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NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

‘Ball now in Rio Tinto’s court’ to decide fate of refinery: Terry Mills BY MATT GARRICK

NORTHERN Territory Chief Minister Terry Mills and Chief Executive of Pacific Aluminium Sandeep Biswas attended a community meeting in Nhulunbuy on Monday in an effort to provide some answers regarding the possible closure of the town’s refinery. Mr Mills spoke to a crowd of about 120 at the Town Hall on Monday morning, although he remained tight-lipped about what stage the negotiations were at in the battle to get a gas pipeline to Gove. He did say, however, that negotiations had so far been productive, and said the government would “leave no stone unturned,” in their bid to keep the refinery opened and the town afloat. “None of us have blinked yet, but I can assure you we have made significant progress in recent times,” Mr Mills said. He said a decision on whether the pipeline would be built will be made within the next two weeks. “I’m confident that in no more than two weeks we’ll have a decision made about how we can establish an aggregated supply of gas, but I can’t say more than that.” The Chief Minister also mentioned the Government had contingencies in place should the pipeline project fall through. “In the event that we don’t get gas, we have explored, considered and mapped-out contingencies, and I can say to you the Northern Territory Government are committed to this community. “The services that the Territory Government provides to this community will stay in place.”

The ball was now in Rio Tinto’s court to decide the fate of the Gove refinery, he said. Mr Biswas said that even if negotiations ended successfully, and a gas pipeline was secured for Gove, there would still be a period where Pacific Aluminium’s Gove Operations would struggle financially while gas while the pipeline was being constructed. “Over the last year, the Gove team have done a tremendous job in stabilising the refinery into a more cost-effective operation,” he said. “And so that, coupled with our ability to keep increasing bauxite exports under current market conditions, I believe Gove can keep its nose above water while we are waiting for gas,” Mr Biswas said. When quizzed as to what would happen in the worst case scenario - if the refinery was closed - Mr Biswas said there would be a ramp-down period of seven to eight months, then jobs would be lost in the hundreds. Both Mr Biswas and Mr Mills said they were optimistic about the refinery’s future, though no final announcement would be made until after a Rio board meeting on January 31. Mr Mills said the decision to come to Gove to meet with the community had been an easy one, while Labor Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker said the meeting was long overdue. “I would suggest it has been a difficult decision for him to come here. He’s known about the situation in Gove for some three months,” Ms Walker said. “I’m not sure this visit has alleviated fears, but it has given people the opportunity to know that they have been listened to,” she said.

“We will leave no stone unturned”: Both Chief Minister Terry Mills (left) and Pacific Aluminium CEO Sandeep Biswas said they were doing all they could to ensure a gas pipeline is secured for Gove.

Around 120 community members attended the meeting on Monday morning.

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hub for the town - a place where artists, musicians and writers could gather and have somewhere to call their own. “Previously we’ve needed to hire a room in say the Arnhem Club or the library, to hold workshops, but this would mean we would have our own centre to open and close when we want to. “It would give us new flexibilities,” Mr Maclean said. GPFA have begun fundraising to get the centre up and running, and he said $5000 was needed to get the doors open. “We have been seeking foundation members to join. “They’ll get their name on a lovely plaque, which will hang for forever and a day in the Arts Centre. “They’ll also get first preference on any events we host, and they’ll know they were part of the establishment.” He said foundation memberships were $500 each. He also recommended anyone with an interest to check out the Arnhem Writer’s Group’s (which is affiliated with GPFA) facebook page, give them a ‘like’, and keep up-todate with developments.

Deadline appoaching for NT Lit. Awards WE are living in turbulent times here in Nhulunbuy, so there should be plenty of inspiration floating around for residents to write about and enter the upcoming 2013 Northern Territory Literary Awards. Or so reckons Convenor of the Arnhem Writer’s Group, Ian Maclean, who encouraged all those with a passion for the pen to have a crack at this year’s Awards, before the entry deadline of Thursday, February 28. “I highly recommend people do it. “Draw on these challenging times,” Mr Maclean said. “Also, it’s a great way to get qualiﬁed feedback on your writing. “Even if you don’t win or get highly commended, if you ask for it they’ll give you feedback.” The categories for this year’s NT Literary Awards include: • The ZipPrint Short Story Award • The Australian Writers’ Guild Poetry Award • The Charles Darwin University Travel Short Story Award

• The Charles Darwin University Essay Award • The Kath Manzie Youth Award • The Birch Carroll and Coyle Script Award N o r t h e r n Te r r i t o r y Library Assistant Director, Marilyn Hawthorne, said Award winners would be announced at a ceremony in May. “The Awards are open for a range of writing styles, including short stories, poetry, academic essays and performance writing, and your entry could win you generous cash and development prizes,” Ms Hawthorne said. The NT Library said they were proud to act as custodian of these awards which acknowledge written works of outstanding literary merit and rewards the achievements of NT writers. “The aims of the Awards closely align with the NT Library’s crucial objective of promoting greater literacy through the ‘telling of stories’ to entertain and inspire.” Entry forms and competition guidelines are available online at www. ntl.nt.gov.au.

Galiwin’ku students were rewarded for school attendance with vouchers for new bikes.

Galiwin’ku students in gear with school attendance Students from Galiwin’ku Shepherdson College were sent on their school holidays with early Christmas presents last year, thanks to the Bikes for the Bush Program. Students from the college with a school attendance of 80 percent or above throughout the year were awarded with bike vouchers at their ﬁnal school assembly for 2012. A total of 71 students scored the vouchers, and, after receiving them, many ran straight from the school to the ALPA store after the bell rang to eagerly collect their prizes. The Bikes for the Bush program has been a partnership initiative of East Arnhem Shire Council, ALPA Stores, National Australia Bank, Traditional Credit Union and the NT Government Department of Education. The main focus of the Bikes for the Bush program has been to encourage and reward school attendance.

In total, 720 recycled bikes and brand new helmets have been shipped and distributed into the remote Arnhem Land indigenous communities of Milingimbi, Gapuwiyak, Galiwin’ku, Ramingining and Minjilang for the program. EASC Youth Services Manager Mel Fajerman said the Galiwin’ku Youth, Sport and Recreation program coordinators have been assisting and educating individuals and families about bike repairs and maintenance, as well as holding group cycling programs to promote active lifestyles in remote communities. “The bikes arrived in the community ﬂat-packed, so there were many volunteer hours spent on putting them back together to get them ready for the students. “We would like particularly like to thank the EASC Civil Works team and the Mulkurr Lapmaram Men’s Program for the many hours they spent working on the bikes,” said Mel.

Above & Below: Galiwin’ku students collecting their new bikes with family members.

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Spate of gibberish vandalism unacceptable

East Woody signs covered in messy graffiti. DHIMURRU Aboriginal Corporation is appealing for help in a bid to try and stop vandalism which police have said is on the increase around the Dhimurru IPA and the Nhulunbuy township. A recent spate of vandalism has seen signage and tables defaced with spray paint. The graffiti includes obscene drawings and some lettering, but has appeared to be mostly gibberish. This latest outbreak has seen infrastructure defaced around town including directional signs, crocodile warning signs and interpretive signs. The offenders, dubbed “miscreants” by Dhimurru management, didn’t stop there.

WASTE OF RESOURCES: Dhimurru rangers hard at work removing fresh graffiti. They also took the time to deface the decking on the Nhulun lookout as well as tables out at the Latram. Nhulunbuy Police have been investigating the recent spate of vandalism, and urged anyone with information to contact the station. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said the behaviour was just mindless destruction. “It’s obviously been perpetrated by someone with a very low intellect,” he said. These incidents follow on from a series of incidents late in 2012, which saw road signs on the Gove Peninsula and particularly along the Central Arnhem Highway knocked down.

Damage to road signage has cost Dhimurru an estimated $12 to $15 thousands dollars to repair and replace over the last 12 months. Executive Officer at Dhimurru Steve Roeger said it was a needless waste of Dhimurru resources which could and should have been spent on meaningful projects. “Traditional owners have always been very upset by this sort of behaviour, which they see as insulting and disrespectful,” he said. Traditional owners have set aside recreation areas for residents and visitors to enjoy. They have set up Dhimurru and permit arrangements so they can be enjoyed by all.

Alcohol permit revoked after two days AN 18-YEARold man has had his drinking permit revoked two days after he got it, following an incident where he was allegedly selling six-packs of beer to local indigenous people. The man has been spoken to by police and was subsequently summonsed to appear in court on February 6 in relation to charges of supplying alcohol. Nhulunbuy Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said it was

irresponsible behaviour. “The person obviously has no concept of the alcohol problems ongoing around the community,” he said.

Woman pulls knife in pub A woman was arrested and charged after she wandered into the Walkabout Lodge holding a knife. The woman, who was already on a list of drinkers banned from the pub, was allegedly there looking for her husband. She was charged with possession of a concealed weapon, and

will face court in Nhulunbuy at a later date.

Holiday road blitz Over the last week police have issued numerous infringement notices for speeding and unlicensed offences. Police have warned there will be plenty of officers out on the roads over the rest of the holiday season, and urged motorists to avoid getting booked by obeying rules such as remaining within speed limits, not drinking and driving and always wearing seatbelts.

Machete-wielding youth charged POLICE have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male on Groote Eylandt following an incident in which it is alleged he armed himself with weapons in public. Senior Sergeant Tony Deutrom said the alleged offender armed himself with two homemade machetes and walked into the Umbakumba General Store at around 12pm on January 9. “He has allegedly used one of the machetes to strike a shelf and kicked over a stand before exiting the store still armed with the machetes. “The alleged has then approached a Toyota Troop

Carrier and struck the rear left window with one of the machetes causing it to smash. “Community members then intervened, disarming the youth before he was arrested by police.” “This type of behaviour was unacceptable and will not be tolerated within our communities. “Police would like to acknowledge the actions of the Umbakumba community members who assisted in resolving the incident,” Senior Sergeant Deutrom said. The youth has been charged with being armed with an offensive weapon, going armed in public and with two counts of criminal damage. He has been bailed to appear in the Alyangula Youth Justice Court on February 20.

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Dhimurru’s senior ranger Gathapurra said this sort of behaviour was unacceptable. “We do the hard work and this makes us all feel angry and upset,” he said. Mr Roeger said Dhimurru would appreciate any assistance people could give in trying to stop vandalism. “We have been talking to the police asking them to increase patrols if they can. “If you see anybody acting suspiciously or responsible recent impacts please give Dhimurru or the police a call.” Dhimurru can be reached in business hours (8939 2700) or after hours (0408512589).

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Year 9 student Joseph Mayer may score himself a raffle ticket because he wears safe head-gear when he rides around town.

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Nhulunbuy police have announced that kids spotted doing the right thing and wearing their helmets as they ride their bikes around town will be given a ticket. But not of the infringement variety - a raffle ticket, to be in the running to score big prizes. Police said they have been trying to positively engage with kids of the community, and so those caught by cops doing the RIGHT thing will be in the draw to win from a pool of prizes including an iPod Touch Fifth Generation (donated by Anglicare), $1000 worth of vouchers from Gove Tackle and Outdoor World (by Rotary) and $100 worth of iTunes vouchers (by Lynne Walker, MLA). Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said from now when police see children obeying road

rules, wearing helmets and generally doing the right thing, they would try to stop and praise their efforts. “When the kids return to school from holidays, in the first week back we’ll hold the raffle and a barbecue down at the station, and announce the lucky winners,” he said. Police expressed their disappointment last week about a photo on the front page of the Arafura Times, which showed a group of kids riding without their helmets. “If they had them on, we could have tracked them down and given them raffle tickets,” Snr Sgt Muldoon said. The Arafura Times wants to stress that those kids were only playing on their front lawn, but all the same - it’s a preventative measure that can also win you an iPod, so kids: wear your helmets!

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Local business owner Tim Broadbent says his Cash for Cans collection depot in Nhulunbuy will definitely be open in the future.

Recycling program not canned, just tricky PLANS for a recycling program to begin in Gove from last year have suffered a series of setbacks, but officials involved in setting it up say it’s still on its way to fruition. Local business owner Tim Broadbent, who announced last September he would be opening a collection depot for the Northern Territory Government’s Cash for Containers scheme, has been struggling to get it off the ground. The Cash for Containers scheme was set-up by the NT Government in January 2012. The scheme encourages individuals to recycle their empty bottles and cans by taking them to a depot and where they receive a 10 cent refund for each one returned. The project has just celebrated it’s first anniversary this month, and officials have been deeming it as a success - but the scheme continues to be absent from Nhulunbuy. Mr Broadbent said issues including freighting, soft drink brand bureaucracy and changes in Government after the last election have created a series of complex hurdles which have to be jumped before his depot can be opened. “I haven’t given up on it, but because it’s been dragging on for so long, and because I’ve sort of been hogtied to a certain degree, I haven’t been putting as much effort into it. “I’ve had to focus on areas where my business can make money. “We’ve had recent opportunities to set up stores in smaller communities, so I’ve focused on that rather than Cash for Cans. “But it’s definitely going to happen,” Mr Broadbent said. Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker, who was part of the Labor Government responsible for passing legislation to get the scheme up and running, said it has been difficult to implement because the beverage industry

doesn’t like it. “There was a very anti-campaign driven to try and stop the legislation before it went through in 2011. “Also, it’s difficult to set up in remote communities, as there are plenty of logistics to overcome, but I think it’s a scheme people want to embrace. “I’m feeling confident it will happen here in Nhulunbuy and right around the region,” Ms Walker said. For now, residents of Nhulunbuy may have to wait awhile before they see any solid developments. But some East Arnhem Land communities already have programs underway. A reverse vending machine was recently installed in the community of Milingimbi, in the Crocodile Islands, established with the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal (ALPA) Corporation and Envirobank. A collection depot for Cash for Containers was also being set up. ALPA group operations manager Michael Nemarich said this was a great initiative. “It not only cleans up the local community but offers employment opportunities in remote areas,” he said.

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New cameras to spot offenders in IPAs Technological advances have been made which will help in the management of Dhimurru’s Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA). A large part of Dhimurru’s operational effort is spent patrolling the Dhimurru IPA, checking on permit compliance and making sure people accessing the Dhimurru IPA are adhering to their permit conditions. Dhimurru will be trialling ‘trail cam’ technology as one means of improving its performance in this area. Dhimurru will be installing mobile trail cams in strategic locations which will record vehicle movements across the Dhimurru IPA. The trail cams are portable and can be moved around depending on Dhimurru’s priorities over time. Some units have the ability to relay images and video in real time. This feature helps to ensure the units themselves

do not become targets of crime. The trail cams will not impact on people’s privacy and will not be set up to record activity in or around camp sites. They may be located in the vicinity of interpretive displays, signage and fencing, infrastructure, and sites of significance. The cams may also be located in areas that are not covered by Dhimurru Access Permits to monitor illegal access. Mandaka Marika, Dhimurru’s Managing Director, said that the initiative was aimed at the few individuals who do the wrong thing and then put everyone’s access in jeopardy. “An increase in illegal access to areas not covered by Dhimurru permits and in the number of vandal attacks on signage and fencing are factors that are driving this initiative,” he said.

Rotary thanks Members of the Rotary Club of Nhulunbuy would like to thank all who volunteered and/or attended our events in 2012, and all the local businesses who supported us in our services to the community. The clubs key achievements in 2012 included the annual trivia night and beach volleyball competition, collection of bra’s for distribution to women in need, ongoing maintenance of the Nhulunbuy cemetery, a film night in conjunction with Nhulunbuy Corporation and Santa’s Christmas run with Barry Fleming and his compatriots.

Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge and congratulate the 2012 Rotary Service Above Self award recipients, Savanne Canobie and Declan Heath. Rotary accepts requests for community support continually throughout the year, and looks forward to the year ahead. If you are interested in making a difference in Nhulunbuy and surrounding communities, please join us for our fortnightly meeting at 7pm at the Walkabout Hotel. The next meeting will be held on January 23. Many thanks. Stephanie Freeman.

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Night lights up with Christmas comp

Kris Kringle’s haven: 35 Beagle Circuit. Giant snowmen, neon kangaroos, a galaxy of glowing stars and lights and trees - the streets of Nhulunbuy shone with holiday cheer over the summer break, as residents got into the spirit of the town’s 2012 Christmas Decoration Competition. Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited (NCL), who organised the festivities for the year, received many more entries than they did in 2011. Community sport and recreation officer for NCL, Ace Rabukawaqa, said the added interest in the competition could have been due to the lovely weather the town has had of late, compared to the cyclonic conditions the year before. “NCL was quite impressed and thankful with the effort and commitment put in by all households that took

part in the competition.” “It surely did brighten up spirits in Nhulunbuy over the festive season,” Mr Rabukawaqa said. Congratulations to the winners of each category, who were: 1st Place : Decorated Small Area (Subsidised Property) - Lisa Collins of 9 Corallita Avenue 1st Place : Decorated Small Area (Non Subsidised Property) - DonnaMarie Grieve of 5 Aisa Street 1st Place : The Complete Package (Non Subsidised Property) - Bev Wheeler of 6 Chesterfield Circuit 1st Place : The Complete Package (Subsidised Property) - Joe and Amy Brassington of 2 Chesterfield Circuit 2nd Place : The Complete Package (Subsidised Property) - The Watts Family of 35 Beagle Circuit

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RECOGNISED: MLA Lynne Walker presents school-leaver Hailey Williams, who was top of her class for 2012, with a cheque for $300.

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AS everyone who has ever been a university student knows, nothing goes down better than a generous cash donation. On Friday January 11, Labor Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker presented school-leaver and soon to be first-year uni student Hailey Williams with a $300 cheque to congratulate her for her outstanding academic achievements from 2012. Last week the Arafura Times reported Hailey had scored the highest Australian Teritary Admissions Rank (ATAR) in her class at Nhulunbuy High last year. She received a stellar score of 89, which she said she was satisfied with. There was a sense of déjà vu in Ms Walker’s office

when the cheque was presented, as the local member had also presented Hailey’s older sister, Cassie, with a cheque for the same value and reason just a couple of years ago. Ms Walker said the prize was an incentive to help promote the importance of a good education in the region. “It is imperative young people are set on the right path after having completed schooling. “Whether it be tertiary studies, work experience or job training,” said Ms Walker. Congratulations to Hailey as she prepares herself to head off to the University of Queensland in Brisbane this year.

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Killer croc speared by family Ghost-nets killing turtles in Gulf THE 4m saltwater crocodile which took a nine-year-old boy while he was swimming in Port Bradshaw has been speared by the victim’s family. Gumatj Corporation executive officer and friend of the family Klaus Helms has told media the croc had been spotted on the beach near Dhania, 100km south of Nhulunbuy. He said the family had been stationed on the beach, trying to locate the croc so they could kill it. They spotted it and did manage to spear it - but the saltie was able to swim away before it could be killed. “The family got a bit excited when they saw it and speared it, it then got away, but it will be back,” Mr Helms said. “They’re certain it’s the same croc that took the boy.” Mr Helms said everyone in the community was determined to locate the killer croc again. Initial reports last week said the crocodile had been killed but this was later found to be untrue.

“We have no report of a croc shot or killed,” Nhulunbuy Police Sen Sgt Brendan Muldoon said. Dhimurru Rangers executive officer Steve Roeger confirmed the crocodile was speared. “We have received a report of a croc harpooned but it escaped,” he said. The croc has been known to the community for several years, with reports suggesting they used to feed it scraps and animal carcasses. The boy was swimming with a group of people in early December when croc attack occurred. Adults tried to save the boy, but the crocodile dragged the child out to deeper water. Search parties- consisting of Nhulunbuy and Darwin police, Parks and Wildlife and rangers - searched the area for days after the boy went missing. The official search was called off when the croc could not be found. Supt Michael White said at the time the animal would be shot if it returned to Port Bradshaw.

Wathawuy recreation area to close during wet season

The Wathawuy (Latram River) area is undergoing rehabilitation, and will be closed during the rainy months. By Paul Augustin (Project Facilitator IPA) Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is planning to close the Latram River recreational area in the coming wet season to prevent damage to the track and help aid rehabilitation works happening at the site. The Corporation plans to keep the area open as long as possible, but may implement the closure with minimal notice. The priority will be to close the track as soon as it floods, which is when it becomes vulnerable to vehicle impact. The closure will be signposted and a boom-gate just off the Central Arnhem Highway will be closed. This action will minimise damage during the Wet to the tracks. Also, crocodiles are moving up stream around this time so be aware of the dangers. This is the second year the Latram will be closed for the wet season. This management approach was long overdue. You will have noticed this Dry season that the bare earth eroded gullies onsite have vastly improved due to the hard revegetation work carried out by Dhimurru’s Rangers. Rangers continue to plant native species from the local area to repair years of erosion. Rangers have installed BBQs and tables within

these areas. It is hoped that all this effort by Dhimurru will someday bring this area to its former glory and provide shade and aesthetics for all the community to enjoy. Unfortunately, some mindless individuals have caused vandalism to your camping infrastructure with graffiti and last Wet tried to rip off the boom-gate, so please contact our office if you see anyone acting in a suspicious or disorderly fashion. It is this behaviour that upsets traditional owners and they can and will close areas if they see fit. Dhimurru apologises for the inconvenience this closure may cause, however, there are plenty of other general permit recreational areas that should remain open through the Wet. We thank you for your cooperation at this time, and know this closure will benefit your camping experience once the Dry season arrives around April/May. Please do not hesitate to call into our office or phone the Permits Officer on 8939 2700 if you have any questions regarding access to Dhimurru’s Designated Recreation Areas, conditions of tracks within the IPA or if you can provide feedback on track conditions yourself. Dhimurru also appreciates any feedback on the condition of all recreational areas, like fallen trees, unclean toilets or vandalism, so we can act promptly on any tasks that need to be done.

During a beach cleanup, an Indigenous ranger finds a ghostnet with a turtle entangled. Photo: GhostNets Australia.

CSIRO scientists working with GhostNets Australia and Indigenous rangers have identified the eastern side of the Gulf of Carpentaria as being a major hotspot where lost fishing nets are entangling turtles and threatening our marine biodiversity. These lost nets, or ‘ghost-nets’, originating mainly from fisheries in Asia and Australia, are a particular problem in the Gulf, where they can reach densities of up to three tonnes/ km, among the highest recorded worldwide. Worldwide, around 640 000 tonnes of fishing gear is lost or discarded each year. These ghost-nets can continue fishing for decades, entangling huge numbers of marine animals, including threatened and commercially valuable species. CSIRO Dr Denise Hardesty said their research went beyond discovering where ghostnet fishing was taking place, to actually estimating its impact on biodiversity, in particular on threatened marine turtles. “Using a model of ocean currents and data collected by Indigenous rangers on the number of ghostnets found during beach cleanups, we simulated the likely paths ghostnets take to get to their landing spots on beaches in the Gulf of Carpentaria,” Dr Hardesty said. “Combining this with information about the occurrence of turtles in the area, we found that entanglement risk for turtles is concentrated in an area along the eastern margin of the Gulf

and in a wide section in the southwest extending up the west coast,” she said. “Most ghostnets enter the Gulf from the northwest and move clockwise along its shore. “This means we can help protect biodiversity in the region by intercepting nets as they enter the Gulf, before they reach the high density turtle areas along south and east coastlines,” she said. Australia is home to six of the world’s seven threatened species of marine turtle. During a recent cleanup of ghostnets on beaches in the Gulf, 80 per cent of animals recorded in nets were marine turtles, including Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Green and Flatback turtles. “Our predictions of the distribution of turtles washing ashore entangled in ghostnets matched the actual frequencies of turtles found in ghostnets during beach surveys, suggesting our model is accurate,” Dr Hardesty said. Ghostnets are a global problem, capturing seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles worldwide. Lost or abandoned fishing gear makes up only 20 per cent of marine debris but has a disproportionate effect because it is designed to capture wildlife. “Our research shows that combining models of marine debris with species occurrence data could identify global hot spots for impact, helping pinpoint where prevention and clean-ups could really make a difference to biodiversity,” Dr Hardesty said.

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JANUARY Wed 16. Yirrkala Youth, Sport and Rec Program - Day Bush Trip. Thu 17. Lighter than air flying fun - Nhulunbuy Community Library School Holiday activities start at 10am. Open to children six and above. Children under eight must be accompanied by a parent. Bookings essential phone 8987 0860. Tue 22. Yirrkala Youth, Sport and Rec Program - Day Bush Trip. Tue 22. Navy Cadets, at NORFORCE depot, from 6pm to 9pm, call 0439 033 688. Fri 25. Yirrkala Youth, Sport and Rec Program - Disco, 6.30 - 10.30pm. Sat 26. Australia Day Celebrations at Gove Boat Club from 11am. Mon 28. Australia Day Ambrose, $25pp, Gove Country Golf Club, 8987 3191. Tue 29. Yirrkala Youth, Sport and Rec Program -Touch footy and basketball jam, 2-4pm. Tue 29. Navy Cadets, at NORFORCE depot, from 6pm to 9pm, call 0439 033 688. Wed 30. Yirrkala Youth, Sport and Rec Program - Arts, Media and Music Program, 2-4pm.

FEBRUARY 2013 Sat 2. Gove Tennis open day/coaching sign-on day. Contact Nicky, 0407 460 387. Sat 16. Nhulunbuy Rotary Club Quiz Night.

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Local recycling scheme faces hurdles before residents can cash in January 1 marked the first anniversary of container deposit legislation in the Northern Territory; landmark legislation modelled on South Australia (the only other jurisdiction in Australia which has it) and designed to reduce litter and landfill, to promote recycling, and to return ten cents to the pocket of the purchaser. Electoral News Nhulunbuy is yet to see a recycling by NT Member for Nhulunbuy depot open but it’s not for lack of effort LYNNE WALKER or commitment. After months of preparation including a successful bid for a one-off government grant for infrastructure, East Arnhem Enterprises had advertised in the Arafura Times in September and announced an opening date which came and went. There are multiple factors at work which have hindered the depot’s opening, including a change of government last August, but I remain optimistic that we will see a facility for recycling eligible containers in 2013. To date, the biggest winners out of the scheme in the Territory have been the beverage manufacturers who hiked their prices on January 1, 2012 in anticipation of the scheme and retain the ten cent deposit on all those containers which haven’t been redeemed.

Beverage manufacturers have been reluctant and even hostile partners to the scheme (just one of those ‘multiple factors’ at local level) and this will culminate in a legal case to be heard on February 19 when Coca Cola Amatil, Schweppes and Lion Nathan take the NT Government to court to challenge the validity of the legislation. The Chief Minister has stated that should the court find in favour of the manufacturers they must immediately reduce prices and pass on cost reductions to Territorians. Should this be the case, what the Chief Minister must also do is immediately commence instructions for legislative amendments to be drafted to make the legislation more workable - legislation which, when in opposition, they supported. Landmark legislation which brings about major change will always be difficult and will have its opponents but in this case, the objective of the scheme is sound, is widely supported by the community and government has a role and a responsibility to find ways to make the scheme work. And finally, we see Chief Minister Terry Mills finally get on a plane to come and speak face to face with people in Nhulunbuy. It’s not just about speaking, it’s also about listening and it’s about showing leadership and compassion at a time when people and businesses are on the brink of an uncertain future, a future inextricably linked to Pacific Aluminium.

‘Most Powerful’ list reveals Nhulunbuy’s pecking order as Rio ponders By Matt Garrick, Arafura Times Editor As the town’s future hangs in the balance, trapped on a see-saw of negotiations between government and mining corporations, do citizens of Nhulunbuy really know who holds the power? In a recent list compiled by a Northern Territory media outlet, the chief executive of the town’s major employer, Pacific Aluminium, Sandeep Biswas, was rated as the tenth most powerful person in the NT. He holds power over the nearly 4000-strong population of Nhulunbuy, as well as a further 8000 who rely on the town as a service hub. His upcoming report set to be delivered to the Rio Tinto board in London will be critical in the decision of whether the

town’s bauxite mine refinery will remain open or not. In the same list, named the arguable ‘150 Most Powerful in the NT’, Chief Minister Terry Mills came in at number two. He squeezed in just behind high-level bureaucrat Col Fuller, who topped the ranking. Mr Mills is one of the major political power-brokers involved in deciding whether or not the Territory, alongside the Federal, Governments will see fit to fund a $900 million pipeline so Rio Tinto can switch their Gove bauxite mine and aluminia refinery from expensive heavy fuel oil to cheaper gas. At current, the powers that be have been keeping remarkably quiet about the progress of the negotiations, with some

news agencies reporting they have all but stalled. For now, all Nhulunbuy citizens can do is wait with bated breath for the results of the Rio Tinto board meeting scheduled for January 31. Mr Biswas, has in the meantime, been meeting with politicians in Darwin for further talks. Whatever the case, Number 14 on the Territory’s most-powerful list was taken not by a man, but a reptile - crocodylus porosus - better known as the estuarine crocodile, or ‘Ole Salty’. Pretty scary realisation that a politician and a mining chief executive and could rank higher in the scales of causing fear and threat than a lurking, prehistoric beast. But then again, what’s new.

Indigenous Australia increases access to internet AUSTRALIA’S Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has a median age of 21 years, compared with 38 years for nonIndigenous people, according to a publication released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Director of the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics, Julie Nankervis, said the Census of Population and Housing: Characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, 2011 looks at the 2011 Census statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Australians. “Overall nearly 550,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were counted in the 2011 Census, which is an increase of 21 per cent from 2006,” said Ms Nankervis. “The publication shows children aged under 15 years make up 36 per cent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, compared with 19 per cent of the non-Indigenous population. “People 65 years and over make up 4 per cent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population compared to

14 per cent of the non-Indigenous population. “In the 2011 Census, we saw that 37 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over have completed Year 12 or higher qualifications, up from 30 per cent in 2006. “In housing 59 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households rented while 25 per cent owned their homes with a mortgage and 11 per cent owned their homes outright. “There was a large increase in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households

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that had access to an internet connection at 63 per cent, compared to 40 per cent in 2006. “Over one-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over provided unpaid childcare for their children and/or someone else’s children in the two weeks prior to Census, while 13 per cent provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability. “Just over one-in-10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people spoke an Australian Indigenous language at home,” she said.

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Crack team delivers with remote radio tower repairs

The Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club members use an abundance of elbow grease to take the tower down.

Local MP Lynne Walker assessing the project works in her electorate.

15 knot winds were blowing as the tower was taken down. Clever design-work meant the tower could be lowered with minimal risk.

T had all the makings of a Bgrade survival flick - a mish-mash maintenance team of 14 volunteers, including a doctor, politician and astronomer, trek out to a wild, obscure rocky island to undertake repairs on an remote radio tower. What could go wrong? Luckily, out at Bromby Island on Saturday, January 12, events were all but terrifying when the intrepid team clambered to the island’s peak - the region’s highest vantage point - with armfuls of equipment to undertake the needed works. The radio repeater tower, installed and commissioned by the Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club in 2007, stands on Bromby with the role of improving fishing safety in the region. It’s an important fixture which allows boaties and fishermen to access needed radio coverage when travelling anywhere in a 80km radius of the tower. Problem is, anytime something goes awry with the structure - if something breaks, corrodes or disintegrates under the island’s harsh climes - it means somebody has to get out there and fix it. Fishing Club Project Coordinator Peter Cox said due to the remoteness of the area the team wasn’t going to take

THE TEAM: Rose Reitze, Louise Demarillac, Ian Maclean, Mel Olding, MP Lynne Walker, Fishing Club Project Coordinator Peter ‘Coxy’ Cox, Fishing Club Treasurer Ralph Pellenat, Fishing Club committee member Murray ‘Muzza’ Knyvett, Kelly Pellenat, Fishing Club committee member Shane ‘Bones’ Flanigan and Fishing Club President Ian ‘Shep’ Shepherd.

any risks, but in the end it all went well. “It was blowing 15 knot winds, so usually you couldn’t perform the works that we did, but we had the proper design in place so as it all turned out well. “The volunteers did a great job,” Mr Cox said. During the maintenance works, the team used an abundance of elbow grease to take the tower down to a horizontal position, where electrical work was undertaken to upgrade equipment on the tower’s top. “It hadn’t been lowered in seven years. “We had to safely lower it down to replace the fittings on it,” he said. A few hours later the repeater was once again erected and fixed into position, to stand as-is until further repairs are undertaken in May this year. The maintenance works were funded by Pacific Aluminium in partnership with the Community Benefit Fund. Also part of the expedition team was Labor Member for Nhulunbuy, Lynne Walker, who said she jumped at the opportunity to be involved. “It seemed like the perfect chance to visit a remote part of my electorate which for 22 years I’d never had the chance to see before,” Ms Walker said.

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FEATURE: 2012 IN REVIEW

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Meat pie manslaughter conviction served

AN argument over a meat pie that resulted in the death of a woman saw her cousin sentenced to jail for seven years. The NT Supreme Court heard that a 47-year-old woman stabbed her cousin in the chest at Ski Beach in June, 2011, after a yelling argument over who owned a tinned meat pie.

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Australian Senior Citizen of the Year from East Arnhem

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard announced that elder Laurie Baymarrwangga, from Crocodile Island, had been named as Senior Citizen of the Year. The extraordinary elder won the award for her hard work in maintaining her culture, and ensuring younger generations continue to keep their heritage alive.

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ABOUT 40 people went to the Clean Up Australia site at the Gove Boat Club and signed up to take part in the annual Australia-wide event. A third of those who took part were children who were very keen to fill up their bags with rubbish. Thousands of cans and 100 large plastic bags were collected on the day.

April

A 46-YEAR-OLD Tongan National was charged with supplying a trafficable quantity of kava at Nhulunbuy airport. Police seized over 61 kilograms after searching the man’s bags.

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Rain no dampener for Australia Day celebrations Drug smuggler banned from Arnhem Land

A 31-YEAR-OLD man who was caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Bulman, while driving under the influence of a drug, with an unrestrained child, was banned from entering Arnhem Land.

Surf Club devastated by fire

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day was celebrated with a huge turnout at a lunch and then an all-girls Aussie Rules football match between the Latram Lions and East Woody Eagles. The town’s ladies gathered at Macassans restaurant in Nhulunbuy to reflect on the roles of females in the community for the past year.

Local woman takes a stand

Two dog attacks in two weeks

THREE men spotted killer whales near Gove, when they were tracking east about 200km off the end of the largest Bromby Island. The three mates, out for a day’s fishing trip, caught a glance of what they believed to be a different species of whale, then realised they were looking at a pod of Orca’s, or better known as, killer whales.

THOUGH rain and winds forced the cancellation of the annual Australia Day fun-run and activities at the pool, the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited still put on a great show for all. The official ceremony kicked off at 5pm, and prominent local Djawa Yunupingu gave the Australia Day address saying, “we have come along way,” since British ships first arrived in the country in 1788”.

BLACK smoke loomed over Nhulunbuy as onlookers stood stunned and watched as the town’s Surf Life Saving Club looked like it was going up in smoke. A crowd gathered in the evening as emergency services tackled the blaze, believed to be caused by an electrical fault, that was consuming much of the club’s equipment.

Rally to stop petrol sniffing epidemic

YOLNGU parents and elders from Yirrkala rallied together with the cry, “Enough is enough,” to protest about the another 10 years, under the title, ‘Stronger Futures’. She said it made people feel like criminals in their own land, and said the original intervention failed her people, making them lose control of their own lives.

their dreams was at the heart of a visit to the region by North Queensland Cowboys player, Ben Jones. Jones arrived to town to help promote the game, alongside NRL ambassadors David Peachey and Adam Peek, both ex-players.

SEVEN teenagers appeared at Nhulunbuy Magistrate’s Court charged with 35 offences relating to a spate of unlawful entries in and around Nhulunbuy. The offenders were involved in allegedly stealing a shopping-list of items including a car, three four-wheel-drives, a cordless drill and drill bits, jerry cans containing fuel, cash, mobile phones, frozen chicken rolls, five bottles of Sprite and two cartons of beer.

A 22-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to life for the brutal murder of a 38-year-old mother of two in Nhulunbuy in 2011. Wayne William Roberts-Barlow was convicted of slashing the woman’s throat from ear to ear in an unprovoked attack, causing her to bleed to death on a deserted road in the township.

Candles possible cause of house fire

Seven teenagers charged

Man jailed for life for woman’s murder

INVESTIGATIONS were ongoing into a fire which caused serious damage to a house in Nhulunbuy, with candles alleged

Jonetani Rika recognised

THE planet Venus could be seen clearly from Gove, when it passed in front of the sun for the rare event, the Transit of Venus. Residents were blessed with clear skies allowing for excellent sightings of the entire transit, which went for seven hours.

Roxanne, was located by a passing vessel of pearl farmers during their change of shift about 35km from Gove.

Venus dots across the sun

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Search for missing sailor called off

THE search for a missing sailor was suspended after his abandoned yacht was found. Bruce Edwards, 61, was last seen when he left the Gove Boat Club a few days prior and set off for Darwin. His yacht,

AS if losing all their emergency equipment in a fire earlier in the month was not a big enough setback for the Gove Peninsula Surf Club, today there was a robbery. The break-in occurred sometime deep in the night, and around $2500 worth of alcohol was stolen. Guwak. Yothu Yindi lead singer Mandawuy Yunupingu introduced East Journey to their home crowd, all of which received a tremendous roar of appreciation.

ensuring the track was safe for riders and were appalled after a 4WD driving course used their track, leaving it with deep ruts rendering it dangerous for motorbike use.

THE Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club was disheartened when 4WD drivers caused damage at their local motocross track. The club’s members spent many hours

Surf Club suffers another blow

Mud slung over track damage

Record crowds at Anzac Services

ENCOURAGING youngsters to follow

MORE than 500 people attended a performance by Yirrkala band East Journey at the community’s oval, where they hit the stage to launch their brand new album,

Cowboy player Ben Jones drops in

problem of petrol sniffing in the community. Dozens of community members took to the streets for a march, calling for parents to take responsibility of their children.

East Journey launch debut album

First recorded sightings of killer whales in NT

AFTER 40 years of service, Mr Rika retired from Layhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation. A surprise celebration was held, where many of his friends, colleagues and family gave tribute to Mr Rika for supporting Yolngu people’s dreams of returning to their Homelands.

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$62,000 kava seized at airport

International Women’s Day

CARS lined the road out to the Gove Boat Club as hundreds of Goveites rose early to attend Dawn Services. The club was filled to overflowing as many stood in the carpark during the service. An Australian Army band bugler was flown in from Darwin to attend the ceremony.

June

LOCAL activist Dhalulu GanambarrStubbs spoke out against the government’s plans to extend the NT intervention for

TWO children were bitten by dogs in Gove in the last two weeks, and residents were demanding action from the Corporation to remove stray dogs from roaming the streets. A 10-year-old boy, Brayden Laverty was the latest victim.

May

Kids keen to clean up Gove

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Teen injured

A TEENAGER was taken to Darwin Hospital after rolling over on the East Arnhem Highway. Nhulunbuy Police said the driver, a 51-year-old woman, had apparently lost control in the loose gravel on the side of the road, and over-corrected, causing the vehicle to flip. There were five people in the car, and a 15-year-old girl was treated at the scene, before being flown to Darwin.

to be the primary cause.

Miwatj celebrates

CROWDS gathered at Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala as Miwatj Health celebrated 20 years of servicing the community. A new administration block was opened in Nhulunbuy on the day.

FEATURE: 2012 IN REVIEW

Complied: MATT GARRICK Designed: SHARON GALLERY

July

Territory Day celebrations cover the beach

MORE than 1000 people gathered on a stretch of beach from East Woody to Warrawuy to celebrate Territory Day with fireworks and bonfires.

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Two rescued after boat sinks at Ingliss Island Gove Festival under way

THE week of celebrations that is the Gove Peninsula Festival kicked off with the opening of an art exhibition. To celebrate 40 years of the township of Nhulunbuy, the festival committee organised an abundance of events.

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Cane-toad catchers rally together for big haul

Illegal Indonesian fishing boat burnt to the ground

AUTHORITIES dealt with an illegal Indonesian vessel which was seized by Australian border patrols in August by sending it up in smoke at Ski Beach. Specialist contractors had been brought in from Perth to undertake the task of destroying the boat, as they had been carrying out similar burns for years.

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Local runners selected for New York Marathon

TWO local indigenous athletes, Justin Gaykamangu, from Ramingining, and Grace Eather, from Maningrida, secured their place to run in the famous New York Marathon, after wowing judges from the Indigenous Marathon Project.

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THE Federal Government announced they would be funding $825,000 towards Indigenous tourism in Arnhem Land. The money was set to go towards the Yolngu Cultural Tourism Masterplan.

Major boost announced for Indigenous tourism in Arnhem Land

GONE were the khaki uniforms of the NT Police force, as dark blue became the fashion choice for cops around the country. Nhulunbuy was the last town in the Territory to make the change.

THE children of Nhulunbuy joined together to catch a total of 1359 cane toads as part of local toad-busting efforts. The top toad-buster on the night was Noah Hedges, 9, who caught a total of 72 of the pests.

leaving no stone unturned as they worked to make the bauxite mine and alumina refinery resilient to any market conditions.

Record production recorded for Gove operations

Voting begins in the NT election

Croc shot in Maningrida

NT Police called for assistance after a saltwater crocodile was found shot at Man River Crossing, about 60km from the Maningrida community. The tail of the croc had been cut off, and it’s mouth propped open with a stick. Police reminded the public it’s an offence to interfere with wildlife, including crocodiles.

TWELVE teams contested the 10th annual Walkabout Lodge John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge, under tough weather conditions. Anglers were able to catch plenty of billfish during the comp - the fish were tagged then released, with plenty of time in between for some pretty impressive photos to be taken.

Woman abducted in Nhulunbuy

Refinery announces possible closure

high fuel-oil prices and exchange rates and a low alumina price, and was looking for definitive answers from both Territory and federal governments regarding gas supply to the region.

GRAVE fears were held after a nineyear-old boy disappeared in an area where locals have been known to feed crocodiles in the past. The boy was swimming with a group of people at Dhaniya (Cape Bradshaw) around noon when he was attacked and, when adults in the group threw spears, the four-metre croc dragged the boy into deeper water.

Nhulunbuy Police change uniforms

PACIFIC Aluminium’s General Manager of Gove Operations Frank Willsdon said business was progressing well in its drive for efficiency. He said Gove Operations were

NHULUNBUY police safely located a NHUL woman who was believed to have been abducted in town when she went for her usual

Nine-year-old boy taken by croc in East Arnhem Land

EAST Arnhem residents cast their votes, some in remote communities having to head along to mobile polling stations. Sitting Labor Member Lynne Walker remained at virtually “unbackable odds,” as the Arafura Times reported, to retain the seat of Nhulunbuy.

Testing conditions for fishing comp

THERE were calls for calm around Nhulunbuy after Pacific Aluminium announced there would be a strategic review of the Gove bauxite mine and alumina refinery. They indicated they could consider closing down the plant in the new year unless economic conditions started to improve. The company faces challenging global market conditions, particularly related to

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TWO old school mates, Jeff Murray and Jason Reedy, who were out fishing in mangroves at Ingriss Island, had to be picked up by a helicopter after their boat sank. Their 26ft Blackwatch Flybridge Cruiser was being taken on its first big outing – a three-day extended fishing trip – which unfortunately it didn’t see to the end of.

3500 buffaloes culled THOUSANDS of buffaloes were culled from throughout the Laynhapuy Homelands due to their constant destruction of native vegetation and their impact on indigenous resources. Their culling meant plenty of nearby communities were provided with fresh meat.

Nhulunbuy Primary celebrates 40 years

NHULUNBUY’S oldest school held a 40th Anniversary Fete where there was a photograph and yearbook display of students past and present. There were competitions on the day including cake baking, cake decorating, homemade billy-cart racing, kite-making and more.

morning walk at around 5.30am. 34-year-old Victoria Turner, of Feldegg Avenue, sparked a search party to be called out after she failed to return from her stroll. The vehicle alleged to have been involved in the abduction was spotted by helicopter 30km from the township, and as the chopper circled the vehicle, the occupants released Ms Turner and they sped off.

12 rescued near Numbulwar

A GROUP of 12 people were located safe and well after their vessel experienced

Seven-year-old girl taken by croc

THE girl was reported to have been taken by a crocodile while swimming with her family at the Gumarrirnbang outstation. A search was held by police and volunteers which failed to find her. A couple of days later a three-metre croc was shot dead in a billabong, and human remains were found in the contents of its stomach.

Hamish and Andy rock up to Gove

East Woody named in Top 101 Beaches in Oz

7.3 Indonesian tremor felt in Gove

AUSTRALIA now knows what Govers have known for years – we have some of the best beaches around.

GOVE residents were woken by an earth tremor which was felt as far away as Adelaide.

A new book released today, 101 Best Australian Beaches, co-authored by coastal preservation advocate Brad Farmer and Professor Andrew Short said East Woody, in Nhulunbuy, was a magnificent secluded and remote setting.

The tremor, which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale, originated off the coast of Indonesia in the Banda Sea. One resident, Billie Thompson, said she was woken in the middle of the night and it felt like her bed was moving.

Walker returned

Gopu wins GAFL flag

AS the reign of Government in the Northern Territory changed from Labor to the Country Liberal Party, Lynne Walker held on firmly to retain her seat of Nhulunbuy for a second term with a healthy majority, despite a swing of just five percent.

THE GAFL grand final between Gopu and Nguykal attracted a throbbing crowd who came along to check out Gopu take home the game with a comfortable 55-point win. Nguykal had had a week’s rest after beating Gopu two weeks earlier, and this showed on the day when they jumped out of the blocks to score two early goals. Unfortunately, the tides quickly turned as the game ran along, and Gopu went home champions.

mechanical problems off the coast of Numbulwar.

East Arnhem Council’s CEO resigns

AFTER more than four and a half years on the job, East Arnhem Shire Council’s (EASC) inaugural Chief Executive Officer Ian Bodill called it quits. President of EASC Banambi Wunungmurra paid tribute to Mr Bodill on the day, and said he had worked “tirelessly in bringing staff together following amalgamation.”

CELEBRITY larrikins Hamish and Andy visited town as part of filming for their upcoming television show. Manager of the BP Service station, Lisa Roach, managed to grab a snapshot with the boys.

Heated clash at Gas2Gove meeting

A MEETING between the East Arnhem Regional Alliance and Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon became heated when the MP was grilled by the president of the Nhulunbuy Chamber of Commerce, David Suter, about concerns of the impending decision over the refinery’s future.

Women’s Gift Exchange a hit

THE first ever Women’s Gift Exchange to be held in Gove went off like a cracker, with 170 local women getting along to the festivities. Competitions were held, gifts given out, the gals were costumed up, and plenty of Christmas cheer was had by all, in this event which was held to bring the community together during a time when some can feel homesick and lonesome.

Arafura Times

16 - 22 January 2013 – 11

THURSDAY 17

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 The People’s Supermarket 11:45 Big Ideas Sampler 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 A Ripple Of Hope 1:30 Whatever! The Science Of Teens 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Wild Life At The Zoo 6:25 Good Morning Kalimantan 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Bats 8:30 Nigellissima 9:00 The Hour - Hector’s behaviour deteriorates as Bel and Freddie try to find out what happened to Kiki. 10:00 Angry Boys 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 TBA 11:40 The Botany Of Desire 12:40 The Clinic 1:25 Cleopatra: Portrait Of A Killer - The groundbreaking discovery of the tomb and skeleton of Cleopatra’s sister sheds light on an incredible tale of intrigue, incest, female rivalry and murder in the last days of Ancient Egypt. 2:30 NTAFL: Waratah vs Tiwi Bombers 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings Summer Series 10:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 TBA 3:30 TBA 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Vegas Renormalization 7:00 Getaway 8:00 Person Of Interest: Bad Code 9:00 CSI: NY: Slainte 10:00 True CSI: Cold Blood: Murder By Numbers - The slaying of Keith Slater, a driving instructor who was knifed in the throat, leads investigators into the realm of numerology and the occult. 11:00 I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Teenage Ski Trip 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 4WD TV 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News\ 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Seven Morning News 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News - Kay McGrath, Rod Young, Shane Webcke and John Schluter present the latest news, sport and weather 6:00 Today Tonight 7:30 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Laurie And The Professor - Donna’s frustrated because her parents are fighting constantly, and she’s in the middle. Laurie’s psychology professor shows up, claiming to want to help Laurie get back into college, and Red and Kitty are overjoyed, but Eric is really overjoyed when he discovers Laurie and the professor kissing in the garage. 11:30 Auction Squad - Monica works seven days a week to save stray dogs from the pound and now must sell her home to continue her mission. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra - Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird or What? 2:30 Parent Rescue: Reaching Out 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Dakar Rally 2013 Highlights: Stage 11: La Rioja to Fiambalá 6:00 Italian Food Safari 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 How to Cook Like Heston: Chocolate 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 9:35 24 Hours in Emergency: Rush Hour 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The Perfect Vagina - In an age where liposuction, tummy tucks and botox are now commonplace it would seem that women have found a new part of the body to worry about their vaginas. 12:05 Movie: “Curandero” (MAV v,h) In Spanish. When Castaneda, a notorious Mexican drug lord known for his ritualistic murders, escapes from prison, the police seek the help of Carlos, a village curandero, or faith healer. But as he gets closer to Castaneda, Carlos begins to experience disturbing and violent visions. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 18

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Mask and Memory 11:00 Photo Finish 11:30 Best Of One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Poirot 1:20 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:50 Waterloo Road 1:50 Big Ideas Sampler 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Dr Who: The God Complex 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Friday Night Dinner: The Mercedes - Join the Goodman family for their weekly Friday night dinner in this quirky comedy. 8:30 Case Sensitive: The Other Half Lives - Based on the book by Sophie Hannah - a gripping psychological thriller about love, obsession, trust and betrayal. 10:05 TBA 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 The Old Guys: Hospital - When Sally goes into hospital for an operation on her knee, Tom and Roy find themselves competing to be the best visitor. 11:15 My Family: Labour Pains - Ben is angrier than ever at the way Cavitex is treating the dentists, but he gets himself in trouble with his colleagues by accepting a promotion from Mr Griffith. 11:45 Rage

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz 9:30 The Bill Engvall Show 10:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 One Day Series - Australia vs Sri Lanka 4:30 National News 5:00 One Day Series - Australia vs Sri Lanka 8:30 The Middle: Axl has a new girlfriend he wants to impress on Valentine’s Day, while Brick has a crush on a fellow student and Mike accidentally lets the news slip out, humiliating his shy son. Elsewhere, Sue searches for a boy she kissed on a Halloween hayride. 9:00 RBT 9:30 Movie: “Executive Decision” (M v,l) - Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal star in this action-packed film about two special agents racing against time to save the lives of 400 people. Ruthless terrorists hijack a plane and threaten to bomb Washington with lethal nerve gas, and it is up to an elite unit of Special Forces to board the commandeered plane from an experimental aircraft. 12:10 Movie: “The Omega Man” (M v) 2:00 The Baron 3:00 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Halloween - Shocking secrets are revealed when the kids find their permanent records during a Halloween visit to their old elementary school, and Red and Kitty remember Halloween 1957, the night Kitty found out she was pregnant. 11:30 Room For Improvement - It is a monster challenge today as the team turns an old hall into a comfortable family home. See the best deck ever and a top notch kitchen. 12:00 Special: Secrets Of A Billabong - Ben Cropp explores a colorful and complex tropical lagoon, revealing some of the secrets of the billabong, while also looking at the wildlife that thrives in this peaceful spot. 1:00 House Calls To The Rescue 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 The Nest 2:30 Angels In New York 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Dakar Rally 2013 Highlights: Stage 12: Fiambalá to Copiapó 6:00 Italian Food Safari 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monty Halls’ Island Escape 8:30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions: Home In Space 9:30 As It Happened: D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Lolita’s Club” (MA s,v,n) In Spanish. Raúl, an embittered cop, who is suspended after almost killing the son of a mafia boss, heads back home to northern Spain to save his mentally challenged brother Valentín from the clutches of the beautiful junkie Milena, a hooker at Lolita’s Club 12:50 Kurt Wallander: “The Courier” (M d,n,l,v) In Swedish. After the murder of a motorcyclist, an investigation soon reveals that bikers are being used as drug couriers from Denmark to Sweden, and that the killing was part of a power struggle within the Russian drug cartel that is running the couriers. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 19

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:30 Eggheads 12:00 Movie: “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” (PG) 1:30 Movie: “Death Drums Along The River” (PG) 3:00 NTAFL: Tiwi Bombers vs Palmerston 6:00 River Cottage: Everyday - Fruit 6:45 Gardening Australia Summer 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Hebburn: The ambitious Jack Pearson left his small home town for the bright city lights, now he’s back for a visit. It’s time he introduced the family to Sarah, the middle class Jewish girl he’s secretly married. 8:45 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Raisins and Almonds After a murder at the Eastern Market, Phryne is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy and poison. 9:45 Midsomer Murders: Orchis Fatalis - When a rare orchid is smuggled illegally into Midsomer Malham it releases the heady scents of passion, jealousy and death. 11:20 Silent Witness: Shadows Part 2 12:15 Walking The Dead: Yahrzeit Part 2 1:10 Rage

5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Danoz 10:30 Surfsport 11:30 Hideaways 1:45 Alaska 4:00 The Middle 4:30 South Aussie With Cosi 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Austalia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:00 Movie: “Arthur And The Invisibles” (PG v,a) 9:00 Movie: “Must Love Dogs” (M s) - A newly divorced woman is cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of disastrous mismatches and first dates, she begins to trust her instincts and learns that it’s never a good idea to give up on love. 11:00 Movie: “The Man” (M) - Agent Vann always gets his man. But he gets a little something extra when the arms dealer he’s been tracking mistakes a dental supply salesman, Andy Fiddler for their buyer. 12:35 The Howling II: The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Wolf 2:30 The Avengers 3:30 Danoz / 5:00 Wesley Impact

5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Vanstock - Kelso’s in hot water when he plans a trip to ‘Vanstock’ and both Laurie and Jackie want to come. Donna catches Kelso making out with Laurie and demands an explanation from Eric. Kitty decides it’s time for Red to go back to work when he starts spending his days watching soap operas. 11:30 Room For Improvement - It is tears and cheers as a grotty bedroom/ensuite becomes the ultimate relaxing retreat with gadgets galore. 12:00 Special: Van Diemen’s Land By Butterfly - Part 1 Follow Rich Burnup’s great sailboard adventure around Tasmania travelling 1200 kilometres of a wild yet beautiful coastline. 1:00 Special: Van Diemen’s Land By Butterfly - Part 2 2:00 House Calls To The Rescue 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Beyond Tomorrow

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:30 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:50 In Their Own Words: British Novelists 3:55 Black Cab Sessions USA 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Dakar Rally 2013 Highlights: Stage 13: Copiapó to La Serena 6:00 My Family Feast: Italian 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Arctic with Bruce Parry: Alaska 8:30 Prisoners of War 9:40 Real Humans: Make Haste - In a parallel present day, robots have become so human it is barely possible to distinguish them from real people. In this episode, Rick and Bo are insulted when the ladies switch them off for a girls’ night out. They begin throwing their weight about and decide to get revenge. 10:50 Movie: “Kilometre 31” (MA h,v) In Spanish. When their mother dies, two twin sisters gain the ability to speak to one another using telepathy. Their connection takes on a spookier and more supernatural note when one sister becomes comatose after an accident. 12:40 Inside Nature’s Giants: The Crocodile 1:40 Dave in the Life: Hunter 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 20

SBS

6:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Senior School Choir of the Year 12:00 Best Of Landline 1:00 Travel Oz 1:30 Boxing For Palm Island 2:00 Superfish 3:00 Making War Horse 3:50 The Girl Who Swallowed Bees 4:00 Football: W-League - Semi Final 2 6:00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home 8:30 Upstairs Downstairs: A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood 9:30 Rev. 10:05 All In The Best Possible Taste With Grayson Perry: Middle Class Taste 10:50 The Beauty Within Us: The Photographer Jock Sturges 11:45 Movie: “Come Back, Little Sheba” (PG) 1:15 Movie: “Sister Kenny” (G) - The biography of a woman who brought her own system of treating polio victims into the limelight. 3:15 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:25 Can We Help: Shorts 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Catalyst

5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 Australian Fishing Championships 11:00 Discover Downunder Summer Series 11:30 Cybershack 12:00 Gilligan’s Island 12:30 One Day Series - Australia vs Sri Lanka 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 One Day Series - Australia vs Sri Lanka 8:30 The Middle: Frankie looks for a friend for Brick; Sue sneaks into an R-rated movie against Mike’s wishes; and Axl and his band need a hot female for their music video and try to get stealth footage of their sexy biology teacher. 9:00 Customs - Super sniffer dog Diesel has alerted Officers at Gatwick Airport of a suspicious vacuum cleaner. Information has been received that drugs in Vacuum cleaners are showing up at airports all over the world. 9:30 TBA 10:00 2013 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 11:30 Nikita 12:30 Spyforce 1:35 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:05 Danoz Direct 3:00 4WD TV 3:30 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Stitch 6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: I Love Cake - Eric doesn’t know how to respond when Donna uses the ‘L’ word. A fight with Midge leaves Bob sleeping at the Forman’s house, and Kelso is the butt of Fonzie jokes when he shows up in a new leather jacket 11:30 Special: Search For The Shark Callers - Experience the mysteries and ceremonial traditions of the Solomon Islands in a fascinating look at the customs, people and land. 12:30 Auction Squad - An old federation home is desperately seeking a modern makeover, but it could take The Hulk to move that monstrosity out the back! 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Wheel2Wheel: Hong Kong 3:30 Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece: Corinth 5:00 Cycling Central 5:30 Dakar Rally 2013 Highlights: Stage 14: La Serena to Santiago 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Vikings 8:30 Dirty Business: How Mining Made Australia 9:35 My Enemy’s Enemy - Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s documentary tracks Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie, aka, the Butcher of Lyon, who committed atrocities while hunting down members of the French Resistance, and then became an agent of American counter-intelligence during the Cold War. 11:15 Movie: “Grbavica” (MA l) In Bosnian. A powerful, understated look at post-war Sarajevo with a single mother’s struggle to survive her personal demons and raise a teenage daughter in a city broken and scarred by conflict. 1:00 Movie: “Sophie Scholl: The Final Days” (M a) The powerful true story about the final days of the brave anti-Nazi heroine Sophie Scholl. It is 1943 and Sophie, her brother Hans, and fellow students of the University of Munich have formed the resistance group White Rose. 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 21

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Best Of Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Restoration Home 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Waterloo Road 2:50 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Country House Rescue: Riverhill House 6:50 Minuscule: Zzzeplin 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Bills 8:30 Kevin’s Grand Design 9:30 The Grammer Of Happiness 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition 10:35 Obama: What Happened To Hope? 11:30 The Lost JFK Tapes: The Assassination 12:20 Movie: “See No Evil” (M v) - A young woman convalescing in a mansion belonging to her uncle is terrorised by a psychopath who murders her uncle, her aunt, and her cousin. 3:15 Rage 4:00 Movie: “Shadow Of The Eagle” (PG) - In the 18th century, Catherine is the Empress of Russia, determined to rid herself of a young princess who claims to be the rightful heir to the Russian throne. 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Classified Materials Turbulence 7:00 RBT 8:00 The Mentalist: Bloodsport - The murder of a woman tied to a pro fighter has the team exploring the mixed-martial arts world. Meanwhile, LaRoche continues to focus his investigation on Jane. 9:00 CSI: Miami: Happy Birthday - When a pregnant woman is assaulted, Horatio and the team fight for her and her baby’s life while tracking down her attacker. 10:00 CSI: Miami: Blood Sugar 11:00 Nikita 12:00 The Avengers 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 4WD TV 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Seven Morning News 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - With April’s support Dex decides to return to Uni. Bianca is worried that Adam’s killed Heath. Then, Brax, Kyle and Jamie search for a missing Heath. 7:00 2013 Australian Open - The world’s top tennis players converge on Melbourne Park to vie for the prestigious title and a record prize pool of $30 million. 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Donna & Eric Sleepover - Donna climbs through Eric’s window and he wakes up to find her in bed with him. Hyde takes a job at Fotohut and his boss is so laid back that Hyde soon seems like a workaholic. 11:30 Auction Squad - Budget renovation tips galore as a tiny 100 year old terrace gets a 21st century face-lift. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 The Real Seachange - Alan and Michelle are ready to jump into the deep end. But can Alan’s medical condition take it 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Unfair Competition” (PG) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Dakar Rally 2013 Highlights: Review 6:00 Italian Food Safari 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Bubble Trouble 8:30 Derren Brown: Fear And Faith 9:35 Mad Men: The Good News - As 1964 draws to a close, Don heads to Los Angeles to visit Anna - but learns her family is keeping a worrying secret from her. Back in New York, Joan finds it difficult to deal with an increasingly tetchy Lane, and struggles to cope with the pressures placed on her as a result of Greg’s new career in the Army. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: The Boy in the Bubble - Rupert, a 10-year-old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Narrated by Alan Rickman. From Ireland. (G); Noise - The noises seeping into the protagonist’s flat are subject to his interpretation, generating random images which interact with each other. From Poland. 1:05 Cast Offs: Tom 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 22

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Kevins Grand Design 1:30 Theatreland 2:00 Waterloo Road 2:55 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Time Team: Gateholm 6:50 Minuscule: United We Stand 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Beats 8:30 New Tricks 9:30 Next Stop Hollywood 10:00 Myf Warhurst’s Nice: And Snappy 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Harry’s Arctic Heroes 11:35 Movie: “Escape From Alcatraz” (M v) - A group of inmates attempt a daring escape from the notorious Alcatraz prison island from which no-one had managed to escape before. 1:25 The Armstrong And Miller Show 2:00 Basketball: WNBL 4:00 Movie: “Women Of Twilight” (PG) - Vivianne is a young woman forced to rent a room in a decrepit boarding house for unmarried mothers. 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings - Summer Series 10:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Monopolar Expedition 7:00 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Jimmy Conjecture 9:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Very Christmas Thanksgiving 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Mr. Hose Says “Yes” - When a pregnant woman is assaulted, Horatio and the team fight for her and her baby’s life while tracking down her attacker. 10:00 TBA 10:30 2013 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 4WD TV 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Seven Morning News 9:00 2012 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight - The latest news and current social issues presented by a team of reporters. 6:30 Home And Away - Brax cuts ties with Adam. Casey is in prison and befriends Zac, but also makes an enemy. Meanwhile, Sid delivers heartfelt advice to Sasha - that she needs to move on. 7:00 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Eric Gets Suspended - Donna wants to get her parent’s attention so she starts smoking and getting F’s on her report card, but it’s Eric who gets suspended from school when he’s caught holding Donna’s cigarette. Jackie and Kelso can’t agree on how many stuffed animals she gets to keep in his van, and Hyde and Fez go on a blind date with two hot girls, but only one of the guys gets to have any fun. 11:30 Auction Squad - An inner city cottage goes from frumpy to funky with a wild kitchen makeover. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Les Miserables 2:30 Duncan Gifford: The Russian Experience 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Douarnenez to Saint-Nazaire 6:00 Italian Food Safari 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Geoffrey Robertson 8:35 Extreme ER: London 9:30 Coppers: What’s Your Emergency? 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “White Material” (MA v) In French. French film legend Isabelle Huppert stars as Maria, a wilful French woman refusing to give up her coffee plantation in Africa, where war and racial tensions are threatening to tip the nation into chaos. 12:55 Mad Men: The Gypsy and the Hobo - The firm welcomes back an old client; Joan and Greg make plans for their future; and Don finally comes clean to Betty about his true identity. 1:50 Anna Pihl - Anna Pihl is a rookie police officer assigned to one of Copenhagen’s busiest constabularies. Her first day on the job turns out to be anything but an average dull Monday. The day is not made any easier when she has to take her little boy along to the police station. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 23

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Waterloo Road 2:55 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 TBA 6:00 The People’s Supermarket 6:50 Minuscule: The Last Supper 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Campanology 8:30 Bee Gees: In Our Own Time 9:35 Would I Lie To You? 10:05 Genius: Chris Addison And Mel Giedroyc 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Spooks 11:45 DNA Forensics: Hunt For The Shoe Rapist 1:20 Stress Buster: Swan Care 2:00 Football: W-League - Semi Final 1 4:00 Movie: “The Interrupted Journey” (PG) - An aspiring writer runs off with a woman, Susan, whom he believes he loves more than his wife. However, when he leaves Susan and sets off home, he becomes a suspect in her murder. 5:15 Big Ideas Sampler 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Seven Morning News 9:00 2013 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Casey moves to Leah’s following Kyle’s arrival at the Share house. Tamara tells Casey her intentions for their relationship. Gina informs Sasha she should repeat year 11. Meanwhile, Celia and Colleen fuss over Harvey’s chickenpox. 7:00 2013 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Red’s Birthday - Red’s birthday becomes a nightmare when the Pinciotti’s both bring dates to his birthday dinner. Eric is upset that Donna chooses Hyde to confide in about her family’s problems and Jackie makes Michael swear that he will never keep secrets from her 11:30 Auction Squad 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 The Real Seachange - Things heat up in Canada at the grand opening of the Boardwalk Restaurant. Will Ian and Catherine’s first day be a success? 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Planet Egypt: Pharaohs at War 1:55 Oz and Hugh Raise the Bar 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines 6:00 Italian Food Safari 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Secrets of Our Living Planet: The Magical Forest 8:30 Cuba with Simon Reeve 9:35 Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life - In this thoughtprovoking series, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins asks if science can provide answers to the big questions we used to entrust to religion. In the first episode, Dawkins examines morality and sin. He asks whether the old religious rules about what is right and wrong are helpful and explores what science can tell us about how to be good. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Fateless” (M l,a) In German. The hypnotic story of a young, Jewish boy sent to a concentration camp. Life becomes a harrowing adventure, with small moments of beauty in a most unexpected environment 1:30 Movie: “Night Run” (M l,a) In Dutch (MA v,l) 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

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5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Antiques Roadshow 10:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 4:30 National News 5:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 8:30 The Middle: Heck On A Plane - Sue wins a family trip to New York, and the flight turns into a comedy of errors. 9:00 Customs: His name is Dazzling and so is his story. Arriving in the UK for 4 months with only $40, he says a mate is going to look after him. But when officers find falsified documents in his position he quickly changes his story and claims to have a girlfriend in London. But when she turns out to be Russian he soon finds himself in a bit of a pickle. 9:30 TBA 10:30 2013 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 11:30 Take The Money And Run - Everyday people hide money from trained detectives who have 48 hours to find the loot. If the contestant is successful in keeping it hidden, they get to keep the money. 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 4WD TV 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

CROSSWORD No. 131

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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t be surprised if you have more energy than the people around you. You may need to inspire those around you to be livelier. Romance. Do something special to help your partner this week. They have been very considerate recently and deserve some pampering.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will be feeling full of energy at the moment and possibly a little restless. It is very important that you ﬁnd a new outlet for your energy. Romance. Your partner will warm to your positive mood. You may feel that they have been a little cold recently. Be patient!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

FOR KIDS

You may still be worried about a recent event which you feel could have been prevented. Don’t be too hard on yourself as it was bound to happen. Romance. Your love-life may need some “sprucing up” this week. Your friend will have a suggestion which helps. Take it!

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) You have so much extra energy at the moment you could burst a blood vessel! Try to deal as sensitively as you can with those who get in your way. Romance. This will be an excellent week for any agreements. Both you and your partner will be ﬂexible and completely open.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A disagreement with colleagues at work will soon be resolved. Don’t take this misunderstanding too seriously. Work may improve because of it. Romance. You will have a lot of energy at the moment. Be sure not to annoy those around you with your constant movement.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FINDWORD No. 131 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

You will be the centre of attention at the moment and enjoying every minute of it. Don’t be too egoistic, however, because this will not last forever. Romance. This would be an excellent time to get a new relationship off the ground or to put an existing one onto ﬁrmer footing.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You are not responsible for clearing up other people’s messes. Try to be a little ﬁrmer with them in the ﬁrst place. This will save you a lot of stress. Romance. A person that you are interested in will not understand what you want if you don’t let them know clearly. Be direct!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

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MUDDY RIVER

Don’t allow anyone to throw you off course. They won’t understand your needs as well as you do. Pave your own path! Romance. You will be surprised how popular you are with members of the opposite sex this week. Contact those you are interested in shortly after meeting.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You may be asked to act as a “gobetween” for two people that you know well. It’s very important that you do not take sides. Romance. This will be a great time for making some real progress in your relationship. You have a very tight agenda, but will make time for your partner.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) While it is always important to do things to the best of your ability, you must make sure that work actually gets done. You will have to cut corners. Romance. Try to analyse exactly how you feel about an important decision. It may not be as illogical as your partner seems to think.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Pretty much all the honest truth telling in the world is done by children.

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SOLUTIONS No. 131

Something that you buy on impulse may lead to regrets later. Stick within your budget, at least for the rest of the week. You’ll reap the beneﬁt later. Romance. If you make the effort to create a romantic atmosphere at home, you will not be disappointed. Try to keep things simple.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may be feeling a little restless because other people are not quite as “hyped” up as you. It is up to you to motivate everybody else! Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.

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10AM FRIDAY Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. would like to their express sincere condolences to Russel, Darcy, Quinn and Kelly on the loss of their precious Tania.

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MONEY MANAGEMENT OFFICER LAYNHAPUY HOMELANDS ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Organisation Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation was established to provide opportunities and maintain Yolngu culture within our Homelands in north-east Arnhem Land. Based at the Resource Centre in Yirrkala, a community 15 minutes from the town of Nhulunbuy, LHAC endeavours to balance delivery of developmental support services with Aboriginal traditional law and culture to achieve the organisations objectives and to meet with the aspirations of the member clans. Town of Nhulunbuy Nhulunbuy / Gove is approximately 600 kms from Darwin, on the eastern-most tip of the Gove Peninsula and is home to approx. 4000 people. The Gove Peninsula encompasses nearly 100,000 square kilometres of land owned by the Yolngu Aboriginal people and is famous for spectacular beaches and great fishing. Opportunity LHAC has a fixed-term opportunity for an individual with a passion for Indigenous culture and community development to join the Community Services team to assist with the delivery of the Money Management program within the Homelands. Currently funded to 30 June 2014, this challenging and innovative role is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a valuable contribution to the Yolngu Homeland members. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provide money management support, education and training through: o Conducting community education workshops o Financial literacy and budgeting o Assist clients in creating family budgeting and savings plans o Bill paying and purchasing assistance o Accessing financial institutions, products and services • Provide program management support to the Money Management Coordinator • Lead Yolngu staff through actively mentoring and providing support mechanisms that allows them to achieve set work tasks. This role comes with many benefits attached, and LHAC will reward your commitment with excellent remuneration $55,000 plus benefits including salary sacrifice. Applications Close: COB 25 January 2013 All applicants will need to obtain an application package and address the selection criteria pertaining to this role. Please visit www.laynhapuy.com.au to obtain an application package. Should you wish to acquire more information, please contact Kathryn Bellinger by email at hr@laynhapuy.com.au or by phone (08) 8939 1804.

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We are BHP Billiton, a leading global resources company. As a member of the world’s largest diversified resources company, Worsley Alumina manages a bauxite mine, alumina refinery and port operations in Western Australia’s South West. Our people are the foundation of our business and the key ingredient for our success. The future is BHP Billiton. The future is yours...

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Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre has several positions vacant:

We currently have a variety of positions available for suitably qualified and experienced individuals in the following areas at our operations based in the South West of Western Australia;

• Assistant Over Three’s Kindy – Hours: 8am to 1pm – Monday to Friday during school terms. (Over Three’s does not operate during school holidays.)

• Mine Engineers • Mine Operators (Mobile equipment) • Reﬁnery Process Operators • Powerhouse Operators • Mechanical Maintenance Technicians (Fitters and BMW) • Mechanical Maintenance Specialists • Electrical Maintenance Specialists

• Support Educator in our 3-5 year room – (Hours to be confirmed.) • Family Day Care Co-ordinator – (Approx. 25 hours a week- this position is a flexible work from home position.) Ideally the successful applicants will have completed the Certificate III in childcare or equivalent or working towards the certificate, have experience in working within a childcare environment and have an understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework. Minimum requirements – for all positions • Previous experience working with children. • Ability to obtain NT Police Clearance • Ochre Card • First Aid certificate and advantage Remuneration above award wages. Accommodation is available for the right person. For further information, please contact Tracey Chrzanowski on 08 8987 3311 or email your application detailing your qualifications and experience to: Attention: The Committee Nhulunbuy Children’s Services Inc. nhulunbuychildcare@bigpond.com

HR & Training Administration Assistant

YBE is currently seeking applications for a HR & Training Administration Assistant. This role reports to the HR & Training Coordinator. Duties will include: • General reception and administration tasks for all HR and Training. • Conducting general office duties including scanning for filing, typing, photocopying, faxing, emailing and archiving as required plus other duties within skill and ability. • Acquittal of invoicing and funding • Assist in the yearly auditing process • Other administrative duties as required • Ensuring quality completion and integrity of data • Maintaining and filing records • Provide assistance with scheduling for inductions and recognised Key Performance Indicators. Key Selection Competencies: Essential: 1. Tertiary qualification or experience in Human Resources and/or Training 2. Ability to demonstrate a high level of computer literacy 3. Northern Territory Driver’s Licence with own transport 4. Possess sound knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook 5. Abilility to communicate and interact effectively with different cultures 6. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism and be capable of working unsupervised 7. Ability to contribute posivitely to quality work outcomes 8. Possess a minimum of C Class NT driver’s licence and own transport Desirable: 9. Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing workplace documents (e.g. policies, procedures, workplace forms, etc.) 10. Understanding of and ability to work within AQTF standards and legislation Hourly rate $20.41-$27.92 (depending on experience). Accommodation is not offered with this position. Please send cover letter adressing the Essential/Desirable criteria and CV by close of business, Monday, January 21 to: HR & Training Coordinator PO Box 420 Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Ph: 08 8987 0944 / Fax: 08 8987 0999 Email: alice.mcdonald@ybe.com.au

These are residential roles based at our Boddington Bauxite Mine or Collie Reﬁnery. Our employees choose to live in larger regional centers such as Mandurah and Bunbury, or nearby communities which all offer an enviable lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches, world famous wineries and all just a short commute to the state’s capital city, this is an opportunity too good to miss. A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience and includes private health cover for employees and their family, generous superannuation, relocation assistance, interest rates subsidies for housing loans, incentive plan and 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. 000814

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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Venue: Hindle Oval 1 Time: 6pm • Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony • Australia Day Movie Night Venue: Walkabout Lodge Time: 7pm • Australia Day TRIVIA Night! Place a team together at your work, school or circle of friends, and bring them down for an Australia Day Trivia Night.

Saturday, January 26, 2013 Venue: Gove Aquatic Centre Time: 5.30am to 1pm • Beginning at 5.30am: Family Run Run • 7am: Free Aussie Brekky • From 9.30am: Lots of Aussie Day games and activities for kids and adults • Hot food, BBQ and beverages available • Water slide and jumping castle • FREE access to the pool for the whole day! Arafura Times

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Feature

Crackers makes new friends in PNG Readers of the Arafura Times may remember in July last year when adventurer Craig ‘Crackers’ Hand’s smiling, bearded face adorned the front page. At that time, when he was in East Arnhem Land, it seemed unlikely (or perhaps CRAZY would be the right word) to think he could ever fulfil his mission of travelling in his Little Red Boat all the way to Papau New Guinea to deliver aid to a remote tribe in the country’s Western Province. Six months later, Crackers has returned to Australia to tell the tale - and as MARK ROY reports, it wasn’t without hiccups along the way.

IVING hand-to-mouth on insect larvae and bandicoot meat with a former headhunting tribe in a remote wilderness in Papua New Guinea might not sound like everybody’s idea of a tropical getaway. Or running for your life along a log-strewn beach chased by a bloodthirsty band of Indonesian traders. Or wading waist-deep in a creek with half a dozen tribesmen in the hope of finding a crocodile for dinner. But for seasoned adventurer and one-man charity dynamo Craig ‘Crackers’ Hand, it just comes with the territory. Crackers, who runs the charity Friends of PNG, is back on the Australian mainland after spending a wild couple of months in the remote village of Sibidiri. After dropping in on Nhulunbuy

in July last year after setting sail from Darwin a few weeks prior, he set sail for the village in his Little Red Boat to deliver much-needed supplies including medicines, gardening tools, mosquito nets, clothes, educational books and sponsorships for schoolchildren. He said while some sponsors for the kids came from as far away as Germany, schools closer to home were also willing to lend a hand. “The Minjilang school on Croker Island had some laminated drawings and also some books and stationery that they sent in a box to Bamaga Post Office,” he said. “Children on Groote Eylandt sent a number of hats, so I picked them all up and took them over to the tribe and distributed them amongst the school kids there.” While kids in Australia might take their schooling for granted, walking to school took on a different dimension for children in PNG

villages, he said. While he was there, a group of students walked home from school on Daru - an unaccompanied, week-long trek through the bush. “There were six kids, one from a Sibidiri tribe and others were from various other tribes in that area, but they all shared the trip home,” he said. “They walked for a good week or so, through swamps full of crocodiles and basically jungle trails and made their way home. “Other coastal tribes I talk to can’t believe the kids do that ... they can’t believe some of the tribes inland do the trips they do.” While in the village, Crackers ran a fishing competition: the second “Sibidiri Classic”. “I brought them hand lines and lures, but some of the villagers still went out with the traditional bow-and-arrow,” Crackers said. “The results were about 50/50

Crackers and villagers carrying the croc which fed the whole tribe. for each method, but I awarded third place in the competition to one of the boys for a wallaby he caught with his bow-and-arrow.” Crackers joined in with the day-today activities in the village, including planting yam seedlings, building fences, fishing, hunting - and also joined them to hunt crocodile. “They have a number of different methods of hunting crocodiles, all fairly interesting,” he said. “Harpoon at night, or just a hook - or one day I was filming them in a creek, where they get in a line across the creek and walk forward.

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Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: President Lesley Tankard P: 8987 2136 A/H.

Nhulunbuy Toy Library Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Lodge Arafura Contact: Secretary P: 0418 831 120 or 0437 272 210

Arnhem Early Learning Centre Contact: Director 8987 1004 E: aelcdirector@bigpond.com Arnhem Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Isobel Murray P: 0435 822 107, 8987 2120 Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490

Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. Contact: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 E: nhulunbuyba@gmail.com Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com Captain Cook Comunity Centre Captain Cook Community Centre President: Richard Webb M: 0404 351 839 E: richard.webb@riotinto.com Endeavour Room Bookings: Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Gove Arts Theatre Contact: Chris Andrews P: 0428 856 392 E: sma44324@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Playgroup Contact: Cassie McIllree P: 0418 322 719 E: nhulunbuyplaygroup@gmail.com

Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083

East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640

East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357

Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com

8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Alicia Scobie P: 8987 1500

Auskick Contact: Cameron Knight P: 0488 508 577

Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au

Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620

Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191 Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au

MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607

Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311

Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Steve Dowzard P: 0417 833 060

Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728

Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Maria Akapita P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au

Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264 Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139 Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT

Fri 18

Time 0558 1141 1818

Time 0031 0639 1224 1856

Time 0106 0721 1308 1933

Ht 1.25 3.47 0.62

Ht 3.12 1.22 3.29 0.76

Sat 19 Ht 3.11 1.24 3.05 0.95

Time 0143 0805 1354 2011

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Ht 3.07 1.28 2.78 1.16

Sun 20

Mon 21

Tue 22

Time 0223 0853 1445 2051

Time 0307 0950 1552 2136

Time 0359 1055 1729 2233

Ht 3.01 1.33 2.52 1.38

Ht 2.93 1.36 2.32 1.59

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Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

NHULUNBUY

W/E Jan 6 W/E Jan 6 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage

Day

Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt

Monday 31/12

5786

1523

7100

1868

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Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au

Tuesday 01/01

6740

1774

6500

1711

240

Wednesday 02/01

6604

1738

6200

1632

404

106

Thursday 03/01

6000

1579

7300

1921

-1300

-342

Friday 04/01

7671

2019

7000

1842

671

177

Saturday 05/01

4707

1239

6100

1605

-1393

-366

4607

1212

5700

1500

-1093

-288

42115 11083 45900 12079

-3785

-996

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272 Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525

Sunday 06/01 TOTAL

T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562

Ht 2.87 1.35 2.24 1.76

NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.

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Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: TBA P: TBA

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Thu 17

OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369

Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553

RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

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Church services

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Barry Hanson – Ph: 8987 1533 Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am

Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Maria Akapita (NCNC Director), P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au

Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599

Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292

Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499

Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490

Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Paul Grover, P: 0400 978 114

“They were in waist-deep water, about seven of them, and I just thought, well I’ll join in. “So I hopped in the middle of the guys and walked along with them up the middle of the creek. “I was probably lucky we didn’t get a crocodile that day.” Supporters Friends of PNG from all around the world follow Crackers’ adventures online though his facebook page and the Cracker Tracker, which tracks his journey across the high seas and into PNG interior with a series of positions and blog posts. Continued on page 17

Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340

Weather details o

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Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 7 33.3 24.1 4.6 Tuesday 8 33.5 23.5 NIL Wednesday 9 35.0 24.4 NIL Thursday 10 34.6 24.6 NIL Friday 11 34.4 24.6 NIL Saturday 12 31.8 24.3 1.0 Sunday 13 33.3 27.2 TCE Monthly total rainfall to date: 29.6 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Jan. 7 to Sunday, Jan. 13

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1007.9 hPa on Monday Min: 1002.7 hPa on Wednesday Averages for the month of January Max temp: 32.0 Min temp: 24.6 Rainfall: 286.5 mm

Feature In early December, a blog post revealed Cracker’s boat had been sunk at anchor. Crackers said he lost a lot of equipment from the swamped boat, including money from a container that later turned up behind a nearby beach camp occupied by Indonesian traders. After villagers called police, three of the traders decided they would attack Crackers. “They chased me up the beach, but I managed to escape,” he said. Villagers helped him tow his boat to Boigu Island in the Torres Strait, from where it was taken on a barge to Cape York. Crackers said the barge crew had a bit of a laugh at his expense. “They picked me up in late December, and told me about the Mayan

calendar, and that the end of the world had been predicted for December 21. “I told them I’d heard nothing about it, as I’d been out of touch with civilisation for a couple of months in Sibidiri. “So the crew told me the world had actually come to an end,” Crackers laughed. “They said ‘We’ve been drifting around here for days now, and you’re the first survivor we’ve found.’” Once safely back on the mainland, Crackers headed to Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, where he met up with members of the Rotary Club and local supporters. Who knows what adventure Crackers will embark on next, but one can be sure it will be anything but something ordinary.

Crackers with the Sibidiri chiefs and villagers during the head-hunting welcoming ceremony.

Crackers with a few school kids from Maningrida during his visit to Arnhem Land last year. The unattended Little Red Boat is found swamped and sunk at anchor in a cross-current off the coastal village of Tais in PNG’s Western Province.

This small wallaby was one of the catches in the second Sibidiri Classic fishing comp, taking third place.

Crackers and his friend Gwama with a sizeable PNG croc that fed the whole tribe.

Students receiving donated school books and drawings from schoolchildren on the Australian mainland.

A Sibidiri tribesman showing his son how to make a bow from bamboo.

Many people in the village are suffering from easily treatable diseases and infections such as ringworm.

After 32 days of treatment for ringworm, all traces of the infection are gone - just a few healthy patches of mud.

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NEWS & SPORT

Fun, fun, fun in the school holiday sun WHILE school’s out for summer, the East Arnhem Shire Council has set-up a fully loaded Youth, Sport and Recreation Program in communities around the region. Kids have been spoiled for choice over the months of December and January, as the EASC Youth, Sport & Recreation Team have been busy running daily activities. The School Holiday Program includes many options to keep the kids entertained, with most being free or low cost. Not only are there heaps of one and two hour activities on offer, but also half and full day excursions being offered across some of the communities. EASC Youth, Sport and Recreation Regional Manager Cherie Forbes said

the School Holiday Program guaranteed fun, with activities in each community varying to cater for a wide age group. “Most community Rec Halls/Sheds will be open daily- we have lots of fun in the sun planned this school holidays, with inside activities for those looking to escape the heat,” she said. Pictured in these photos, taken on Friday, January 11, were some young people in Yirrkala involved in a basketball match and some indoor soccer. On the day, another group had been driven down to Rainbow Cliffs to enjoy a fishing outing. For more information on the EASC Youth, Sport and Rec program, check out the ‘What’s On’ guide on pg8, or visit the East Arnhem Shire Council website, http://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/.

HOOP DREAMS: Brendan Wanambi, Boaz Wanambi, Sebastian Wanambi and Phil Marika shoot a few down at the Yirrkala basketball court.

Batu, Dylan, Jeramiah, Mike, Leon and up the front Steven and Ngalpuru get into the school holiday fun.

Travis, Sandra, Viola and Naomi enjoying the EASC school holiday program.

Terrance Wunungmurra and Kevin Gulki get ready for a round on the basketball court.

Wild About Gove

Nhulunbuy feels the heat

Walking along the local beaches one can encounter any manner of creature. This was spotted on Middle Beach and the photographer has no idea what it is. Do you? If so send your response to editor@arafuratimes.com.au Wild About Gove is an opportunity

for our readers to share the magic that is Gove. All photos remain the copyright of the photographer. Images can be sent to editor@arafuratimes.com.au with a brief description of where and when they were taken.

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NO SWEAT: Mark Nundhirribala, who was visiting Gove from Numbulwar, escaped the hot weather by waiting for his ride sprawled out under a shady tree. AS Nhulunbuy roasted in dry weather last week, “How you experience heat can be improved by with temperatures rocketing into the mid-thirties and adaptive behaviour, such as staying in the shade, signs of showers slim, scientists have warned locals indoors in air-conditioned places and using fans to to prepare in case the heatwave continues. circulate the air,” Ms Loughnan said. 2012 ended with the region’s second driest She said exposure to extreme heat has particularly December on record, with only 6mm rain falling over adverse effects on people with chronic illnesses such the month, and most of that over one day. as cardiovascular, respiratory or renal diseases, along January has begun with above average daily with diabetes and obesity, and those with mental temperatures, and there has been no immediate illness. prediction of the expected monsoon. “These people account for a high proportion of the Senior climatologist for the Bureau of Meteorology deaths caused by extreme heat. in Darwin Joel Lisonbee said the ongoing heat was due “People working outdoors also face high risk, to a large high pressure ridge over the continent, which especially if they’re working in direct sunlight,” she has put the southern states in a heatwave and prevented said. the monsoon from moving into Nothern Australia. She said locals can protect their homes from heat “We usually expect the monsoon to hit Arnhem by pulling down awnings and blinds and putting Land about New Year’s Day. shade cloth over outdoor pergolas to shade walls and “But I’m optimistic that it could come by the end windows. of this week,” Mr Lisonbee said. “During extremely hot weather you should keep Climate researcher at Monash University Margaret in touch with friends and family, as they may be your Loughnan recently released a paper warning of how lifeline. exposure to extreme heat can cause illness and even Stay hydrated - drink plenty of fluids even if you death. don’t feel thirsty, taking small amounts often, and She said there were several small steps people could stay out of the sun, especially during the hottest part take to protect themselves and their loved ones. of the day. “We need to keep our body temperature in the range She said any essential outdoor jobs which need to of 35.5 to 37.5C as this protects our vital organs and be done should be taken care of early in the morning allows the body to function normally. when it’s cooler.

SPORT

Tennis Club finishes 2012 on a high

The Gove Tennis Committee - Janice Johnson, Sarah Carlile, Nicky Mayer and Paul Mery - with the trophy trove won by the club at the NT Tennis Awards. As the Australian Open series hits our TV screens this week, Tennis Gove has started gearing up for another big year of tennis. The club has begun 2013 on a stellar high, after scooping the prize pool at the Tennis NT Awards in November, and ranking as top finalists at Tennis Australia’s prestigious Newcombe Medal Awards Night held in December. The club took away the ‘Club of the Year’ gong at the Tennis NT Awards, their eighth win from the 12 years the award has been running. The awards for the night did not stop there. Renae Lane was recognised for her contribution to the club, winning ‘Volunteer of the Year’.

Junior player Caitlyn Mitchell, who cleaned up at the 2012 NT Tennis Awards.

Junior player Caitlyn Mitchell cleaned up on the night taking out two awards - winner of the ‘Women’s Senior Points Circuit for the NT’, and the ‘NT Junior Incentive Award’. In fact, Gove took out every award bar one. A few weeks later, in December, club president Paul Mery, vice-president Brendan Muldoon, secretary Sarah Carlile and manager Nicky Mayer trekked down to Melbourne to attend the Newcombe Medal awards ceremony. The event was held at the Crown Palladium room in Melbourne, attended by around 800 guests including plenty of famous faces and entertainment.

Namesake of the John Necombe Medal, former World No.1 tennis player Mr Newcombe himself, at the ceremony with Tennis Gove vice-president Brendan Muldoon.

The club was finalist in the two categories it had been nominated in - Most Outstanding Tennis Club (which it won in 2010) and Most Outstanding Tennis Community (which it won in 2011) and made the final three in both of these. The club had submitted a report which covered the club’s activities and an eight minute movie incorporating tournaments, tours, coaching, school programs, disabilities and indigenous programs. Ms Mayer, who is also the club’s head coach, said unfortunately the club did not receive the recognition that it deserved on the evening, but

a great time was had by all. She said the club reached a new pinnacle by the close of 2012. “By the finish of 2012, our membership stood at 525 members, a new record. “My year starts with a trip to Melbourne for an annual coaches conference and a few days at the Australian Open,” she said. 2013 club memberships are now available and an open day and coaching sign-on day will be held on Saturday, February 2. For more information on the club, contact Nicky Mayer (0407 460 387) or check out their website at www.tennis.com.au/tennisgove.

Gove girls ‘dream team’ to take on ‘Darwin Hottest 7s’

East Arnhem Rugby Union Club 7s ‘Dream Team’: (Back) Coach Sean O’Connor, Jocelyn Johnson, Joanne Bathern, Stef Murdoch and East Arnhem Rugby Union Club Secretary Donna Mulholland. (Front) Erica Hoani and Emily Osborne. BY MATT GARRICK For coach Sean ‘Ocker ’ O’Connor, being able to take a girls’ team up to Darwin to compete in the ‘Hottest 7s in the World’ Australia Day weekend tournament is the realisation of a dream. For the first time, the East Arnhem Rugby Union Club will be sending a female squad to take part in the annual tournament, which has been known as one of the most prestigious events outside the IRB circuit. The club have been sending a men’s side to represent the region in the event since

2003, but a girls’ team with the numbers and the talent to take on the challenge had not materialised until now. Mr O’Connor said he’d been hoping this opportunity would arise for seven years. “I call these girls the ‘Dream Team’, as it’s because of them we’ve been able to achieve the dream of getting a girls’ squad to participate up in Darwin.” “We’ve had some new girls come in recently who have injected enthusiasm into the team, and fired up all the others. “Now we’ve got the numbers, backed with the skill,

and we’re ready,” he said. Formally a player of 15-aside, squad member Joanne Bathern said being in the tournament will expose some of the less-experienced girls on the team to full-on game conditions. “I think they’ll like it. “There’s less contact than in 15s, and it’s fast. “In terms of training, we’ve been working on all different aspects of the game, different combinations, and now we’re ready for this. And we’re keen,” Ms Bathern said. Seven female players from Gove have been chosen for

the trip, alongside join seven players picked for the men’s side. Also, a few Darwin players will sit in as subs during the tournament. Coach of the men’s squad Hayden Rickard said the tournament has always proved to give great experience to the player’s who head up. “The tournament opens up opportunities for the guys to do things like follow player pathways into Darwin rep sides,” he said. The Heineken Hottest 7s in the World will be held on 26- 27 January at Rugby Park in Darwin.

A hard day’s work LOCAL journalist Matt Garrick (left) found himself a bit of good fishing fortune after he was invited to cover a story out on remote Bromby Island, on a boat skippered by Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club President, Ian ‘Shep’ Shepherd. On the way back, a few lines were cast and Garrick was lucky enough to pull out this 1.2metre Spanish Mackerel... but not without plenty of positive reinforcement from Shep the Skip - in other words, Garrick had no idea what he was doing, but thanks to Shep they landed her in the end.

YOUNGSTER Morgan Flanigan (right) was pulling out Trevally from Elizabeth Bay on Saturday, January 12 faster than he’s losing teeth. He was using them as baitfish, as he undoubtedly had bigger fish on his mind. This young Rex Hunt has previously roped in a 93cm barramundi. If you catch yourself a tasty score out on the water this summer, take a snap and send it through to editor@arafuratimes.com.au, for publication in our sports section.

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