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Prisoners to work preparing Garma site By MATT GARRICK A group of 30 Northern Territory prisoners will soon be chosen to assist in preparing the site for August’s Garma Festival - 40km from Nhulunbuy. The prisoners picked to be involved in the scheme - a partnership between the Yothu Yindi Foundation and the NT Department of Correctional Services will have proven their good behaviour while incarcerated in low security jails. Guarded by four prison officers, the men will undertake labour work such as removing white-ant damaged trees and snakes from the site, setting up the so-called ‘Tent City’, cleaning up and supplying firewood to nearby communities. General Manager of Yothu Yindi Foundation Denise Bowden said the prisoners would be working alongside the rest of the predominantly female Garma crew responsible for getting the event ready. “We’ll bring them in a month prior to Garma and house them, then they build Garma the City - the festival site - along with the rest of the crew.” She said once the festival had started, the prisoners would also take part in recreational aspects of Garma; including education and employment programs held during the three-day event. “We don’t just put them in the cupboard and pack them away - this is about helping them start to reintegrate. “Plus, it’s a bonding session for them.” The group will be most likely comprised of prisoners of different races from across the NT. “The visit is so appealing to prisoners; to be out in the open, under the stars. “Especially as there will be in-
digenous people involved who have connections to the land near Garma,” Ms Bowden said. The program has been on trial for the past two years, but this year there are plans to solidify a longer-term agreement for it to continue. Ms Bowden said Yothu Yindi Foundation would be signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Correctional Services at Garma this year, so the prison program could continue for a further three years. “For us it’s really productive partnership; to have their manpower is a real benefit to us, and for the prisoners to have so much space, and to be able to spend evenings around a fire under the stars, it’s almost priceless.” Minister for Correctional Services John Elferink said the work party would teach prisoners important workrelated disciplines as well as providing valuable community support. “Prisoners also receive training in the use of a range of small tools and equipment, making them more employable once they are released back into the community. “They acquire practical skills to enable them to get a job outside of prison, and it is hoped they use these for positive change rather than returning to crime and alcohol and drug abuse. “Last year, the work parties proved extremely beneficial to the community with prisoners completing more than $3.5 million in projects and contributing almost 250,000 hours of labour.” Mr Elferink said along with Garma, the work parties would this year assist with a range of community events including the Finke River Desert Race, Hidden Valley Drags and V8 events and the Henley on Todd Regatta.
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THE region’s Navy Cadets program - a pathway for young adults to gain knowledge and skills into the defence forces - will be cut if more volunteers and cadets cannot be found to take part. A meeting was held in Gove last Saturday, where it was revealed the organisation needs at least double the number of cadets already enrolled for the program to remain viable in the region. Flotilla Commander Gill McKay, who oversees the Navy Cadets programs in place between Nhulunbuy and Broome, said more community assistance and interest was needed to keep the program afloat. Currently 10 cadets are enrolled in the program, which Ms McKay said needs to double to twenty to prevent the unit from closing. “There is need for this unit in Gove. “But we now need to grow the unit and integrate it a bit more into the community.” The cadets have for the last years been at the forefront in annual defence force commemoration events such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, which Ms McKay said were pivotal to the region.
Donald awarded for 26 years of service Volunteer Donald McKinnon, who won the Chief Minister’s Medal for Volunteering Service on May 16.
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“I’ve been involved with TS Melville Bay since its inception in 1992, and for a number of years we had from 35 to 40 young people here on a weekly basis. “It’s a doable proposition, there are youngsters out there who could get involved.” The Navy Cadets have recently proved as a successful pathway into the defence forces. 18-year-old Gove cadet Lindsay Wollin - who lead the cadets in their role at the region’s Anzac Day ceremony - signed up to the program in 2008, and is now preparing to join the Australian Army Reserves with a long-term view to joining the Army. Ms McKay said cadets were taught life skills and how to be good community citizens. “We teach them how to give back, leadership and give them confidence, and all those sort of things they can take out of the community and to anywhere in the country.” To get involved with the program, either as an adult volunteer leader or a cadet - those 12-20 years old - contact TS Melville Bay Commanding Officer Grahame Deppeler (0439 033 688). Navy Cadets meet every Tuesday from 6-9pm.
YIRRKALA residents will soon be able to access the resources and the benefits of the world wide web at a new digital learning centre. The Federal Government have announced that Yirrkala Art Centre (Buku Larrnggay Mulka) will receive $460,000 for the development of a multi-terminal digital learning centre. Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon said this project would allow the local community to participate in digital and IT training and to access a digital library and cultural archive. “This centre is vital to the community because it provides the only public internet access available to the community.” “Increased access to the internet in the community will create an environment conducive to online consultation, education and employment. “This will have social and economic benefits for the Yolngu community.” Minister for Regional Services Catherine King said the project would deliver employment benefits to the region, creating 10 jobs throughout the project’s construction and sustaining a further two after its completion. “This project means jobs for the local economy now and lasting benefits for the community over the longer term.” The project is expected to be completed by mid 2015.
A NHULUNBUY man has scored a gong in the Northern Territory’s Volunteer of the Year Awards, for his dedicated services in supplying isolated youths with constructive activities. Donald McKinnon took home the Chief Minister’s Medal for Volunteering Service on May 16. Mr McKinnon has volunteered for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for 26 years. During this time, he has worked with and mentored over 500 young people in Nhulunbuy, regularly volunteering between 16-18 hours a month. Over the years, Mr McKinnon has increased participation to record numbers to the Duke’s program and enabled it to be accessed in remote regions by isolated youth in great need of
stimulating activities. Chief Minister Adam Giles said the awards celebrated and rewarded the valuable work volunteers contributed to their communities. “Each year thousands of Territorians give up their time to help others,” Mr Giles said. “Volunteers play an important role in the community and are the mainstays of support within many sporting and community organisations.” “The level of volunteering in the Territory is high, with 38 per cent of people volunteering in a formal capacity.” The awards continue to grow with 68 nominations received, 14 more than last year. The winners of the Chief Minister’s Medals each received $2500 to donate to a not-for-profit organisation of their choice.
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YBE puts hand-up for pipeline work THE Gas-to-Gove pipeline project has the potential to bring boosts to the region’s job sector; and local company Yolngu Business Enterprises (YBE) wants to be part of the conversation. YBE Chief Executive Officer Glenn Aitchison said at this stage in the planning of the project, conversations taking place have been behind closed doors. “We fully understand and appreciate the nature of confidentiality around the initial discussions. “However, when the time comes for opportunities to talk about joint ventures, we would dearly love to be part of that conversation. “We believe we have a fully integrated system of training, education, safety and production performance, which will be beneficial to the project.” A spokesman from Pacific Aluminium said although the pipeline project was still in early days, there were
plans in place to try and maximise the amount of contracts which will be available to tender by local businesses. “That’s something that we’d be seeking to do, but we’re still in the process of development,” the spokesman said. Mr Aitchison said a main focus of the project should be on future proofing Gove’s local economy. “It should be about trying to stop the economic leakage from the region. “Every time we bring in someone else from outside or another state to get a contract here, the money leaves our region.” YBE is a privately run business, which employs approximately 100 people, a third of whom are indigenous. Pacific Aluminium have said they are pushing
Gov’t hospital plans are moving forward
to achieve for increased participation and economic benefits for local traditional owner groups. Last week, the company awarded a major contract to local company Bunuwal Fuel - a joint venture between Bunuwal Investments and Cambridge Gulf Limited- to supply fuel to the mining business and to the community.
Chief Executive Officer of YBE, Glenn Aitchison.
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Brenden Marchesi High Voltage Supervisor - Town Ph 8987 5242 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: NT Health Minister Robyn Lambley and Director of Medical Services at Gove Hospital, Dr Peter Chilcott, last month. PLANNING for works on a new Emergency Department at Gove District Hospital is taking shape, with the scope of the new facility now finalised and the construction tender to be issued within months. Health Minister Robyn Lambley says the $13 million Emergency Department project will be a major boost to the delivery of health services in one of the Territory’s largest population centres. “The communities around Gove deserve to have this significant new piece of health infrastructure,” Mrs Lambley said. “About 5000 people live in Nhulunbuy and another 9000 live in the East Arnhem region stretching from Ramingining to the west and Numbulwar in the south.” Financed by the Commonwealth’s Health and Hospitals Fund and built by the Territory Government, Mrs Lambley said the new Emergency Department will benefit patients and staff. “The new Emergency Department will be designed to improve efficiencies and the delivery of emergency care to assist the hospital to manage future increases in demand.”
“It will have seven patient bays compared to the current four bays, critical care and resuscitation bays, reception and triage area, patient isolation room and secure care assessment room. “There will also be patient and staff amenities and administration areas. “The Department will be a single storey building, linked to existing ward areas which will be an enormous boost to medical staff that deserve a state-of the-art facility. “As far back as the 1960s, the current Emergency Department was the original Gove Hospital building. “While the old Emergency Department has provided excellent service over many years, the Country Liberals Government is proud to be value adding health infrastructure for the Gove community.” The construction tender process for the new facility is expected to begin later this year and it will be operating by early 2015. The NT Budget for 2013 has also allocated $465,000 for construction of a new pediatric ensuite at the Hospital.
Gillard and Gurrumul invited to Gove PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has been invited to the region for NAIDOC Week this July, to take part in celebrations for the fiftieth anniversary of Yirrkala’s Bark Petitions. It is expected that during her proposed visit she will formally open the new wing of Yirrkala Art Centre (Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre). Also set to take part in the celebrations will be Gurrumul, who media have reported will play a special concert for the Prime Minister and an audience that will include two of the original signatories of the Bark Petition. NAIDOC Week, to be held from July 7-14, is an annual nation-wide celebration of Australia’s indigenous
culture and heritage. This year the event’s theme will be; We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. The event will commemorate fifty years since the birth of land rights in Australia, when 13 Yolngu clan leaders signed a pair of bark painting and sent them to the Australian Parliament in protest of the establishment of the bauxite mine in Gove. It is also expected Ms Gillard will take time to visit the Yirrkala Church Panels which are housed in BukuLarrnggay Mulka, which the centre’s coordinator Will Stubbs said are the equivalent to Australia’s Magna Carta; an ancient English document representing the country’s birth of democracy.
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Scenes from recent courses held in Gove and Gapuwiyak which offered trauma training to local services. LIVING as remote as we do in East Arnhem Land, it’s important to have people properly trained to deal with a trauma at hand, for whenever an emergency occurs. To help make sure of this, CareFlight ran two one-day courses in the region last week - one in Nhulunbuy on Monday May 13, and one in Gapuwiyak on Sunday May 12. Coffee & Cake Both attracted strong local interest from Northern Bacon & Egg Burgers Territory Emergency Services, local schools, Thai Food Gapuwiyak clinic, Northern Territory Fire and Jewellery Rescue Services and Parks and Wildlife rangers. Candles Gifts Their aim was to give advanced trauma training to Arts & Craft participants, to add to the broad first aid skills most Plants Artwork of them already had. Glitter Tattoos The course was delivered by CareFlight educa Clothing ! ds i for the K Photographs And lots more!
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tors - flight nurses and pilots with many years of trauma experience. Its aim was to provide additional skills and confidence to those most likely to be first on the scene with a patient, to help them deal with the emergency until the arrival of services such as St John paramedics, clinic nurses or CareFlight. Careflight founding director Ian Badham said the quality of the initial treatment which patients receive helps ensure their quick recovery. “When CareFlight ran the MediSim course last year in Gove, two participants were from Gapuwiyak and they suggested a course should be held there this year - which is what was delivered. “They certainly made our CareFlight team feel very welcome,” Mr Badham said.
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Offender, victim and witness all arrested after assault POLICE were aghast last week after an alleged assault offender, his victim and a witness to the crime were all arrested on outstanding warrants after being brought into Nhulunbuy station for questioning. A 41-year-old man from Ramingining was arrested and charged after he allegedly assaulted a security guard outside the Walkabout Hotel. He then crossed the road to near Nhulunbuy’s taxi rank, where it has been alleged he severely assaulted his wife. Police arrested the man following the incident, and charged him with assault on a person who suffered harm, aggravated assault and breaching bail. After he was arrested, it was also discovered that he was wanted by police on five outstanding warrants. The man was remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Magistrate’s Court. Police said when they brought the victim and a witness into the station the following day to be questioned in relation to the crime, they were disappointed to learn that both were wanted on outstanding warrants as well. The pair were arrested and bailed to appear
in Maningrida Magistrates Court on June 4. LICENCE AND REGISTRATION PLEASE POLICE have been increasing their efforts in clamping down on unregistered vehicles and other traffic offences over the last week, with 14 infringements handed out and two people summonsed to appear in court. The majority of tickets were for speeding, and three for driving unregistered vehicles. Police said monitoring breaches of transport laws was one of their core duties in the region, and they would continue to remain vigilant in spotting offenders. Four non-traffic related infringements were also handed out, to individuals caught causing a disturbance in or around the region’s licensed venues. Alcohol was said to be involved in each of these incidents.
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Rotary reaches out to our East Timor neighbours
Rotary helping paint a primary school in Dili.
IT’S fair to say the Rotary Club of Nhulunbuy are well-known for putting their hands in their pockets and helping out organisations and events around the community. But their efforts don’t stop in East Arnhem Land...or even in Australia. Representatives from our local Rotary Club returned to town last week from East Timor, where they had travelled to take part in a district Rotary meeting, and to search for charity causes suitable for our local branch to support. Rotary committee member Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor, who took part in the trip, said there was no shortage of worthy causes over there, as East Timor is still awash with poverty.
“We found two or three such possible projects. “One involved piping and getting flowing water into a village which suffers from a lack of fresh water.” Mr O’Connor said Nhulunbuy Rotary have wanted do something for their greater Rotary District, which takes in the Northern Territory and East Timor - the third largest Rotary district in the world. Having taken trips to East Timor as a member of the military involved in border protection in 1999-2000, and again in a business context in 2010 - when he visited the region to train East Timorese people to be ready go out on gas rigs - Mr O’Connor was ready for what lay before him. “I’m impressed with the advances there,
but there’s still a hell of a long way to go. “I still have concerns over the general health and well-being and education of the youth. “Hence the reason we were in there; looking at schools and projects we can put our money into and help out with.” Prior to their visit to the independent nation, Rotary had been holding fundraising activities in Gove to help get a kindergarten up and running; the construction site of which the crew had a chance to visit while in the country. Nhulunbuy Rotary are always looking for new members, so to get involved phone Club Secretary Stephanie Freeman (0400 172 599) or Sean O’Connor (0488 141 435).
Construction work on the Farol School kindergarten.
Nhulunbuy Rotary Club’s Sean O’Connor and Emily Anttikioski at Farol kindergarten.
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Like father like daughter on plans to deliver drinking water NHULUNBUY Christian College student Serina O’Connor should be applauded for her initiative. While her father Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor was over in East Timor, researching possible charities to help funnel fresh water into a tiny Timorese village (see story on page 5),
his daughter in Year 7 was conducting a safe water project of her own. After her class was given the task by their teacher to make as much awareness as possible about unsafe water around the world, Serina chose to utilise the power of print media. She sent a message through to the Arafura
Times, asking us to come have a chat down at NCC. “Lots of people die each day in Africa, Asia and countries in poverty because of this. “There are not-for-profit organisations such as the Thankyou water charity, where if you buy a bottle of their water the funds go to
helping a country receive clean water.” Serina said when she gets older it’s one of her goals to travel to Africa and help underprivileged kids in orphanages. For now though, the Arafura Times reckons she should get full marks for her project’s top marketing strategy.
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Fed funds flow in budget FOR the few out there not bored with the 2013 Budget yet, the Arafura Times has crunched the numbers and can share a few fun figures about
where the Federal Government plans to spend much needed dollars on infrastructure in our region. Over the next 12
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months, they’ve announced work will begin on strengthening, widening and straightening sections of Central Arnhem Road. In the same time period, they’re planning to construct new concrete bridges over the Goyder and Donydji rivers. The Feds have also allocated cash to be splashed on the road systems of greater Arnhem Land, with $90 million worth of works expected to begin in 2014-15. This plan includes work on the Roper Highway, Port Keats Road, Rocky Bottom Creek on Central Arnhem Road and the Arnhem Link Road. They’ve also promised $20m to strengthen and widen the Arnhem Highway between the Stuart Highway and Jabiru. Federal Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese said the Government knows there’s more to be done. “But this Government is making the right decisions for the nation’s future and across the length and breadth of the Northern Territory, building the infrastructure which will stand the test of time.” Whether the bridges stand the test of time or not; judging by recent polls predicting the results of the September election, the same can’t be assured for the current Federal Government.
BUDGET 2013
Responsible Action
jobs, growth, responsibility Nhulunbuy Region Highlights
• $29.6 million for community beef and mining roads, Central Arnhem Road stream crossing upgrades at Goyder River and Badalngarrmirri River and targeted pavement upgrades • $13 million for the Gove District Hospital emergency department upgrade • $6.1 million to construct a new remote health centre at Galiwin’ku • $3 million for the Groote Eylandt Trade Training Centre – new and upgraded training facilities at Angurugu and Alyangula • $1.5 million to provide passing opportunities on the Central Arnhem Road Housing Affordability
Community Safety
Building our Economy
Regional Development
• $270 million to upgrade and provide new housing across the Territory
• $637 million for community safety and justice initiatives
• $1.2 billion for infrastructure to provide more roads and housing and improve school and health facilities across the Territory
• $188.6 million under the Stronger Futures National Partnership Agreement to improve Indigenous outcomes
• Government will partner with private developers to facilitate the construction of 2000 affordable homes over the next four years • $4.35 million to service the development at Kilgariff • $27 million over four years to stimulate construction of affordable housing (Real Housing for Growth)
• $35 million to provide mandatory rehabilitation for problem drinkers and an additional $10 million for associated infrastructure • $22.5 million for the recruitment of an additional 120 police, including 20 officers in Alice Springs • $10.9 million to expand police facilities in Alice Springs
• New HomeBuild Access loans to support homeownership made up of a Low Deposit Loan, an Off The Plan Deposit Loan, a Subsidised Interest Rate Loan and a Fee Assistance Loan
• $5 million to expand court facilities in Alice Springs
• First Home Owner Grant of $12 000 to $25 000 for eligible homes across the Territory
• $1 million to establish a stand alone Youth Justice Court in Darwin
• $1.5 million for expansion of the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre at the Peter McAulay Centre
• $139.6 million for remote Indigenous housing capital works and $32.25 million for repairs and maintenance
• $257 million for repairs and maintenance across the Territory to support local business
• $47 million for remediation works and upgrades at the Alice Springs, Gove, Tennant Creek and Katherine hospitals
• $54 million to boost domestic and international tourism to the Territory • $51 million for Primary Industry and Fisheries • $31 million to promote mining and energy exploration and investment and improve monitoring and regulation • $15 million for the second stage of water supply construction works at Middle Arm Industrial Precinct
• $44.6 million for government employee housing for more teachers, nurses and police in remote communities • $5 million to increase the Northern Territory Operational Subsidy grants pool for Shire Councils to $25.6 million • $30 million over three years for the Regional Roads program
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May Wed 22. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, Nhulunbuy Community Library, 10.30am. Wed 22. Lawn Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Wed 22. Jam Session at the Arnhem Club. Wed 22. Jam session/open mic night - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Thu 23. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, YBE Front Office, 10-11.30am. Thu 23. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Fri 24. Walk Safely to School Day (for schools across Nhulunbuy). Fri 24. Youth Drama Workshop, 4-5.30pm, Captain Cook Community Centre, info: Bernice Cox 0407 783 345. Sat 25. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (Intimo Fundraiser), Gove Boat Club, 12-2pm. Sat 25. NCL Art and Craft Market, 3pm - 6.30pm, Town Hall hosted by Gove Squash Club. Sat 25. BASSINTHEGRASS Festival featuring Matt Corby, Flume and 360. Darwin. Sat 25. Salvation Army doorknock appeal weekend, info and to get involved 137 258. Sun 26. Salvation Army doorknock appeal weekend, info and to get involved 137 258. Sun 26. Jam Session at the Arnhem Club, 1-5pm. Sun 26. Nhulunbuy BMX Club Sign-On Day, Nhulunbuy BMX Track 1, East Woody Rd, 2-5pm. Info: Donna 0409 173 562. Tue 28. Positive Partnerships program workshop for parents and carers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Free. Info: Lynne Walker (8987 0125). Wed 29. Lawn Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Wed 29. Jam Session at the Arnhem Club. Wed 29. Jam session/open mic night - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Wed 29 - Fri 31. School Sport NY Under 12 Basketball Championships, Nhulunbuy High School. Thu 30. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Fri 31. Youth Drama Workshop, 4-5.30pm, Captain Cook Community Centre, info: Bernice Cox 0407 783 345).
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Budget better spent on those who really appreciate $$ WHAT a big week it has been for Australia and for once, I’m not talking sport. Not much of interest has been happening in sport, apart from a cycling Aussie climbing improbable mountains in Italy. For once, the important stuff has been happening in Parliament as we chew over the Government’s budget. The Government thinks Australia is not doing so very badly, although cash is tight and there will have to be some cutbacks. The Opposition, who live in the mirror Australia somewhere on Mars, are horrified by the wreckage of our once proud nation and don’t fancy the chances of us ever being able to afford a loaf of bread again. Unless we are smart enough to vote for Tony Ears in September, who will make everything better again. Pretty dull stuff, unless you listened carefully to Tony’s speech. Did you notice the cultural sensitivity
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o Cyclone he displayed? It brought a proud glow to my heart. Everyone understands that in our multi-cultural nation, we must behave with consideration to other people’s deepest beliefs and history, and didn’t Tony display that wonderfully? He recognises that, for some people, money is not simply numbers in a bank account but a fundamental part of their make-up. He recognises that a dollar means totally different things in the hands of different cultural groups. There are some people for whom a
dollar is at the core of their being. They have been brought up in households that really understand money in large quantities, and it hurts them deeply if anyone treats it with disrespect. For others, it is simply something to spend on beer or cigarettes. Tony understands that taking dollars from the first group is culturally insensitive. On the other hand, the other people don’t care about money and don’t mind sharing it with the tax man. Tony understands about superannuation too. He told us that if a poor person is given the chance to save for the future, or take a superannuation dollar now, that poor person will always choose cash in his hand. Far better not to worry about super for people like that, and keep it to assist people who really appreciate it.
‘Terrible’ Territory budget delivers more pain THE Territory budget handed down in parliament last week was described as “terrible” by Treasurer Dave Tollner, with ongoing pain to be delivered to Territorians through cuts to services and jobs, especially in health and education, while the cost of living continues to increase. For the north east Arnhem region, there is nothing new on offer. The capital works program for infrastructure will deliver projects which are predominantly federally funded and had been flagged in previous budgets, including the $13 million for the Gove Hospital emergency department upgrade plus $6 million for a new primary health clinic at Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island). Health funding to the region has actually declined with a cut of $7 million to acute and non-acute services. Add to that the CLPs decision to return $5.3 million to the federal government which would have delivered a medi-hostel on the campus of GDH for patients travel-
ling in for health care. And for any of us who have had to accompany a sick child to the RDH children’s ward, Labor’s plans Electoral News to build a new by NT Member for Nhulunbuy kids ward has LYNNE WALKER been scrapped and that money also returned to the federal government. Further, the government’s decision to take the new and as yet unopened $18 million medi-hostel on the grounds of Royal Darwin Hospital and turn it into a lock-up facility for problem drinkers tells us two things. First, unlike the federal and Territory Labor governments, the CLP don’t see a need for accessible affordable accommodation for people from the bush, indigenous
and non-indigenous. Second, they seem to think forcing people into mandatory rehabilitation (at a cost of $45 million in the 2013 budget) will actually work in the face of overwhelming expert and stakeholder advice which says it simply won’t work. Health aside, the 10 per cent cuts to education announced in the December mini budget continue. The budget confirms that 130 teacher positions will be cut across the Territory and with the announcement of a new student teacher ratio in secondary schools, Nhulunbuy High will have larger classes and fewer teachers. To add insult to injury, the Treasurer’s office has confirmed that there will be no budget roadshow presentations around the regions, no opportunity to attend a presentation and hear first hand from the Treasurer and ask questions unless you live in Darwin or Alice Springs. Listening to and supporting people in the bush? Not this government.
Walk safely to school along our own App-ey Road
FAB FOUR: Bronte Lane, Mahli Kistin, Marcus Niven and Matthew Winter, with NPS Principal and part-time lollypop man Matt Watson getting ready for Walk Safely to School Day. STRAP on your sneakers, because next Friday, May 24, is Walk Safely to School Day.
It’s a day held to encourage children to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle by simply including a walk at the
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beginning and end of each day. Nhulunbuy Primary School and Nhulunbuy Christian College are getting involved this year, with principals, teachers, parents and carers walking with their little ones to show just how fun feeling fit from a morning stroll can be. For the first time ever, kids can build up excitement for the day by checking out a new Walk Safely to School Day App for Apple and Android phones. The App will allow children and parents/carers to track their kilometres travelled to and from school, their time spent walking, their average walking speed in the lead up to the day and beyond. Those interested can get the free App in the App store, or from www.walk.com.au. The national event also promotes reduced cardependency, cleaner air, improved diets and road safety to primary school children throughout Australia.
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Naomi and Emily posed for a happy snap.
THERE’S few better ways to spend a Saturday arvo than relaxing with a few mates at one of the region’s ovals to watch the GFL. Which was exactly how plenty of locals from the region enjoyed last weekend, when Saints battled Gopu and Djarrak took on Nguykal at Yirrkala’s Oval. The last game ended right on a spectacular sunset, and most of the crowd went away smiling. All the footy results and action on page 19.
Stephanie Yunupingu with Bronwyn and Tiani.
At the back: Jordan and Emily. Front: Terrence, Viola and Sandra.
Smiles don’t come much bigger than young Terrence’s.
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A few of the local lads cheering Djarrak on from the sidelines.
Mithili, Luke, Justin, Cedric, Marshall and Chris.
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK LEFT: Op-shop goddesses Angela Madden and Waimei Lee.
RIGHT: Derrian Rungan and Sarah Bentley showcasing Europe’s favourite singing competition.
ALTHOUGH most of the action for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest was happening far away in Sweden, a bad-taste buzz was felt at Gove’s own Eurovision Party on Sunday night. Guests dressed in drag or wigged-out to watch the television for the silly anecdotes of the dozens of weird countries performing lamentable techno anthems in big dresses and stiff suits. Denmark walked away with the crown on the day, leaving a bunch of former war-torn nations to be disappointed until the festivities return next year. Alex Bowen and Ali Thorn wiggin’ out.
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Superwoman and Tramperella (aka Johnny and Norm).
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Iris McCormack and Larrisa Print.
Rob and Sarya Aston enjoying the morning of motocross.
Overall winner of the Junior-Juniors Tom O’Dwyer with his mum Cheryl.
Airborne action at the Juniors event.
ENGINES roared and dust filled the air when riders hit the red dirt for Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club’s Laynhapuy Aviation Enduro last Sunday morning. While the senior riders battled it out on the main track, to try and win a share of the $600 of prizes up for grabs, Juniors, and even the Junior-juniors, went hell for leather on the other track, getting air off jumps and honing their skills. A barbecue kept the spectators in good spirits, and a dash of rain cooled the riders down. Results of the Enduro in next week’s edition of Arafura Times.
Callum Rogers, Riley Dwyer and Priya Rogers watching the bigger kids and their bikes. Race officials Dan Wagg and Darren O’Dwyer.
Sean Laverack with his grandad, Tim White.
Daughter and mum Tina and Barbara White.
Moto sisters Kodi and Tailah Whitmore.
THANK THE WORLD FOR AMBOS: ST Johns Ambulance crew Maria Zuglian, Jade Watts, Reece Ravlich and Shawn Dennis with cadets Lara Stimpson and Chelsea Cran.
Enduro riders Chad Dwyer and Josh Farr, getting ready for their last laps.
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THURSDAY 23
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 World’s Greenest Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Family Fortunes 1:00 The Genius Of Design 2:00 i, Spry: The Rise And Fall Of A Master Spy 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Kirstie’s Vintage Home: Amber & Colin 9:20 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man: Work Made Easy 9:50 Grumpy Guide To...: Work 10:15 Lateline 10:50 The Business 11:20 On Trial (Part 2): A Difference Of Opinion: The murder trial into the brutal killing of Alana Dakin continues and the defence case begins. 12:20 The Clinic 1:15 Time Team 2:00 Cheese Slices: England 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 9: Subiaco Vs Perth 5:30 Cheese Slices
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 TBA 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 TBA 8:00 The NRL Footy Show 10:00 Arrow: An Innocent Man - Arrow asks Laurel to help him prove that an innocent man is being framed for murder. Meanwhile, Walter investigates a $2.6 million withdrawal that Moira made without his knowledge. 11:00 The AFL Footy Show - The Logie award-winning AFL Footy Show celebrates its 20th season, starring Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw, Sam Newman, Billy Brownless and Shane Crawford. 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Killing Secret (M v,a) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 New Zealand On Plate 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:00 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: Mammy Swings 8:40 Citizen Khan 9:20 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: New Mammy 10:00 Billy Connolly: Journey To The Edge Of The World - Billy Connolly continues his entertaining journey through the remote regions of Canada. On this leg of the trip, he heads to Baffin Island, home of the hardy Inuit, and explores some of the most spectacular and remote scenery on Earth, taking a helicopter ride into a national park in the Arctic Circle. 11:00 Man Up!: Letting Go 11:30 House Calls To The Rescue 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Seven Early News / 5:00 Sunrise Extra
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room 2:30 My Family Feast: Indian 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Indian Fishing Camp 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: Imperial War Museum 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 8:00 The Little Paris Kitchen 8:35 The Spice Trip: Zanzibar: Cloves 9:30 One Born Every Minute USA: The Family Feud 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Erotic Tales: Angela 11:35 Erotic Tales: No. 23 Or How The Honey Spoon Got Between The Sheets 12:10 Movie: “Estomago: A Gastronomic Story” (MAV n,l,s,n) After landing a job in a diner to pay for his meal, a tramp proves to be a talented cook as he works his way up in the hospitality world and falls for a prostitute who is taken with his culinary skills. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 24
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Poirot 2:00 Bed Of Roses 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: The Sheiling - Adam Ford must get to the bottom of The Sheiling’s true age, reveal who lies buried in an unmarked grave, investigate strange carvings in the wall and determine who saved this historically significant house from wrack and ruin. 8:30 Silent Witness: Legacy (Part 1) - In part one of a double episode, Nikki and Jack are under pressure when a teenager’s remains are discovered and are halting an eco-housing project. Meanwhile, Leo is trapped in a dangerous hospital siege. 9:30 Good Cop 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lowdown: Project Runway 11:35 Rage
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 TBA 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 TBA 7:00 Friday Night Football: Wests Tigfers Vs North Queensland Cowboys 9:00 Friday Night Football: Centerbury Bulldogs Vs Brisbane Broncos 11:00 Movie: “The Outlaw - Josey Wales” (AV v) - Based on a novel by Forrest Carter. An ex-confederate soldier seeks vengeance when his family and home are destroyed during the KansasMissouri border wars. 1:40 Movie: “Little Shop Of Horrors” (M a,d) - A monster musical black comedy about an extraordinary triangle involving a flower shop employee named Seymour, his whimsical co-worker Audrey and a plant nicknamed Audrey II - whose growth-rate is surpassed only by its peculiar appetite. 3:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” (M) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 New Zealand On A Plate 4:00 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 9: Collingwood Vs Sydney 10:30 Movie: “Along Came Polly” (M s) - Risk-averse New Yorker Reuben Feffer is a recently married guy who always follows the rules and always plays it safe. When his wife dumps him on their honeymoon for a beefy scuba instructor, a humiliated Reuben retreats even deeper into his shell. 12:30 Desperate Housewives: How About A Friendly Shrink? Lynette refuses to go to couples therapist and Katherine is seeing her own psychiatrist. / The Glamorous Life - Gaby and Angie challenge each other’s parenting skills and Susan befriends a stripper and takes her under her wing. 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Don Matteo: Clause 23 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Peoples Train 6:00 Britain’s Best Drivers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Urban Secrets: London 8:30 Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind The Sound Of Music 9:35 As It Happened: World War Two: 1941 And The Man Of Steel 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Manual Of Love 2” (M s,l,n,v) - In Italian. A radio DJ invites listeners to call in and tell their love stories. What follows are the stories of four different kinds of relationships. 12:45 Movie: “Empire Of The Wolves” (MAV v) - In French and Turkish. Jean Reno stars in this fast paced action thriller in the vein of The Bourne Identity. Two police officers scour the underworld of Paris to investigate a series of brutal murders. The case leads them to a mysterious Turkish far-right group called the Grey Wolves. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 25
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Liars 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The Checkout 1:00 Two In The Top End 1:30 Navy Divers: Out With A Bang 2:00 Football: SANFL: Rnd 8: Eagles Vs Glenelg 5:00 Midsomer Murders: The Maid In Splendour 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise: A body found floating in a pool presents a complex case for DI Poole’s team. Everything points to suicide but Richard is not content with this hypothesis. 8:30 DCI Banks: Friend Of The Devil - Detective Cabbot investigates when a woman is found murdered on the moors. As the identity of the victim is established, it becomes apparent any number of suspects may have had a reason to want her dead. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight: Fresh from hosting his hit UK talk show, The Last Leg, comedian Adam Hills returns for the new season of Adam Hills Tonight - a one hour chat show filled with celebrity guests, clever comedy and live music. 11:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Liars 5:00 Rage: New Release Music Videos. For information about rage playlists visit the website: abc.net.au/rage
5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:30 Mornings - Saturday 11:30 Danoz 12:30 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express” (PG v,s) 3:00 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Cuba 4:00 Discover Downunder 4:30 4WD TV - 4WD TV covers all of the up to date news, products and events within the diverse Australian and NZ 4WD scene. 5:00 Getaway: Jason takes his dad on an epic adventure and treks mount Everest in Nepal, Olivia Newtown-John shows Natalie around her luxury health retreat near Byron Bay while Catriona bids farewell to her magnificent cruise through France and jets to Barcelona in Spain. 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “The Cowboys” (M v) - After his ranch-hands desert him to follow a gold strike, a veteran rancher gives eleven boys the chance to become men in a big cattle drive. Starring John Wayne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Slim Pickens, Lonny Chapman. 2:30 The Baron 3:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Life Today With James Robinson / 5:00 Wesley Impact
5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show Weekend 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 V8 Xtra 1:00 Parking Wars 1:30 TBA 2:00 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 9: Port Adelaide Vs Geelong 5:30 Seven News 6:00 World’s Strictest Parents 7:00 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 9: Brisbane Vs Carlton 10:00 I Just Want My Pants Back: Pilot - Follows the journey of a group of young twenty-somethings, who are trying to make a life for themselves in New York City, while struggling with sex, love, careers and friendships. 10:30 World’s Wildest Police Videos 12:30 Movie: “Deranged” (M v,s) - An eccentric psychiatrist, aiming to be in the spotlight, is not willing to let anyone or anything get in her way. 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 That ‘70s Show: Whole Lotta Love / Battle Of Evermore - Kelso tries to undermine Hyde by giving Jackie a beautiful sweater for her birthday.
5:00 Korean News 1:00 San Remo Song Festival 2013 2:55 Hollywood: Between Paranoia And Science Fiction 4:00 Budding Stars of the Paris Opera Ballet: Worlds Apart 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Carol Vorderman 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Toy Stories 2: The Great Train Race 8:30 RocKwiz: Blusfest Special 9:30 Movie: “Snowtown” (MAV a,v,l) - Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie falls in with his mother’s new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighbourhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder. 11:45 Movie: “Out Of The Blue” (MAV v) - A powerful and haunting film based on the Aramoana massacre of 1990 where local recluse David Gray shot 13 people dead before going into hiding on the outskirts of the small New Zealand seaside village. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped in the village for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and underarmed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. 1:35 South Park / 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 26
SBS
6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: The Causeway Coast 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook: Crispy Pork Belly 2:00 The History Of Safari With Richard E. Grant 3:00 The Romantics: Nature 4:00 Metropolis: Singapore 4:30 Flights Of Fancy: Denver 5:00 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 5:30 Deadly 60: South Africa 1 6:00 Antiques Master: Second Semi-Final 6:30 Compass: Holy Switch 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion 8:30 Cliffy 10:00 Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired 11:40 Radiohead: The King Of Limbs Live 12:35 Movie: “Rosemary’s Baby” (M h,v) - After unwittingly becoming friendly with diabolists, an actor’s wife is impregnated by the Devil. 2:50 Movie: “The Tenant” (M a,s,v) - A displaced person becomes convinced that his fellow lodgers are out to murder him. 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Antiques Master
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Financial Review Sunday 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Broncos Insider 1:30 2013 Intrust Super Cup 3:30 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Parramatta Eels Vs Gold Coast Titans 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 The Block Sky High 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 House Husbands: Justin struggles to deal with everyday life without Nicola. Justin’s twins suggest a unique ceremony to farewell their mother and Abi makes a life-changing decision that creates an embarrassing problem for Rhys. 9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Backfire - Russell searches for a way to connect with a 6-year-old girl who is the sole survivor and only witness of a triple homicide. 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Countermeasures 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 What Would You Do? 1:00 Spyforce 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Fish Hooks 6:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 AFL Game Day 11:00 TBA 1:00 Footy Flashbacks 2:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 9: North Melbourne Vs Adelaide 5:30 Seven News 6:00 TBA 7:00 TBA 8:00 A Place To Call Home: Day Of Atonement - With a religious occasion approaching, Sarah performs a spiritual cleansing in the local creek that’s unfortunately witnessed by Doris Collins. 8:30 TBA 11:00 Fairly Legal: Start Me Up - After her first night of homelessness, Kate wakes up on the office couch to learn that there’s a new case headed her way, courtesy of Justin. 12:00 I Just Want My Pants Back: Baby Monkeys 12:30 This Rugged Coast: Island Of Hidden Skulls 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
3:45 Champions League Final 6:30 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights 5:30 UEFA Champions League Final Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Ancient Britain: Age Of Ice - A voyage of discovery through the world of prehistoric Britain, from the glacial wasteland of 12,000 BC to the glories of the Stone Age. Tapping into the latest scientific work, historian Neil Oliver uncovers how our ancestors emerged from the last ice age; how agriculture really came to Britain; and the tipping points that changed the course of history. 8:30 Jabbed: Love, Fear and Vaccines 10:10 One Lucky Elephant 11:45 Movie: “Noise” (MA v,l) - The community is left reeling after a multiple shooting on a suburban train in Melbourne’s innerwest. A young cop, beset with doubt and afflicted with tinnitus, is pitched into the chaos that follows this tragic event. 1:40 Weatherwatch Overnight / 2:45 Coppa Italia Final
MONDAY 27
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Travel Oz 1:00 Monash: The Forgotten Anzac 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Gateholm 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Outcasts: Missing expeditioner Josie Hunter returns to the settlement but is changed and alleged to be violent. Tate and Stella must find out what is behind this altered Josie and what is happening on Carpathia. 12:35 Monday Monday: Roger is excited that his wife Clara is finally coming up to Leeds to spend some time with him. 1:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:25 Time Team: Gateholm 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 8: Teams TBA 5:30 Cheese Slices
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 The Block Sky High 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 Block Sky High 7:00 The Voice 9:00 Major Crimes: Before And After 10:00 Person Of Interest: Relevance 11:00 The Block Sky High 11:30 Worst Case Scenario: Mountain Bike Disaster / Run For Your Life - After a mountain biker is thrown over a cliff in an accident, Bear must use his ingenuity to pull the man to safety by creating a makeshift pulley system with his bicycle. 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Avengers: The Correct Way To Kill 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Return” (M a,v) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Surf Patrol 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Casey is in remand and tells the police that he doesn’t know anything about the money and the gun in the flat. After seeing the world of pain that she has caused for Brax and Casey, Ricky’s guilt is beginning to eat away at her. 7:00 TBA 8:00 Revenge: Masquerade 9:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Sleeping Monster / Do You Believe In Magic - Bailey finds herself at the centre of a CDC investigation surrounding the death of several of her patients, as Jackson and the rest of the board members argue over how to address the crisis publicly. 11:00 Private Practice: Full Release 12:00 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:35 World News 1:00 CQ - Indigenous Cultural Intelligence 2:00 Eye For Architecture 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: River Rescue 5:30 Global Village: White Gold Of The Afar 6:00 Britain’s Best Drives: North Wales 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Crash Cushion - Adam and Jamie test the movie myth that a convict sandwiched between two chubby cops survived after their car was T-boned by a truck. According to the movie, the impact was cushioned by the padded policemen, but is this just filmic physics or could larger than life passengers really save your neck? Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant take their foot off the gas as they find out if ‘hypermiling’ could double your mileage, and double your savings at the petrol pump. 8:30 Into The Mind: Mind Control 9:30 Mad Man: The Beautiful Girls 10:25 World News Australia 11:30 Shorts On Screen: At The Formal 12:05 Movie: “Death Note” (M v,h) / 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass: Holy Switch 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Bitterley 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Croc College 8:30 New Tricks: Powerhouse 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Margaret Atwood - Multi-award winner, including the Booker Prize, this venerated writer has a stellar literary career. Achieving her first publication at just 20, Atwood won her first award at 22 and now has over 50 titles published. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:35 Time Team: Bitterley 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 7: Melbourne Vs Coberg 5:30 Cheese Slices
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 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 Block Sky High 7:30 Celebrity Apprentice: Light Projection Challenge For Blackberry - The celebs will use their BlackBerry’s to shoot video and stills. It’s up to the teams to come up with a creative concept to get the brand message across and successfully communicate it to their light projection. 9:00 TBA 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Charlie Wilson’s War” (M v,d,l,n) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Surf Patrol 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Marilyn is finding it difficult to take a step back from John and Jett. Kyle confronts Ricky about her involvement with Casey’s arrest. Bianca convinces Rosie to stay in school. 7:00 TBA 8:00 Packed To The Rafters: Manning Up 9:00 Border Security: International 9:30 Travel Unravelled 10:00 Cougar Town 10:30 The Mindy Project 11:00 Happy Endings: Bros Before Bros 11:30 Love Bites 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Seven Early News 5:00 Sunrise Extra
5:00 World News 1:00 About Women: The Fertile Years 2:00 Tropic Of Cancer: Western Sahara to Libya 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Australia: The Majestic East Coast 6:00 Britain’s Best Drives: North Cornish Coast 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Robin Gibb 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “The Matchmaker” (M s,l) During the summer of 1968, young Arik Burstein goes to work for a matchmaker who has survived the Holocaust. As Arik begins to learn the personal stories of his new clients, he comes to appreciate the restorative power of love. 1:10 Anna Pihl - (M d,l) - In her personal hunt for the men responsible for selling the pills that poisoned Tobias, Mikala gets further and further out of her depth. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 The Block Sky High 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 Block Sky High 7:30 Big Bang Theory: The Beta Test Initiation 8:00 Arrow: Damaged 9:00 The Following: The Curse 10:00 The Block Sky High 11:00 Weeds: Game-Played - Nancy has problems adapting to life and her fellow felons at the halfway house, and her sister Jill doesn’t help matters when she springs a sudden surprise on her. 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Stolen From The Heart” (M a,v) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Surf Patrol 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: Marilyn lies to get out of dinner with John, Heath is finally convinced someone is out to get the Braxtons and Indi runs the gym into debt while paying for the private investigator. 7:00 TBA 8:00 TBA 10:00 Hannibal: Sorbet - Jack has Will profile the murder of a man in a hotel room, discovered dead in a bathtub with his kidney removed. 11:00 Man Up! 11:30 The Take 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Seven Early News 5:00 Sunrise Extra
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Revived Monastery 6:00 Britain’s Best Drives: Lake District 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Jimmy’s Forest: Autumn 8:30 Extreme Frontiers: Canada - Adventurer Charley Boorman continues his journey across Canada, the world’s second largest country, by motorbike. 9:30 Borgen: State Visit 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Caramel” (M a) - Lebanon’s official entry at the 2008 Academy Awards takes a vibrant and intricate look at the lives and relationships of five Christian and Muslim women who work at, and frequent, a Beirut beauty salon. 12:55 Movie: “Sympathy For Lady Vengeance” (MAV v,s) - Beautiful Lee Guem-ja is finally out of jail after thirteen years imprisonment for the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old boy. She can now start to seek revenge on the man who was really responsible for the boy’s death. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 149
SUDOKU No. 149
Your Lucky
Stars
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
A get-together with a close friend will be extremely helpful. You may have forgotten just how much you rely on their insight. Show them you care! Romance. A meeting with a “platonic friend” could change your relationship with this person. Be aware of your mannerisms!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) The Moon/Venus Midpoint moving through your sign will help to put your back on track. You have strayed from recent projects and need to return to them! Romance. You’ll be completely in touch with your partner’s emotions. There could be some ups and downs this week!
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
FOR KIDS
Your enthusiasm will help to propel you forward this week. However, it is important that you are completely clear about what you want. Romance. You will be in the mood for an adjustment at the moment. Everything is going well, but you would benefit from small changes.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Once you have made up your mind about something, it will be difficult to change. You need to be more open to other options! Romance. You will be in the mood for some serious relaxation this week. Both you and your partner have worked hard recently and deserve some rest.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
You may be a little difficult to handle. Try to calm down a bit, if you can. You don’t want to overwhelm your friends. Romance. You will have a lot of initiative this week. This is a better time to spend time alone. Don’t worry about meeting someone from the opposite sex.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
FINDWORD No. 149 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
The Moon/Vesta Midpoint currently in your sign should help you to understand recent events. How you handle this information is yet to be seen. Romance. A chance encounter will show you how much your relationship has improved over the past few weeks. Embrace it!
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) An old friend will soon be coming back into your life. You will learn a lot about yourself in a very short time. They haven’t changed much. Romance. A relationship which has been “on the boil” for the past two weeks could suddenly boil over. Do your best to prevent this disaster.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
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You need to make more time for your health. Take a moment to go outside and reconnect with nature. You’ll be pleased! Romance. Your partner might be pessimistic this week. They may need some reassuring, but fortunately will be quickly encouraged by your mood.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Try not to get too frustrated during your journey to work. If you are not careful, you will lose your patience and this could be dangerous. Romance. Your love-life is in good shape as you and your partner tackle projects together with ease. Don’t be so surprised about this!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will be rushing about all over the place this week. Use a map and track your route beforehand. Romance. Your love-life will demand more attention than you are able to give it at the moment. Are you prepared to leave some work unfinished to find the needed time?
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.
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SOLUTIONS No. 149
A burst of energy later in the week will help you to get on top of things. This will be an excellent time for pushing through a difficult change. Romance. This would be a good time to practice your listening skills. Your partner may be feeling ignored lately. Lend an ear!
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A comment made by a colleague may surprise you. You probably had no idea they thought the way they do about you. Romance. Your energy levels will be at their highest. This will be an excellent time to make small changes in your personal life. There’s always room to improve.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Shirley Stanaway
Manager, Community Services – Groote Eylandt
Nanny, You were more beautiful than fairies flying in the sky. You will always be our beautiful nanny. All mums family & friends love you.
An opportunity exists to join the MJD Foundation’s team in August 2013.
We love you xo.
We are seeking a full-time employee with qualifications in either Health OR Community Services OR Disability Care, to be based on Groote Eylandt.
Written with love by your special little boy Jay and baby girl Tarni.
This role is greatly varied in its day to day tasks, and provides hands on support to MJD clients and their families on Groote Eylandt.
Shirley Stanaway
If you have knowledge and proven experience working in Indigenous communities, you take a person-centred approach, have excellent written and spoken communication skills, and have a commitment to multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral working, then we’d love to hear from you.
21/02/51 - 06/05/13 How can we put into words how much we love you and what you mean to us. Words will never be enough.
Applications close on Thursday, 13th June 2013.
Rest in paradise mum.
Please email nadia.lindop@mjd.org.au to request the Position Description and to submit your application.
Till we meet again. Love Kev, Dylan, Ang, Kev, Jay, Tarni & Vi
Thank You
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Thank you to all our family and friends from far and near for your well wishes, cards, flowers and support during this sad time xo. Love Kev, Dylan, Ang, Kev, Jay, Tarni & Vi.
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TWELVE girls including six from East Arnhem Land played against the boys in an Under 14s junior Australian Rules football game in Townsville. The Arnhem Land girls were boarders at Shalom College in Townsville, and were from Numbulwar, Elcho Island and Milingimbi. Utility player Chimika Ganambarr from Elcho Island was a real star in the game, a highlight of which was her having more than a liberal sprinkling of sportsmanship, or perhaps that should be sportsGIRLship. One instance was seeing opponents marking each other with their arms around each other and laughing after the play
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passed them. Seconds before they were trying to tackle the other. The Arafura Times was at the Tony Ireland Stadium outside field for the May 4 game, and snapped a pic of Tigers Saravena Lalara and Shalom opponent Brandy Gumbula with their arms around each other just after the ball was kicked down field. Shalom coach Joe Christensen said the girls from the Northern Territory were both boarding students at Shalom. “Girls can play in the under 14 grade. “They are school mates at Shalom,” Joe said. Competition leaders Tigers B 12-14 (86) went on to beat Shalom 4-6 (30).
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Dave flies solo into Gove on a wing and a chair Dave Jacka during his day-off in Gove.
Dramatic landscape scenery during pilot Dave Jacka’s landmark flight as the first quadriplegic person to fly solo around Australia.
Former Parolympian Dave Jacka has touched down in Gove last week - midway in becoming the world’s first person with quadriplegia to fly solo around Australia, writes Matt Garrick. SOME people have trouble getting out of bed in the morning after their alarm’s gone off. For Dave Jacka, a complete quadriplegic, it can sometimes take him a couple of hours to get out of bed, and that’s when being helped by a carer. But when he’s up, he’s really up - flying solo around Australia in a specially engineered plane that he designed, which caters for his limited mobility. The remarkable Mr Jacka is a former Paralympian, and great-grandson of Albert Jacka, the first Victoria Cross recipient. He is also now well underway in becoming the first quadriplegic person to have flown around Australia. This all to drive his charity, named Wing and a Chair; a not for profit, volunteer driven organisation that aims to challenge the limits of disability. Stopping off for a rest day in Gove last Wednesday May 15, he talked of how the trip’s
been anything but easy. “There have been lots of challenges along the way, such as weather conditions and fatigue.” His trip started down in chilly Melbourne, where he hails from, before winding around Tasmania then up the east coast, across Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria, until touching down on what he described as the “lush and unique” landscape of east Arnhem Land. Mr Jacka has spent the last 25 years of his life in a wheelchair, after breaking his neck in a motorbike accident when he was 19. Since then, he has been busy proving the sceptics wrong, and raising public expectations of what disabled people are capable of. When he first decided he wanted to take lessons to learn to fly, he was told it wouldn’t be possible, because he couldn’t use the controls. Dave wasn’t to be stopped. He redesigned the controls and had them approved by the authorities so he could fly the plane.
Gurrumul book out
A new book has been released delving into the life and music of Gurrumul. Photo courtesy: Adrian Cook Photography. A NEW book has been released providing rare and otherwise unpublished insight into one of the most famous and intriguing identities of East Arnhem Land. Gurrumul: His Life and Music documents in words, pictures and song the story of one of Australia’s most original performers; Geoffery Gurrumul Yunupingu. Part road-trip and part biography, awardwinning biographer Robert Hillman takes readers from the world’s great concert halls and recording studios and into Yolngu heartland - to reveal the story and inspirations behind Gurrumul’s international success and fame. The book tells of how three people - the former drummer from Yothu Yindi, a double-bass
player from Melbourne, and a wool classer from everywhere - met on Elcho Island in 1996 and combined talents to reveal an astonishing musical gift that has left audiences across the world spellbound. The story is told through lyrics, interviews with family, friends and fellow musicians, and anecdotes from Mr Hillman’s time spent on the road with Gurrumul himself. It features previously unpublished images from Gurrumul’s childhood and of the man taken by some of the world’s best rock photographers. Galiwin’ku’s Gurrumul has achieved levels of fame in his musical career equaling Australia’s most popular musicians; he has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, US President Barack Obama, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, and was one of only three Australian performers at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert. Legendary performers such as Elton John and Sting are among his fans. Rumour has it that East Arnhem Land fans may get a chance to catch Gurrumul performing in the region sometime in NAIDOC Week, from July 7 to 14. His book is available now through ABC Books.
“I have a mission to provide inspiration, and to send a message to everyone - whether they have a disability or not - to get out there and achieve all the dreams they have in life.” Accompanied by his biggest fan, his wife Linda, Mr Jacka is a vehement believer that one should never judge a book by its cover. “He’s the most capable person I’ve ever met in my life,” Linda said. She also mentioned his passion and inspirational mission were the reasons she agreed to take this trip around the country. “I’m not a particularly big fan of flying,” she laughed. Two additional planes carrying six support staff stay within a five to ten kilometre radius of Dave’s own throughout the 16,000km journey, in case any trouble occurs, and to be there ready for when Dave touches down at the end of each day. When the crew hit Gove soil last week, Dave said he was treated with true local hospitality.
“The guys from Pacific Aluminium have been really good to us, supplying us with accommodation and food. “And I must say, they’ve really got good facilities and rooms for disabled people.” Dave’s inspirational journey continued onwards to Darwin the next day, where he planned to rest and prepare for the next chapter; flying off towards the Western Australian coast. He plans to reach his finish point, back home in Melbourne, by early June, but said one never knows what trouble might be encountered which could cause a delay. “If someone gets sick, or if there’s a problem with one of the planes, then it may take longer than we planned.” One expects that whatever the troubles may be, however bad, Dave won’t let them stop him. To follow the remainder of his quest, check out his website; http://www.onawingandachair. org.au/.
Yothu Yindi to reunite for NIMAs LEGENDARY Yirrkala rockers Yothu Yindi will reunite for a performance and to be celebrated at the 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) concert in Darwin. Their songs will also be performed on the night by some of the country’s top indigenous acts. In 2012, the ARIAs recognised Yothu Yindi for their groundbreaking contribution to Australian music and inducted the band into the ARIA Hall of Fame. A special performance featuring Gurrumul, Dan Sultan, Jessica Mauboy, Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly was a highlight of this ceremony. This year, the National Indigenous Music Awards dedicate the event to the musical legacy of Yothu Yindi with a concert featuring some of the country’s top musicians paying tribute at the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday August 10, covering the band’s greatest and most recognised songs. To launch this concept concert, the NIMAs last week brought together Rrawun Maymuru - the grandson of Mandawuy Yunupingu and lead singer of East Journey - soul-father Kutcha Edwards and the country’s most outstanding didjeridu player William Barton for a special showcase at Melbourne’s Art Centre. Yothu Yindi’s lead singer Mandawuy Yunupingu said his heart was full of joy. “I am so happy to see that in my lifetime Indigenous music has come such a long way. “And to have these talented artists come together to honour the groundbreaking work of Yothu Yindi makes me proud beyond words.” While most of the line-up will be announced mid June, it has been revealed that original members of the Yothu Yindi line-up will perform.
Lead singer of East Journey Rrawun Maymuru will perform in the tribute to Yothu Yindi at the National Indigenous Music Awards in August. Several artists will step into the shoes of Mandawuy Yunupingu, including grandson Rrawun Maymuru, lead singer of Yirrkala’s East Journey. Manager of Music NT, the presenters of NIMA, Mark Smith said it was a very exciting time with so many indigenous artists doing so well. “With so many artists across the country we look forward to an amazing celebration of Yothu Yindi and the band’s legacy.”. Head online to nima.musicnt.com.au to nominate for acts for the national categories of Act, Album, Song, New Talent of the Year, Film Clip and Cover Art of the Year. Nominations close on June 15.
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NEWS
Gangan style
WITH a population of around 80, the remote community of Gangan is today seen as one of the notable success stories of the Homelands movement. The community was set up proper in the 1970s by local elders, as part of the movement to bring Yolngu people back to their country. One such elder, although having his body nearly crippled by leprosy in the 1960s, still managed to build an airstrip out in the wilderness
with a shovel and an axe. Today, Gangan is a wellkept, friendly community featuring a school with good student attendance rates. Chief Minister Adam Giles visited Gangan earlier this month, where he said it was fantastic to see all the kids going to school. “We want to have the right programs and policies in place to support people who want to live out here, so that the children here can continue to get good
RSPCA Pet of the month - Shimmer
education, better living and better housing opportunities for the future,” Mr Giles said. Gangan is also home to a number of famous and revered Yolngu artists, including Telstra Art Award winner Djirrirra Wunungmurra, who won the 2012 Bark Painting of the Year. Here are a few photos of the fun and uniqueness of Gangan, taken by the Arafura Times.
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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
East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000
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
East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357
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
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640
Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311 Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
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 Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Steve Dowzard P: 0417 833 060
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au
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
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Thu 23
Fri 24
Time 0521 1132 1757
Time 0025 0649 1234 1854
Time 0125 0757 1342 1947
Ht 2.35 1.03 2.57
Ht 0.91 2.43 1.07 2.72
Sat 25 Ht 0.69 2.58 1.09 2.87
Time 0222 0853 1446 2036
FULL MOON
Ht 0.47 2.70 1.09 3.01
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Sun 26
Mon 27
Tue 28
Time 0314 0944 1542 2124
Time 0403 1033 1633 2211
Time 0451 1122 1720 2258
Ht 0.30 2.79 1.08 3.12
Ht 0.19 2.82 1.06 3.18
22 - 28 May 2013
Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 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.
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
W/E May 12 W/E May 12 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
5266
1386
5300
1395
-34
-9
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Tuesday 07/05
5778
1521
6500
1711
-722
-190
Wednesday 08/05
5459
1437
6100
1605
-641
-168
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Thursday 09/05
6119
1610
6600
1737
-481
-127
Friday 10/05
6048
1592
5100
1342
948
250
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Saturday 11/05
5328
1402
4600
1211
728
191
Sunday 12/05
5526
1454
4400
1158
1126
296
39524 10401 38600 10159
924
242
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Ht 0.15 2.81 1.04 3.20
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
Monday 06/05
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 22
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502
Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Maria Akapita P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au
Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Barry Hanson – Ph: 8987 1533 Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
health. If you would like to meet this lovely girl please call the RSPCA (0437 526 502). I f y o u d o n ’t g e t through on this number, please leave your name and number and one of our volunteers will get back to you ASAP. We also offer a pet trial period, to make sure your new pet will fit in with your family.
TOTAL
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 13 31.6 23.6 0.4 Tuesday 14 31.9 24.7 NIL Wednesday 15 30.6 24.7 5.4 Thursday 16 30.6 24.4 TCE Friday 17 30.6 24.7 18.2 Saturday 18 29.6 24.2 30.0 Sunday 19 30.7 24.2 3.8 Monthly total rainfall to date: 81.4 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1013.9 hPa on Saturday Min: 1008.0 hPa on Tuesday Averages for the month of May Max temp: 29.9 Min temp: 22.6 Rainfall: 82.4 mm
FOOTY TIPPING
Pleb joint leader for AFL
Arafura Times
Trio of tipsters lead for NRL
Two tipsters score perfectly
Upsets undermine AFL tipsters
ONLY two tipsters had a perfect score after seven of the eight games in round 10 of Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL footy tipping competition on the weekend. Kaffir and Forbesy had seven from seven, with the Monday night fixture between the Storm and the Sea Eagles not completed at the time the Arafura Times went to press. Killer, Wayno and Marlinman scored six before crashing along with the Bulldogs in their loss to the Knights. On five were Jez, Halwes, Malkzok1, Joseph Benn, Luke Cole, Shaun Dennis, doodlesuckernobagch and Andres Hoffman all bombed out with the Knights’ win, while Travis Dehnert, Graham Hughes, KaRon1, broccoli, Tracey xxxx rose to five on the back of the Knights’ victory. Marlinman and Kaffir have joined Andres Hoffman with 59 to share the lead.
TIPSTERS had a difficult time on the weekend with significant upsets in round eight of the Arafura Times/ Arnhem Club AFL footy tipping competition on the weekend. In fact, so telling were the results, no one got all nine correct, nor did anyone get eight. The best result was seven, shared by 19 tipsters. No one chose the Lions to upset the Bombers, while only three - Darren Nunn, reverend and Woodsgal - nominated the Magpies to down the previously unbeaten Cats. The Suns’ win against the Bulldogs also upset tipsters’ forecasts. Those with seven were pleb, Darren Nunn, renae forbes, Kaffir, hayden4x, Maggie May, 43, Spudly, crackers, Rose Becker, KaRon1, David Gibson, dixienormus, Dobbo, crocbait, Agron, Travis
The trio has a two-win break ahead of Malkzok1, Wayno and doodlecuckernochc. Tanya Hoffman sits on 56. Shaun Dennis occupies 55, with waggy and Luke Cole on 54. Killer, Graham Hughes and Duggie are on 53. 52: Jez, VanDam, Putty, Halwes, KaRon1. 51: Joseph Benn, broccoli. 50: Jeremy 4X, grimmus8u. The winner of the Arafura Times/ Arnhem Club NRL tipping competition wins $500.
Tipping Competition
Dehnert, govegal and marlinman. The weekend results have tightened the top of the leader board. Duggie has been joined by pleb in the lead with 57, just one in front of Darren Nunn and Kaffir. On 55 are waggy, hayden4x and Forbesy, 54: Agron, crackers. 53: Wayno, David Gibson, WestAussieGirl136, Tanya Hoffman, Travis Dehnert. 52: Joseph Benn, Dobbo. 51: Maggie May, 43, Woodsgal. The winner of the Arafura Times/ Arnhem Club AFL tipping competition wins $750. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
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LEADERS AFTER ROUND 8
ROUND 8 RESULTS (Home team listed first) WC Eagles 12.18.90
Nth Melb
13.10.88 14.12.96
12.14.86
Essendon
Brisbane
21.14.140
Hawthorn
13.15.93
GC Suns
GWS Giants 9.3.57 Bulldogs 8.13.61
15.12.102
C’wood
Geelong
14.12.96
11.4.70
Sydney
Fremantle
9.16.70
16.13.109
Carlton
Port
14.7.91
15.16.106
Richmond
Melbourne
11.6.72
12.15.87
Adelaide
St Kilda
6.11.47
Name Duggie pleb Darren Nunn KAFFIR waggy hayden4x Forbesy Agron crackers Wayno
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Broncos
Titans
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54
Rabbitohs
W Tigers
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32
Dragons
Eels
12
62
Panthers
Warriors
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8
Cowboys
Roosters
12
30
Sharks
Raiders
20
44
Knights
Bulldogs
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Total Score Total Margin 57 180 57 223 56 184 56 223 55 146 55 165 55 189 54 243 54 245 53 154
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100 100 138 107 110 132 112 100 96 130
(May 24 – 27, home team first)
1 Rabbitohs
9
Raiders
2 Roosters
10 Panthers
3 Storm
11 Cowboys
4 Knights
12 Dragons
5 Sea Eagles
13 Bulldogs
6 Broncos
14 Eels
7 Sharks
15 Warriros
8 Titans
16 W Tigers
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SPORT
Nguykal downs Djarrak in spirited local derby
VICTORIOUS: Nguykal with a few of their young fans after their 19 point win over Djarrak. Nguykal: 15-10-100 Djarrak: 13-3-81 YIRRKALA locals came out in droves to watch the community’s two teams take each other on in a spirited local derby for the 4pm game last Saturday. Teams Djarrak and Nguykal were neck-
and-neck for much of the first quarter, trading goal for goal. The scores were close at 24-29 by the start of the second stanza. The heat of the tight match escalated into a bit of onfield argy-bargy during the second
A scene from the tight match between Yirrkala’s two teams. term, with both teams looking under pressure to impress the home crowd. Djarrak ran up a few good goals straight after half time, but as the third quarter played out Nguykal started to display signs of superiority, scoring a flourish of well-fought
Gopu’s dominant first quarter blitz slays Saints Gopu: 15-4-94 Saints: 6-7-43 ALTHOUGH their defences had the boys from Gopu locked like Fort Knox for much of the game, a lacklustre first quarter had the Saints on the ropes from the beginning. After the first, Nhulunbuy’s Saints managed to reveal their prowess in both attack and defence, taking a number of needed goals and keeping Gopu on the run. After the game - the scoreboard of which read like a heavy defeat - Saints coach Wayne Jago said despite
their ordinary first quarter, where they were blitzed by the Ski Beach boys, the Saints were the better team for the match’s remainder. “They’d got the run on us early, where we’d come on a bit lacklustre. “So we ended up on the back foot for the rest of the game.”
goals and running ahead with a 30 point lead. By the final quarter, and although Djarrak showed courage to peg back Nguykal’s lead, time proved an enemy and the full-time buzzer blew with the blue and yellows ahead by 19.
Revived Bowhunters on target for 2013
Bowhunters President Ben Parfitt setting sights on a box target.
CLIMBING THE LADDER: A Gopu player uses the resources at hand to get the ball. This week’s fixtures • 12pm Saints vs Gapuwiyak at Gapuwiyak (game going ahead will depend on available players)
AFTER a few years hiatus, the Bowhunters of Gove have returned to get stuck into their sport for 2013. On May 19, around 12 shooters from ages six and up were involved in a day of simulated field archery, shooting at a number of targets to practice their precision and accuracy. As the club have just started up again, the shoot, held out at the
• 2pm Baywara vs Djarrak at Ski Beach Oval Aerial feats on display as the ruck goes for airborne ball.
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Max and Jake Parfitt take aim.
Arnhem Gun Club, was mainly to develop skills and have a bit of fun. Bowhunters President Ben Parfitt said the next meet would most likely be a point-scoring challenge. “Anyone with an interest in the sport would be welcome to attend.” To get involved or for more info, contact the Arnhem Gun Club President Grub Stevens (grub. gove@bigpond.com).
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Barras’ season ends swimmingly NHULUNBUY’S Amateur Swim Club, better known as the Barras, held their End of Season Presentation on May 11. Both beginner and more advanced swimmers were awarded for their hard training over the season, receiving trophies to celebrate their big improvements. Barras President Steven Dowzard said the kids had improved immensely since the season’s start. “The littlies are doing really well, and the older
ones who went away to the NT Swim Titles in Darwin earlier in the year have just been going from strength to strength. “Congratulations to all the members for a top season in the pool, and many thanks to all our coaches and committee members for the hard work they put in throughout the year.” Pictured here are some of the winners from the day.
Coaches and committee members from the Nhulunbuy’s Amateur Swimming Club for 2013.
Coach Mandy Kirby and Swimmer of the Year and Most Improved Swimmer Charlotte Piper.
Eloise Piper who came third in the Under 9s, and Lucy Harrington who won a Coaches Award.
PGA Pro chips in to teach local kids golf skills
Barras Club President Steven Dowzard presented Local MLA and Club sponsor Lynne Walker with a certificate of appreciation and a tabletop-sized box of chocolates.
Prize-winners Miles Harrington, Oliver Harrington, Ella Staude, Patrick Watson and Eva Staude.
Gove Junior Golf Clinic 2013.
Gove Junior Golf juniors with Jason Lane (coach) and PGA Member Tony Albon.
DESPITE continual downpours of rain, the Gove Country Golf Club Junior Golf weekend Clinic and GolfNT schools visits went ahead on May 17 and 19. PGA Member Tony Albon travelled from Darwin and enjoyed introducing the basics of golf chipping and putting to a total 52 students from Nhulunbuy High School, Nhulunbuy Primary School, Yirrkala School and Nhulunbuy Christian College. Mr Albon said the Yirrkala School children showed great enthusiasm in learning something new and were keen for a follow-up visit next time. In the afternoon, Tony met with 19 junior golfers from the Gove Club who spent their time refining their chipping and putting skills on a very soggy ninth green. Sunday’s session had a massive turnout of 33 participants with many children trying golf for the first time. “The day’s attendance showed that Gove Junior Golf is on track in promoting junior golf, with a lot of budding potential future Adam Scotts and Karrie
Webbs in the making. “The Territory’s country clubs seem to be a lot more open in allowing juniors to utilise the course and its facilities. “The large number of girls attending over the weekend was encouraging for the future of women’s golf,” said Mr Albon. Juniors coach Jason Lane said it was encouraging to see the number of kids turn up to participate in Tony’s clinic. “Being able to tap into Tony’s wealth of knowledge and the ability to ask on the spot questions will be of benefit for the beginner and more experienced juniors. “It was a very successful weekend and we look forward to Tony’s next visit in the coming months.” Junior golf sessions are on Sundays 9.00am, during the school calendar timetable. For more information, contact the Junior Golf Development Representative - Esther Rika (8987 1905) or email jonniesta@bigpond.com.
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Welcome to
the Arnhem club Checkout our website at www.thearnhemclub.com Ph: 8987 0601 Fax: 8987 0680
What’s on this week at your club... SATURDAY, JUNE 1 9PM-3AM
Fantasy Costume Party
TAC presents the most awaited event in Gove... BACK TO THE 80s. Only on Saturday, June 1. Get your dancing shoes and fantasy costumes ready. Let loose and bounce to the 80s vibes. The best outfits will be awarded and there will be heaps of prizes.
ROCK ‘n’ ROLL, R ‘n’ B, FUNK, DISCO, NEW WAVE... AND ALSO 70s and 90s MUSIC! dj charly templar
dj stormin normin grant pukeroa
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DRAW BADGEFROM 5.30PM
$4500
FOLLOWED BY...
karaoke!
Jackpot OPEN FOR DINNER TUESDAY - SATURDAY FROM 6PM UNTIL 9PM $1000 PRIzES FOR THE BEST SINGER!
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Be here every Friday in the Bar Tickets on sale from 11.30am EVERY from 5pm to 6pm, to receive a SATURDAY ticket. Drawn after 6pm. FROM 1PM UNTIL 5PM. BRING YOUR VOICE AND YOUR INSTRUMENT.
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Members and bonafide guests in the company of a member are welcome. Only financial members may purchase from the bottleshop.
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