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22 - 28 September, 2014 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No.1134 • $2.00 inc. GST

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EIGHTY-FIVE laps of the sun, nine albums and two ARIA awards under his belt, Uncle Seaman Dan, Torres Strait’s original crooner and music icon, is still going strong. He kicked off the battle of the bands on Thursday Island, Saturday on September 13, launching his new album, Caribbean Songbook. More on page 13 >>

The colourful parade for the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival. More photos, Pages 10, 12, 13, 24. >>

International persons of mystery slip in through Torres Strait ‘back door’ BY AARON SMITH THREE persons attempted to enter Australia last week arriving on Saibai Island. They were of Pakistani and Somalian descent, but sources of the Torres News said that they were “not asylum seekers but something a little different”. An attempt to contact the Department of Immigration on Monday, September 15 was met with Minister Scott Morrison’s usual stonewall.

The following day NITV’s 5:30 bulletin reported “three boat people” had arrived on Saibai. The following day, on September 17, a spokesperson for Minister Morrison told a different news agency: “There was an unsuccessful venture and the three persons involved have been returned to Papua New Guinea in accordance with our Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Papua New Guinea.” Apart from the fact Torres News

appears to be off Mr Morrison’s Christmas card list, and contrary to reliable sources on the ground that confirmed these ‘international persons of mystery’ actually did arrive on Saibai Island, the Minister’s vague response could be construed in many ways and open to conjecture. Were they transported off Australian territory without due process? If they are not asylum seekers, as sources to the Torres News suggest but would reveal no more, are

they in fact: Mr Morrison’s mysterious gang syndicates in PNG? Are they Somali pirates? Or Perhaps or even a Pakistani sect of the Hells Angels (as the the Minister previously said bikie gangs are apparently in cahoots with African gangs smuggling drugs and guns into the region.) Perhaps these ‘boat people’ were more akin to Miami Vice style speed-boat bad guys the Minister has warned us about, and perhaps the “unsuccessful venture” his of-

Tight-lipped Immigration Minister Scott Morrison. fice refers to was an unsuccessful criminal capital venture. Unfortunately when the Minister is so tight-lipped we can only use our imaginations.

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Slam poetry a big hit BY AARON SMITH PART of the search for Queensland’s best spoken-word poet oc-

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Poetry Slams are electric live events, featuring a broad range of writing and performance styles, where contestants have two minutes on stage to impress the audience with a spoken word performance of an original poem. Organiser and poet David Stavenger AKA Ghostboy, said that the Thursday Island heat was the first to be an all under 18’s affair, where the runner up was Sacred Heart Primary School student Gemma McNicholl and the winner was Tagai College student Andrew Lui. Both will be flown to Brisbane for the State finals for a chance to win a spot at the National finals at the Opera House to compete for $12,000 of cash and prizes. State Librarian Janette Wright said:

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“Working with public libraries and communities throughout Queensland, the competition aims to draw out local talent from all around the state, giving a platform to local voices and offering the opportunity to compete against Australia’s best at the state and national finals,” said Ms Wright. “Slam poetry is a truly diverse form of expression that demonstrates the power of words. In previous years the competition has revealed extraordinary talent from all walks of life. “You never know where this year’s champion will be discovered.”

Event organiser David Stavenger AKA Ghostboy with Slam runner up Gemma McNicholl and winner Andrew Lui.

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Breaking Down Barriers LIZZIE Bon is a member of Zenable, a disability action group and she says she’s going places. “I’ll tell you about my life because it’s great. “In 2009 I had a big operation on my hips and legs, I’ve worked really hard since then on my strength, fitness and learning how to use my legs in a different way. “In 2010, aged 13, I started to walk properly for the first time and now my life is taking off,” Lizzie said. Lizzie, 17, lives on Thursday Island and is in Grade 11 at Tagai College School where she is a member of the Student Council. Lizzie can be seen riding her distinctive three-wheel bike around Thursday Island. “I love to ride, it keeps me fit and I can stop and yarn with lots of people. “I’m really excited about the mobility scooter that I’m getting soon. This will mean I can go further by myself because the scooter will be able to go up hills some of which are hard for me on my bike.” Lizzie has had plenty of practice for her new scooter when she goes camping where she often rides a quad bike around the camp. “I love the quad because I can go a long way and I’m really good at reversing. I go camping a lot and have been to all my school camps as well as camping with my family.” Lizzie also likes to exercise with a group of High School girls, as well as sing in the school chorus and was previously part of Ailen Chorus, where she sang on stage at the Ken Brown Oval with lots of other singers and musicians. “This year I’ve done lots of travelling; I’ve been to Brisbane, for a holiday, I’ve been to Sydney, to Cairns for short breaks and to Adelaide for a conference. “I loved Adelaide and met lots of great people there. “I’ve flown to Cairns by myself before and will do this again in September so I can spend the school holidays down there.

Lizzie Bon on her quad bike. “I’m planning now for what I want to do when I leave school. I want to get a job, and have a good social life as being with other people and trying different things keeps life interesting.” In the past Lizzie has done work experience at Thursday Island Child Care Centre, Star of the Sea and is now at Waiben Light Marine, taking phone messages, writing out invoices, pricing goods and keeping the shop clean. “I went to Cairns last year and worked for the Endeavour Foundation for a week. I liked it there as I met lots of fun people and there was all kinds of different work to do.” Lizzie returns to Cairns for another week of work experience after the school holidays and will finish school for the year in November, before going off in December and January on another holiday. “So as you can see I really am going places. “I have lots of opportunities, I live a full, busy life and I know that as I get older and continue to grow up if I put in plenty of effort I’m going to have a very good life.” Zenable is running a competition encouraging young artists to help design the action group a new logo. There motto is: Lifestyle, Acceptance, Dignity, Inclusion. For more information call Zenable Co-founder Brenton Koch on 0418 555 882. Artwork for consideration can be be emailled to editor@torresnews. com.au

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money a community is willing to commit to a fire service,” he said. “One of the things we are currently considering is placing a permanent position within the Torres Strait, NPA area, which would rove between all these remote communities and support the brigades in training them and having a better engagement with the councils.” Mr Hazel said that not giving the keys out is not unusual in an indigenous community, “in a lot of instances, a person in an official position makes sure the equipment is kept in good condition. “I’m not surprised by those allegations, but if we had a properly functioning brigade, this would not be an issue. “It’s one thing for us to work with government to get those resources into communities but another to maintain them and offer a proper service with a sustainable brigade is the difficulty here.”

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Acting Superintendent of Queensland Fire Service, Far North Queensland, Tony Hazel, admits they need to improve our ability to work better in these communities and provide better service. The first fire occurred on August 23 when the NPA Healing Centre at Injinoo caught fire when a neighbour’s backyard rubbish fire spread out of control. It resulted in the art shed and outdoor meeting area being burnt and structurally compromised. The art workshop was full of new program items which were all destroyed - pottery kiln, fridge, tv, water cooler, chairs and tables for workshops, art work, craft materials. Amanda Ewart, resident from the NPA, said: “Although

“That’s why we really do need that support from local government, and I’m not just talking about Indigenous communities but many other rural communities as well,” he said. Mr Hazel said that there has been a number of people that have undertaken our training, but the nature of many remote communities means these people often move on as there are very transient populations, which has happened in the NPA. “We need the community to get involved and build it’s brigade, obviously we will support and train them, but it has got to come from them. “After we have some new recruits the most important thing we need to do is build a leadership structure to help manage the brigade. Mr Hazel said that the Rural Fire Brigade does not have paid staff and to set up a paid auxiliary fire service is a whole different level of commitment, “it comes down to how much

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TWO fires in the NPA in recent weeks has left the community asking serious questions about its capacity to respond to an emergency. Like all rural and remote communities, the Rural Fire Service is solely run by a brigade of volunteers.

many community people in Injinoo called 000 no fire truck came, the police and ambulance arrived but did not seem to know where the fire truck was or how to access it. “The lack of response or concern from the SES Coordinator was very disappointing and his refusal to handover the keys to the building where the fire truck was held at Seisia defies belief, eventually the State Police were involved to retrieve the keys from him. “Local residents of NPA came together to get the truck out only to find it had a flat battery and had to be jump started, two and half hours later the fire truck arrived to put the fire out just as the building exploded out and flames began climbing across the roof to the main Healing Centre building The second incident occurred on September 15 at the school in Bamaga when a fire started in a store room, again the Fire Service struggled to respond. Mr Hazel said: “When we have become aware of the fire, we ring the volunteers, but what has happened on both these occasions is that they have been unavailable, due to work commitments and other reasons. “Unfortunately this happens in a volunteer brigade, we need to now go and try and rebuild on the capacity for that brigade to respond effectively.” Mr Hazel said he was in discussions with NPARC Mayor Bernard Charlie.

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NPA Cultural Festival Opening Ceremony Programme Wednesday 2nd October 2014 /ƚĞŵ Parade

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TSRA honours past and present Chairpersons THE TSRA has honoured Chairpersons past and present at a 20th Anniversary Dinner at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre earlier this month. Awards recognising their service to the organisation were presented to Mr Getano Lui Jnr., the ďŹ rst Chairperson of the TSRA from 1994 to 1996, Mr John Abednego who was the second Chair between 1996 and 1999, and Mr Joseph Elu, the current Chair from 2012. Two other Chairs, Mr John (Toshie) Kris from

St Pauls and Mr Terry Waia from Saibai Island were not able to attend the celebration but will receive the same award. Mr Elu said while the recognition was an honour, the TSRA wouldn’t be where it was today without the help and support of many other individuals and organisations. “The success of the TSRA is the result of many people and many hands at work to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of our people,� Mr Elu said. “This not only includes past Chairpersons, but General Managers and staff as well, some who have been with us from the very beginning. “Without this collective effort and vision we

Former TSRA Chairpersons (from left): Joseph Elu, Getano Lui and John Abednego. would not be able to empower Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people to determine their own affairs. “We should be proud to have such a rich history, proving that self-governance for Indigenous

peoples can work in Australia and we can determine policies for our region.� Since its formation in 1994 the TSRA has attracted over $1 billion in funding, supported 52 Indigenous students

in their tertiary studies, established a land and sea ranger presence in 14 communities and secured funding for the construction of sea walls to address tidal inundation in six vulnerable communities.

Torres Strait students Fit for Work in community recreation TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate The Torres Shire Council is pleased to provide a holiday activities program from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday during the September School holiday. The cost is $5 per day (to cover morning tea and lunch). There is also a holiday bootcamp for all ďŹ tness levels at the Ken Brown Oval from 5.30am – 6.30am Monday to Friday. The cost of Bootcamp is $5 per session and kids are free.

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A GROUP of Torres Strait and Cape York students, studying for their dual Certificate III in Fitness and Community Sports and Recreation at TAFE Queensland North, are just about ready to return to their communities equipped with a range of new ďŹ tness activities and programs. The students live on Darnley, Thursday, Murray and Warraber Islands with most being employed or doing volunteer work as Sports and Recreation OfďŹ cers in their communities. TAFE Queensland North Campus Sports and Fitness trainer Jason Atkins said the students had learnt new community recreation development programs in the course and were keen to make a difference to the health and ďŹ tness of people in their communities. “The students who are already employed on their islands as Sports and Recreation Officers are seeing distinctive health

From left to right Rachel Pilot, Ethel Mosby, Tom Tapau, Paula Ludwick, Jerey Ses, Jack Wailu, George Sam, Carmen Pearson, Ted Ses. and ďŹ tness changes in their clients,â€? Mr Atkins said. “Our students have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nutrition and willingly share their teachings with anyone who wants to make improvements to their lifestyles. “We believe it is important that Sports and Recreation OfďŹ cers are employed on the islands throughout the Torres Strait simply because the work they do is vital and needed if positive changes are going to be

made to the health and ďŹ tness of island communities.â€? Student Paula Ludwick, from Napranum, said what she had learnt from the course would be hugely beneficial in her job as a Sports and Recreation OfďŹ cer under the PCYC Indigenous Community Sports and Recreation Program. “We visit communities and at any time after school I could have 20 or 30 kids from all ages participating in healthy activities,â€? Ms

Ludwick “The new programs I have learnt I’ll use to structure a range of exercise routines for the kids. “I will be especially targeting disengaged kids who have fallen away from schooling and hopefully direct them back on to their learning journey. “Seeing a child beneďŹ t from our after school programs are always positive and we know the training we deliver is making a difference to young lives.â€?

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Bangarra Dance Theatre coming to Thursday Island THURSDAY Island will be part of Bangarra Dance Theatre largest ever regional tour of Australia as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, which commenced last week. Following the highly acclaimed national tour of Patyegarang that was attended by over 36,500 patrons across Australia, Bangarra will visit regional areas of Australia and will spend time on country with Indigenous communities from September until November 2014 - performing in theatres, arts centres, on basketball courts and at beach amphitheaters. On November 11 the group will perform at Thursday Island’s ANZAC Park, where they will conduct a cultur-

al residency on country from November 7 to 12. Other remote Aboriginal communities that will have a residency include Broome (WA), Yirrkala (North East Arnhem Land, NT), Mutitjulu and Umuwa (Central Desert, NT). To conclude each residency,

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Spending time on country is a way of connecting with and giving back to the communities who have given their trust and their stories to the company to be told nationally and overseas. Their songs, dances and stories are at the heart of the company.

Hope Roars WORLD Suicide Prevention Day 2014, on Wednesday September 10, was recognised on Thursday Island with Revolution Red Campaign, which aims to paint our communities red with a message of HOPE, and support the incredible work of the Campaign ‘One World Connected’. Fifty per cent of funds raised in the Revolution Red Campaign in Aus-

tralia will be supporting Kids Helpline, which is Australia’s only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Kids Helpline is on the front line in ďŹ ghting this epidemic however are currently unable to answer around 40 per cent of calls due to a lack of funding.

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the dancers will perform Spirit, encompassing iconic Bangarra works, on outdoor makeshift stages from twilight into the night. Bangarra’s performances are inspired by the lives of the Indigenous people of Australia both past and present.

Kids play musical chairs.

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Part of an initiative called the The Roar Effect, part of the funds raised will be used for a number of new projects including: The development and delivery of a new school program that addresses many of the prevalent issues that are currently impacting young people ‘Festivals of Hope’ a safe and fun environment for young people to gather and be encouraged with a message of hope by various key inspirational speakers Student Leadership Breakfasts in schools

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Thursday Island organisers, Lisa Lui and Ella Kris.

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Suicide prevention and intervention training for youth workers Leadership training and networking events encouraging collaboration between those working with young people and local organisations. The Roar Effect’s Revolution Red Campaign hopes to send out

Vessel rescued

A vessel broke down at Reef Number Three on Saturday and after notiďŹ ying authorities, the Volunteer Marine Rescue crew was assigned and brought the vessel safely back to Thursday Island.

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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.

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Hunter Demonstration. Grand finale fireworks. travaganza of Ailen culture, music, dancing, arts, crafts and food.

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traditional ways things are done. In a public display, Adhi Dimple Bani explained the use of the Nak, the traditional dugong hunting platform, built on an area of seagrass that it was observed previously were feeding. He explained that the Islander hunter was an astronomer for predicting the tides and using the stars for positioning, an engineer for designing his hunting platform, a builder and craftsman for constructing it, a genealogist for selecting which dugong to kill, a marine biologist for understanding his prey, a butcher for knowing how to carve the beast up and a mathematician to ensure everyone one in the tribe got their share and a chef to cook it. “He was a graduate from the University of the Torres Strait,” Mr Bani said. “When we look at these dancers, it’s we are like looking at a mirror.”

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Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival Parade ON the last day of the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival on Thursday Island, many of those involved participated in a parade along the foreshore to the Ken Brown Oval. Prize winners for the best oat were: First place: Ella Kris and Bob Kaigey Second place: Leo Akee Third Place: PKA Disability Services

First place winner Ella Kris and Bob Kaigey.

Second placegetter Leo Akee.

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Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival

Battle of the Bands BY AARON SMITH RESURRECTING an old tradition, Thursday Island hosted its ďŹ rst Battle of the Bands in more than 20 years, where some 16 acts battled it out for major prize money, with headlining acts from Jamaican Reggae artist Conkarah and from Torres Strait’s own Danny (Bani) Boy. The seminal Uncle Seaman Dan kicked off the night launching his new album, Caribbean Songbook and his grandson Mau Power

The Custodians (second place winners).

Julz (second place solo performer).

Magik Honey. book-ended the night by closing the event by launching his album, The Show Will Go On. As the judges said, the level of talent was incredible and it was a great night of musical entertainment. The winners for the best solo act were: First: Murray Sailor. Second: Julz Third: New Day The winners for the best band were: First: Kuzin Bradhaz Second: Custodians Third: SK Boiiz

Move it Ailan Style, with Tahalia Burchill.

Danny Boy.

Bob.

Sogi Meta.

Peli.

Mau Power.

Dr Karl Neuenfeldt with Uncle Seaman Dan.

Conkarah (from Jamacia). Torres News 22 - 28 September, 2014 Page 13

Tagai State College 31 Hargrave Street, Thursday Island QLD, 4875 PO Box 1000, Thursday Island QLD 4875 Phone 07 4030 6308 Fax: 07 4030 6303 Email: contact@tagaisc.eq.edu.au Web Address: http://tagaisc.eq.edu.au

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Iama

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Kadhego

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Three Tagai Students Off to State Track Field and Championships One primary and two secondary Tagai students are off to State Track and Field Championships after their performances at the Peninsula Carnival at Barlow Park in Cairns earned them places in Peninsula Teams. Students who made the journey to Cairns were Raima, Marley and Millar Wosomo from Kadhego, Tai Namaibai from Badhulgaw, Caroline David from Waybeni Buway and from Waybeni Koey Isa Matthew and Masig student Malachi Billy. Malachi was very impressive in winning his only event, the 13 year old boys javelin with a WKURZ RI P RYHU P DKHDG RI WKH QH[W FRPSHWLWRU ,VD PDGH WKH ÂżQDO RI ERWK WKH P DQG P IRU \HDU ROG JLUOV EXW LW ZDV KHU WKLUG SODFH LQ WKH P WKDW VDZ KHU VHOHFWHG LQ WKH 3HQLQVXOD 7HDP IRU WKH VHFRQG year in a row. Isa and Malachi will travel to Brisbane for the Secondary Championships on Oct 23-26. 7KH ÂżYH SULPDU\ VWXGHQWV DOO FRPSHWHG LQ WKH P DQG P VSULQWV DOWKRXJK IRU PRVW RI WKHP ORQJ MXPS ZDV WKHLU PDLQ HYHQW %HWZHHQ WKHP LQ WKH KHDWV WKH\ JDLQHG ÂżUVWV VHFRQGV DQG WKLUGV DQG DOO ÂżYH PDGH DW OHDVW RQH ÂżQDO 0LOODU ZDV WKH EHVW RI WKH ÂżQDOLVWV ÂżQLVKLQJ WK LQ WKH P 5DLPD DQG &DUROLQH ÂżQLVKHG WKLUG DQG IRXUWK UHVSHFWLYHO\ LQ WKH ORQJ MXPS DQG 5DLPDÂśV WKLUG PHDQW WKDW VKH ZDV VHOHFWHG LQ WKH 3HQLQVXOD 7HDP /HWÂśV KRSH WKDW DW WKH 6WDWH &KDPSLRQVKLSV LQ %ULVEDQH RQ 2FW 5DLPD FDQ DFKLHYH D VLPLODU distance to her jump at the District Trials on TI. If she can repeat her 4.63 jump, she is a strong chance of a medal. Well done to all seven competitors and good luck Isa, Malachi and Raima at the State Carnivals. Thanks to TSY&RSA, local coaches, primary coach Matt Arkell and supervisors Kathleen David and Russell Elkins.

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Something exciting has happened on Horn Island!

This semester we began culture sessions for our children. They loved it! The coordinators of the program, May Kebisu, Taum Nona and Fred Peters created a program of sessions that the children rotate through every Wednesday afternoon. The activities in the sessions include storytelling, history, singing, dancing, cooking of traditional dishes, spear making, drum making and playing, traditional games, weaving and beading. They hope to ‘ƥ‡” ˜ƒ”‹‘—• ˜‹•—ƒŽ ƒ”– •–›Ž‡•ǥ ‰ƒ”†‡Â?‹Â?‰ǥ ™‘‘†™‘”Â?ÇĄ Ƥ•Š‹Â?‰ǥ „—•Š ™ƒŽÂ?‹Â?‰ and camping in the future. The children are divided into groups named after –Š‡ ™‹Â?†• ƒÂ?† –Š‡ ƒ…–‹˜‹–‹‡• ‘ƥ‡”‡† ƒ”‡ ƒ’’”‘’”‹ƒ–‡ ˆ‘” –Š‡ –”ƒ†‹–‹‘Â?ƒŽ Â?ƒŽ‡ ƒÂ?† ˆ‡Â?ƒŽ‡ ”‘Ž‡• ‹Â? the community in the past. One of the activities included this term was run by our local ambulance workers. ”ƒ† ‘”‰ƒÂ? ƒÂ?† Š‹• –‡ƒÂ? –ƒ—‰Š– –Š‡ …Š‹Ž†”‡Â? Ƥ”•– ƒ‹† •Â?‹ŽŽ• ƒ’’”‘’”‹ƒ–‡ –‘ –Š‡‹” developmental age level. The children loved the sessions, Brad and his team loved taking the sessions and it looks like they will continue the program for us next year. ƒ•– ™‡‡Â? –Š‡ ›‘—Â?‰‡” •–—†‡Â?–• ™‡”‡ ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† ™‹–Š ƒ …‡”–‹Ƥ…ƒ–‡ ƒÂ?† Â?‡†ƒŽ ˆ‘” completing the course. Š‹• ’”‘‰”ƒÂ? …ƒÂ? „‡ ”—Â? „› –Š‡ Â•Â–ÂƒĆĄ ƒ– –Š‡ •…Š‘‘Ž „—– ‰‘‡• •‘ Â?—…Š „‡––‡” ™Š‡Â? ™‡ have volunteers from the community that come in and share their skills. It is essential that the traditions and cultures get passed down to our children. A big “thank youâ€? goes to all of the community members who have helped so far with the cooking, weaving, storytelling, history and spear making. This program will continue in Term 4. Please let one of the coordinators, Miss Jodi or Miss Anne know if you can help in any way. It doesn’t have to be something that goes all year. It …‘—Ž† „‡ ƒ Dz‘Â?‡nj‘ƥdz •‡••‹‘Â?Ǥ ˜‡”›‘Â?‡ ‹• ™‡Ž…‘Â?‡ –‘ …‘Â?‡ ƒÂ?† Š‡Ž’ ‘” Œ—•– …‘Â?‡ ƒÂ?† Œ‘‹Â? ‹Â?Ǥ

But wait, there’s more. . . . In Term 4 we will be involved in meetings regarding the Tagai State College Curriculum Implementation Plan for Language and Culture Č‚ †—…ƒ–‹‘Â? ˆ‘” ‹ˆ‡ Č‚ –Šƒ– ™‡ Š‘’‡ –‘ …‘Â?Â?‡Â?…‡ ƒ– ‘—” …ƒÂ?’—• ‹Â? ͖͔͕͙ ™‹–Š ‘—” ”‡’ƒ”ƒ–‘”› –‘ ‡ƒ” Í— •–—†‡Â?–•Ǥ Š‡ ‹Â?‹–‹ƒŽ Â?‡‡–‹Â?‰ ™‹ŽŽ „‡ Š‡Ž† ‘Â? ‘Â?†ƒ› –Š‡ ͕͗–Š …–‘„‡” ƒ– –Š‡ …ƒÂ?’—•Ǥ Š‡ ”‘‘Â? ƒÂ?† –‹Â?‡• ƒ”‡ •–‹ŽŽ –‘ „‡ ƒ””ƒÂ?‰‡†Ǥ Please let me know if you would like to be involved in anyway. Please let me know if you would like to be involved in anyway. Anne McCarthy Head of Campus

2014 Prep, Pre-Prep NAIDOC Celebrations at Kalaw Kaziw Mudh

On Wednesday 10 September, both Montessori classes celebrated NAIDOC at the Tamwoy Montessori Campus. The day was carried out with rotaional activities which included: ČŠČą head band making ČŠČą weaving ČŠČą singing along with Waia ČŠČą ÂŒÂ˜Ä´Â˜Â—ČąÂ‹ÂžÂ?ȹ̊Â?ȹ™Š’—Â?’—Â? ČŠČą turtle & dugong designing/colouring in ČŠČą kulap game and many more

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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Rugby League Finals: Preliminary Final No.1 10:00 Movie: “The Man With The Golden Gun” (PG) - Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world’s most expensive assassin and must hunt him down to stop him. 12:35 Movie: “Run Fatboy Run” (M l) - After leaving his pregnant fiancée at the altar five years ago, a remorseful Dennis tries to repair the damage and win her back from her sleazy boyfriend by running a marathon. Trouble is, he’s hopelessly out of shape. 2:30 Impractical Jokers 3:00 Spyforce: The Troupers 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Clean Kill” (M v,s) - A woman claims that her lover killed his wife, but he insists they were never involved. Will the police be able to uncover the truth? 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes & Gardens 7:30 2014 AFL Premiership Season 11:00 Movie: “The Wolfman” (AV v,h) - Lawrence Talbot is lured back to his family estate to investigate the savage murder of his brother by a bloodthirsty beast. There, Talbot must confront his childhood demons, his estranged father, his brother’s grieving fiancee and a suspicious Scotland Yard Inspector. When Talbot is bitten by the creature, he becomes eternally cursed and soon discovers a fate far worse than death. 1:10 How The Other Half Live 2:05 Special: Australia’s Deadliest Destinations 3 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

6:00 rage 10:30 rage: Recovery Special 11:30 Catalyst 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The Restaurant Inspector: Iggs 1:15 QI: Bears 1:45 Inspector George Gently: Gently With The Innocents 3:15 Movie: “Jason And The Argonauts” (PG) 5:00 Rick Stein’s Spain 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The Sins Of The Father - Brian confesses to Esther that he’s given a recording of Embleton admitting negligence to Anthony Kaye’s mother. The UCOS team investigate when a prisoner accused of murder is released. 8:30 Foyle’s War 10:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: If The Shoe Fits - The death of a migrant factory foreman looks like an industrial accident. Dr Blake digs deeper revealing a string of crimes and the ugly side of post war Australia. Meanwhile, Jean receives a proposal. 10:55 Reality Check - Hosted by Tom Ballard, and drawing on the wisdom and wit of industry experts, this series dissects the week in Reality TV, and give us the lowdown on what really goes into making Reality TV. 11:30 rage: Recovery Special / 5:00 rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Surfsport - World Championship Tour 1:00 Movie: “The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants” (PG a) 3:30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 4:00 The Block Glasshouse Unlocked 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:30 Rugby League Finals: Preliminary Final No.2 10:00 Movie: “The Spy Who Loved Me” (M v) 12:30 Movie: “Clubland” (MA s,l) - Tim finds himself caught between a controlling mother and his new girlfriend in this emotional comingof-age film. Jean, a struggling comedian, can’t accept that her son is growing up and fears that his new girlfriend will disrupt the family. 2:30 Southland: Reckoning - John copes with the aftermath of his kidnapping, while Sammy closes in on the real robbers and the pressure builds on Ben. Meanwhile, Lydia continues to pursue John’s kidnappers and becomes more intimate with Russell. 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:00 Extra / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Movie: “The Proud Family Movie” 3:00 TBA 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 2014 AFL Premiership Season 11:00 Movie: “Hollow Man” (AV v,l,h) - Gifted scientist Sebastian Caine develops a serum that induces invisibility. Arrogant but charismatic, he leads a top-secret government research project. When the formula works successfully on animals, Caine disobeys orders and experiments on himself. Unfortunately, the gamble goes terribly wrong when the procedure cannot be reversed. 1:15 Go On: Videogame, Set, Match 1:35 Movie: “The Soloist” (M a,l) 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: Secrets Your Supermarket Doesn’t Want You To Know! - Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.

5:00 World News 1:00 Swan Lake: Mariinsky Ballet 3:20 The Making Of The Lost Town Of Switez 3:55 Photo 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Civilisation: Is The West History? 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Born In The Wild: Kangaroo 8:30 Movie: “Apocalypsy Now Redux” (MA l,v) - From Francis Ford

6:00 rage 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 7.30 11:30 Songs of Praise: Fife’s Famous 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Country Town Rescue 2:00 Big Ideas Arts 3:00 Football: W-League Round 3: Canberra United Vs Melbourne Victory 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Fit For Murder 6:30 Compass: Bengali Idol 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Doctor Who: The Caretaker 8:30 The Code 9:30 Mad Dogs 10:20 Utopia: The First Project 10:45 Fry’s Planet Word: Identity 11:45 Ruth Rendell’s 13 Steps Down 1:20 Movie: “None But The Lonely Heart” (PG) - A murky drama of broken dreams, thwarted hopes and petty crime in the slums of London in the late 1930s. 3:15 Mad Dogs 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Order In The House

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 TBA 2:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 3:30 2014 Intrust Super Cup 5:00 National News 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block Glasshouse 8:00 60 Minutes - 60 Minutes is Australia’s leading current affairs programme, with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Television’s top reporters - Liz Hayes, Michael Usher, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown and Charles Wooley. 9:00 Big Brother 10:00 TBA 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 Revolution 2:00 Alive and Cooking 2:30 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 Movie: “Treasure Buddies” (G) 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 10:15 Castle: That 70s Show / After Hours - When construction workers find the body of an infamous New York mobster who disappeared in the seventies, Beckett Beckett and Castle relive the days of disco to solve the crime. Then, Castle and Beckett struggle to work together after they endure a disastrous ‘meet the parents’ dinner. 12:05 Whitney: Alex, Meet Lily / Cake, Cake, Cake - Whitney begs Alex to hang out with Lily because she is in need of a male friend. Alex reluctantly agrees, but ends up thoroughly enjoying Lily’s company. 1:00 The Cult: The Other Woman 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Designer People Emmanuel Picault 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2014 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League 2014-2015 Magazine 5:00 From Scratch: Mower 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Meera Syal 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures Of Ancient Egypt 8:30 The Sixties: A Long March To Freedom 10:00 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian 11:50 Movie: “Tobruk” (MAV v) - In Slovak, Czech & Portuguese. A battalion of Czech soldiers endure the horrors of war in the harsh and desolate landscape of the Libyan Desert during the siege of Tobruk. Nominated for eight Czech Lion Awards in 2009, including Best Film. 1:40 Movie: “Raavan” (MAV v) - In Hindu. An award-winning tale of revenge, love and betrayal featuring Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai. Outlaw and local hero Beera kidnaps the wife of the police inspector who killed his sister, but later falls in love with her. 4:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 4:45 Choice Night

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Monty Don’s Italian Gardens 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Landline 2:00 Walk On The Wild Side 2:30 Auction Room 3:00 Sinbad 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: Mental Block 6:30 QI: Beavers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Kokoda: Part 2 12:35 Movie: “Tropic Of Cancer” (MA l,s) - The sexual exploits of an American in Paris. 2:00 Countdown Spectacular 2 3:30 Football: W-League Rnd 3: Canberra United Vs Melbourne Victory 5:30 Eggheads: Mental Block

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block Glasshouse 8:40 Big Brother 10:10 The Big Bang Theory: The Good Guy Fluctuation - Leonard feels threatened when a charming comic-book artist comes between him and Priya; and Sheldon is determined to scare his friends on Halloween. 10:40 The Big Bang Theory: TBA 11:10 Embarrassing Bodies 12:10 Episodes 12:40 Oh Sit! 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Blue Moon” (PG a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away - Emotions are high as the funeral begins. 7:30 Sport Special: 2014 Brownlow Medal - Bruce McAvaney hosts the prestigious AFL count to find the winner of the AFL’s most coveted individual honour, the Charles Brownlow Medal. 11:15 Talking Footy 12:15 Parks And Recreation 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters: Doppelgangers - Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an accounting project, and Ann reveals her plans for the future. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures - Malawi 2:00 The Last Explorers 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Swallowed By A Sink Hole 8:35 The Real History of Science Fiction: Space 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Christmas 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Borgen: If You Never Change Your Mind 12:35 Shorts On Screen: The Parakeets - Lili, an ill young woman, is faced one morning with the sudden loss of her hair. 1:25 Movie: “Ashes Of Time - Redux” (M v) 3:05 James May’s Man Lab 4:05 Freddie Flintoff Versus The World

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Monty Don’s Italian Garden 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Sinbad 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: D.A. Team 6:30 QI: Biscuits 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Four Corners: The Seduction Of Smoking: Part 2 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Monkey Grip: The Story Of A Novel 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:30 Media Watch 12:45 Parliament Question Time 1:45 Movie: “Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House” (G) 3:20 Movie: “Every Girl Should Be Married” (G) 4:50 Talking Heads: David Suzuki 5:30 Eggheads: D.A. Team

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block Glasshouse 8:40 Big Brother 10:10 Arrow: Time Of Death - A master hacker dubbed Clock King coordinates a series of raids on banks in Starling City, and his skills prove a match for Felicity. Meanwhile, Laurel’s grudge with Sara continues and on the island, a pilot crashes his plane there and Sara tends to the dying man. 11:10 TBA 12:05 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Mov- 5:00 World News 1:00 Rieu Royale 2:55 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Bitesize 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 ie: “Volcano: Fire On The Mountain” (PG v,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Food Safari Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute. 6:30 SBS World News 6:00 Seven News 7:30 The Sixties: The World On The Brink 7:00 Home And Away: Marilyn and John consider cancelling the wedding 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline to elope. A final warning from Jake is left at the funeral. An old face returns to the Bay. Evie reaches boiling point with Maddy at the wake. 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Living With The Enemy: Immigration - When Abraham arrived 7:30 TBA in Australia he knew two words in English, ‘yes’ and ‘no’, and he 8:30 Winners And Losers: Jenny finds Gabe half-naked on her consistently confused the two of them. He is now the Slam Poet doorstep. While interviewing for her maternity cover, Frances Champion of Victoria and recently came third in the national titles. goes into labour. Izzy feels for Doug and Carla as they investigate 12:00 The Killing 1:10 Movie: “No One Knows About The Persian Cats” - In Farsi. Tehran’s adoption without much luck. indie-rock scene is explored through a pair of underground musicians, 9:40 The Amazing Race Australia Vs New Zealand Negar and Ashkan, who face persecution if they are caught performing 11:00 Suits: One-Two-Three Go... their music. Winner of Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2009. 12:00 Happy Endings: Meat The Parrots 3:05 Movie: “The Time That Remains” (M a,v,l) - Based on his 1:00 Happy Endings: Makin’ Changes! father’s old diaries, a man explores the life of his Palestinian 4:00 NBC Today family from 1948 to the present day, examining the injustice of 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News those forced to live as strangers in their own land.

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Monty Don’s Italian Garden 11:00 Compass 11:30 Foreign Correspondent 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Sinbad 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: Exmoor Muppets 6:30 QI: Bees 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Utopia: The Whole Enchilada 9:00 Reality Check 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:05 The Agony Of Life 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Wednesday Night Fever 12:05 The Hour 1:05 Parliament Question Time 2:05 Mickey One 3:35 Movie: “New Faces Of 1937” (G) / 5:30 Eggheads: Exmoor Muppets

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block Glasshouse 8:40 Big Brother 10:10 Two And A Half Men: Dial 1-900-Mix-A-Lot - Walden takes Jenny and Barry with him on a road trip to reconnect with his past while Alan and Gretchen’s relationship hits a rough spot over Alan’s assumed identity. 10:40 Two And A Half Men: Oh, WALD-E, Good Times Ahead 11:10 Mike & Molly: Mike Likes Briefs 11:35 Mike & Molly: Mike Takes A Test 12:00 Extra 12:30 Nothing Trivial 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Magnificent 7” (PG a,l) - Inspired by the life of Jacqui Jackson, Helena Bonham Carter stars as Maggi, a mother with seven children - three ‘normal’ daughters and four sons who are each, in one form or another, autistic. 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away: Marilyn and John’s elopement becomes the worst-kept secret in Summer Bay. 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 8:00 The Force - Behind The Line 8:30 Criminal Minds: Mr. & Mrs. Anderson / The Performer 10:30 Motive: Brute Force 11:30 Bates Motel: Trust Me... 12:30 The Mindy Project: Triathlon 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

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6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Patron Saint Of Liars” (PG a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away: Matt captures some compromising footage of Leah and Zac kissing and considers what to do with it. Marilyn and John’s elopement becomes bigger than Ben Hur. 8:00 Border Security: International 8:30 TBA 11:00 Kinne 11:30 Parks And Recreation: Gin It Up! 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Tries Desperately To Win An Award 12:30 The Mindy Project: Frat Party 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block Glasshouse 8:40 Big Brother 9:40 The NRL Footy Show 11:40 The AFL Footy Show Late: The Logie award-winning AFL Footy Show celebrates its 21st season, starring Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw, Sam Newman, Billy Brownless and Shane Crawford. The boys will bring viewers all the latest in the world of AFL including, breaking news, team line-ups and entertainment. 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

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5:00 World News 1:00 Living Black 1:30 Inspector Rex: Blonde, Pretty, Dead 2:25 Destination Flavour Downunder 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Guano Islands Of Peru 6:00 Tales From The Bush Larder 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The British: The Tale Of Two Cities 8:25 The Spice Trip: Turkey: Cumin 9:25 WWI’s Tunnels Of Death: Earthquaking The Ridge 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 Movie: “Mullholland Drive” (MA s) - After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality. 1:35 Movie: “The Guard Post” (MAV h,v) - An atmospheric mix of horror and military thriller based in Korea’s Demilitarised Zone. An entire army unit is found dead and all that remains is the prime suspect a soldier wielding an axe. 3:50 Salam Father / 4:55 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Bitesize

Coppola comes the ground-breaking masterpiece, Apocalypse Now, starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall. The movie follows the central character, U.S. Army special operations officer Captain Benjamin L. Willard on a mission to kill the renegade and presumed insane U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel Walter E. Kurtz. 12:05 Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse 1:55 Extreme Frontiers: Canada 2:50 Toughest Place To Be A... Farmer - Dairy farmer Richard Gibson is swapping the damp surroundings of Devon to live and work with Samburu tribesmen, who herd their cattle in the parched and desolate mountains of northern Kenya. 3:55 The Secret Life Of The Sun

9:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2014 Review 6:00 Destination Flavour 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Wild Brittain 8:30 Living With The Enemy - Detention Centres 9:30 Borgen - The Fall - When prime minister Lars Hesselboe calls a general election, he takes everyone by surprise. 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Toughest Place To Be A... - Taxi Driver 12:05 La Vuelta a Espana 2014 Live - Stage 17: Ortigueira to A Coruña - Live coverage of the 69th edition of the La Vuelta 2014, Tour of Spain, with cyclists racing 5120km across 21 stages from Jerez de la Frontera to Santiago de Compostela. (Cycling) CC **Live** 2:00 Movie: Troubled Water - Jan is released from prison where he has served many years for his part in a theft involving the abduction and death of a five-year-old child. 4:05 Countdown 4:50 Luke Nguyen’s France Bitesize

CROSSWORD No. 217

SUDOKU No. 217

Your Lucky LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

The Moon/Node Midpoint moving through your sign could give your social life a helpful boost. Try to get out once or twice this week. Romance. A person that you dreamt about will soon be coming into your life. Be prepared for a surprise, however. What exactly do you expect to gain from this relationship?

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

A long trip will give you a chance to think about your plans for the future. There is one possibility that you may have forgotten about. Perhaps it’s best left forgotten. Romance. A friend who has been interested in you LV D ELW GLIIHUHQW WKDQ \RX WKLQN 'RQ¶W WU\ WR ¿ JXUH RXW these small nuances and instead revel in them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

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One particular member of the family has been causing a lot of anxiety recently. 7KLV SHUVRQ QHHGV D YHU\ ¿ UP DSSURDFK Make sure they are being honest with you. Romance. You will need to trust yourself. Other people will want to give you advice, but this is more likely to mislead you. Keep looking forward, not backward.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

This will be a very dynamic time for you. Don’t do anything that depends too much on co-operation with other people. You need to be the lead person this week. Romance. You may be expecting a little too much from your partner. You may need to be more realistic this week and later you may be more demanding.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

It is very important that you are open to any opportunity. A chance will come, but not in quite the form you are expecting. Romance. Your partner will not be giving you as much support as you would like. There is a reason, but it may not be quite what you think! Don’t take the reason to heart.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

You may be a little confused by recent HYHQWV 0DNH VXUH \RX ¿ QG RXW DOO WKH IDFWV before you make a decision. Give yourself time to ponder over them. Romance. Your partner may be in a strange mood today. Don’t be too concerned and instead you should join in. Turn on music and dance!

FINDWORD No. 217

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

The Moon/Uranus Midpoint currently in your sign may make you a little impulsive. It’s up to you whether or not to act on these urges. Romance. The marriage of a person that you know will be under discussion this week. You PD\ ¿ QG WKDW WKHUH DUH VRPH LPSRUWDQW OHVVRQV WR EH learnt.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

A comment which was meant as a joke should not be taken too seriously. Laugh it off and move on with your week. You PD\ ODWHU ¿ QG WKH KXPRXU LQ WKH FRPPHQW Romance. Do your best to avoid getting into a power struggle with your partner. It’s best to view all things as shared and not an issue of control.

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GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

You may be a little excitable this week. You will get what you want - but you will have WR FDOP GRZQ ¿ UVW 7U\ H[HUFLVLQJ WR UHOLHYH this energy. Romance. Try not to feel too self-conscious. You may be trying a little too hard to create a good impression. Let your true self shine and you will come away with the relationship you want.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

This is not the time to give up trying! A lastminute surge of energy should be all that you need. Spend the week relishing the fact that things worked out. Romance. A meeting with friends will give you a chance to relax. Someone who is very quiet will have a lot to say later. Be sure to lend an ear.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt

SOLUTIONS No. 217

A chance encounter with a dog or cat may EH PRUH VLJQL¿ FDQW WKDQ \RX UHDOLVH ,W LV especially important to be kind to all animals this week. Romance. You may be enjoying the air of mystery, but at some stage you will have to tell everyone what is going on! Leave this for the end of the week.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

Events which happened in your childhood may be having a much stronger effect on your feelings than you realise. Talk through these events with family. Romance. You may have forgotten to reply to a friend’s letter. Try not to let this person down. A paper letter will have much more meaning than an email.

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Business Manager Badu Island Foundation Ltd is pleased to offer the role of Business Manager to the organisation. Following internal restructure and promotion this position will be re-shaped around an executive team in overseeing the management of the company’s commercial enterprises and providing substantial organisational support to Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation RNTBC. This role will call for an individual who is highly skilled and versatile to meet the challenges of both organisations at all levels of governance, planning and implementing strategies whilst providing day to day support to business managers. If you possess highly developed organisational skills, have a are for business and an understanding of the way of life on a remote island community, then we want to hear from you.

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Ranger Location: Ugar Island APS1 (P/N T01856) *SALARY RANGE $42,334 - $46,790 P/A The Ranger will undertake land, sea and cultural heritage management activities on traditional land and sea country under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Ranger. The Rangers activities will be guided by a Working on Country Plan (work program) which will be developed in consultation with RNTBCs, communities and other relevant stakeholders. *Generous allowances are paid on top of the salaries listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% This position is restricted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as per the Special Measures provisions outlined in the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Section 8(1), and the Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 1999 at 4.2 (6)(b)(i) and 4.3(3)(b)(i). Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander descent. A merit list may be created. TSRA accommodation is not available for this positions, applicants should familiarise themselves with the Torres Strait housing market prior to applying for this position. How to apply: t 7JTJU PVS XFCTJUF BU XXX UTSB HPW BV BOE DMJDL PO UIF $BSFFS 0QQPSUVOJUJFT MJOL UP BQQMZ through the online application system t *G ZPV EP OPU IBWF BDDFTT UP UIF JOUFSOFU QMFBTF DPOUBDU UIF )3 5FBN PO ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob 26 September 2014. 'PS GVSUIFS JOGPSNBUJPO SFMBUJOH UP UIFTF QPTJUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU ,FMMZ )BSSJOHUPO QI 0825 Note: t "QQMJDBUJPOT UIBU EP OPU BEESFTT UIF TFMFDUJPO DSJUFSJB XJMM OPU CF DPOTJEFSFE t "MM QPTJUJPOT XJUI UIF 543" BSF TVCKFDU UP TBUJTGBDUPSZ DIBSBDUFS DIFDLT QPMJDF DIFDLT health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualiďŹ cations. TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the beneďŹ ts of a career in the Australian Public Service.

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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ALL NATIVE TITLE HOLDERS OF SHELBURNE BAY LAND, BAMAGA ROAD, CAPE YORK PENINSULA AND SIR CHARLES HARDY GROUP AND SAUNDERS ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKS Tuesday 21st October & Wednesday 22nd October 2014 Any person who claims to hold native title over lands at Shelburne Bay, Sir Charles Hardy Group and Saunders Islands National Parks (“Shelburne Bay Land and Island Parks”) is invited and urged to attend a meeting convened by the Cape York Land Council and Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation. The area in question is described as Lots 4, 17, 18 and 20 on SP189951, Lot 3 on SP189937, Lots 12 to 14 on SP224291, Lots 1 to 13 on SP224294, Cape York Peninsula. Shelburne Bay Land is accessed off the Bamaga Bypass Road, approximately 800 kilometres north of Cairns. Shelburne Bay Land is bordered by the Coral Sea to the east, Heathlands Regional Park to the north west, Richardson to the west and the Olive River Reserve to the south. The Sir Charles Hardy Group islands are located approximately 15 nautical miles east of Cape Grenville and the Saunders Islands are located between approximately 15 to 19 nautical miles north of Cape Grenville. On Tuesday 21st October 2014 a meeting will be held at the Ranger Base, Lockhart River Road, Lockhart River to authorise the making of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the State of Queensland. The ILUA will provide for: (a) the grant of Shelburne Bay Land and Island Parks as Aboriginal land under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 to the Wuthathi Aboriginal Corporation ICN 7157 (“the Corporation”); (b) the dedication, use and management of national parks (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL) over the Proposed National Park (CYPAL) Areas, namely: i. part of Shelburne Bay Land, namely Lots 17 and 20 on SP189951, to be named Wuthathi (Shelburne Bay) National Park (CYPAL); ii. the islands comprising the Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park, to be named Wuthathi (Sir Charles Hardy Group) National Park (CYPAL); and iii. the islands comprising the Saunders Islands National Park, to be named Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (CYPAL); (c) entry into, compliance with, and variation of an Indigenous Management Agreement for the Proposed National Park (CYPAL) Areas; (d) the grant of an easement over part of Shelburne Bay Land to the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing by the Corporation; (e) the Corporation entering into and complying with an Agreement for Caretaking and Monitoring of Unauthorised Access; (f) the Corporation constructing and maintaining infrastructure on Shelburne Bay Land with funding from State of Queensland; (g) the Corporation constructing and maintaining access tracks on Shelburne Bay Land; (h) registration and grant of a Carbon Abatement Interest or the declaration of an Eligible Offsets Project over Shelburne Bay Land and Island Parks in favour of the Corporation; (i) the future creation of a management instrument or instruments over the Proposed National Park (CYPAL) Areas; (j) the future grant of any part of the esplanade on the foreshores of Shelburne Bay Land to the Corporation as Aboriginal land; and (k) the Corporation issuing future interests (such as leases or licences) over Shelburne Bay Land and Island Parks. Date and time: Tuesday 21st October 2014 at 9:00 am (lunch included) Venue: Ranger Base, Lockhart River Road, Lockhart River On Wednesday 22nd October 2014 at Ranger Base, Lockhart River Road, Lockhart River will be the Hand-back Ceremony. Date and time: Wednesday 22nd October 2014 at 10.00 am (lunch included) Venue: Ranger Base, Lockhart River Road, Lockhart River If you need assistance with transport to these meetings please call Charlene Stacey at Balkanu on (07) 4019 6267 or email charlene.stacey@balkanu.com.au. For all enquiries about the proposed ILUA contact Ryan Ellis at CYLC on Freecall 1800 623 548.

Calling for Applications The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP)

Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residential delivered in six sessions over 17 months. The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effective in local, regional, state, national and international arenas. The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examination of key national and international issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interaction with leaders in government, industry and the community. The Program aims to: Work with leaders who are committed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effective in their roles Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia Improve the capacity and influence of leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communities, teams, organisations, industries, and policy arenas Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders Encourage collaboration to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effectiveness in three key areas: Personal effectiveness Thinking, conceptual and analytical skills Ethics, values, social responsibility, and appreciation of diversity. TSRA is calling for applications from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored position on ARLP Course 22. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply. To obtain the application form or for further information please contact Ms Shakira Whap at TSRA on (07) 4069 0700 or Email: info@tsra.gov.au

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NOTICE OF RE-SCHEDULED MEETING FOR NORTHERN CAPE YORK GROUP #1 (QUD157/2011) All people who hold or may hold native title over all lands and waters claimed to be lands and waters of the Northern Cape York Group #1 Claim Area including members of the Northern Cape York Group #1 Native Title Determination Application (QUD157/2011) Claim Group are invited to an Authorisation Meeting in Injinoo. The meeting which was to be held on 23 and 24 September 2014 has been re-scheduled due to “Sorryâ€? business. THE MEETING IS RE-SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS: Date: Tuesday 7 October and Wednesday 8 October 2014 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm each day Venue: Injinoo Community Centre McDonnell Close, Injinoo (Lunch and refreshments will be provided) The Claim Group includes all people who identify as Seven Rivers Angkamuthi, Atampaya or Gudang/ Yadhaykenu people being the persons descended from the apical ancestors Peter (Pahding) Pablo, Wymarra (Wymara Outaiakindi), Mathew (Charlie) Gelapa, Annie Blanco, Ela/Illa (father of Tommy Dodd, Polly Polly and Tommy Somerset), Woonduinagrun and Tariba (parents of Tom Redhead), Charlotte Ware, Queen Baki and Chief Tchiako/Tchiaku/Chiaku, Jipsit and Dolly, Mary McDonnell and Jack Snake, Ourinda and Emara McDonnell Charcoal (grandparents of Willy and Louisa Charcoal), Ralph Coconut, Charlie Nataki, William McDonnell, Charlie Otomo McDonnell and his wife Agemo (parents of Charlie Woolhead (Pascoe)), Wondorognu Alligator McDonnell and Mary Brown, Wargo (father of Kitty McDonnell, Jacko and Frank Doyle), Clara and Jimmy McDonnell, Epidin and Eteman (parents of Doris Harry), Kaio, Sambo Wooleye (father of Simon and Sarah Peter), Woobumu and Inmare, Bullock (father of Mamoose Pitt, husband of Rosie/Lena Braidley), Charlie Mamoose (father of Silas, Larry, Johnny and Harry Mamoose), Charlie Seven River, Toby Seven River (father of Jack Toby), Asai Charlie, Sam and Nellie (parents of George Stephen), Mammus/ Mamoos/Mark/Mamoose plus his siblings Peter and Elizabeth, Charlie Maganu (husband of Sarah McDonnell), Polly (wife of Wautaba Charlie Ropeyarn). The area of the Native Title Application generally covers land and waters bounded by:(a) in part on the south by the southern bank of the Dulhunty River, the northern and eastern boundaries of Mining Lease 7024 and the boundaries of Lots 12 and 13 on SP204113 to the Gulf of Carpentaria Coast; (b) then on the west north and east by the coastline of Cape York excluding Lot 7024 on MP81159 and Lot 1 on Plan S067 down to the east coast at Latitude 11.5928800 south; (c) then again on the south by the line of Latitude 11.5928800 south to the Telegraph Road; (d) then again on the east by the Telegraph Road down to the Dulhunty River. The area further includes small parts of the Ducie River east of the Mining Lease 7031 and including part of Lot 8 on SP282492. This area includes the Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia towns and DOGIT land and lands held by Apudthama Land Trust and a small part of lands held by Old Mapoon Aboriginal Corporation. A map is included below. The purposes of this meeting are to provide information and authorise: 1. The terms of the proposed Northern Cape York Group #1 Native Title Consent Determination. 2. The Indigenous Land Use Agreement for the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council 3. The Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Ergon Energy Corporation Limited. 4. The Indigenous Land Use Agreement for the State of Queensland regarding Protected Areas. 5. Nomination of the Prescribed Body Corporate to hold Native Title rights to the Determination area on behalf of the Northern Cape York Group #1. 6. Technical amendments to the Application (Form 1) regarding the Ă€QDO OLVW RI $SLFDO DQFHVWRUV 7. The nomination by each of the Seven Rivers Angkamuthi, Atampaya and Gudang/Yadhaykenu Groups of their three directors of the Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC). 8. Other matters relating to the Native Title Application. ,I \RX ZLVK WR DWWHQG WKH PHHWLQJ RU ZRXOG OLNH PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RU DVVLVWDQFH SOHDVH FDOO 6KLOR 9LOODĂ RU or Andrea Oribin at Cape York Land Council in Cairns on (07) 4053 9222 or Freecall 1800 623 548.

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John’s 30th

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John Palmer with his partner Eliana Hedman and his mum. The Whiteside family’s going away party, Saturday, September 13.

JOHN Palmer celebrated his 30th Birthday Party at the Bowls Club on Saturday September 13. Happy birthday mate!

Minimal local economic SHINE A LIGHT benefit from coal seam gas, On our history Dimbulah meeting told Andrew Jacobsen BY WILLIAM BENSTED

A MAREEBA farmer has warned Tableland landowners that dealing with coal seam gas mining companies can take a heavy toll on family life, finances and the environment. FNQ Lock the Gate Alliance has been holding meetings in the far north campaigning against unconventional gas extraction after an application to explore for coal and gas was made over the historic Mt Mulligan coal field, northwest of Dimbulah. Speaking at a gathering of landowners at Dimbulah, Kane Booth said his involvement with coal seam gas extraction on one of his farming properties had placed a heavy burden on his personal life and distracted from his ability to run the business. “I have been dealing with gas companies wanting to access our family’s Chinchilla property for five years and it has been a big financial effort to fight them which has placed a hold on our feedlot business forcing

Dimbulah businesswoman Gaye Taylor, geologist Rob Ryan, Mareeba farmer Kane Booth, and Djungan elder Maxene Thompson attended a coal seam gas meeting held at Dimbulah. us to sell cattle at a loss,” Mr Booth said. The (CSG) fracking process had already destroyed a part of the underground water aquifer in the district where some water bore levels have dropped and, he said, that he had seen a film where bore water can be light with a match. “I am warning the local traditional owners at Mt Mulligan that there will be very little money or jobs in any gas activities and I hope people don’t think they will be getting much work from this industry,” Mr Booth said. “When the explora-

tion stage finishes there will be no local jobs available because most companies use fly-in-flyout workers.” Protest group Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAG) spokeswoman Mary-Beth Gundrum said the evidence of adverse health effects from gas wells located near dwellings was overwhelming. “Families in and around the Tara and Chinchilla areas have been bullied by the gas companies and had their health negatively impacted by fugitive gas,” Ms Gundrum said. “These gas compa-

nies are 83 per cent-foreign owned and do not care about our economy or sending domestic gas prices through the roof.” Atherton geologist Rob Ryan told the meeting that, if proper gas drilling methods were used, there was little chance of cross-contamination of water aquifers with gas or fracking chemicals. He said he believed the Mt Mulligan gas field on its own would not contain sufficient reserves to sustain a local CSG industry. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said Calcifer Industrial Minerals Pty Ltd had applied for a permit under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 to explore for gas at Mt Mulligan. “That application is going through a rigorous State Government assessment process and no decisions have yet been made whether or not to grant the permit application,” Mr Cripps said. If granted, coal seam gas exploration could soon begin at Mt Mulligan.

Psychologists raise concerns over grandparents’ health THE physical and psychological health of grandparents is worsening due to their caring obligations, according to psychologists. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) says grandparents, who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren, are sacrificing their own physical and psychological health due to their caring responsibilities.

Ms Heather Gridley, from the APS, said that, given the increase in need for out-of-home care and the lack of availability of care options, grandparent care should be prioritised over foster care as it is known for higher levels of stability. “Grandparents are overwhelmingly older, female, single, from lower socio-economic back-

grounds and in poorer health,” Ms Gridley said. “They are often managing strained relationships with birth parents, feelings of being overwhelmed and alone, and mixed feelings of wanting to keep the family together but resentment and guilt about being robbed of their own life or retirement.”

– an act of bravery honoured in 1888 BY BRIAN RANDALL ON 4 August 1888, the Torres Strait Pilot and New Guinea Gazette reported on the presentation of a medal to Andrew Jacobsen in acknowledgement of his bravery in saving a man from drowning. Mr. Jacobsen was aboard the ship Nautilus when a man named Jimmy Tait fell overboard and, being unable to swim, was in danger of drowning. With little concern for his own safety in the rough seas, Jacobsen dived in, reached Mr.Tait and kept him afloat until other crew members could reach them and assist them to get back on board the Nautilus. This act of bravery came to the attention of the Humane Society of Australasia, which then decided to award the society’s Clarke medal to Andrew Jacobsen. The award ceremony took place on Thursday Island, at the Government Residency, in front of a large gathering of local officials and residents. The medal was described as being of silver, of excellent workmanship, bearing the inscription, “awarded to Andrew Jacobsen August 1, 1887 - Royal Humane Society of

The ship Nautilus, upon which Andrew Jacobsen served, moored in Brisbane in around 1887.

Royal Humane Society’s Clarke Medal. Australasia”, and on the other side the society’s motto, Virtute Peratum, was inscribed. The Clarke medal was so named to mark the donation of funds by the Hon. W.J. Clarke MLC, to found a medal to promote the interests of the society, as well as to honour acts of gallantry and selflessness. The Clarke medal was intended to be awarded to the person ‘who has shown the

most conspicuous act of gallantry during the previous year”. The government resident, Mr Milman, presided at the award ceremony, giving an address within which he noted Mr Jacobsen’s bravery, saying further that “when you take into consideration that your case has been selected from a number of gallant acts, it will enhance the medal’s value in your estimation”.

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Cape Mayors want self-determination not welfare reform SEVEN of the nine mayors from the Cape Indigenous Mayors Alliance met with Premier Campbell Newman on Thursday to

put their case on the many issues they face including Local Government recognition and the future of the Welfare Reform Trial.

Sport

The Mayors are delighted with the one on one dialogue they have enjoyed with the Premier since his being elected and

during his many visits to the Cape. “Thursday’s meeting was a very productive step in continuing that relationship.” said Wayne Butcher, Mayor, Lockhart River. The Mayors from Aurukun, Kowanyama, Mapoon, Napranum, Lockhart, NPARC and Wujal Wujal travelled to Brisbane for the meeting. They started the day as guests of the Governor at Government House. It was a first time visit for many of the Mayors and the first engagement of indigenous Mayors by the Governor in his new role. The Governor took the Mayors on a tour and stated he was very keen to lend support in any way he could to the challenges they face in the future. After a tour and lunch at Parliament House the Mayors had an extended meeting with the Premier with the future of the Welfare Reform Trial being the main topic of conversation. Whilst the Mayors and the communities they represent support some the objectives of the Welfare Reform Trial they want to see far greater community ownership and delivery. Dereck Walpo, Mayor, Aurukun said “We seek an independent evaluation before the trial is extended in our community. Our Commissioners are doing a great job at the local level however much of what

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the Trial claims to have achieved is not supported by the facts.” The Mayors all agree they want more community control of the social reform agenda through the existing indigenous shire councils structures, community justice groups and that support services be provided by Council and service providers with a proven track record. Mayor Robert Holness from Kowanyama said. “We undertook a door to door survey recently and found 98 per cent of the community do not want Welfare Reform, the Families Responsibility Commission or income management” as currently proposed. Kowanyama regularly achieves 90 per cent school attendance and is not subject to any of the Trials programs. “What we want in Kowanyama is full time jobs” the Mayor said. The united position the Mayors left with the Premier was that the proposed Bill to amend the FRC should be withdrawn or put on hold pending a comprehensive independent assessment of the impact and outcomes of the Welfare Reform Trial. The Mayors ac cept there needs to be a community justice process however the findings of the evaluation and input from the communities

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Six of the mayors at Government House (from left): Cr Clifford Harrigan, Cr Bernard Charlie, Governor Paul de Jersey, Cr Dereck Walpo, Cr Peter Guiverra, Cr Philemon Mene and Cr Wayne Butcher. should form the basis of any amendments to the Bill. “We need to be consulted if this is to work and so far that hasn’t happened” said Mayor Butcher. The CIMA Mayors told the Premier they are happy with the State Government’s Indigenous Economic Participation Action Plan and seek its further implementation as a priority as the transition of infrastructure spending and government services to communities provides a whole range of future opportunity. Philemon Mene, Mayor of Naranum said, “Napranum has achieved significant economic and social development over the last two years however our continued success depends upon further Government infrastructure spend and service delivery being transitioned to create continuity of employment”. The Mayors claim the Napranum model should be made available to other communities. The CIMA mayors also see the six Government owned retail stores as providing potential for employment opportunity and economic enterprise in the communities. Mayor Butcher said “We are not happy with the running of government owned retail stores and after over 10 years and numerous reports we are not prepared to wait for two more years for a result” His sentiments were echoed by Mayor Bernard Charlie from NPARC and Mayor Holness from Kowanyama who both want to see a better deal for their communities. The CIMA group are working on a proposal for the transfer of the stores, a summary of which was handed to the Premier. The Mayors also

discussed greater recognition at all levels of Government as the elected leaders of the Cape. The say that often outside people and institutions speak for them without consultation or their consent. These institutions do not represent Cape York and do not have our consent to talk on our behalf whether it be about Constitutional reform, welfare or how we teach our children” they all agreed. Mayor Charlie in particular also wanted to impress that “Government Departments need to shift from controlling our communities to supporting our long term goals and plans.” “CIMA Mayors should always be consulted before policies that affect the Cape York communities are formulated or decisions that affect the Cape York communities are made” he said The delivery of health services was also discussed with Mayor Guivarra keen to see the delivery of primary health care handed over to community groups. “Discussions are well underway” he said. The Mayors are confident that the Premier Campbell Newman has done much to forge a strong relationship with them and this meeting was indicative of not only how he takes up their concerns but acts on them. “It is good to see that mayors are not just being fobbed off as has often been the case in the past” the Mayors said. Mayor Wayne Butcher said “Our group has achieved much in two years by supporting each other and this meeting with the Premier has injected a lot of hope. We must keep up our momentum as we have much to do if we are to achieve our goals”.

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Crocs edge Eagles in NPA grand final

A COMMUNITY fun run on Moa last month was the start of a very productive and successful weekend. Held in the community of Kubin on August 29, over 80 people participated in a Health and Wellbeing program hosted by TSIRC Healthy Lifestyle OfďŹ cer Mr Mathaio Newie, followed by a sausage sizzle provided by Kubin Ngurpay Lag. The event was also attended and supported by current Indigenous Marathon Project runners Harold Matthew and Elsie Seriat. IBIS vouchers for the winners were donated by the Indigenous Cardiac Outreach and Secondary Program (Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane).

INJINOO CROCS 30 d ALAU EAGLES 26 at Bamaga BY ALF WILSON INJINOO Crocs beat Alau Eagles 30-26 in the grand ďŹ nal of the Northern Peninsula Area rugby league competition in what was described as an entertaining and exciting game. A large crowd watched the decider on Wednesday, September 10, at Bamaga’s Yusia Ginau Oval. The competition was resurrected this season after a few year’s absence and featured 10 qualifying rounds. Other competing teams were New Mapoon and Bamaga Roos. Cairns based QRL Regional Co-Ordinator David Maiden and referees Mick Inman and Rod “Hairyâ€? McCrae travelled to Bamaga for the ďŹ nal. Maiden and Inman were dual referees in the climax to the season while local referee Marasat Newman and McCrae ran the lines. Crocs was coached by Rocky Baggie and Eagles by Peter Lui.

Maiden said: “It was a quality game of footy which was fast paced and full of big hits. “The player of the ďŹ nal was Injinoo Crocs hooker Henley Woosup who created plenty of space for his ball runners and was solid defensively. “Alau were a very young team and played really well considering being well led by Stanley Elu,â€? Maiden said. Maiden paid tribute to one of the competition organisers Nicky Thompson who works for a sponsor My Pathways. “Nicky has done a really good job and last year there was a nine’s carnival at Bamaga but no ďŹ xtures,â€? Maiden said. Thompson was a former star footballer who as a junior was coached by ex NRL, State of Origin and Test forward Sam Backo. In 1996 the now 40-year-old Thompson shone for a Horn Island team which lost the grand ďŹ nal of the Island of Or-

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The participating men’s teams were Feds, Scorpions, Red Backs and Crusaders and the participating women’s teams were Segurr, Berra Hill Crushers, Amazon and Shooting Stars. Grand Final winners were.ladies; Segurr and men., Feds. Referees were from Wongai Basketball Association, Mr Thomas Loban and Mr Joseph Passi. Special participation awards and Encourage Awards were given to several players The events was organised by TSIRC with additional ďŹ nancial sponsorship from Torres Shire Council Sports and Rec and support from My Pathway, Kubin Ngurpay Lag, KCD Health Promotion Program and Wongi Basketball Association and the Indigenous Cardiac Outreach and Secondary Program.

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* First: Ali Tamwoy * Second: Tylas Mairu * Participating Adult Male, Mr Scott Ronsen * Participating Elders, Aka Matha Savage * Participating Adult Female, Ms Gertie Tomsana On Saturday, August 30, Elsie and Harold, along with a few support runners, ran from Kubin Airport to St Pauls Community. For Elsie and Harold, it was just training. For the support runners it was fun, sweat and determination to tackle the 19km. Following the Kubin to St Pauls run the community of St Pauls hosted its basketball ďŹ nals in a mini-carnival style.

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Model Boat Race a huge success BY AARON SMITH

MODEL racing was a sport that has waned in popularity on Thursday Island, but after the race on Friday September 12 on the last day of the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival, the large crowd of on spectators

along Front Beach certainly enjoyed the show. This is no child’s play, with serious prize money up for grabs and boats which reach breakneck speed. The beach had to be cleared of people for safety reasons in case a boat got airborne and hit someone.

Pity the bala at the finish line whose job it was to stop these boats. Chalz David, part of a racing team from Erub said: “I remember as a young bloke being the catcher being covered in bruises, but I was more worried about the big bala on the beach waiting for me if I didn’t catch his boat.” The boats, some taking more than a month to construct, are constructed with knowledge passed down from father to son and tricks of the trade closely guarded. Mark Y-Gana the skipper of the team Chalz was on explained that the boats are made from green timber, sourced locally that needs to be soaked for two days in seawater to condition it before construction. Although it may be somewhat of a lost art here on Thursday Island, it’s still a tradition going strong on some

Ready, set go!

Race team from Erub, Left to Right: Cyril Mye, Chalz David, Mark Y-Gana and Sammy Mye. of the Outer Islands, on Erub for example, where they race the day after the Coming of the Light.

Uncle Phil Ahwang instils some last-minute magic into his boat.

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