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Torres Strait and NPA

Business and Community Directory July 2014 to June 2015

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A&R Removals About Scales Absolute Cleaning AJ’s Car Rentals All Pest & Weed Control Allsigns Print & Design Allsigns Print & Deisgn - Signs Allsigns Print & Design - T-Shirts Amart Sports ATSI Legal Service Australian Maritime Safety Authority Babinda Electrics Badu Island Foundation Batchelor Institute Battery World BLT Travel – Thursday Island Cairns Bulk Meats Cairns 5-Star Collection Accommodation Cairns Hardware / Cooktown Hardware Cairns Link Cairns Media Corporate Productions Cape Air Transport Cape York Accounting Westcourt Cape York Camping - Punsand Bay Cape York Helicopters Cape York Ice & Tackle CY Natural Resource Management (CYNRM) Carpentaria Contracting Col Jones Betta Home Living Compass Containers Coral Sea Concrete Davies Dillon: Accountants & Tax Agents Dept of Immigration & Border Protection DFK Kidsons Diversworld Entsch, Warren MP Ergon Energy Eyedentity Optometrist The Federal Hotel Federal Tyres The Fence Shop Fernandez Music Gab Titui Cultural Centre Gateway Torres Strait Resort Horn Is. GBR Helicopters Godfrey Constructions Gori Marble & Granite Greater Northern Removals Gud Pasin Biznis H&R Block Haden Hammond Island Ferry Hooker Boats Horn Island WW2 Tour IBIS IBIS Catering

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Independent Aviation Ireland’s Island & Cape Community Stores Island Air & Ice Island Villa James Cook University The Jardine Motel & Lodge Kazu Pearls Kempton, David MP LMC Construction & Maintenance LMC Electrical & Refrigeration LMC Vinyl Laying & Floor Coverings LMC Glass & Aluminium LMC Yard Maintenance Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones) Lotsa Print and Signage Loyalty Beach Campground Loyalty Beach 4WD Tours Cape York Mareeba Home Timber & Hardware Marine Transport Torres Strait Max Stocks Maza’s Signs McDonalds Charter Boats Mona’s Bazaar Motoco Group Motoco Lifestyle Centre My Pathway New Mapoon Store New Mapoon Store (Takeaways) NQ Solar Nuleaf One Steel Metal Centre Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Pearl Island Seafoods Peddells TI Ferry and Bus Tours PET Stock Peters Mowers PFD Foods Port Kennedy Association Port Kennedy Disability Services Ports North Positive Concrete & Construction Powersavvy - Ergon Energy Pozzi Surveyors Precruitment Pressure Pumps NQ Pumping, Irrigation & Machinery Services Qantaslink QMAC Machinery Ranbuild Mareeba Rebel Marine Regional & Remote Newspapers Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Remote Performance Management Remote Tax RJ Bartlett Photography

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Rob Roy Earthmoving Rosie Ware Designs RPS Surveyors Runway Kiosk Sariascape Sea Swift See Hop Trading Seekee, Liberty - Photographer Seekee, Vanessa Shane Tibbs & Associates Skill360 Australia St Teresa’s College - Abergowrie Taylor Byrne Valuers The Fenceshop The Fotoman Thursday Island True Value Hardware TI Marine (see See Hop Trading) TI Pharmacy TI Rent-a-Car TI TV Repairs Toll Marine Logistics Torres Business Solutions Torres News Torres Pearls Torres Property Services Torres Shire Council Torres Shire Council Library Torres Strait Air Back Torres Strait Glass & Glazing Torres Strait Heritage Museum Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc (4MW) Torres Strait Real Estate Torres Straits Seafood Torres Tax Services Totally Workwear front cover & Training Connections Australia Trinity Fire Services Trinity Monuments Torres Strait Regional Authority TSRA - Land and Sea Management TSRA - Native Title Office Volunteer Marine Rescue Victim’s Assist Waiben Light Marine Services Westwing Aviation Wis Wei Boat Charters Wongai Beach Hotel

BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDEX - SEE PAGES 7 & 9

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business directory index Accommodation

Business & Office Relocations

Containers - Shipping

Freight / Freight Transport

Accountants

Business Insurance

Corporate Wear

Fruit & Vegetable Shops

Agricultural Supplies

Butchers

Counselling

Fuel & Gas Supplies

Airconditioning

Cabling - Phone/TV/Comp./Data

Crayfishing / Seafoods

Functions

Aircraft Refuelling

Cafés

Credit Unions

Funeral Directors

Aircraft Engineering

Campgrounds

Cultural Organisations

Funeral Monuments

Air Charters

Camping Equipment

Dance Groups

Funding / Grant Submissions

Air Freight

Car Finance

Delicatessen

Funding Provision and Advice

Airlines/Charter/Avia-

Car Insurance

Dental Clinics

Furniture

Airport & Services

Car Parts & Accessories

Design / Graphic Design

Furniture - Rentals

Air Services

Cars Sales – New

Disability Services

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Aluminium Workshop

Car Sales – Used

Diving

Garage (Auto) & Tyres

Ambulance Service

Car Service & Repairs

Dressmaking / Sewing

Garden & Lawn Mowing

Anchor Retrieval

Car / Truck Hire & Rental

Earthmoving / Machinery Hire

Garden Supplies

Antenna Sales / Installa-

Carpenters

Education - Indigenous

Gasfitting

Apartments

Cash Registers

Electrical Appliances - Rentals

General Merchandise

Appliance Sales

Catering

Electrical Appliances - Sales

Gift Stores

Appliance Rentals

Centrelink

Electrical Contractors

Gift Stores - Continued

Apprenticeships

Charters

Electricity

Glass / Glazing & Aluminium

Art/Artists/Arts Centres

Chemist

Electronics - Repairs / Service

Gourmet Food

Auctions - Real Estate

Child Care / Care

Electronics Rentals

Government Departments

Austar Installations

Choir Groups

Employment & Training

Grants & Grant Management

Automobile Tyres

Churches

Equipment & Plant Hire

Gym & Fitness Equipment

Backhoes

Churches - Continued

Ergon Energy

Hairdressing

Bait

Civil Contractors

Excavators

Halls for Hire

Bakeries

Cleaning Services

Family & Child Portraits

Hardware

Bands

Clothes / Shoes

Family Relationships

Hardware - Rentals

Banks / Financial Ser-

Clubs

Fencing & Fencing Supplies

Healing Services

Batteries

Coach Service

Ferry Services

Health Centres / Counselling

Bitumen Sealing

Cold Rooms

Film Location & Consulting

Helicopter Charters

Boats - Charter/Hire

Colleges / Adult Education

Financial Services

Higher Education

Boat Cleaning Services

Commercial Photographer

Fire & Rescue Service

Hire Car

Boats - Sales/Repairs/Parts

Communications

Fire Inspection / Equipment

Holiday Apartments

Bob Cat / Backhoe Hire

Community Justice Groups

Fire Protection

Home & Community Care (HACC)

Bookkeepers / Bookkeeping

Community Organisations

Fisheries Groups

Hookah Gear

Boutique Accommodation

Community Support Services

Fishing Association

Horticultural Supplies

Bricklayers

Compressors (Diving)

Fishing Charters / Gear

Hospitals

Builders

Computer Rentals

Fishing Equipment

Hospitality Clothing

Building Inspection - Fire

Concrete Products / Concreters

FlexiRespite

Hostels

Building Renovations

Concrete Pumping

Flooring Installation

Hot Water Systems

Building Services

Conference Facilities

Food Services

Hotels

Building Supplies & Products

Construction Services & Products

Footwear

Hotel / Resort Supplies

Bus Tours & Charters

Consultant / Facilitator

4WD Tours – Cape York

Housing Co-operatives

Business Advisors / Planning

Container Shipping

4WDs, Motorcycles & Access.

Indigenous Knowledge Centres

BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDEX CONTINUES PG 9

business directory index Indigenous Reference Groups

Pearls & Pearling Farms

Retreads

Tombstone Unveilings

Insurance Brokers

Pest & Weed Control

Returned & Services League (RSL)

Tools

Internet Café

Pet Supplies / Pet Food

Room Hire

Tour Operators

Irrigation Equipment

Pharmacy

Rural Supplies

Tourist Information

Jewellers / Jewellery

Phone Cabling

Rural Transaction Centres (RTC)

Tractors & Farm Machinery

Land and Sea

Photographic Digital Reprints

Safety Equipment

Training Providers

Landscaping Contractors

Photographic Services / Studio

Satellite Equipment / Installs

Transfers - Pet & Vehicle

Launch Hire

Pipes, Valves & Fittings

Scales

Transport - Air

Laundromat

Plastering

Schools / Education

Transport - Cars & Pets

Legal Services

Playgroup

Sea Freight

Transport - Road

Libraries

Plumbing Services

Seafood

Transport - Sea

Loaders

Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC)

Security Systems

Travel Agents / Consultants

Logistic Services

Port Authority

Self-Contained Accommodation

Tree Lopping

Machinery

Port Kennedy Association

Service Stations

TSIMA - 4MW

Maintenance - Property

Portraits - Photographic

Shaving Ceremonies

Tyres

Mapping & GIS

Post Office

Sheds & Carports

Universities

Marine Electronics

PowerSavvy

Shipping Containers

Used Car Sales

Marine Sales

Pressure Cleaning

Shirts

Valuer (Real Estate)

Marine Survey

Pressure Pumps

Shopping Services

Vehicle Cleaning Services

Maritime Pilots

Printing & Labels

Signs

Victim / Justice Services

Meat - Wholesale & Retail

Printers / Printing

Small Engine Repairs

Video Hire

Mechanics

Promotional

Social Workers / Counsellors

Vinyl Flooring Installation

Mental Health

Property Maintenance

Solar Equipment

Vocational Training

Men’s Sheds

Property Management

Solicitors / Legal Services

Volunteer Marine Rescue 100

Mobile Phones & Accessories

Property Valuation

Souvenirs / Crafts / Gifts

Water Blasters - Sales & Training

100

Monumental

Providors

Special NeedS Services

Water Taxis

100

Motels

Pumping Equipment

Sports Goods & Equipment

Wedding Photography & Video 100

Motorcycles & Accessories

QantasLink

Sports Facilities

Weeds & Feral Animals Program 100

Museums

Quad Bikes

Sporting Groups

Welding & Engineering

100

Music Repairs

Quarries

Steel Supplies

Wholesale Food Suppliers

102

Music Sales

Radio Station

Storage - Secure

Windows

102

MYOB Certified Consultant

Rangers

Student Accommodation

Windscreen Replacement

102

Native Title Corporations

Real Estate Agents / Services

Suncorp

Womens Organisations / Shelters 102

Natural Resource Management

Refrigeration

Supermarkets

Workwear

102

Newsagents

Regional Coordination & Planning

Surveyors / Surveying

Yard Maintenance

102

Newspapers

Religions

Swimming Pools

Youth Organisations / Services 102

Old Peoples’ Home / Nursing Home

Removals

Take Away Food

NPA Regional Council

104

Optometrist

Rentals - Appliances & Electronics

Tax Agents

Torres Shire Council

105

Packaging

Resort Accommodation

Taxi Services

Torres Strait Island Regional Council 105

Paint

Restaurant Supplies

Telephone Systems & Cabling

State Government

105

Packing

Restaurants / Cafés

Tiles Installation

Commonwealth Gov’t

106

Painters/ Decorators

Retail Services

Timber - Retail/Wholesale Sales

Party Hire

Retail Stores

Tobacconist

Paving & Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

Tombstones

K n o w w h o y o u ’r e looking for? Tr y t h e A - Z I n d e x Pages 108-123

The only regular passenger service to all outer islands Servicing 12 island communities • Aircraft available for charter

To book phone:

• Airconditioned cabins

1300 WEST WING

• Aircraft fleet maintained to superior ‘Civil Aviation Safety Authority CLASS A’ safety standards • Turbo prop aircraft giving unprecedented engine reliability

(1300 937 894) Or visit:

westwing.com.au NOW flying the Torres Strait Islands

emergency

AMBULANCE POLICE FIRE BRIGADE HOSPITAL SES ERGON COASTGUARD/VMR

services

HORN IS. BAMAGA THURSDAY IS.

000 000 000 4030 6666 4090 4500 4069 1520 000 000 000 - 4069 3166 4069 0200 132 500 132 500 132 500 13 22 96 13 22 96 13 22 96 Dial ‘000’ if an emergency

IN AN EMERGENCY RING 000

Cape York Ice & Tackle

Accommodation

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au

Alau Lodge, Umagico. Ph: 0428 779 100

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel, Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4212 3000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent.

see advert on page 48

Elikiam Holiday Park 1 Miskin Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au

see advert on page 96

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation Web www.cairnsfivestar.com.au Email info@visioncairns.com.au Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4080 7600 Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4044 2300 Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Phone 4058 4400

see advert on page 8

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on adjacent page

See advert on this page

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga Phone 4069 1722 Fax 4069 1403 Vision Cairns 5 Star Accomm 12 Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au CATEGORY: The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 8

ACCOMMODATION see advert on page 16

ACCOMMODATION CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

Waters Edge and Vision Apartments – located on Cairns Esplanade

Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade

Vue Apartments – located on Trinity Beach Esplanade

5 star, fully self-contained 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments  Ocean views  Serviced daily  Pool and spa  Secure undercover parking  Mention this ad to receive our latest locals specials 

Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Esplanade

Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade

To book your Five Star experience phone 4080 7600 email info@visioncairns.com.au or visit www.cairnsfivestar.com.au 13

Accommodation - Continued Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Office Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327.

Island Villas 51 John St, TI. Phone 4203 0996 Email reservations@islandvillas.net.au Web www.islandvillas.net.au Fully self-contained, luxury villas. see advert on page 28

Welcome to Cape York’s hidden tropical paradise

Loyalty Beach

CAMPGROUND & FISHING LODGE • Grassed Beachfront Camping • Waterfront Lodge Rooms • Self-contained Beach House • Licensed Outdoor Dining Facilities • Guided Cape York 4WD Tours • Guided Fishing Charters • Tour Booking and Information service • Wharf transfers

Only 5 mins from the Red Island Wharf...

The Jardine Motel & Lodge Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 2005 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email reception@jardinemotel.com.au see advert on page 14

Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge and LOYALTY BEACH 4WD TOURS CAPE YORK Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) Web www.loyaltybeach.com Booking office 4069 3456 (Camping bookings) Patsy 4069 3808 (Camping bookings) Phone 4069 3372 (4WD Tour bookings) Fax 4069 3770 Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape York’s Hidden Tropical Paradise. Discover Australia’s northern-most point on a 4WD tour.

To book your site, call the Booking office: 4069 3456 or Patsy: 4069 3808

Ph: (07) 4069 3372

www.loyaltybeach.com

fishcapeyork@bigpond.com

CAPE YORK 4WD TOURS

Discover Australia’s northern-most point

see advert on this page Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653 Seisia Holiday Park, 6 Koraba Rd (PO Box 81), Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3917 or 4069 3473

Tama Mudh Motel 138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone/Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on page 81 Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

Wongai BEACH HoteL Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel, restaurant and accommodation see advert on page 17

Discover the rich history and cultural diversity of Cape York with a guided Loyalty Beach 4WD Tour. Climb aboard our airconditioned 4WD tour vehicle and let us take you to the northern-most point of Australia and beyond, with destinations also including: • Historical Somerset Beach – original site of the Cape’s administrative centre • The local indigenous commnities of the Northern Peninsula Area • The Croc Tent Souvenir Stall • Lockerbie Homstead • The WW2 plane wrecks at the Injinoo Airfield • The Bamaga Information & Visitor’s Centre All tours are conducted by an experienced guide familiar with Cape York flora and fauna, for a minimum of four people, and includes lunch and light refreshments at a pristine location.

07 4069 3372

CAPE YORK CAMPING PUNSAND BAY • • • • • • • •

Beachfront Camping and Ensuited Accommodation The Corrugation Bar and Wood Fired Pizzas Swimming Pool Tour Bookings and Free Information Scenic Helicopter Flights Pearl Farm Tours Guided Fishing Charters NPA Airport and Seisia Jetty Transfers Available

(07) 4069 1722 | www.capeyorkcamping.com.au 16

Uncle Dan’s Restaurant

WONGAI BEACH HOTEL HORN ISLAND

Looking for a new dining experience? Check out Uncle Dan’s Restaurant @ the Wongai Hotel 

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The home of Aria award winner Uncle Seaman Dan, performing live every ‘Wongai Wednesday’ Open 7 days for dinner –lunch served daily in the public bar or restaurant by appointment All your favourite pub classics served with a modern twist, or why not try something a little different... All dietary requirements catered for Looking for a venue for your next conference or meeting?? Our restaurant offers full conferencing facilities available for day hire. Outsourced Catering also available

 Modern queen and twin share villas set amid tropical landscaped gardens  Air-conditioned rooms  Stunning views across to Thursday Island  Salt water pool and spa  Public bar with TAB, Keno, Gaming machines, ATM facilities, large selection of drinks, takeaway sales, enjoy the outdoor beer garden and fantastic social atmosphere

MAKE A DAY TRIP OR GET AWAY FOR THE NIGHT FANTASTIC LOCAL RATES ON ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ENQUIRE TODAY! www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au 2 Wees Street Horn Island Ph: 4083 1100 Fax: 4069 1542 admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au http://www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel

Accountants / Accounting Services / Tax Agent

Cape York Accounting westcourt PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Contact: Kylie Kingston Phone: 4031 1940, Fax: 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists see advert on this page

DAVIES Dillon: Accountants and Tax Agents 75 Douglas St (PO Box 118), TI. Phone 4090 3033 Fax 4090 3770 Email gndavies57@bigpond.com Contact Graeme Davies (Manager) Head Office: 13 Bunya St, Maleny. Phone 5494 2871 Fax 5494 2856

DFK Kidsons – LEADING ACCOUNTANTS and business advisers Level 1, 345 Sheridan St Cairns, North Cairns PO Box 548 North Cairns. Phone 4031 1390 Fax 4031 1490 Mobile 0407 033 985, Contact: Brian Woods Email brianwoods@dfkkidsons.com.au Web www.dfkkidsons.com.au

CAPE YORK ACCOUNTING WESTCOURT

Servicing the North right up to the Cape

• Specialising in Tax Returns by Mail • Fast Maximum Refunds • Complete Accounting & Bookkeeping Service

Westcourt Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 41W Westcourt, QLD. 4870.

PH: 4031 1940 Email: admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Website Address: www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au 18

H&R Block tax accountants

Suite 1, 140 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, and Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield. Phone 4051 6315 Fax 4051 1844 Email cairns@hrblock.com.au Web www.hrblockcairns.com.au The Best people in tax. That’s our claim! see advert on this page

Remote Performance Management

Phone 4033 5012, Contact: Rachel Saltmarshe Fax 4033 5000, Mobile 0429 429 109 Email rsaltmarshe@rpmservices.com.au Specialising in small business, community organisations, PBC’s - audits, acquittals, financial management, business planning / development

Remote Tax

PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on page 91

Torres Business Solutions

10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone eFax: 07 3036 6876 Mobile 0407 691 422 Email manager@torresbusiness.com.au Tax Accountant, Payroll, MYOB specialist see advert on page 27

Tax help wiTh

 Salary and wage returns  Capital gains  Rental properties  Shares and investments  Multiple-year tax returns

all ReTURN TYpeS

 Personal, business and partnership

We will find every possible deduction and make sure you receive your tax refund promptly. Suite 1 140 Mulgrave Rd CAIRNS

Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village SMITHFIELD

4051 6315

small business and remote area specialists Maximum Refund with Maximum Confidence.

ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Torres Tax Services 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429 Email accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Registered tax agent and advice, accounting, bookkeeping services. see advert on page 92 Ron Laifoo, 75 Douglas St, (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2900. Fax: 4069 2118.

Agricultural Supplies

Mareeba Home Timber & Hardware 204 Byrnes Street (PO Box 171), Mareeba, 4880 Building/Hardware Ph: 4092 2888 Rural Livestock Ph: 4092 4933 Agricultural Supplies Ph: 4030 3190 Fax: 4092 4622 Web: www.tgt.com.au Regular deliveries to Sea Swift and Toll barges see advert on page 58

Airconditioning

Carpentaria Contracting Torres Division Elec Lic: 12362 BSA: 728 995 ARC: AU03597 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Phone 4030 9999 Fax 4069 7074 After Hours 0427 903 177 Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com

Carpentaria Contracting Elec Lic: 12362 • BSA: 728 995 • ARC: AU03597

TORRES DIVISION Locally owned & operated

WEIPA – THURSDAY ISLAND – CAIRNS

Electrical Services – Industrial – Commercial Refrigeration & Airconditioning Marine Services Building Maintenance 81 Waiben Esplanade P.O. Box 370, Thursday Island QLD 4875 Telephone: 07 4030 9999 Facsimile: 07 4069 7074 Email: reception@carpentariacontracting.com

see advert on this page

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Airconditioning - Continued

Aircraft Engineering Reef Aircraft Engineering, Airport Road, (PO Box 9),

Haden 7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3700

Air Charters

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island Phone 4090 3661 Fax 4090 3662 Local call 1300 136 811 Email catbase@cape-air-transport.com Web www.capeairtransport.com Single and Twin Engine Charters

see advert on page 19

Island Air & Ice, BSA# 1245561, AU31745 PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Mobile Luke 0427 796 925 Email luke.islandair@hotmail.com see advert on this page

see advert on this page

Cape York Helicopters

LMC eLECTRICAL & rEFRIGERATION QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Electrical and refrigeration work for commercial, domestic and industrial sectors

Lot 271 Greenbank Rd West, Stratford. PO Box 1109, North Cairns. Horn Island Base - Phone 4069 2233 (24 hours) Cairns Base - Phone 4035 9400 (24 hours) Fax 4034 9271 Email info@capeyorkhelicopters.com Web www.capeyorkhelicopters.com see advert on page 60

see advert on page 42

Aircraft Refuelling Air BP, Horn Island Airport. Ph: Business Hours: 4069 2224, After Hours: 4069 2692 Fax: 4069 2225 Exxon Mobil - Torres Strait Refuelling Service, Horn Island, Airport. Ph: 4069 1319, Fax: 4069 2646, A/H: 4069 1334

AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION • Fast, reliable service •

GBr Helicopters Phone 07 4081 8820 Email ops@gbrhelicopters.com.au Web www.gbrhelicopters.com.au Your first choice in the Torres Strait see advert on page 6

Torres Strait Air

CALL LUKE | 0427 796 925 PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Email: luke.islandair@hotmail.com

Phone 4080 4020 Email charters@torresair.com Web www.torresair.com Facebook facebook.com/torresair Air charter services for Torres Strait, Cape York, Cairns & PNG see advert on back cover

QBCC: 1192293 • ABN: 966 5022 1244 • AU31745

West Wing Aviation Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 10

Air Freight

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

tel: fax: email: or visit: 20

4090 3661 or 1300 136 811 4090 3662 info@capeairtransport.com www.cape-air-transport.com

Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au “The Air Charter Professionals” - Fixed Wing and Helicopters See advert on page 2

Torres Strait Air

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island

Phone 4080 4020

Phone

4090 3661

Email charters@torresair.com

Fax

4090 3662

Web www.torresair.com

Local call 1300 136 811

Facebook facebook.com/torresair Air charter services for Torres Strait, Cape York, Cairns & PNG see advert on back cover

West Wing Aviation Inquiries

1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894)

Web www.westwing.com.au

Email catbase@cape-air-transport.com Web www.capeairtransport.com Single and Twin Engine Charters see advert on adjacent page

Cape York Helicopters Lot 271 Greenbank Rd West, Stratford.

Email westwing@westwing.com.au

PO Box 1109, North Cairns.

The only regular passenger service to all outer

Horn Island Base - Phone 4069 2233 (24 hours)

islands

Cairns Base - Phone 4035 9400 (24 hours) see advert on page 23

Airlines/Charter/Aviation Australian Helicopters, Horn Is. Ph: 4083 1700, Fax: 4069 1989

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel, Douglas St, TI. TI Office

4212 3000

Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96

Fax

4034 9271

Email info@capeyorkhelicopters.com Web www.capeyorkhelicopters.com see advert on page 60

GBr Helicopters Phone

07 4081 8820

Email ops@gbrhelicopters.com.au

Web www.BLT.com.au

Web www.gbrhelicopters.com.au

Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West

Your first choice in the Torres Strait see advert on page 6

Wing booking agent. see advert on page 96

AIRLINES/CHARTER/ AVIATION CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

Air Services

Airlines/Charter/Aviation - Continued

independent Aviation Pty Ltd Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au “The Air Charter Professionals” - Fixed Wing and Helicopters

See advert on page 2

Aluminium Workshop

QantasLink Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4090 2000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 21 Skytrans, Phone: 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 759 872), Fax: 4040 6799

LMC Glass & Aluminium Workshop

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Services include: windows, doors, screens, windscreen replacement, locks and perspex. see advert on page 56

Torres Strait Air

Phone 4080 4020 Ambulance Service Email charters@torresair.com Queensland Ambulance Service TI Web www.torresair.com PO Box 103, Thursday Island Facebook facebook.com/torresair Phone 4069 2926 (non-emergency only) Air charter services for Torres Strait, Cape York, EMERGENCIES - Dial 000 Cairns & PNG see advert on back cover

West Wing Aviation Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on adjacent page

Airport & Services NPA Airport, Airport Rd, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3383

Run Way Kiosk Horn Island Airport, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2145 Food, drinks and magazines. Catering available. see advert on this page

RUN WAY KIOSK HORN ISLAND AIRPORT  Snacks and hot food  Hot and cold drinks  Island jewellery  Catering available

Ph 07 4069 2145

Queensland Ambulance Service Bamaga 9 Saguakaz St, Bamaga Phone 4083 0337 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES - Dial 000

Anchor Retrieval

Absolute Cleaning, TI. PO Box 768, TI Phone Contact: Lindsay & Ellen Pearce Mobile 0423 284 008 Email acti@y7mail.com Domestic & Commercial Cleaning See advert on page 36

Antenna Sales / Installations

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 42

Apartments

The only regular passenger service to all outer islands Servicing 12 island communities • Aircraft available for charter

To book phone:

• Airconditioned cabins

1300 WEST WING

• Aircraft fleet maintained to superior ‘Civil Aviation Safety Authority CLASS A’ safety standards • Turbo prop aircraft giving unprecedented engine reliability

(1300 937 894) Or visit:

westwing.com.au NOW flying the Torres Strait Islands

Appliance Sales

Art/Artists/Arts Centres

Col Jones Betta Home living

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Appliance Rentals

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry see advert on page 53

Joey Laifoo, Artist / Print Maker, Mob: 0431 447 261 Email: contact@joeylaifoo.com.au, Web: www.joeylaifoo.com.au

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. New Mapoon Arts Centre, Ph: 4083 0271 Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Rosie Ware Designs Mobile 0488 867 737 78 Hargrave St, Green Hill (PO Box 555), TI. Fax 4069 1613 Mobile 0427 692 801 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Phone 4069 2800 Email rosieware@bigpond.com Rent almost any new product today Web www.rosiewaredesigns.com see advert on page 131 Artist Designer, Lino-block textile printer

Apprenticeships

see advert on this page

Skill360 Australia

Auctions - Real Estate

PO Box 68W, Westcourt. Phone 1300 933 358 or 4046 4000 Fax 1300 933 365 or 4031 1239 Email www.skill360.com.au Info info@skill360.com.au Apprenticeship training, accessing Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t incentives

Torres Strait Real Estate Enquiries 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email kellie@torresstraitrealestate.com.au Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 78

Austar Installations

see advert on this page

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 42

Need help with managing and recruiting apprentices? Let Skill360 take care of things so you can take care of your business. Skill360 Australia can help you find an apprentice or trainee, access incentives and will take care of the paperwork including managing payroll and annual leave. Give us a call on 1300 933 358 to see how we can help your business or visit www.skill360.com.au

Workforce Solutions

Automobile Tyres

Federal Tyres 207 Scott St, Bungalow Phone 0437 114 143 Email federaltyres@gmail.com Web www.federaltyres.com.au Quality 4x4 and performance street tyres See advert on page 98

Rosie Ware

Artist Designer

TRADING AS:

Rosie Ware

Designs

Lino-Block Textile Printer

Ph: (07) 4069 2800 Mobile: 0427 692 801

TI Retail Outlets: Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery at 78 Hargrave St, Green Hill, Gab Titui Cultural Centre Shop & Fortnightly PKA Mini Markets P.O. Box 555, Thursday Island, Qld., 4875 Email: rosieware@bigond.com Web: www.rosiewaredesigns.com

Batteries

Backhoes

Battery World

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

297 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns. Phone 4051 6677 Fax 4051 6577 Email cairns@batteryworld.com.au Web www.batteryworld.com.au Batteries for everything

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment

see advert on this page

See advert on page 66

Bait

Bitumen Sealing

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service

Rob Roy Earthmoving

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, road construction, bitumen sealing

See advert on page 62

see advert on this page

Bakeries

Boats - Charter/Hire

Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adidi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3106, Fax: 4083 0015 Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2090

Cape York Ice & Tackle

See Hop Trading 48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 48

see advert on page 55

BOATS - CHARTER/HIRE CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

Bands Northern Xposure, PO Box 831, TI. Band information and bookings details can be found by visiting www.northernxposure.com

Banks / Financial Services Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia Post Office, Douglas Street (opposite N.A.B.), TI. Ph: 4069 1547 A.B.N. 62 097 348 959

National Australia Bank, 54 Douglas St., TI. Phone: 132 265, Fax: 4069 1651

Queensland Country Credit Union Cnr Kerr Point Dve and Commercial Ave, Weipa BATTERY WORLD 13 Phone

07 4069 7555

CATEGORY: Fax 07 4069 7222

Email weipa@qccu.com.au BATTERIES Web www.qccu.com.au

Call the friendly staff at

Battery World

• Batteries for Everything • Quality Brands • Friendly, expert advice R og e r

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Kerry

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Todd

Phone: 4051 6677

Simon

 Earthworks  Road Construction  Bulk Loading & Cartage  Bitumen Sealing  Registered Wide Load Pilot & Oversize Float Services

Fax: 4051 6577 • 297 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Email: cairns@batteryworld.com.au • www.batteryworld.com.au PO Box 511 WEIPA QLD 4874

Fax: 07 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com 25

Boats - Charter/Hire - Continued

Boat Cleaning Services

Absolute Cleaning, TI.

Hammond Island Ferry PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on page 45

McDonald Charter Boats PO Box 764, TI Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 46

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com

PO Box 768, TI Phone Contact: Lindsay & Ellen Pearce Mobile 0423 284 008 Email acti@y7mail.com Domestic & Commercial Cleaning See advert on page 36

Boats - Sales/Repairs/Parts/Builders Dauan Workshop, Dauan Is. Ph: 4069 4213 Fax: 4069 4213

HOOKER BOATS 31 Muir St, Bungalow Phone 4041 7171 Fax 4041 7172 Email info@hookerboats.com Web www.hookerboats.com Home Safe Every Time! see advert on page 26 Mura Workshop, T.I. Ph/Fax: 4069 2736

TI Marine (SEE HOP TRADING) 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 55

see advert on this page

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365Torres Strait Marine Transport Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 47

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT

Bob Cat / Backhoe Hire

Coral Sea Concrete PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

The Best Boats for the North

• Boat charter up to 9 people • Barge charter up to 24 people or 4 ton cargo • Available for charter day or night • Full or half day cruise

Call Vince 0429 631 844 or email alice.vince@bigpond.com 26

31 Muir St, Bungalow, Qld, 4870

Ph: (07) 4041 7171 Fax: (07) 4041 7172

www.hookerboats.com • info@hookerboats.com

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving

Torres Business Solutions 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone eFax: 07 3036 6876 Mobile 0407 691 422 Email manager@torresbusiness.com.au Tax Accountant, Grant management, Payroll, MYOB specialist

Ph/Fax 4034 2403 Mobile 0419 751 619 Contact Craig Bethune Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes see advert on page 40 Torres Shire Council Depot, Loban Road, (PO Box 171), TI. Ph: 4069 1306/4069 1336, Fax: 4069 1799/4069 1845

see advert on this page

Torres Tax Services

Bookkeepers / Bookkeeping / Consultancy

Cape York Accounting westcourt PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Fax 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists

10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429 Email accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Registered tax agent and advice, accounting, bookkeeping services. see advert on page 92

see advert on page 18

H&R Block tax accountants Suite 1, 140 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, and Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield. Phone 4051 6315 Fax 4051 1844 Email cairns@hrblock.com.au Web www.hrblockcairns.com.au The Best people in tax. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our claim! see advert on page 18

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GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS

Boutique Accommodation

PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on this page

Island Villas 51 John St, TI. Phone 4203 0996 Email reservations@islandvillas.net.au Web www.islandvillas.net.au Fully self-contained, luxury villas. see advert on this page

Builders B. S. Butcher, PO Box 224, TI. Ph: 4069 1006, Fax: 4069 1882 Des Murfet, 16 Millman St, TI. Ph: 4069 1328, Fax: 4069 2623

LMC Construction & Maintenance

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA see advert on adjacent page

Positive Concrete and Construction

51 51 John JohnSt. St.TI. TI.Luxury LuxuryBoutique Boutique Villas, Fully Self Contained Contained

4069 P.P.07 42031429 0996 E. islandvillas@bigpond.com reservations@islandvillas.net.au www.islandvillas.net.au www.islandvillas.net.au

8-10 Yangie Street, New Mapoon. PO Box 117, Bamaga QBCC# 1254 989 Phone 4069 3474 Mobile: 0400 112 848 Email: positivecc@hotmail.com Services include: concreting, renovations, carpentry works, shed installations, tiling, painting see advert on page 37 Somerset Building Company, Ph: 4061 9158, Fax: 4061 9164

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LOCAL BRICKLAYERS TO THE TORRES STRAITS & BEYOND

• Commercial Buildings • Domestic Housing • Concrete Pumping Service • Retaining Walls • Footpaths • Driveways

Phone: 0409 789 370

FAX: (07) 4069 2007 • PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 EMAIL: goffati@bigpond.com 28

Building Inspection - Fire

Trinity Fire Services

Building Services

LMC Construction & Maintenance

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 47

Building Renovations

LMC Construction & Maintenance

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA see advert on this page

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving

Ph/Fax 4034 2403, Contact: Craig Bethune QBCC# 1223248 Mobile 0419 751 619 Phone 4069 1174 Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Fax 4090 3685 Excavators from 20-25 tonnes Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au see advert on page 40 All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA Torres Property Services QLD see advert on this page 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4203 0995 Positive Concrete and Construction Email property@torresbusiness.com.au 8-10 Yangie Street, New Mapoon. Property maintenance specialists. All general PO Box 117, Bamaga repairs and maintenance. QBCC# 1254 989 see advert on page 76 Phone 4069 3474 Mobile: 0400 112 848 Torres Strait Glass & Glazing Email: positivecc@hotmail.com Phone 0459 651 005 Services include: concreting, renovations, Contact Luke Nakachi (QBCC# 127 1141) Leigh Milbourne Construction Builder ad Torres Directory 13 carpentry works, shed installations, tiling, painting admin@torresstraitglassandglazing.com Email

CATEGORY:

see advert on page 37

Silva Seekee, (QBSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WORKS Servicing the Torres Strait and NPA area

4069 1174

Web www.torresstraitglassandglazing.com 24 hour service for Torres Strait and NPA see advert on page 57

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New Construction Renovations Tiling Plastering Bathroom Upgrades Concreting Extensions Kitchen Upgrades Fencing Roofing

Fax: 4090 3685 Email: reception@lmcconstruction.com.au QBCC No. 1223248

ABN 17 155 384 151

Building Supplies & Products

Bus Tours & Charters

Cairns Hardware & Cooktown Hardware

Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge and LOYALTY BEACH 4WD TOURS CAPE YORK

Scott St, Cairns Phone

4040 2200

Howard St, Cooktown Phone

4043 0400

Web www.cairnshardware.com.au For all your hardware building requirements see advert on page 58

Mareeba Home Timber & Hardware 204 Byrnes Street (PO Box 171), Mareeba, 4880

Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) Web www.loyaltybeach.com Booking office 4069 3456 (Camping bookings) Patsy 4069 3808 (Camping bookings) Phone 4069 3372 (4WD Tour bookings) Fax 4069 3770 Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape York’s Hidden Tropical Paradise. Discover Australia’s northern-most point on a 4WD tour. see advert on page 15

Building/Hardware Ph:

4092 2888

McDonald Charter Boats

Rural Livestock Ph:

4092 4933

PO Box 764, TI Phone 1300 664 875 Fax 4090 3628 AH mobile 0428 180 361 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au

Agricultural Supplies Ph:

4030 3190

Fax:

4092 4622

Web: www.tgt.com.au Regular deliveries to Sea Swift and Toll barges

see advert on page 46

see advert on page 58

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Box 568), TI.      Streets. (PO  Phone 4069 1548 CATEGORY: Fax

4069 1858

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

Butchers (and Delicatessen, Gourmet Food) see advert on page 59

see advert on page 47

Cairns BULK MEATS Better cheaper meat, week after week We are the island order meat specialists!

Don’t pay supermarket prices… Shop directly from our webpage www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au

Phone and email orders are welcome! FREE delivery to your choice of transport. Freight costs can be included. 07 4033 2811 07 4033 7055 30

cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com 36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville

Business Advisors / Planning

Remote Performance Management Phone 4033 5012, Contact: Rachel Saltmarshe Fax 4033 5000 Mobile 0429 429 109 Email rsaltmarshe@rpmservices.com.au Specialising in small business, community organisations, PBC’s - audits, acquittals, financial management, business planning / development

Torres Tax Services 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429 Email accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Registered tax agent and advice, accounting, bookkeeping services. see advert on page 92

Business & Office Relocations

A&R Removals 30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 79

Business Insurance & Financial Services

Cabling - Phone/TV/Comp./Data

Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4090 2001 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 41

Cafés ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Ph: 4069 2990, Fax 07 4069 2995

Island & Cape Cafe Horn Island Store, Ph: 4090 3331 see advert on page 89

Campgrounds

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay

Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga Phone 4069 1722 Fax 4069 1403 Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure see advert on page 16 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. 8am to 5 pm. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369

Camping Equipment & Supplies

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

Thursday Island True Value Hardware

Butchers

Cairns Bulk Meats 36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 2811 Fax 4033 7055 Email cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com Web www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au The island order meat specialists. see advert on page 30 Seisia Meat Processing Plant, Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0201, Fax: 4083 0210 T.I. Bulk Meats, 97 Douglas St (PO Box 629), TI. 4878 Ph: 4069 2622, Fax: 4069 2633

Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on page 59

Car Finance

Ireland’s Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on page 32

Car Insurance

Cars Sales – New

Great Wall, Motoco Cairns

Ireland’s

303 - 309 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone 4046 6333 Web www.motoco.com.au Email salescairns@motoco.com.au

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone

4052 3666

Phone

1300 855 573

See advert on adjacent page

Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Shane Tibbs & Associates 206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone

4052 1950

Ireland’s Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Email reception@stafinancial.com.au

Car Sales – Used

Web www.stafinancial.com.au For all your home and business insurance needs see advert on page 63

Car Parts & Accessories

Ireland’s

303 - 309 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone 4046 6333 Web www.motoco.com.au Email salescairns@motoco.com.au See advert on adjacent page

Authorised Motor Dealer

Ireland’s

227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone

4052 3666

Phone

1300 855 573

Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Motoco Group Cairns

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Car Service & Repairs

Carpenters

Ireland’s Authorised Motor Dealer. 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on adjacent page

Paul Crabbe, (QBSA: 747312), (PO Box 221) TI. Ph: 4069 1057, Mobile: 0429 069 158

LMC Construction & Maintenance

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA see advert on page 29

Car / Truck Hire & Rental

Positive Concrete and Construction

AJ’s Car Rentals 30B Douglas St (PO Box 653), TI. Phone 4069 1534, Contact: Rita Gutchen Fax 40691 634 Email ajcars@live.com.au Web ajscarrentals.com.au

Coral Sea Concrete PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

Federal Car & Ute Hire Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire

Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

Silva Seekee, (BSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Torres Property Services QLD 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4203 0995 Email property@torresbusiness.com.au Property maintenance specialists. All general repairs and maintenance.

Cash Registers

About Scales

Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067

TI Rent-A-Car

see advert on page 37

see advert on page 76

see advert on page 12 Umagico Hire Cars, Umagico, Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108

131 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4031 9669 Mob 0407 963 448 Fax 4031 9660 Contact Russell Muller Web www.aboutscales.com.au Email aboutscales@bigpond.com Sales and maintenance of scales and cash registers see advert on page 82

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Diesel available and 4x4 Dual Range NRMA voted cheapest Ute to own and run Single Cab From

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$22,990 drive away

ENQUIRIES CONTACT 07 4046 6333 303-309 Mulgrave Road CAIRNS salescairns@motoco.com.au 33

Wongai BEACH Hotel

Catering

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au For all your catering requirements

Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel, restaurant and accommodation see advert on page 17

see advert on page 12

IBIS catering & functions services

Centrelink Badu Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, 201 Nona St, Badu.

Douglas St, TI. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Phone 4212 1600 Iama Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, 20 Mosby St, Iama. Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) see advert on this page

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway 49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894 see advert on page 92

Run Way Kiosk Horn Island Airport, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2145 Food, drinks and magazines. Catering available. see advert on page 22 Untap Catering, Seisia Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Cater for your next family or business function… ISLANDERS BOARD OF INDUSTRY & SERVICE

Function & Catering Services

IBIS Catering

We offer a variety of ready-to-go solutions for your next function, meeting or party. Choose from delicious menu or ask us to quote on your next event. BOOKINGS All bookings must be made a MINIMUM of 3 working days in advance. Business and government organisations must provide a purchase order or other written confirmation. Non-account holders and individuals need pay in full when making a booking. DELIVERY Orders can be collected from Thursday Island Main Store or delivered. MENU May vary depending on availability.

IBIS Function Room The IBIS Thursday Island conference room is available to hire for your next conference, meeting or training session. FACILITIES INCLUDE ✔ Conference area with tables ✔ Photocopier ✔ Kitchen/ Tea and Coffee and chairs (seats 25) ✔ Data projector, Whiteboard facilities ✔ Wi Fi internet ✔ Fully airconditioned The conference room is available for full or half day hire. Please contact us for a quote and we will endeavour to accommodate your event. IBIS Main Store, Douglas St, TI Ph 4212 1600 • Fax 4212 1612

Injinoo Centrelink (Agent), NPA Regional Council, McDonnell Close, Injinoo. Ph: 4083 0158, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Kubin Centrelink (Agent), Lot 12, Italgua Yabu, Kubin Community, Moa Island. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Mabuiag Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, Mabuiag. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) New Mapoon Centrelink (Agent), Nai-Beguta Agama Aboriginal Corp., 42 Langie Draha Street. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) NPA Centrelink Area Remote Service Centre, 7 Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3628, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Seisia Centrelink (Agent), Seisia Council Office, 72 Tumema St, Seisia. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) St Pauls Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, St Pauls. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Thursday Island Centrelink, Cnr Hastings St & Victoria Pde, TI. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Umagico Centrelink (Agent), NPA Rregional Council, 4 Charlie St, Umagico. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Warraber Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, Warraber. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Yorke Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC, Cnr Barneys and Dans Sts, Yorke Island (Masig). Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

Charters

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island Phone 4090 3661 Fax 4090 3662 Local call 1300 136 811 Email catbase@cape-air-transport.com Web www.capeairtransport.com Single and Twin Engine Charters see advert on page 20

GBr Helicopters Phone 07 4081 8820 Email ops@gbrhelicopters.com.au Web www.gbrhelicopters.com.au Your first choice in the Torres Strait see advert on page 6

Hammond Island Ferry PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on page 45

McDonald Charter Boats PO Box 764, TI Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 46

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com see advert on page 26

New Mapoon Youth Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Nurapai Kazil Centre, Nawie St, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2344

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 74 Thursday Island Child Care Centre, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2317, Fax: 4069 2594 Umagico Childcare Centre, Pascoe St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0111 Umagico Outside School Hours Care, 8 Young St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0440

Choir Groups Basalaya Kwaya, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Cygnet Repu. Ph: 4069 4548 Inter-denominational Mabuiag Choir Group providing traditional language hymn and contemporary Torres Strait Gospel singing

Churches Anglican Church, Bishop Saibo Mabo, Ph/Fax: 4069 1960

The Cathedral Church Of All Souls and St. Bartholomew, Douglas St (PO Box 79).,TI. Father Charles Loban. Ph/Fax: 4069 2747 St. George Church, Bamaga, St. Michael’s Church, Injinoo, St. Francis Church, Seisia, St. James Church, Umagico. NPA contact: Ph: 4069 3187 For all outer island church numbers Ph/Fax: 4069 2747

Torres Strait Air

Church of Torres Strait, 1 Nazeer St, TI. (PO Box 387). Ph: 4069 1284 Fax Phone 4080 4020 4069 1938. For all outer island church numbers Ph: 4069 1284 Email charters@torresair.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cnr. Clarke & Stephen Streets, Web www.torresair.com (PO Box 649) Tamwoy, TI. Ph: 4069 1605 (Chapel), 4069 2732 (President Geoffrey Lui) Facebook facebook.com/torresair

Air charter services for Torres Strait, Cape York, Cairns & PNG see advert on back cover

West Wing Aviation Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 10

Chemist

Thursday Island Pharmacy 96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055 Full prescription service, free pharmacist advice and a broad range of services and products. see advert on page 73

Child Care / Care / Youth Support Badu Island Council, Badu Island, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4243

Crossroads Fellowship - United Pentecostal Church, PO Box 140, TI. Contact: Pastor Wilson C David. Ph: 4069 2546, Mob: 0488 374 254 Email: wcdavid1958@hotmail.com Free Word of God, Ware Corner, St Pauls Village, Moa Island. Ph: 4090 0184, www.bigpond.com/gracefischer Full Gospel Fellowship, Cnr John & Blackall Streets, TI. (PO Box 390), Pastor Pedro Stephen. Ph: 4069 2330, Mob: 0408 981 644 Fax: 4069 2806 Email: npstephen@bigpond.com Hope Fellowship, PO Box 34, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3341, Mob: 0428 838 549 Diocese of the Independent Christian Church in Torres Strait & Kaiwalagal, Australia (UAC) Inc. PO Box 388, Thursday Island, Q 4875. Diocesan Registrar, Mrs Betty Sagigi, 60 John St, TI, Mob. 0427 780 977. Parish of the Resurrection, PO Box 388, TI - Churchwardens Mr W Seriat & Mr R Sagigi. Parish of Bethel, NPA. Ph: 4083 0272. Parish of St. Mark, Badu Island & Near Western Area Dean, Rev John Eseli, Mob. 0437 213 816. Parish of The Holy Family, Kubin, Rev John Manas, Ph. 4069 4301. Parish of Christ the King, Mabuiag, Canon Barsa Banu, Mob.0429 830 351. Parish of Maigi Mariu Buai, Cairns, Rev Jeffrey Bob.

Bamagau Kazil Child Care Centre, Jacob Street, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3475

Parish of The Ascension, Dauan Island & Top Western Area Dean, Rev Joel Gaidan.

Injinoo Childcare Centre, Cnr Bowie St, Lot 102 Macdonnell Cl, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3510

Parish of St Luke, Saibai Island.

Injinoo Outside School Hours Care, 94 Macdonnell Cl, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3109. New Mapoon Child Care Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3074, Fax: 4069 3191

Parish of Paraclete, Boigu Island, Mr Nelson Gibuma. Parish of St. Peter, Warraber & Central, Kaiwalagal, NPA & Cairns Area Dean, Rev Newman Mari, Ph: 4090 0485. Parish of Ioane, Masig. Ph. 4069 4441.

Churches - Continued

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School 7 Normanby Street, (PO Box 544), TI. TI Campus – Ph: 4069 2203, Fax: 4069 1645 Hammond Is – Ph/Fax: 4069 2955 Contact The Principal Email principal.ti@cns.catholic.edu.au Web www.cns.catholic.edu.au

Seventh-day Adventist Church, 13 Summers St, (PO Box 564), TI. Ph: 4069 2423, Fax: 4090 2115 St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Fr Frank Whap. Ph: 4090 0972, Email: Stmary.mabuiag@gmail.com St Peter’s Anglican Church, Kubin, Moa Island. Ph: 4069 4073, Fax: 4090 0101 - Fr. Salatelu Joe Uniting Church in Australia, Torres Strait Parish, Douglas St, TI., Horn Island, New Mapoon. Ph: 4069 2296 The World Fellowship of the Universal World Church, PO Box 22, Horn Island. Leave messages at Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100 Thursday Island Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15 Nazeer St, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1462 Torres United Pentecostal Outreach Mabuiag, Mabuiag Island. Ph: 4069 4768. Contact: Pastor John Allan Repu

Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

Amart Sports 537 Mulgrave Road Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre Phone 4033 6644 Web www.amartsports.com.au The biggest sport brands at great prices see advert on page 87

Mona’s Bazaar 78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 130

Solwata (Col Jones) Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Civil Contractors

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com

See advert on page 64

Cleaning Services

Absolute Cleaning, TI.

PO Box 768, TI Phone Contact: Lindsay & Ellen Pearce Mobile 0423 284 008 Email acti@y7mail.com Domestic & Commercial Cleaning see advert on this page

Kleenwacks Cleaning & Gardening Services, 5 Summer St (PO Box 209), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2757 Roy Boiiz Cleaning & Gardening Services. Ph: 0497 902 244

Clothes / Shoes Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au

Clubs Kaiwalgal Rugby League, PO Box 44, TI. Ph: 4069 2989 or 4083 1014. Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com

Thursday Island Bowls Club, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2339 Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., PO Box 322, TI. (The Boat Club) Ph: 4069 1915 Torres Strait Youth Recreation & Sporting Association Inc., PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496 Returned & Services League (RSL), Sub-Branch, TI. PO Box 475, TI. Club President: Ph: 4069 2449 (After Hours), Club Secretary: Ph: 4069 1976

Coach Service

Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

Cold Rooms

Haden 7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 19

Special services include:

Vehicle cleans to Quarantine standards Boat cleans Emergency anchor retrieval

LMC eLECTRICAL & rEFRIGERATION Mob: 0423 284 008 Fax: 07 4090 3001 Email: acti@y7mail.com PO Box 768 Thursday Island, Q 4875

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Electrical and refrigeration work for commercial, domestic and industrial sectors see advert on page 42

Colleges / Adult Education

Community Justice Groups Injinoo Community Service Group, 26 Pablo St, Injinoo. Ph: 4083 0360

James Cook University, TI Campus

N.P.A. Justice Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, Court House (PO Box 177), Bamaga. Phone: 4069 3945, Fax: 4069 3326, Email: npacourt@bigpond.com

Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education

Umagico Community Justice Group, 1 Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3623

Community Organisations & Services

see advert on page 99

Horn Island Aboriginal Corporation, Chairman Mr Jefferey Bosuen PO Box 10, Horn Island. Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100

Commercial Photographer Kapu Milal Pics, Contact: Matilda Loban, Mob: 0408 051 676, Email: kapu.milalpics@gmail.com

Mabuiag Island NILS Program, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Flora Warrior Ph: 4069 4662, Fax: 4027 9405, Email: mabuiag.nils@gmail.com Provide safe, no interest loans to eligible families to purchase household items

Liberty Seekee - Photographer

Mura Kosker Sorority Inc., PO Box 148, TI. Ph: 4069 1663 or 4069 1622. Fax: 4069 1298, Email: reception@murakosker.org.au

1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977

RJ Bartlett Photography PO Box 149, Bamaga Phone 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com

Positive Concrete half page

Home and Community Care (HACC), 101 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886

see advert on page 73

Communications Torres Directory 2014/2015 Lifelink Communications & Electronics (LLC), PO Box 443, TI. Phone: 4069 2321, Fax: 4069 2432

see advert on page 74

Community Support Services

VICTIM ASSIST QUEENSLAND GPO Box 149, Brisbane Q 4001 Phone 1300 546 587 Fax 4039 8949 Email victimslinkup@justice.qld.gov.au Web www.justice.qld.gov.au see advert on page 100

Your Local Employer Based in New Mapoon Servicing the NPA & Torres Straits

Residential, Commercial & Civil Works QBCC License: 1254 989 ACN: 161 090 937 ABN: 86 161 090 937 Address: 8-10 Yangie Street New Mapoon Qld 4876 Postal: PO Box 117 Bamaga Qld 4876 Phone: (07) 40 693 474 Mobile: 0400 112 848 Email: positivecc@hotmail.com

New Construction Renovations Concreting Form Work Concrete Cutting Concrete Pumping

Machinery Hire Carpentry Works Shed Installations Tiling Painting Maintenance 37

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS

Compressors (Diving)

PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com

Diversworld Shop 1, 123 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip.

see advert on page 28

LMC Construction & Maintenance

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA

see advert on page 40

Computer Rentals

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

see advert on page 29

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Positive Concrete and Construction Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 8-10 Yangie Street, New Mapoon. Mobile 0488 867 737 PO Box 117, Bamaga Fax 4069 1613 QBCC# 1254 989 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Phone 4069 3474 Rent almost any new product today Mobile: 0400 112 848 see advert on page 131 Email: positivecc@hotmail.com Services include: concreting, renovations, Concrete Products / Concreters carpentry works, shed installations, tiling, painting

see advert on page 37

Coral Sea Concrete PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire

Concrete Pumping Service

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com

see advert on this page

see advert on page 28

Coral Sea ConCrete SUNACCO NO 17 P/L

A.C.N. 065 454 542

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Readymixed Concrete

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Concrete Pumping

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Aggregates

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Tipper Hire

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Concrete Mix

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Backhoe/Bobcat Hire

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Sand

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Skip Hire

4069 1278

Fax: 4069 1528 Mobile: 0428 292 362 Email: sunacco@bigpond.net.au P.O. BOX 360, THURSDAY ISLAND, QLD 4875

Positive Concrete and Construction 8-10 Yangie Street, New Mapoon. PO Box 117, Bamaga QBCC# 1254 989 Phone 4069 3474 Mobile: 0400 112 848 Email: positivecc@hotmail.com Services include: concreting, renovations, carpentry works, shed installations, tiling, painting see advert on page 37

Conference Facilities

TOLL MARINE LOGISTICS Customer Enquiries FREECALL 1800 640 079 24 Tingira St, Portsmith, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4038 7777 Email suzanne.jia@tollgroup.com Main Wharf, Thursday Island Phone 4069 1239 Fax 4069 1139 Email klaus.weber@tollgroup.com & belinda.cunningham@tollgroup.com Web www.tollgroup.com/tollmarinelogistics see advert on page 51

IBIS catering & functions services

Douglas St, TI. Containers - Shipping Phone 4212 1600 Compass containers Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org 42 Macochie Street, Cairns see advert on page 34 Phone 4032 2200 Mobile 0404 343 136 Construction Services & Products After Hours 4032 2111 Rob Roy Earthmoving Email compasscontainers@bigpond.com PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Shipping containers of all shapes and size Phone: 4069 9309 see advert on page 84 Fax: 4069 9666 Corporate Wear Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, Road Construction, Bitumen Sealing TOTALLY WORKWEAR see advert on page 25

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 64

Consultant / Facilitator

Gud Pasin Biznis 26 Chester Street (PO Box 805), TI. Contact Darlene Fell Phone 4090 3300 Mobile 0427 903 300 Email darlenefell67@bigpond.com Website www.gudpasinbiznis.com

Container Shipping

Sea Swift Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au see advert on page 50

1/98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert front cover and page 101

Counselling TI Family Relationship Centre, 82 Douglas St, TI.Ph: 4069 2361 Helping families build better relationships

Crayfishing / Seafoods

Pearl Island Seafoods 11 Douglas St, (PO Box 764), TI. Phone 4069 2135 Contact Jerome Kalwij Fax 4069 2136 Seafood buyer, wholesaler and retailer of seafood, specialising in crayfish

TI Marine (SEE HOP TRADING) 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 55

torres straits Seafood Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16 Phone 4069 1586, Contact: Sandie Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Lobster buyer specialising in wild caught lobster

Credit Unions

Disability Services

Queensland Country Credit Union Cnr Kerr Point Dve and Commercial Ave, Weipa Phone 07 4069 7555 Fax 07 4069 7222 Email weipa@qccu.com.au Web www.qccu.com.au

Cultural Organisations Goemulgau Kwod Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Cygnet Repu. Ph: 4069 4580

Dance Groups Kigu Dancers Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap. Email: Whap01@yahoo.com.au

Port Kennedy Disability Services (PO Box 114), 64-66 Douglas St, TI. Email pkaflexirespite@bigpond.com Phone

4069 1394

Fax 4090 3845

Diving

Diversworld Shop 1, 123 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone

4041 4004

Fax

4041 4005

Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip.

Delicatessen

see advert on this page

Cairns Bulk Meats 36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 2811 Fax 4033 7055 Email cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com Web www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au The island order meat specialists.

Dressmaking / Sewing Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

see advert on page 30

Dental Clinics

Earthmoving / Machinery Hire

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving

Bamaga Hospital Dental Clinic, 82 Sagaukaz St (PO Box 99), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3166, Fax: 4069 3314

Ph/Fax

4034 2403

Mobile

0419 751 619

TI Primary Health Centre Dental Clinic, 74 Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0400, Fax: 4069 2862.

Contact

Craig Bethune

Design / Graphic Design

Allsigns Print & Design 149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo See advert on page 2

Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes see advert on this page

Rob Roy Earthmoving PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone:

4069 9309

Fax:

4069 9666

Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, road construction, bitumen sealing see advert on page 25

craigbethune@bigpond.com

Shop 1, 123 Sheridan St, CairnS 40

Mob: 0419 751 619 Ph / fax: 4034 2403

• Excavators from 20-25 tonne • Tilt Buckets, Compaction wheels, etc • Trackloader and Attachments • Trucks • Low Loader • All Civil Aspects • Site Levelling • Sewerage • Fencing • Concreting

Education - Indigenous

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Corner of Awilla Rd & Nurndina St, Batchelor NT c/o Post Office, Batchelor NT 0845 Freecall 1800 677 095 Phone 08 8939 7111 Fax 08 8939 7100 Email enquiries@batchelor.edu.au A site of national significance in Indigenous education - strengthening identity, achieving success and transforming lives. see advert on this page

Electrical Appliances - Rentals

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Col Jones Betta Home living

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Electricians / Electrical Contractors

Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4090 2001 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on this page

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. B&B Electrical, PO Box 69, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3435 Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Boreen Electrics, Badu Island. Mobile: 0427 883 330. Contact Andy Allen. Mobile 0488 867 737 Fax 4069 1613 Carpentaria Contracting Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Torres Division Rent almost any new product today Elec Lic: 12362 BSA: 728 995 ARC: AU03597 see advert on page 131 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Electrical Appliances - Sales Phone 4030 9999 Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108 Fax 4069 7074 IBIS Thursday Island Main store After Hours 0427 903 177 Douglas Street, TI. Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com Phone 4212 1600 see advert on page 19 Fax 4212 1612 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

BABINDA ELECTRICS Thursday Island

batchelor

institute

Competitive Rates. Prompt Service. Dedicated to providing comprehensive and efficient electrical services.

Servicing Thursday Island and surrounds since 1977

electrical & mechanical engineering + data & phone cabling + installations + repair & maintenance +

Email: reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Fax: 07 4069 1661

Phone: 07 4090 2001 www.babinda-electrics.com.au 41

Electricians / Electrical Contractors - Continued

Haden 7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 19

LMC eLECTRICAL & rEFRIGERATION

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au Want to save on your power costs? see advert on adjacent page

Electronics - Repairs / Service

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com

QBCC# 1223248 see advert on this page Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Electronics Rentals Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Electrical and refrigeration work for commercial, Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones) domestic and industrial sectors Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. see advert on this page NPA Electrics, Lot 21 Tumena Street, Seisia. Ph: 4045 5518, Fax: 4045 6764

Electricity

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Electrical installations Switchboard and electrical upgrades General electrical maintenance Commercial, domestic and industrial installations Test and tagging all electrical equipment Fault finding and repairs Airconditioning installation and repairs Coldroom installation and repairs

4069 1174

Email: reception@lmcconstruction.com.au QBCC: 1223248 42

Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Mobile 0488 867 737 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Rent almost any new product today see advert on page 131

Employment & Training

Community Apprenticeships Australia 84-88 Cook St Portsmith (Po Box 6795, Cairns) Phone 4033 3449 Fax 4033 3421 Email caa@mpath.com.au see advert on page 44

My Pathway 26 Victory Parade, TI Phone 4212 0000 Fax 4212 0700 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3400 Fax 4033 3401 Email info@mpath.com.au Web www.mpath.com.au see advert on page 44

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

T.I. TV. Repairs P.O. BOX 1093 THURSDAY ISLAND

Mobile: 0429 902 139 Electronics Technician

vv SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS AND SALES vv VAST DECODER BOXES vv FOXTEL INSTALLATIONS vv SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLS & SALES vv ATM REPAIRS All communities covered, Cape York & Torres Strait Email: titvrepairs@bigpond.com

Based on T.I. for 15 years

Want help to save on your power costs? at home at work at school Contact us for free advice on energy efficiency, school resources and information for community groups.

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Skill360 Australia

Employment & Tranining - Continued

PO Box 68W, Westcourt.

Precruitment Level 15, Cairns Corp. Tower, 15 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4034 5000 Fax 4034 5050 Email cairns@precruitment.com.au Web www.precruitment.com.au see advert on this page

Phone

1300 933 358 or 4046 4000

Fax

1300 933 365 or 4031 1239

Email www.skill360.com.au Info

info@skill360.com.au

Apprenticeship training, accessing Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t incentives see advert on page 24

Remote Staffing Solutions

Training Connections Australia

84-88 Cook St Portsmith (Po Box 6795, Cairns) Phone 4033 3448 Fax 4033 3421 Email rss@mpath.com.au

Cairns Office (Po Box 6795),Cairns

see advert on this page

Phone

4033 3420

Fax

4033 3421

training@trainingca.com.au

Web www.trainingca.com.au see advert on this page

Equipment & Plant Hire

Coral Sea Concrete

Specialising in: 3 Finding the right people 3 Permanent & temporary staff 3 Small/medium business & government

PO Box 360, TI.

Servicing the Cape community for over 15 years Phone: Email: Website:

Phone

4069 1278

Fax

4069 1528

Mobile

0428 292 362

Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au

4034 5000 cairns@precruitment.com.au www.precruitment.com.au

Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38 Straits Hire, Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 0437 007 821, Fax: 4061 9164

My Pathway believes in creating employment and training opportunities to build stronger communities

For more information Contact us THURSDAY ISLAND 26 Victory Parade QLD 4875 Ph: 07 4212 000 | Fax: 07 4212 0070 Platinum Sponsors of TORRES STRAIT Employment and Training RECOGNITION AWARDS 2014 44

info@mpath.com.au www.mpath.com.au

Ergon Energy

Family Relationships

Ergon Energy

Customer Service 13 10 46 Fax 1300 365 596 FAULT ONLY 13 22 96 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Life-threatening Emergencies only: Triple Zero (000) - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Visit our website - www.ergon.com.au Isolated System Enquiries - isolatedsystemenquiries@ergon.com.au

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au Want to save on your power costs?

see advert on page 43

TI Family Relationship Centre, 82 Douglas St, TI.Ph: 4069 2361 Helping families build better relationships

Fencing & Fencing Supplies

The Fence Shop Lot 5, Southgate Cl, Woree Qld, 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow Phone

4054 5500

Fax

4054 5522

Email fenceshop@bigpond.com See advert on this page

Excavators

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 66

Family & Child Portraits

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333, Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

LOT 5, SOUTHGATE CLOSE, WOREE, Q 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow, Q 4870 Email: fenceshop@bigpond.com

PHONE: (07) 4054 5500 FAX (07) 4054 5522 Specialising in: H All types of fences H Treated timbers H Gates made to order H Koppers Logs

H Decks / Pergolas H Lattice H Electric fences H Remote control gates H Fence fittings

HAMMOND ISLAND FERRY • Horn Island • Thursday Island • Hammond Island • And inner surrouding Islands

• Available for charters and functions with a licenced bar on board

PHONE 0419 028 068 • Sharon & Mario Sabatino Email: hammondislandferry@bigpond.com • PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Q, 4875 45

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours

Ferry Services

Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

Dauan Island Ferry Service, Serving Dauan and Saibai, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4266, Fax: 4069 4257 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. 8am to 5 pm. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369

Hammond Island Ferry

Film Location & Consulting

PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com

Vanessa Seekee, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3333, Fax: 4090 3366, Web: www.torresstraitheritage.com, Email: intheirsteps@bigpond.com

Financial Services / Taxation Planning

see advert on page 45

McDonald Charter Boats

Cape York Accounting westcourt

PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Fax 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists

PO Box 764, TI Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on this page

Peddells Thursday Island Tours

see advert on page 18

Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours see advert on adjacent page

see advert on page 18

McDONALD CHARTER BOATS

Original, longest serving, most reliable and safe ferry service Ferry & Bus Service  Ferry service between Thursday Island & Horn Island  Air-conditioned Bus Service on Horn Island to/from Airport  FREE Drop-offs and Pick-ups on TI to/from the ferry  CONNECTS WITH ALL QANTASLINK AND OUTER ISLAND SCHEDULED FLIGHTS  7 Days a Week  Regular and Reliable Services

Water Taxi Available  Water Taxi Service between Thursday, Horn, Hammond, Prince of Wales, Goods & Friday Islands

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER

H.I. BUS & TAXI SERVICE 46

PHONE: 1300 664 875 P.O. Box 764, Thursday Island, Qld 4875. Fax: 07 4090 3628 Email: info@tiferry.com.au

Web: www.tiferry.com.au

Remote Tax

Fire Inspection / Equipment

PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone

4093 8666

Fax

4093 8794

Trinity Fire Services

Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on this page

Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on page 91

Shane Tibbs & Associates 206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone

4052 1950

Email reception@stafinancial.com.au

Servicing Torres Strait and the Top End for nearly 30 years

Web www.stafinancial.com.au For all your home and business insurance needs see advert on page 63

Fire & Rescue Service

Queensland Fire & Rescue Service TI, Far North Region, Torres Strait / NPA

BSA 745344

50 Loban Rd (P.O. Box 96), TI. EMERGENCIES 000 Phone

4069 1275 (non-emergency only)

Mobile

0427 634 171

Email dprain@emergency.qld.gov.au

PEDDELLS T.I. FERRY & BUS TOURS

NEW FERRY N OW HERE!

FERRY DEPARTS SEISIA JETTY (CAPE YORK) FOR THURSDAY ISLAND FARES & DEPARTURE TIMES ON WEBSITE www.peddellsferry.com.au Multi-Award winner. Proudly owned and operated by Peddells, a 5th generation local family.

PHONE 07 4069 1551

ONLINE BOOKINGS www.peddellsferry.com.au THE JETTY SHOP ENGINEERS JETTY, THURSDAY ISLAND *CONCESSION FARES AVAILABLE. CONDITIONS APPLY

Fire Protection

Fishing Equipment & Gear

Trinity Fire Services 12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 47

Fisheries Groups Bari Dhabu Fisheries Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap Email: Whapt01@yahoo.com.au. Mabuiag Island Fishers Group representing commercial community fishers

Fishing Association Seisia Fishing Club, Mugai St, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0275

Fishing Charters / Gear

Cape York Ice & Tackle PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone

4069 3695

Fax

4069 3765

Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 48

TI Marine (SEE HOP TRADING) 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone

4069 1526

Fax

4090 2068

Cape York Rod & Rifle Safaris, Seisia Resort, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3467

Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com

Carpentaria Seafaris, Seisia, (PO Box 50, Bamaga). Ph: 4069 3254, Bookings Ph: 4091 6688, Web: www.seafaris.com

Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 55

Gary Wright’s Wilderness Safaris, Lot 25 Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3400, Fax: 4069 3155

FlexiRespite

John Charlton’s Cape York Adventures, Ph/Fax: 4069 3302

Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) Web www.loyaltybeach.com Booking office 4069 3456 (Camping bookings) Patsy 4069 3808 (Camping bookings) Phone 4069 3372 (4WD Tour bookings) Fax 4069 3770 Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape York’s Hidden Tropical Paradise. Discover Australia’s northern-most point on a 4WD tour. see advert on page 15

Port Kennedy Flexirespite & Day Service 64-66 Douglas St, (PO Box 114), TI LMC - Torres Directory 2014/15 Phone

FLOOR COVERINGS Email pkaflexirespite@bigpond.com

ALL VINYL LAYING & FLOOR COVERINGS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED PROUDLY SERVICING THE TORRES STRAIT AND NPA AREA

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com see advert on page 26 Northern Blue Charters, Ph: 03 9530 9525, Fax: 03 9530 4492 Mob: Bob 0407 126 755

CAPE YORK ICE & TACKLE “so much more than a tackle shop”

H Diving Equip, Hardware, Trailers, Pearls H Cape York T-Shirts, Bait, Tackle, Gifts Dunbier Equipment

Accommodation

Booking Agent for: Regional Airline • Skytrans Peddells Ferry Services • Peddells Ferry Services Toll Priority Freight

Ph: 4069 3695 Fax: 4069 3765 48

www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au

4069 1394

CATEGORY: Fax 4090 3845

 Domestic and commercial vinyl installations  Domestic and commercial carpet installations  Domestic and commercial floor and     

wall tile installations Plank vinyl floor installations Floating floor installations Outdoor safefall playground coverings Synthetic grass installations Asbestos linoleum removals

4069 1174

Email: reception@lmcconstruction.com.au QBCC: 1223248

Flooring Installation

LMC vinyl & floor coverings

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Domestic and commercial installations of vinyl, plank vinyl, carpet, floating floors and tiles

157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 53

see advert on adjacent page

Freight / Freight Transport

Food Services

Badu Freight Agency

PFD foodservices

34 Redden Street, Portsmith, Cairns. Phone 4033 3700 Fax 4033 3777 Email cairns@pfdfoods.com.au Suppliers to the hospitality and catering industry see advert on this page

199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Mobile 0488 007 228 Phone 4203 0988 Fax 4069 4530 Email manuel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 81

Footwear

Cairns Link

Amart Sports

537 Mulgrave Road Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre Phone 4033 6644 Web www.amartsports.com.au The biggest sport brands at great prices see advert on page 87

Solwata (Col Jones)

Phone 4053 7792 Mobile 0405 385 449 Fax 4027 9633 Email lisa@cairnslink.com.au Web www.cairnslink.com.au Providor and Shopping Services see advert on page 85

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Sea Swift Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email www.ColJones.com.au Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au see advert on page 5

TOTALLY WORKWEAR

1/98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert front cover and page 101

4WD Tours – Cape York

Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 PDF FOOD SERVICES Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au

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see advert on page 50

FREIGHT / FREIGHT TRANSPORT CONTINUED ON PAGE 44 TORRES DIRECTORY 14/15

see advert on page 15

4WDs, Motorcycles & Accessories

Motoco Lifestyle Can-Am ATV’s & SSV 317 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6355 Web: www.motoco.com.au Sales, service, parts and accessories.

See advert on page 67

Suppliers to the Hospitality and Catering Industry Phone : 07 4033 3700 • Fax: 07 4033 3777 Email: cairns@pfdfoods.com.au 34 Redden Street , Portsmith ,Cairns 4870 49

www.seaswift.com.au 50

FREIGHT / FREIGHT TRANSPORT

committed shipper, expanding focus shipper, expanding Tollcommitted Marine Logistics remains committed to serving coastalfocus Northern

Australia. Our expanding commercial footprint is evolving into new national and Toll Marine Logistics remains committed to serving coastal Northern international markets. Australia. Our expanding commercial footprint is evolving into new national and markets. Withinternational supply chain management expertise in the resources industry, Toll Marine Logistics has substantial cargo-handling, storage and consolidation facilities. The Withand supply chain management expertise in theout resources industry, TollofMarine flexible efficient fleet operation routinely carries heavy lifts and out gauge Logistics has substantial cargo-handling, cargo operations with outstanding results. storage and consolidation facilities. The flexible and efficient fleet operation routinely carries out heavy lifts and out of gauge with outstandingcontinues results. to reflect strong maritime expertise Toll cargo Marineoperations Logistics’ professionalism and growing capabilities. Toll Marine Logistics’ professionalism continues to reflect strong maritime expertise and growing Contact Us capabilities. Humbug Wharf, Weipa Island QLD 4874 Main Wharf, Thursday QLD Australia 4875 Australia T 07 4069 7309 1239 Contact Us Customer Enquiries T 1800 640 079 Humbug Wharf, Weipa QLD 4874 Australia T 07 4069 7309 Cargo acceptance times: Cairns Mon – Wed, 8am – 4pm & Thurs 8am – 2pm & TI 10am Fridays

Freight / Freight Transport - Continued

Fruit & Vegetable Shops

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

see advert on page 59 Umagico Service Station, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108

Functions

IBIS catering & functions services

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 34

The Federal Hotel

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Event catering and function venue see advert on page 12

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

Island & Cape Community STORES Horn Island Ph: 4069 2448 Badu Island Ph: 4069 4847 Dauan Island Ph: 4090 0708 Masig Island Ph: 4090 0990 Cairns Ph: 4040 9300 Web www.islandcape.com. au A better way to shop see advert on page 89

Fuel & Gas Supplies

IBIS TI Service Station Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1608 Fax 4069 2403

Funeral Directors Debra Rose Enterprise Funeral Directors, PO Box 366, TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Mob: 0458 403 706, Fax: 4090 3664.

Funeral Monuments

Gori Marble & Granite

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 68

Trinity Monuments

72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on page 68

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

Funding / Grant Submissions

Brett Tyrrell, Ph: 0488 152 770. Assistance offered for non govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t organisations /community / sporting or social groups to obtain grants / funds / sponsorship for projects

see advert on page 50

see advert on page 4

See Hop Trading 48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 55 Seisia BP, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3897

Funding Provision and Advice

CAPE YORK NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Office Location: 47-49 Maunds Rd, Atherton, Q 4883 Mailing Address: PO Box 907, Atherton, Q 4883 Phone 1300 132 262 Email admin@capeyorknrm.com.au Web www.capeyorknrm.com.au

Furniture

Col Jones Betta Home living

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store

Garden & Lawn Mowing

Douglas Street, TI. Phone

4212 1600

Fax

4212 1612

Mabuiag Mowing and Grass-Cutting Services, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Pastor John Allan Repu. Ph: 4069 4768, Email: John.Repu@gmail.com

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws and All Terrain Vehicles

See Hop Trading 48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI.

157 Scott St, Cairns

Phone

4069 1526

Phone

4051 0022

Fax

4069 1863

Fax

4051 2173

Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com

Email sales@petersmowers.com.au

General Store, Bakery and Fuel

Web www.petersmowers.com.au see advert on page 55

See advert on this page

Furniture - Rentals

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone

1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118

Mobile

0488 867 737

Fax 4069 1613 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Rent almost any new product today see advert on page 131

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Gab Titui Cultural Centre 4069 0888

Fax

4090 2145

Authentic Torres Strait artefacts, locally made artwork, jewellery, clothing, textiles, souvenirs, books, CDs and DVDs

Tel: (07) 4069 0888

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone

Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry

Fax: (07) 4090 2145 Email: info@gabtitui.com.au

Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au

Discounted art materials available to local Indigenous artists through the Gab Titui Gallery Shop.

Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry see advert on this page

Cnr Blackall St & Victoria Pde, Thursday Island

www.gabtitui.com.au

Garage (Auto) & Tyres R. & R. Motors, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900 or 4069 2101 (Workshop), Fax: 4069 2118

ABN 52 576 116 765

Trading Hours: 10am-3pm, Monday-Saturday (extended trading Apr-Oct) Office Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

• Ride On Mowers

Proudly servicing

• Chainsaws & Brushcutters

Torres Strait and the Cape since 1994

• ARGO All Terrain Vehicles • Polaris ATVs & UTVs • Kanga Mini Loaders

AUSTRALIA’S #1 MINI LOADER

157 Scott Street, Cairns, Qld, 4870 • Phone: (07) 4051 0022 Email: sales@petersmowers.com.au • www.petersmowers.com.au

Garden Supplies

Cairns Bulk Meats

36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 2811 Fax 4033 7055 Email cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com Web www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au The island order meat specialists.

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone

4035 2670

Fax

4035 2698

Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 63

see advert on page 30

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au

Gasfitting K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145.

General Merchandise / Groceries

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay

see advert on page 48

Col Jones Betta Home living

Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga Phone 4069 1722 Fax

4069 1403

see advert on page 5

Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au

G & D Laifoo, 75 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900, Fax: 4069 2118

Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au

Green Horizon Store, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2616

The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure

IBIS - Islander Board of Industry & Service

see advert on page 16 Cape York Traders, 201 Airport Rd (PO Box 30), Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0446. M & D M (Darin) Ah Boo, 94 Douglas St (PO Box 361), TI. Ph: 4069 1514, Fax: 4069 2042 Alau Supermarket, Mara St, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

NEW MAPOON GENERAL STORE & TAKEAWAY

H Monday to Tuesday H 8:00am to 2:00pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm

H Wednesday to Friday H 8:00am to 2:00pm 4:00pm to 7:30pm

H Saturday H

9:00am to 12 noon

H General Groceries H ToysH DVDs H Generators & Electrical Products H Golden Casket Instant Scratch-Its

at the corner of Langie-Draha and Brown Streets, New Mapoon

Ph: 4069 3013

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store, Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4212 1600, Fax: 4212 1612 Email: supermarket@ibis-ti.org Bamaga IBIS Store Ph: 4048 6500, Fax: 4048 6503 Email: bamaga@ibis-ti.org Boigu IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7000 Fax: 4214 7003 Email: boigu@ibis-ti.org Poruma IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7030, Fax: 4214 7033 Email: coconut@ibis-ti.org Darnley IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7060 Fax: 4214 7063 Email: darnley@ibis-ti.org Dauan IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7010, Fax: 4214 7013 Email: dauan@ibis-ti.org Horn Island IBIS Village Store, 3 Outie St. Ph: 4212 1400, Fax: 4212 1403 Kubin IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7110, Fax: 4214 7113 Email: kubin@ibis-ti.org Mabuiag IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7100, Fax: 4214 7103 Email: mabuiag@ibis-ti.org Murray IBIS Store Ph: 4069 4045, Fax: 4069 1300 Email: murray@ibis-ti.org Saibai IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7040, Fax: 4214 7043 Email: saibai@ibis-ti.org Stephen Island Store Ph: 4090 0638, Fax: 4090 0782 Email: stephen@ibis-ti.org St Pauls IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7120, Fax: 4214 7123 Email: stpauls@ibis-ti.org Tamwoy IBIS Store, Olandi St., TI.

Ph: 4212 1900, Fax: 4212 1903 Email: tamwoy@ibis-ti.org Rosehill IBIS Store, Waiben Esp., TI. Ph: 4212 1700, Fax: 4212 1703 Email: rosehill@ibis-ti.org Warraber IBIS Store Ph: 4069 4168, Fax: 4069 4103 Email: warraber@ibis-ti.org Yam IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7020, Fax: 4214 7023 Email: yam@ibis-ti.org Yorke IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7070, Fax: 4214 7073 Email: yorke@ibis-ti.org For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway 49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894 see advert on adjacent page R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Run Way Kiosk Horn Island Airport, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2145 Food, drinks and magazines. Catering available. see advert on page 22

See Hop Trading 48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on this page Seisia Kiosk, Koraba Rd., Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Gift Stores

Col Jones Betta Home living Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

SEE HOP TRADING

Moa Investment Co-op, Stephen Island. Ph: 4069 4130

GIFT STORES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

General Store Your local Bakery & Fuel Marine Stop • Tohatsu Outboards • Hooker Dorys • Boat Trailers

Open 7 Days! • Cakes made for special occasions • Fresh cakes made locally in bakery • Curtain materials • Furniture • Diving equipment • Diving gear • Fishing gear

“Serving the Torres Strait for the last 56 years’’ PH: 4069 1526 FAX: 4069 1863 • 48 DOUGLAS ST, THURSDAY ISLAND • EMAIL: seehoppurchase@bigpond.com

Gift Stores - Continued

Mona’s Bazaar

Gourmet Food

Cairns Bulk Meats

78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 130

36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville. Phone

4033 2811

Fax

4033 7055

Email cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com Web www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au The island order meat specialists.

Glass / Glazing & Aluminium Fittings Besai Aluminium & Glass Service, 44 Main St., Mabuiag Island. C/- Mabuiag Island Council Office. Ph/Fax: 4069 4481.

LMC Glass & Aluminium Workshop

see advert on page 30

Government Department & Authorities See Government Guide on pages 104-107

Grants & Grant Management QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Brett Tyrrell, Ph: 0488 152 770. Assistance offered for non gov’t organisations Fax 4090 3685 /community / sporting or social groups to obtain grants / funds / sponsorship Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au for projects Services include: windows, doors, screens, Torres Business Solutions windscreen replacement, locks and perspex. 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI see advert on this page

Torres Strait Glass & Glazing Phone 0459 651 005 Contact Luke Nakachi (QBCC# 127 1141) Email admin@torresstraitglassandglazing.com Web www.torresstraitglassandglazing.com 24 hour service for Torres Strait and NPA

Phone

4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone

eFax:

07 3036 6876

Mobile

0407 691 422

Email manager@torresbusiness.com.au Tax Accountant, Grant management, Payroll, MYOB specialist

see advert on adjacent page

see advert on page 27

Glass and Aluminium Workshop  Glass Replacement  Aluminium Security Screens and Doors  Shower Screens  Aluminium Windows and Doors  Windscreen Replacements  Mirrors  Lock Repairs and Replacement  Glass and Perspex Cut to Size 56

4069 1174 Email: reception@lmcconstruction.com.au QBCC No. 1223248

Gym & Fitness Equipment

Hardware

Amart Sports

Cairns Hardware & Cooktown Hardware

537 Mulgrave Road Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre Phone 4033 6644 Web www.amartsports.com.au The biggest sport brands at great prices

Scott St, Cairns Phone

4040 2200

Howard St, Cooktown Phone

see advert on page 87

4043 0400

Web www.cairnshardware.com.au

Hairdressing

For all your hardware building requirements

Seisia Styles, Ph: 0428 660 694

see advert on page 58

Suzie’s Stylez, 40 Douglas St (PO Box 156), TI. Ph: 4090 3888, Mob: 0427 409 038

Mareeba Home Timber & Hardware 204 Byrnes Street (PO Box 171), Mareeba, 4880

Halls for Hire Anglican Cathedral Church Parish Hall, (PO Box 79), TI. Contact: Father Charles Loban, Ph: 4069 2747

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977

Building/Hardware Ph:

4092 2888

Rural Livestock Ph:

4092 4933

Agricultural Supplies Ph:

4030 3190

Fax:

4092 4622

Web: www.tgt.com.au Regular deliveries to Sea Swift and Toll barges

see advert on page 74

see advert on page 58

Queensland Country Womens Assoc., Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4090 3179 Sports Stadium, Loban Road, TI. Phone: 4069 1192.

Thursday Island True Value Hardware

TI Bowls Club, Victoria Pde, (PO Box 54), TI. Ph: 4069 2339

Torres Strait Glass & Glazing half page

Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI.

Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., Ph: 4069 1915

Torres Directory 2014/2015

Torres Strait Youth & Recreation Sporting Assoc. PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496

Phone

4069 1548

Fax

4069 1858

Uniting Church Hall, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2296

see advert on page 59

Torres sTraiT

Glass & GlazinG

PTy lTd

Servicing the Torres Strait and NPA

    

24 Hr. Glass Replacement Cut To Size Glass Patio Door Installations Safety Glass Mirrors

    

Wardrobe Doors Domestic Repairs Commercial Repairs Window Installations Security Screens

    

Shower Screens Lock Repairs/Replacements Commercial Shopfronts Commercial Auto Doors Glass Splash Backs

    

Louvres Glass Office Partitions Marine Glazing Automatic Teller Installation Window Tinting

luke nakachi: 0459 651 005

EMAIL: admin@torresstraitglassandglazing.com  ABN: 21 248 679 16  ACN: 600 434 231 WEBSITE: www.torresstraitglassandglazing.com  QBCC Licence No: 127 1141 57

Hardware - Rentals

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Howard St, Cooktown 4043 0400

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Mobile 0488 867 737 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Rent almost any new product today see advert on page 131

Scott St, Cairns 4040 2200 Committed to providing the Torres Strait and Cape York Northern Peninsula area with expert advice, outstanding customer service and an extensive product range for all your hardware and building requirements.

• Hardware • Tools • Building Products • Bathroom & Kitchen • Paint • Windows • Doors • Roofing • Timber Trusses • Plumbing • Remote Area Specialists

www.cairnshardware.com.au

Healing Services Mura Kosker Sorority Inc., PO Box 148, TI. Ph: 4069 1663 or 4069 1622. Fax: 4069 1298, Email: reception@murakosker.org.au

Health Centres / Counselling Alcohol Tobacco and other Drug Service (ATODS) - NPA, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. Bamaga Hospital, 82 Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4270. Bamaga Primary Health Centre, Lui St (PO Box 95), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3200, Fax: 4069 3332. DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Family Support, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Child Health, Sexual Health. Chronic Disease Centre, 163 Douglas St (PO Box 391), TI. Ph: 4030 6111, Fax: 4030 6026. DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Diabetes, Podiatrist, Speech Pathology, Nutrition, Specialists Clinics. Specialist Mental Health Service - Child Youth & Adult Mental Health Service - Thursday Island, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. 161 Douglas St, ‘Old Court House’, TI. (PO Box 391, TI). Ph: 4069 0695, Fax: 4030 6067 TI Primary Health Centre, 74 Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0400, Fax: 4069 2862. Doctor’s Consulting (Appointments): 4069 0400. DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Dentist, Family Support, Diabetes, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Child Health, Sexual Health, Podiatrist

 For all your Building and Hardware needs in the largest showroom on the Tablelands  Regular deliveries to both Sea Swift and Toll barges ex Cairns  Also supplying all Rural Livestock and Agricultural products Building/Hardware – 4092 2888 • Rural Livestock – 4092 4933 • Agricultural Supplies – 4030 3190 204 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Qld 4880 (PO Box 171) • Fax (07) 4092 4622 • Web www.tgt.com.au

MAReeBA HOMe TiMBeR & HARdWARe iS TRuLy yOuR One STOP SHOP 58

Island Health Centres:

Helicopter Charters

Badu Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4127, Fax: 4069 4986

Cape York Helicopters

Boigu Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4153, Fax: 4069 4367

Lot 271 Greenbank Rd West, Stratford.

Coconut Island Health Centre (Poruma), Ph: 4069 4288, Fax: 4069 4377

PO Box 1109, North Cairns.

Darnley Island Health Centre (Erub), Ph: 4090 1500, Fax: 4069 4370

Horn Island Base - Phone 4069 2233 (24 hours)

Dauan Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4260, Fax: 4069 4368

Cairns Base - Phone 4035 9400 (24 hours)

Horn Island Health Centre, Ph: 4030 6200, Fax: 4069 1436

Fax

4034 9271

Email info@capeyorkhelicopters.com

Iama Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1000, Fax: 4090 1015

Web www.capeyorkhelicopters.com

Kubin Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1100, Fax: 4090 1115

see advert on page 60

Mabuiag Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1200, Fax: 4090 1215 Murray Island Health Centre (Mer), Ph: 4069 4089, Fax: 4069 4369

GBr Helicopters Phone

Saibai Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4252, Fax: 4069 4366

07 4081 8820

Email ops@gbrhelicopters.com.au

St. Paul’s Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4348, Fax: 4069 4375

Web www.gbrhelicopters.com.au

Stephen Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4086, Fax: 4069 4371

Your first choice in the Torres Strait see advert on page 6

Warraber Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1400, Fax: 4069 4378 Yorke Island Health Centre (Masig), Ph: 4069 4296, Fax: 4069 4372

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd Phone

NPA Health Centres:

1300 307 747

Email flights@independentaviation.com.au

Injinoo Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3465, Fax: 4069 3221

Web www.independentaviation.com.au

New Mapoon Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3454, Fax: 4069 3308

“The Air Charter Professionals” - Fixed Wing and

Seisia Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3271, Fax: 4069 3347

Helicopters

Umagico Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3306, Fax: 4069 3427

See advert on page 2

THURSDAY ISLAND • Supplier of Hardware & Timber to the Torres Strait Workwear

Power Tools

Wattyl Paint Depot

Fishing Gear

Building Products

Gas & Leisure

Solver Paint Depot

Trimmers & Chainsaws

Oil - Auto & Marine

Plus much, much more . . . Cnr. Douglas and Blackall Streets. P.O. Box 568, Thursday Is. 4875

• Safety Gear • Chemicals • Timber • Cement Premix • Lawnmowers • Building & Plumbing Supplies

Phone: 4069 1548

Fax: 4069 1858 59

CAPE YORK

HELICOPTERS

Based in the Torres Strait since 1999 Safe 



Reliable



Friendly Piston and Turbine Fleet

Passenger transfers

Scenic flights



Robinson R44’s



Aerial survey and inspections



Robinson R66



Aerial photography



Bell 206 JetRangers



Sling work



Squirrel AS350

Phone 4069 2233 or 4035 9400 (24 hours) Fax: 4034 9271

Email: info@capeyorkhelicopters.com

Web: www.capeyorkhelicopters.com

Higher Education

James Cook University, TI Campus Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education see advert on page 99

Hire Car

Federal Car & Ute Hire Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire see advert on page 12 Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067

TI Rent-A-Car Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

Holiday Apartments

Hospitals Bamaga Hospital, 82 Sagaukaz St (PO Box 99), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3166, Fax: 4069 3314 Doctor’s Consulting (Appointments) 4069 3166 DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Emergency Department, Dentisit, X-Ray, Maternity, Pharmacy, Maintenance, Kitchen. Thursday Island Hospital, 163 Douglas St PO Box 391, TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 0601 Executive on Call (After Hours Emergency only) 0428 778 258 Executive offices, Ph: 4069 0217, Fax: 4069 0604 Nurse Station, Ph: 4069 0220 Patient Liaison, Ph: 4069 0641 DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Emergency Department, Pathology, X-Ray, Maternity, Mental Health, Outreach Midwife, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Finance, Human Resources, Travel, Maintenance, Kitchen.

Hospitality Clothing

TOTALLY WORKWEAR 1/98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert on front cover and page 101

Hostels Canon Boggo Pilot Hostel, 145-147 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3246, Fax: 4090 3248 Jumula Dubbins Hostel, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2122

Hot Water Systems

NQ Solar Corner of Scott and Lyons Streets, Cairns Phone 4041 1911 Fax 4051 3966 Email info@nqsolar.com.au Web www.nqsolar.com.au Your alternative energy specialists see advert on page 86

See advert on page 13

Home & Community Care (HACC) Bamaga HACC, 233 Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3305 Thursday Island HACC, 101 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886

Hookah Gear

Diversworld

Hotels

Badu Hotel Cnr Chapman & Ahmat Sts, (PO Box 198), Badu Is. Phone 4069 4753 Fax 4069 4753 Email hotel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 81

Shop 1, 123 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip. see advert on page 40

Bamaga Tavern, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3260

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on page 12

Horticultural Supplies

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 63

Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327 Royal Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3623 (bottleshop) Torres Straits Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1141, Fax: 4069 1176 Umagico Hotel, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3228

HOTELS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 61

Hotels - Continued

Wongai BEACH Hotel Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel, restaurant and accommodation see advert on page 17

Hotel / Resort Supplies

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service

Wholesale suppliers to: • Schools • Restaurants • Hotels • Resorts • Clubs • Takeaways Wholesale supplies for products: • Freezer • Chiller • Dry • Packaging • Fresh Salads • Seafood • Bait • Finger Foods

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on this page

PFD foodservices 34 Redden Street, Portsmith, Cairns. Phone 4033 3700 Fax 4033 3777 Email cairns@pfdfoods.com.au Suppliers to the hospitality and catering industry see advert on page 49

Housing Co-operatives Torres Strait Co-operative Ltd., Cnr. Milman & Douglas St, (PO Box 339), TI. Ph: 4069 1571, Fax: 4069 1817 Tamwoy Development Association Inc., PO Box 356, TI. Ph: 4090 2075, Fax: 4069 1152

Indigenous Knowledge Centres Badu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Nona St, Badu. Ph: 4069 4463, Fax: 4069 4121. Email: baduikc@gmail.com Bamaga Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), HACC Building, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: TBA. Boigu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 66 Chamber St, Boigu. Ph: 4069 4066, Fax: 4069 4079. Email: boiguikc@gmail.com Dauan Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Dauan. Ph: 4090 0233 or 4069 4609, Fax: 4069 4257. Email: dauanikc@gmail.com Erub Indigienous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Madige Village, Erub. Ph: 4069 4765, Fax: 4069 4000. Email: darnleyikc@gmail.com Hammond Island Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Wonie Rd, Hammond Island. Ph: 4069 1865, Fax: 4069 1865. Email: hammondikc@gmail.com Iama Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Church Rd, Iama. Ph: 4090 0014, Fax: 4090 0017. Email: dawitaccaggie@yahoo.com.au

Ph: 07 4035 3911 Fax: 07 4035 3913 Sales Enquiries: sales@maxstocks.com.au Order Enquiries: orders@maxstocks.com.au Admin Enquiries: admin@maxstocks.com.au 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns 4870 62

Injinoo Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 52 Bowie St, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3761 or 4060 9133, Fax: 4069 3253. Email: Sandra.Sebasio@nparc.qld.gov.au Kubin Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Kubin Village, Moa. Ph: 4090 0981, Fax: 4069 4465, Email: kubinikc@gmail.com Mabuiag Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC) Ngalpun Ngulaigau Lag, TSIRC Council Office, Mabuiag Island.Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4090 0213. Email: mabuiagikc@gmail.com New Mapoon Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Brown St, New Mapoon. Ph: 4069 3444, Fax: 4069 3107. Email: newmapoonikc@gmail.com Poruma Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Poruma. Ph: 4069 4033, Fax: 4069 4280. Email: poruma.library@gmail.com Seisia Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3883 or 4069 3884, Fax: 4069 3180. Email: Mabalene.Gebadi@nparc.qld.gov.au

Torres Shire Council Library

68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. Phone 3077 9899 Email library@torres.qld.gov.au

see advert on page 129

Umagico Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Charlie St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0333. Email: umagicoikc@gmail.com

Indigenous Reference Groups

Insurance Brokers

Shane Tibbs & Associates 206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au For all your home and business insurance needs

NULEAF 11

see advert on this page

CATEGORY: Internet Café

IRRIGATION SUPPLIES

Lagaw Asmer Communications Inc., 69 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1524, Fax: 4069 1844

Irrigation Equipment & Supplies

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on this page

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Shane Tibbs & Associates

Phone: 4052 1950 AFSL 234 374

Authorised Representative for Suncorp Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 50 010 844 621

AFSL & ACL No. 229 885

PO Box 2416 Cairns 4870 • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance 206 Buchan Street, • Income Protection Insurance Cairns, Qld, 4870 • Financial Planning • Investment Planning Fax: 4052 1922 • Superannuation reception@stafinancial.com.au • Retirement Planning www.stafinancial.com.au • Allocated Pensions • Estate Planning ABN 91 102 478 544

FOR ALL DOMESTIC, RURAL & INDUSTRIAL PUMPING SYSTEMS DESIGN – SUPPLY – INSTALLATION – REPAIR

Irrigation Equipment & Supplies - Continued

PUMPING, IRRIGATION & MACHINERY SERVICES 8 Reynolds St, Mareeba, Qld, 4880 Phone

1300 477 443, 4092 1622

Fax

4092 1750

Email sales@pumpingirrigation.com.au Web www.pumpingirrigation.com.au see advert on this page

Jewellers / Jewellery

Pumping, Irrigation & Machinery Services is a specialist provider of technical advice and expertise in the field of water management and associated activities. At our operation in Mareeba, we stock a comprehensive range of agriculture and irrigation products of superior quality from worldclass manufacturers. Over the years our range has been expanded continuously to meet the diverse needs of our on-going customers.

Col Jones Betta Home living Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone

1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118

Fax

4069 1613

Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Mona’s Bazaar 78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI.

8 Reynolds St, Mareeba • Ph: 4092 1622 • Fax: 4092 1750 Email: sales@pumpingirrigation.com.au

Phone

4069 1860

Fax

4069 2804

Visit us at:

Large range of Tropical island clothes and

www.pumpingirrigation.com.au

1300 477 443

QBSA Lic No 73089

souvenirs

All facets of Landscaping Commercial & Domestic Cover all Remote Areas Award Winners

Tel: 0417 797 554 Fax: (07) 4055 8325 Email: sariascape@bigpond.com PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob Qld 4878 Andrew Tulloch – Director ABN: 48 125 914 918 • QBSA: 1121762 • Sariatul Retaining Walls Pty Ltd ACN: 125 914 918

see advert on page 130

Land and Sea

Libraries & Indigenous Knowledge Centres

Landscaping Contractors

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 64

Launch Hire Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812

Laundromat R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Legal Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd

Badu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Nona St, Badu. Ph: 4069 4463, Fax: 4069 4121. Email: baduikc@gmail.com Bamaga Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), HACC Building, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: TBA. Boigu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 66 Chamber St, Boigu. Ph: 4069 4066, Fax: 4069 4079. Email: boiguikc@gmail.com Dauan Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Dauan. Ph: 4090 0233 or 4069 4609, Fax: 4069 4257. Email: dauanikc@gmail.com Erub Indigienous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Madige Village, Erub. Ph: 4069 4765, Fax: 4069 4000. Email: darnleyikc@gmail.com Hammond Island Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Wonie Rd, Hammond Island. Ph: 4069 1865, Fax: 4069 1865. Email: hammondikc@gmail.com Iama Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Church Rd, Iama. Ph: 4090 0014, Fax: 4090 0017. Email: dawitaccaggie@yahoo.com.au Injinoo Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 52 Bowie St, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3761 or 4060 9133, Fax: 4069 3253. Email: Sandra.Sebasio@nparc.qld.gov.au Kubin Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Kubin Village, Moa. Ph: 4090 0981, Fax: 4069 4465, Email: kubinikc@gmail.com Mabuiag Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC) Ngalpun Ngulaigau Lag, TSIRC Council Office, Mabuiag Island.Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4090 0213. Email: mabuiagikc@gmail.com New Mapoon Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Brown St, New Mapoon. Ph: 4069 3444, Fax: 4069 3107. Email: newmapoonikc@gmail.com Poruma Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Poruma. Ph: 4069 4033, Fax: 4069 4280. Email: poruma.library@gmail.com Seisia Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3883 or 4069 3884, Fax: 4069 3180. Email: Mabalene.Gebadi@nparc.qld.gov.au

Torres Shire Council Library 25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81), TI Phone 4069 1091 68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. 3077 9899 Fax 4069 1678 Phone Email library@torres.qld.gov.au Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au see advert on page 129 Mango Flat, 183 Wasiu St, (PO Box 45), Bamaga Umagico Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Charlie St, Umagico. Phone 4069 3970 Ph: 4083 0333. Email: umagicoikc@gmail.com Fax 4069 3122 Loaders Web: www.atsils.org.au

ATSILS - Torres Directory 14See advert on this page LEGAL AID QUEENSLAND

Call the Indigenous Inormation Line Phone 1300 650 143 Web www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd 25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81) ThurSDay ISlanD, Q 4875

Phone: 4069 1091 • Fax: 4069 1678 Mango Flat, 183 Wasiu St, (PO Box 45) BaMaga, Q 4876

Phone: 4069 3970 • Fax: 4069 3122 Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au Web: www.atsils.org.au

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 See advert on page 66

Logistic Services

MACHINERY

Parts 4044 4410 Sales 4044 4440 Service 4044 4420 Dealers for: • CASE IH Agricultural Products • CASE Construction Equipment • Kubota Agricultural and Lawn Care Products We also have an extensive parts supply which includes Donaldson ﬁlters for most makes and models of vehicles and machines, Case Akcela oils and lubricants, GME and ICOM UHF radios.

CASE E SERIES WHEEL LOADERS

Please call for a price on any construction or agricultural equipment. Trades welcome. 5 Models 1.7 cubic metre to 4.4 cubic metre

8 Models from 680kg to 1450kg operating load

Dealers for Kubota lawn care & compact tractors

110Hp 4WD, cab, 4-in-1 bucket, extendahoe

Machinery

Marine Electronics

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment

Waiben Light Marine Services

83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Contact: Greg Pope & Tess Sard Phone 4069 2444 Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop

See advert on adjacent page

see advert on page 27

Maintenance - Property

Marine Sales

LMC Yard and Property Maintenance

Motoco Lifestyle CENTRE

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Services include: treelopping, lawn mowing, yard maintenance, gutter cleaning, bond return cleans TI see advert on page 102

Torres Property Services QLD

10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4203 0995 Email property@torresbusiness.com.au Property maintenance specialists. All general repairs and maintenance. see advert on page 76

Mapping & GIS

Pozzi Surveyors

11 Kavieng St, (PO Box 152) Trinity Beach. Phone 4057 7177 Mobile 0408 772 213 Fax 4057 7089 Email gpozzi@bigpond.net.au Cadastral surveyor, including residential and industrial subdivisions and community title schemes.

317 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6355 Web: www.motoco.com.au Sales, service, parts and accessories. See advert on this page

Marine (SEE HOP TRADING)

48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 55

Waiben Light Marine Services

83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Contact: Greg Pope & Tess Sard Phone 4069 2444 Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop see advert on page 27

Marine Survey

Trinity Fire Services

see advert on page 90

RPS

135 Abbott St, Cairns. Phone 4031 1336 Fax 4031 2942 Email cairns@rpsgroup.com.au Web www.rpsgroup.com.au Surveying & Mapping, Urban Planning & Design, Project Management, Landscape Architecture see advert on page 91

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 47

Maritime Pilots Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John St ,(PO Box 219), TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812 Torres Pilots Pty Ltd, 4 Moa Lane, (PO Box 622), TI. Ph: 4069 2251, Fax: 4069 2252

For all your boating and jetski needs visit the team at Motoco Lifestyle Centre, Cairns

SALES, SERVICE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.motoco.com.au • 317 Mulgrave Road, Cairns • Ph: 4046 6355

From $1235

From $750

From $14,300

From $1800

From $1469 67

Meat - Wholesale & Retail

Cairns Bulk Meats

36-38 Ishmael Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 2811 Fax 4033 7055 Email cairnsbulkmeats.com@bigpond.com Web www.cairnsbulkmeats.com.au The island order meat specialists.

Men’s Sheds Charles Passi Waibe Menshed, Douglas St, Thursday Island. Ph: 0417 200 126 NPA Menshed, Seisia Rd, New Mapoon, Ph: 4069 3174 or 0417 200 172

Mobile Phones & Accessories

Col Jones Betta Home living

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

see advert on page 30

Mechanics Badu Island Council Workshop, Tamwoy Street, Badu Island. Ph: 4069 4657, Fax: 4069 4052

see advert on page 5

Cape York Spares and Repairs, Opposite Bamaga BP. Ph: 4069 3803, Fax: 4069 3667 Dauan Island Council Workshop, Dauan Island. Ph: 4069 4213, Fax: 4069 4475

Monumental

Gori Marble & Granite

TI Motors, TI. Ph: 4090 3117, Fax: 4090 3110

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au

Top End Motors, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3182, Fax: 4069 3182

Torres Shire Council Depot Loban Road (PO Box 171) TI. Phone 4069 1306/4069 1336 Fax 4069 1799/4069 1845

Mental Health Family Support Program (Mental Health) Torres Strait PHCC, Ph: 4069 0400

see advert on this page

Trinity Monuments

GORI MARBLE &NPAGRANITE 12 Soewell Program (Mental Health) Bamaga PHCC, Ph: 4069 3200, After Hours: Women’s Shelter - 4069 3020

CATEGORY: Specialist Mental Health Service - Child Youth & Adult Mental Health Service - Thursday Island, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. 161 Douglas St, MONUMENTAL ‘Old Court House’, TI. (PO Box 391, TI).. Ph: 4069 0695, Fax: 4030 6067

GORI MARBLE & GRANITE 18 Ishmael Road, Cairns, Qld, 4870 Ph: (07) 4054 4595 • Fax: (07) 4054 6631

Email: gori@optusnet.com.au • Web: www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au

A locally owned and operated family business – Established 1965

Specialising in design and manufacturing: Headstones, Bases, Plaques, Graves – In stock or made to order Ceramic Photos, Frames, Statues, Crosses and Vases Inscriptions and Artwork completed at our factory in Cairns

72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on this page

TRINITY Monuments 72 Morehead St, CAIRNS

STABLE & RELIABLE FAMILY OWNED & RUN BUSINESS All momumental work done by us in our factory 28 years of experience in creating monuments NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR US We are known for our respect for the island communities cultural needs

ring Anna 4035 4615 FAX 4035 4004

~ Qualified Stonemasons with Queensland Apprenticeships ~

anna@trinitymonuments.com.au www.trinitymonuments.com.au

The Jardine Motel & Lodge

Motels

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 2005 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email reception@jardinemotel.com.au

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel, Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4212 3000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent.

see advert on page 14

see advert on page 96

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on page 12

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 see advert on page 15 Fax 4069 2211 Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. see advert on page 8

Island Villas

Tama Mudh Motel

51 John St, TI. Phone ISLAND 4203 0996 BADU FOUNDATION 12 Email reservations@islandvillas.net.au Web www.islandvillas.net.au CATEGORY: Fully self-contained, luxury villas.

RETAIL / SERVICES

Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4900 Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on this page

see advert on page 28

MOTELS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Badu Island Foundation Ltd

Head Office: Room 6, 199 Nona Street (PO Box 198) Badu Island, Qld. 4875 Phone: 07 4203 0988 • Fax: 07 4069 4530 • Mobile: 0487 297 030 Email: Admin – ceo@baduif.com.au • Accounts – bifaccounts@baduif.com.au

Tama Mudh Motel Badu Quarry Badu Freight Agency Badu Postal Agency Badu Caltex Service Station Badu Hotel

Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4900 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4770 Phone – 07 4203 0988 Phone – 07 4203 0985 Phone – 07 4069 4344 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4753

Mob – 0418 778 910 Mob – 0419 565 747 Mob – 0488 007 228 Fax – 07 4069 4530 Fax – 07 4069 1888

“Building prosperity for Badu… Our economic future” 69

Motels - Continued Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

Motorcycles & Accessories

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles 157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 53

Museums Bamaga Historical/Tourist Information Centre, Lui St (PO Box 30), Bamaga Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 3777

Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry see advert on page 53 Museum, Torres Strait Historical Society, Green Hill Fort, TI. Ph: 4069 1551. Open by appointment only.

Torres Shire Council Library 68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. Phone 3077 9899 Email library@torres.qld.gov.au see advert on page 129

Torres Strait Heritage Museum 24 Outie St, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com

Music Sales

Fernandez Music 43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. see advert on this page

MYOB Certified Consultant

Native Title Corporations Goemulgaw TSI Corporation, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Sophie Luffman Ph: 4069 4580, Email: mabuigiw.pbc@gmail.com Mabuiag Island Native Title Body Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation, PO Box 198, Badu Island. Ph: 4203 0986, Fax: 4069 4530. PBC Support Officer, Mob: 0488 042 660. Chair: Mr Peo Ahmat, Mob: 0497 781 966. Email: support@BaduPBC.org.au

Natural Resource Management

Newsagents Bamaga News, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Reubens Snack Bar/Newsagent, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492

THE BIG NAME IN MUSIC

see advert on page 93

Music Repairs

Fernandez Music 43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. 70

see advert on this page

LAY-B Y NOW AVAIL ABLE!

43 Sheridan Street, Cairns Tel: 4051 8519 Fax: 4051 2979 www.fernandezmusic.com.au

Painters/ Decorators

Newsagents - Continued

Col Jones Betta Home living Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Newspapers

Malu Kiwai Painters, Boigu Island. Ph: 4069 4066, Fax: 4069 4079

Party Hire NPA Party Hire, PO Box 195, Bamaga. Mob: 0419 863 015 Seisia Party Hire, C/- PO Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3813

Paving & Retaining Wall Construction

Torres News 25 Douglas St. (PO Box 436), TI. Phone 1300 TORRES (1300 867 737) Fax 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248) Editorial Email: editor@torresnews.com.au Advertising Email: ads@torresnews.com.au Accounting Email: accounts@torresnews.com.au see advert on page 103

Koori Mail PO Box 117, Lismore, 2480. Phone 02 66 222 666 Fax 02 66 222 600 Email editor@koorimail.com

National Indigenous Times Phone Email

Blanco Painters, 71 Snake Gully, Injinoo. PO Box 163, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0288. Email: blanco09@bigpond.com

1300 786 611 enquiries@nit.com.au

Old Peoples’ Home / Nursing Home Star of the Sea, Waiben Esplanade, TI. Ph: 4069 2585, Fax: 4069 2642

Optometrist

Eyedentity Main clinic: Shop 63 Stockland Shopping Centre, Mulgrave Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 7575 Fax 4033 7576 Email eyedentityoptometrists@bigpond.com see advert on this page

Packaging

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on page 62

Paint

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on page 59

Packing

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 64

Pearls / Pearling / Pearling Farms

Kazu Pearl Friday Island, (PO Box 182, TI). Phone 4069 1268 Fax 4069 1912 Email kazupearl@bigpond.com Roko Pearls, Roko Island via Bamaga. PO Box 81, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 1769

TORRES PEARLS Turtlehead Island, Escape River. (C/- PO Bamaga, 4876). Phone 4069 4694 Email torrespearls@hotmail.com Web www.torrespearls.com

E Y E D E N T I T Y

Optometrist

Visitin Consultin g g

• Thursday Island • Bamaga and NPA • Torres Strait Islands ..... on a regular basis since 1997! Fees Bulk-billed to Medicare Pension, Private & DVA Spectacle Supply

PHONE 4033 7575

A&R Removals 30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 79

FAX 4033 7576

Email: eyedentityoptometrists@bigpond.com Main Clinic at Shop 63 Stockland Shopping Centre Cairns 71

Pest & Weed Control

All Pest & Weed Control 199 Newell St, Cairns Phone 4054 2888 Fax 4054 2877 Email admin@allpestandweed.com.au Web www.allpestandweed.com.au See advert on this page

Photographic Services / Studio Kapu Milal Pics, Contact: Matilda Loban, Mob: 0408 051 676, Email: kapu.milalpics@gmail.com Kenny Bedford - Free Lance Photographer, Erub Island, Via TI, Ph: 4090 0064, Fax: 4069 4068, Email: kennybedford@hotmail.com

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island.

Pet Supplies / Pet Food

PetSTOCK 287 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4031 5049 Email tjakubovsky@petstock.com.au Web www.petstock.com.au Free delivery to freight provider depots in Cairns

0429 903 333

Fax

4090 3366

Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

RJ Bartlett Photography PO Box 149, Bamaga

see advert on this page

Pharmacy Bamaga Health & Beauty, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234

Thursday Island Pharmacy 96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055 Full prescription service, free pharmacist advice and a broad range of services and products.

Mobile

Phone

4083 0348

Mobile

0408 750 117

arjay0805@yahoo.com.au

Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com see advert on adjacent page

The Fotoman - Fine Portraits & Framing

see advert on adjacent page

Phone Cabling

Mobiles

0408 698 594, or 0407 219 853

Contact

John S. Steciuk

Email serg1950@yahoo.com.au On location portraits and weddings

Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4090 2001 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 41

where pets are family

Photographic Digital Reprints

premium foods

Col Jones Betta Home living

collars & leads

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. ALL PEST & WEED CONTROL 12 Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 CATEGORY: Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

bedding accessories

PEST AND WEED CONTROL see advert on page 5

health care products

TERMITE SPECIALIST

ACCREDITED PRE PURCHASE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS TERMITE MONITORING SYSTEMS (NO FRILLS) Call For Friendly Advice

ALL PEST & WEED CONTROL

• DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • MARINE • WEED CONTROL • LICENSED FUMIGATORS – On 199 NEWELL ST, CAIRNS • FAX 4054 2877 20% SENIORS selected admin@allpestandweed.com.au • QBSA 1060874 DISCOUNT services

CARDWELL TO CAPE YORK AND TORRES STRAIT 72

Free delivery to all Gulf freight provider depots in Cairns

Cairns

287 Mulgrave Rd, 07 4031 5049

Pipes, Valves & Fittings

one steel metal centre Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 07 4035 4677 Fax 07 4035 4438 Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com

Port Authority

Ports North Main Wharf, (PO Box 570), TI. VHF Ch. 16

see advert on page 87

Plastering QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au All commercial and residential works, servicing the Torres Strait and NPA

Playgroup Mura Kaimel Playgroup, Ph: 4069 2306.

Plumbing Services Cape York Plumbing Co., Lot 35 Tradesmans Way, Seisia. PO Box 42, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3060. K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145, Mobile: 0429 692 919

Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) NPA Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Indigenous Community Sport & Recreation Program (ICSRP), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3388

Phone: (07) 4069 1411 Fax: (07) 4069 1055 96 Douglas St PO Box 150 Thursday Island

4069 1405

Fax

4069 1768

Mobile

0427 593 915

Email enquiries@portsnorth.com.au

LMC Construction & Maintenance

see advert on page 29

Phone

Web www.portsnorth.com.au Port Authority for Thursday and Horn Islands see advert on page 74

RJ Bartlett

PHOTOGRAPHY PO Box 149, Bamaga 4876 Phone: 4083 0348 Mob: 0408 750 117 Email: arjay0805@yahoo.com.au

Opening Hours: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday 9am - 12.30pm Saturday

• Full prescription service • Blister-packing service • Free pharmacist advice • Home Medicine Reviews • Self Care Cards • Outer Island Orders • Fragrances • Health Supplements/Vitamins • Beauty • Baby Care • Sports • Ear Piercing • Pet Care Support the Pharmacy that supports Your Local Community. 73

looking for goods and services See the Business Directory Index – Pages 5 & 7 Port Kennedy Association

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on this page

Portraits - Photographic Kapu Milal Pics, Contact: Matilda Loban, Mob: 0408 051 676, Email: kapu.milalpics@gmail.com

Post Office

Badu Postal AGency 199 Nona St, Badu Island Phone 4203 0985 Fax 4069 4530 see advert on page 81 Australia Post, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797 Australia Post, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3126

PowerSavvy

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au Want to save on your power costs? see advert on page 43

Suppor�ng the Torres Strait Community Far North Queensland Ports Corpora�on Limited trading as Ports North is responsible for the management of the Port of Thursday Island (and Horn Island). We value our involvement in the local communi�es and look forward to con�nuing our support for the region.

I Main Wharf, Thursday Island I PO Box 570, Thursday Island I Phone: 4069 1405 I Mobile: 0427 593 915 I Email: enquiries@portsnorth.com.au I www.portsnorth.com.au

Pressure Cleaning

Pressure Pumps NQ 140 Aumuller St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4041 0006 Mobile 0412 176 456 Fax 4041 1358 Email info@ppnq.com.au Web www.ppnq.com.au Sales, Services & Specialist Repairs. Pressure cleaning and water jetting training. see advert on adjacent page

Pressure Pumps

PORT KENNEDY ASSOCIATION INC. Community organisation that manages a variety of community services including: Operation of a Community Hall Available for public and private hire. Ph: 4069 2306 Mura Kaimel Playgroup (for Children 0 – pre prep and their carers) Hours: 9.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Vacation Care School holidays from 9.00am – 3.00pm After School Care Hours: 3pm – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 or 0457 877 969

Flexi Respite & Day Service (for children and adults with a disability and their families) Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday Ph: 07 4069 1394 Recognised Entity Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Family Support Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Monthly Mini Markets

For all enquiries please contact the Port Kennedy Office between 8.30am – 5.00pm 64 – 66 Douglas Street (P.O. Box 114)

PH: 07 4069 2306 FAX: 07 4069 1977 Email: portkennedyassoc@bigpond.com 74

Printing & Labels

Printers / Printing

Lotsa Print and Signage 10 Teamsters Cl Pt Douglas, Qld, 4877 Phone 4099 3366 Fax 4099 3161 PRESSURE PUMPS NQ 13 Email port@lotsa.com.au Web www.lotsa.com.au CATEGORY: Print, sign and display products

Torres Directory

PRESSURE CLEANING See advert on adjacent page

SALES, SERVICE & SPECIALIST REPAIRS

FOR CLEANING, BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT

Locals looking afterafter Locals... 26 years25 experience in servicing Cape York & Torres Locals looking Locals… years experience in servicing the Strait Cape • All work carried out in our fully equipped Cairns workshop ensuring fast turnaround and quality control • We deliver and pick-up your equipment free of charge from you designated carrier in the Cairns area • Contact us to discuss your needs

Products and Services… • Water blasters, industrial to domestic • Draining cleaning equipment • Extension lances and accessories • High pressure hoses

• Vacuum excavation • Whirlaways and special build equipment • Vacuum and carpet/tile cleaning equipment • Concrete vibrators

• Flexdrive equipment • Compactors • Demolition saws • Generators • Pumps and pumping equipment

We now supply pressure cleaning and water jetting training to Australian standard AS/NZS 4233.1:1999

Ofﬁce Phone: 07 4041 0006 • Ofﬁce Fax: 07 4041 1358 W: www.ppnq.com.au • E: info@ppnq.com.au • 140 Aumuller St Bungalow, opposite Allied Bearings 75

Promotional

Providors

Cairns Link

Allsigns Print & Design 149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone

4054 7688

Fax

4054 7699

Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au

Phone 4053 7792 Mobile 0405 385 449 Fax 4027 9633 Email lisa@cairnslink.com.au Web www.cairnslink.com.au Providor and Shopping Services see advert on page 85

Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo

Pumping Equipment

See advert on page 2

Property Maintenance

Torres Property Services QLD 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone

4203 0995

Email property@torresbusiness.com.au

PUMPING, IRRIGATION & MACHINERY SERVICES 8 Reynolds St, Mareeba, Qld, 4880 Phone 1300 477 443, 4092 1622 Fax 4092 1750 Email sales@pumpingirrigation.com.au Web www.pumpingirrigation.com.au see advert on page 64

Property maintenance specialists. All general

QantasLink

repairs and maintenance. see advert on this page

Property Management

Torres Strait Real Estate Enquiries

0427 691 355

Fax

4061 4872

Email kellie@torresstraitrealestate.com.au Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 78

Property Valuation

Taylor Byrne Valuers 104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone

4044 5700

Mobile

0438 345 128

Fax

4051 3508

Quad Bikes

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles 157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 53

Quarries

Badu Quarry

Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation see advert on page 97

Tamwoy St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Mobile 0419 565 747 Phone 4069 4770 Fax 4069 4770 see advert on page 81

Radio Station

4Mw 1260 AM - Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc. Inc. (TSIMA) Property Maintenance Specialists All General Repairs & Maintenance

Carpentry, Painting, Gardening, Cleaning No job too big or too small! All jobs quoted. 10 Pearl St, (P O Box 67) Thursday Island Email: property@torresbusiness.com.au P. 4203 0995

Gaffney Haus, 69 Douglas Street, (PO Box 385) TI. Office 4069 1524 Studio Line 4069 2000 Email adminsales@tsima4mw.org.au Web tsima4mw.org.au The Voice of the Torres Strait see advert on adjacent page Red Dust Radio 91.9FM, NPA. Ph: 4096 3356.

Rangers NPA Rangers, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3875

O V I C E E N ! O “The Voice of the Torres Strait” 4MW 1260 AM Broadcasting 24/7 across the 48,000 square kilometres of the Torres Strait from Cape York to Papua. Established since 1985 Gaffney Haus 69 Douglas Street (PO Box 385) Thursday Island Q 4875

MERIBA WAKAI

SELL YOUR BUSINESS USING OUR VOICE Unique Sponsorship opportunities available. We’d love to hear from you. Contacts: Office: (07) 4069 1524 • Direct Studio (07) 4069 2000 Email: adminsales@tsima4mw.org.au Check us out on VAST Channel 922 or www.facebook.com/4MWRadio “The Voice of the Torres Strait”

Real Estate Agents / Services

Taylor Byrne Valuers 104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone 4044 5700 Mobile 0438 345 128 Fax 4051 3508 Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation

Haden

7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 19

Island Air & Ice,

BSA# 1245561, AU31745 PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Mobile Luke 0427 796 925 Email luke.islandair@hotmail.com see advert on page 20

see advert on page 97

Torres Strait Real Estate Enquiries 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email kellie@torresstraitrealestate.com.au Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on this page

LMC eLECTRICAL & rEFRIGERATION

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Electrical and refrigeration work for commercial, domestic and industrial sectors see advert on page 42

Refrigeration

Regional Coordination & Planning

see advert on page 4

see advert on page 19

Your Top Real Estate Professionals  Established over nine years, specialising in the Torres Strait property market.

Principal Licensee, Kellie Thompson

 Selling more property in the Torres Strait than any other agency.  If you’re thinking of buying or selling, call your local real estate expert.

General enquiries: 0427 691 355 Fax: (07) 4061 4872 Email: kellie@torresstraitrealestate.com.au

First and only Licensed Real Estate Agency north of Weipa

All listings can be viewed first on the web: www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au or in our window displays on Thursday Island – 34 Victoria Parade and at National Australia Bank Our services: Sales  Residential  Business  Commercial  Property Management  Project Management  Consulting 78

Religions

Rentals - Appliances & Electronics

Free Word of God, Ware Corner, St Pauls Village, Moa Island.

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Ph: 4090 0184, www.bigpond.com/gracefischer Thursday Island Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15 Nazeer St, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1462

Removals

see advert on page 131

Resort Accommodation

A&R Removals

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone

4034 5656

Fax

4034 5655

Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on this page

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Mobile 0488 867 737 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Rent almost any new product today

Web www.cairnsfivestar.com.au Email info@visioncairns.com.au Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4080 7600 Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4044 2300 Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Phone 4058 4400 See advert on page 13

Restaurant / Takeaway / Schools & Club Supplies

4035 5500

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service

Fax 4035 5099 A&R REMOVALS 1/2 page

Web www.gnremovals.com.au

Torres Directory 2014/2015 Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

see advert on page 80

Thinking of moving?

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on page 62

ACCREDITED REMOVALISTS

Think We’ll take you far! • Local • Interstate • International

Torres Straits | Cape York | Gulf Country | BRISBANE WEEKLY Packing • Business & office relocations • Car transport FREE Formal quotes • Secure storage • Pet transport www.arremovals.com.au • infocairns@arremovals.com.au

Phone: 4034 5656

30-38 Joan Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870 79

Restaurants / CafĂŠs

Somerset Restaurant, Jardine Motel Cnr Victoria Parade and Normanby St., TI.

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga Phone 4069 1722 Fax 4069 1403 Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure see advert on page 16

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au see advert on page 12

Gateway Torres Strait Resort 24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au

Phone

4069 2005

Fax

4069 1470

Free call

1800 650 447

Email reception@jardinemotel.com.au see advert on page 14

T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

Wongai BEACH Hotel Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone

4083 1100

Fax

4069 1542

Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel, restaurant and accommodation see advert on page 17

Retail Services

see advert on page 8 Island Breeze Restaurant & Kiosk, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Rm 6, 199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island

Island & Cape Cafe Horn Island Store, Ph: 4090 3331 see advert on page 89 Malu Paru Restaurant, Grand Hotel Motel, 6 Victoria Pde, TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327 Resort Bamaga, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Sts, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

Badu Island Foundation Ltd Phone

4203 0988

Fax

4069 4530

Email ceo@baduif.com.au See advert on adjacent page Seisia Enterprises, 5 Nawia St, Seisia. Ph: 4203 0990, Fax: 4083 0000

Retail Stores

Room Hire

IBIS catering & functions services

Col Jones Betta Home living

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 34

Rural Supplies

see advert on page 5

Mareeba Home Timber & Hardware

Retaining Walls

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 64

Retreads

204 Byrnes Street (PO Box 171), Mareeba, 4880 Building/Hardware Ph: 4092 2888 Rural Livestock Ph: 4092 4933 Agricultural Supplies Ph: 4030 3190 Fax: 4092 4622 Web: www.tgt.com.au Regular deliveries to Sea Swift and Toll barges see advert on page 58

Rural Transaction Centres (RTC) Seisia Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3884

Federal Tyres

Umagico Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Charlie St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0333

207 Scott St, Bungalow Phone 0437 114 143 Email federaltyres@gmail.com Web www.federaltyres.com.au Quality 4x4 and performance street tyres

Safety Equipment

TOTALLY WORKWEAR

See advert12 on page 98 BADU ISLAND FOUNDATION

Returned & Services League (RSL) CATEGORY: Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia, Torres Strait Sub-Branch, RETAIL / SERVICES

1/98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au

Far Northern District, PO Box 499, TI. Ph: 4069 2449.

see advert on front cover and page 101

Badu Island Foundation Ltd

Tama Mudh Motel Badu Quarry Badu Freight Agency Badu Postal Agency Badu Caltex Service Station Badu Hotel

Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4900 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4770 Phone – 07 4203 0988 Phone – 07 4203 0985 Phone – 07 4069 4344 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4753

Mob – 0418 778 910 Mob – 0419 565 747 Mob – 0488 007 228 Fax – 07 4069 4530 Fax – 07 4069 1888

“Building prosperity for Badu… Our economic future” 81

Satellite Equipment / Installations

Col Jones Betta Home living

NPA State College

High School Campus, Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. PO Box 100, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4333, Fax: 4090 4300

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Preschool Bamaga Campus, Wasiu St, Bamaga. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Ph/Fax: 4069 3125 Fax 4069 1613 Preschool Injinoo Campus, Francis St, Injinoo. Web www.ColJones.com.au Ph: 4090 4888, Fax: 4069 3131 see advert on page 5

T.I. TV Repairs

Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 42

Scales

About Scales

131 Scott St, Cairns. Phone 4031 9669, Contact: Russell Muller Fax 4031 9660 Mob 0407 963 448 Web www.aboutscales.com.au Email aboutscales@bigpond.com Sales and maintenance of scales and cash registers see advert on this page

Schools / Education Services

see advert of page 41

James Cook University, TI Campus

Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education see advert on page 99

Primary School Bamaga Campus, Anu St, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4444, Fax: 4090 4400 Primary School Injinoo Campus, Francis St, Injinoo. Ph: 4090 4888, Fax: 4069 3131

St Teresa’s College - Abergowrie 3819 Abergowrie Road PMB 61. MS 102 Ingham, 4850 Phone 4780 8300 Fax 4777 4721 Email admin@abergowrie.catholic.edu.au Web www.abergowrie.catholic.edu.au All Boys 7-12 Secondary Residential College see advert on adjacent page

Tagai State College 1 Hargrave St (PO Box 1000), TI. Email contact@tagaisc.eq.edu.au Website tagaisc.eq.edu.au Tagai State College Executive Office, Ph: 4030 6333, Fax: 4030 6303 Tagai State College Business Unit, Ph: 4030 6333, Fax: 4030 6302 Malu Os, Special Education Unit, Ph: 4069 2279, Fax: 4069 1950 Flexible Support Centre, Ph: 4030 6329, Fax: 4030 6302 Tagai College Primary Campuses Badu Campus, Ph: 4214 8444 Fax: 4069 4233 Dauan Campus, Ph: 4069 4107, Fax: 4069 4318 Erub (Darnley Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4007, Fax: 4069 4237 Horn Island Campus, Ph: 4069 2124, Fax: 4069 2116 Iama Campus, Ph: 4069 4215, Fax: 4069 4310 Kubin Campus, Ph: 4069 4140, Fax: 4069 4319 Mabuiag Campus, Ph: 4069 4198, Fax: 4069 4263 Malu Kiwai (Boigu) Campus, Ph: 4090 1333, Fax: 4090 1300 Masig (Yorke Is) Campus, Ph: 4214 8555, Fax: 4069 4075

ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS IN CAIRNS AGENTS FOR: METTLER TOLEDO, TEC, ‘AND’, SALTER, ISHIDA, COMPULOAD, F.E. LOADER SCALES INDUSTRIAL & RETAIL

CASH REGISTERS SALES & SERVICE

www.aboutscales.com.au aboutscales@bigpond.com 131 SCOTT ST BUNGALOW PH 4031 9669 RUSSELL MULLER MOBILE FAX 4031 9660 0407 963 448 82

Mer (Murray Is) Campus, Ph: 4214 8333, Fax: 4069 4320 Poruma Campus, Ph: 4069 4209, Fax: 4069 4316 Saibai Campus, Ph: 4214 8222, Fax: 4069 4047 St. Pauls Campus, Ph: 4214 8111, Fax: 4069 4323 Thursday Island Primary Campus, (PO Box 82), Summers St, TI. Ph: 4030 6555, Fax: 4069 1950 Ugar (Stephen Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4106, Fax: 4069 4324 Warraber Campus, Ph: 4069 4102, Fax: 4069 4292 Thursday Island Secondary Campus, Aplin Road (PO Box 78), TI. Ph: 4212 0222, Fax: 4069 1914 Tamwoy State Pre School & Kindy, Cnr. Olandi & Aplin Streets (PO Box 278), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1791 Thursday Island Pre School, Hargrave St. (PO Box 187), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1249

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Schools / Education Services - Continued Torres Strait Islanders Regional Education Council Inc., PO Box 117, TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734 Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term) Torres Strait Ministry Training College, PO Box 34, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3341 (a/h), Mob: 0428 838 549. Contact: Michelle Tamwoy TAFE Queensland North - Bamaga, Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3214, Fax: 4069 3371 TAFE Queensland North - Thursday Island, Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Ph: 4212 1500, Fax: 4069 1610

Sea Freight

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on page 62

Security Systems

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com

Self-Contained Accommodation

Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au see advert on page 50

TOLL MARINE LOGISTICS Customer Enquiries FREECALL 1800 640 079 24 Tingira St, Portsmith, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4038 7777 Email suzanne.jia@tollgroup.com Main Wharf, Thursday Island Phone 4069 1239 Fax 4069 1139 LM ENGINEERING (RANBUILD) 12 Email klaus.weber@tollgroup.com & belinda.cunningham@tollgroup.com CATEGORY: Web www.tollgroup.com/tollmarinelogistics

SHEDS & CARPORTS see advert on page 51 For a better shed, garage or carport call your Ranbuild Better sheds. Bigger choice. Man in Mareeba.

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service

see advert on page 42

Sea Swift

4092 5442

Seafood

www.ranbuild.com.au

Service Stations

Badu caltex Service Stations Tamwoy St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4344 Fax 4069 1888 Email servo@baduif.com.au see advert on page 81 Bamaga Service Station, Ph: 4069 3275

IBIS TI Service Station Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1608 Fax 4069 2403 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88 Injinoo Service Station, Ph: 4083 0011 RACQ Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3803 Seisia BP, 6 Koraba St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3897

COMPASS CONTAINERS SPECIALISING IN:  SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Talk to us about finance

Containers of all shapes and sizes

 D.I.Y. CONTAINER ACCESSORIES Lock boxes, air vents, shade sales, shelving/ benches/internal & external, doors, windows, dividing walls, foundation pillion’s & plumbers boxes.

 SHIPPING CONTAINER MODIFICATIONS

Phone:

(07)

4032 2200

Houses, mine camps,granny flats,schools, Mob (61) 0404 343 136 warehouses, cold stores, offices, A/H (07) 4032 2111 dangerous goods storage, emergency accommodation, evacuation centres, shops,42 Maconachie Street, Cairns Q 4870 stores, or YOU DESIGN IT WE BUILD IT. E: compasscontainers@bigpond.com

Shaving Ceremonies

Cairns Media Corporate Productions, Incorporating Sosure DVD Productions 310 Draper Street, Cairns Phone 4051 7256, Contact: Harry Southall Mobile 0412 983 357 Email cairnsme@gmail.com Web www.thursdayislandblogspot.com.au We use broadcast equipment at domestic rates see advert on page 93

Sheds & Carports

Ranbuild Mareeba 6-8 Martin Tenni Drive, Mareeba Industrial, 4880 Phone 4092 5442 Fax 4092 7610 Email dave.byrne@mdfi.com.au Web www.ranbuild.com.au See advert on page 84

Shipping Containers & Modifications

Compass containers

Shopping Services

Cairns Link Phone 4053 7792 Mobile 0405 385 449 Fax 4027 9633 Email lisa@cairnslink.com.au Web www.cairnslink.com.au Providor and Shopping Services see advert on this page

Signs

Lotsa Print and Signage 10 Teamsters Cl Pt Douglas, Qld, 4877 Phone 4099 3366 Fax 4099 3161 Email port@lotsa.com.au Web www.lotsa.com.au Print, sign and display products

42 Macochie Street, Cairns Phone 4032 2200 See advert on page 74 Mobile 0404 343 136 Maza’s Signs, Maza Kelly After Hours 4032 2111 Mobile 0458 173 070 Email compasscontainers@bigpond.com Shipping containers of all shapes and size see advert on page 84

Shirts

Allsigns Print & Design 149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Cairns Link 1/8th page Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Torres Directory 2014-2015 Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo See advert on page 75

Cairns Link Providor and Shopping Services “Bringing the City to you” Lisa Greenland - Proprietor

Phone: 4053 7792 Fax: 4027 9633 Mobile: 0405 385 449 Email: lisa@cairnslink.com.au Web: www.cairnslink.com.au 85

Small Engine Repairs

Pressure Pumps NQ 140 Aumuller St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone

4041 0006

Mobile

0412 176 456

Fax

4041 1358

Email info@ppnq.com.au Web www.ppnq.com.au Sales, Services & Specialist Repairs. Pressure cleaning and water jetting training. see advert on page 75

Social Workers / Counsellors Rowena Buchanan, Long Beach, POW. Island. Ph: 4069 2725 Rob Trevallion, Primary Health Care Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0423 or 4069 0421, Fax: 4069 2862

Solar Equipment

NQ Solar Corner of Scott and Lyons Streets, Cairns Phone

4041 1911

Fax

4051 3966

Solicitors / Legal Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd

25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81), TI Phone 4069 1091 Fax 4069 1678 Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au Mango Flat, 183 Wasiu St, (PO Box 45), Bamaga Phone 4069 3970 Fax 4069 3122 Web: www.atsils.org.au See advert on page 65

LEGAL AID QUEENSLAND Call the Indigenous Inormation Line Phone 1300 650 143 Web www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

Souvenirs / Crafts / Gifts Bamaga Dreamtime, Adidi St, (PO Box 94), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3222, Fax: 4969 3232

Col Jones Betta Home living Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5

Email info@nqsolar.com.au Web www.nqsolar.com.au Your alternative energy specialists see advert on this page

Shop In-Store or Online! YOUR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SPECIALISTS!

Monaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bazaar 78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 130

Special NeedS Services

NQ Solar

THE ENERGY HUB

07 4041 1911 Cnr of Scott and Lyons Sts

www.nqsolar.com.au

Tagai College TI Primary Campus, Summers St, (PO Box 82), TI. Ph: 4069 2279, Fax: 4069 1950

Sports Goods & Equipment

Amart Sports 537 Mulgrave Road Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre Phone 4033 6644 Web www.amartsports.com.au The biggest sport brands at great prices see advert on adjacent page

Cape York Ice & Tackle

Rather Shop From Home? Visit TheEnergyHub.com.au 86

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 48

Sports Facilities

– Cairns –

Bamaga Ama Aukia Activity Centre, 245 Jacob St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3980

Torres Shire Sports Complex Loban Rd, TI. Phone: 4069 1192

Torres Shire Council Douglas St, TI. Phone

4069 1336

Fax

4069 1845 see advert on page 104

Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com Wongai Courts, Ph: 4069 2484

Sporting Groups Torres Strait Youth & Recreational Sporting Association,

• • • •

PIPE & TUBE STRUCTURAL MERCHANT BAR PLATE

• • • •

SHEET & COIL VALVES & FITTINGS CUT TO SIZE DELIVERY

57 Douglas St, (PO Box 189), TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496.

Steel Supplies

one steel metal centre Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone

07 4035 4677

Fax

07 4035 4438

Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com see advert on this page

Cnr Buchan St & Kenny St, Cairns QLD 4870

07 4035 4677 E: cairnssales@onesteel.com

Drop in and see us or visit: www.onesteelmetalcentre.com

Yes, we can.

The Biggest Sport Brands at Great Prices CAIRNS

537 Mulgrave Road Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre

4033 6644

Secure funding for your club or school today Join Community Kickbacks See in store for details.

IBIS SUPERMARKET www.ibis-ti.org

Head Office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cairns PO Box 1108, Cairns, Q, 4870

RETAIL OUTLETS

THURSDAY ISLAND Thursday Island Main Store Rosehill Store Tamwoy Store Thursday Island Service Station IBIS Catering & Function Rooms HORN ISLAND Horn Island Village Store NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA Bamaga Supermarket OUTER TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS Boigu Island Store Coconut Island Store Darnley Island Store Dauan Island Store Kubin Village Store Mabuiag Island Store Murray Island Store Saibai Island Store St. Pauls Village Store Stephen Island Store Warraber Island Store Yam Island Store Yorke Island Store

Ph: 4050 4300 Fax: 4050 4382 Freecall: 1800 888 944

PHONE FAX 4212 1600 4212 1700 4212 1900 4212 1608 4212 1600

4212 1612 4212 1703 4212 1903 4069 2403

4212 1400

4212 1403

4048 6500

4048 6503

4214 7000 4214 7030 4214 7060 4214 7010 4214 7110 4214 7100 4069 4045 4214 7040 4214 7120 4090 0638 4069 4168 4214 7020 4214 7070

4214 7003 4214 7033 4214 7063 4214 7013 4214 7113 4214 7103 3056 3390 4214 7043 4214 7123 3056 3213 3102 9153 4214 7023 4214 7073

E:supermarket@ibis-ti.org

Proudly serving the Torres Strait SINCE 2004

Your local community store Why shop at Island and Cape? • Local jobs for local people • Nationally-accredited staff training • Focus on nutrition and healthy eating • Good quality products • Reliable weekly deliveries • Friendly service • Extended trading hours

Island and Cape stores in the Torres Strait: Horn Island - 4069 2448 • Badu Island - 4069 4847 Dauan Island - 4090 0708 • Masig Island - 4090 0990 • Cairns Head Office - 4035 7100 89

Storage - Secure

A&R Removals 30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 79

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au see advert on page 80

Student Accommodation Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term)

Suncorp

Shane Tibbs & Associates 206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns 4052 1950 GTPhone POZZI - TORRES Directory 2013 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au CATEGORY: For all your home and business insurance needs

Supermarkets Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

IBIS, Bamaga

Ph: 4048 6500, Fax: 4048 6503 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88

Surveyors / Surveying

Pozzi Surveyors 11 Kavieng St, (PO Box 152) Trinity Beach. Phone 4057 7177 Mobile 0408 772 213 Fax 4057 7089 Email gpozzi@bigpond.net.au Cadastral surveyor, including residential and industrial subdivisions and community title schemes.

see advert on page 63

• REsidEntial and industRial subdivisons • CoMMunity titlE sChEMEs • voluMEtRiC suRvEys • PRoFilE suRvEys • alignMEnt suRvEys • EasEMEnt suRvEys • lEasE suRvEys

see advert on this page

• boundaRy indEntiFiCation and PRE-PuRChasE REPoRts • EnginEERing and ConstRuCtion suRvEys • ContouR and dEtail suRvEys • MaPPing

G.T. POZZI – Cadastral Surveyor 11 Kavieng Street, (PO Box 152) Trinity Beach, Q 4879

Phone: (07) 4057 7177 • Mobile: 0408 772 213 • Fax: (07) 4057 7089 Email: gpozzi@bigpond.net.au 90

Surveyors / Surveying - Continued

RPS

Swimming Pools Bamaga Swimming Pool, Ph: 4069 3659 Torres Shire Sports Complex & Swimming Pool, Ph: 4069 1192

Take Away Food Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adiddi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3106 Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Phone: 4069 2090. Bobby’s Snack Bar & Aquarium, 86 Douglas St (PO Box 948), TI. Ph: 4069 1186 Island Breeze Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88 Island Rooster, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Le’s Takeaway Meals & Restaurant, Douglas St, (PO Box 23), TI. Ph: 4069 2733, Fax: 4069 1926 Mosby Enterprises Pty. Ltd., Yorke Island. Ph: 4069 4077

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway 49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894

see advert on page 92

Run Way Kiosk

Horn Island Airport, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2145 Food, drinks and magazines. Catering available. see advert on page 22

Reuben’s Snack Bar, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492 Shiba’s Kiosk, Douglas St (Hospital Kiosk), TI. Ph: 4069 2102 T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

Tax Agents

RPS is a leading development consultancy with services including: Surveying & Mapping Town Planning n Environment n Landscape Architecture n Project Management n

Cairns | Port Douglas | Innisfail

PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Fax 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists see advert on page 18

Remote Tax PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on this page

Torres Tax Services 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429 Email accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Registered tax agent and advice, accounting, bookkeeping services. see advert on page 92

Surveyors n

Cape York Accounting westcourt

Cairns Office T 4031 1336 135 Abbott Street, Cairns cairns@rpsgroup.com.au rpsgroup.com.au

“We will make certain that you get the tax refund that you are entitled to.”

FAST TAX RETURNS BY: EMAIL returns@remotetax.com.au EMAIL remotetax@aapt.net.au POST PO Box 23 Kuranda QLD 4881 POST PO Box 23, FAX 07 4093 8794Kuranda QLD 4881 FAX 07 4093 8794 WEB www.remotetax.com.au

Also providing: Small Business Tax, BAS Preparation and Self Managed Super Funds

PHONE 07 4093 8666

ABN 744 8432 3652

Taxi Services Bamaga & District Taxi Service, Sagaukaz St (PO Box 28), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3333, Fax: 4069 3143 HS Ah Boo Taxi Service, 135 Douglas St., TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2070 Pearson Taxi, B & S Pearson Taxi Service, TI. Ph: 4090 3600 Silverleaf Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655 T.I. Taxi Service, 75 Douglas St (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2888, Fax: 4069 2118

Telephone Systems & Cabling

Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4090 2001 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 41

Tiles Installation

LMC vinyl & floor coverings

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Domestic and commercial installations of vinyl, plank vinyl, carpet, floating floors and tiles see advert on page 48

Thursday Thursday Island Island

Tax Agent & Advice Registered Tax Agent and Advice Accounting Accounting Bookkeeping Bookkeeping services Services

10Pearl PearlSt, St, (P (P O ThursdayIsland Island 10 O Box Box 67) 67) Thursday Email:accountant@torresbusiness.com.au accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Email: P.P.4069 4069 1429 1429

Timber - Retail/Wholesale Sales

NEW MAPOON

GENERAL STORE AND TAKEAWAY We can cater for your special event! Open for:

takeaways, burgers, pizza

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on page 59

Tobacconist Torres Strait Vending (Tobacconist), Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Ph: 4069 1690, Fax: 4069 1640

Tombstones

Gori Marble & Granite

Monday to Friday 10:00am ‘til 1:30pm Wednesday to Friday 5:00pm ‘til 7:30pm at the corner of Langie-Draha and Brown Streets, New Mapoon

Ph: 4069 3013 92

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 68

Trinity Monuments 72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on page 68

Tombstone Unveilings

Cairns Media Corporate Productions, Incorporating Sosure DVD Productions 310 Draper Street, Cairns Phone

4051 7256, Contact: Harry Southall

Mobile

0412 983 357

Email cairnsme@gmail.com Web

www.thursdayislandblogspot.com.au

We use broadcast equipment at domestic rates see advert on this page

Tools

Cairns Hardware & Cooktown Hardware Scott St, Cairns Phone

4040 2200 4043 0400

Web www.cairnshardware.com.au For all your hardware building requirements see advert on page 58

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone

4069 1548

Fax

4069 1858

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga

Phone 4069 1722 Fax

4069 1403

Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au

CMC Productions 1/8th ad

The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure

Torres Directory 2014/15 see advert on page 16 TOUR OPERATORS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

CAIRNS MEDIA CORPORATE PRODUCTIONS Incorporating SOSURE DVD PRODUCTIONS For recordings of Tombstone Unveilings, Weddings, Cultural Shaving Ceremonies, Birthday Parties or any promotional DVDs, call us.

Howard St, Cooktown Phone

Tour Operators

see advert on page 59

Harry Southall the Professional Cameraman

“We use Broadcast Equipment @ Domestic Rates” We have a large range of TI recordings on our catalogue. Phone us or call into the office or go to "thursdayislandblogspot.com.au"

Harry Southall 0412 983 357 or 4051 7256 “Au Cssou Marim”

310 Draper St, Cairns, Q 4870 • Phone 4051 7256 cairnsme@gmail.com

Tour Operators - Continued

Horn Island Tours / Torres Strait Heritage Museum (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com see advert on page 93

Horn Island World War 2 Tour Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Mobile 0427 903 333 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com see advert on page 93

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Womens Organisations / Shelters Lena Passi Women’s Shelter, PO Box 264, TI. Ph: 4069 1366. Fax: 4069 2534 Mura Kosker Sorority Inc., PO Box 148, TI. Ph: 4069 1663 or 4069 1622. Fax: 4069 1298, Email: reception@murakosker.org.au

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The Government Guide Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council

Torres Strait Island REGIONAL COUNCIL

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC), PO Box 200, Bamaga Ph: 4090 4100, Fax 4069 3264. Mayor: Bernard Charlie, Acting CEO: David Worsnop Bamaga Community, Councillor: Edward Newman. Ph: 4090 4100 Cairns, Ph: 4050 1800, Fax: 4050 1899 Injinoo Community, Councillor: Anthony Mara. Ph: 4048 6800 New Mapoon Community, Councillor: Trevor Lifu. Ph: 4048 6600 Seisia Community, Councillor: Joseph Elu. Ph: 4048 6700 Umagico Community, Councillor: Dennis Getawan. Ph: 4048 6900 OTHER NPARC CONTACTS: NPARC Airport, Ph: 4069 3383 NPARC Arts Centre, New Mapoon, Ph: 4083 0271 NPARC Bamaga Swimming Pool, Ph: 4069 3659 NPARC Boilermaker/Welder, Ph: 4069 3914 NPARC Carpenters’ Shed, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3906 NPARC Concrete Plant, Ph: 4069 3258

“Empowering our People, in our decision, in our culture, for our future” Phone: (07) 4034 5700 PO Box 7336, Cairns, QLD, 4870 info@tsirc.qld.gov.au

NPARC Engineering, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3419

Council Services include: • Water and sewerage • Waste • Child care • Planning • Environmental health • Housing • Libraries • Roads • Maintaining parks

Torres Shire Council To lead, provide and facilitate We provide a full range of local government facilities and services to residents and visitors. Council meets monthly and members of the public are welcome to attend. Visit our Website: www.torres.qld.gov.au Visit our new library at the front of the Main IBIS Supermarket, Thursday Island. 104

NPARC Gymnasium, Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3568 NPARC Housing, Sames as respective council offices NPARC Jardine Ferry, Ph: 4069 1369 NPARC Main Workshop, Ph: 4069 3903 NPARC Light Workshop, Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3172 NPARC Newsletter, Ph: 4048 6612 NPARC Ranger Base, Ph: 4069 3875 NPA Refuse Tip, Animal Management and Sewerage Complaints. Ph: 4069 3992

Torres Shire Council Office 68 Douglas Street Thursday Island Phone

07 4069 1336

Fax

07 4069 1845

admin@torres.qld.gov.au

After hours emergency: • Thursday Island

0429 691 330

• Horn Island

0429 691 338

NPARC Service Station, Injinoo. Ph: 4083 0012

Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 2420, Fax: 4069 2438

NPARC Store, Bamaga. Front Office Ph: 4069 3746, Back Office Ph: 4069 3960, Fax: 4069 3962

Department of Families, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr of Victoria Parade and

NPARC Supermarket, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273

Torres Shire Council

Torres Shire Council (TSC)

68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island. Phone 4069 1336 Fax 4069 1845 Email admin@torres.qld.gov.au Mayor: Cr Napau Pedro Stephen, CEO: Dalassa Yorkston After Hours Emergency: Thursday Island 0429 691 330 or Horn Island 0429 691 338 See advert on adjacent page

Council Works Depot, Ph: 4069 1306 Horn Island Airport, PO Box 171, TI. Ph: 4069 1314, Fax: 4069 1798, Mobile: 0429 691 314 Horn Island Quarry, PO Box 171, TI. Ph: 4090 2056, Fax: 4069 2744, Mobile: 0429 692 763 Swimming Pool, Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4069 1192 (For pool and library times see the ads on middle pages of this directory)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) PO Box 7336, Cairns, 4870 Phone 4034 5700 Fax 4069 1868 Email info@tsirc.qld.gov.au Web www.tsirc.qld.gov.au Mayor: Fred Gela, CEO: Dania Ahwang

See advert on adjacent page Badu, Cr. Horace Baira, Ph: 4048 2105 Boigu, Cr. Dimas Toby, Ph: 4083 2002 Dauan, Cr. Joel Gaiden, Ph: 4083 2205 Erub (Darnley Is), Cr. Jimmy Gela, Ph: 4083 2302

Hastings Street, (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782 Department Of Housing - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Client Service Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 514), TI. Ph: 4069 2188, Fax: 4069 2154 Department of Main Roads, 1st floor Four Winds Building, Cnr. Blackall St. & Victoria Parade (PO Box 471), TI. Ph: 4069 1447 or 4069 1383, Fax: 4069 2145 Disability Services Queensland, 136 Douglas Street, Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2829, Fax: 4069 2830, Mobile: 0417 798 429

HOn. David Kempton, MP for Cook Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Thursday Island Electorate Office

Commonwealth Centre, Hastings St,

Thursday Island Qld 4875

Phone 4069 1909

Fax

Toll Free 1800 802 391

4069 1620

Mareeba Electorate Office

Shop 11, Post Office Centre,

94 Byrnes St, Mareeba Q 4880

(PO Box 2251, Mareeba Q 4880)

Phone 4092 7608

Fax

Toll Free 1800 816 264

4092 7653

Email cook@parliament.qld.gov.au Indigenous Justice Program, Thursday Island Magistrates Court. Ph: 4069 2893, Fax: 4069 1438.

Hammond Island, Cr. Mario Sabatino, Ph: 4048 6009

Police - Badu Station, Nona st, Badu. Ph: 4069 4706

Iama, Cr. Getano Lui (Jnr), Ph: 4083 2651

Police - Bamaga Station, Lui Street, Bamaga.

Kubin, Moa, Cr. David Bosun, Ph: 4083 2402

Ph: 4069 3156, Fax: 4069 3485

Mabuiag, Cr. Keith Fell, Ph: 4083 2504 Masig (Yorke Is), Cr. Ted Nai, Ph: 4083 2751

Police - Horn Island Station, Nawie Street, Horn Island.

Mer (Murray Is), Cr. William Akee, Ph: 4083 2602

Ph: 4069 1377, Fax: 4069 2958

Poruma (Coconut Is), Cr. Philemon Mosby, Ph: 4083 2703

Police - Thursday Is Station, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1520, Fax: 4069 1432

Saibai, Cr. Ron Enosa, Ph: 4083 2803 St Pauls, Moa, Cr. Toshie Kris , Ph: 4083 2901 Ugar (Stephen Is), Cr. Rocky Stephen, Ph: 4083 2452 Warraber, Cr. Willie Lui, Ph: 4083 2552 / 4069 4940

State Government Clerk of the Court, Department of Justice and Attorney General. Corner of Douglas and Jardine Streets (PO Box 5),TI. Ph: 4069 1503, Fax: 4069 1438

Q-Build, Maintenance & Operations - (PO Box 397), Victoria Parade, TI., Ph: 4069 1127, 4069 1811, Fax: 4069 1778 Queensland Corrective Services, Probation & Parole. Level 1, 80-82 Douglas St (PO Box 1011), TI. Ph: 4090 2048, Fax: 4090 2061 Queensland Health Torres Sector, T.I Hospital, Victoria Prde, (PO Box 391), TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 1603

Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Policy, Torres Strait Regional Office, Ground Floor, Torres Haus, Lot 1 - 46 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 94), TI. Ph: 4069 1243, Fax: 4069 1144, 4069 1781

for ALL health contacts - see page 58

Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, 37 Douglas Street (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4212 1101, Fax: 4090 3782

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Pearls Building, Victoria Parade,

Department of Education Torres Strait & Cape District Office, Education Queensland, Hargrave St (PO Box 117), TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734 Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Hargrave

FOR ALL HOSPITAL CONTACTS - See page 61 (PO Box 238), TI. Ph: 4069 1772, Fax: 4069 1385 Workplace Health and Safety, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 1959, Fax: 4069 2438, Mobile: 0407 011 654

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Commonwealth Government

Australia Post, Douglas St, Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797

Australian Customs Service, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 76), TI. Ph: 4083 1800, Fax 4069 1211

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Ground Floor, Pearls

Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Centre, Po Box 547, T.I. Ph: 4069 1899, Fax: 4069 1744

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), 1 Lui Street, Bamaga.

AFMA, Level 2 Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 376), TI. Ph: 4069 1990, Fax: 4069 1277

Centrelink Area Remote Service Centre - NPA, 7 Adidi St, Bamaga.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Thursday Island Office – Shop 2 Col Jones Building, 82 Douglas St (PO Box 471), TI 4875 Phone 4090 3079 Fax 4069 2573 see advert on this page

Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 24), TI. Ph: 4069 1185, Fax: 4069 1737 Ph: 4069 3142, 4069 3149, Fax: 4069 3398 Ph: 4069 3628, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Centrelink - Thursday Island, Cnr Hastings St & Victoria Pde, TI. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) FOR ALL CENTRELINK AGENCIES, SEE LISTINGS ON Page XX Department of Defence, Army, Hocking Point, PO Box 384 T.I., General inquiries Ph: 4069 0500, Fax: 4069 0560, Mob: 0429 879 151 Department of Defence, Navy, Hocking Point, PO Box 337, TI, General Inquiries Ph : 4069 0510, Fax : 4069 0560, Mob: 0428 772 627. Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, (PO Box 393), TI. Ph: 4069 1323, Fax 4069 1801

THURSDAY ISLAND OFFICE

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Torres Strait Treaty Liaison Office,

Shop 2 Col Jones Building 82 Douglas Street, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875

Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings Sts (PO Box 93), TI.

PO Box 471, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875

Department of Immigration and border protection

Ph: 4069 1495, Fax: 4069 1881

PH: (07) 40 903 079 FX: (07) 40 692 573 SUPPORTING THE TORRES STRAIT MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM

Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, Phone

4069 1292 (24 hours)

Fax

4069 1884 see advert on this page

Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection Torres Strait Office Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Pde & Hastings Street PO Box 299, Thursday Island, QLD 4875

Ph:

(07) 4069 1292 (24 hrs) Fax: (07) 4069 1884 www.immi.gov.au

Immigration Dob-In Line To report any unlawful non-citizens, illegal workers or people suspected of breaching conditions of their visa or the Torres Strait Treaty, please call/fax our free nation-wide dob-in line service on:

Ph: Fax:

1800 009 623 1800 009 849

Callers can remain anonymous if preferred. 106

Thursday Island Office Post: PO Box 403, Thursday Island QLD 4875 Address: Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Is Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 1.00pm Tel: (07) 4069 1393 • Fax: (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Office Tel: (07) 4051 2220 • Fax: (07) 4031 1592 Post: PO Box 14, Bungalow QLD 4870 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au www.warrenentsch.com.au

HON. Warren Entsch MP

Federal Member for Leichhardt Thursday Island Office, PO Box 403, TI Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Island Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 1.00pm Telephone (07) 4069 1393 Fax (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Office PO Box 14, Bungalow QLD 4870 Telephone (07) 4051 2220 Fax (07) 4031 1592 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au Web: www.warrenentsch.com.au

Notes & Important Numbers

See advert on adjacent page Senator Jan McLucas, Labor Senator for Queensland, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Cairns Office Tel: 4031 6009 or 1300 301 959 (cost of a local call), Fax: (07) 4031 6167

Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Level 1, Torres Strait Haus, 46 Victoria Parade (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 0700 or Tollfree: 1800 079 093 Fax 4069 1879 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Torres Strait Regional Authority – Land and Sea Management Unit 56 Douglas St, (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 0700 Fax 4069 2967 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Torres Strait Regional Authority – Native Title Office 56 Douglas St (PO Box 261), TI. Phone 4069 0700 Fax 4069 2582 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Notes & Important Numbers

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A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 79

St Teresa’s College - Abergowrie

3819 Abergowrie Road PMB 61. MS 102 Ingham, 4850 Phone 4780 8300 Fax 4777 4721 Email admin@abergowrie.catholic.edu.au Web www.abergowrie.catholic.edu.au All Boys 7-12 Secondary Residential College see advert on page 83

About Scales

Specialist Mental Health Service - Child Youth & Adult Mental Health Service - Thursday Island, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. 161 Douglas St, ‘Old Court House’, TI. (PO Box 391, TI). Ph: 4069 0695, Fax: 4030 6067 Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

All Pest & Weed Control 199 Newell St, Cairns Phone 4054 2888 Fax 4054 2877 Email admin@allpestandweed.com.au Web www.allpestandweed.com.au See advert on page 72

Allsigns Print & Design 149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo

131 Scott St, Cairns. See adverts on pages 2 , 75 & 85 Phone 4031 9669 Fax 4031 9660 Amart Sports Contact Russell Muller, Mob: 0407 963 448 537 Mulgrave Road Web www.aboutscales.com.au Shop 131 Stocklands Shopping Centre Email aboutscales@bigpond.com Phone 4033 6644 Sales and maintenance of scales and cash Web www.amartsports.com.au registers The biggest sport brands at great prices see advert on page 82

see advert on page 87

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd

Australia Post, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797

See advert on page 36 AFMA, Level 2 Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 376), TI. Ph: 4069 1990, Fax: 4069 1277

Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 24), TI. Ph: 4069 1185, Fax: 4069 1737

HS Ah Boo Taxi Service, 135 Douglas St., TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2070

Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812

Australia Post, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3126

Australian Customs Service, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 76), TI. 25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81), TI Phone 4069 1091 Ph: 4083 1800, Fax 4069 1211 Fax 4069 1678 Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Centre, Po Box 547, T.I. Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au Ph: 4069 1899, Fax: 4069 1744 Mango Flat, 183 Wasiu St, (PO Box 45), Bamaga Australian Helicopters, Horn Is. Ph: 4083 1700, Fax: 4069 1989 Phone 4069 3970 Australian Maritime Safety Fax 4069 3122 Authority (AMSA) Web: www.atsils.org.au Thursday Island Office – Shop 2 Col Jones See advert on page 65 Building, Absolute Cleaning, TI. 82 Douglas St (PO Box 471), TI 4875 PO Box 768, TI Phone 4090 3079 Phone Contact: Lindsay & Ellen Pearce Fax 4069 2573 Mobile 0423 284 008 see advert on page 106 Email acti@y7mail.com Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Ground Floor, Pearls Domestic & Commercial Cleaning

M & D M (Darin) Ah Boo, 94 Douglas St (PO Box 361), TI. Ph: 4069 1514, Fax: 4069 2042 Air BP, Horn Island Airport. Ph: Business Hours: 4069 2224, After Hours: 4069 2692 Fax: 4069 2225

AJ’s Car Rentals

30B Douglas St (PO Box 653), TI. Phone 4069 1534, Contact: Rita Gutchen Fax 40691 634 Email ajcars@live.com.au Web ajscarrentals.com.au

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), 1 Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3142, 4069 3149, Fax: 4069 3398

Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4090 2001 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 41

Alau Lodge, Umagico. Ph: 0428 779 100

B&B Electrical, PO Box 69, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3435

Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

Badu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Nona St, Badu. Ph: 4069 4463, Fax: 4069 4121. Email: baduikc@gmail.com

Alcohol Tobacco and other Drug Service (ATODS) - NPA, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. Bamaga Hospital, 82 Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4270.

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Badu Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, 201 Nona St, Badu. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

Badu Island Council Workshop, Tamwoy Street, Badu Island. Ph: 4069 4657, Fax: 4069 4052

Badu Freight Agency 199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Mobile 0488 007 228 Phone 4203 0988 Fax 4069 4530 Email manuel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 81

Badu Island Foundation Ltd Rm 6, 199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4203 0988 Fax 4069 4530 Email ceo@baduif.com.au See advert on page 81

Badu Hotel Cnr Chapman & Ahmat Sts, (PO Box 198), Badu Is. Phone 4069 4753 Fax 4069 4753 Email hotel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 81

Badu Postal AGency

Battery World 297 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns. Phone 4051 6677 Fax 4051 6577 Email cairns@batteryworld.com.au Web www.batteryworld.com.au Batteries for everything see advert on page 25 Kenny Bedford - Free Lance Photographer, Erub Island, Via TI, Ph: 4090 0064, Fax: 4069 4068, Email: kennybedford@hotmail.com Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2090

199 Nona St, Badu Island Phone 4203 0985 Fax 4069 4530

Besai Aluminium & Glass Service, 44 Main St., Mabuiag Island. C/- Mabuiag Island Council Office. Ph/Fax: 4069 4481. see advert on page 81

Bamaga & District Taxi Service, Sagaukaz St (PO Box 28), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3333, Fax: 4069 3143 Bamaga Ama Aukia Activity Centre, 245 Jacob St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3980 Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adidi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3106 Bamaga Centrelink: NPA Area Remote Service Centre, 7 Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3628, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Bamaga Dreamtime, Adidi St, (PO Box 94), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3222, Fax: 4969 3232 Bamaga HACC (Home & Community Care), 233 Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3305 Bamaga Health & Beauty, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Bamaga Historical/Tourist Information Centre, Lui St (PO Box 30), Bamaga Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 3777 Bamaga Hospital, 82 Sagaukaz St (PO Box 99), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3166, Fax: 4069 3314 Bamaga Hospital Dental Clinic, 82 Sagaukaz St (PO Box 99), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3166, Fax: 4069 3314 Bamaga Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), HACC Building, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: TBA. Bamaga News, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Bamaga Resort, Cnr Lui & Addidi Sts, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3328 Bamaga Safe House, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3223 Bamaga Service Station, Ph: 4069 3275 Bamaga Swimming Pool, Ph: 4069 3659 Bamaga Tavern, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3260 Bamagau Kazil Child Care Centre, Jacob Street, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3475 Bari Dhabu Fisheries Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap Email: Whapt01@yahoo.com.au. Mabuiag Island Fishers Group representing commercial community fishers Basalaya Kwaya, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Cygnet Repu. Ph: 4069 4548 Inter-denominational Mabuiag Choir Group providing traditional language hymn and contemporary Torres Strait Gospel singing

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel, Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4212 3000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent. see advert on page 96 Bobby’s Snack Bar & Aquarium, 86 Douglas St (PO Box 948), TI. Ph: 4069 1186 Boigu Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 66 Chamber St, Boigu. Ph: 4069 4066, Fax: 4069 4079. Email: boiguikc@gmail.com Boreen Electrics, Badu Island. Mobile: 0427 883 330. Contact Andy Allen. Rowena Buchanan, Long Beach, POW. Island. Ph: 4069 2725 B. S. Butcher, PO Box 224, TI. Ph: 4069 1006, Fax: 4069 1882

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Cairns Hardware & Cooktown Hardware Scott St, Cairns Phone 4040 2200 Howard St, Cooktown Phone 4043 0400 Web www.cairnshardware.com.au For all your hardware building requirements see advert on page 58

Cairns Link

Cape York Ice & Tackle PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone

4069 3695

Fax

4069 3765

Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 48

Phone 4053 7792 Mobile 0405 385 449 Fax 4027 9633 Email lisa@cairnslink.com.au Web www.cairnslink.com.au Providor and Shopping Services see advert on page 85

Cape Air Transport (CAT) Horn Island Phone 4090 3661 Fax 4090 3662 Local call 1300 136 811 Email catbase@cape-air-transport.com Web www.capeairtransport.com Single and Twin Engine Charters see advert on page 20

Cape York Accounting westcourt

CAPE YORK NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Office Location: 47-49 Maunds Rd, Atherton, Q 4883 Mailing Address: PO Box 907, Atherton, Q 4883 Phone

1300 132 262

Email admin@capeyorknrm.com.au Web

www.capeyorknrm.com.au see advert on page 4

Cape York Plumbing Co., Lot 35 Tradesmans Way, Seisia. PO Box 42, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3060. Cape York Rod & Rifle Safaris, Seisia Resort, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3467 Cape York Spares and Repairs, Opposite Bamaga BP. Ph: 4069 3803, Fax: 4069 3667 Cape York Traders, 201 Airport Rd (PO Box 30), Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0446. Cape York Weeds & Feral Animals Progam, PO Box 3, Cooktown, 4895. Ph: 4069 5020, 4069 5030, Fax: 4069 6997, Email: cywafap@bigpond.com

Carpentaria Contracting Torres Division Elec Lic: 12362 BSA: 728 995 ARC: AU03597 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Phone

4030 9999

Fax

4069 7074

After Hours 0427 903 177 PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com Fax 4031 1891 see advert on page 19 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Carpentaria Seafaris, Seisia, (PO Box 50, Bamaga). Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Ph: 4069 3254, Bookings Ph: 4091 6688 Accountants and tax return specialists see advert on page 18

Cape York camping - Punsand Bay

Centrelink, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St (PO Box 303), TI. Ph: 136 380, Fax: 4090 2037

Lot 11 Punsand Bay, via Bamaga Charles Passi Waibe Menshed, Douglas St, Thursday Island. Phone 4069 1722 Ph: 0417 200 126 Fax 4069 1403 CHURCH CONTACTS - see DETAILS on page 35 Email stay@capeyorkcamping.com.au Web www.capeyorkcamping.com.au Clerk of the Court, Department of Justice and Attorney General. Corner of The ultimate base for any Cape York adventure Douglas and Jardine Streets (PO Box 5),TI. Ph: 4069 1503, Fax: 4069 1438 see advert on page 16

see advert on page 60

Col Jones Betta Home living Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone

1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118

Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5 Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia Post Office, Douglas Street (opposite N.A.B.), TI. Ph: 4069 1547

Community Apprenticeships Australia 84-88 Cook St, Portsmith (Po Box 6795, Cairns) Phone 4033 3449 Fax 4033 3421 Email caa@mpath.com.au

see advert on page 44

Compass containers

Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 2420, Fax: 4069 2438 Department of Families, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr of Victoria Parade and Hastings Street, (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Torres Strait Treaty Liaison Office, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings Sts (PO Box 93), TI. Ph: 4069 1495, Fax: 4069 1881, Web: www.dfat.gov.au

Department Of Housing - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Client 42 Macochie Street, Cairns Service Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 514), TI. Ph: 4069 2188, Fax: 4069 2154 Phone 4032 2200 Mobile 0404 343 136 Department of Immigration and After Hours 4032 2111 border protection Email compasscontainers@bigpond.com Commonwealth Centre, Shipping containers of all shapes and size Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, see advert on page 84 Phone 4069 1292 (24 hours) Cooktown Hardware & Cairns Hardware Fax 4069 1884 Scott St, Cairns see advert on page 106 Phone 4040 2200 Department of Main Roads, 1st floor Four Winds Building, Cnr. Blackall St. Howard St, Cooktown & Victoria Parade (PO Box 471), TI. Ph: 4069 1447 or 4069 1383, Fax: 4069 Phone 4043 0400 2145 Web www.cairnshardware.com.au DFK Kidsons – LEADING ACCOUNTANTS For all your hardware building requirements see advert on page 58

Coral Sea Concrete

PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

D Dar-Lyn Consultancy Service, 64 Chester St., (PO Box 805), TI. Ph: 4090 3300 Mobile: 0427 691 255 Dauan Convenience Store, Dauan Island. Ph: 4090 0708, Fax: 4090 0728 Dauan Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Dauan. Ph: 4090 0233 or 4069 4609, Fax: 4069 4257. Email: dauanikc@gmail.com Dauan Island Ferry Service, Serving Dauan and Saibai, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4266, Fax: 4069 4257

and business advisers Level 1, 345 Sheridan St Cairns, North Cairns PO Box 548 North Cairns. Phone 4031 1390 Fax 4031 1490 Mobile 0407 033 985, Contact: Brian Woods Email brianwoods@dfkkidsons.com.au Web www.dfkkidsons.com.au Disability Services Queensland, 136 Douglas Street, Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2829, Fax: 4069 2830, Mobile: 0417 798 429

Diversworld Shop 1, 123 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip. see advert on page 40

Dauan Workshop, Dauan Is. Ph: 4069 4213 Fax: 4069 4213

Debra Rose Enterprise Funeral Directors, PO Box 366, TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Mob: 0458 403 706, Fax: 4090 3664. Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Policy, Torres Strait Regional Office, Ground Floor, Torres Haus, Lot 1 - 46 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 94), TI. Ph: 4069 1243, Fax: 4069 1144, 4069 1781 Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, 37 Douglas Street (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4212 1101, Fax: 4090 3782 Department of Defence, Army, Hocking Point, PO Box 384 T.I., General inquiries Ph: 4069 0500, Fax: 4069 0560, Mob: 0429 879 151 Department of Defence, Navy, Hocking Point, PO Box 337, TI, General Inquiries Ph : 4069 0510, Fax : 4069 0560, Mob: 0428 772 627. Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, (PO Box 393), TI. Ph: 4069 1323, Fax 4069 1801 Department of Education Torres Strait & Cape District Office, Education Queensland, Hargrave St (PO Box 117), TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734

Elikiam Holiday Park 1 Miskin Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 8

HON. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt Thursday Island Office, PO Box 403, TI Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Island Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 1.00pm Telephone (07) 4069 1393 Fax (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Office PO Box 14, Bungalow QLD 4870 Telephone (07) 4051 2220 Fax (07) 4031 1592 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au Web: www.warrenentsch.com.au See advert on page 106

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Ergon Energy

Fernandez Music

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au Want to save on your power costs? see advert on page 43 Erub Indigienous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Madige Village, Erub. Ph: 4069 4765, Fax: 4069 4000. Email: darnleyikc@gmail.com Exxon Mobil - Torres Strait Refuelling Service, Horn Island, Airport. Ph: 4069 1319, Fax: 4069 2646, A/H: 4069 1334

Eyedentity Main clinic: Shop 63 Stockland Shopping Centre, Mulgrave Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 7575 Fax 4033 7576 Email eyedentityoptometrists@bigpond.com see advert on page 71

F Family Support Program (Mental Health) Torres Strait PHCC, Ph: 4069 0400

Federal Car & Ute Hire Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire see advert on page 12

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on page 12

Federal Tyres 207 Scott St, Bungalow Phone 0437 114 143 Email federaltyres@gmail.com Web www.federaltyres.com.au Quality 4x4 and performance street tyres See advert on page 98

The Fence Shop Lot 5, Southgate Cl, Woree Qld, 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow Phone 4054 5500 Fax 4054 5522 Email fenceshop@bigpond.com 112

See advert on page 45

43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. see advert on page 70

The Fotoman - Fine Portraits & Framing Mobiles 0408 698 594, or 0407 219 853 Contact John S. Steciuk Email serg1950@yahoo.com.au On location portraits and weddings

Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry see advert on page 53 Gary Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilderness Safaris, Lot 25 Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3400, Fax: 4069 3155

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 8

GBr Helicopters Phone 07 4081 8820 Email ops@gbrhelicopters.com.au Web www.gbrhelicopters.com.au Your first choice in the Torres Strait see advert on page 6

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on page 28 Goemulgau Kwod Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Cygnet Repu. Ph: 4069 4580 Goemulgaw TSI Corporation, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Sophie Luffman Ph: 4069 4580, Email: mabuigiw.pbc@gmail.com Mabuiag Island Native Title Body

Gori Marble & Granite

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 68

Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327

Great Wall, Motoco Cairns

303 - 309 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone 4046 6333 Web www.motoco.com.au Email salescairns@motoco.com.au See advert on page 33

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

Home and Community Care (HACC), 101 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886

HOOKER BOATS 31 Muir St, Bungalow Phone 4041 7171 Fax 4041 7172 Email info@hookerboats.com Web www.hookerboats.com Home Safe Every Time! see advert on page 26 Horn Island Aboriginal Corporation, Chairman Mr Jefferey Bosuen PO Box 10, Horn Island. Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100 Horn Island Supermarket, 2-6 Airport Road, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2448, Fax: 4069 2298

Horn Island Tours / Torres Strait Heritage Museum (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com see advert on page 93

see advert on page 80

Gud Pasin Biznis

26 Chester Street (PO Box 805), TI. Contact Darlene Fell Phone 4090 3300 Mobile 0427 903 300 Email darlenefell67@bigpond.com Website www.gudpasinbiznis.com

H HACC (Home & Community Care) Bamaga, 233 Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3305 HACC (Home & Community Care) Thursday Island, 101 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886

Haden

7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 19

Hammond Island Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Wonie Rd, Hammond Island. Ph: 4069 1865, Fax: 4069 1865. Email: hammondikc@gmail.com

Hammond Island Ferry

PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on page 45

H&R Block tax accountants

for health contacts - see page 58 FOR HOSPITAL CONTACTS - See page 61

I Iama Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Church Rd, Iama. Ph: 4090 0014, Fax: 4090 0017. Email: dawitaccaggie@yahoo.com.au Iama Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, 20 Mosby St, Iama. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

IBIS catering & functions services

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 34

IBIS Thursday Island Main Store Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 88 ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Ph: 4069 2990, Fax 07 4069 2995

Department of Immigration and border protection Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, Phone 4069 1292 (24 hours) Fax 4069 1884 see advert on page 106

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au “The Air Charter Professionals” - Fixed Wing and Helicopters See advert on page 2 Indigenous Justice Program, Thursday Island Magistrates Court. Ph: 4069 2893, Fax: 4069 1438. Injinoo Campus - NPA State College Preschool, Francis St, Injinoo. Ph: 4090 4888, Fax: 4069 3131 Injinoo Campus, NPA State College Primary School, Francis St, Injinoo. Ph: 4090 4888, Fax: 4069 3131

Injinoo Centrelink (Agent), NPA Regional Council, McDonnell Close, Injinoo. Ph: 4083 0158, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

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Injinoo Childcare Centre, Cnr Bowie St, Lot 102 Macdonnell Cl, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3510 Injinoo Community Service Group, 26 Pablo St, Injinoo. Ph: 4083 0360 Injinoo Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), 52 Bowie St, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3761 or 4060 9133, Fax: 4069 3253. Email: Sandra.Sebasio@nparc.qld.gov.au Injinoo Outside School Hours Care, 94 Macdonnell Cl, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3109. Injinoo Service Station, Ph: 4083 0011

Ireland’s Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on page 32

Island & Cape Cafe Horn Island Store, Ph: 4090 3331 see advert on page 89

Island Air & Ice BSA# 1245561, AU31745 PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Mobile Luke 0427 796 925 Email luke.islandair@hotmail.com see advert on page 20 Island Breeze Restaurant & Kiosk, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307 Island Rooster, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554

Island Villas 51 John St, TI. Phone 4203 0996 Email reservations@islandvillas.net.au Web www.islandvillas.net.au Fully self-contained, luxury villas. see advert on page 28

My Pathway 26 Victory Parade, TI Phone 4212 0000 Fax 4212 0700 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3400 Fax 4033 3401 Mail www.mpath.com.au 114

see advert on page 44

The Jardine Motel & Lodge

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 2005 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email reception@jardinemotel.com.au see advert on page 14

Jardine Lodge Budget Accommodation Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 2005 Fax 4069 1470 Free call 1800 650 447 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Web www.jardinemotel.com.au Email reception@jardinemotel.com.au see advert on page 14 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369 John Charlton’s Cape York Adventures, Ph/Fax: 4069 3302 Jumula Dubbins Hostel, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2122

K Kapu Milal Pics, Contact: Matilda Loban, Mob: 0408 051 676, Email: kapu.milalpics@gmail.com K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145. Kaiwalgal Rugby League, PO Box 44, TI. Ph: 4069 2989 or 4083 1014.

Kazu Pearl Friday Island, (PO Box 182, TI). Phone 4069 1268 Fax 4069 1912 Email kazupearl@bigpond.com

HOn. David Kempton, MP for Cook Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Thursday Island Electorate Office Commonwealth Centre, Hastings St, Thursday Island Qld 4875 Phone 4069 1909 Fax 4069 1620 Toll Free 1800 802 391 Mareeba Electorate Office Shop 11, Post Office Centre, 94 Byrnes St, Mareeba Q 4880 (PO Box 2251, Mareeba Q 4880) Phone 4092 7608 Fax 4092 7653 Toll Free 1800 816 264 Email cook@parliament.qld.gov.au Kenny Bedford - Free Lance Photographer, Erub Island, Via TI, Ph: 4090 0064, Fax: 4069 4068, Email: kennybedford@hotmail.com

Kigu Dancers Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap. Email: Whap01@yahoo.com.au Kleenwacks Cleaning & Gardening Services, 5 Summer St (PO Box 209), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2757

Koori Mail PO Box 117, Lismore, 2480. Phone 02 66 222 666 Fax 02 66 222 600 Email editor@koorimail.com Kubin Centrelink (Agent), Lot 12, Italgua Yabu, Kubin Community, Moa Island. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Kubin Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Kubin Village, Moa. Ph: 4090 0981, Fax: 4069 4465, Email: kubinikc@gmail.com

L Lagaw Asmer Communications Inc., 69 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1524, Fax: 4069 1844

JOEY LAIFOO, ARTIST/PRINT MAKER Mobile 0431 447 261 Fax 07 4036 3247 Email contact@joeylaifoo.com.au Web www.joeylaifoo.com.au Ron Laifoo, 75 Douglas St, (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2900. Fax: 4069 2118. Le’s Takeaway Meals & Restaurant, Douglas St, (PO Box 23), TI. Ph: 4069 2733, Fax: 4069 1926

LEGAL AID QUEENSLAND Call the Indigenous Inormation Line Phone 1300 650 143 Web www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

LMC Construction & Maintenance

LMC Yard and Property Maintenance

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Lifelink Communications & Electronics (LLC), PO Box 443, TI. Phone: 4069 2321, Fax: 4069 2432

Local Appliance Rentals (Col Jones)

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Mobile 0488 867 737 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.localappliancerentals.com.au Rent almost any new product today see advert on page 131

Lotsa Print and Signage 10 Teamsters Cl Pt Douglas, Qld, 4877 Phone 4099 3366 Fax 4099 3161 Email port@lotsa.com.au Web www.lotsa.com.au Print, sign and display products

QBCC# 1223248 Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 See advert on page 74 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge All commercial and residential works, servicing the and LOYALTY BEACH 4WD TOURS CAPE YORK Torres Strait and NPA Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. see advert on page 29 (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) LMC eLECTRICAL & rEFRIGERATION Web www.loyaltybeach.com QBCC# 1223248 Booking office 4069 3456 (Camping bookings) Phone 4069 1174 Patsy 4069 3808 (Camping bookings) Fax 4090 3685 Phone 4069 3372 (4WD Tour bookings) Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Fax 4069 3770 Electrical and refrigeration work for commercial, Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape York’s Hidden Tropical Paradise. Discover domestic and industrial sectors see advert on page 42 Australia’s northern-most point on a 4WD tour. see advert on page 15

LMC Glass & Aluminium Workshop

QBCC# 1223248 M Phone 4069 1174 M & M Mini Mart, Hammond Island, (PO Box 191, TI.) Fax 4090 3685 Ph: 4090 3344, Fax: 4090 3322 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Mabuiag Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, Mabuiag. Services include: windows, doors, screens, Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) windscreen replacement, locks and perspex see advert on page 56

LMC vinyl & floor coverings

Mabuiag Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC) Ngalpun Ngulaigau Lag, TSIRC Council Office, Mabuiag Island.Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4090 0213 Email: mabuiagikc@gmail.com

QBCC# 1223248 Mabuiag Island NILS Program, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Flora Warrior Ph: 4069 4662, Fax: 4027 9405, Email: mabuiag.nils@gmail.com Phone 4069 1174 Provide safe, no interest loans to eligible families to purchase household items Fax 4090 3685 Email reception@lmcconstruction.com.au Mabuiag Mowing and Grass-Cutting Services, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Pastor John Allan Repu. Ph: 4069 4768, Email: John.Repu@gmail.com Domestic and commercial installations of vinyl, plank vinyl, carpet, floating floors and tiles Malu Paru Restaurant, Grand Hotel Motel, 6 Victoria Pde, TI. see advert on page 48

Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327

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MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com see advert on page 26 Masig Convenience Store, Yorke Island. Ph: 4090 0990, Fax: 4090 0511 Masig Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC, Cnr Barneys and Dans Sts, Yorke Island (Yorke Is.). Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on page 62

Maza’s Signs, Maza Kelly Mobile

0458 173 070

McDonald Charter Boats PO Box 764, TI Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au

Mura Workshop, T.I. Ph/Fax: 4069 2736 Museum, Torres Strait Historical Society, Green Hill Fort, TI. Ph: 4069 1551. Open by appointment only. Des Murfet, 16 Millman St, TI. Ph: 4069 1328, Fax: 4069 2623

N Nai-Beguta Agama Inc, New Mapoon Aboriginal Community, Via Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au National Australia Bank, 54 Douglas St. (corner Hastings St.), TI. Phone: 132 265, Fax: 4069 1651

National Indigenous Times Phone 1300 786 611 Email enquiries@nit.com.au New Mapoon Arts Centre, Ph: 4083 0271 New Mapoon Centrelink (Agent), Nai-Beguta Agama Aboriginal Corp., 42 Langie Draha Street. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) New Mapoon Child Care Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3074, Fax: 4069 3191

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway 49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894 see adverts on pages 54 & 92

see advert on page 46 Mental Health Service - Child Youth & Adult Mental Health Service Thursday Island, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. 161 Douglas St, ‘Old Court House’, TI. (PO Box 391, TI). Ph: 4069 0695, Fax: 4030 6067 Moa Investment Co-op, Stephen Island. Ph: 4069 4130

Mona’s Bazaar 78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 130 Mosby Enterprises Pty. Ltd., Yorke Island. Ph: 4069 4077

Motoco Group Cairns 303 - 309 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone 4046 6333 Web www.motoco.com.au Email salescairns@motoco.com.au See advert on page 33

Motoco Lifestyle CENTRE 317 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6355 Web: www.motoco.com.au Sales, service, parts and accessories See advert on page 67 Mura Kaimel Playgroup, Ph: 4069 2306. Mura Kosker Sorority Inc., PO Box 148, TI. Ph: 4069 1663 or 4069 1622. Fax: 4069 1298, Email: reception@murakosker.org.au

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Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation, PO Box 198, Badu Island. Ph: 4203 0986, Fax: 4069 4530. PBC Support Officer, Mob: 0488 042 660. Chair: Mr Peo Ahmat, Mob: 0497 781 966. Email: support@BaduPBC.org.au

New Mapoon Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Brown St, New Mapoon. Ph: 4069 3444, Fax: 4069 3107. Email: newmapoonikc@gmail.com New Mapoon Youth Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Northern Blue Charters, Ph: 03 9530 9525, Fax: 03 9530 4492 Mob: Bob 0407 126 755 NPA Menshed, Seisia Rd, New Mapoon, Ph: 4069 3174 or 0417 200 172 NPA Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Indigenous Community Sport & Recreation Program (ICSRP), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3388 Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC), PO Box 200, Bamaga Ph: 4090 4100, Fax 4069 3264. Mayor: Bernard Charlie, For more NPARC contacts, see details on page 104 Northern Xposure, PO Box 831, TI. Band information and bookings details can be found by visiting www.northernxposure.com NPA Airport, Airport Rd, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3383 NPA Centrelink Area Remote Service Centre, 7 Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3628, or Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) NPA Electrics, Lot 21 Tumena Street, Seisia. Ph: 4045 5518, Fax: 4045 6764 NPA Family Resource Centre, Lot 10 Adidi St (PO Box 84), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3555. Fax: 4069 3548 NPA Healing Centre, 54 Peter Street (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3811, Fax: 4083 0099 NPA Party Hire, PO Box 195, Bamaga. Mob: 0419 863 015 NPA Rangers, Injinoo. Ph: 4069 3875 NPA Refuse Tip, Ph: 4069 3252 (Mon to Fri: 8pm to 4pm) NPA Womens Shelter - Domestic Violence Help 24 hour Crisis Shelter, Lui St (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3020 or 4069 3010, Fax: 4069 3184 NPA Safe House, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3223

NQ Solar Corner of Scott and Lyons Streets, Cairns Phone 4041 1911 Fax 4051 3966 Email info@nqsolar.com.au Web www.nqsolar.com.au Your alternative energy specialists see advert on page 86

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 63 Nurapai Kazil Centre, Nawie St, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2344

one steel metal centre Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 07 4035 4677 Fax 07 4035 4438 Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com see advert on page 87

Pearl Island Seafoods

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles 157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 53 Police - Badu Station, Nona st, Badu. Ph: 4069 4706 Police - Bamaga Station, Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3156, Fax: 4069 3485 Police - Horn Island Station, Nawie Street, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 1377, Fax: 4069 2958 Police - Thursday Is Station, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1520, Fax: 4069 1432 Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - NPA, Indigenous Community Sport & Recreation Program (ICSRP), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3388

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 74

Ports North Main Wharf, (PO Box 570), TI. VHF Ch. 16 Phone 4069 1405 Fax 4069 1768 Mobile 0427 593 915 Email enquiries@portsnorth.com.au Web www.portsnorth.com.au Port Authority for Thursday and Horn Islands see advert on page 74 Poruma Indigenous Knowledge Centre (TSIRC), Main St, Poruma. Ph: 4069 4033, Fax: 4069 4280. Email: poruma.library@gmail.com

PowerSavvy - Ergon Energy Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au Want to save on your power costs? see advert on page 43

11 Douglas St, (PO Box 764), TI. Phone 4069 2135 Contact Jerome Kalwij Fax 4069 2136 Seafood buyer, wholesaler and retailer of seafood, specialising in crayfish Pearson Taxi, B & S Pearson Taxi Service, TI. Ph: 4090 3600

PetSTOCK 287 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4031 5049 Email tjakubovsky@petstock.com.au Web www.petstock.com.au Free delivery to freight provider depots in Cairns see advert on page 72

PFD foodservices 34 Redden Street, Portsmith, Cairns. Phone 4033 3700 Fax 4033 3777 Email cairns@pfdfoods.com.au Suppliers to the hospitality and catering industry see advert on page 49

Precruitment

Level 15, Cairns Corp. Tower, 15 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4034 5000 Fax 4034 5050 Email cairns@precruitment.com.au Web www.precruitment.com.au see advert on page 44

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QantasLink Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4212 3000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 21 Q-Build, Maintenance & Operations - (PO Box 397), Victoria Parade, TI., Ph: 4069 1127, 4069 1811, Fax: 4069 1778

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 66

Queensland Ambulance Service TI PO Box 103, Thursday Island Phone 4069 2926 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000

Queensland Ambulance Service Bamaga 9 Saguakaz St, Bamaga Phone 4083 0337 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000 Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Pearls Building, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 238), TI. Ph: 4069 1772, Fax: 4069 1385

Queensland Country Credit Union Cnr Kerr Point Dve and Commercial Ave, Weipa Phone 07 4069 7555 Fax 07 4069 7222 Email weipa@qccu.com.au Web www.qccu.com.au Queensland Corrective Services, Probation & Parole. Level 1, 80-82 Douglas St (PO Box 1011), TI. Ph: 4090 2048, Fax: 4090 2061 Queensland Country Womens Assoc., Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4090 3179 Queensland Health Torres Sector, T.I Hospital, Victoria Prde, (PO Box 391), TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 1603

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Ranbuild Mareeba 6-8 Martin Tenni Drive, Mareeba Industrial, 4880 Phone 4092 5442 Fax 4092 7610 Email dave.byrne@mdfi.com.au Web www.ranbuild.com.au See advert on page 84 R. & R. Motors, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900 or 4069 2101 (Workshop), Fax: 4069 2118 R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434 Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au Red Dust Radio 91.9FM, NPA. Ph: 4096 3356. Reef Aircraft Engineering, Airport Road, (PO Box 9), Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3700

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Ph/Fax 4034 2403 Mobile 0419 751 619 Contact Craig Bethune Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes see advert on page 40

Remote Tax PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on page 91 Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653 Returned & Services League (RSL), Sub-Branch, TI. PO Box 475, TI. Club President: Ph: 4069 2449 (After Hours), Club Secretary: Ph: 4069 1976 Reubens Snack Bar/Newsagent, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492

RJ Bartlett Photography PO Box 149, Bamaga Phone 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com see advert on page 73

Rob Roy Earthmoving

See Hop Trading

PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, road construction, bitumen sealing see advert on page 25

48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 55

Robert Clarke Builders, PO Box 419, TI. Ph: 4069 2220, Fax: 4069 2254

Seisia BP, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3897

Roko Pearls, Roko Island via Bamaga. PO Box 700, TI. Ph: 4069 1769, Fax: 4069 1924

Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067

Rosie Ware Designs 78 Hargrave St, Green Hill (PO Box 555), TI. Mobile 0427 692 801 Phone 4069 2800 Email rosieware@bigpond.com Web www.rosiewaredesigns.com Artist Designer, Lino-block textile printer see advert on page 24 Roy Boiiz Cleaning & Gardening Services, Ph: 0497 902 244 Royal Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3623 (bottleshop)

RPS 135 Abbott St, Cairns. Phone (07) 4031 1336 Fax (07) 4031 2942 Email cairns@rpsgroup.com.au Web www.rpsgroup.com.au Surveying & Mapping, Urban Planning & Design, Project Management, Landscape Architecture see advert on page 91

Run Way Kiosk Horn Island Airport, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2145 Food, drinks and magazines. Catering available. see advert on page 22

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 64

for all SCHOOL contacts - see page 82 Sea Swift Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au see advert on page 50

Seisia Centrelink (Agent), Seisia Council Office, 72 Tumema St, Seisia. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Seisia Enterprises, 5 Nawia St, Seisia. Ph: 4203 0990, Fax: 4083 0000 Seisia Fishing Club, Mugai St, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0275 Seisia Holiday Park, 6 Koraba Rd (PO Box 81), Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3917 or 4069 3473 Seisia Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3883 or 4069 3884, Fax: 4069 3180. Email: Mabalene.Gebadi@nparc.qld.gov.au Seisia Kiosk & Restaurant, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3703 Seisia Meat Processing Plant, Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0201 Seisia Party Hire, C/- PO Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3813 Seisia Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3884 Seisia Styles, Ph: 0428 660 694 Seisia Supermarket, Tumena St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3218, Fax: 4069 3718 Seisia Wharf, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3158

Shane Tibbs & Associates 206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au For all your home and business insurance needs see advert on page 63 Shiba’s Kiosk, Douglas St (Hospital Kiosk), TI. Ph: 4069 2102 Silva Seekee, (BSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434 Silverleaf Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655

Soewell Program (Mental Health) NPA Bamaga PHCC, Ph: 4069 3200, After Hours: Women’s Shelter - 4069 3020

Solwata (Col Jones)

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Email www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 5 Somerset Building Company, Ph: 4061 9158, Fax: 4061 9164

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Sosure DVD Productions (Cairns Media Corporate Productions) 310 Draper Street, Cairns Phone 4051 7256, Contact: Harry Southall Mobile 0412 983 357 Email cairnsme@gmail.com Web www.thursdayislandblogspot.com.au We use broadcast equipment at domestic rates see advert on page 93 Specialist Mental Health Service - Child Youth & Adult Mental Health Service - Thursday Island, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. 161 Douglas St, ‘Old Court House’, TI. (PO Box 391, TI). Ph: 4069 0695, Fax: 4030 6067

Thursday Island Pharmacy

96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055 Full prescription service, free pharmacist advice and a broad range of services and products. see advert on page 73

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

see advert on page 59

Sports Stadium, Loban Road, TI. Phone: 4069 1192.

T.I. Bulk Meats, 97 Douglas St (PO Box 629), TI. 4878 Ph: 4069 2622, Fax: 4069 2633

St Pauls Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, St Pauls. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre)

TI Family Relationship Centre, 82 Douglas St, TI.Ph: 4069 2361 Helping families build better relationships

Star of the Sea, Waiben Esplanade, TI. Ph: 4069 2585, Fax: 4069 2642

TI Marine (SEE HOP TRADING)

48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 55

TI Primary Health Centre, 74 Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0400, Fax: 4069 2862. TI Primary Health Centre Dental Clinic, 74 Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0400, Fax: 4069 2862.

Straits Hire, Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 0437 007 821, Fax: 4061 9164

TI Motors, TI. Ph: 4090 3117, Fax: 4090 3110

Strait Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655, Fax: 4069 1965

TI Rent-A-Car

Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com Suzie’s Stylez, 40 Douglas St (PO Box 156), TI. Ph: 4090 3888, Mob: 0427 409 038

T TAFE Queensland North - Bamaga, Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3214, Fax: 4069 3371 TAFE Queensland North - Thursday Island, Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Ph: 4212 1500, Fax: 4069 1610

Tama Mudh Motel 138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4900 Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on page 81 Tamwoy Development Association Inc., PO Box 356, TI. Ph: 4090 2075, Fax: 4069 1152

Taylor Byrne Valuers

Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

T.I. Taxi Service, 75 Douglas St (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2888, Fax: 4069 2118 T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

T.I. TV Repairs

Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 42

TOLL MARINE LOGISTICS

Customer Enquiries: FREECALL 1800 640 079 24 Tingira St, Portsmith, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4038 7777 Email suzanne.jia@tollgroup.com Main Wharf, Thursday Island Phone 4069 1239 Fax 4069 1139 Email klaus.weber@tollgroup.com & belinda.cunningham@tollgroup.com Web www.tollgroup.com/tollmarinelogistics

104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone 4044 5700 see advert on page 51 Mobile 0438 345 128 Top End Motors, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3182, Fax: 4069 3182 Fax 4051 3508 Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Torres Business Solutions Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au 10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation Phone 4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone see advert on page 97

Thursday Island Bowls Club, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2339 Thursday Island Centrelink, Cnr Hastings St & Victoria Pde, TI. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Thursday Island Child Care Centre, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2317, Fax: 4069 2594

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Torres News

Torres Straits Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1141, Fax: 4069 1176

25 Douglas St. (PO Box 436), TI. Phone 1300 TORRES (1300 867 737) Fax 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248) Editorial Email: editor@torresnews.com.au Advertising Email: ads@torresnews.com.au Accounting Email: accounts@torresnews.com.au see advert on page 71

TORRES PEARLS

Turtlehead Island, Escape River. (C/- PO Bamaga, 4876). Phone 4069 4694 Email torrespearls@hotmail.com Web www.torrespearls.com

Torres Property Services QLD

10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4203 0995 Email property@torresbusiness.com.au Property maintenance specialists. All general repairs and maintenance. see advert on page 76

Torres Shire Council (TSC)

Torres Shire Council Depot, Loban Road, (PO Box 171), TI. Ph: 4069 1306/4069 1336, Fax: 4069 1799/4069 1845

Torres Shire Council Library 68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. Phone 3077 9899 Email library@torres.qld.gov.au

see advert on page 129

Torres Strait Air

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) PO Box 7336, Cairns, 4870 Phone 4034 5700 Fax 4069 1868 Email info@tsirc.qld.gov.au Web www.tsirc.qld.gov.au Mayor: Fred Gela, CEO: Dania Ahwang

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Gaffney Haus, 69 Douglas Street, (PO Box 385) TI. Office 4069 1524 Studio Line 4069 2000 Email adminsales@tsima4mw.org.au Web tsima4mw.org.au The Voice of the Torres Strait see advert on page 77

Torres Strait Islands District Office, Education Queensland, PO Box 117, TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734. Call for details of related programs Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term) Torres Strait Maintenance Service, PO Box 371, TI. Ph: 4090 2158, Fax: 4090 2159

Torres Strait Real Estate

Enquiries 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email kellie@torresstraitrealestate.com.au Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 78

Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA)

Level 1, Torres Strait Haus, 46 Victoria Parade (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 0700 or Tollfree: 1800 079 093 Fax 4069 1879 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Phone 4080 4020 Email charters@torresair.com Torres Strait Regional Authority Web www.torresair.com Land and Sea Management Unit 56 Douglas St, (PO Box 261) TI. Facebook facebook.com/torresair Phone 4069 0700 Air charter services for Torres Strait, Cape York, Fax 4069 2967 Cairns & PNG Email info@tsra.gov.au see advert on back cover Web www.tsra.gov.au Torres Strait Co-operative Ltd., Cnr. Milman & Douglas St, Australian Government Agency (PO Box 339), TI. Ph: 4069 1571, Fax: 4069 1817

Torres Strait Glass & Glazing

Phone 0459 651 005 Contact Luke Nakachi (QBCC# 127 1141) admin@torresstraitglassandglazing.com Email Web www.torresstraitglassandglazing.com 24 hour service for Torres Strait and NPA see advert on page 57

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24 Outie St, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com see advert on page 93

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Torres Strait Vending (Tobacconist), Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Ph: 4069 1690, Fax: 4069 1640 Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., PO Box 322, TI. (The Boat Club) Ph: 4069 1915 Torres Strait Youth Recreation & Sporting Association Inc., PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496

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Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16 Phone 4069 1586, Contact: Sandie Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Lobster buyer specialising in wild caught lobster

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10 Pearl St, (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429 Email accountant@torresbusiness.com.au Registered tax agent and advice, accounting, bookkeeping services. see advert on page 92

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see advert on page 44 Rob Trevallion, Primary Health Care Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0423 or 4069 0421, Fax: 4069 2862

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 47

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U Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Umagico Centrelink (Agent), NPA Rregional Council, 4 Charlie St, Umagico. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Umagico Childcare Centre, Pascoe St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0111 Umagico Community Justice Group, 1 Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3623 Umagico Hire Cars, Umagico, Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108 Umagico Hotel, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3228

Uniting Church Hall, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2296

VICTIM ASSIST QUEENSLAND GPO Box 149, Brisbane Q 4001 Phone 1300 546 587 Fax 4039 8949 Email victimslinkup@justice.qld.gov.au Web www.justice.qld.gov.au see advert on page 101 Video 2000, 90 Douglas St, (PO Box 666), TI. Ph: 4069 2899, Fax: 4069 2889

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) TI PO Box 1018, TI. Emergency, phone 000 TI Police Station: 4069 1520 (non-emergency)

VOlunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Bamaga Emergency, phone 000 Bamaga Police Station: 4090 4500 (nonemergency)

Waiben Light Marine Services 83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Contact: Greg Pope & Tess Sard Phone 4069 2444 Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop see advert on page 27 Waibeni Youth Association. PO Box 499, TI. Ph: 4069 2449 Warraber Island Centrelink (Agent), TSIRC Office, Warraber. Toll-free: 1800 136 380 (Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre) Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

West Wing Aviation Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 10 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3281

Umagico Indigenous Knowledge Centre (NPARC), Charlie St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0333. Email: umagicoikc@gmail.com

Wongai Courts, Ph: 4069 2484

Umagico Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Charlie St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0333

Workplace Health and Safety, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 1959, Fax: 4069 2438, Mobile: 0407 011 654

Umagico Outside School Hours Care, 8 Young St, Umagico. Ph: 4083 0440 Umagico Service Station, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108 Untap Catering, Seisia Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

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