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Members of the Weipa Razorbacks open woman’s team Savannah Jia-Craige and Cicely Baira run onto the ground during the three-day Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup, held at Caloundra.

Cape York Natural Resource Management (CYNRM) chief executive officer Bob Frazer, one of CYNRMs directors Dick Foster and business navigator initiative contractor Kim MacDonald are excited to be bringing Landcare and community garden projects to Weipa.

TWO inclusive projects that aim to enhance the clean, green and healthy image of Weipa will be launched on Wednesday, April 10 – the Western Cape Landcare Group and a Weipa community garden. Both the Landcare and community garden projects are being

hosted to the start-up stage by Cape York Natural Resource Management Ltd, a community orientated, notfor-profit company established to support sustainable natural resource management solutions to protect Cape York’s natural assets and community well-being for future generations. Following a recent visit to Weipa

by CYNRM chief executive ofﬁcer Bob Frazer the projects, which have been in the pipeline for some time, are now ready to be put into action. “While Weipa town may be a clean community, its surrounding environment leaves a lot to be desired,” Mr Frazer said.  continued page 3

TWO Weipa Oztag teams have done the town proud, both proving highly competitive at the recently-held Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup. The local taggers entered an open ladies and an open men’s team in the competition which saw teams from Cairns, Townsville, Fraser Coast, Capricorn Coast, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and invitational NSW teams compete in the three-day competition. Not only did the Weipa Razorbacks make their mark at the Caloundra competition but two players, PJ Ahmat and Savannah Jia-Craige, were selected on the Queensland Oztag representative squad to compete in the 2013 Oztag State of Origin series to be held on June 8 and 9 at Fairymeadow, NSW.  full report page 20

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Chairman of the Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation Mr David Claudie with one of the medicinal plants. Photo: Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation.

ence in a way that will beneﬁt our people and land into the future. It also has the potential, Mr Claudie said, to have outcomes that are invaluable to the wider world in terms of cancer and other medicinal research. “The project acknowledges the legitimacy of our traditional knowledge of Indigenous plant medicines, knowledge which has been passed down through bloodline to the current generation of traditional land owners and managers living on country,” Mr Claudie said. The research project has recently been extended by a major grant from the National Medical and Health Research Council, which is worth $299,564 over four years. Dr Simpson said the overarching project presents the possibility of “years and years,

In the meantime the nice plumber who was going to fix your leaking tap has gone fishing, and you can’t find the special light bulb you need anywhere in town . . . and so on. Well, the Oberführer has been having a week like that. It started off with people reminding him about his promises of clean, open and can-do government back, in the mists of time when he was still a private citizen. Something had to be done, so let’s pick an easy target, bang the table a bit and show the newspapers a bit of strong and effective government. He has tried the Health Care thing, riding waves of cheers as he promised to cut waste and inefficiency, but that did not work out. He had been expecting pats on the back for all his cuts but somehow people are upset with him instead. So let’s try - I don’t know - let’s try Indigenous funding. Lots of money is going to Cape York instead of Brisbane. That’s an easy target, except

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Tony Ears has come down on him like a road train on a cane toad. Cutting that will cost the LNP votes at a federal level. Tony has wobbly middle class liberals to satisfy, so he was on the phone to the Oberführer telling him to pull his neck in. The funding was restored next day. Then one of his top men was caught trying to squeeze money from retailers, and that did not look like clean government to anyone. What else can he do to repair his image? Bats. They are the answer. He can take aim at ﬂying foxes. They don’t vote, or have inﬂuential friends. Immediate protests from Cairns City Council who point out that even though the bats don’t pay rent, there are so few visitors in town nowadays that they are not about to shoot anyone who likes the place enough to stay. Yes, just one of those weeks . . .

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“You don’t have to venture far off the ring road past the lakes to find abandoned vehicles, white goods, furniture, old clothes and every type of household waste imaginable just dumped in the bush polluting what once was a pristine coastal ecosystem and pockets of rainforest.” This is where Landcare comes in. Landcare is able to be the catalyst in working with organisations such as Keep Queensland Beautiful and Clean up Australia to remove this refuse and regenerate the environment. Landcare is a national network of more than 4,000 locally-based community groups which care for our country, land and water resources by carrying out environmental projects to tackle natural resource issues such as land degradation, vegetation loss, weeds and introduced species’ infestation, salinity and water quality. They also help to manage areas of natural beauty and significance to enhance biodiversity values. Mr Frazer said the keystones of Landcare are that they are community owned and driven, they are bi-partisan in nature and encourage integrated management of environmental assets. “A Landcare group usually starts when community members with common objectives connect over their concern about a local environmental issue. For example, erosion of sand dunes due to mismanaged beach access, preservation of stands of trees threatened by saltwater incursion or weeds and introduced species impacting on the natural environment.” “Landcare groups set their own agenda, undertake work as often as they like and choose their own projects. Groups may apply for funding from a variety of different sources to support their work including local, Thursday Island

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explosion in inner-city gardens that residents establish and work themselves. “Community gardens also come in all sizes and shapes and include innovations such as aquaponics, hydroponics, open air plots, artificially lit and heated greenhouses, grow tubes and everything in between – in fact almost wherever a plant can take root,” Mr Frazer said. “Community gardens provide fresh produce and plants as well as satisfying neighbourhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment. “They also improve users’ health through increased fresh vegetable consumption and providing a venue for exercise.” Both the Landcare and community garden projects were presented to various Weipa agencies and organisations recently, and there has already been enthusiastic support for the ideas.

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THE State Government has gone full circle by continuing to fund the Cape York Welfare Reform Trial, which, Member for Cook David Kempton says, has not made “any real difference to the lives of Indigenous people living in Cape York”. State Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Glen Elmes said last Wednesday morning the Government would scrap the scheme, only for Premier Campbell Newman to announce the following afternoon the State would provide $5.65 million to continue the trial which takes in the four communities of Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale and Mossman Gorge.

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Kerrie Pennell has begun as new DIAC Capacity at Scherger remains at about centre manager, followingabout the departure 600. There are currently 470 ofpeople Mat Rogers. Kerrie hasatworked accommodated the centre. with the department for many years, This follows the announcement by the Minister Citizenship, and comesfortoImmigration Weipa fromand a posting in Chris Bowen, that the Scherger operations Leonora, near Kalgoorlie, in Western will continue until 30 June 2012. Australia. Prior working atof the immigration facility Theto Department Immigration and there, Kerrie spent in various Citizenship (DIAC),six theyears detention services roles at Villawood Immigration Detention provider Serco and health services provider International Health and Medical Centre in Sydney. Kerrie has been busy Services (IHMS) to effectively meeting with localcontinue stakeholders including manage client caseload. also the Weipa the Town Authority andSerco Landcare. continues to recruit people from the area

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DIAC continues to consult closely with all with small groups of other nationalities relevant stakeholders in Weipa to ensure including Rohingya from Burma. the best possible outcome for all parties. Numbers have dropped signiﬁcantly The department is very conscious in the past month due to of the potential impact its bridging staffing visa grants, however additional transfers into accommodation requirements may have thetourist centreand willother continue to occur in the on accommodation in Weipa it continues to take steps to weeksand ahead. address this issue.

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The old hospital reconstruction has been As at April with 2, there were 195 people completed some 90 rooms now accommodated at SIDC. Currently the available for Serco and subcontractor staff.

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The International Organization risen to include 14 indigenous for locals. Migration (IOM) visited the centre in Visittofrom minister’s March speakthe to clients about return advisory group options, and will be returning again early A visit fromvisits members the Minister for April. These occurofrelatively often Immigration and Citizenship’s advisory and enable clients who are thinking of group, Council for Immigration Services returning home voluntarily to assess their and Status Resolution (CISSR), is options.

The trial has run for four years and has involved funding of about $100 million from the Federal and State Governments. Under the program, welfare recipients who abuse or neglect their children or fail to send them to school can be subject to rulings by the Family Responsibilities Commission, and relies on a number of Queensland government services, such as early childhood services, family, health and mental health services. Mr Newman said he was keen to see efficiencies in the expenditure of the funding, and that consideration

be given to rolling out the trial to additional Indigenous communities in Cape York and Torres Strait. “We will continue to work with all Indigenous communities to improve social outcomes and to ensure Indigenous people are given every opportunity to access good education, training and employment,” he said. Only hours after Mr Elmes’s statement about the end of the Trial, Mr Kempton, who is the Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Affairs, said last Wednesday morning he “fully supports his government’s move to end the (Noel) Pearson-driven Cape York Welfare Reform Trial”. The media release was headed New dawn for Indigenous communities. Mr Kempton said he had lobbied hard on behalf of Cape York Indigenous communities against his government’s extension of the trial and refutes Mr Pearson’s claim that this decision is a “very disappointing day for Cape York”. “To the contrary, I believe the elected leaders of Cape York and the communities they represent will be relieved that our Government will no longer support the Welfare Reform Trial. “I am yet to be convinced that the $100-million experiment has made any real difference to the lives of Indigenous people living in Cape York,” Mr Kempton said. Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbot, said on Thursday he wanted to see the reforms expanded to communities across the country. ‘’I’m happy to work constructively with all levels of government to make sure this happens.’’ Noel Pearson said at the time of Mr Elmes’s statement that he was appalled by the decision. More children in the communities were now going to school and fewer people were dependent on welfare.

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Cape York Welfare Reform trial to continue  from page 4 “This Indigenous reform is like climbing Mount Everest, and we have a report that says we’re halfway up the hill. “We’re not stuck at base camp any more.”

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Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin says the trial has brought signiﬁcant gains in the four participating communities and are making a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people living in the Cape. Ms Macklin cited examples of improved school attendance, care and protection of children and community safety. • School attendance in Aurukun

has risen from 46.1 per cent in the first term of 2008 to 70.9 per cent in the first term of 2012; • A large sustained fall in serious assaults resulting in injury in Aurukun in mid-2008, which reflects the impact of the closure of the Aurukun Tavern in 2008. Mr Kempton said: “After 25 years of working in Cape York and during my continuous travels over the past 12 months as an elected representative I see no tangible evidence of the changes claimed by Mr Pearson. “I am working tirelessly to bring about a complete shift in the way governments deal with Indigenous communities,” Mr Kempton said. Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Curtis Pitt said on Thursday the Premier had shown a stunning lack of leadership by flip-flopping on the Cape York welfare reform trial. “Yesterday (Wednesday), the Newman Government through Minister Glen Elmes was making it clear it would be walking away from the trial in its present form at the end of the year, and would press for changes after the federal election,” Mr Pitt said. “This morning (Thursday), the

Premier was on radio in Brisbane bagging the trial by suggesting the state and federal money spent so far had been wasted,” Mr Pitt said. “He was questioning the value of the trial that has been delivered in the communities of Mossman Gorge, Aurukun, Coen, and Hope Vale. “But just hours later the Premier announces an extension to the trial and additional funds. What changed in the interim? “If anyone wants a case study of shoddy policy-making and knee-jerk decision-making the Premier has provided a prime example,” Mr Pitt said. Mr Elmes said the trial could not continue in its current form and would end on December 31. At the time of going to press, Mr Kempton has not issued a media statement about the State Government’s decision to continue funding for the Trial. Cape York Welfare Reform Trial has been a partnership between the four communities of Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale and Mossman Gorge, the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and Cape York Partnerships and regional organisations.

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The Cape York Welfare Reform will continue in the Cape York communities of Coen (pictured above), Aurukun, Hope Vale and Mossman for a further 12 months.

TWO Cape York mayors have got behind the Cape York Welfare Reform Trial continuation, however they said issues with the program needed to be addressed. The Indigenous community of Coen is part of the Cook Shire, of which Peter Scott is the Mayor. Scott said he welcomed the renewal of funding, stating its benefits were obvious in the improvements in infrastructure. However, he said he would prefer to see it also spread to other communities across the Cape, not just the four already receiving it, and

that he would like to see local government being the driver behind the trial. “We’re in touch with the people on the ground here, and you can see the results ﬁrst hand,” he said. Cr Scott qualiﬁed his statement by saying, “I trust it comes with the necessary caveats and improvements.” Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Greg McLean called on all organisations between Canberra and Cape York to work together on the subject of welfare reform. “There have been decisions for and deci-

sions against,” he said. “All of the programs are important to the Indigenous communities.” Mayor McLean said the commonwealth and state governments had strayed from the objectives of welfare reform, which had caused issues in Hope Vale. “The commonwealth and state governments must work with the Cape York Institute,” he said. “Straying from the objectives of welfare reform as they have, has caused confusion and segregation within our community.” Cr McLean said the welfare reform program

had to be in tune with the Council and the community. “Let’s not make it an apartheid thing,” he said. “It is a program to work with the people of Hope Vale, not segregate them. “Not something to be created by ‘car park committees’.” He said education and health had been the focus in Hope Vale. “Not just education at primary school level,” he said. “The focus needs to start at preschool and go right through to grade 12.”

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Permanent new doctors for Weipa Integrated Health Service THe Weipa Integrated Health Service is fully staffed with permanent doctors for the first time in many years. Cape York Hospital and Health Service (HHS) chief executive Susan Turner said the HHS had been working on attracting permanent staff since the successful recruitment and appointment of a permanent medical superintendent in early 2011. “When we appointed Dr Alex Dunn as medical superintendant, we also expanded the medical establishment at Weipa Integrated Health Service from two to three

Full Time Equivalent doctors,’’ she said. “The expansion in doctor numbers was designed specifically in order to make it easier to attract and retain full-time doctors at the Weipa Integrated Health Service. “Increasing our hospital medical establishment allowed the doctors involved to do less on-call, which meant we could provide a more attractive working roster for them. “As part of that process, as of this year, we have been able to expand our medical FTE at Weipa Integrated Health Service even

further, from three FTE doctors to four. “As a result, we have now been able to recruit three permanent new doctors to support Dr Dunn.’’ Ms Turner said the permanent new doctors, Deborah Maher, Riley Savage and Emily Vagg, all had started at Weipa in February. “This is the first time in many years that Weipa Integrated Health Service has been fully staffed with permanent doctors instead of a succession of locums. “This is testament to Dr Dunn’s efforts to improve conditions for doctors at Weipa and his

ongoing commitment to attracting permanent staff to work there. “Given the difficulties in attracting and retaining permanent doctors in rural and remote locations, I believe the Weipa community can be very proud of their hospital’s success in achieving this milestone.’’ Ms Turner said the increase from three to four doctors at Weipa had been made possible by additional funding that had been received at the beginning of this year through Queensland Health’s Rural Generalist Pathway program.

Weipa Integrated Health Service medical superintendent Dr Alex Dunn.

Helicopter company spreads its wings across Queensland GBR Helicopters has achieved a long-term objective by securing major contracts with Telstra Corporation and MMG Limited (operator of Century Mine near Karumba). This success is in line with the company’s business strategy to develop commercial operations across regional Queensland and the Torres Strait. The establishment of an operational base on Horn Island in the Torres Strait and a focus on expanding the company’s commercial charter market were key objectives for GBR Helicopters’ new owners, Chris Cooper and Ian Johnson when they acquired the business in August 2010. Managing director, Chris Cooper said substantial investment and effort required to diversify GBR Helicopters’ business model from its tourism origins is now paying dividends. “It is extremely satisfying to begin what we set out to and has provided a powerful start to 2013.” “In bidding to secure the Telstra and MMG Limited contracts and fulfil the standards required, GBR Helicopters

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was able to leverage from its award winning tourism operation to ensure comprehensive safety accreditation, quality management and aircraft as well as professional and highly skilled pilots and staff.” Telstra’s agreement with GBR Helicopters is to provide Australia’s leading telecommunications company with aerial charter services across its key operating locations on the Cape York Peninsula, including Cairns, Cooktown, Weipa and the Torres Strait. According to Mr Cooper, GBR Helicopters’ contract to provide aircraft support services to MMG Limited is effective for two years and entails regular aerial surveillance and support across Century’s mining and processing operation at Lawn Hill and Port facility at Karumba, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. This expansion across regional Queensland and the Torres Strait and growth in commercial charter services has led to a substantial increase in the business’s staff. GBR Helicopters currently employees 18 pilots and has a fleet of 12 aircraft.

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Cairns hotel wins national Indigenous award The Mercure Cairns harbourside has cemented its place as the nation’s leading hotel for Indigenous tourism, employment and community involvement after receiving top honours for its commitment to diversity and reconciliation. The hotel has scooped the Accor Australia Hotel Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation by a Hotel’ with Mercure’s general manager, Shane Edwards accepting the award at a glitzy function held at Sydney’s Sebel Pier One waterfront hotel last Wednesday night. The Mercure has been a long time supporter and active member of the Indigenous community, with diversity naturally occurring within the hotel’s culture and operations. On receiving Accor’s top national award for diversity, hotel general manager, Shane Edwards

said the accolade was immensely important to the entire hotel team. “We are extremely proud of what the hotel has achieved under our Indigenous Employment Program and the relationships we hold within a diverse range of community groups. This award is testament to our entire team for their outstanding support and the way they have embraced our commitment to bridging the gap with Indigenous members of our community and providing employment opportunities for all walks of life. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring home the national award for Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation by a Hotel to Cairns and it will sit pride of place on our front desk,” said Shane. Mercure Cairns Harbourside continues to innovate and implement a myriad of Indigenous

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that tourism plays a major role in delivering economic growth to regional Australia. “Australians spent $50 billion on overnight domestic travel, a three per cent increase from the same period in 2011” Mr Sheldon said. “Over half of the expenditure (51 per cent) was spent in regional areas of Australia, a total of $25.6 billion. “It is time for all levels of Government to take note that

regional tourism makes a valuable contribution to regional communities”, commented Mr Sheldon. “The survey highlights that it is important for the industry to work together; Local Government collaborating with industry to lead the way in regions”. For more information on the National Visitor Survey, visit: Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.

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Pebbles Playgroup was experiencing a large increase in numbers, making it now the busiest Playgroup catering for the needs of 0 to five-year olds and their parents on the Cape. All children aged 0 to five-years and their parents are welcome to drop in to

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Queensland research shows indigenous cancer patients who survive the first two years of diagnosis have a similar survival outlook to non-indigenous cancer patients. The study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia last year, revealed survival disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cancer patients differs depending on time since diagnosis. Cancer Council Queensland is calling for awareness about low Indigenous cancer patient survival rates, and urging for more research. The 2012 Chief Health

Officer’s report shows while cancer incidence in Indigenous Queenslanders is lower than the general population, the death rate is higher. In 2006/07, the death rate for all cancers was 26 per cent higher in Indigenous Queenslanders when compared to non-Indigenous. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the findings were important for helping to close the health gap for the Indigenous population. “The study showed the longer an Indigenous person survives after a cancer diagnosis, the greater their chance

of continuing to survive,” Ms Clift said. “This is encouraging research, and very important for Indigenous Queensland cancer patients to be aware of – to help improve personal outlook after diagnosis. “Still, not enough is known about the reasons for survival disparity. “There is an almost 50 per cent difference in cancer survival for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Queenslanders in the first year after diagnosis. “Urgent research is needed to help identify the factors associated with low survival rates.”

The study suggested access to services, socioeconomic factors and geographical areas of residence were unlikely to be major causes of low survival rates after early cancer diagnosis. Indigenous Queenslanders are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at advanced stages, and less likely to undergo treatment. Cancer Council Queensland provides resources and support to Indigenous Queenslanders living with cancer. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld. org.au.

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Charlie Martin declines Katter nomination COOKTOWN identity Charlie Martin has declined an approach to stand as the Katter’s Australia Party candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in September 14 federal elections. But without speaking to Bob Katter, the party’s founder, Mr Martin said he had been overwhelmed by the approach, which had been made by a senior party member in the region. “I felt very honoured to have been approached by the Katter Party for me to consider this appointment,” Mr Martin said. “I have given this much thought, and, after speaking to friends, I have come to the conclusion that, in my current circumstances, it would

not be in my best interest for me to stand for nomination at this point in time.” Mr Martin recently announced his resignation from his second term as a Cook Shire Councillor, effective after the April general meeting of Council, and is considering other career options, which might include a move to the Northern Territory. “I do wish the Katter Party all the very best in the forthcoming federal election.” he said. “And I would like to thank those who have given me the their support. “It’s been very humbling to know that people have thought enough of me to consider me as a candidate.”

Cooktown identity Charlie Martin has declined an approach to stand as the Katter’s Australia Party candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in the September federal elections.

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Current Cape York Welfare Trials ineffective

IN response to the Queensland Government’s reversal of their earlier decision to cut their funding to Noel Pearson’s Welfare Reform trial in Cape York: It seems that the Queensland Government have bowed to mounting pressure from the Federal ALP Government and Minister Macklin. While $5.65 million is a drop in the ocean I feel that it is purely appeasement money. I still look forward to the implementation of sustainable and diverse employment and training opportunities in the Cape which is matched by the nurturing investment necessary. Welfare assistance will always be necessary and should always be available, but to get people off of a dependence on welfare there needs to be something empowering and fulﬁlling for people to move onto, and welfare payments such as New Start Allowance allows people to transition with ﬁnancial security. Regardless of this week’sdecision to continue with minimal support for the trials my stance remains: welfare reforms only encourage a working, functioning welfare system and not working, functioning societies. Reforms to welfare such as is being trialed, which in its current form is ineffective in achieving long-term positive outcomes, can still work with

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the Queensland Government’s hope to see employment and self-sustainability return to the Cape, provided both parties are prepared to invest in future opportunities. The current trials are ineffective and only present statistical progress. The most ideal outcomes under the current state of the reform trial would be that people still depend on welfare but that the system isn’t being abused. Either do away with that model and introduce a better process with a focus on genuine capacity building, or find a way that the Cape York Institute’s and the Queensland Government’s vision can work together without future conflict by matching reforms with employment and training opportunities/ventures and by developing a regional Employment, Training and Industry Diversification Strategy. Jack Wilkie-Jans, Traditional Owner (Cape York) A&TSI Affairs Advocate, Cairns

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MAGABALA Books, in partnership with the State Library of Queensland has recently published the winners of the kuril dhagan Indigenous writing fellowships* in 2013, including Bakir and Bi, a Torres Strait Islander children’s book. Bakir and Bi was written by Weipabased author, poet and songwriter Jillian Boyd and illustrated by her 18-year old niece, Tori-Jay Mordey, and is based on a Torres Strait Islander creation story. Bakir (rock) and Mar (storm bird) live on a remote island called Egur with their two young children. While fishing on the beach Bakir comes across a very special pelican (Bakir’s totem is a pelican) named Bi. A famine occurs, and life on the island is no longer harmonious. One day Bakir and Bi disappear and Mar and the children are forced to make the journey to another island by canoe . . . and so begins the adventure. There are supernatural themes, totemic connections and kinship relationships — and the island names are imaginary, as are the characters. The moral of the story is that everyone has a destiny and a purpose in life. Despite many storms that may blow you off your course, you must remain focused, true and honest to

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* The kuril dhagun Indigenous writing and editing mentorships make up the Library’s black&write! project which recruits, trains and mentors Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander editors to develop Indigenous authored manuscripts. black&write! is the first of its kind in Australia and is aimed at fostering a significant Indigenous writing community. Magabala Books’ involvement has given these manuscripts national and international exposure.

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yourself and you will achieve your goals and fulfill your destiny. Bakir and Bi will be available from April 2013 in all good bookshops and online from Magabala Books (www. magabala.com) for $24.95. Jillian Boyd was born on and raised on Thursday Island in the Torres Straits. She is a budding author, poet and songwriter who is passionate about her people, culture and shaping our future leaders, our children and youth. A single mother of six children, Jillian is a perfect example of how anything is possible if you put your mind to it and it’s never too late to go after your dreams and aspirations. Tori-Jay Mordey is Jillian Boyd’s niece. She was born on Thursday Island and currently lives in Hervey Bay, Queensland. She grew up with a strong cultural influence from the Torres Strait and her mother is an artist. Tori-Jay has loved drawing from a very young age and is inspired by contemporary artists like Jae Liu Wubao, Russ Mills, James Jean, Aaron Horkey and Banksy. She hopes to be a well-known illustrator one day.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! The celebrations for the Easter period, remembering the Lord’s time on earth, his death and resurrection is now over for 2013, and I hope that the remembrance services were a holy and blessed time for you. Are you aware that if it weren’t for the resurrection, Christianity would have halted in its tracks? That all our hopes and beliefs, when we think about it, are placed on the Lords’ resurrection? Even though he gave his life by taking all the sins of the world on himself, through that mighty, wondrous, and painful time on

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the cross that separated him from the Father for the first time in eternity, it all would have come to nothing if not for the resurrection. Thank you God for your love, truth and faithfulness! In writing to the Corinth church that he had set up, among the many problems that arose there was the question about the resurrection, and following are some verses taken from Paul’s talk there. 1 Corinthians Ch 15 verses 12- 14; “Now, since our message is that Christ has been raised from death, how can some of you say that the dead will not be raised to life? If that

is true, it means that Christ was not raised; and if Christ has not been raised from death, then we have nothing to preach and you have nothing to believe.” (v 17); And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is a delusion and you are still lost in your sins.” (v 19); If our hope in Christ is good for this life only and no more, then we deserve more pity than anyone else in the whole world.” The Lord God reigns. Rev Michael Connolly

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THOSE humans sure are a funny breed. My humans had a friend come to stay the other week and she bought with her the smallest human I have ever seen! Everyone told me she was a “baby” and I was not allowed to jump on her as I might knock her over. Don’t know what they were worried about – I didn’t need to jump up on her, she was at my level already! This tiny little human, who went by the cute name of Sunnii, was the best person to ever come to our house. She never got tired of giving me big hugs and she played games with me all day long. Not only that, she was a very generous little human – she shared her food with me and I repayed her by making sure her face and hands were always licked clean. I was very sorry to see her leave. There’s a pic of me with my new little friend at the bottom of the column. The next unusual human experience I had was when my usually hairy dad went out the door one evening and came back with a non-furry face! Why on earth would a human do that? I for one am very proud of my fur! One of my favourite places to rest is on my dad’s chest with his big fluffy beard over my head (that way he doesn’t know I’m there) so you can imagine my horror when he came home “clean-shaven”! My mum explained it was for a good cause but I can’t wait for it to grow back. I hope everybody had a nice Easter break. I really enjoyed having extra time with my humans, even if they wouldn’t share their chocolate Easter eggs with me . . . I’ll just bet my little mate Sunnii would have shared hers with me! – Scoop

Firearms and weapons amnesty ends this month THE Queensland Government has announced a statewide amnesty from prosecution for the surrender and registration of weapons and unregistered firearms during the amnest period, which ends on April 30,2013. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the amnesty had collected more than 3,500 firearms despite only having just passed the halfway mark. “The current response to the amnesty has been pleasing, but we want to ensure those trying to comply with the law take advantage of the reprieve,” Mr Dempsey said. “Time is running out for those who may, for one reason or another, have an illegal firearm to surrender or register their weapon. “Of the weapons handed in, almost 700 have been surrendered for destruction, with the remaining firearms registered.” Mr Dempsey said the amnesty started on February 1, 2013 in conjunction with tough new laws which ended the Labor Government’s “slap on the wrist” approach to illegal firearms. “The new laws send a clear message that trafficking, supply, unlawful possession and use of illegal firearms is not tolerated in Queensland,” Mr Dempsey said. “Queenslanders can be assured that those caught using firearms illegally will feel the full force of the law.” The new firearms laws will include: • An offender convicted of

trafficking illegal firearms will serve a mandatory minimum term of five years in custody • An offender convicted of supplying illegal firearms will serve a mandatory minimum term of three years in custody • An offender convicted of possessing an illegal firearm that is used in the commission of an indictable offence will serve a mandatory minimum term of 18 months in custody • An offender who unlawfully possesses an illegal firearm for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of an indictable offence will serve a mandatory minimum term of one year in custody • An offender convicted of possessing an illegal firearm in a public place will serve a mandatory minimum term of one year in custody. You can surrender unregistered firearms to your local firearms dealer or police station without prosecution for its possession. Personal details or reasons for the possession may not be required. If you hold a Weapons Act licence for the relevant category you can apply to register a firearm at your shooting club, firearms dealer, armourer or local police station without prosecution for its possession. For more information, call the Firearms Amesty Information Line during business hours on 1300 833 548 or email firearmsamnesty@police.qld. gov.au

Australian heatwaves – longer, hotter and more frequent AUSTRALIA’S summer heatwaves are lasting longer and have been increasing in number over the past 60 years. Over the same 60-year period, days 12-14 degrees Centigrade above average have been appearing more frequently throughout the year. That is the ﬁnding of a detailed new study of heatwaves in Australia by Dr Sarah Perkins from the Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science at the University of New South Wales. And if the trends continue, there is no doubt our recent hot summer is likely to be a far more common event in Australia’s future. “Heatwaves have been increasing worldwide but the trend is even more marked across large parts of Australia, which as a continent has warmed faster than the global average,” said lead author, Dr Sarah Perkins. “Not only are we seeing more heatwaves in Australia but trends are suggesting that the hottest temperatures recorded during heatwave events are rising faster than the overall average temperatures for these events.”

To achieve their results the researchers used a new classiﬁcation method they developed for a recent global heatwave study. The method defines heatwaves as periods of three days or more where the temperatures falls into the top 10 per cent of the hottest temperatures ever recorded for speciﬁc times of year. By taking this approach the researchers were also able to look beyond the summer months and detect periods of unusually warm weather throughout the year, which they have analysed at the global scale. “Interestingly, the anomalous warming events during the cooler months revealed through our research were increasing faster than summer heatwave events,” Dr Perkins said “This could have important impacts on agriculture, particularly for the production of winter crops.” The research also revealed how heatwaves have changed in a variety of ways from one region to another. A few of these changes include: • The number of heatwave days in a year

has increased across much of north and central Queensland; Victoria and the southeast area of South Australia. • In many of these places, the increase in the number of heatwave events corresponded to the increase in heatwave days. However, in Victoria and South Australia the number of individual heatwaves have barely changed while heatwave days have increased, suggesting the heatwaves in these two states are increasing in length if not in number. • The temperatures recorded on the hottest days during heatwaves continue to climb in every state across Australia with some regional exceptions in northern and central Australia. This trend of increasingly hot peak temperatures during heatwaves has accelerated since 1971. “The next stage of our research will be to model these trends into the future under enhanced greenhouse gas conditions. Understanding how these trends may change in the future will help Australians better adapt to changing heatwave conditions,” Dr Perkins said.

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Western Cape Bulletin April 3, 2013 Page 11

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Got an event coming up?

Send us an email detailing the event name, date, time and location to: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au and we’ll include it in the Community Calendar at no charge! APRIL Wednesday 3

Red Hatters meeting at Jenny’s. BYO wine and cheese night 6.30 - 7pm.

Thursday 4

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 19

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Tuesday 23

Western Cape College ‘Leads to Careers Expo’ open to the public 2.20pm - 3.15pm.

MAY Thursday 2

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Thursday 9

Red Hatters dinner at the Alby 7pm.

Friday 17

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Saturday 18

Pebbles Playgroup ‘Great Delicious Donut Drive’. Order by May 10 for May 18 pick up between 12 - 2pm.

Sunday 19

Red Hatters recipe swap 10am at Sue’s. Make and bring favourite recipe to share, with a copy of the recipe.

Saturday 25

Weipa Kindergarten & Preschool Bootlegger’s Ball at the Albatross Hotel doors open at 6.30pm.

Monday 27

Official opening ceremony of the First Contact Memorial at Mapoon.

JUNE Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 7 to Sunday 9

The 8th Annual Weipa Fishing Classic is on this weekend due to the reversal of the Queens Birthday Public Holiday.

Monday 17

Red Hatters dinner at the Golf Club at 7pm.

Friday 21

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

JULY Thursday 11

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 12 to Monday 15

Weipa Dirt Kart club will be holding the first AIDKA Queensland State Titles at Weipa Combined Raceway.

Saturday 13

Western Cape NAIDOC Steering Commitee’s DEADLY’S BALL.

Friday 26

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Saturday 27

Red Hatters Christmas in July at the Alby. Secret Santa gifts please.

AUGUST Thursday 8

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 23

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

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The Easter Bunny vists Weipa Community Centre photos supplied

REAL ESTATE

A fresh approach to real estate in Weipa

House of the week fantastic low maintenance home

affordable easy living

Neat and tidy 2 bedroom duplex with large fully fenced yard, combined lounge/dining, fans and split system air conditioning throughout, undercover parking. Great location. Available as a vacant possession.

4 BeD 2 Bath 2 caR – $530,000

Why rent, make an offer today $375,000 negotiable

reduced for sale

Enjoy the convenience of this modern, low maintenance 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Unit. Split system air-conditioning, tiled throughout, main bedroom with ensuite, all bedrooms with mirrored built in robes, situated in a quiet complex of 3.

Available as a vacant possession $410,000

Modern low set home in Nanum. Tiled flooring throughout, spacious lounge/dining & kitchen. A/C. BIW. Fully fenced with side access. Undercover patio area at rear & double carport. VACANT POSSESSION

Phone Geoff Bryant – 0408 772 592

Want your property sold or managed? Contact the team at Western Cape Real Estate A fresh approach to real estate in Weipa

Glenn 0419 714 929 Sandy 0488 185 611 Office (07) 4069 7520

wcaperealestate@bigpond.com.au

www.westerncaperealestateweipa.com.au

WEIPA REAL ESTATE $285,000 neg. $452,000

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 21

VACANT POSSESSION. Situated on 1198m , with plenty of room. BIW, kitchen, combined lounge/dining area, A/C, newly painted throughout, private outdoor area surrounded by gardens and a large fenced backyard. 2

$599,000 neg.

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2

Large newly built 4 brm family home in the Golf Links Estate. Ample space this contemporary home features; lounge and separate dining area, lge family room, mod kitchen, tiled flooring, split system a/c, solar hw, WIR and ensuite. Oversized outdoor undercover area, colorbond fencing with side access, double garage, approx 874m2.

$820,000 neg.

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4

Set on 1,050 m , Immaculately presented throughout, each duplex offers: 3 bdrms with BIW, 2 bthrms, dishwasher, living/dining, aircon throughout , large patio/entertaining area, fully fenced, lockable shed and each with double parking. 2

R DE CT N U TRA N CO

$285,000 neg. $409,000

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 1

3 Bdrm, 2 Bthrm unit complete with modern fixtures. S/S aircon throughout, BIW, ceiling fans, open plan living areas, undercover entertainment area and tiled flooring. Situated in a quiet complex of 3 with low body corp fees. Vacant possession, end of Feb 2013.

$595,000 neg.

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2

With ample space this contemporary home features; lounge and separate dining area, modern kitchen, tiled flooring, split system a/c throughout and built in wardrobes. Undercover patio area at rear. Large, fully fenced yard.

$650,000 neg.

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2

New home in Golf Links Estate. A/C. Granite bench tops, pantry & dishwasher space. Family room, lounge room & dining area. Patio, landscaped, fully fenced & in ground pool. Double lock up garage, with laundry & storage area. Long term lease to corporation

$300,000’s

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1

Vacant possession 2 bdrm modern unit situated walking distance to McNamara Shopping Centre. Lounge/dining area, s/s aircon throughout, ceiling fans, BIW, neat kitchen, bathroom, internal laundry, large timber deck, patio and single carport. Great home for first home buyers!!

$449,000 neg.

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2

This 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Highset home is on a massive 1272m2 block. Low maintenance gardens, double gate access to backyard, large area downstairs, 2 Bay undercover parking. Rented until February 2013.

$315,000 neg.

1

VACANT POSSESSION. Well presented two storey unit. New floor coverings, freshly painted interior, A/C & ceiling fans. Private backyard with timber fencing, garden & lock up storage room. This is a great investment property drawing in rent of $500 per week.

$390,000

1

Modern stand-alone unit in complex of six. Three bedrooms, main with ensuite, built in wardrobes, air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. Tiled flooring, modern kitchen with dishwasher space and pantry. Open plan living and dining. 357m2. Low body corporate fees, rented to corporation until 2015.

$385,000 neg.

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1

This dwelling is the end unit of a triplex. Well presented with a well appointed kitchen overlooking a dining/lounge area. Dble sl dr lead onto a patio. Dual access bthrm, sep toilet, and int ldry, tiled floor, s/s aircon, BIW & ceiling fans. Perfect investment with no work to be done. Corp leased until Jan 2015, tenants pay rates.

$1,295,000 neg.

6

Block of three lowset stand alone units all on one title. These well-presented three bedroom units offer a great income stream, good sized bedrooms, lounge/dining area, kitchen, bathrooms with separate toilet, internal laundry, fully fenced rear yard and no rear neighbours.

SALES – GEOFF BRYANT – 0408 772 592 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – MELISA P: 07 4069 9921 F: 07 4069 9721 Email: admin@weiparealestate.com.au

Web: www.weiparealestate.com.au Western Cape Bulletin April 3, 2013 Page 13

television guide

THURSDAY 04

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 10:35 Behind The News 11:00 World’s Greenest Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Family Footsteps 1:30 Cheese Slices 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Modernist Sugar Cube: Sneyd Park, Bristol 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 TBA 9:30 Scott And Bailey 10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:20 Seven Ages Of Britain: Age Of Ambition - FINAL 12:20 The Clinic 1:15 Grand Designs: The Modernist Sugar Cube: Sneyd Park, Bristol 2:05 Karlu Karlu: Devils Marbles 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 3: Swan Districts Vs Claremount 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Plimpton Stimulation 7:30 TBA 8:30 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Darryl Brohman, and Michael Slater for a wrap of all things footy and come inside the game with some of Rugby Leagues favourites. 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Chocolate Diddlers Or My Puppy’s Dead 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Wesley Impact 1:30 Extra - The show takes viewers on a coast-to-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Home Shopping 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: “Going Home” (PG a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Mercurio’s Menu 3:30 Minute To Win It 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 10:50 Castle: Headhunters - With tensions rising between Castle and Beckett, Castle finds himself a new partner - Detective Ethan Slaughter, a tough and colourful cop from the city’s gang unit. But Castle gets more than he bargained for when Slaughter shows him a grittier side of police work that puts Castle in the line of fire like never before. 11:50 The Suspects - True Australian Thrillers: Tonight, an affluent mother is found brutally murdered under mysterious circumstances. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League Australia 7:00 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Tetsuya: A Culinary Pioneer 6:00 Wainwright Walks: The Whisky Train 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari: Afghan 8:00 Gourmet Farmer: Smoker - Inspired by his recent trip to France, Matthew Evans decides to add a couple of geese to his menagerie. 8:35 Marco Pierre White’s Kitchen Wars 9:30 24 Hours in Emergency: Cause Unknown 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Storm” (MAV l,s,v,d) In Swedish. DD, a freelance journalist, is content with not taking responsibility for anyone but himself. Then the mysterious Lova entices him into a dark conspiracy that shatters his reality, revealing a secret war that threatens to destroy Stockholm and forcing him into a series of horrific events. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 05

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Poirot 1:25 Last Of The Summer Wine 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Gothic House: Herefordshire 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NSW 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: Toowoomba 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Someone’s Son, Someone’s Daughter - The suicide of Ballarat Hospital’s first female doctor shocks the community. Dr Lucien Blake suspects foul play and sets out to find the murderer amongst the staff and board of the hospital. 9:30 Silk: Clive discovers a passion for prosecuting he didn’t know he had, and Martha is defending a violent and unremorseful offender she is trying to steer to redemption. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lowdown: Zirco Goes Berko 11:35 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Staircase Implementation 7:30 Imparja’s Live Friday Night Football: Gold Coast Titans Vs Brisbane Broncos 9:30 Imparja’s Friday Night Football: Canterbury Bulldogs Vs Manly Sea Eagles 11:30 Any Which Way You Can 1:00 Movie: “Rogue” (M) - An American journalist and an outback tour guide join forces to fend off a giant man-eating crocodile, lurking beneath the surface of a remote lake in Australia’s Kakadu National Park. 3:30 Extra 4:00 Home Shopping / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 The Midday Movie: “K-9” (PG v,d,l,s) 2:30 Mercurio’s Menu 3:30 Minute To Win It 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 2: St Kilda Vs Richmond 10:00 Better Homes And Gardens: Better Homes To The Rescue! - We answer your calls for help. Fast Ed comes to the rescue of a sailor who wants to cook a special anniversary dinner for his wife, plus try Karen’s BBQ Calamari and Chorizo kebabs. What happens when you try to kill the weeds but kill your lawn instead? 11:30 Movie: “Mexico City” (M v) - A suspenseful thriller set in Mexico tells the story of a brother and sister who travel to Mexico City and get caught up in the criminal underbelly of a dangerous city. 1:30 Auction Squad 2:30 That ‘70s Show: Grandma’s Dead - While driving his mean grandmother home, Eric gets up the nerve to tell her that being nice won’t kill her, with astounding results. 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Don Matteo: Murder In The Vatican 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Lava Caves 6:00 Wainwright Walks: Harbouring History 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Great Brittish Countryside: South Downs 8:30 Turn Back Time: The Family: Edwardian Era 9:35 As It Happened: The Dark Charisma Of Adolf Hitler 10:40 World News Australia 11:15 Movie: “The Man Who Loves” (MA s) - In Italian. The intriguing journey of a confused soul-searcher who tries to live up to the ideal of the perfect, loving relationship of his gay brother. Forty-year-old pharmacist Roberto is broken-hearted at the loss of his lover, but then later visits the same pain on the next woman with whom he becomes involved. 1:00 Movie: “Narco: The Secret Adventures Of Gustave Klopp” (M s,l,v) In French. Gustave Klopp’s life is disrupted by his narcolepsy as he falls asleep at the most inappropriate moments. But his dreams are a source of inspiration. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 06

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 NSW 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The Checkout 1:00 At The Movies 1:30 Eggheads: Decadent Tendencies 2:00 The Volcano That Stopped The World 2:50 Movie: “Two Tickets To Broadway” (G) 4:55 Midsomer Murders: Sauce For The Goose 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Last Tango In Halifax: Reunited sweethearts Celia and Alan buy an expensive convertible instead of an engagement ring and throw a party at Gillian’s farm. But their celebration is ruined by family drama. 8:30 Inspector George Gently: Gently With Class 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL - Shaun Micallef is back and he’s MADDER than HELL! We really should have changed the name but it’d cost us a fortune in letterheads and show graphics. Anyway, he’s back and this time he knows what he’s doing (slightly). 10:30 Laid: In series two of this six-part black comedy, Roo thinks she’s found the answer to all her problems when she is introduced to Marcus, a man who is her opposite - everyone he has sex with is healed. 11:00 Rage: Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 2:30 Movie: “The Theif Who Came To Dinner” (PG v) 4:30 Garden Gurus 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (PG l,v) - An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. 9:30 Movie: “The Other Man” (M a,l,n) 11:30 Movie: “The Wicker Man” (M v,l,s,a) - When a police officer arrives at a secluded island to investigate the disappearance of a local girl, he soon discovers the residents are hiding a terrifying secret. 1:30 Movie: “Believers” (M v,l,s,a) 3:30 Alive And Cooking 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 V8 Extra 12:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 3:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 2: Brisbane Vs Adelaide 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 2: Port Adelaide Vs GWS 10:00 World’s Wildest Police Videos 11:00 Dinner Date Australia 12:15 Movie: “The Pawn” (AV v) - Lieutenant Ray Harlan returns home to escape his past and find solace with his family. But what he encounters is quite different and cuts to the very core of his existence. 2:15 Auction Squad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70s Show: I Can’t Quit You Baby / What Is And What Should Never Be (Part 1) - Eric and Donna think their senior year is ruined when Bob enrols Donna in a Catholic high school and Red takes away the Vista Cruiser. Kitty announces she is pregnant, while Kelso feels as if a bomb has been dropped on him when he sees Hyde and Jackie kissing.

5:00 World News 1:00 Barenboim On Beethoven 2:40 Beyond Time: William Turnbull 3:55 Up To The Sky: The Hearst Tower 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Chris Moyles 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Salvage Hunters 8:35 Lilyhammer: The Flamingo 9:30 Movie: “Biutiful” (MA a,n) - In Spanish and Catalan. A powerful tale of love and fatherhood. Uxbal, a petty criminal, struggles to take care of his two children after his alcoholic wife abandons them. But his world falls apart when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness and his death becomes imminent. 12:10 Movie: “Before Night Falls” (MAV s,v,a) In English and Spanish. This film is partly based on the memoirs of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas. A fusion of dreams, poetry and dramatic scenes depicting Arenas’ dirt-poor childhood, his love for literature, his sexual awakening and early enthusiasm for the Cuban Revolution, his persecution by the Castro regime and his struggle for freedom. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 07

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: School Choirs 2012: Junior Semi Final 12:00 Landline 1:00 Travel Oz 1:30 Cheese Slices: Massif Central And The Auvergne 2:00 How The Earth Was Made: Krakatoa 3:00 Joan Baez: How Sweet The Sound 4:30 The Book Club: April 5:00 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 5:30 Deadly 60: On A Mission: Philippines 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: Best Buddies 7:00 ABC News 7:30 TBA 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Miranda: What A Surprise 10:00 Rev. 10:30 How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? 11:50 Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee & The Spirit Of The Rural Studio 12:50 Movie: “Room At The Top” (G) 2:45 Spirit Stones 3:45 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Antiques Master

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Australian Athletics Tour 2013 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: St George Illawarra Dragons Vs Newcastle Knights 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 11:30 Kings Of Comedy - Features some of the greatest comedy moments of all time with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, Dave Allen, The Two Ronnies, Graham Kennedy and others. 12:30 What Would You Do? - Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:30 Spyforce: The Samurai - The Japanese Intelligence Officer, who models his life on the ferocity of the 11th Century Samurai, is marked for assassination and Spyforce operatives Erskine and Gunther get the job. 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Stitch 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Sport Special 12:30 Footy Flashbacks 2:00 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 2: Collingwood Vs Carlton 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:30 Downton Abbey - Matthew and Mary are keeping important secrets from each other, but the obvious question remains, just what is each of them hiding? Carson must decide what to do with Thomas, whose future employment at Downton rests in his hands but he may be surprised to find support from an unexpected place. 10:00 Castle: Recoil / The Big Wheel 12:00 This Rugged Coast 1:00 Auction Squad 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 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 TBA 5:35 Inspector Rex: The Will 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures Decoded: The Sphinx - Discover the remarkable secrets of five of the world’s greatest treasures. Using state-of-the art forensics, experts will unlock their hidden truths for the first time ever. The significance of the Sphinx has puzzled Egyptologists for decades. But a remarkable new discovery of a temple complex around it sheds fresh light on the Sphinx’s role in Ancient Egypt and unlocks its disturbing secrets. 8:30 The Fabric Of The Cosmos: What Is Space? - In this new four-part series, renowned physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality beneath the surface of our everyday world. Brian is going to let you in on a secret: We’ve all been deceived. Our perceptions of time and space have led us astray. 9:30 Paris-Roubaix 2013 1:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 08

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Broadside: Emerging Empires Collide 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Lime Kiln House: Midlothian, Scotland 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 The Silence 12:35 Movie: “It Came From Outer Space” (PG) - Based on a Ray Bradbury short story about an astronomer’s encounter with extraterrestrials in the Arizona desert. 1:50 Grand Designs: The Lime Kiln House: Midlothian, Scotland 2:40 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 1: Eastwood Vs Southern Districts 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 11:30 Worst Case Senario: Earthquake Escape - Bear escapes from a building ravaged by an earthquake. 12:00 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from the shows hot location at The Grove in Los Angeles. The show takes viewers on a coastto-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Home Shopping 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 1:00 Movie: “The Money Pit” (PG s,l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Mercurio’s Menu 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Revenge: Power / Sabotage - Victoria begins plotting a scheme that surprisingly, involves Emily, while Emily locks in on her next target. 10:40 The Mindy Project: Josh And Mindy’s Christmas Party - When Mindy throws an office Christmas party at her apartment, she is eager for her colleagues to finally meet her boyfriend, Josh, but her plans go awry when she discovers a secret that Josh has been hiding. 11:15 Private Practice 12:15 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “Our Father” (PG) 2:30 Rainman Goes To Rockwiz 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Supersize Station 5:30 Global Village: Arthouses Of Djadjibine 6:00 Wainwright Walks: Getaway To The Highlands 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Flying Guillotine 8:30 Play 9:35 RocKwiz: Talei Wolfgramm & Simone Felice 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game: A-League Finals Special 11:30 The World Game: Global Edition 12:00 SOS: One Minute Puberty - A summary of the transition from childhood to adulthood in a minute. (PG); Julian - Julian is an attentive and precise nine-year-old, who promptly informs the teacher when he learns of misbehaviour. The teacher, however, sends him off to the headmaster - which Julian doesn’t find that fair at all. (G) 12:35 My Family UK: Nine Missed Calls 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 09

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Bath Kit House: Bathwick Hill, Bath, Somerset 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Bank Robbery 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape: Don’t Try This At Home 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Desperate Romantics 1:25 Grand Designs: The Bath Kit House: Bathwick Hill, Bath, Somerset 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 1: (Split Round) Collingwood Vs North Ballarat 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 11:30 Survivors: Abby comes across a community with electricity, food and hot water that’s run by the last surviving member of the government, Samantha Willis, who Abby learns will go to extreme lengths to maintain control. 12:30 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from the shows hot location at The Grove in Los Angeles. 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Home Shopping 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: “Underdog” (PG v,a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Mercurio’s Menu 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: Free To Choose 9:35 Parenthood: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back - As Victor’s adoption deadline draws near, Julia and Joel contemplate the long-term effects of this decision. Mark and Sarah discuss Hank’s interference in their relationship. 11:30 Against The Wall: Wonder What God’s Up To - Abby and Lina investigate a complicated case involving the apparent suicide of a Chicago Police Department officer, a stolen gun and sexual abuse allegations against the department chaplain. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Victorian Pharmacy 2:00 Barbados At The Races 2:30 The Biggest Chinese Restaurant In The World: Enterprise 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Oman 6:00 Wainwright Walks: Gateway To The Lakes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?Asher Keddie 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Recipe” (M l) In Korean. A prisoner waiting on death row has one final request: a bowl of spicy bean stew from a small isolated restaurant in the forests of South Korea. It’s alleged that everyone who tries the magical dish is instantly comforted and soothed. 12:55 Anna Pihl - Anna gives a drunken soccer fan a ride home. It turns out that he is a member of a hard-core group of FCK supporters, which use every available opportunity to get into fights with Brondby supporters. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Hi Tech Bungalow: Maidstone, Kent 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Tractor Monkeys: HG Nelson, Josh Thomas, Tommy Little & Jeff Green 9:00 The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide To Knife Fighting 9:30 Would I Lie To You?: Barry Cryer, Lorraine Kelly, Dara O’Briain, Sue Perkins 10:00 The Thick Of It 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Identity 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime: The Sunningdale Mystery 1:10 Grand Designs: The Hi Tech Bungalow: Maidstone, Kent 2:00 Rage 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 2: Eagles Vs West Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair - A Current Affair covers the realms of politics, crime, human rights, science, technology, celebrities and entertainment - all investigated by a dedicated team and hosted by Tracy Grimshaw. 7:00 TBA 11:30 Weeds: To Moscow, And Quickly - Nancy is met with yet another roadblock when baby Stevie gets sick leaving her and Andy to scramble to find a paediatrician. Meanwhile, Silas, Shane and Doug are tasked with unloading some merchandise at a kiddie concert. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Home Shopping 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: “Bring It On: Fight To The Finish” (PG s,l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Mercurio’s Menu 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:40 Last Resort: The Pointy End Of The Spear / Controlled Flight Into Terrain 11:45 Man Up!: Pilot - Three modern men try to get in touch with their inner tough guys. Will’s grandfather and father both fought in wars. Will plays Call of Duty on his PS3. So what happened to all the real men? Will’s best friend, sensitive soul Craig, still pines for his college ex. 12:15 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League Australia 7:00 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 Global Village: Forgotten People Of Lake Baikal 6:00 Wainwright Walks: The Heart Of The Lakes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: Thar Desert: Sacred Sands 8:30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Ethiopia 9:35 Immigration Nation: The Secret History Of Us 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Kawasaki’s Rose” (MA l) In Czech. Pavel Josek, a distinguished psychiatrist, is about to receive an award for his life’s work. His wife and daughter are thrilled, and his sonin-law Ludek leads a documentary crew following him in the lead-up to the ceremony. However, Ludek’s research uncovers Pavel’s hidden past as a collaborator with the secret police. Nominated for nine Czech Lions in 2010, and winner of three. 12:55 Movie: “Once You’re Born You Can No Longer Hide” (M l,a) In Italian. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 142

SUDOKU No. 142

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

An idea which you have will be taken less seriously than it should be. Repeat it several times to get others to listen. It’s the best notion and you know it! Romance. Don’t be angry about something your partner does by mistake. They didn’t mean to upset you. Take a deep breath!

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

A piece of advice may be of less value than you imagine. Don’t follow someone who isn’t fully sure about what they’re doing. Romance. Your good mood will help create the right atmosphere for a romantic get-together. Don’t be upset if your partner doesn’t share your temperament.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

This will be quite an exciting week. Don’t worry if you forget what you are doing for a while. Allow yourself to breeze through your work. Romance. An unexpected meeting will help you to understand your partner a little better. This doesn’t mean that you didn’t know them well before.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

This would be a good week for a trip away from home. Take yourself somewhere you’ve wanted to go to for some time. Romance. You must be careful not to spend more than you normally do. Once you have started it may be very difﬁcult to stop and your partner already feels stressed.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

Invest more time this week reading the news. Pick up journal articles, magazines and newspapers to get the full scope. Romance. You might beneﬁt from some time spent by yourself. Don’t allow your thoughts to be dominated by your partner. You need to remain true to who you are.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

A friend will need your help more than you realize. Given them extra care this week and you will see a difference in their demeanor. Romance. Your partner may ﬁnd it hard to cope with your constant indecisiveness. Have an opinion of your own. Don’t just simply agree!

FINDWORD No. 142 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A friend who knows more about the situation will help you decide what to do and when to do it. Romance. You may be too concerned about what other people think. Don’t let their prejudices affect an important decision. You will be the one spending time with your partner, not them.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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MUDDY RIVER

You will be getting a little fed up with constantly being the centre of attention. You may have to spend more time by yourself. Pick up a good book to pass the time. Romance. You may bump into an “ex” today. Don’t ask them personal questions. Simple inquiries are best.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

Don’t try too hard to create a good impression. You may be feeling a little self-conscious this week. Being yourself is the best way to go! Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be led astray by your mate. They think they are helping you, but you know what is best for you at this time.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Your mind will be on other things this week. Don’t spend too much time daydreaming at work. A colleague is eager to tell on you. Romance. Don’t worry too much if your partner is not in a romantic mood. You’ll be just as happy doing nothing and relaxing in your pyjamas together.

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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.

– Albert Einstein

SOLUTIONS No. 142

You will be put in a moral dilemma this week. It is important that you make the right choice, not just for now but also for the future. Romance. Don’t allow ﬁnancial problems to come between you and your partner. Tackle old debt and try to prevent accruing new debt. Things will improve.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

You’ll be taking your career very seriously this week. You might ﬁnd that the situation would be easier if you weren’t trying so hard to please! Easy isn’t always better. You’re doing just ﬁne! Romance. Be careful not to get into a muddle over where you are planning to meet someone.

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WEIPA MEDICAL CENTRE

As of Monday, April 8, 2013, the Weipa Medical Centre will be owned and operated by Dr Leo Gunaseelan MD FRACGP FRNZCGP. A number of service improvement initiatives have been identified and will be implemented in the coming weeks and months. • Increase practice stafﬁng levels • 2 full time doctors • 2 full time practice nurses • Clinical Nurse Clinics • Appointments will be booked but urgent care will be provided as needed within the same day • There will be both evening and weekend clinics The practice will focus on patient and family centred health care and offer a range of services: • Well child service • Women’s health • Indigenous health • Male health • Dermatology and skin health • Minor surgery • Musculoskeletal medicine • Sports medicine • Ultrasound scanning services • Provision of private inpatient service and have an on call service • Patients will have their allocated team of doctors and nurses and this will contribute to continuity of care for both patient and their family Due to increased expense of recruiting and retaining the practice mixed billing will commence as of Monday, April 22, 2013. Average consultation price will be $85 and out of pocket $40 Medicare swipe machine will be available to reimburse directly to the clients bank account over night. Children will be charged at lower rate This is regrettable but necessary for the viability of the practice.

Final environmental impact statement RTA Weipa Pty Ltd (RTA Weipa), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited, has finalised the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed South of the Embley project (numbered EPBC 2010/5642 by the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities). This notice is published in accordance with section 104(4) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth) (EPBC Act). RTA Weipa proposes to extend its Weipa bauxite mining operations in the area south of the Embley River on existing mining leases ML7024 and ML6024 near Weipa, Cape York Queensland. The project involves an open-cut bauxite mine, a beneficiation plant, a new port and stockpile facilities near Boyd Point, dredging and spoil disposal, shipping activities, barge and ferry facilities, and ancillary infrastructure. The matters protected by the EPBC Act that are controlling provisions for the project are: • the world heritage values of a declared World Heritage property (s12 & s15A) • the heritage values of a National Heritage place (s15B & s15C) • listed threatened species and communities (s18 & s18A) • listed migratory species (s20 & s20A) • the environment of the Commonwealth marine area (s23 & 24A), and • the environment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (s24B & s24C).

Where the Final EIS may be viewed or obtained The Final EIS can be viewed and downloaded from the Rio Tinto Alcan website at: http://www.riotintoalcan.com/ENG/ourproducts/1812_south_of_embley_project.asp For a free copy of the Final EIS on DVD, or to buy a hardcopy of the Final EIS ($95), contact RTA on 1800 308 938 or by email at external.affairs@riotinto.com. Hardcopies of the Final EIS will be available for public viewing at the following locations: • Weipa Town Authority Office, Hibberd Centre, Rocky Point, Weipa • Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Office, 412 Mounding Street, Napranum • Cook Shire Council Office, 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown • Aurukun Shire Council Office, 39 Kang Kang Road, Aurukun • Mapoon Shire Council Office, Red Beach Road, Mapoon • Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Office, Adidi Street, Bamaga • Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa Community Relations Building, Artie Wales Drive, Weipa • Western Cape Communities Trust Administration Office, Central Avenue, Weipa • Cairns Library, 151 Abbott Street, Cairns • Gladstone Library, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone • State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane, and • DSEWPaC Central Library, Ground Floor, John Gorton Building, King Edward Terrace, Parkes People with special needs (i.e. a person for whom English is a second language or who has a vision impairment) may contact Julia Wilkins on 1800 308 938 for assistance in accessing the EIS.

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AFL wrap-up with Dallas ROUND one in the AFL saw a number of huge upsets and exciting, close and hard-fought games. With the split-round games in Adelaide and Perth last weekend setting the standard in upsets, this weekend started with the Richmond Tigers getting up over the Blues. Richmond well and truly outplayed the Blues in the first three quarters, only to let them back into the match in typical Tiger fashion. Carlton overcame a 40 point deficit to be within a kick at full-time. In an exciting and nerve-racking last few minutes, the Blues had two chances to kick ahead but sprayed both shots wide, the Tigers hanging on for a lucky but memorable victory. The over-confident NAB Cup winners, the Lions, were trounced by the improving Western Bulldogs. Adam Goodes’ younger brother, a mature-age recruit for the Dogs, looked impressive in his first AFL match. The Lions were given a real wakeup call about their true form and should just be happy that Jonathan Brown wasn’t sidelined and eating through a straw for a change. Meanwhile in one of the only predictable games, the Swans had to work in their victory over an also improved GWS who came back from a five-goal deficit in the second quarter to make a contest of it. Saturday night saw an excellent game with the Suns beating favourites St Kilda by two goals. The Saints dominated the second term after a typical Gold Coast fade-out but were run off their legs by a fitter Suns team in the second half. Both teams spent time in the USA in the off-season doing altitude training. It looks to have paid off with both teams running ragged in a hard, fast, exciting game with few stoppages and a really close finish that came down to the last minute. The Suns comeback was a mix of great team attitude when under pressure and an inspirational last quarter from skipper Ablett. His father may have been known as “God” in his day as one of the top three-ranked players of all time but Gary Junior certainly showed why he has been rated for years as the best modern day player. His move up the ground to half forward to save his legs paid off when he scored three awesome goals outpacing his tiring taggers, but this was not surprising from such a class player. Sunday saw a surprisingly one-sided game as Port Adelaide smashed the Demons by 80 points in what many thought would be a close hard-fought affair at the MCG. Collingwood predictably overpowered North Melbourne by 16 points. Monday featured the blockbuster between the Hawks and Cats. This match had plenty of hype after the hard-fought games of recent years and it didn’t disappoint, with an awesome contest and yet another upset for the round. It went down to the wire with Geelong coming from well behind in the first half to beat Hawthorn by seven. Round two bounces off this Friday night with another Richmond game. They tackle St Kilda in what should be a great match and another exciting Richmond win in front of the yellow and black army. On Saturday the Swans should out-muscle the Suns at the SCG while the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle fight it out at Etihad Stadium. Fremantle should win but we said that last weekend with the Lions. . . The Lions take on the Crows at the Gabba. The Crows to get up but it may be close with their form at the Gabba not so great. Port will dominate GWS in Adelaide, as should Essendon over the Demons. A battle of former Lions greats now coaching, the Scott brothers, will produce a hard-fought game and Geelong most likely to beat the Kangaroos. Arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood will see a big MCG crowd and the Magpies triumphant. The Hawks fly west to take on the Eagles and in this battle of the birds the travel will likely take its toll on Hawthorn. West Coast for mine in what could be a great spectacle. Good luck with your tips - hopefully this week will be easier than round one! Dallas

AFL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD PTS

PTS TOTAL

Sheedz

bomberbrown

Swanshine

Straightdowntheguts

Karyn

Joe Buckley

Clarky

Hugh.G.Rection

ejspa1

ails

TOP 10 TIPPERS

AFL LADDER TEAM

Port Adelaide

Western Bulldogs

Essendon

Sydney

Fremantle

Collingwood

Gold Coast

Geelong

Richmond

Carlton

Hawthorn

St Kilda

Nth Melbourne

West Coast

GWS

Adelaide

Brisbane

Melbourne

AFL DRAW ROUND 2

April 5 - 7, home team ﬁrst FRIDAY, APRIL 5 St Kilda v Richmond SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Sydney v Gold Coast Western Bulldogs v Fremantle Brisbane v Adelaide Port Adelaide v GWS Essendon v Melbourne SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Geelong v North Melbourne Collingwood v Carlton West Coast v Hawthorn

NRL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD

NRL wrap-up with Karl

PTS

PTS TOTAL

Catchy’s Carnage

Pat80

Craig Hughey

Tommy B

John Baxter

rehny

Norro

Beaver

Rabbits

Chris May

TOP 10 TIPPERS

ROUND four has now been wrapped up and some great matches were played over the Easter weekend. The competition heavyweights are starting to battle it out for the top end of the table. First match of the round saw the Sea Eagles beat the Tigers in a very scrappy affair on Thursday evening. Then both Good Friday games were hard-contested games which saw the Rabbitohs beat Barba’s Bulldogs, and the Storm beat the Broncos, leaving both the Storm and Rabbitohs the only two undefeated teams after four rounds. Saturday’s match proved to be the biggest upset of the round with the Dragons beating the Sharks, giving the Dragons their first win for the season. On Easter Sunday two in-form teams continued with wins, with the Titans beating the Panthers and the Knights beating the hapless Raiders. Monday brought round four to a close with the Warriors holding out the Cowboys with a thrilling encounter, and the Roosters thrashing the luckless Eels. Round five will shape up to be a big weekend with no game being played on the Thursday. First match of the round is shaping up to be a cracker between some of the competition heavyweights with the Sea Eagles taking on the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. The other Friday night match is an all Queensland battle between the in-form Titans and the slow-starting Broncos. On Super Saturday the Eels take on the Sharks in Parramatta, and the Cowboys take on the Panthers in North Queensland. Sunday will have three games played, with the Dragons kicking it off against the in-form Knights. Then the Warriors take on an undefeated Rabbitohs, and the Raiders and Roosters battle it out to move up the table. Monday night brings the round to a close with the unbeatable Storm coming up against the Tigers. Karls tips: Bulldogs, Titans, Sharks, Cowboys, Knights, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Storm.

NRL LADDER TEAM

Storm

Rabbitohs

Sea Eagles

Titans

Knights

Roosters

Sharks

Wests Tigers

Broncos

Bulldogs

Panthers

Dragons

Eels

Cowboys

Warriors

Raiders

NRL DRAW ROUND 5

April 5 – 8, home team ﬁrst FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Bulldogs v Sea Eagles Titans v Broncos SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Eels v Sharks Cowboys v Panthers SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Dragons v Knights Warriors v Rabbitohs Raiders v Roosters MONDAY, APRIL 8 Storm v Wests Tigers

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Two Razorbacks selected on State of Origin sides  from page 1 On Saturday the men played Townsville Stingers where they drew (7-7) and went down to North Brisbane Eagles (7-6). This saw the end of the carnival for the men, but all will agree that it was a great carnival for them, despite the results, and all are looking forward to next year. After the round games, the ladies finished on top of their pool, and third overall. Third in Queensland – this was a massive effort for the girls being the first time we have taken a ladies team to the state championships. Sunday morning, the ladies drew Sunshine Coast South again, who hadn’t won a game all carnival and came out blasting on Sunday morning in the quarter finals. The ladies went down (5-3) which saw them bow out of the carnival and end their 2013 quest. The teams spent the afternoon supporting all the other northern teams and discussing preparations for 2014 already. Weipa definitely left their mark on Caloundra, with push-up boys, statues and music and dancing for five hours at the club house for the finals. All the other teams loved us and tried their hardest to be part of us. Congratulations to PJ Ahmat and Savannah Jia-Craige who made the Queensland sides for State of Origin and will be off to Wollongong later in the year to compete in a three-game series against NSW. A massive thank you to Mary Coffey for the esky again, Rob Brady for the marquee, Lionel and Gwen Brady for dinner Saturday night, all the players who put in 100 per cent and supported each other the whole way. Our sponsors The Western Cape Bulletin, Whuntree Sound and Carpentaria Contracting, your continued support for this growing sport is very much appreciated. Your logos all over our gear was noticed by all, with many people asking us about your companies. Thank you, will be back on to you again later on in the year for support for the 2014 campaign. Next year, Weipa Oztag hopes to take

Oztag results and fixtures

Top: Savannah Jia-Craige was selected to play in the open ladies State of Origin side and PJ Ahmat (bottom) earned a place on the open mens State of Origin team.

an open men’s and ladies side to the state competition, and also an over 30s men’s team. So for all you ex-footy players, dads looking for a new hobby and geriatrics wanting a taste of a sports carnival again . . . watch this space. We are taking a couple of months off, then we will be back training again in July ready for 2014.

RESUlTS FROM ROUND 8

CIA (6) def Show Stoppers (5) Sportsfisher (6) def Accelerators (1) Gotcha (11) def Gatecrashers (2) Raiders (6) def Pugs Away (2) Saints (5) def Mad Dogs (0) Razorbacks (12) def Infocus (5) Soup A Stars (5) def Scherger All Sorts (forfeit)

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TEAMS Infocus v Accelerators Gotcha v Mad Dogs Show Stoppers v Saints Pugs Away v Sportsfisher Raiders v Gatecrashers Razorbacks v Soup a Stars Scherger All Sorts v CIA

FiElD 1 2 1 2 1 2 1

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New $15m training facility could lure All Blacks to Cairns FNQ Rugby has hailed the proposed $15 million high-performance training centre in Cairns as a launchpad for attracting the All Blacks and Wallabies to Far North Queensland, and retaining the region’s hottest young talent. The state-of-the-art facility, to be based at West Barlow Park, would be used as a state-of-the-art training base by the region’s three top-tier rectangular sports sides: Northern Pride rugby league team, FNQFC soccer team and Cairns Thunder rugby union. And aside from the obvious performance benefits to the three codes, FNQ Rugby president Robert Brennan said the economic value to the region would be immense if the facility, projected to generate $6.51 of economic activity for every $1 spent, received the go-ahead. “We need to put it in the minds of the All Blacks, Wallabies, Queensland Reds and other top-level international and national rugby sides that Cairns is a fantastic base for training to prepare for big matches,” he said. “For example, when the All Blacks go to Brisbane to play the Wallabies, they have to battle with traffic to get to and from their hotel and training facility, and it’s difficult to get around. “They also have a lower profile because the Wallabies are in town as well, often attracting most of the media attention. “If we had a world-class training facility in Cairns where the All Blacks could come for their pre-Test training, with the lure of it taking just five minutes to get from their hotel to the training camp, along with all the promotional benefits, then they’ll come. “We’ve also got the reef, rainforest and other fantastic activities in a paradise location to attract teams here, and the follow-on economic benefits to the region of a team like the All Blacks coming here would be huge. “But they’re top-level professional athletes, and we would need a state-of-theart training facility like the one proposed to get them here.”

The economic benefits of luring a popular sporting side to the region was exemplified in last month’s NRL trial match in Cairns between St. George Illawarra Dragons and North Queensland Cowboys. The fixture attracted more than 1,000 tourists to the region and generated approximately $1 million into the local economy. Mr Brennan also praised the three local codes – rugby union, rugby league and soccer – for working together to help provide better opportunities for young, local players. “There’s a great unity between the three codes to push for a facility like this in Cairns, and it’s great to be working together to make it happen,” he said. “At the moment, our best young players have to leave Far North Queensland and move to Brisbane and other hubs where they have state-of-the-art facilities, to pursue their rugby careers. “I know this is also the case with both rugby league and soccer with Northern Pride and FNQFC, and their best young talent having to move away from the region.” Mr Brennan also said the facility would help young Indigenous players stay close to their families and friends during crucial teenage and young adulthood years. “It is proven that some Indigenous players struggle when they’re asked to move away from their communities at a young age, and have to try and settle in a big city,” he said. “This centre would help those Indigenous players to stay close to their families, while also allowing them to train in world-class facilities which will keep them on track for a professional sporting career. “We’re losing our best young players, but an appropriate facility in Cairns would change that, and we’d be able to help them on their career path locally.”

Weipa wet season rugby league to commence late April Alf Wilson story

ThE Weipa wet season rugby league competition will commence on April 27 and two rounds will be played before there is a selection trial to pick a Central Cape Representative side. The representative side will compete in the Remote Area Rugby League Challenge in Cairns on May 25 and 26. Competing teams will be Torres Strait, Central

Cape, Southern Cape, Three Rivers, Bowen and Palm Island with a possible NPA side in as well. This was all discussed and ratified during a phone link-up between officials from the regions concerned on Monday night. The annual general meeting of the new Cape Yo r k R u g b y L e a g u e elected Angela Lui from Napranum as president, Loretta Glanville the secretary and Kowan-

yama’s Dave Kennedy as treasurer. David Maiden, the Queensland Rugby League regional co-ordinator, will soon be preparing a draw for the Cape Cluster which will commence June 29 with five rounds plus finals. Competing teams at this stage include Weipa Raiders, Napranum, Coen, Lockhart River, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama and maybe NPA.

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the myriads of small baitfish. The Mission River bridge has a plethora of fish taking live bait. Tomomi Kanamori got a 68cm Barra on a live Mullet at the bridge on Easter Sunday. A large GT was caught along with Blue Salmon at the bridge as well, but it can be a lottery on who catches what, as some get fish and others miss out. ‘Til next week calm seas, slight breezes and tight lines.

Joh Dean up the Hey a couple of times over the Easter break and had some good results using live Mullet, landing Barra to 60cms, Queenfish and using Prawns accounted for Grunter and a small Jew. Phil Manion and his son Max fished up the Hey with live bait and scored Barra to 80cm. There have been small schools of Golden Trevally working the flats around Roberts Creek with some big Queenies feeding on

Bargenquest, working for Fish Philliskirk, found some large Queenfish and Golden Trevally and also spotted a large school of Permit. Greg Piper and Aedan Busmer fished out at the leads on Monday afternoon and landed Golden Trevally, Queenfish, Barra and Mangrove Jack. In the rivers there have been some good Barra taking lures and bait in both the Hey and the Mission Rivers. I fished with

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with State Cup efforts By Weipa Oztag co-ordinator, Cicely Baira

Players from the Weipa razorbacks Oztag open men’s and ladies teams made their way down to Brisbane at the end of March (some with families in tow) to attend the Queensland Oztag senior state Cup. From the airport we jumped in mini-vans and started our trek up to Caloundra where the carnival was to be held. A small detour on the way to pick up ex-local boy Jeffery Berry from the Nudgee servo and we were on our way. On arrival to Caloundra and our accommodation for the weekend (the Gemini Resort) players were presented with their uniforms and sent packing to bed. Friday saw our first series of games. The boys drew a hard pool, playing Capricorn Coast and South Brisbane Fire (the eventual State Cup champions) on the first day. The open men’s side went down to Capricorn Coast (7-6) and (10-4) to the Fire. Their spirits were still high leading into Saturday’s games, and all put in a great effort. Special mention should go to PJ Ahmat with no missed tags, and Jack Sagigi who ran out of his skin. Patch and his dropped ball over the line also had all the girls cheering. The open ladies side had only one game on Friday, playing our neighbours Cairns where the girls were successful (10-1). The next morning the ladies side played Sunshine Coast South Sharks straight up, where they drew (3-3). The following game against Brisbane City saw the girls draw again (3-3), and finally finished the day with an outstanding win against Capricorn Coast (13-2), with Tari Sagigi and Floria King-Smith leading the way for the girls.  continued page 18

The Weipa Razorbacks open ladies side made it into the finals of the Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup.

Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup competitors the Weipa Razaorbacks open men’s team in Caloundra.