@gmail.com Enjoy this edition’s recipe which has been tried and tested by the BE COUNTED team. 4
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“Indigenous culture should be recognised” The decision of whether to celebrate Australia Day is divided among the Indigenous community. The 26th of January is also known by the names of Survival Day or Invasion Day. It marks Australia’s colonisation and the survival of Indigenous people. But while this debate continues there is good news. The Australian community has been counted, and more Aussies want to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture celebrated on this controversial day.
SERVICES EACH issue we will try to provide information about services and helpful hints that might be of interest to our readers. The services will be located across the Gold Coast and surrounding regions. This month we are featuring The Grocery Club located at Shop11/357 SouthportNerang Rd., Ashmore, Phone 07 55645608. The shop has a variety of groceries and household products with most items well below half price. There is no criteria required and the shop is open for access to everyone. The shop is opened for trading on MondayFriday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 8.30am-2pm and Sunday 10am-3pm.
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A survey from the National Australia Day Council, has found 90% of Australians believe it’s important to recognise our Indigenous people and culture as part of Australia Day celebrations. A similar proportion (89%) say it’s important to also recognise the cultural diversity of our nation. While the sentiments are overwhelmingly solid across all ages and demographic backgrounds, they are particularly popular among Australians aged 18 to 34 years.
This reflects a changing face of Australian society through immigration and the progress made in reconciliation in the past decades. As 94% of those aged 18-34 years said recognising Australia’s Indigenous people and culture was important in celebrations compared to 88% of those in the 50+ age bracket. “The survey results reflect the diversity of our nation now, the changing face of Australians and the huge shift in public understanding of Indigenous issues and
growing appreciation of Aboriginal culture,” said Chief Executive of the National Australia Day Council Warren Pearson. “What Australians are saying is not that we should recognise one thing over another, but that our national celebrations should reflect the many things that make Australia what it is. “Australia Day means many different things to different people and now we’re seeing how much people value the many different influences which make Australia great.”
Farewell Tom
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice, and Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma has finished up his duties with the Australian Human Rights Commission. The Commission’s President Cathy Branson said: “Tom Calma has made outstanding contributions to human rights protections in Indigenous affairs and race relations during his five and a half years with the Australian Human Rights Commission.” Mr Calma was appointed to the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and Race Discrimination Commissioner in July 2004. “It is perhaps fitting that Commissioner Calma is completing his term at the same time as a new national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is being developed – a process in which Tom has played a major role,” Ms Branson said. • Tom’s many achievements in his role as Commissioner includes: • Leadership of the Close the Gap Campaign; • Promoting economic development through recognition of Indigenous peoples’ tradition land tenure systems; • Highlighting climate change and its effects on Indigenous peoples; • Representation of Indigenous peoples in government policy making processes and service delivery;
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TOM CALMA • Formal government endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; • Delivering the 2009 Mabo Oration; • Advocacy for members of the Stolen Generations. “Tom’s contribution as Social Justice Commissioner and as Race Discrimination Commissioner (until July 2009) has been driven by a genuine and passionate interest in protecting the human rights of Indigenous Australians and the preservation of Australia’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity,” Ms Branson says. Mick Gooda from the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health replaces the Mr Calma from today (February 1).
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Welcome to the first edition of Be Counted I hope you are enjoying Be Counted so far. The aim of this publication is to be informative, entertaining, inspiring, empowering and engaging. I’m an experienced Indigenous newspaper and television journalist, Koori Mail Newspaper and National Indigenous Television (NITV) News are companies I have worked with over the past decade. While the Gold Coast might seem like a relatively small place, it is big enough to not know what’s happening at either ends of the community. So, Be Counted is going to try and close that gap and create a unity amongst the community. It will also cover some national stories of interest.
Be Counted also wants to play an important role in encouraging and engaging youth. While I’d like to still think that I fall in the youth bracket, the issues our young people are facing are different from my era, and those of my Elders. Youth Space (p7) is a section of the newspaper dedicated to young people and the issues impacting them. Year 12 Murri student Tyler Partridge joins us a columnist. But my vision is for the space to grow, with however our future generation of leaders want to express themselves, whether it be through photos, letters, poems or drawings. We plan to expand with the
input of the community, and cover more local stories. Unlike any other ordinary newspaper or magazine, we will randomly select a community service (p5) on the Gold Coast which is of interest to the Indigenous community. We also want to focus on sport. We have some deadly athletes on the Gold Coast playing at a professional level. This edition we heard from James Brown from Gold Coast United who scored his first goal in his first start (p11). But there are also deadly athletes playing sport at a local level and our vision is to cover those good yarns too. But what I would ask you, the readers to do, is to share this compact newspaper with friends, share your views and
SOLUA MIDDLETON send in community stories, because without you - the community - this paper cannot be a success. becounted.mag@gmail. com
Don’t wait till the 11th hour EVERY 11 hours an Australian woman will die from ovarian cancer. To mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in February (an initiative of Ovarian Cancer Australia), a group of ambassadors teamed up with Ovarian Cancer Australia will help raise awareness of the disease and help generate vital funds for programmes that support women diagnosed with the disease, and their families. Surprisingly there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and while the disease is often considered a silent killer scientific evidence shows that many women do experience symptoms that if acted on, could result in an earlier diagnosis and a better chance of beating the disease. Deborah Brown, a dancer with the Bangarra Dance Theatre is one of the campaigns ambassadors. “When I was invited to be part of this campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer among women in both Indigenous communities and in the dance and
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entertainment world, I was thrilled to be involved in such an important women’s health issue,” she said. “We all know about breast cancer but not enough women know about ovarian cancer and that its symptoms can provide early detection of the disease - giving women a better chance of survival. “If by working with Ovarian Cancer Australia we can help save the life of just one woman by raising awareness about the early symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as raise vital funds to support the invaluable services offered by Ovarian Cancer Australia, then we will have helped to make a difference. The most common four symptoms which women with ovarian cancer experience frequently and persistently are: pelvic and abdominal pain, increased abdominal size/persistent bloating, increased urinary frequency, and difficulty eating and/or feeling full quickly. To learn more of the risks and symptoms visit www.ovariancancer.net.au.
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YOUTH SPACE Be Counted is really wanting to focus on youth and share their voice with the wider community. Youth Space is dedicated to young people sharing their voices, the issues that impact them as a young Indigenous people, whether they are triumphs or tragedies. Be Counted’s aim for Youth Space is to see it become a place of empowerment and inspiration not only for the young people, but for the older generations. Send your letters, pictures, poems to becounted.mag@gmail.com
University Indigenous programs a good experience
TYLER PARTRIDGE
Hey, I’m Tyler Partridge, and I’ll be joining as the guest youth columnist for the next few months. I guess I’d better start with telling you who I am. I’m 16 and I live on the Gold Coast. On my mother’s side, I’m from the Yidinji tribe which is in Yarrabah, North Queensland way near Cairns, and my dad is from New Zealand (he’s a kiwi – he gets all excitable when we watch the footy). I’m still learning all about my family heritage as it was kept pretty quiet. Grandma never really found out exactly who she was until her father died, and that’s when she was told about it. Well I really only found out most of what I know last year when I got involved in the schools Indigenous programs, and the bits Mum has told me (not that I listened too much). I’ve been learning a lot about my heritage just recently from my Aunty who has done heaps of research and spoken to our
family so that her kids, my sister and I know where we belong. It’s cool finding out all this, knowing that you’ve got heaps of family you haven’t even met! Since finding out about the Indigenous Programs I have been given some cool opportunities. Last winter (2009) I spent a week at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) through the Nura Gili program. It was really fun, and I got to meet heaps of new people, and get a taste of what it’s like to be on campus. I tried Architecture, but there were other courses like dance, engineering, art, medicine, and the list goes on. It’s a program I recommend to anyone thinking of going to uni. You won’t be sorry to try this out, and after going once, you will definitely want to go again. All up it was a really good experience. Well now I am off to Griffith University’s Guests program at the start of the school term along with Year 12 work, and hopefully I’ll be able to keep you posted. Later T
Bran Nue Dae cracks Australia’s top 50 films Rachel Perkins’ cinema adaptation of a stage Aboriginal musical has made its mark in Australian film. Bran Nue Dae has cracked Top Australian 50 films of all time at the box office. Set in 1967, Bran Nue Dae follows the adventures of Willie, a boarding school escapee, who tries to make his way back home to Broome, some 2,500km away. The film stars Ernie Dingo, Geoffrey Rush, Magda Szubanski, Deborah Mailman and Ningali Lawford-Wolf, with newcomers to the screen Jessica Mauboy, Rocky McKenzie, Missy Higgins and Dan Sultan. At the time of printing the film had grossed more than $3.89 million in its first two weeks.
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The film has just had it US TOP RIGHT: premier at the prestigious Jessica Sundance Film Festival. Mauboy It’s also been selected to (Rosie) screen at the prestigious Toronto and Rocky International Film Festival. McKenzie Producer Robyn Kershaw, of (Willie). Robyn Kershaw Productions, said being selected for Toronto was crucial to the film’s international success. “We hope the screening of Bran Nue Dae at this world-class event will build on the momentum the film has already BOTTOM gained in the global marketplace RIGHT: and ignite a huge amount of Ernie Dingo passion and enthusiasm from (Uncle international distributors and Tadpole) audiences,” Ms Kershaw said. The soundtrack is proving a hit and Deborah Mailman with the film’s soundtrack rating well on iTunes. (Roxanne).
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Jessica to burn up the Bluesfest By SOLUA MIDDLETON The music at this year’s East Coast Blues and Roots Festival is going to be hot. The festival which turns 21 is showcasing one of its biggest line-ups yet. Bluesfest Director Peter Noble was excited with the performers he’s secured for the Easter Long Weekend. Headlining the festival is Crowded House, Buddy Guy, Gipsy Kings, Jimmy Barnes, John Mayall, Taj Mahal, 10cc, John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson and hundreds more. But he’s really excited about one of our brother-boys from Melbourne. Not surprisingly the Bluesfest showcases a lot of emerging artists and in a couple of years they become the next big thing. So Be Counted asked Mr Nobel who was this year’s next big thing? “I guess it’s no secret that Dan Sultan is the next big thing,” he said. “He is incredible, he’s so
talented, he’s just got it and he knows it.” He is also excited about Jessica Mauboy. “I saw Jessica Mauboy at the Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin last year and she was right on it,” he said. “You could see why she supported Beyonce, this girl is so good. “There are other people too, but in terms of Indigenous artists, I’m not going to book people unless they are good enough.” Be Counted also spoke to Jessica who was excited about her first appearance at the Blues Festival. “I am a little nervous,” she said. “It’s kind of a new thing for
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me but it’s gonna be fun. “We are going to change the songs around a bit. “There will be little surprises, some songs are very pop, but I’m hoping people will be surprised in how we change them.” As mentioned before this is Jess’ first and biggest festival, so does this mean the beginning of Festival Jess? “I reckon definitely for me,” she said. “I want to be involved in the whole festival circuits.”
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Jessica is now heading over to the United States to start recording material for her new album. “I will be working with some new
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upcoming producers so it’s going to be fun,” she said. “With my input I think we can be really creative and make it harder. “I’ve been listening to a bit of rock lately.” Last year was a big one for Jessica she scooped up several Deadly Awards and an ARIA, but the pop star is excited about this year. She promises that Bluesfest punters will be some of the first people to hear some of those new songs.
First Nations But Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan will not be the only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers to grace the Bluesfest stages. This year will feature the Bumbaline Stage which is dedicated to music from First Nations people. Also announced for the line-up is Kev Carmody and Friends, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Warren H-Williams.
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Breaking through to the music industry EMERGING Indigenous musicians or groups from the Gold Coast are being encouraged to apply for the Federal Government’s Breakthrough Initiative. Under the program successful artists will be funded up to $25,0000 to help advance their careers. The aim of the project is to support emerging Indigenous musicians/groups to produce a high quality recording of a CD, suitable for broadcasting and commercial release. It’s hoped these emerging Indigenous artists will gain greater exposure and increase national and international audiences for Indigenous contemporary music. Sitting on the Breakthrough selection panel are industry
professionals specialising in Indigenous music including Christine Anu, Rhoda Roberts and Rob Collins. Past recipients have included Busby Marou, Leah Flanagan Band, Microwave Jenny, Stiff Gins and Street Warriors. Federal Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett believes that contemporary Indigenous music is one of the most important vehicles for young Indigenous people in this country to express their creativity and their culture. Breakthrough will fund up to $25,000 per successful applicant to help produce a high quality recording of their CD. This funding can also assist with: • Studio and equipment hire
STIFF GINS • Production fees • Mixing fees • Artwork • CD manufacturing • Engineering fees • Mastering fees
• Musician fees (TBC) • Publicity and media costs Closing date for applications is 19 February. To apply, go to www.arts.gov.au/ indigenous/breakthrough.
Woodford Folk Festival hosts Indigenous acts THE Woodford Folk Festival over the new year’s period was another successful event. This year the First Nation’s tent showcased many emerging artists and old favourites. Artists who performed at the festival included Street Warriors, Microwave Jenny, Busby Marou, Indigenous Intrudaz, Leah Flanagan Band, and Shellie Morris.
LEFT: Leah Flanagan Band performs at the First Nations Tent. ABOVE: Yidaki Workshop – Photographer Sonja De Sterke Woodford Folk Festival
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WANTED Be Counted is a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publication for the Gold Coast Community. It’s 100 per cent Indigenous owned and controlled.
We are looking for all kinds of contributions, so stand up and
Be Counted. • Local story ideas • Community notices • Letters to the editor • Calendar of events • Announcements • Volunteers • Health Stories • Education • Business • Photos • Poems • Music • Sport • Arts
Be Counted is about our community on the Gold Coast and nearby regions. It’s about our voice being heard, our stories, and our people standing up and being counted.
Do you want to be counted? We are also focussing on our youth and the issues that are impacting them. So primary and high school aged children can also send in letters, poems, pictures, letters and have their say in a section dedicated to their voice. All contributions can be sent to becounted.mag@gmail.com Photos should be at least 300 dpi. and sent in their raw format.
Deadlines for MARCH edition Editorial: 19 February 2010. Advertising: All content to be booked by 19 February 2010. Material must be received by Monday 22 February 2010.
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James Brown scores for Gold Coast United
JAMES BROWN Picture courtesy of Gold Coast United. By SOLUA MIDDLETON HE SHARES the same name of a soul legend, but this James Brown is kicking goals of his own. The Gold Coast United player has made his mark in the A-League on his first start. The 19 year-old from Kingscliff, scored his first senior goal during a top of the table clash against Newcastle Jets in January. James led his team to a two nil victory.
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“I just remember seeing the ball and trying to get it on target,” he said. “It was a good feeling, especially since I scored on my first start.” James was pleased to get one on the board. “I didn’t feel any pressure to score, but I was playing attack and I got one in,” he said. The Tweed teenager has come down from that high is now focussing his sights on the remainder of the season.
THE Indigenous All Stars game won’t be the only dramatic footy clash happening on February 13. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard with a team of politician and former Origin greats, will come head to head against 10 deadly Indigenous women touch football players. It’s all part of promoting Indigenous Women in Sport
Playing in professional football (soccer) is a dream come true says James, but he hasn’t forgotten about his training grounds despite his success. “The support I have been given has been great,” he said. “I used to play for teams in Bilambil, Kingscliff and Burleigh. I still have friends there and try to remain involved.” - In the next edition of BE COUNTED, James Brown will join us as a columnist.
as well as ‘Feeling Deadly not Shame Week. Minister for Employment Participation Mark Arbib will captain the Parliamentary Team. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our Indigenous women at this free event. Indigenous women’s team 1. Nikki Suey (Sydney) 2. Bo de la Cruz (Darwin)
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3. Theresa Anderson (Gold Coast) 4. Sara Hamilton (Sydney) 5. Jess Shaw (Gold Coast) 6. Rikki Watego (Gold Coast) 7. Tamara Appo (Darwin) 8. Missy Shaw (Gold Coast) 9. Crystal Brown (Townsville) 10. Kristin Wuruki (Brisbane) Match details: Saturday, 13 February, 8am, at the Burleigh Junior RL grounds.
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Indigenous All Stars: game on Cronulla winger Blake Ferguson has been called into the Indigenous All Stars team to replace injured Broncos and Test star Justin Hodges. Hodges has been ruled out of playing in the inaugural Harvey Norman All Stars game, after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. “The selectors are excited about giving a talented young player like Blake an opportunity to compete on this stage,” Coach Neil Henry said. “Losing Justin through injury is obviously disappointing but I am sure Blake will make the most of his chance. “Blake showed just how talented a player he is with his performances at the Sharks last year and is a great addition to our squad.” The NRL All Stars squad was unavailable at the time of printing. The 20-man Indigenous All Stars squad is now as follows:
From left: Indigenous All Stars players Scott Prince, Captain Preston Campbell and Nathan Merritt.
INDIGENOUS ALL STARS LINE UP Blake Ferguson (Cronulla Sharks) Carl Webb (North Queensland Cowboys) Cory Paterson (Newcastle Knights) Daine Laurie (Penrith Panthers) George Rose (Manly Sea Eagles) Greg Inglis (Melbourne Storm) Jamal Idris (Canterbury Bulldogs) Jamie Soward (St George Illawarra Dragons) Jharal Yow Yeh (Brisbane Broncos) Joel Thompson (Canberra Raiders) Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys) Nathan Merritt (South Sydney Rabbitohs) PJ Marsh (Brisbane Broncos) Preston Campbell – Captain (Gold Coast Titans) Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos) Scott Prince (Gold Coast Titans) Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (Canberra Raiders) Travis Waddell (Canberra Raiders) Wendell Sailor (St George Illawarra Dragons) Yileen Gordon (Canterbury Bulldogs)
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