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Bushfires threaten to close Airport
Horn Island Rural Fire Brigade officers Jack Anson and Ben Doolah deploy a controlled backburn along the firebreak at Vidgen Creek on Monday, September 3, as bushfires continue to burn in high winds on three fronts on the island, threatening the closure of Horn Airport. PHOTO: MARK ROY By MARK ROY DELIBERATELY lit fires came close to shutting down Horn Island Airport last week, as a skeleton crew of fire officers battled the blazes for four days running. First officer with the Horn Island Rural Fire Brigade, Ben McKeown, said while his crews mainly “fought fire with fire” by backburning, they still needed to draw thousands of litres of water from hydrants at Wasaga Village and the airport to control the outbreaks. Tracked down by the Torres
News near Vidgen Creek on Horn Island, Mr McKeown and three other fire officers - Jack Anson, Ben Doolah and Danny O’Brien - were coming to the end of a solid day’s work tackling the heat, smoke, wind and flame on Monday, September 3. “We fight fire with fire, and don’t use much water, but since day one on Friday we’ve drawn about 15-18,000 litres of water,” Mr McKeown said. Covered in soot and sweat, his team were backburning along a newly cut firebreak as a fire front bore down on them from the south,
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fanned by strong prevailing winds. With their usual crew of 13 reduced to only 8, the crew were nearing the end of their tether - but were also on the verge of successfully containing the fires. “This fire started near Reservoir Hill around 8 or 9pm,” Mr McKeown said. “When we got out on Friday morning, it was down in the gullies along Ratbag Ridge. “We tried containing it, but we had 30-knot winds, and she jumped the road to the north side. “With the wind conditions on that
day, it presented a threat to houses.” He said the Torres Shire Council had organised for a grader to come through and cut firebreaks, but were in the middle of waiting for the new grader to arrive and sending the old one away when the fires struck. “We were able to get the Torres Shire Council front-end loader and backhoe in to help with the firebreaks, and the houses are pretty well safe now,” he said. “Once we got the firefront past the last residential property on the ridge on Sunday afternoon, we focused on the airport.”
Mr McKeown said he “called it quits” around midnight on Sunday before returning at 6.30am to continue the fight the following day. “It’s been another long day,” he said with a smile. First officer McKeown - who is also the assistant airport manager, acting local controller of the SES, and senior instructor for the local firies - said smoke from a fire set near Cable Beach had obscured the Horn Airport runway as winds whipped the fire front across the island. Continued Page 3 >>
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Torres Strait two join JCU alumni honour board TWO Torres Strait scholars are among four Indigenous graduates of James Cook University honoured by the University honoured as Outstanding Alumni. Judy Ketchell and Ali Timothy Drummond were part of the gorup of 12 who received the awards. The Awards recognise graduates of JCU who have made an outstanding contribution in their field of endeavour at a local, state, national and/or international level. Judith Ketchell, who is Executive Principal at Tagai State College in the Torres Strait, is a descendant of Torres Strait Islanders. Born in Cairns, she now heads a college that has 17 school campuses and TAFE facilities across 15 islands in the Torres Strait. Mrs Ketchell enrolled at JCU as a special entry student with the Aboriginal and Islander Teacher Education Program and graduated in 1982. She completed her Bachelor of Education in 1995. Ali Jimmy Drummond, who is Indigenous Nurse Advisor in the Nursing and Midwifery Office of Queensland Health, is a descendant of the Dauareb people of Murray Island and the Wuthathi people of north-eastern Cape York. He graduated from JCU with a
Bachelor of Nursing Science in 2005 and was awarded the Sally Goold Award in his final year of study for most outstanding Indigenous nursing student. The other two Indigenous students were: Dr Ngiare Brown, who was foundation chief executive officer with the Aboriginal Indigenous Doctors Association and is currently a Medical Officer with the Association, is a Yuin nation woman from the south coast of New South Wales. Dr Brown graduated from JCU with a Masters in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 2000. Traven Lea, who is Special Adviser to the Australian Government initiative, Australian Medicare Local Alliance, is a descendant of the Wuli-Wuli, Darambal and Djirubal people from South-East Queensland. He completed a Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at JCU in 1999 and later attained a Masters of Epidemiology at the Australian National University. Each of JCU’s four faculties nominated two Outstanding Alumni and one Early Career Alumni for the awards. Dr Brown and Traven Lea were the award winners from the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular
Dr Ali jimmy Drummond, Associate Professor Ngiare Brown, Mrs Judith Ketchell and Mr Traven Lea at the awards ceremony. Photo courtesy of Rob Parsons, Through the Looking Glass. Sciences, while Ali Drummond “Listening to the profiles of The other recipients of the was the faculty’s Early Career today’s awardees shows that JCU awards were: nominee. is producing outstanding alumni Outstanding Alumni Mrs Ketchell was put forward all around the world and they Dr Rose Evaster-Aderolili, for her award by the Faculty are doing an outstanding job,” Professor Ian Mackinnon, of Arts, Education and Social she said. Bill Mitchell, Sciences. “And today’s wonderful group Professor Clive Moore, JCU’s Vice Chancellor Pro- of JCU alumni is just a snapshot Dr Richard Smith. fessor Sandra Harding told the of the many graduates who have Early Career gathering in Townsville that JCU’s gone on from their time at the Winsome Denyer, aim was to produce graduates and University to make their mark on Dr Mariana Fuentes, discoveries that make a difference. the world.” Diane Ruhl.
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Bushfires threaten to close Airport “These fires are putting the firies’ lives in danger.”
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Thursday Island author emerges as a winner By MARK ROY
FIRE-FIGHTING HEROES: Ben McKeown, Ben Doolah, Danny O’Brien and Jack Anson from Horn Island Rural Fire Brigade on Monday afternoon, happy and relieved to have the bushfires under control. PHOTO: MARK ROY of the island, said Monday the the fire had only been going for << From Page 1 He said if the smoke had gotten deliberately lit fires had put lives about half an hour, and skidmarks on the road showed someone was in any worse, the airport would have in danger. “We were out on the tour yester- a hurry to get away.” been forced to close in the interests day, but we were not allowed out He said the same scenario reof passenger safety. peated itself year after year. “Obviously the smoke is a hazard there today,” Ms Seekee said. “It’s not just that we are unable “After the fires start on Thursday to planes trying to take off or land if the pilots can’t see the runway,” Mr to operate our business - these fires Island, our crews start thinking are putting the firies’ lives in danger. ‘here we go again’,” he said. McKeown said. “And the ridge fire put peoples’ “The fires will start up on Horn And while the tarmac eventually Island soon after. Last year around remained open, roads on the eastern houses in danger.” Mr McKeown said he was sure this time we fought about five in a side of the island were closed to trafperiod of two weeks.” fic, after a tour bus with passengers the fires did not start by accident. “The one at the back of the island The Rural Fire Brigade was on board had to run the gauntlet of was deliberately lit around 1.30pm,” always looking for volunteers, he three fire fronts on Sunday. said. There are two WWII aircraft he said. wrecks on the eastern side of the “I received a call about 1.50 “It’s very hard to get the younger airport, along with other sites that when I was still up in the airport, generation interested. No-one wants to do something for nothing these attract tourists. and drove straight out there. Vanessa Seekee, who runs tours “When I got there, I could see days.”
THURSDAY ISLAND author Catherine Titasey was amongst some august literary company last Tuesday, September 4. Ms Titasey, who has lived in the Torres Strait for 20 years, travelled to Brisbane where she accepted the Emerging Queensland Author - Manuscript Award at the inaugural Queensland Literary Awards. “It hasn’t sunk in yet, it’s been quite surreal,” Ms Titasey told the Torres News on Thursday. She was recognised alongside such notable writers as Frank Moorhouse, who won the Fiction Book Award for Cold Light, and well-known Queensland writer Janette Turner Hospital, now based in the United States, who won the Australian Short Story Collection award. Robin De Crespigny from Melbourne picked up the Non-Fiction Book Award for The People Smuggler. Sue Smith from Sydney won the Television Script Award for her work on the television drama, Mabo, which starred Thursday Island’s own Jimi Bani as Uncle Koiki Mabo. Ms Titasey won her award for her unpublished manuscript, Island of the Unexpected. The University of Queensland Press will help her edit her manuscript and will publish it as a book. “It’s very exciting; I met with the principal editor yesterday, and it was quite surreal, talking about my book and how and when it is going to be published,” she said. Ms Titasey was also invited to speak for an hour at the Brisbane Writers’
Festival, which was due to get underway on Friday, September 7. “I’m really nervous about reading an unpublished work, as I’ll be alongside Frank Moorhouse and Robin De Crespigny,” she said. “So I want to talk about the awards. What is important is how these awards came about, and the dedicated people who made that happen.” Premier Campbell Newman tore up the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards in April, soon after being elected to office. And while he had not said specifically that the awards would be axed during his election campaign, he argued the $244,000 saving was part of the Liberal National Party’s promised cost-cutting drive. Ms Titasey said she wanted to speak about how important it was to have literary awards. “If it wasn’t for awards, I would have given up writing by now,” she said. “I would have stopped writing.” Speaking in April, a spokesperson for Mr Newman said “existing programs will continue to be reviewed to determine if the cost of these initiatives could contribute to this savings strategy”. Past winners of the fiction book award include Tim Winton (The Turning, 2005), Richard Flanagan (Wanting, 2009), Helen Garner (The Spare Room, 2008), J.M. Coetzee (Summertime, 2010; Elizabeth Costello, 2004), Peter Carey (True History of the Kelly Gang, 2001) and Les Murray (Fredy Neptune, 1999). Below: Cate and Tony Titasey.
Agnes Fox a national finalist in Landcare Awards HORN Island local Agnes Fox has been selected as a finalist in a national award that encourages Australians to adopt sustainable and productive agricultural practices. The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has welcomed the nomination, which recognises outstanding individual effort. The TSRA provided financial and technical support for Mrs Fox, who started development of the Harmony Garden in the grounds of the Horn Island Tagai campus in 1999. Landcare award national finalist, Agnes Fox, gets some help with vegetable seedlings from Moigeta, The inaugural Bob Simmie and Dulcie Loban. ognition for the sustainable community food gardens so important in encouraging H a w k e Aw a r d w a s presented at the National management aspirations of with evidence of subsistence healthy eating through comLandcare Awards in Sydney Torres Strait communities agriculture and gardening munity gardening. “Agnes runs the volunteer on September 4, 2012, to New and the rise in national aware- occurring across the region group that meets to tend the South Wales dairy farmer, ness of the unique differences for over 2,500 years. “However, since settle- well-established garden and between mainland Landcare Lynne Strong. TSRA Chairperson Toshie activity and those being ment and the introduction of harvest the resulting fruit and Kris said Mrs Fox’s selec- explored in remote regions grocery stores and processed vegetables. “She has also played a tion as one of three national such as Torres Strait,” Mr western food the practice of ‘mekem gaden’ (making pivotal role in researching a finalists was an outstanding Kris said. variety of local plants, with “The Torres Strait Islands gardens) has declined. acknowledgement of her humhave a rich history of sus“This is why the work of the diversity of tropical fruit ble and tireless efforts. “It is also significant rec- tainable horticulture and people such as Agnes Fox is trees growing over time.”
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MURRAY Islanders will return to the polls after the second of three contested returns in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council elections was overturned in a Cairns court last week. Aven Stanley Noah (pictured right) was elected Mer councillor in the local government elections held in April 2012, after polling 117 votes, 34 votes ahead of the only other candidate, Ron Day, with 74. A similar decision last month overturned Jerry Stephen’s victory in the Ugar (Stephen Island) division, while the councillor for Dauan, Joel Gaidan, is still awaiting a decision on his fate. On Tuesday, September 6, the Court of Disputed Returns has found Mr Noah did not live on the island for the proscribed two years before the poll. But Mr Noah says his eligibility to hold office should not rest on a technicality, but be in accordance with the wishes of indigenous elders who chose him to lead the community in accordance with “cultural protocols dating back centuries”. And Mr Noah, the nephew of one of Eddie Mabo’s fellow plaintiffs in the landmark native title case, says he is more determined than ever to stay on the island and fight for the rights of his people. “This month will make it one year I have been back on Mer,” Mr Noah told the Torres News after last week’s decision. “Whilst the Ron Day camp may be jubilant in taking me out, I will still be a vocal Murray Islander. “They will see me at all the community meetings, and I will continue to represent my people 110 per cent - whatever it takes for the betterment of the community.” Mr Day mounted the challenge in the civil courts to force the Electoral Commission Queensland to either hold a by-election or declare him the winner. Justice Jim Henry ruled for a by-election, and Mr Noah vowed not to give up the fight. “On my return I will try to get a proxy candidate, and I will be championing them in the by-election,” he said. Mr Noah told the court it was protocol for a “fighting club” to be handed to a young warrior to take over as leader of Murray Island, and local elders
had said to him “you are the one”. “(The elders) looked at me as a young person who would lead the community forward and take Mer Island into the 21st century,” he said. “I took that understanding that one day I would submit to be the candidate for Mer.” Before moving into his aunt’s spare bedroom on Murray Island in September 2010, Cr Noah was a radio broadcaster on 4MW, based on Thursday Island, where he hosted a politically charged talkback show. Mr Day said Mr Noah visited Murray Island only about six times a year before 2010. Mr Noah said it was a disappointment for the community that there was only a “small pool of articulate candidates” who should not have to sit and wait for two years before running for office. Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli has said the state government will consider reforming the residency provisions under the Local Government Act. The Queensland Electoral Commission is yet to announce the date for the by-election.
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Federation Guard honours Milne Bay veterans By MARK ROY TWO naval officers from the Torres Strait - members of Australia’s Federation Guard - stood alongside eight Australian veterans in Papua New Guinea last month. The officers attended a memorial service at Milne Bay’s Turnbull Field, Papua New Guinea, to commemorate the battle’s 70th anniversary. Seaman Boatswain Arthur Robert Bagie, from Injinoo, and Seaman Boatswain Mate Chanaya Resek-Takai formed part of the catafalque guard at an official dawn service at Milne Bay, PNG, Sunday 26 August. They mounted the catafalque guard to acknowledge the anniversary of the battle, as members of Number 75 Squadron along with dignitaries watched. The battle holds a significant
place in Australian and Allied military history, being the first definitive Allied repulse of Japanese land forces during the Second World War. Britain’s Second World War Field Marshal Slim recognised the victory’s psychological importance, with the now famous words: “It was Australian soldiers who first broke the spell of the invincibility of the Japanese Army.”. Japanese forces landed at Milne Bay on the night of August 25, 1942, aiming to secure it as one of two main routes to Port Moresby. The now iconic Kokoda Track was the other. Smn Resek-Takai said her posting to PNG and the ceremony at Alotau had been an “eye-opener”. “It was a great experience, standing there facing the eight veterans, and I felt very proud to be representing my people in the
Torres Strait,” she said. “Going to Papua New Guinea meant a lot to me, because my mother was born there in the highlands, and has not been back. “Seeing all those people in Milne Bay, who are happy with what little they have, made me think I should be happy with what I have.” After graduating last year from the recruitment school in Victoria, she was posted “straight to Canberra” as part of Australia’s Federation Guard. “My posting next year will be with HMAS Anzac in Sydney,” she said. “As a Boatswain’s Mate, my job involves weapons handling, and along with the boat work it makes for a very exciting job. “I’ve always wanted to do a job that reminded me of home - being out on the water.”
Speaking to the Torres News soon after his arrival back home, Smn Bagie said it was a “very honourable feeling” to be part of Australia’s Federation Guard on his first trip overseas. “It was the first time I’ve had a passport and used it,” he said. “It was good to show respect and honour to those veterans on behalf of the Australian people.” He said he had “never looked back” after joining the Defence Indigenous Development Program earlier this year. “After I was dropped as a fourth-year apprentice in cabinetmaking, and I told my boss I will do the DIDP and prove to you that I’m worth keeping,” Smn Bagie said. “But I never went back. I’m definitely happy with this career - I have a stable job, and can be a good role model for my community.”
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Fancy a sea change? By MARK ROY SANDIE and Greg Edwards, who own and run Torres Strait Tours, have been on Thursday Island for 25 years. And while the couple and their business are still going strong, Sandie says the time has come for them to put the wheel of their ferry service into new hands. “I’m interested in doing other projects now,” Sandie said. “Greg and I, while we love the ferry and tour work, believe it is for someone who is younger and energetic, who wants to use it as a stepping stone to build their own successful business.” So the Torres Strait Tours business is now up for sale, she said. The sale includes boats, buses and bookings, together with access to the private wharf, pontoons, and slipway. Along with the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, this adds up to an opportunity not to be missed. “Working on a our boats, meeting people, it is wonderful. I would not like being stuck in an office all day,” Sandie said. “Everybody we have working with us loves the variety. “Every day is a different day, and you are in
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Mackay!” she said. “I just wanted to lay down and get my breath.” Sandie wound up in the hospital at 3am, spending the next three days in intensive care. “They treat it as a heart condition. It’s just as serious, but my issue was not life-threatening, just life changing,” she explained. “I’d just like to let everyone know that I’m okay. Continued Page 12 >>
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joseph sedeN Joseph Seden comes from Horn Island and graduated from Tagai State College last year. He plays Matthew, the leader of the music group, Ailan Krew, with his sister Mandy, and with Jayson. He and Jayson argue a lot because he hates how Jayson treats Lindy and her baby. Lindy is Matthew’s cousin. Matthew is torn between his commitment to the church and the temptation to hook up with Elise.
Matthew seems like a pretty good guy. He has his mind set on what he wants. He’s protective about his sister, Mandy, and about girls in general. He loves his music and likes going to church. He’s pretty much like me in real life so the character suited me well. Have you acted before? I did drama at school. Acting is pretty good. I enjoyed myself. You sing in Ailan Krew’s Uncool Love film clip. What was that like? The singing part was good but it’d be better if I had a voice! I was surprised. I never thought the video clip would end up being that good. What was it like being the show? I liked working with the other actors. It was fun and I enjoyed myself. At first it was a bit difficult but it got easier day by day.
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In Kasa Por Yarn, Jayson is the father of a sick baby in Cairns. All his friends and family on the island want him to acknowledge and support the baby. Jayson even gets into fights about it. All it takes is one night of unprotected sex and you can have an unwanted pregnancy or get a sexually transmitted infection. You don’t have to have sex if you don’t want to. If you go on a date, it doesn’t mean you have to have sex. Going on a date can just mean hanging out, talking or watching a movie. Condoms will protect you from Sexually Transmitted Infections
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“I don’t want compensation for me but for my Bai who has been through so much.” Harald F. Stock, PhD., Chief Executive Officer of the Grünenthal Group, said in a speech on August 31: “On behalf of Grünenthal with its shareholders and all employees, I would like to take the opportunity at this moment of remembrance today to express our sincere regrets about the consequences of Thalidomide and our deep sympathy for all those affected, their mothers
and their families. “We see both the physical hardship and the emotional stress that the affected, their families and particularly their mothers, had to suffer because of Thalidomide and still have to endure day-by-day. “The Thalidomide tragedy took place 50 years ago in a world completely different from today. The international scientific community,
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names, but never as thalidomide. In Australia it was chiefly sold as Distaval, but also as Tensival, Asmaval, Valgris and Valgraine. Thalidomide drugs were strong sellers. It was not until 1961 that two independent doctors - one Australian, one German - connected the drug to malformations which were presenting at birth. Mrs Tapau still lives on Murray Island, but is in Townsville staying at the Kelso house of a daughter Dawn Bindoraho whilst she is having medical treatment at the hospital. The Torres News visited Mrs Tapau on September 4 and she became emotional as she spoke of thalidomide and the affect it has had on her family. “Back in 1974 when I was pregnant carrying Bai I went to a private doctor and was given seven different medications for morning sickness and one was thalidomide. “I then switched to the hospital and I was taken off them with three months to go. I knew something was wrong when I was in labour for 36 hours at the hospital,” Mrs Tapau said. Mrs Tapau said she was told on birth that Bai had disabilities and authorities had recommended she be adopted. “I considered Bai a blessing and wouldn’t do that but there was another baby born there who had affects of thalidomide and he was,” she said. Mrs Tapau said she didn’t receive a disability pension for Bai until she was 18 months old. “I don’t want compensation for me but for my Bai who has been through so much,” she said. Quietly spoken Mrs Tapau said some years back authorities had visited Torres Strait Islands to interview family who had been victims of thalidomide. “But we never heard anything more about it,” she said. Mrs Tapua is hopeful that now the apology has been forthcoming it may result in a class action by victims against the big drug company.
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A healthy, safe Cultural Festival is in the right spirit
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KRL Junior Rugby League Under 15s. The junior league play their last games of the season this Saturday, September 15 from 9am at Ken Brown Oval.
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Mon 10. Hash House Harriers run, 5.50pm Tue 11. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI, 9am Tue 11. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall, 5pm Tue 11. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry, 7pm Wed 12. Antenatal classes, Maternity Unit TI, 6 - 7pm, 4069 0222 Wed 12. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6 - 8pm Wed 12. Wongai Wednesday, Seaman Dan plays Wongai Hotel restaurant, Horn Island, 6.30 - 9pm Thu 13. TS Carpentaria Cadets, TI Joint Defence Facility, 5.30 - 7.30pm Fri 14. It’s Floral Friday, and floral attire is a must! Fri 14. Nominations close, KCD Basketball Carnival. Call Thomas Loban on 4030 6820 Fri 14. Nominations close, Winds of Zenadth Best Dressed Business competition, 4069 1336 Fri 14. TI Rotary Club breakfast, Malu Paru, Grand Hotel, 7am, 0438 747 853 Fri 14. Mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Fri 14. Cocktails by the pool, Jardine Motel, 7pm Fri 14. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Sat 15. Torres Strait Regional Authority election 2012 Mon 17 - Thu 20. Optometrist visiting Badu Sat 22. Peninsula Pirates Regatta, Umagico to Seisia, Seisia Fishing Club 4203 0990 Mon 24 - Thu 27. Optometrist visiting Bamaga Thu 27 - Sat 29. KCD Basketball Carnival, Torres Shire Sports Complex. Sat 29. TSIRC Division 13 byelection, Ugar (Stephen Island) Tue 30. Deadly Awards, SBS One
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I AM responding to the Torres News Thumbs Down (Page 8) 3-9 September issue. In nearly every case, new legislation or Council by-laws make no difference whatsoever to well-run organisations or events. Good organisations or organisers already do all the things the legislation requires because it has always been good sense to do so. The unfortunate part is when we, as a society, have to pass laws to make sure everyone, and
SOMETIMES we all put rivers out of sight and out of mind. The reality is, as readers are reading this letter now, 31 per cent of Australia’s rivers have been damaged in some way and numerous species of fish in Australia are under threat. There has been a lot of abuse and neglect around our rivers. Some have been used as sewers and waste dumping grounds. Here’s the big positive. Sunday, September 30 is World Rivers Day across the planet, including Australia. We want schools and communities groups in your local area to consider organising some kind of celebration in the lead up to that day to reconnect with rivers. We also want people in your local area to send us a photo of their favourite spot on the river locally because we are going to build a big tribute to rivers across Australia.
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For the safety and well-being of the stall holders themselves, our community and our visitors, stall owners have also been requested to comply with basic health and safety requirements. There is no question that doing things properly takes a little more time and effort than doing things that are a compromise, but the reduced risks make it so much more worthwhile. Dalassa Yorkston, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Shire Council.
AS Australian church leaders, we stand together to express our grave concern at the passing of legislation to allow for the offshore processing and indefinite detention of asylum seekers. Core to the Christian faith is the principle of ‘welcoming the stranger’, and Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan guides us as we seek to care for those who are vulnerable and marginalised in society. As Christians, we are called to cross the road to help, to not turn away those in need. The Seventh Forum of the National Council of Churches in Australia in 2010 called on all political parties to meet Australia’s responsibilities by “accommodating and processing in Australia asylum seekers who reach Australian territory”. Australia is an open and hospitable country. Many of our churches grew here as a result of people having fled places of violence or migrating to seek better futures for their families. We welcome the commitment of the Government to increase the number of places in our humanitarian program to 20,000 and hope that it will continue to increase the program as the Houston Panel has recommended. However, we are deeply troubled by the potential for asylum seekers to suffer adverse mental health consequences and to experience other detrimental impacts as a result of this legislation. We are concerned that this damages our credibility and, in particular, our ability to negotiate a humane regional system of protection. Finding answers to this complicated humanitarian challenge is difficult.
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Please send photos to patricia@riverfoundation.org.au. We ask your readers to join us in celebrating local rivers. All the answers ultimately lie in action. Doing something makes a real difference. Our rivers - at a local level - deserve nothing less. Our rivers provide jobs, food, tourism, recreation and much more. We want people to reconnect to local rivers. We know that the water quality of many rivers has been affected. We know river flows have been reduced. Investing in our rivers right now is investing in tomorrow. Millions will celebrate around the world and every day heroes are everywhere. People can get more information at www.riverfoundation.org.au Be a local hero because rivers are critical to local communities. Matthew Reddy International RiverFoundation
THUMBS UP: To all the volunteers at the Seisia Fishing Club: a hefty pat on the back for making the Variety Bash dinners and entertainment a great success, especially those who worked tirelessly for five days solid and also visitors who assisted. THUMBS DOWN: To the self-appointed lawyer defending his staff who park in front of other businesses, not just for a few hours, or even a day, but for a week at a time. Tell your staff to park in front of your shop for a start, and mind your own business in the meantime.
Church leaders condemn asylum seeker legislation
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nity members have to enjoy a healthy and safe, as well as spiritual, festival. To ensure that our festival retains its authenticity and that the stalls showcase the rich variety of food, craft and talent our culture embraces, stall owners have been requested to provide Council with an outline of what they intend to present.
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Mon 8 - Wed 10. Optometrist visiting Saibai Thu 11. Optometrist visiting Boigu Mon 15. Optometrist visiting Thursday Island Tue 16. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI, 9am Sat 27. Horn Island community clean up
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not just the good operators, does the right thing. O u r Cultural Festival is a very special event and every effort is being made to ensure that it stays true to its origins, without compromising the basic rights that our visitors and commu-
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As long as our world is broken and countries are ravaged by war, then people will flee violence and persecution. But as a rich and secure nation, Australia has a particular responsibility to ensure that we work positively with other nations to develop a range of strategies that are grounded in compassion and that seek to honour the moral responsibility we have to victims of violence and persecution. It is only through such cooperation that we can provide asylum seekers with real alternatives to undertaking a desperate boat journey to find safety. Signed by The Most Reverend Doctor Phillip Aspinall, Primate, Anglican Church in Australia. Reverend Craig Brown, Federal Coordinator, Churches of Christ in Australia. Commissioner James Condon, Australia Eastern Territory, The Salvation Army. Ms Maxine Cooper, Yearly Meeting Clerk, Religious Society of Friends. Reverend Professor Andrew Dutney, President, Uniting Church in Australia. Dr Joe Goodall, Moderator, Congregational Federation of Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. The Most Reverend Denis Hart, President, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.
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Ministerial discussions calm water debate TORRES Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) Mayor Fred Gela met with Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli recently to discuss matters of priority for the people of the Torres Strait. The issue of essential infrastructure had the potential to be a hot topic between the two, in light of recent media allegations between the state and federal governments in regards to funding for water infrastructure programs in the Torres Strait.
Cr Gela expressed to Mr Crisafulli how important it was to deliver necessary infrastructure for life in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council area. After the meeting, Cr Gela said that discussions with the minister had been “very positive”. “Minister Crisafulli’s commitment to the Torres Strait was never an issue,” Cr Gela said. “I can only think it was budgetary pressures that led to the recent reporting by the press.” Cr Gela said Mr Crisafulli was
open and honest in his discussions. “Money is available for essential infrastructure, however before the state commits to such funds, we as local government and the community have to be assured that we have good quality infrastructure that we can afford to build and maintain into the future,” Cr Gela said. “The state government is very determined to commit assistance to essential infrastructure after changes are made to the delivery model,” he said.
TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela.
“The ongoing need to address access to basic essential-to-life infrastructure in the Torres Strait has been acknowledged by the Newman Government and we will also continue to commit to the partnership that has been forged with the Australian Government,” Mayor Gela said. TSIRC looks forward to progress on funding allocation so that infrastructure can proceed to secure a better future for the Torres Strait, he said.
powersavvy launches new energy-saving Business Pack their bottom line.” The free powersavvy Business Pack includes: A guide to running an energy efficient business, energy efficiency checklist, action planner, Daily Usage Chart and Graph, instructions on how to read your meter, posters, worksheets, magnets, stickers, lanyard and a thermometer. Every year, about 28 million litres of diesel fuel are needed to power 34 communities across the Torres Strait, Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf of Carpentaria - about the same as 11 Olympic-sized pools. Mr Elmer said powersavvy aims to reduce power usage in businesses, government buildings, homes, schools and early childhood education and care services, by changing the way people think about and use power. “Being smart about using power saves money, and also saves diesel fuel that makes the power in remote communities,” he said. “There are many other reasons for local businesses to become energy efficient. “These include saving money, improving the performance and extending the life of equipment, improving the comfort of their workplace, reducing pollution, improving the environment, increasing the value of their business, improving their public image, and even just feeling better.” The pack also includes details about powersavvy’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program, which provides Torres Strait and NPA businesses with generous energy efficiency rebates. “If any local business needs to install, change or upgrade an air conditioner, commercial or domestic refrigerator, water heater, pump, lighting or other electrical appliances, then we may be able to provide funding to help them save energy and money,” said Mr Elmer. If you are a Torres Strait or NPA business and would like to speak to a powersavvy energy expert, phone 4080 4836 or email info@powersavvy.com.au
Some remote ATMs could be fee free THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to allow a number of banks and ATM deployers to provide fee free balances and withdrawals at selected existing ATMs in very remote Indigenous communities. “The government, financial sector and
Indigenous communities have grappled with the issue of high ATM fees in very remote Indigenous communities for a number of years,” ACCC chairman Rod Sims said. “The ACCC proposes to authorise a project coordinated by the Australian Bankers’ Association to provide fee free ATM withdrawals and balance inquiries at
selected ATMs as a temporary way of addressing this issue. “The project does not extend to deposits or other ATM transactions more broadly.” Submissions on the draft determination are due by September 28 and any requests for a pre-decision conference should be lodged by September 14.
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2012 tsra election
Dauan: Sam Colin George MAKA IT is a privilege and an honour for me to contest the upcoming election for the TSRA representing Dauan. My aim is to understand programs TSRA
has implemented with consultation from members of each Island and NPA communities with their thoughts, ideas and direction for our region. I can and will work closely and align with the functions and vision TSRA is delivering that benefit our culture, which is the heart of our people. Keeping our culture strong, guided Erub: Kenny BEDFORD Contesting the Erub seat at the 2012 TSRA election, Kenny Bed-
ford believes “families cooperating and working together to share the responsibility of building a better community is key to our community well being and a successful future for our children”. In his past term as the TSRA Member for Erub,
Mr Bedford was elected by the Board to serve as the TSRA Alternate Deputy Chair and to hold the challenging Marine and Fisheries Portfolio on the TSRA Executive. He has served the TSRA and Torres Strait region exceptionally in these additional leadership roles and has championed significant structural and policy developments in the areas of Fisheries and Economic Development. Erubam le have respectively benefited
EDITOR’S NOTE: THE Torres News does not endorse or support any particular candidates in the upcoming Torres Strait Regional Authority elections. In line with our editorial policy, we encourage editorial contributions and letters to the editor, and are always open to receiving and publishing submissions as space permits. The articles published on these election pages include all those received by our editorial deadline. If any other candidates have information they would like to see published before the September 15 election, please email editor@torresnews.com.au and we will present it on the Torres News facebook page. Please limit your word count to 200 words plus one photograph. from Mr Bedford’s advocacy as a progressive, knowledgeable and articulate spokesperson, with vision for his community and people. Areas of par-
ticular progress include improved local fisheries management, community infrastructure development, as well as support, in his TSRA role, of Erub arts, music and cultural projects, the local PBC, RIBS (media) and Erub Ranger programs. A respected and forthright representative of Erub and of the Torres Strait, Kenny Bedford’s continued, positive contribution and representation on the TSRA Board is dependent on the election support of Erub community.
myself were founding members of the first Torres Strait political party, Torres United Party. We were young and politically motivated, challenging the government of the day, for the ‘no change the border’ issue and involved with Karl Wacando’s first land rights case in the Torres Strait. I believe in the development and progress of our island, but not in any underhanded way, and not at the cost of native title.
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Mer: Terence Lloyd MAZA I am running on the principles of honesty, integrity and transparency, with no hidden agendas. We’ll look at employment training, and education. Education is a major program to me. Education comes first. Any major infrastructure programs for the island must abide by native title laws and legislation, as we are not a Deed of Grant in Trust island. We should review legislations prior to administering programs and projects set by and for government. Government policies can be changed, as well as legislation, to suit our native title laws. I’m an ex-public servant, at a federal level, working with departments including DEET. I spent some time with ATSIC before I resigned from public service because certain government policies were not suitable for indigenous people. In 1975, prior to the Mabo decision, Karl Wacando, Jim Akee, and
I am a candidate for the ward of Mer. My passion is autonomy in the form of a territory government for our nation. Our land and sea rights are paramount to greater control over our resources, and traditional owners need independent administrative support to achieve this. With my background in media, I am particularly interested in the development of media and communications in our region. Torres Strait Regional Authority services and opportunities - such as small business loans, cultural grant funding applications, and home loans - should all be easily accessible to individuals, families, organisations out at Mer Island, or anywhere else in our remote island communities, as the TSRA was established for this purpose. In the words of our late Statesman, Elder George Mye MBE, “Torres Strait is not TI, Torres Strait is out there”. And that will be my stand on the TSRA Board.
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Ngurapai and Muralug: Garagu KANAI AS a young Kaurareg and Torres Strait Islander traditional woman, it is a privilege to work with Kaurareg Elders and Ipili and the wider community, as I have deep respect for all Kaurareg as my people. I am mindful to give respect, recognition and acknowledgement, as I have a moral obligation when representing and speaking on behalf of my people. I am mindful of my Torres Strait Islander heritage, and welcome working with the Torres Strait Islander leadership and people, as I have the same vision for our people as my late father and mother. That vision is to empower our people in our decision, our culture, for our future. My priority is YOU. My job is not to represent TSRA to YOU, but to represent YOU to TSRA. To c h a n g e t h e “Indigenous Opportunities Policy” to promote employment, training and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. To develop a long-term plan addressing inequalities in health services. To i m p l e m e n t a commitment from governments to improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. It is important we work together in unity and solidarity as one people. Though small in number, together we can do a lot for the betterment of society. Port Kennedy: Romina FUJII The residents of Port Kennedy Area need a voice in the TSRA elections and that voice must be honest and be accountable to all the voters for this area. I aim to continue to serve this community of Port Kennedy Area and be fair that my decisions will benefit all communities in the Torres Strait Region. I will committ to support economic development, fisheries, education, employment and training, cultural promotion and
maintenance, home ownership, health and well being of women and families, including aged care, disabilities and children’s services. I ask all of those who are enrolled for the area of Port Kennedy to make your vote count and vote for someone you can trust and who will speak on your issues and who will aim to deliver. Port Kennedy: Robert SAGIGI TSRA needs to change and represent ume, all ilan people in the Commonwealth of Australia. I encourage other ilan man and oman to run and support me in changing TSRA. I will continue to represent Grass Root People issues on human rights and social justice at United Nations and hold the State and Commonwealth governments accountable to the common people. Constitutional change recognition for ume rights by Australia nudhkind important for ume national identity stup racial injustice, cultural genocide and economic disempowerment. Put TSRA back on course for greater autonomy. TSRA was set up as a stepping stone for ume greater autonomy of the Torres Strait and still today nothing has happened. TSRA has failed the people of the Torres Strait. Change the balance of power from the administration back to ume elected leaders so ume people get representation in government for better health, education, housing, employment, justice and law. Advance our Native Rights - after 20 years ume still mark time - and remove the Native Title Office from TSRA. Make sure members hold regular public meetings to listen to your issues, address them and give you feedback. Exercise your democratic right to elected members who represent your needs, and treat you with respect and
humility during their terms of office.
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Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, working with governments for over 40 years. My priority is to listen to the people, then educate the government. It is important to focus on the greater needs of Indigenous people, and work government policies to suit cultural sensitivities.
I was supervisor for the Community Justice Program under the first indigenous minister Ernie Bridge. I coordinated the first aboriginal recruitment to the WA Police, was an advisor to the Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board, and the first Torres Strait Islander elected treasurer of the Aboriginal
Medical Service. If elected to the TSRA board, I will represent all constituents and work with Kaurareg leaders and the wider community. Our leadership must provide a voice and show vision with less middle management, increased transparency, and accountability.
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For the wards of Badu, Bamaga, Boigu, Dauan, Erub, Masig, Mer, Ngurapi and Muralag, Port Kennedy, Poruma, Saibai, St Pauls, TRAWQ and Ugar. Saturday 15 September 2012 St Pauls: Kiwat LUI My Vision Indigenous empowerment Regional autonomy Live long Reduce bureaucracies Secure more funding Create wealth Build communities Partnership Ownership Accountability My Goals Healthy lifestyle Wealthy lifestyle Own our lands and seas Indigenous regional control/ governance Locally based and driven initiatives Equality My Skills Leadership Management Consultant Local knowledge Politics- Local, State, Federal Bachelor of Arts (Degree) Over 20 years experience in Local, State and Federal Government agencies Book keeping and finance High achiever My Personal Attributes Biblical based principles Honesty and Integrity Commissioner for Declaration Leader Lateral thinker Advocacy Articulate Knows Torres Strait people and issues Married with wife and children. TRAWQ: Abigail HARRY Vision is needed for leadership in the Torres Strait, and that vision comes first from God, not from Man. As it says in the Gospels, “With God everything is possible”. I was born on Thursday Island to my biological parents Seriako and Basana Stephen, and raised by my traditional adoptive parents Pryce and Cessa Harry. I attended Thursday Island High School and went
Who can vote: You can vote in the TSRA elections if you are: • a Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal person • aged 18 years or over, and • correctly enrolled at an address in one of the above mentioned wards The wards of Hammond, Iama, Kubin, Mabuiag, Seisia and Warraber do not require an election. If you live in these wards you do not have to vote.
Where to Vote: Polling has already commenced in some locations. Please see the tables below for all polling locations. Mobile polling locations Location
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Badu Island
Community Hall Nona Street
Tuesday 11 September, 10am – 3:30pm
Erub Island
Indigenous Knowledge Centre 84 Medigee Village
Tuesday 11 September, 10:30am – 2:30pm
Saibai Island
Community Hall 30 Main Road
Tuesday 11 September, 10:30am – 2:30pm
Boigu Island
Council Meeting Room 66 Chambers Street
Wednesday 12 September, 10:30am – 2:30pm
Mer Island
Community Hall Marou Road
Wednesday 12 September, 10:30am – 2:30pm
Ugar Island
Community Hall 57 Randall Street
Wednesday 12 September, 10:30am – 11:30am
Dauan Island
Community Hall 80 Main Road
Wednesday 12 September, 1:30pm – 3pm
Masig Island
Community Hall Dans Road
Thursday 13 September, 10:30am – 2pm
Poruma Island
Community Hall, 56 Olandi Street
Thursday 13 September, 10:30am – 2pm
St Pauls
Council Meeting Room 178 Kubin Road
Thursday 13 September, 10am – 2pm
Health and Aged Care Centre 74 Douglas Street
Thursday 13 September, 11am – 12pm
Star of the Sea Home 121 Waiben Esplanade
Friday 14 September, 9:30am – 10:30am
Thursday Island Hospital 163 Douglas Street
Friday 14 September, 1pm – 2pm
Thursday Island
Static polling places Location
Address
Date & Time
Bamaga
NPA State College P6-12 campus, 24 Sagaukaz Street
15 September 9am – 4pm
Horn Island
Horn Island Sports Complex Nawie Street
15 September 9am – 3pm
Port Kennedy Hall Douglas Street
15 September 9am – 5pm
Tamwoy Community Hall 2-4 Olandi Street
15 September 9am – 5pm
Thursday Island
Early voting centres: If you will not be able to make it to the polling place in your ward, you can attend an early voting centre listed below or complete a postal vote application form available from www.aec.gov.au/elections/tsra. Location
Address
Date & Time
Cairns
Floor 2 Commonwealth Centre 104 Grafton Street
3-7 September, 9am – 5pm 10-14 September, 9am – 5pm
Thursday Island
IBIS Function Room 125 Douglas Street
10-14 September, 9am – 4pm
More information For more information on this election visit www.aec.gov.au/elections/tsra or contact: Tony Anderson Telephone: 4051 7188 TSRA Returning Officer Fax: 4051 7694 PO Box 1146 Email: tsra@aec.gov.au Cairns QLD 4870 Or visit www.aec.gov.au
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NEWS
2012 tsra election
TRAWQ: Sam (Kura) STEPHEN * Stronger voice for our community * Help to restrengthen our community to work together to achieve
our goals * Continue to empower our community to be part of planning and decision making for our future * Continue to mainain and promote our unique culture and history of our community * Help to restore public transport for our community * Continue to move forward on housing and home ownership needs * Continue to help community and individuals to achieve better health and wellbeing
Five unopposed and Kubin has no candidates By MARK BOUSEN FIVE members have been elected unopposed for this month’s TSRA election. Mario Sabatino (Hammond), Getano Lui Jnr (Iama), Keith Fell (Mabuiag), Joseph Elu (Seisia) and Willie Lui (Warraber) do not have to contest the September 15 poll. However, no nominations have been received for Kubin and fresh applications will have to be called. In the other Islands, three will contest Badu, Bamaga 2, Boigu 3, Dauan 3, Erub 2, Ngurapai and Hammond Island 3, Masig 2, Mer 2, Port Kenmnedy 2, Poruma 2, Saibai 3, St Pauls 2, TRAWQ and Ugar 2. A total of 36 candidates - not including Kubin - will contest the election, with TRAWQ having the biggest field on candidates with six. The 2012 election is the first time
members will be directly elected to the TSRA board. Serving members in eight seats will not re-contest the election - Hammond (Nancy Pearson), Kubin (David Bosun), Ngurapai and Muralug (Deputy Chair Napcia Bin Tahal), Iama (Walter Makie), Masig (John Mosby), Mer (Ron Day), Port Kennedy (Phillip Mills) and Seisia (Jeffrey Aniba). The TSRA Board consists of 20 elected members who are Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal people living within a ward in the region. They will now be elected every four years from 2012, with previous terms being three years. Fifteen members previously became board members appointed by being elected in the local government elections; two representatives were appointed by the NPARC while separate elections were held for Port
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival 2012
18Th TO 21ST SEpTEmbER 2012 KEN bROWN OVaL, ThURSDay ISLaND Why do we need volunteers?
Benefits of volunteering
Torres Shire Council is recruiting volunteers to assist with the delivery of the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival 2012.
There are great benefits to people volunteering to assist in community work, some of these include meeting and making new friends, training, making a difference, getting work experience and much more.
What will they be doing? Volunteers will be required to assist with preparations to the Festival grounds, centre management duties, assist with set-up, packing away and cleaning during the Festival, selling of Festival apparel, distributing Festival programs, assist with the Cultural float parade and other volunteer roles.
To register as a volunteer Please collect a Volunteer Registration form from Torres Shire Council Office on Douglas Street, Thursday Island or email dcs@torres.qld.gov.au or go on our website www.torres.qld.gov.au.
What type of people are we looking for? We are looking for people who have a genuine passion for volunteering. People who love community work.
Skills set required Blue Card is desirable. Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable. Great volunteer spirit, willing to assist in any way is absolutely essential.
Training for volunteers Training will be provided for all volunteers prior to the Festival.
WINDS Of ZENaDTh cULTURaL fESTIVaL ThEmE 2012 “Magur”
“Sovereignty”
“Kraal”
“Ngalpun Kupay”
maKE a DIffERENcE TODay! Page 12 Torres News
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Kennedy, TRAWQ and Horn/Prince of Wales Islands. That meant 17 board members represented both the TSRA and the former ICC/TSIRC/NPARC. CANDIDATES
Badu (current member Wayne Guivarra): BAIRA, Horace (Jnr); NONA, Maluwap Ali; GUIVARRA, Wayne. Bamaga (Reg Williams): WILLIAMS, Reginald; NEWMAN, Edward Jamal. Boigu (Donald Banu): PETER, Eric John, BANU, Donald; TOBY, Dimas. Dauan (Torenzo Elisala): GAIDAN, Joel; MAKA, Sam Colin George; ELISALA, Torenzo. Erub (Kenny Bedford): DOOLAH, Elia; BEDFORD, Kenny. Hammond (Nancy Pearson): SABATINO, Mario. Kubin (David Bosun): No nomination Ngurapai and Muralug (Napcia Bin Tahal): KANAI, Garagu; LOBAN, Yen; MAKAKU, Isaac E. Iama (Walter Makie): LUI, Getano B (Jnr). Mabuiag (Keith Fell): FELL, Keith M. Masig (John Mosby): MOSBY, Hilda; NAI, Ted Fraser. Mer (Ron Day): NOAH, Aven S, MAZA, Terence ‘Lloyd’. Port Kennedy (Phillip Mills): SAGIGI, Robert; FUJII, Romina. Poruma (Philemon Mosby): PEARSON, Francis; MOSBY, Phillemon Sereako. Saibai (Ron Enosa): ENOSA, Ron Maxwell; WAIA Isaac; ANIBA, Chelsea. Seisia (Jeffrey Aniba): ELU, Joseph. St Pauls (John ‘Toshie’ Kris): LUI, Kiwat C; KRIS, John T. TRAWQ (John Abednego): ABEDNEGO, John Stephen, STEPHEN Sereako; GELA, Saimo Bertha June; DAVID, Ned; HARRY, Abigail; STEPHEN, Sam (Kura). Ugar (Florianna Bero): STEPHEN, Jerry Dixie; BERO, Florianna.
Fancy a sea change
<< From Page 5 “Greg and I intend to live and work on Thursday Island, running the tropical rock lobster export business Torres Strait Seafood and looking after their rental units.” Torres Strait Tours employs five full-time staff and five part-time staff, she said. “There is the cross-harbour ferry and the fast ferry, plus a water taxi business,” Sandie said. She said they fell in love with the place after coming to TI from Sydney in 1987. “We saw this property, and it’s one of those areas you either fall in love with or you don’t like it, there is no middle road,” Sandie said. “It was a pretty barren property, selling bottled gas and fuel from the 60,000-litre Caltex fuel farm. “The Navy boats used to pull in at the wharf to take on fuel.” She said the height of the wharf meant locals could not come in and fuel up their dinghies. “There were no pontoons then, we put in all those,” she said. “When we started selling unleaded fuel it was the first time locals could get fuel close to the water. “We upscaled the gas, started a proper chandlery shop, Yamaha Agency started icing down lobsters to pack after the shop closed and sending them down to markets in Cairns. “They would take as many as we could send.” She said the couple also started the first cross-harbour ferry to Horn Island. “Joe Sabatino Snr drove the boat, and we used to charge three dollars fare to cross the harbour in a Shark Cat,” she said. This was before the Dash-8 aircraft could land at Horn Airport, she said. “There used to be Sunbird flights, about 25 seats, that went via Weipa,” she said. “Now, with a constant flow of tourists and workers flying in and out of the airport, we are kept very busy.” Sandie said Torres Strait Tours Ferry service also presented an opportunity for the new business owner to train people and increase island tours of Thursday Island. “There are so many opportunities, but all for someone else with enthusiasm,” she said. “This area is a very good base to build a very successful business.” To lodge an expression of interest, email Sandie at info@rebeltours.com.au. All correspondence will be treated as confidential. The business provides ongoing, scheduled transfers between Horn and Thursday Island, water taxi and charter operations to Friday, Hammond, Prince of Wales islands, as well as to the big island - the Australian mainland.
NEWS
Project manager sought for Parish Hall refurbishment MOMENTUM is building on the planned refurbishment of the historic Parish Hall on Thursday Island with the Restoration Committee now seeking an ‘honorary project manager’ to get the ball rolling. The co-chairperson of the Parish Hall Restoration Committee, Chris Lemke, said public feedback had been fantastic, but it was now time to get an idea of what the restoration will actually entail. “We’ve had a very positive response but before we can go to council we need a project manager to put together the finer details,” Mr Lemke said. “It will have to be someone who is qualified in undertaking this type of remedial work, maybe a builder who is looking to put something back into the community or a retired person who has experience in something like this.” Local companies and organisations have jumped at the opportunity to help - Sea Swift has offered to transport goods free of charge and CEA Pathways training organisation has committed to $10,000 worth of materials and labour. There has also been more than $6000 donated to date. “All the government departments and training organisations have been very positive because it’s a practical and reasonable project for them,” Mr Lemke explained. “And the Church is happy to oversee the project without having any direct input as long as we stick to their guidelines.”
Eric Deeral passes away, aged 79 ERIC Deeral, Australia’s second Aborigine to be elected to an Australian parliament passed away yesterday, Wednesday, September 5, aged 79. Mr Deeral, an Elder of the Gamay clan of the Guugu Yimithirr, was visited in Hope Vale on June 18 by Speaker of the House Fiona Simpson and Member for Cook David Kempton, when they asked his permission to be able to name Queensland’s Indigenous Youth Parliament in his honour. As of June 28, it is now known as the Eric Deeral Indigenous Youth Parliament. Mr Deeral won the Cape York seat of Cook for the National Party in 1974 and only served as a State MP until 1977. However, he remained active in indigenous and community affairs after that time. Member for Kenndy Bob Katter said: “He became one of the four leaders who delivered self-management to the First Australian peoples of Queensland. “Their battle to achieve self-management government control over their own affairs was a great risk, in which they had to fight many of their own people, many radical negative forces, and the enormous weight of 200 years of oppressive culture. “Eric ended up one of my great heroes, as I’m sure he was for everyone who knew him in the latter half of his life. The throwing-off of the social programming and brainwashing of a lifetime and walk into the freedom of soul and spirit that Eric achieved leaves all of us feeling much bigger and freer for knowing this great man.”
Although the hall belongs to the Anglican Church, Mr Lemke emphasised that all community members are welcome to be involved in the restoration, as it will be a valuable community asset once completed. In addition, funds raised by the PHRC will only be used on expenses directly associated with the hall’s restoration. Persons interested in being the project manager can attend the next PHRC meeting on Thursday morning at 8am at the Grand Hotel restaurant, or contact Danica Lemke at the Office of Warren Entsch on 4069 1393 from 10am-2pm Monday-Friday. Contributions of labour and materials will be gratefully accepted, and financial donations can be made at the TI branch of the NAB, or by direct The Thursday Island community is ready to bring its parish hall in the Quetta Memorial deposit (BSB 084-951 Account 142-116-121). Precinct back to its former glory - but a project manager is needed.
2 WEEKS TO GO...
2012 WINDS OF ZENADTH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
TAGAI STUDENT DANCE TEAMS
Students from Tagai State Colleges in the Torres Strait will provide an extraordinary cultural exchange during the Festival. Come along and support our children as they demonstrate through traditional dancing, singing, our rich cultural diversity and heritage.
Names of Tagai Student Dance teams in line for the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival NAME OF CAMPUS
18TH TO 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2012 KEN BROWN OVAL, THURSDAY ISLAND
NAME OF TEAM
Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag
Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag
Dauan Ngurpay Lag
Simakal
Erub Erwer Uteb
Samkarem Kuskus
Iama Ngurpay Lag
Waru Kibu Lag
Kadhego Ngurpay Lag
Usulal Malu Dance Team
Mabuygiw Ngurpay Lag
Gugu Dance Team
Malu Kiyay Ngurpau Lag
Malu Ibal
Masig Muysaw Ngurpay Moegi Kailag Dancers Lag Mer Eruer Uteb
Maiso Opgedlam
Poruma Ngurpay Lag
Poruma Ngurpay Lag Dance Team
St Pauls Ngurpay Lag
Wamiyal Dance Team
Warraber Ngurpay Lag
Surumaw Maisu
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Scholarships closing this week APPLICATIONS for a Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship close Sunday, September 16. More than 30 scholarships are available in areas including nursing, midwifery, health workers, dentistry, and medicine. The scheme aims to address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. Visit http://www.rcna.org.au for more information or follow the link from the Torres News facebook page.
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NPA SENIORS WEEK By JESSICA SAXTON AS the drums beat a steady marching rhythm, the air was filled with singing. From the offices lining Bamaga’s main street, workers came out to line the streets to cheer on the
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colourful procession. Wide smiles were seen beneath large, colourful hats as our Northern Peninsula Area elders and seniors paraded along the street, to celebrate Seniors Week, 2012. At the Home and Community Care (HACC) Centre, the festivi-
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Photos by JESSICA SAXTON ties were non-stop; with dancing, music and craft activities. Along with clay moulds, coconut wind chimes, jewellery and more, one activity was to create Mad Hatter hats for the parade through town, and the result was a traffic-stopping success, that
perfectly embodied this year’s theme, Loving life. Young and old joined hand and raised their voices as they marched through their community, singing songs of their totems and ancestors. Beneath their sparkling hats were bright eyes that sparkled even
brighter, as they continued to show love of life, friends and family. Not only was today a day to celebrate the lives and achievements of our elders, but also to look at our own lives and make each day count . . . in the spirit of this year’s theme, Loving Life.
sacred heart singers celebrate gold STUDENTS from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) have brought home a gold shield from the Queensland Catholic Music Fest. From Thursday, August 16, to Tuesday, August 21, 16 children Sacred Heart travelled to Brisbane to be a part of the festival. Travelling south were Zillah Bowie, Jade David, Valda Sabatino, Sele Thaiday-Tambo, Joseph Krebs, Daniel Jenkins, Anson Ware, Anah Garnier, Olivia Treacy, Seth Seden,
Jayden Seden, Kydan Wienert, Sean David, Nathaniel Majid, Sario Mills and Coen Nicholls. Accompanying the children were Anson Dorante, Elizabeth Majid, Marika Seden and Lasmintan Ah Boo. The group was also joined by Megan Stuart as the accompanying pianist to complete the team for the performance. According to festival coordinator Peter Morris, the seats were filled with many people wanting to see the
Prayers at St Stephen Cathedral.
Thursday Island children perform. Two years ago, a group attended this festival for the first time, coming home with a bronze shield. Mrs Marika Seden said this year the children and accompanying adults were proud to bring home the gold shield for the Upper Primary Choirs section. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was wonderful to have many other adjudicators and conductors approach our group after the performance to congratulate the children
for the way they had shared their enthusiasm for music,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Seden said. The children completed their trip by visiting and performing at schools in Brisbane, being invited to more schools than we could actually attend. Thank you to the families and community for their support and encouragement that helped the Netat Wakai choir to achieve their success at the Music Festival.
A special thank you to the supervisors, Mr Anson Dorante, Mrs Marika Seden, Mrs Elizabeth Majid, Mrs Sela Faleono for her musical assistance, also Mr Nino Sabatino for his donation of a painting and Ms Bernadine David for her kind donations that helped to fundraise in support of the trip. Thanks also go to John Godwin from Fair Go Australia who sponsored our expenses at the music festival, the covering of entrance fees and dinner.
The group who travelled to Brisbane for the event. PHOTO: TERRY RODDICK
Shaun giving pianist Megan Stuart a few hints.
ABOVE: The Gold Award for the choir.
Meeting up with as past OLSH friendTahlia Pitt.
BELOW: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart choristers perform at the Queensland Music Fest. PHOTO: TERRY RODDICK
Queen of Apostles presents an award to Jade and Joseph.
Making new friends with the sheep.
Jayden and Anson at the Qld Museum.
A visit to Suncorp Stadium.
Seth and Kydan at Suncorp Stadium. At the Ekka on a ride. Torres News 10 - 16 September 2012 Page 15
Horticulture in Schools Program
Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh year 4/5 class are continuing their Horticulture in Schools program with the planting of a variety of seeds for the upcoming season. Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked in groups to read planting instructions, prepare pots, planting seeds and watering. Teacher Ms Deb Steele said it is a fantastic interactive project that has all the students in the class totally engaged. George Saveka, the Regional Landcare Facilitator provided seeds, seeding mix and shared his knowledge.
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Year 11/12 Marine Studies Field Trip goes to Bampfield
Identifying Mangroves
Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh is excited to be able to offer this pathway. Students wishing to work in Education can select this option, which provides entry into JCUs Bachelor of Education course. Students not wishing to pursue University studies can enter the workforce as a Teacher Aide.
It was a jam-packed 3 days, combing the year 11 and 12 students to complete their field work component of Marine Studies. Tasks included Reef top and Mangrove transects, beach profiling, fish dissection and plankton analysis. A comprehensive study booklet was also completed by the students with some final reports to be written back at the lab.
Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh
Students entering the Employment and Training Pathway now have a wider range of Certificate II and III courses to choose from, with the inclusion of Certificate III in Education, and Certificate III in Allied Health Services. These programs will lead directly to employment pathways with two major employers in the Torres Strait- Education and Health Services. Students enrolled through “Tagai Tech” Pathway will have the opportunity to choose additional coursework under the Indigenous Ranger Cadetship Program. This community based program will promote and strengthen the partnership between Tagai College, TAFE, Ranger Groups, and relevant agencies to deliver a culturally responsive, integrated, and comprehensive natural resource management curriculum. This program will provide students with an additional opportunity to successfully transition from school into further education, training, or work. The process for selecting subjects for Year 11 in 2013 involves the following steps: 1. 2.
Students complete a SET plan in school time during 2012. This involves goal setting and career planning. Students and a parent/carer meet with a member of Tagai College Staff to review the student’s plan and assist in appropriate pathways and subject selections.
Tagai Secondary intends to hold individual SET Plan interviews during Week 10, parents/carers will be contacted soon to arrange a suitable time. Torres News
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THURSDAY 13
5:30 Eggheads 8:30 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Minder 1:15 Big Ideas Sampler 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones: Scotland 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Rake: Cleaver is in the bad books with the Attorney General, while having to defend a slimy corporate thief as he sees an innocent client punished. And, best friend Barney now hates him. 9:30 Lowdown: Hack In Business - After missing out on the biggest story of the year, Alex has a chance to redeem himself by entrapping a fornicating film director. But a road rage incident throws a spanner in the works. 10:00 Summer Heights High 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: Going Home 12:25 The Clinic 1:15 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:15 At The Movies: Short Cuts 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 25
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 Big Brother Confidential - Get the inside scoop! Late night headlines, unseen action and talking points from the Big Brother House. 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Precious Fragmentation - When the guys find a rare movie prop ring from The Lord of the Rings at a garage sale, it threatens to tear them apart - forcing them to choose the ring or their friendship. 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Pants Alternative - Sheldon’s friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award. 9:30 The Footy Show 11:15 The AFL Footy Show Late 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 3:30 Newstyle Direct 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: “The Making Of A Hollywood Madam” (M a,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Criminal Minds: Closing Time - The BAU team hits choppy waters on the beaches of Southern California when they discover a series of bodies hidden in lifeguard towers along the coast. 11:00 Law And Order: LA 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:30 Room For Improvement 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? Parallel Worlds 2:30 Feast Greece: Zagoria: Behind the Mountains 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Austria 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Chicken Dispatching and Abalone Diving 8:00 Destination Flavour 8:30 Our Food: North Wales - Food critic Giles Coren and the team head to North Wales, where food is about making the best of the basics. 9:35 The School: Educating Essex 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Naked Calendars 12:00 Movie: “Crossfire” (M a,l) - A classic modern Western. A grizzled Parisian cop, Commander Drieu, is sent to an outpost town in the south of France to dismantle a gang of killers. To add to his woes, he inherits a team of unmotivated and dishevelled detectives at a soon-to-be abandoned police station. In French. 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 14
5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “The Lion In Winter” (PG) 2:55 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: The Lot - France 6:50 Minuscule: Sleeping In 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Spicks And Specks: Joining Adam, Myf and Alan this week are renowned DJ Carl Cox and singer Neko Case, performer Rusty Bertha and comedian Dave O’Neil, with music provided by Neko Case and band. 8:30 Scott And Bailey: Janet elicits vital new information from convicted killer Geoff Hastings and Rachel investigates a racially motivated murder. Meanwhile, Andy’s weird behaviour is starting to trouble Janet. 9:20 Taggart: The Ends Of Justice 10:05 Lateline 10:45 My Family: Bringing Up Janey - Janey wants to keep her new man under wraps, while a suspicious Ben tries to expose an affair between Susan and a client. 11:15 The Trophy Room 11:45 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother: Join host Sonia Kruger as a bunch of everyday Aussie’s are locked up under 24/7 surveillance where this year, at any given time, Big Brother WILL change the rules. 7:30 Rugby League Finals - Semi-Final no.1 - Wide World Of Sports presents more finals action with the first semi-final. Join your expert commentary team for all the live action. 9:50 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Convoy” (M v,l,d) - Starring Kris Kristofferson as “Rubber Duck”, a defiant truck driver who speeds through three states while a corrupt cop pursues him. A mile-long convoy of protesting truckers joins him along the way. 2:30 The Avengers: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Station 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Perfect Day” (PG l,a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Kyle follows Casey into the bush after he notices him acting strangely. Despite resolving things with Gina, John still feels the third wheel behind Jett. Meanwhile, Harvey’s guilt forces him to admit his infidelity to Roo. 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season 11:00 Sport Special: 1975 Final Story - A gripping and entertaining look back at the 1975 Grand Final Hawthorn v North Melbourne featuring interviews with all the key players and coaches. 12:00 Movie: “Borderline Normal” (M a,s) - Two sensitive teenagers from broken homes find comfort in each other’s arms as they help one another to cope with the emotional loss of their families. 2:00 Auction Squad 2:35 Room For Improvement 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 The Hotel: Kids Eat Free 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Austria 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Hidden Story Of Harbours 8:30 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 9:30 As It Happened: Rewriting History - In 2005, Australian Danny Ben-Moshe travelled to Lithuania, where his grandparents died in World War Two. 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Hostage of an Illusion” - In Spanish Pablo, an overthe-hill novelist, is haunted by the characters from his books, who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When a former student, Laura, turns up on his doorstep soon after, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when Laura starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations. 12:45 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: The Heritage” - When the wealthy owner of a successful cider business is found brutally murdered, suspicion falls on some workers within the company. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 15
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Gliders 1:30 Eggheads: Extremely Well Red 2:00 Movie: “Jungle Book” (PG) 3:40 Big Ideas Sampler: Javier Cercas: Anatomy Of A Moment, Adelaide Writers’ Week 3:55 Pensioners Factory 5:00 The Wonder Years: Square Dance 5:20 Minuscule: Spider Driver 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 TBA 8:20 Sinbad: The crew are captured by Water-Thieves, a feral tribe. Sinbad tries to seduce their fierce leader Razia to save himself. 9:05 Hustle: The gang is back for an eighth series of this popular drama. Expect more exciting and sophisticated scams as the team get ready to part the greedy from their hard-earned cash. 10:05 The Jonathon Ross Show: Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music. 10:50 United States Of Tara: Tara is tested when her mother Bev comes to visit her new grandchild, while Dr Hattaras discovers the voice of Tara’s menacing new alter. 11:15 Rage Guest Programmer (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)
6:00 Team Umizoomi 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Getaway 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 Children’s Programs 2:30 Pyramid 3:00 Crusoe 4:00 Getaway’s European Tour 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Rugby League Finals: Semi-Final No.2 9:50 2012 Castrol Edge Rugby Championship: Australia v Argentina 11:50 Movie: “Half Past Dead” (M v) - When a ruthless ex-Marine leads a troop of killers into a prison, he’s sure he can force a death-row inmate to hand over $200 million in stolen gold. His best laid plans go spectacularly astray when he’s confronted by a force even more ruthless than him, an undercover cop leading his own gang of gangs, the jail’s very worst inmates who’ve got nothing to lose. 1:50 Movie: “Britannia Hospital” - Welcome to Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution marking its gala anniversary with a visit from the Queen Mother herself. 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Sea Princesses 11:00 Dive Olly Dive 11:30 Sally Bollywood - Super Detective 12:00 Movie: “Tinkerbell And The Lost Treasure” (G) 1:30 That ‘70s Show 2:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2012 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season 11:00 Movie: “Coyote Ugly” (PG v,s) - When Violet moves to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter, her dreams are stalled when she takes a job as a barmaid at ‘Coyote Ugly’, the hottest night spot in town. It’s fun, it’s intoxicating and it’s easy money, but is it really the life Violet was looking for when she moved to New York? 1:00 Movie: “The Prawn” (AV v) - A cop decides to move precincts to escape the past, only to find he is now embroiled in the corrupt world of the Russian mafia. 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow - Don’t miss the new safety system that could save your life on Australian roads and the robot that takes care of the gardening.
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Dancing Dreams 2:35 Bronzino: Restoring Genius 3:35 Freud’s Naked Truths 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex In Rome: The Curse Of Caravaggio 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Engineering Giants: Gas Rig Strip-Down - Tom Wrigglesworth and Rob Bell follow each step of the process as an entire North Sea Gas installation, the Lima Platform, is pulled from the North Sea by floating cranes, then taken to Newcastle to be disassembled and recycled. 8:35 RocKwiz 9:30 Movie: “Half Nelson” (MA a,d) - Dan Dunne is a young Brooklyn junior high school teacher. In his shabby classroom, Dan inspires his 14-year-olds to examine everything from civil rights to the Civil War with a new enthusiasm. But although Dan is in control in the classroom, he spends his time outside school experimenting with drugs. 11:25 Movie: “SPL” (MAV v) - Inspector Chan, a veteran cop close to retirement, decides to use every means available to bring down the crime boss Wong Po, even if means framing him for murder. 1:05 Great Australian Albums: Diorama By Silverchair 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 16
SBS
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 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: Doubt 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Walk On The Wild Side 2:00 Sinbad 3:00 Set The Piano Stool On Fire 3:55 The Art Of Chopin 5:00 Wild Russia: Kamchatka 5:50 Minuscule: Nap Time 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: Food For Thought 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kevin’s Grand Design 8:20 Dream Build 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Secret Of Chimneys Miss Marple investigates when a man is found dead in the secret passageway of a house she is visiting. 11:00 Tess Of The D’Urbervilles 11:55 Movie: “Battle of The Bishops” (G) - Follows the head of the Anglican Church in Nigeria as he leads a boycott of the oncea-decade Anglican leader’s meeting in London, to hold a rival summit in Jerusalem. 12:45 Order In The House 1:45 The Jewel In The Crown: The Towers of Silence 2:40 Rage
6:00 GIO Schoolboy Cup 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 2012 Perth City To Surf 1:30 Motorway Patrol 2:00 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 House Husbands 5:00 National News 5:30 TBA 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 The Mentalist: Pink Tops - An undercover narcotics cop is murdered, and the team retraces her investigation to solve the case. 10:30 Underbelly: Badness: Troubleshooting - A car dealer’s life becomes a nightmare when he befriends a charming new customer, Anthony Perish. 11:25 Flashpoint: Custody 12:15 What Would You Do? 1:00 Spyforce: The Rolls That Went To War (Part 3) 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Fish Hooks 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Special:1975 Final Story 12:30 V8 Extra 1:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2012 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line - An Australian returns from the Middle East and a discovery in his bag could lead to a major fight, a Korean student keeps digging himself into a big hole. 8:00 Airways 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s Boys 9:50 Billy Connolly’s World Tour Of Australia: Travelling on a Harley with his trusty banjo, an insatiable curiosity and a film crew in tow, Billy Connolly embarks on a sell-out tour which takes him to more places on this vast continent than the average Australian has seen. 10:50 TBA 12:50 Outlaw - In Re: Kelvin Jones 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 Weatherwatch And Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Speedweek 1:00 World Superbike Championships 2012 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Frank Sinatra Sings 3:30 Celtic Thunder: Storm 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Amazonian Filmmaker 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: City Beneath the Waves - Pavlopetri - Just off the southern coast of mainland Greece lies Pavlopetri, the oldest submerged city in the world. It thrived for 2,000 years during the time that saw the birth of western civilisation. 8:30 Inside Nature’s Giants: Baboon 9:30 Tyson 11:10 Movie: “Downfall” (MAV a,v) - In German. A depiction of Hitler’s last days in Berlin from the perspective of his personal secretary Traudl Junge. It reveals the claustrophobic atmosphere in the bunker as well as the chaos reigning outside on the streets as Russian troops close in on the city. Bruno Ganz portrays Hitler as a half-crazed man trying to delude himself that victory is nigh. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 17
7 CENTRAL
4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Collectors 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Kevin’s Grand Design 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Restoration Man: Water Tower 6:50 Minuscule: The Dung Beetle Battle 7:00 ABC News 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A: A lively interactive discussion hosted by Tony Jones where the audience at home and in the studio questions political leaders and opinion makers. 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Collision: A five-part British drama that tells the story of a major road accident and a group of people who have never met, but who all share one single defining moment that will change their lives forever. 12:30 Parliament Question Time: House Of Representatives 1:30 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Grand Final
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Underbelly: Badness: Road To Nowhere - Gary and Tim travel to Queensland in an attempt to stop an underworld execution. Undies goes into business for himself, with disastrous consequences. Newlywed Decker is drawn back into working for Anthony Perish. Gary’s new girlfriend gets a surprise introduction to life with a busy detective. 9:30 TBA 10:30 CSI: NY - My Name Is Mac Taylor 11:30 Memphis Beat: The Things We Can Carry 12:30 The Avengers: Joker 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Freshman Fall” (M a,s,v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4.00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Roo and Harvey argue over his infidelity and Sasha is upset by Casey’s attitude after sleeping with her. Meanwhile, Sid is struggling with the burden of caring for Dex and Casey’s defeatist attitude is concerning everyone. 7:30 TBA 8:30 GCB: Pride Comes Before A Fall 10:30 Up All Night: Parents - Reagan wants to set an example for her daughter by trying to get along with her own parents. The untimely death of a crew member inspires Ava to reexamine her relationship with the staff. 11:00 Suits 12:00 30 Rock 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Summer Of ‘62”(M v,l) In French and Arabic. 2:45 Self Defence 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Canada 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Plane Boarding 8:30 Darren Brown Investigates: The Man Who Contacts The Dead 9:30 Shameless: Marty turns to crime to tide him over until he finds a job, but using items borrowed from the Maguires could land him in trouble. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: Crossing Salween / Tasnim / Tiya’s Dream 1:00 Living Black 1:30 The Ricky Gervais Show: From the creators of The Office and Extras comes this animated comedy series. Based on the audio podcasts of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, the program sets the trio’s musings on numerous inane topics to irresistible animation. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 18
IMPARJA
5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 The Prime Ministers’ National Treasures 10:30 Australia’s Prime Ministers 10:35 My Place 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team: Groby Old Hall 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 8:30 Rick Stein Spain: In this four-part series, Rick Stein undertakes a journey laced with history, literature and fabulous food, through the hidden parts of Spain. 9:30 QI: Flora and Fauna 10:00 Artscape: Subtopia 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:30 The Jewel In The Crown: An Evening At The Maharanee’s 2:30 Football: VFL: Preliminary Final 1
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Rothman Disintegration - Sheldon battles Barry Kripke for a coveted office at the university. Penny receives a very unusual gift from Amy. 8:30 Anger Management: Charlie’s Dad Visits - Charlie gets an unexpected visit from his hyper-critical, bullying father. In the therapy group, Charlie attempts to help Lacey with road rage. 9:00 Episodes 9:40 TBA 11:40 Weeds: Wonderful Wonderful 12:10 Eclipse 12:40 The Beer Factor 1:05 Extra 1:30 Danoz 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Perfect Romance” (PG a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Brax finally discovers how hard Casey is struggling, Sid mourns the son who has not returned and despite everything that has happened, Roo admits she still loves Harvey. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: The Right Time - Frances is depressed after being ex-communicated by Cat. 9:30 Smash: The Cost Of Art 10:30 Cougar Town: Something Big 11:00 Hung: Money On The Floor 11:40 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny 12:10 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Red Like The Sky” (PG) In Italian. 2:50 My Grandmother Beijing 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Canada 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Emilia Fox - Heavily pregnant during filming, Emilia Fox was intrigued to find out what family traits her baby might inherit. 8:30 Insight: Gold Diggers - Australia spends big dollars building up its elite athletes. Insight asks whether it is worth it, and who benefits. Australian current affairs forum with host Jenny Brockie. 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Hell” (M a,n,s) - In French. The second instalment in Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Heaven, Hell and Purgatory trilogy. Three estranged sisters, who share a connection to a violent incident from their childhood, reunite for the chance to come to terms with their past. 12:55 Shameless 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 19
ABC
5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Count Us In 10:15 Cyberchase 10:35 My Great Big Adventure 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00The Restaurant: The Chain 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Eating 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Randling - The heat is on as the finals kick off with a sudden death match between the Bette Davis Cup Squad and the Fitzroy Fireballs. See David Marr and Jonathan Biggins go ‘mano e mano’ with Anthony Morgan and Dave O’Neil. 9:40 Would I Lie To You? 10:10 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:40 The Librarians: Tsukiji 12:05 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:05 White Skin, Black Spirit: My Search For Identity 1:40 The Jewel In The Crown: Travelling Companions 2:30 Football: SANFL: Qualifying Final - Teams TBA
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 The Farmer Wants A Wife - Love Bites 9:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Ibiza 10:00 Dallas: No Good Deed - With a murder hanging over the Ewing household, the family have to make decisions for the good of everybody. 11:00 Dallas: Family Business - John Ross discovers the true value of family after he is forced to choose between blood and oil. Sue Ellen and Rebecca both are victims of men who could destroy their lives. 12:00 2012 ICC World Twenty/20 Cricket 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Murder In Mind” (M v,n,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: A Thin Line - The BAU team investigates a series of brutal home invasions and murders in California’s Inland Empire that appear to be gang-related, but their investigation may uncover a more sinister motivation. 9:30 Covert Affairs: The Last Thing You Should Do / Speed Of Light” - Annie, Joan, and Lena must put aside their differences when Auggie runs into trouble with Somali pirates while visiting his girlfriend in Africa. 11:30 Parks And Recreation - Operation Ann 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
4:30 UEFA Champions League 6:45 World News 1:00 Insight: Gold Diggers 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Canada 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Bears Of The Last Frontier: Arctic Wanderers 8:30 Meet The Amish 9:30 Cutting Edge: The New Great Game 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Phantom Pain” (M l,a,s) - In German And English. Based on a true story, this film stars Til Schweiger as Mark, a man whose life revolves around his bicycle to the exclusion of all else. One night, as he travels on a dark road, he is involved in a hit and run accident. The world around him crashes and he must now find a new meaning in it. 12:45 Warriors: Attila - In the early 5th Century, the fate of much of Europe and Asia depended on one man: Attila the Hun. He was one of the most feared warriors of all time, his name synonymous with insatiable ambition and savagery. But his intelligent leadership won the loyalty and admiration of many and when faced with humiliating defeat, he made a decision few would have contemplated. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 115
SUDOKU No. 115
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Your positive mood will be picked up by a person who has not noticed you in the past. Share your cheer more often. Romance. Try to plan a small surprise for your partner. It will be appreciated much more than you expect. However, don’t let this appreciation be the driving force behind your surprise.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) An interesting turn of events will put you at the centre of the action for a while. Don’t take on more than you care to handle! Romance. You may need a little extra emotional support from your partner at the moment. Try not to overwhelm them. It may be best to reach out to more people.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
You may be more concerned about the way you look than about other, more important things. Trim your beauty time in half to ensure you stay balanced. Romance. The next week would be an extremely good time to get a new relationship underway. Use your time saved to spend on this venture.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A strange situation at work might leave you a little confused. Trust to your intuition and you will be able to work out what to do. A colleague’s opinion may help. Romance. Try to get your partner to relax. A romantic get-away would do you both a world of good. Set out for a small adventure.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You will be in a very wild mood at the moment. At times, you may forget what you are doing. Try not to drive; if you can help it. Romance. A person that you have never met before will be very curious about your life. They may be a secret admirer! Keep some things secret to continue this curiosity.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A bad habit which you have wanted to give up for some time may finally be conquered. Make sure that you don’t start it again. Turn to healthier habits. Romance. This should be a very good week. A get-together with friends will put you in touch with someone new. Networking within your small group proves favourable.
FINDWORD No. 115 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Try not to let yourself be dragged into something that could be difficult to get out of. Be wary of things which sound too good. Romance. Don’t be too demanding with your partner, even if you feel that they are not pulling their whole weight. There will be a time when you need a break as well.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t waste time looking for something which you have lost. It will turn up in a few days. You may be surprised with how it returns to you. Romance. Be careful not to be too impatient with your partner. This could easily backfire! It may be best to simply give them space.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You will enjoy being the centre of attention. Don’t become too egoistic, however. Like all things, this will not last forever. Romance. Your partner would appreciate a gesture that shows how much you care. Don’t assume they would like the same things as you. Think about their needs.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You have a distinctive way of doing things - don’t worry if this annoys other people at times. They will just have to adapt. Romance. Don’t let your partner make all the decisions for you. If you begin to do this, there may not be an end in sight and you will quickly lose control of the outcomes in your life.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Forty is the old age
of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.
– Victor Hugo
SOLUTIONS No. 115
The Mars/Moon Midpoint moving through your sign might give you a little more energy than you need at the moment. Don’t waste it. Be creative with whom you help. Romance. If you want to criticise your partner for something they have done, try to do so as gently as possible. It’s possibly better not to say anything.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Once you have started something, it is difficult to stop you! This momentum will be very valuable this week. Be careful not to burn yourself out! Romance. You will be very grateful for your partner’s support. It will be delivered just when you need it. Be sure to show your appreciation.
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Senior StudentCareer and Education Excursion
Northern Peninsula Area State College News
On Monday the 20th of August, 12 students from Years 10, 11 and 12 and 2 supervisors travelled to the Gold Coast to participate in a Career and Education Excursion organised and fully funded by AFL Cape York and the Gold Coast Suns (GCS) as part of the “No Boundaries” partnership program. Student participated in a number of activities including a Dreamworld visit, training and information session with the GCS, a visit to the Gold Coast Campus of Griffith University, a school visit to All Saints Anglican College, a cultural session at the Yugambeh Museum Language and Heritage Research Centre in Beenleigh with the final activity culminating in forming the guard of honour for the Gold Coast Suns for their game against Carlton on Saturday the 25th of August. All participating students enjoyed the excursion and especially valued the time they were able to spend with the Gold Coast Suns trainers and mentors. The students were able to see the careers and occupations that support an AFL team and were able to see game preparations of an elite side. Northern Peninsula Area State College would like to thank AFL Cape York and the Gold Coast Suns for providing this opportunity for our students. Ms Leanne Young Head of Department Senior School
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Year 8-9s Get a Taste of Social Studies As part of our Social Studies lessons this term, Mr Davey’s Year 8-9 class travelled back in time revisiting a technique and recipe well known to the student’s grandparents, when the students were fortunate to have Ms Sarah Lui teach them how to make coconut damper the traditional way. Mr Davey was able to remove the husk from half of one coconut. All the students had a try at grating the flesh and then Ms Lui taught the class the steps to making the damper. The best part was eating the finished product. A week or two later we made Cassava Chips. In the picture you can see Paul Wasui, Shanice Walker, Cory Toby and Drey Tamwoy with Ms Lui and Mr Davey making and eating the chips made using Ms Lui’s famous cassava chips recipe.
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Canine Parvovirus Outbreak Torres Shire Council wishes to advise all pet owners regarding a recent outbreak of the Canine Parvovirus Disease on Thursday and Horn Islands. This disease is especially severe in younger animals that are not protected by vaccination. Symptoms can include: ● Vomiting ● Diarrhoea containing mucus and/or blood in the faeces Torres Shire Council also wishes to advise that the date on which the vet will next visit the island will be Saturday, September 15, 2012. It is highly recommended that pet owners particularly those with younger animals, consider vaccination against the disease as it is more often than not fatal for these younger animals. Canine Parvovirus will not infect humans.
Torres Strait Regional Authority Common Funding Round 2012 - 2013 For activities commencing in the period 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is calling for applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal organisations and individuals within the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area for grant funding under the following Programs: Governance and Leadership Program – Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) Capacity Building Initiatives Eligible projects under this program include: • Contribution towards the administrative costs associated with establishing and maintaining a PBC Office • Initiatives that increase the capacity of elected PBC Officers to perform their duties • Initiatives that support PBCs to engage with communities on Native Title issues Economic Development Program – Community Economic Initiatives Scheme (CEIS) Eligible projects under this program include: • Projects that demonstrate ability to create profits and employment opportunities • Projects that lead to the establishment of sustainable industries in the areas of Marine, Tourism, Arts and Craft or Construction • The development of business plans and feasibility studies Healthy Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Healthy Homes initiatives (including health promotion and education) • Healthy Lifestyles initiatives and minor infrastructure Safe Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Social services initiatives such as: • Indigenous women, men and children social development and support programs • Child and family safety programs • Safe and accessible community initiatives such as: • Safe communities infrastructure and equipment including land and sea communications systems • Community capacity building and awareness Culture Art and Heritage Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Support for the development of artist careers • Locally managed community cultural projects: • Festivals, recording local stories and songs • Costs associated with the revitalisation and /or maintenance of endangered Torres Strait languages • Support for purchase of Arts material • Production costs to develop traditional and contemporary artforms: • Development of song, dance, art and craft • Local cultural practitioners travelling to workshops or events • Production costs for projects and events: • Rental of equipment such as lighting, sound, hire of venues, temporary structures and catering • Marketing costs for the promotion of a cultural/artistic event Grant Application forms and Program Guidelines specific to each program are available at www.tsra.gov.au under the ‘Grant Funding’ menu. Application kits and further information can also be obtained by contacting the TSRA on (07) 4069 0700. Applications Close at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2012 Completed applications should be marked ‘TSRA Common Funding Round’ and posted to: The Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Regional Authority PO Box 261 Thursday Island Qld 4875 Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: grantapplications@tsra.gov.au Applications received after 4pm on October 8, 2012 will not be considered unless prior approval for a late submission has been obtained in writing from the relevant TSRA Program Manager.
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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following non-ongoing position up to 18 months, with the possibility of an extension:
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HEALTHY & SAFE COMMUNITIES and CULTURE, ARTS & HERITAGE PROGRAMS EL 1 (P/N T00543) *SALARY RANGE $90,268 - $109,832 P/A * Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Project Manager, Healthy and Safe Communities, is part of the Program Team, working with the Program Manager and supporting senior management in taking a leading role in delivering the Healthy Communities and Safe Communities programs in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Region. The Torres Strait Regional Authority is a lean and dynamic statutory authority and it is essential that the Project Manager operates in a collegiate manner with other project managers. Integration between projects and programs is vital to deliver the intended outcomes for the Torres Strait Development Plan. Project Managers are expected to manage the implementation of their Projects by implementing defined goals, clarifying roles and responsibilities, developing processes, setting measures and delegating tasks as appropriate. The Project Manager also carries responsibility for ensuring that Program activities support the special and unique Ailan Kastom of the Torres Strait. TSRA accommodation is available for this position with rental contributions calculated according to salary range. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob, September 21, 2012. For further information relating to this position please contact Brian Riley on Tel: (07) 4069 0700 Note: Previous applicants need not reapply. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following non-ongoing position up to June 30, 2013:
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The Project Manager (Land) is responsible for providing policy, planning and project management support to the Land and Sea Management Unit (LSMU) and leading a team that delivers a variety of land based natural resource management (NRM) projects on islands throughout Torres Strait. For the purposes of this Position, ‘natural resources’ refers to the bio-physical components of terrestrial biodiversity, waterways, land and soils, waterways and air quality as well as the utilisation and management of water, energy and waste resources to enable greater regional self-sufficiency. TSRA accommodation is available for this position with rental contributions calculated according to salary range. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob, September 21, 2012. For further information relating to this position please contact Damian Miley on Tel: (07) 4069 0700 Note: Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Community Arts Officer Full Time Thursday Island We are currently re-advertising for this newly created and challenging position. We are seeking an outstanding applicant to fill this newly created and challenging position. This position will develop the Arts Programs under the supervision of the manager, report on and direct all art related activities, support business enterprises and develop new ones. Monitor OH&S and ensure that staff and participants adhere to safe working practices. If you are successful in this position you will receive the opportunity to work with an enthusiastic and passionate team, generous salary package and 5 weeks annual leave. Indigenous Australian’s are encouraged to apply Interested? To obtain a Position Description or to apply email a cover letter and resume to applications@cealtd.com.au Applications close Friday, September 14, 2012 All existing applicants need not re-apply All applications are acknowledged on receipt
The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following non-ongoing position for an initial period of two years with the possibility of an extension. While a start date will be negotiated with preferred applicants there is an expectation that applicants will be available to commence no later than January 14, 2013.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CO-ORDINATOR GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APS 5 (P/N T01846) *SALARY RANGE $65,195 - $69,131 P/A * Generous allowance are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Community Engagement Coordinator has a key role in effective communication and consultation around matters between leaders, government organisations and community members. The prime responsibility for this position is to facilitate effective engagement between government and community in order to deliver the outcomes from the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Plan (2009 -2029). The Community Engagement Coordinator supports and provides advice to the TSRA’s Program and Project Managers for the scheduling of visits to communities, identifying issues to be raised during community visits and maintaining Community Profile documents. The Community Engagement Coordinator works within the TSRA Governance and Leadership team, however, is responsive to all Program and Corporate areas for matters relating to community engagement, other than those relating to the Environmental Program Land and Sea Ranger activity and some Native Title Office matters. TSRA accommodation is not available for this position, applicants should familiarise themselves with the Thursday Island housing market prior to applying for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob, September 21, 2012. For further information relating to this position please contact John Ramsay on Tel: (07) 4069 0700 Note: Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
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Calling for Applications The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residential delivered in six sessions over 17 months. The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effective in local, regional, state, national and international arenas. The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examination of key national and international issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interaction with leaders in government, industry and the community. The Program aims to: • Work with leaders who are committed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effective in their roles • Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia • Improve the capacity and influence of rural leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communities, team, organisations, industries, and policy arenas • Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders • Encourage collaboration to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effectiveness in three key areas: • Personal effectiveness • Thinking, conceptual and analytical skills • Ethics, values, social responsibility, and appreciation of diversity. TSRA is calling for applications from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored position on ARLP Course 20. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply. To obtain an application form and for further information please contact Mr Charlie Kaddy at TSRA on (07) 4069 0700 or Email: charlie.kaddy@tsra.gov.au
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FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER: SURGERY th SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER: CONSULTATIONS Appointments can be made through reception at the Torres Shire Council office by phoning 4069 1336 prior to Wednesday, 12th September, 2012. Full cost of any consultations or surgical procedures will be matters for exclusive and private determination between the animal owner and the veterinarian surgeon. All costs are to be met by the animal owner. Council or the vet does not provide subsidy or credit. All accounts are to be settled on the day. DAlASSA YorkSTon Chief Executive officer
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ARTS
Joseph Au (inset) and his work.
Michael Nona and his work.
From Badu to New York . . . Torres Strait artists triumph at Darwin and Cairns festivals STRANGE and wonderful things happen in the Torres Strait. Who would have thought that a petite English woman who lives in the art gallery district of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, would be sitting in the Badu Art Centre buying work for her apartment back home in United States. An art lover for all of her long
THE Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has congratulated Torres Strait artists for their outstanding success at this year’s Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair and Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. TSRA Chairperson Mr John Toshie Kris said this year’s fairs have again been highly successful and he thanked Torres Strait artists for their contributions. “The Darwin and Cairns art fairs present a fantastic opportunity to
and wonderful life, she said she was ‘blown away’ by the scale, the accuracy and the creative beauty of all of the Badu artworks. She spent hours being shown through drawers of prints, through the Badu Press room and through the fabrics and carving areas. In the end, she made her decision. She chose two large prints - one
promote the art and culture of the Torres Strait to a big and enthusiastic audience,” Mr Kris said. “Through the hard work and support of so many local artists, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre was again able to provide a unique and popular contribution to the fairs.” “The enthusiastic response to the fairs in recent years reflects the growing public interest in the unique talent, distinct style and ingenuity of Torres Strait artists.”
by studio manager and Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh director Joseph Au , and one by Michael Nona - one of the younger and up-coming Badu artists. Au recently won an award for one of his works and Nona has just exhibited in a National Print exhibition in Victoria. The buyer - who asked to remain anonymous - said she was impressed
Part of Darwin’s festival season calendar, the 6th annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair took place from August 10 to 12, 2012. Staff from the TSRA’s Gab Titui Cultural Centre (GTCC) attended the art fair, along with over 40 other Indigenous art centres and record numbers of visitors from all over Australia. From Darwin, the TSRA team moved on to Cairns to join Torres Strait art centres Badhulgaw
by the quality of the Badu works. “I love these works because of the richness of the stories, the sheer professionalism in making such monumental works - and for their beauty,” she said. And she should know - the Chelsea district in New York City has more than 250 art galleries.. Congratulations to Joseph Au and Michael Nona.
Kuthinaw Mudh, Erub Erwer Meta and Ngalmun Lagau Minaral at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) from August 17 to 19 at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. The three-day event showcased works from 24 art centres and more than 300 artists. Both art fairs were a huge success, offering visitors the chance to view and purchase artworks from some of the na-
tion’s most remote regions and experience dance performances,see artists at work and to take part in workshops, forums and the annual CIAF Symposium. This year the TSRA, through the Culture, Art and Heritage Program and the GTCC, was pleased to be able to represent artists from many of the 17 islands of the Torres Strait, including Badu, Erub, Dauan, Hammond, Mer, Moa, Saibai and Thursday Island.
SHINE A LIGHT ON OUR HISTORY
Torres Strait Islanders making tracks in WA
Shine a Light
THIS historic photograph shows the ‘railway gangs’ of Torres Strait Islanders, possibly arriving in Port Hedland, for work on the Mt Newman to Port Hedland railway (see “Statue a tribute to tracklaying teams”, page 3, Torres News, 3-9 September 2012). One of our readers, Caroline OCloudy, sent the photo in, Does anyone have information on exactly where and when this photo was taken? A statue acknowledging the hard work of the Torres Strait Islanders - which included setting a world record for railway track-laying - will be unveiled at the Don Rhodes Mining Museum in Port Hedland on Saturday, September 22.
On our history
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Talent of a different kind Story and photo by ERIC GEORGE
never see anyone who was not white. “Nobody. There were no Chinese, no Africans, everyone in Australia was PART of Cooktown’s pool of hidden basically white, except for indigenous talent is John Singe. He came to town communities scattered around the bush. “ So arriving on Thursday Island as a teacher. Now he is better known as a bus where Torres Strait Islanders and driver and author, in the best traditions Melanesians made up 95 per cent of the of Cooktown where one private sector population, was quite stunning. It was job is rarely enough to provide a living. something you wouldn’t experience “I was brought up in Sydney and anywhere else in Australia in those days. “A lot of the island people did not Brisbane. When I graduated from teacher’s college as a secondary English speak English. They spoke traditional and history teacher, I moved to Thursday languages and a creole. Particularly the Island, and stayed there.” John enjoyed old people did not speak English, so the transition from city life to this remote you had to modify your own English to communicate. posting. “You were constantly switching He got off the plane, aged only nineteen, into a new environment and a between languages.” “The kids had difficulty with spoken new job. How did that feel? “It was great. It felt like you were helping people. English, and also with writing. Literacy The challenges in those days were a lot was a huge problem. The schools were massively underfunded. different from what they are today. The children were lucky if they had “One of the most important things then is that we still had the White one piece of paper and a pencil, and yet Australia policy. If you were living in they were very happy people. School Brisbane or Sydney, you would literally attendance has always been about 100% in the Torres Strait, and it still is. It’s a different culture; it’s just what they do. “Something a lot of 21 ATTICUS ST, WOREE (CAIRNS) people do not realise, in Skid Steer Loaders Track Loaders those days Aboriginal Compact Excavators Telescopic Handlers Attachments and Torres Strait Island • Sales - New & Used • Parts people were not eligible • Service • Finance for unemployment www.bobcat.com.au benefits. www.clarkequipment.com “All of the people you saw around you, if they did not have a job, they were making do. They were out fishing, or catching dugong or Thursday Island Bowls Club is calling turtle, and the women for nominations for Triples Teams worked in the gardens. (can be Male, Female or Mixed). “They saw education Nominations will need to be emailed as the answer. It wasn’t. That was too simple. to John Turner by Friday, September After you had been 14, 2012 and games will commence educated, you still had on Thursday, September 20, 2012. to go and get a job.” Things changed with Nomination Forms will be available the Whitlam government at the Thursday Island Bowls Club. in the early seventies. For more information please contact “The money poured in. Lots of white public John Turner on: servants started arriving. Phone: (07) 4069 0649 – Work Lots of building - mostly or Email: john_turner@health.qld.gov.au to house the public serv-
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ants. And services were improved, mostly for the public servants. “The airstrips were built to fly them in and out. The whole infrastructure of the Torres Strait was built around the public service.” In spite of Government efforts, John was living and working in a frontier town. Those must have been exciting times. “It was a bit like the Wild West. There was no Occupational Health and Safety, and you could literally do what you wanted. If you got yourself a boat, you could go anywhere and do anything, and if you went missing there was no-one to rescue you. You could camp on a beach for weeks and you wouldn’t see anyone. People would set up a camp and vanish for a month or so. What really kicked the John Singe has written books on the Torres Strait Islands, with his latest, ‘Coral economy along was the Sea Story’ having its official launch earlier this month. Photo: ERIC GEORGE. readership. It did really well. It it, and I said I’m writing it for the crayfish industry. Until then it had been mostly beche-de-mer, ended up in all the right places. All Islanders. the politicians had a copy, all the “I’m not writing for Sydney and trochus and pearl shell. “Later on, there was a lot of money universities, all the right people. Brisbane. It sold out in four months and I had people telephoning askaround. Wharves were being built, It sold out. “Eight years later they asked ing, ‘Where can we get it, Where roads were being built, airstrips on all the islands which made them accessible. me to do a second edition. That can we get it? “The second edition came One of the strengths of island life year I was commissioned by the had been their insularity, but the moment Australian Bicentennial Authority out last year, and we formed our you put an airstrip and a telephone on an on Torres Strait photography. We own company to sell it in North island, you dis-empower the community. collected all the best Torres Strait Queensland, and we were going to make sure copies reached the Straight away, people somewhere else photographs from 1888 to 1920. “In 1993 I decided to do some- Torres Strait. are going to start making decisions for thing very academic, a collection “Gradually the business them. I found a whittling away of the sense of 20 historical essays called evolved into distribution for Torres of independence and confidence the Among Islands. Very academic, Strait books and we have fourteen but it sold like hot cakes. It was titles on our list. Most of our island people had. They now became beholden to other sold out in six months, and we customers are schools, and now are hoping to do a second edition the tourist market on Thursday people to provide services for them.” Island.” John has always been a scholar and next year.” My Island Home was John’s What is the future for John’s he studied the history and peoples of his new home. He worked with visiting first venture into commercial literary business? He is not too archaeologists, and he also started publication. It is a memoir of his sure, but this month saw the ofwriting. His first book came out in 1979. life in Torres Strait. “Torres Strait ficial launch of his novel, Coral Sea Story. Another new departure “That was The Torres Strait: People islanders absolutely loved it. “There was a debate over for him, and we hope there will be and History. It was the first book on the Torres Strait ever produced for general whether we should put photos in more books in future.
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Ben Barba completes the long journey from T.I. Oval to Dally M By ALF WILSON KEN Brown Memorial Oval on Thursday Island is a long way from the NRL rugby league grounds on which Ben Barba has starred in the 2012 season. Last Tuesday night the 23-yearold Barba - of Boigu descent on one side of his bloodline - won the prestigious Dally M Medal in Sydney. Canterbury Bulldogs fullback Barba finished on 32 points to beat Cowboys flier Matt Bowen on 26 with Melbourne Storm’s Cooper Kronk third on 25. Barba also won the awards for Fullback of the Year, and equal top Try Scorer with Cowboys Ashley Graham. He was named as fullback in the Dally M Team of the Year, beating superstar Billy Slater. Those who know Barba have little doubt he would rate his appearance for Boigu Island side Malu Kiai, which won the 2011 Zenadth Kes (Torres Cup) at the Ken Brown Memorial Oval last October, among his proudest moments. It was a long-time ambition for
Barba even as he was achieving NRL stardom to play for Malu Kiai. I n a r e c e n t To r r e s N e w s story Boigu Cr Dimas Toby said the Boigu community was very excited and proud to hear that Ben Barba and his other three brothers were going to play for their beloved team at the last Torres Strait Cup. “Ben’s father, Bala Kenny Barba, always wanted his boys to play for their island and the Barba brothers were also very keen that they would one day play for their island. “It only become reality when they finally got to play with their blood brothers last year and hope to see many more games to come in the future,” Cr Toby said. Before his NRL career started, Barba had a distinguished careers in North Queensland All Blacks carnivals, considered among the toughest rugby league clashes in the country. Born in June 1989 in Darwin, Barba joined the Bulldogs in 2008 and has never looked back. His rapid development as a genuine NRL star has not surprised North Queenslanders.
Barba has entertained crowds at numerous All Blacks carnivals over the years and, even when he didn’t play, was always happy to have his picture snapped with Aboriginal footballers from remote communities. In the 2009 Bindal All Blacks grand final in Townsville, Barba scored three tries and booted two goals for a personal tally of 16 points when his Mackay Stallions beat Bindal Sharks United 30-22. Barba was not surprisingly named player-of-the-carnival. At the 2010 Cairns All Blacks carnival when he arrived too late to play, Barba had his photo taken with delighted Kowanyama footballers. At the 2008 Frank and Vern Daisy carnival in Townsville, Barba and his brothers, Marmin and Aaron. shone when Mackay Stallions scored a big 56-4 win over Western Warriors in the grand final. Ben scored three tries and for good measure chipped in with seven goals as the Barba brothers scored an amazing 44 points between them. His proud father, Ken Barba, told me at one carnival that the
Ben Barba competing with Malu Kiaia at Ken Brown Oval during the 2011 Torres Strait Cup final. North Queensland Cowboys didn’t show any interest in his promising son. “We can see him enjoying his football all he has to do is keep plugging away and keep doing what he’s doing, listen to the coaching staff at the Bulldogs and they will
reap the rewards in years to come. He must keep a level head.” Barba must now be a big chance to win the major sports award at the coming Deadly awards, but he will be up against champions Johnathan Thurston, Greg Inglis, Sam Thaiday and Greg Bird.
Rising stars build skills in Junior League By MARK ROY ON probability alone, there is a future Ben Barba or Sam Thaiday running about Ken Brown Oval every Saturday morning. So if you are under 15 and interested in league, now is the time to get in amongst it, with the Kaiwalagal Junior Rugby League kicking off the last games of their season from 9am this Saturday, September 15. You could be playing alongside a future champion! Patrick Lui and Terry Abednego, the coordinators of the junior league, say they are looking forward to a bigger and better season starting next March. Mr Lui said this year he had overseen a good mix of both boys and girls of early ages as they developed their skills. “We’re getting kids back into enjoying rugby league as a sport, promoting health and wellbeing
Under 8s and Under 10s proudly wearing their KDC shirts.
through sport, and active participation,” Mr Lui said. There are five age groups, with two teams per division. “This year we’ve been getting the feelers out, and gauging the interest from the community,” he said. “So far there has been good support, with parents coming along, cheering on their kids, and helping with coaching. “We’re having skills and drills, then get into a game in the different age groups. “Kids are developing skills in running and passing, kicking, tackling, and knowing the rules. “The next step is to set up junior league properly, with a development plan.” Mr Abednego said the league had proved popular, with some kids turning up at 7.30am. “Our future goal is to travel to junior carnivals down south, like the Gordon Tallis Cup, the Laurie Spina Shield, and the Murri Carnival in Ipswich.” Continued, Page 27 >>
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