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May the (Gove) Force be with you

NHULUNBUY’S hard-working Police came together last Friday, September 27, to pay their

respects to fallen comrades who have died in the line of duty.

National Police Remembrance

Day was commemorated outside the police station, where a crowd of community members

gathered to watch as wreaths were laid in respect of the tireless efforts of police across the

country.

Photos from the event, Page 10 >>.

300PJs back on table

By MATT GARRICK NEW Federal Minister for Industry Ian MacFarlane (at right addressing the meeting) has fronted a meeting in Nhulunbuy on Monday afternoon, where

he announced 300PJ of gas was back on offer to Rio Tinto to try to secure Gas-to-Gove.

Accompanied by the Chief Minister Adam Giles, Mr MacFarlane spoke to a half-empty Town Hall

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GOVE'S FUTURE

Local anger at ‘Gutless’ Chief . . .

By MATT GARRICK LOCALS say Chief Minister Adam Giles lacked the “guts” to front up to the wider community after he made a brief visit to Gove last week.

Mr Giles was in the region to address a Nhulunbuy Regional Development Committee meeting last Tuesday, September 24, attended by a selection of heads of local businesses and organisations.

Mr Giles also returned to the town with new Federal Minister for Resources Ian MacFarlane on Monday, September 30, when he did front a community meeting, attended by about 60 people.

But before this second, largely unpublised meeting, some local business owners expressed their view that they IF Rio Tinto shuts down their Gove refinery, what will happen to the township of Nhulunbuy?

Business owners, their staff, service operators, traditional owners and all the other residents of Gove have been forced to look at this question, once again, as the mining company teeters towards a decision on whether they will or won’t do so.

While some residents have reluctantly accepted they may have

had been left out of the conversation.

Some said Mr Giles should have made the time to speak with more people while he was here, about the issue of getting Gas-to-Gove, and the role he played in renewing uncertainty about the future of the region.

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Manager Nicky Mayer said the Chief Minister was “gutless”.

“According to people who were there, what he spoke about in that meeting, it would’ve been nice if he’d had the guts to present that to the rest of the community.

“If what he said was the case, if it is Rio Tinto that aren’t playing the game, well why not come and tell the community that?”

Representative of Regional Development Australia NT Denise Fincham, who to shut-up shop if the plant closes, many said that this wasn’t the main issue giving them stress in their lives of late.

The big one has been the fact that Rio Tinto have failed to make a decision on the refinery’s fate for nearly a year, while people’s livelihoods have been left hanging in the balance.

This lack of an answer has left business owners feeling stranded,

attended the committee meeting with Mr Giles, said it was unfortunate the wider community didn’t have the chance to make him aware of their concerns.

She said although the committee had been grateful to hear directly from Mr Giles, the Chief still continued to shirk away from taking any share of the blame in the situation.

“Mr Giles doesn’t accept how his reneging on Terry Mills’ original gas deal of 300PJ has affected this situation.

“He doesn’t accept that that’s where things went terribly wrong, and when Rio were given the opportunity to walk away from it.”

President of the Arnhem Club David Mitchell has agreed that when Mr Giles “welshed” on the original deal on Darwin Show Day in July was when things began

and like pawns in a giant political game above their heads.

As Kelly Murray from Gove Tackle World and Outdoors put it: “We can’t forward plan anything - we’ve just had enough of Rio Tinto toying with our lives.”

In their own words, a few of the many people affected by Rio Tinto’s impending decision have spoken about what would happen to them should the refinery close.

Survey underway AT present the NT Chamber of Commerce East Arnhem office is conducting a survey on their members and stakeholders, to try and determine how businesses in town have been impacted on during these trying times.

The chamber has said that from the information gathered, an impact assessment will be developed and distributed to help position regional businesses and the community to respond to future challenges and opportunities.

Owner of Gove Tackle World and Outdoors Kelly Murray with staff member Shannon Veltman.

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KELLY MURRAY Co-owner of Gove Tackle World and Outdoors.

If the refinery was to close, the town would die.

I know that we couldn’t, as a business, stay.

We wouldn’t have the turnover to help cover the rent. You need so much turnover within your shop to be able to cover your rent.

I can tell you that the losses I’ve made within the last 12 months, even with the people still in town, I’m probably down 40 to 50 per cent.

That’s huge - and that’s just because of the scare tactics, that’s not people actually leaving town.

So imagine what it’s going to be like when people actually do leave - when you’ve only got a certain amount of people left here.

We would certainly consider leaving, absolutely.

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Gove Peninsula Tennis Club manager Nicky Mayer.

to go downhill for the town once more.

Although he wasn’t part of the committee meeting with Mr Giles, Mr Mitchell had waited outside the boardroom where the meeting was to be held, to offer the Chief a few quiet words.

“Families like mine, we have investments in Nhulunbuy, and emotional investments.

“I looked into his eyes and they were the eyes of a man consigned to sending hundreds of his fellow Territorians to the scrap heap.”

Mr Mitchell conceded that he wasn’t sure what a public meeting with the Chief would have achieved.

“Except for a chance for everybody to scream and shout at him.”

Owner of Gove Tackle World and

Outdoors Kelly Murray said she had felt absolute anger that Mr Giles had not fronted up to the wider community.

“Why would he select just a few people to see?

“We’re a business with a lot at stake in this town.

“Don’t get me wrong, I know everyone has a lot at stake, but when you’ve got a business in this town, you’ve got leases and stock and all that sort of stuff, so I was annoyed that he didn’t take the opportunity to speak to the community.”

While in town, Mr Giles told Arafura Times he wanted to let businesses and residents of East Arnhem Land know that the government was firmly committed to the region.

“We are doing everything we can to try and get Rio across the line,” he said.

. . . Livelihoods at stake - What happens if the refinery shuts?

BALUPALU YUNUPINGU Traditional Owner, Board Member of Gumatj Corporation It will mean our business and our community will have no power, we’ll have nothing.

We would lose Yolngu-Balanda relations, we will lose everything.

Everything will just be gone - then nothing will happen.

I feel that Rio Tinto are just not telling us straight.

If they close, then I think they’re not sticking to the lease agreement, the agreement they signed with Yolngu people (the new 40-year lease, signed in Gove in 2012).

And also the Chief Minister - I think he’s hiding something.

I am worried about plans for our (Ski Beach) community, but also I know that if the refinery goes, we will continue to push for Traditional owner and Gumatj board member Balupalu Yunupingu. our plans to start mining for bauxite ourselves.

PHIL HERDMAN Owner of Gove Girri I’ll lose all my staff.

If your income is curtailed by 80 per cent, or who knows how much, then you just have to cut where you can.

Because I’m bound into a lease, I’ll have to stay. And the only way you can do it is cutback on your staff and not buy any more stock.

Once Rio goes, there’s no money in this town. And not just in the town, there’s no money out of town.

The town would stay alive

NICKY MAYER Manager of Gove Peninsula Tennis Club If Gove closes its doors with what’s going on, basically the club and my position would go back to a volunteer role, if that.

And the development stuff that we’ve done with the club over the last 10-15 years and where we’ve got it to today, that will all just stop.

Because we won’t be here.

For me, all the remote Indigenous work I’ve done over the years and the progress that that’s had over the last few years - I’m hoping to get funding to make that a full-time position.

But if the changes happen at the mine then all that hard work and all those opportunities for those kids in remote areas will just stop. So it’s not just affecting the people that work at the mine, it’s affecting the whole of East Arnhem Land.

because we’ve got the hospital.

If nothing else is in this town,

they’d always keep the hospital open.

Staff members of Gove Girri Santi Singh and Katie Gould with owner Phil Herdman.

DARRYL STEWART Owner of Amcal Pharmacy We’d have to work out whether we’re viable into the future.

And there’s a fairly big chance that we’d have to close down.

I dare say we’d probably also lose our banking, possibly Woolworths.

And seeing that we rely on a lot of our staff being attached to the mine, that would Owner of Amcal Pharmacy Darryl Stewart certainly throw a spanner in the works, having to source staff. with kids Maddy and Hamish, and staff member Derrian Rungan.

GOVE’S FUTURE

300PJs back on table << From Page 1 “This morning I was advised by my department that there was 300PJ available to the refinery over 10 years from a number of companies.

“We’ll now pass that information to Rio Tinto, but I wanted to make sure this community heard it first.”

Mr MacFarlane said two things had changed to facilitate the new agreement.

“We’ve now secured the gas, so we’re in the process of asking the companies involved, and that’s why I’m flying to Perth tomorrow morning.”

He said he would then be negotiating with those companies, along with Adam Giles, to make that gas available as soon as possible.

The decision remained firmly in Rio Tinto’s court, he said, but now they have the economic case on their table to keep the refinery open.

He denied that the new deal was a last ditch effort to save the town, after Rio Tinto announced late last month that curtailing production at the refinery was once again a possibility.

“I’ve only been in government

two weeks.

“In terms of a last ditch, this is the first step in a long journey to give Gove certainty.

“I’m looking forward and I’m not looking back - I just want to want to get Gove going again, and I’m going to do everything I can to get that to happen.”

Members of the crowd appeared to receive the decision cautiously, but some said if it could be believed, then it was a positive step in the right direction.

Chief Executive Officer of Dhimurru Steve Roeger said although it was great news, the community would still be waiting with bated breath.

“We’re all hoping we can believe it this time.

“There does seem to be still quite a bit of uncertainty, there are still deals to be struck.

“At the end of the day, we still don’t know if we have a commercial outcome from Rio’s point of view.”

President of the Chamber of Commerce Dave Suter echoed the sentiment that the news sounded promising.

“I’m happy that there is good dialogue on the table and that we are looking to the future and

looking forward.

“I’m glad that they have given us the security of the PJ’s that Rio want, and the ball’s now in Rio’s court - and that’s where it’s always been.”

Local member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker said she didn’t get a sense of jubilation and “bells and whistles” from the crowd’s reaction.

“I think the meeting’s turnout was disappointing, and it was a disappointing turnout because it was kept tightly under wraps.

“I think there were far more people in this community who have a vested interest in what’s going on, and would’ve wanted to hear and speak about it.”

“The community would welcome the new offer of 300PJ. “But the critical part of the link here is that Rio Tinto have said they will be sourcing fuel for the right price.

“So it all comes down to, will this gas be available at the right price?”

General Manager of Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh attended the meeting, but said it was too early to release a statement about the company’s reaction to the new offer.

Chief Minister visits amid fears Rio will pull the plug

Federal Minister for Industry Ian MacFarlane addressing Monday’s meeting. Chief Minister Adam Giles is in the background.

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POWER OUTAGE Members of the Gove Regional Development Committee with Chief Minister Adam Giles (centre).

CHIEF Minister Adam the original Gas-to-Gove not been putting much of an Lawrie said Mr Giles had Giles didn’t come to Gove deal promised for the region, effort into resolving this is- failed to “man up” and adto mince words last Tuesday, and bringing uncertainty of sue, whereas, he would say, dress the whole community.

September 24, when he told the town’s future back into they have put a greater effort “When they visited Nhua meeting of local lead- the local community. into resolving the issue than lunbuy, even Terry Mills ers their fight should be Although harsh words has been acknowledged.” and Dave Tollner were able with Rio Tinto, not the NT had been expected, particiMs Fincham said while to man up and face local Government. pants at the meeting seemed the meeting resolved noth- people but Adam Giles is Addressing Gove’s to accept Mr Giles’ word ing, said the minister’s visit ducking for cover.”

Regional Development that the government had had been appreciated.

While in town, Mr Giles Committee in Dhimurru’s worked hard to find gas When asked why he also pre-empted the fact boardroom, Mr Giles ap- for Rio. didn’t personally go down that Federal Minister for pealed to the group that the Members of the commit- and talk to business own- Industry Ian MacFarlane government had done all tee that attended the Gove ers in town while he was would offer an ultimatum it could. meeting included heads there, Mr Giles said it was to Rio when they met in “We have a huge amount of East Arnhem Chamber not about him talking to Canberra, last Wednesday. of gas on offer, and there o f C o m m e r c e , Y B E , everybody individually.

“He will be saying that have been a number of Dhimurru, Lirrwi Tourism, “It’s more about where I the Federal Government companies who have been Gumatj, Laynaphuy and can focus my efforts. are quite prepared to help, prepared to move heaven more.

“And I’m focusing my as long as they sign up for and earth to be able to assist Gove’s Representative efforts on making sure there the next 20 years.

Rio,” Mr Giles told Arafura for Regional Development are gas supply arrangements “No matter who owns Times.

Australia NT Denise Fin- with individual companies, it; whether they sell it or “We’re in a position now cham said it was good to and making sure that we otherwise, it’s got to be where we’re just waiting for hear directly from the Chief have coordinated conversa- signed up for the next 20 Rio to tell us exactly what Minister as to what the ef- tions with Rio or the Federal years.” their plans are.” forts of the NT government Government to make sure Mr Giles flew out from A hostile reception had had been. they are also putting every Gove directly after the been expected for Mr Giles, “There has been some- effort on the table to get the meeting, where he attended the man blamed by some of thing of a perception, I think, job done.” a press conference about his the townsfolk for changing that the NT Government had Opposition Leader Delia trip in Darwin.

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Photos of a rare Killer Whale, or orca, spotted off Groote Eylandt. Photos: Ross McDonald.

A DAD who went fishing with his 15-year-old son north of Groote Eylandt recently got a fantastic surprise in the form of a rare Killer Whale.

Territorian Ross McDonald said he had seen False Killer Whales in the waters off Groote Eylandt before but this was the first time he had seen an orca, better known as a Killer Whale (Orcinus orca).

“I’d heard about last year’s sighting of an orca off the Bromby Islands near Gove but I never expected to see them in this part of the world, it was quite amazing,” Mr McDonald said.

“As soon as I realised it was an orca I knew we had to get some photos of it straight away or else no one would have believed us.

“We watched the orca for about an hour from about 60-80m away.

“It seemed to be happy where

it was, surfacing every three or four minutes.”

Department of Land Resource Management (DLRM) senior scientist Carol Palmer thanked Mr McDonald for passing on information and photos to her, saying the sighting was only the second confirmation of an orca in Territory waters.

“Killer Whales are actually the world’s largest dolphin species and this is the second confirmed sighting of them in Territory waters so we are very excited by this and the photos really highlight how big these dolphins are,” Ms Palmer said.

“Receiving information from the public about sightings of orcas in Territory waters is so crucial and highlights how remote the NT is, that in the past 20 months we have had the first and second confirmed sighting of the largest dolphin in the world

on our doorstep.”

The first recorded sighting of Killer Whales was made near the largest Bromby Island by Goveites Hamish Simpson, Rob Clements and David Francis in April, 2012.

Ms Palmer said the department relies on the public to report this kind of information.

She urged members of the public who see Killer Whales in Territory waters to notify the Marine Wildlife Hotline (1800 453 941).

The Killer Whale is the top marine predator and perhaps the most widespread vertebrate on earth, occurring in all the world’s oceans.

Gumatj invite Abbott for a week in community PRIME Minister Tony Abbott, the man who has pledged himself to be a “Prime Minister of Indigenous Affairs” has been invited to spend a week in East Arnhem Land, to help him fulfil one of his election promises.

At this year’s Garma Festival, Mr Abbott told an audience and panel of Yolngu elders he hoped to spend his first week in charge visiting Gumatj country in East Arnhem Land.

“Why shouldn’t I, if you will permit me, spend my first week, as Prime Minister, should that happen, on your country,” said Mr Abbott.

Having failed on that pledge, local Aboriginal Corporation Gumatj have sent a formal invitation to Mr Abbott, asking him to spend a week with the members of the Gumatj clan within the next 12 months.

After his first week as head of government ended without sight of Mr Abbott in the region, social media erupted into a flood of angered spectators accusing the Prime Minister of braking his promise.

Head of the Abbott Coalition Government’s new Indigenous Advisory Council Warren Mundine has dismissed these claims.

“This idea he was going to do it in the first week is a bit crazy, because we know the Prime Minister of any government, the first week is setting up cabinet and getting on with the job.

“His promise was quite clear to everyone who has half a brain, that it was about being in an Aboriginal community on an annual basis and he wanted his first trip to be to Yolngu country.”

Mr Abbott has tried to clarify the comments he made at Garma by saying he was asking the Gumatj elders if they’d permit him to make a trip as Prime Minister to spend time on their country.

“If they extend that invitation it would be a tremendous honour.”

It is yet to be clarified if Mr Abbott has responded to the invitation by Gumatj to spend a week on their country, and if he does when he might consider doing so.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott (centre) with local Yolngu leaders Balupalu Yunupingu, Djunga Djunga Yunupingu, Dhundhana Yunupingu, Wali Wunungmurra, Galarrwuy Yunupingu, George Brayuwa Munungurr and Djawa Yunupingu at Garma in August.

Photo courtesy: Peter Eve and Yothu Yindi Foundation.

Scullion gets Indigenous Affairs FORMER East Arnhem mackeral fisherman Nigel Scullion has been appointed as the Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the new Liberal-Coalition Federal Government.

Mr Scullion, a Northern Territory Senator, was believed to be in poll position for the placement since the Federal Election campaign trail, when new Prime Minister Tony Abbott indicated he would most likely offer him the portfolio.

The position was offered up to Mr Scullion when the new government’s cabinet was picked in mid-September.

He said it was a great opportunity to make a fundamental change to this important area of national policy.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will be my sole responsibility in Cabinet.

“Having the support of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet ensures that I will have influence across all portfolios.”

The minister said his goal would be to achieve a demonstrable improvement in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the next three years.

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Hoggy punters take dip in the Black Sea WITH slicked back hair and an Elvis swagger, singer Mikelangelo looked like he’d be more suited to downtown Las Vegas than the Hog Shed.

But looks are deceiving, and when he and his Gentlemen hit the stage last Sunday night, Nhulunbuy was treated to a unique burst of cabaret, music and fun.

The acclaimed gypsy band, Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, have been travelling around the remote Territory, brought on the road by Artback NT. Performing Arts Touring

Manager for Artback NT Angela O’Donnell said the organisation was trying to get as much arts activity across the Top End as possible.

The band played Alice Springs, Katherine, and the night before they played Hog Shed the group was onstage at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.

“I tell you, the Hog Shed was the last gig of the tour, and I think it was the best possible place to finish up.”

The performance marked the first time Artback NT had ever done something at the Hog Shed.

“Hopefully this performance

will be the first of many.”

One of the Black Sea Gentlemen, The Great Muldavio, said he heard the venue was the Opera House of the north.

“We will come back, once we get a gypsy caravan up here, then we can continue to travel.

“We just have to make sure the horses are well watered.”

The band were brought to the Hog Shed under recommendation of East Arnhem Blues Society member, Paula Thompson.

Bluesman Barry Charles, from the Sunshine Coast, also performed on the evening.

Photos, page 11.

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen. Photo: MEL GARRICK.

Capsicum spray is used in street brawl Police ‘under-resourced’ to deal with the situation CAPSICUM spray and tasers were pulled On The out on the streets of Beat Nhulunbuy late in the night of Saturday, with September 21, to try to calm a street brawl NT which broke out near Police the pubs.

About 100 people had gathered along Franklyn and Westal Streets to watch a punch-up.

The majority of those on the street were intoxicated, police said.

Police were forced to use their capsicum spray on a group of people to break up the fight.

A number of people were also ‘laser-painted’ with tasers to prevent them assaulting other members of the public.

(Being ‘laser-painted’ is when red laser lights from the tasers are shone on an alleged assailant to warn them if they continue, they will get tasered - police did not fire their tasers on the night).

Additional police were called to the scene, where a 30-year-old was then arrested for fighting in a public place, hindering police and failing to leave when directed to do so.

Nhulunbuy Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said due to the lateness of night and amount of people on the street, police had been under-resourced to deal with the situation.

“We managed to get extra officers to the scene quickly enough.

“It was a handful of people being antagonistic to each other and a lot of onlookers.”

The 30-year-old who was arrested was due to face court at a later date.

Teen busted with pot AN 18-year-old man was caught by police after being pulled-over driving a car that smelled of cannabis.

On the evening of Wednesday, September 25, police pulled-over a car on Beagle Circuit, and when they went to speak to the driver they noticed the smell of what they thought was marijuana.

They conducted a search on the man’s car, where they found a small amount of cannabis in a backpack.

The man was issued a drug infringement notice.

Kava found on airport baggage carousel THE discovery of 30kg of kava was made at Gove Airport on Friday, September 20, but no offender had stuck around to take his punishment.

The bags of the root-based drug were found in a suitcase left lying on the baggage carousel.

Investigations continue, but nobody has yet been charged with trafficking offences related to the crime.

The kava had a street value of about $30,000.

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IF you stared at NT Treasurer Dave Tollner and his image began to multiply and turn multi-coloured, you’d be excused for thinking you’d had a bit too much to drink.

But you wouldn’t be alone - a pair of Territory artists have opened a bold new exhibition pointing the finger at excessive alcohol consumption in the NT, and the way it is treated as a normal part of our daily lifestyle.

Artists Todd Williams and Therese Ritchie have used humour, advertising, politics and pop culture to provide a reality check on the binge drinking habits of Territorians.

Their works suggest there are certain local figures who have misinformed the public as to its dangers.

Some of those focused on being Chief Minister Adam Giles and Mr Tollner, both of whom come under scrutiny in the new exhibition, named Groggy.

Earlier this year, Mr Giles and Mr Tollner told an Australian Hotelier’s Association awards dinner that the Territory’s drinking culture was “a core social value”.

Ms Ritchie reluctantly agreed with the sentiment, but questioned why Aborigines were the group blamed for the majority of alcohol problems in the Top End. “Out of a population of 233,000 all blame for the excess and consequent problems seems to be with the 64,000 Aboriginal people, out of which only 20 per cent (a total of 12,800) demonstrate hazardous drinking.

“This imbalance of the projection on to that marginalised group means we don’t have to reflect on our society as a whole.”

Aboriginal health expert Chips Mackinolty said everyone assumes that grog is an exclusively Aboriginal problem.

“That is simply untrue. Around 50 per cent of Aboriginal people don’t drink at all.

“If the Northern Territory were

a nation, we would have the third highest per capita consumption in the world, and that is not statistically down to Aboriginal Territorians, but to non-Aboriginal people living here.”

Mr Williams and Ms Ritchie also take aim at the hypocrisy surrounding the government’s approach to drinking in the Territory.

For example, Ms Ritchie points out that while Mr Giles can say “having a coldie” is an “enshrined” part of Territory life, in the same breath he can impose mandatory rehabilitation on drinkers across the region.

At the exhibition’s recent opening in Darwin, pretend police evicted “problem drunks” from the event, rifled through punters’ bags and even cuffed one man.

The “police” were actors hired by the artists to highlight the messages

of their work.

Although the exhibition has so far only been shown in Darwin, at Parap’s Northern Centre for Contemporary Art until October 12, the artists have said they would love to get it out to Nhulunbuy.

“I’d love to get down there, but I don’t know how the locals would handle it.

“Maybe we’d get run out of town.”

Ms Ritchie has also been working on another project about the East Arnhem region, called Yan-nhau Atlas and illustrated dictionary of the Crocodile Islands.

For the project she has been working with a 97-year-old lady from the remote archipelago named Laurie Baymarrwanga, who has recorded over 4000 words of her near extinct language, Yan-nhangu.

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Forum promotes binge thinking

New Laynhapuy employees Josiah Yunupingu and Kelvin Mununggurr.

Great Northern Clean Up a scout’s honour

Scouts and leaders set to tackle the Great Northern Clean Up. GETTING your hands dirty to help the environment is all part of a day’s work in the life of a scout.

That’s why it’s no surprise that our local scout troops have pitched in to be part of this year’s Great Northern Clean Up to help keep East Arnhem Land rubbish-free.

Thongs and cans were among the most-recovered items when 28 youths, five leaders and a large number of parent volunteers met at the Surf Club recently to collect rubbish along Town Beach and Buffalo Creek.

Cub Scout Leader Faye Brooks-Jones said an amazing 21 bags of assorted rubbish were collected.

“The turnout was a lot better than previous years.

“The kids seemed to be becoming more conscious of the issue of

rubbish on our environment.

“They were all very enthusiastic.”

All the youths who took part, whether involved in scouts, cubs or Joeys, used this community service as part of their individual work towards earning an achievement badge.

Ms Brooks-Jones said the booming numbers of scouts this season had been thanks to four new leaders who had come onboard and are completing training to be able to look after scout groups.

Although numbers in scouts (10.5 to 15-years-old) and joeys (6 to 7.5-yrs-old) are currently at maximum, if you have a child aged between 7.5 to 10.5-years-old who would like to become involved Jamie Jones, who has been involved in in cubs call Faye Brooks-Jones the scouts since he was five-years-old, (8987 1997). cleaning up Town Beach.

ALCOHOL is one of the biggest issues in the remote Northern Territory, and Arnhem Land youths are not immune to the problem.

That’s part of the reason young local Laynhapuy employees, Josiah Yunupingu and Kelvin Mununggurr, recently represented the region at a two-day Alcohol and Binge Drinking Forum in Darwin - to learn about ways to improve their communities.

The boys were accompanied and mentored by Charly Templar, youth development officer from Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (LHAC).

Held at Palmerston Recreation Center, the forum featured more than 110 young people aged 15 to 22-years-old who travelled in from across Australia to discuss the issue of dangerous drinking.

The event was organised by Anglicare in partnership with Australian Youth Forum and was supported by the Australian Government.

It featured key speakers from the NT Government, NT Police and members of various organisations such as Red Dust,

Team Health, HelloSundayMorning and Early Intervention.

Mr Templar said a defining moment came when an NT Police sergeant mentioned that, out of all the car accidents that had happened in the NT over the last four years, many had been alcohol-related, and most of the drivers had been teenagers.

“The hall became so quiet that for few minutes you could hear a fly buzzing,” Mr Templar said.

Participants of the forum explored issues such as peer pressure, bullying, social responsibility and teamwork.

They also took part in a round table discussion, gave feedback on how to tackle the issue and shared stories about the effects of binge drinking in their communities.

In the afternoon, the boys participated in a graffiti workshop and an interview with a local TV reporter.

Josiah said he was very happy he had the chance to go.

“I learnt a lot and I will share the stories with my community members and all the youth.”

Mr Templar said it had been two enriching days for the Laynha youth team, who returned to East Arnhem Land ready to empower others.

Participants of a recent Alcohol and Binge Drinking Forum in Darwin, including Laynhapuy employees Josiah Yunupingu, Kelvin Mununggurr and their mentor Charly Templar.

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Applications for the 2014 Chief Minister’s Round Table for Youth Territorians are now open.

The Round Table gives you the opportunity to: • meet other young people from across the Territory • represent your community or region • work on your own projects • discuss your ideas with other young people • provide real advice to government To complete an application form or find out more:

Scouts chip in for the environment at Buffalo Creek.

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Remote Garrthalala. PHOTO MATT GARRICK

WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Barefoot Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke.

Every Wednesday. Open Mic Wednesdays Walkabout Tavern from 8pm.

Every Thursday. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke.

Every Friday. TGIF Weekly Draw, in the Walkabout Tavern from 4.30pm, prizes drawn at 6.30pm.

Every Friday. Jag the Joker, Arnhem Club, tickets from 5-6pm, draw 6-9pm.

Every Friday & Saturday. Double Trouble live in the Beer Garden, 9pm-3am @ The Arnhem Club.

Every Friday & Saturday. DJ Wil.K The Baddist, live in The Jam, 9pm 'til late - Walkabout Tavern.

Every Saturday. Goose Club (tickets on sale from 11.30am), and Jam Session from 1pm at the Arnhem Club.

Every Monday. Trivia at the Arnhem Club, from 6-8pm.

Every Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.

Just whose court is the ball in?

LAST weekend saw an influx of Darwinites into our small town to compete at the NT Surf Life Saving Titles which were hosted by the local Gove Club and with it a small boost to our town’s economy.

It was a brilliant jampacked weekend made possible by club members who volunteered their time and energy and was cut just slightly short by the presence of stingers at the beach.

On the previous weekend we saw the Gove Peninsula Tennis Club celebrate 40 years with a Grand Ball on the Territory’s first ‘blue courts’,

to mark the occasion.

Like the surf club, which has recently opened its new premises replacing those destroyed by fire, the tennis club have invested heavily in upgrades to its club facilities.

While government funds are critical to the investment for infrastructure, so too is the constant fund-raising these clubs do.

And while I use the tennis and surf clubs as examples, the same applies to all of our local clubs and associations which are in it not for themselves but for the greater good and enjoyment of the

community; for children and for families.

AS I write, it’s just a couple of hours away from a meeting at our town hall which will see federal minister Ian Macfarlane and Chief Minister Adam Giles address “the business community about current Gove issues”.

This is welcome news and I acknowledge that local business owners and traditional owners are among those who have the most to lose in the current climate of uncertainty and in the face of the worst case scenario of curtailment of refinery operations.

But spare a thought for our local clubs with much to lose also, not the least of which is their members and volunteers, along with infrastructure and goodwill built up over 40 years.

It’s not just the economy of this town at risk (and the ramifications for the Territory economy) but also the fact that our community’s social fabric will be left in tatters should the worst case scenario eventuate.

I am really hoping that Monday’s meeting is a productive one where everyone who has a vested interest in the future of Nhulunbuy gets

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by NT Member for Nhulunbuy

LYNNE WALKER

to hear how negotiations and options are progressing and to have an opportunity to ask questions.

We are all weary of the ever shifting goal posts and increasingly frustrated as to exactly whose court the ball is in on Gas-to-Gove.

What we need is all players and decision makers at the table working cooperatively; Rio Tinto, Federal and Territory governments.

Rocktober Rock Quiz: How’s your rock ’n roll?

IN just a few weeks, Gove’s rock’n’roll gurus will be forced out of hiding and into competition for the popular Gove FM RockQuiz, which hits the Town Hall on November 2.

In the build-up to the big night, from now until then the Arafura Times is giving punters a chance to hone their skills, and expand their rocktionarys with some weekly music mind-benders.

ROCK QUIZ ROUND 1 1.Which Beatles song was played at the end of every Young Talent Time episode in Australia?

2. Ian Curtis was the lead singer

group of skinheads in 1970?

9. What does bluesman BB King call his beloved guitar?

10. Which INXS album first featured the song Don’t Change?

Did you get 10 out of 10?

Better get your tickets to Rock Quiz then! Find a team of six and contact Gove FM (8987 1500) for ticketing info.

of which English band?

3.What instrument did jazz musician John Coltrane play?

4. Complete this lyric; “Plenty of room at the Hotel...”

5. Grandmaster Flash had a group called the Furious what?

6. Martin Scorsese directed which Michael Jackson music film clip?

7. Name the muso that has been in the following three bands.

Queens of the Stoneage, Them Crooked Vultures and Nirvana.

8. Which non-driving drummer accidentally ran over and killed his own chauffer while escaping a

Hostess with the mostess for Rock Quiz 2013, Alicia ‘Leash’ Scobie.

Answers 1. All My Loving.

2. Joy Division.

3. Saxophone.

4. California.

5. Five.

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6. Bad. 7. Dave Grohl.

8. Keith Moon.

9. Lucille.

10. Shaboo Shabah.

What’s On

Wild About Robbie

OCTOBER Thu 3 - Fri 4. Swagtober, Surf Club. Camp out under the stars for charity. 6pm. $20, includes dinner and breakfast. Info: (0407 345 570).

Sun 13. Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club AGM, at 1424-1425 Arnhem Rd. Enquiries 0427 158 693.

Sat 5. Open Race, Nhulunbuy Speedway, races start at 7.30pm.

Sat 12. ALP Nhulunbuy Yirrkala Branch AGM, 10.30am at The Arnhem Club.

Sat 12 - Sun 13. Miwatj HLS Under 15s Talent Carnival, Hindle Oval.

Sun 13. The Arnhem Club AGM, 10am at The Arnhem Club.

Tue 15. - Wed 16. 2013 Healthy Lifestyle Tennis Camp, Gove Tennis. Info: tennisgove@tennisgove.com.au.

Sat 19. Octoberfest, Gove Country Golf Club. 7pm. $30 includes entertainment and FREE stein. Info: (8987 3191).

Can club secretaries please send in a list of their events planned for the year to editor@arafuratimes.com.au so they can be included in the What's On section.

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ALTHOUGH he’s better known as our local RockQuiz aficionado, rockin’ Robbie Stewart is also something of a photographic mastermind.

He’s proved that point with his latest artistic offering, taken down

at East Woody Beach.

In his words; “It’s a reflective self portrait of myself and myself at the ever-popular East Woody I did with the aid of some long shutter exposure”.

Robbie’s shot has put him in the running for the coveted Arafura Times Photo of the Month for September.

At the end of the year, the 12 Photos of the Month will be an-

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General Manager of Gove Operation Ryan Cavanagh (centre) welcomes 16 new Ralpa Program participants.

Future-proofing Gove’s workforce through Ralpa WHATEVER the future holds for Gove and its workforce, local organisations have been working to ensure Yolngu of the region continue to be offered exciting career opportunities.

A partnership between Miwatj Employment Participation (MEP), Gove Operations ALERT and Gumatj Corporation has enabled 16 Yolngu men to commence a ten-week Ralpa Work Readiness program.

The Ralpa program has enabled a number of local Indigenous people to take pathways into meaningful vocational opportunities.

Last week, 25 candidates attended a two day orientation at Nhulunbuy’s ALERT facility. They were evaluated on their capacity to complete a range of training activities, which enabled a leader’s forum to choose the worthy candidates for the next Ralpa program.

On Monday September 23, the 16 selected trainees commenced a two week

Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP) Activity schedule.

Graduates of the activity program will be offered an extension of eight weeks of training and workplace experience opportunities from October 7 until November 28, working on Gumatj Corporation or Buku Larrngay employment contracts.

General Manager of Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh met with the Ralpa trainees while they completed a site induction, which was followed by a tour of the refinery.

The trainees will undertake a range of workplace visits over the coming weeks to provide them with an understanding of the different skills and knowledge required to support exciting career pathways available in Nhulunbuy.

Today, graduates of previous Ralpa programs are employed in Gove District Hospital, Gumatj Corporation, Bunuwal, Dhimurru and Deltareef.

New app bridges language barriers

AN innovative app has been developed that allows Aboriginal interpreters to practice for highpressure legal situations like police interviews and Supreme Court trials.

The Department of Community Service’s Aboriginal Interpreter Service has developed the training program, which is in the final testing stages.

Minister for Community Services, Bess Price, said the Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) helps to alleviate the language barriers faced by many Indigenous people throughout the NT. “This AIS Interpreter Training Centre app allows the interpreters to practice realistic legal situations and check for accuracy and speed,” Mrs Price said.

“The training app creates a new video, combining both the original footage and the audio interpretation.”

After watching one or two sentences of dialogue, the interpreter presses the ‘interpret’ button, which pauses the video and activates the microphone.

The interpreter interprets what

has been said, and then presses play, continuing the process until they’ve interpreted the entire scene.

This video is automatically uploaded to Aboriginal Interpreter Service trainers for assessment, and can be reviewed and shared by the interpreter themselves.

Aboriginal Interpreter Service Program Manager Ben Grimes said legal interpreting is extremely difficult.

“The problem is legal training role plays can’t fully replicate the speed and complexity of real court.

The app lets interpreters view short video clips, similar to YouTube, and is really good for practicing complex legal dialogue,” Mr Grimes said.

The legal scenes were filmed using local lawyers, magistrates and police who volunteered their time. Interpreters can choose from specific types of legal scenes, such as police interviews, bail applications and interpreting for witnesses.

The app is only available on android devices and will be available for use by the interpreters within two months.

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Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

COMMITTEE ON THE NORTHERN TERRITORY’S ENERGY FUTURE INQUIRY INTO KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Committee is calling for submissions to its inquiry into key challenges and opportunities associated with meeting the Northern Territory’s future energy needs, in particular: 1.

Impact of cultural, economic, environmental, geographic, regulatory or other factors on: • the exploration, development and production of energy producing resources; and • availability of developed resources for the domestic energy market.

2.

Demand and supply-side management strategies and incentive initiatives to improve productivity, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, consumer and supplier participation in the energy market.

3.

Off-grid power generation alternatives for commercial and remote applications, including funding and investment options or the development of emergent and enabling technologies, infrastructure, and commercial scale demonstration projects.

Industry representatives, members of the public and interested organisations are invited to make submissions to the Committee by Friday 8 November 2013.

Send submissions to the Secretary, Committee on the Northern Territory’s Energy Future, GPO Box 3721, DARWIN 0801 or by email below.

For further information, including terms of reference and submission guidelines, contact the Committee Office on (08) 8946 1485 or by email, contef@nt.gov.au or see www.nt.gov.au/lant Arafura Times

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NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE Day, sept. 27 THE community last week had a chance to recognise the brave people who work tirelessly to make sure that we are all kept safe every day and every night.

Last Friday, September 27,

marked the 24th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day, which commemorates police officers throughout Australasia and the South-West-Pacific region who have been killed in the line of duty

or died while serving.

Nhulunbuy’s Officer-in-Charge Brendan Muldoon began the town’s service with a moving story about an old friend and colleague who was killed while on duty in

Melbourne.

Following this, members of Gove’s other emergency services, community groups and organisations around town laid wreaths at the police station’s memorial to

PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK pay their respects to fallen officers.

The ceremony was rounded off with a stirring rendition of Advance Australia Fair performed by local group, The Kiwi Connection.

LEFT: Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon with musical group The Kiwi Connection singing Advance Australia Fair.

RIGHT: General Manager of Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh lays a wreath.

BELOW: Senior Aboriginal Community Police Officer Sam Smith places red roses at the memorial to commemorate police officers killed in duty over the last 12 months.

ABOVE: Cathy David and Anne Enchong.

BELOW: Nhulunbuy Police officers Erica Sims and Ben Parfitt.

ABOVE: Paramedics Kym Harris, Reece Ravlich and Natasha Schuman preparing to lay a wreath.

BELOW: Les Mitchell and Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor.

ABOVE: Aboriginal Community Police Officer Aaron Muller lays a wreath on behalf of NT Police Legacy.

BELOW LEFT: Matt, Cassie and Daniel Ridolfi.

BELOW: Les Mitchell, Ranga and Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon.

BELOW RIGHT: Dhimurru’s Steve Roeger and Djalinda Ulamari.

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EAST ARNHEM BLUES SOCIETY BASH, HOG SHED, SEPT. 29 NHULUNBUY’S Industrial area rumbled with the sounds of howlin’ blues and gypsy tunes last Sunday night, from a night of rocking music at the Hog Shed.

The East Arnhem Blues Society members were out in force, putting on a great night of bands, food, drinks and camaraderie for a chilled-out audience.

Sunshine Coast bluesman Barry Charles, known as an ‘extreme vocalist’, showed the crowd where he got the name from, Lara Sandery Van Laere and Shontelle Adams.

Extreme vocalist Barry Charles. churning out sounds like a human didgeridoo.

Barry, alongside guitarist Peter Wells and local musos Rod Watts and Grant Pukeroa, excited the audience with an astounding repertoire of blues and his own gravel-voiced brand of music.

Next up came renowned gypsy band Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, who brought some c o m p l e t e l y d i ff e r e n t sounds to the table, making sure everyone left the venue still jumping and ready for another Hoggy ABOVE: Marina Wangurra, Hayden Rickard, Erika Saffi and Chris Hickman. session next Sunday.

ABOVE RIGHT: Paula Thompson and Bob the Builder.

PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK

Cara Emmerton, Shannon Harper and Susanna Samuelsson.

LEFT: Azza, Donkey, Kev and Dicko.

BELOW LEFT: Paul ‘Awesome’ Wells, Barry Charles and Rod Watts rock the Hoggy.

BELOW: Michelle Evans and Mandy Sinclair.

BOTTOM: Chris Wallace and Sean Smith.

THE CREW FROM NHULUNBUY ICC: Back row: Marina Wangurra, Sarah McQueen and Erika Saffi. Front: Lisa Mackey, Agnese Rinaldi and Kathryn Gray.

ABOVE: Rufino and Little Ivan, from gypsy band Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen.

BELOW: TUNESMITHS: Reb and Simon Dillon.

Steve and Nicky Smith lounging around with Gary Baker.

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THURSDAY 03

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam 10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Wild Russia 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 The Music Instinct 2:00 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: Nationals 9:00 It’s A Date: Does Age Matter?

9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Harry’s Arctic Heroes 12:20 Movie: “Terms Of Endearment” (M a,l,s) - An eccentric widow fends off suitors while interfering with her daughter’s marriage; but all is forgiven when the daughter dies.

2:30 Movie: “The Cardinal” (M a,v) 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 8:00 The NRL Footy Show: Grand Final Show - It’s been the Footy Shows biggest year yet and the boys have decided to close it off with their biggest show ever, live from the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Watch as Geri Halliwell performs a world exclusive of her new song, as the Great Andrew Johns kicks for $50k and the winner of League of their Own in announced.

10:00 TBA 12:00 TBA 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Full Court Miracle” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 11:00 Grimm: To Protect And Serve Man - Hank starts reflecting on an arrest he made earlier in his career regarding a man who committed murder claiming ‘self-defence against monsters.’

With the man’s death sentence rapidly approaching and the knowledge he’s recently gathered from Nick, Hank begins to wonder if there was more truth to the man’s seemingly absurd story then he once thought 12:00 Special: Hunter Magic 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

7:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Animal Monster Moves - Racehorses 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Tracks and Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food: Giant Sweet Factory 9:30 Masters Of Sex: Pilot 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 The Observer Effect 12:35 Mistresses: Why Women Become Mistresses - Presented by Lisa Rogers, this series takes an irreverent look at the lifestyle of infidelity. Tonight, we meet Sally Farmiloe, ex-mistress of Jeffrey Archer, and ‘serial mistress’. Margot explains what it takes to become a mistress. We also meet dominatrix Chloe, and a woman who has a child with her married lover.

1:05 Mistresses: Why Men have Affairs 1:35 Mistresses: How to Conceal Your Affair 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 04

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 TBA 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 QI: Invertebrates 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Murder A La Mode - When Phryne arrives at the exclusive fashion house of Madame Fleuri for a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself amidst a crime scene, and everyone present is a suspect!

9:30 Scott & Bailey: As the body count rises, the team faces the mammoth task of identifying the victims and determining the order in which they were murdered.

10:15 Lateline 10:55 Friday Night Dinner: The Curtains 11:20 Rage 5:00 Rage

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Toast Derivation 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Prestidigitation Approximation Leonard must choose between new girlfriend Priya and his friendship with Penny. Meanwhile, Howard drives Sheldon crazy with a magic trick.

8:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Quarantine” - (AV v,h,l) A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building being quarantined after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.

2:00 The Baron: The Maze 3:00 Extra 3:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Bring It On: Fight To The Finish” (PG) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: In The Midnight Hour - Meredith, Cristina and Bailey come to Lexie and Sadie’s rescue when a routine surgery goes horribly wrong.

1:00 Grey’s Anatomy: All By Myself - Cristina is forced to choose her replacement for the first solo surgery awarded to a resident.

2:00 Special: Hot Air Affair - Against magnificent Australian scenery, six hundred of the world’s best balloonists meet in an historic race across Australia.

3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Arnold Circus 8:30 Fit To Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 9:40 The Two Faces Of Auschwitz 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Black Ice” (MA s,l,a,n) In Finnish. On her 40th birthday, Saara finds out that her husband Leo is having an affair with a younger woman, Tuuli. Instead of revealing her true identity, Saara pretends to be someone else and makes friends with Tuuli. At the same time she is planning the best way to take revenge on her husband and his lover.

1:00 Movie: “Gloss” (M l,v,a,s,) In Russian. A darkly comic exploration of the superficial world of fashion. A pretty young girl from a coal-mining town heads to Moscow to follow her dream of becoming a supermodel, and is introduced to a world of crime, celebrity, pimps and politicians.

3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 05

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 12:55 Midsomer Murders 2:30 At The Movies 3:00 Football: NTFL 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Fleet Review Spectacular: Stephanie Brantz presents the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Review Spectacular - the most complex, highly choreographed fireworks, projection, lighting and live action show ever seen in Australia, live from Sydney Harbour.

8:15 New Tricks 9:20 Kingdom: An old battered fishing trawler suffers an explosion in the middle of the night, but the insurers won’t pay out. Is there something Skipper Tom isn’t telling Peter? Beatrice sets her eye on a local painter.

10:10 Waking The Dead: Conviction Part 1 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Jack Whitehall 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today Saturday 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 The Middle 12:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 12:30 TBA 1:00 Movie: “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” (G) 3:00 Ocean Giants 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 National News 5:00 Getaway 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Got Talent: The Finals 7:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Body Heat” (MA s,l) In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.

2:05 Sea Patrol: Ghost Of Things Past 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Life Today With James Robinson 5:00 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 TBA 1:00 V8 Xtra 2:00 TBA 3:00 Movie: “Step Up 3” (PG) 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 9:00 TBA 11:30 That 70’s Show: Mitch convinces Donna to be his date at his brother’s wedding where he introduces her as his fiance. Kelso and Brooke attend Kitty’s baby care class and they are both shocked at how inept they are at changing nappies.

12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Wish You Were Here - Bailey teams with Seattle Grace’s new paediatric surgeon, Dr. Arizona Robbins, to save the life of a young patient near and dear to her heart.

1:30 Australian Made Special 1977 Onwards 2:30 Auction Squad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Scheherazade 1:40 Piano Notes: Schumann 1:50 Work: The Life Of Anton Corbijn 3:20 Ugly Beauty 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize 7:35 Wildest Islands: Hebrides 8:35 First Crossings: Mount De La Beche 9:30 Movie: “Let Me In” Based on the original Swedish screenplay and novel ‘Let The Right One In’, this film explores the fragility and loneliness of children as a young boy who is being bullied befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian.

11:40 Movie: “Fighter” (M l,v) -In Danish. Aicha, a high school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But school doesn’t inspire her. Defying her family, Aicha starts secretly training at a professional, co-ed kung fu club.

1:30 Shameless 3:25 Shameless 4:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 06

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Birmingham 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Football: SANFL Grand Final 5:35 Inside Incredible Athletes 6:30 Compass: Saved For Good 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kakadu 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:30 Yagan 10:30 Sporting Nation 11:30 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven” (M v) After a turbulent time in her 20s, Tracy Heart is now trying to live the straight life, having freed herself from the grip of heroin addiction 1:30 Movie: “Come Back To The Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean...” (M a) - On the twentieth anniversary of James Dean’s tragic death a half-dozen women reunite in the Woolworth’s five-and-dime store in Texas to celebrate the memory of James Dean.

3:30 Songs Of Praise 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Collectors: Tarot

5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Financial Review Sunday 9:00 Wide World Of Sports 10:00 Sunday Footy Show 12:00 NRL Grand Final Day 2:15 NRL Grand Final Day 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 NRL Grand Final Day 8:15 World’s Greatest Heroes: World’s greatest heroes will see everyday people thrown into extraordinary situations, dealing with them heroically, often risking their own lives to save others. We also see the dangers the emergency services face every day – rescuing climbers from petrifying drops, helicopter crews saving people from mountain tops, ships in distress and much more.

9:15 TBA 11:30 Southland: Reckoning - John copes with the aftermath of his kidnapping, while Sammy closes in on the real robbers and the pressure builds on Ben. Meanwhile, Lydia continues to pursue John’s kidnappers and becomes more intimate with Russell.

12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 That ‘70s Show 1:00 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 7:30 Sunday Night 8:30 Bones 9:30 Castle 10:30 TBA 11:30 Family Tools: Beachwood Approved - When Jack lands a big job in the affluent Beachwood neighborhood, Tony second guesses Jack’s decisions and can’t stop interfering.

12:00 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Special: Classic Everest 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black Dalai Lama Special 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Kingdoms Of South America: The Stone At The Centre - Deep in the Bolivian Andes at the breathtaking height of 13000ft stands Tiwanaku, the awe inspiring ruins of a monolithic temple city.

8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta - It’s 1999 and Cabramatta’s never had it so bad. Cabramatta train station is awash with junkies and dealers, many just teenagers. The police struggle to keep control. Asians and crime are indelibly linked in the minds of many, and political support for multiculturalism is now a distant memory.

10:35 Massive Moves - Huge Homestead 11:00 Giro Di Lombardia 2013: The autumn colours of the Lake Como shoreline provide a beautiful backdrop to the Giro di Lombardia, the finale of the Italian professional cycling season.

2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 07

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam 10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Colebrooke Park 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Dalziel And Pascoe 12:45 Movie: “New York, New York” (PG) - Jimmy, a joint-jumpin’ saxophonist and Francine, a wannabe starlet begin a stormy relationship as they try to balance their passions for music and each other 4:05 Movie: “The Black Orchid” (PG) After mobsters murder her husband, Rose Bianco works long hours making artificial flowers to support herself and her son.

5:00 Compass: Work, Later On 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 TBA 9:45 Two And A Half Men: Grab A Feather And Get In Line 10:15 Two And A Half Men: Run, Steven Staven! Run! 10:45 Two And A Half Men: Paint It, Pierce It Or Plug It 11:15 Nikita: Black Badge - After Amanda frames Sean for murder, Nikita comes up with a plan that could either save him or cost him his life.

12:15 Extra 12:45 Nine Presents 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “In The Line Of Duty: Smoke Jumpers” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 8:30 TBA 11:30 30 Rock: Aunt Phatso Vs. Jack Donaghy - Tracy and Jack engage in a battle of wits after Tracy depicts Jack as a villain in his latest project. On Jack’s advice, Liz puts her own needs ahead of those of ‘TGS.’ Meanwhile, Jenna tries to shield Kenneth from Hazel’s manipulation but her own selfishness gets in the way.

12:00 Special: Wildest Australia 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 God In America 2:00 The Ustica Conspiracy 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves - Country Cottage 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour 7:35 Storm City: Snow And Ice 8:30 Are We Still Evolving?

9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Debate 109 - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Jeff and Annie compete against City College in the debate championships, while Pierce uses hypnotherapy on Britta to help her quit smoking. Meanwhile, Abed’s film appears to predict the future.

11:55 Shorts On Screen: A Cautionary Tale 12:25 Kill Arman: Japan/Kendo 12:55 Kill Arman: Hong Kong/Wing Tsun 1:25 Behind The Froce / 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 08

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam 10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 The History Of Safari With Richard E. Grant 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Chapel Cleeve 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 TBA 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape: The Talented Mr Stone - On the verge of international recognition, 28-year-old Simon Stone is a director, writer and actor to watch.

10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Whitechapel 1:20 Thorne: Scaredy Cat 2:10 Baker Boys: Inside The Surge 3:00 Songs Of Praise 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 1 - Canberra v Sydney University 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 8:00 Big School: Miss Postern is landed with running the draughts club and suggests merging with Mr Church’s chess club, creating the school’s first ‘chaughts’ club. She goes to his place to discuss a merger and watch Strictly, but Mr Church is about to regret his first attempt at social networking.

8:30 Come Fly With Me: Flylo ground crew Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

9:00 TBA 11:30 Nothing Trivial 12:30 Extra 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Out Of Line” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 10:30 Body Of Proof: Fallen Angel / Falling For You - Kate meets Sergei, a handsome and mysterious guest at a political event, and is irresistibly drawn to him. But when a young Russian girl is found murdered near the hotel where she and Sergei are having a tryst, Kate begins to suspect that he may be involved and turns to Megan for help.

11:30 Go On 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Andre Rieu: Under The Stars 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? High Dennis - English actor Hugh Dennis knew that both of this grandfathers fought on the Western Front in WWI, however it was a time which neither talked about. This episode, High embarks on an emotional journey to learn about his grandfathers’ experiences during the war.

8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex: Pilot 12:10 Prisoners Of War: First Grade: The first episode from the second series of this gripping Israeli drama picks up with Jamal’s death and the release of the terrorist Abdullah Bin-Rashid, which undermines the position of Yussuf in the Children of the Jihad organization.

1:20 Been Rich All My Life 2:55 Weatherwatch & Music

WEDNESDAY 09

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam 10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Fleet Review Spectacular 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Bantry House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery - Noeline Brown 9:35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Eddie Izzard 10:00 Please Like Me: Spanish Eggs 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Taggart: Abuse Of Trust 1:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Eddie Izzard 2:30 Football: SANFL Grand Final 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother: Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House.

8:00 Hostages: Invisible Leash - When Ellen disobeys Duncan’s orders to assassinate the President during surgery, he tells her it will cost her a family member’s life.

9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00 TBA 11:30 20/20: 20/20 is news and current affairs show anchored by Elizabeth Varga and Chris Cuomo.

12:30 Extra 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Reaper” (v,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 TBA 10:30 The Mole 11:30 30 Rock: Mazel Tov, Dummies! - After an encounter with Dennis Duffy, Liz and Criss decide to take drastic measures to start a family. As Liz looks toward the future, Jack and Jenna evaluate their own self-worth, and Tracy laments a shocking medical diagnosis.

12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

7:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Queen Of Tigers 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Three Sisters 9:30 Prisoners Of War: Absent 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “One For The Road” (M s,a,l) In French. Hervé is an alcoholic headed for self-destruction - his drinking is ruining his marriage, his family, and his journalistic career. When he checks himself into a detox centre, he meets a quirky group of fellow sufferers who show him the harsh realities of falling off the wagon one too many times.

1:00 Movie: “Crazy Stone” (M v,l) The discovery of a priceless jade stone at a dilapidated factory leads to a hilarious story in which four separate parties are entangled in the pursuit of the jade, which is mixed up with a fake one.

2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

12 – Arafura Times

2 - 8 October 2013

CROSSWORD No. 168

SUDOKU No. 168

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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be a little surprised by some recent comments. Your friends will soon be following your advice, however. Be confident in your opinions. Romance. You will be in an extremely romantic mood this week.

Make plans that suite your needs. This could be dinner or dancing!

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Other members of your family may need to be called in to help. There is too much for you to do by yourself. Don’t be shy when asking. Romance. Your partner may be behaving strangely at the moment. Try to find out what is going on. You need to do more listening than talking.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

FOR KIDS

You may be afraid of becoming emotionally dependent on someone whom you are not sure of. Keep your distance until you feel more comfortable.

Romance. You can look forward to a quiet romantic evening at home this week. A surprise treat will help to cheer you up.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A strange dream will mystify you. It may be a while before you manage to work out what it means, but when you do, you should not ignore the message.

Romance. You might be feeling a little pent-up at the moment. You need an outlet for your emotional energy. Find it quickly!

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A work project you have been heading up is coming together nicely. Be sure that you haven’t overlooked any key pieces though. Romance. Your partner will be much livelier than they have been for some time and you will also be in a very romantic mood. Make the most of this time together.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A response which has not been properly thought out may cause problems. Make sure you spend time thinking the matter through. Romance. You need to do something to reassure your partner. A recent letdown may have put them in a situation they aren’t ready to handle.

FINDWORD No. 168 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

You finally have your work in order.

Don’t let this be a reason for slacking, however. You need to stay on top of things. Romance. A surprise show of affection from your partner will help to cheer you up. Additionally, communications with your mate should be very good at the moment.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Your relationship with a neighbour may soon be in the spotlight. Try to find a compromise that pleases both parties. Be patient with them! Romance. A strange encounter may leave you mystified. Don’t worry.

You will meet this person again, but be sure to take their number next time!

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GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Something that you found recently will be claimed. Don’t be reluctant to give it back.

You may be rewarded for it! Romance.

You may be a little surprised at some of the things other people know about your current relationship. If you don’t want others to know, then don’t tell it in the first place!

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may need to do a few household repairs this week. They will not go away and will only get worse if they are not dealt with soon. Romance. You will be getting more attention than usual, even from people who normally never talk to you. This would be a good time to reinvent yourself.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life.

And that is why I succeed.

–Michael Jordan

SOLUTIONS No. 168

Concerns about your work should soon be sorted out. You are a little bit of a worrier and it is not surprising that you take this part of your life seriously. Romance. Don’t get too carried away. Your emotions are stronger than you realise at the moment. This may simply be puppy love.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) This promises to be an exciting week.

You may feel sleep-deprived, but it will all be worth it in the end! Hang in there!

Romance. You will have more energy than you have had for some time. Use the opportunity to do something sincere for your partner. Being creative will earn you extra points!

Arafura Times

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NEWS PEOPLE living in remote Australia are likely to be more severely affected by climate change than other sectors of the national population.

A new study by the CRC for Remote Economic Development (CRC-REP) and Ninti One warns that communities and outlying settlements on Cape York, in Central Australia and the Kimberley face greater risks to their wellbeing as the climate warms than people in other parts of Australia.

The study by the CRC-REP and CSIRO investigates the likely relationship between climate change and liveability (or state of wellbeing) of remote Australians.

“Globally, climate change is expected to bring a number of downsides for people generally - the spread of tropical diseases, mental health issues, allergy and lung problems, water quality and availability issues, impacts on agriculture and social cohesion,” Principal Research Leader Dr Digby Race says. “However the three areas we focussed on in remote

Australia all have large populations of people with poor health, infrastructure and socio-economic status, and many children.

“All these areas are predicted to get hotter under climate change, although the outlook for rainfall is still not clear.

“In general, urban centres like Broome, Kununurra and Alice Springs are less sensitive to the impacts of climate change due to their relatively high socio-economic status.

Outside these urban areas, however, there are scattered small populations who may be more sensitive to these impacts than those in other parts of Australia.

“These are areas where socioeconomic disadvantage is already high, there is a low tax base and poor service provision, and where most households are likely to have poor capacity to adapt to climate change - they will need help to make them more resilient.”

Dr Race says resilience to climate

change means a community is capable of absorbing and coping with the disturbances caused by the climate, and is able to reorganise itself while undergoing change so as to retain its identity and the way it functions.

“Vulnerable sub-populations in the most affected areas may manage climate change simply by moving, as desert people always have. However, we think it is possible that cultural attitudes and practises that helped remote Australians manage climate extremes in the past or present may not be sufficient under future climate change scenarios - especially where there is significant socio-economic disadvantage.”

The involvement of local communities in managing change will be crucial - but the low taxpayer base in remote areas means that the resources to do so will often not exist.

The report proposes a series of principles to help remote communities adapt and become more resilient to climate change.

Remote areas at greatest risk from climate change

Photo: theconversation.com.au

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I would like to thank all the advertisers whom I have worked with over that time for all your help and patience and also for the many friendships that have developed week to week while emailing away!

I have enjoyed working with you all, and will miss you greatly and I wish everyone in Nhulunbuy the best.

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2 - 8 October 2013

NEWS

NRL tipping ends in a tie

Arafura Times

Andres Hoffman, Graham Hughes share honours

Footy Tipping Winner Andres Hoffman.

WHETHER they’ll be barracking for the Roosters or the Sea Eagles in the NRL Grand Final hardly matters for two lucky Goveites, who have won the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL Footy Tipping Competition for 2013.

Locals Graham Hughes and Andres Hoffman tied at first place to become the winners after the first game before the finals.

Andres says he joined the competi-

tion with a few workmates out at Gove Operations, but slowly began to edge out in front of them.

He kept at a decent position for much of the season, never slipping too far behind.

Graham, on the other hand, seemed to have returned from oblivion to win the competition, hedging bets on a game he said he knew nothing about.

An AFL man at heart, Graham is also the Vice President of the Mt Barker

Footy Tipping Winner Graham Hughes.

Football League in South Australia.

As for NRL, he said he fluked the competition and found himself in first place.

“I don’t know the rules or even the names of the sides.

“I picked on odds, home state and gut feel.”

Congratulations to the two winners, who have secured themselves each $250, sharing the grand prize of $500.

Tyre-less ladies take on Active Nation Day

WHAT better way to celebrate an event called Active Nation Day than exercising so hard you need to lie down?

It may not have been that severe, but a free Ladies Boot Camp held for Active Nation Day, an event promoting healthy bodies around Australia, certainly got our local ladies working last Wednesday.

Activities including plank holds, partner wheelbarrow races and tyre tows were un-

dertaken to give the girls a good workout.

Active Nation Day was an event put on around the country by sportswear company, Lorna Jane.

Local personal trainer Anna McDonald, who runs the business Lifestyle Choice Personal Training, hosted the camp, and said it was also held as a threeyear anniversary of her business being in Gove.

“Since we began in 2010,

with just 15 ladies at our first boot camp, at the last we had 36 turn up. As the group’s grown bigger, the ladies have grown smaller.”

Participant Eva Simpson,

who has been involved since the very first camp, said although she found it tough when she got started, she has kept at it and it has become a fun part of her life.

“At first it’s hard work, but

you get used to it.

“Since I started doing it I feel great; healthier and much stronger.

“Plus, it’s a good way to socialise with all the ladies.”

Arafura Times

The next boot camp, called the Eight Week Challenge, will begin when the new school term starts up on Tuesday, October 8.

For more info, contact Anna (0404 318 517).

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NEWS Story and photos

By ALF WILSON EAST Arnhem Land’s Chooky Dancers have travelled the world, delighting audiences all over with their quirky dances.

And recently, young Chooky male and female dancers from Arnhem Land were a highlight of the 2013 Spring Fair held in September on Palm Island, in tropical Queensland.

They enthralled a big audience and gained massive applause.

Indigenous comedian Sean Choolburra and internationally renowned American group The Drifters also performed.

The Chooky dancers who performed were all boarding students from Townsville’s Shalom Christian College.

Spring Fair MC Mr Choolbur-

ra, who performed at Milingimbi in 2011, was glowing in his praise of the dancers.

“They are the deadliest performers and the crowd just loved them. “I want to get back to Arnhem Land and soon.”

Supervising the Chooky dancers were School Liaison Officers Samdra Manydjiwuy and Jennifer Baker, both from East Arnhem Land.

“The dancers were from Milingimbi, Elcho Island and Lake Evella (Gapuwiyak) and they have enjoyed it here,” Sandra said.

Chooky Dancers formed in 2007 and one of the original performers, Cameron Gondarra, ABOVE: Huge crowds watched the Young Chooky dancers perform on Palm Island. BELOW LEFT: Female members of the Young was still with them.

“This has been great for Palm Chooky dancers. BELOW: Male members of the Young Chooky dancers before they performed.

Island,” he told the Arafura BELOW RIGHT: Young Chooky Dancers Cameron, Byron and Elijah pose for the camera before their performance.

Times.

Queensland gets taste of the Chookys

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Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc.

Contact: President Lesley Tankard P: 8987 2136 A/H.

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

Arnhem Early Learning Centre Contact: Director 8987 1004 E: aelcdirector@bigpond.com

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

Arnhem Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Secretary Lisa Pullen P: 0418 609 807

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

Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 Australian Breastfeeding Assoc.

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

8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620

Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640 Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc.

Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499

Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311 Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264

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

Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291

Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256

Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139

Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877

Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

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

Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Stephen Wolfaardt P: 0488 082 503

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au

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

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

Gove Netball Assoc.

Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728

Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703

Thu 03

Fri 04

Time 0025 0714 1255 1839

Time 0121 0754 1349 1943

Time 0208 0827 1434 2032

Ht 0.87 2.30 1.33 2.39

Ht 0.81 2.46 1.14 2.53

Sat 05 Ht 0.76 2.61 0.94 2.67

Time 0250 0858 1514 2114

NEW MOON

Ht 0.73 2.76 0.75 2.78

Sun 06

Mon 07

Tue 08

Time 0328 0929 1551 2155

Time 0405 1001 1628 2236

Time 0442 1035 1704 2317

Ht 0.73 2.89 0.59 2.86

Ht 0.76 3.00 0.46 2.88

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Day

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

7497

1973

5700

1500

1797

473

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272

Tuesday 17/09

7610

2003

6000

1579

1610

424

Wednesday 18/09

7007

1844

6500

1711

507

133

Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525

Thursday 19/09

7213

1898

6900

1816

313

82

Friday 20/09

6840

1800

7400

1947

-560

-147

TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com

Saturday 21/09

7629

2008

5400

1421

2229

587

Sunday 22/09

6669

1755

6700

1763

-31

-8

50465 13280 44600 11737

5865

1543

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

Ht 0.81 3.08 0.37 2.84

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

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NHULUNBUY

W/E Sep 22 W/E Sep 22 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage Monday 16/09

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 02

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502

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

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.

MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607

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

OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369 Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045

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

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Church services

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am

TOTAL

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

Weather details o

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 23 31.8 16.7 Tce Dew Tuesday 24 32.0 18.3 Nil Wednesday 25 31.9 19.2 Nil Thursday 26 31.0 19.1 Tce Dew Friday 27 30.5 17.6 Tce Dew Saturday 28 31.2 17.5 Nil Sunday 29 31.4 19.7 Nil Monthly total rainfall to date: 6.6 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Sep 23 to Sunday, Sep 29

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1015.2 hPa on Wednesday Min: 1009.0 hPa on Saturday Averages for the month of September Max temp: 30.3 Min temp: 19.7 Rainfall: 5.8 mm

ARAFURA DANCE ASSOCIATION GALA PERFORMANCE Words: LESLEY TANKARD Photos: ESTHER RIKA OUR Arafura Dance Association (ADA) students showed off their talented twinkle-toes recently, for the ADA Gala Performance.

The performance was held partly in preparation for the Showcase Australian Dance Championships being held in Darwin on October 6, which 13 ADA dancer will be competing in.

The gala dance showcase was on

Sunday September 22 at Nhulunbuy Town Hall, where the students performed all the dances they would be doing in Darwin.

The 13 students heading to Darwin are Siena Stubbs, Katelyn Rika, Emily Tankard, Ashley Verrall, Ashleigh Ogg, Denver Shine, Patrick Walker, Tayla Edwards, Tayla Miegel, Milly McDonald, Hayley Dunn, Maddy Slatter and Charlotte Piper.

The students are entered in group dances and some taking part in solos, duos

and trios, in all different styles of dance including jazz, hip-hop, classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, Broadway jazz and Highland.

In all, they are entering 38 dance routines, with many students doing over 10 routines each.

The students have been preparing very hard over the last three months, with many hours of extra dancing on weekends.

All this work culminated in the wonderful gala performance at the Town Hall.

It was a chance to show the community of Nhulunbuy what they have achieved and also to thank them for all their support.

The students would like to thank their dance teachers Rachael Wallis, Sharlene Cardilini, Ineke Wallis and Alix Betts for all the extra time and effort they have given in making sure the students are ready for competing in this competition.

ADA would also like to thank the community of Nhulunbuy, who always support the students fantastically, and in

particular Esther Rika, Lynne Walker, Maria Slatter, Woolworths, Rachelle Matthews, the Arnhem Club and Gove Peninsula Tennis Club.

Showcase Australian Dance Championships are national dance championship with over 20 regional competitions.

It is the largest dance competition in Australia.

This year is the 20th anniversary season of the championships, and only the second time they have come to Darwin.

DANCERS ON THE DAY: Tayla Edwards, Ineke Wallis, Sharlene Cardilini, Rachel Wallis, Patrick Walker, Denver Shine, Maddy Slatter, Hayley Dunn, Milly McDonald, Ashley Verrell, Emily Tankard, Charlotte Piper, Taylor Miegal, Siena Stubbs, Katelyn Rika and Ashleigh Ogg.

Dancer Katelyn Rika.

A group of dancers lift Ashley Verrall sky-high.

ADA Gala 2013 Artwork created by artist Djarrami Yunupingu.

Maddy Slatter and Hayley Dunn.

Dancers showing-off their talented twinkle-toes.

ALL CLASS AND STYLE: Ashley Verrell, Maddy Slatter, Hayley Dunn, Milly McDonald, Tayla Miegal, Tayla Edwards, Emily Tankard and Ashleigh Ogg.

Dancer Siena Stubbs.

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game on for anglers at billfish challenge

By PETER COX THE blue water fishing season is on track to be one of the best for many a year.

Weather patterns and conditions have changed early this year from the torrid southerly gusts, with the region now experiencing many calm days and northerly sea breezes.

Boat ramps are busy and several sailfish and black marlin have been sighted, tagged and released in recent weeks.

The Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club (NRSFC) 2013 Walkabout Lodge John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge is the first official game fishing event for the 2013/2014 fishing season, and will be contested on October 12 and 13.

This year will see teams competing for the coveted title of Champion Billfish Team along with the major prize of a Shimano Tiagra 30W Game Fishing reel awarded to each angler of the winning team.

Teams consisting of two, three or four anglers will fish the waters around Gove for two great competitive days.

This Billfish Challenge will

showcase the region’s highly regarded Billfish fishery challenging both angler and teams.

The NRSFC has announced that Dawn Jones, John’s wife, will be joining teams to fish in the event named in her husband’s honour.

John was a past club president and life member of the NRSFC who was highly regarded by members and introduced many anglers to the challenge of bill fishing.

Dawn is an accomplished angler herself, and won Champaign Female Angler in the 2011 Gove Game Classic when last visiting Nhulunbuy.

The NRSFC and members are looking forward to Dawn and local anglers joining teams out on the water for a great weekend.

Entry fee for competing anglers is $60 for adults and $30 for juniors.

This includes Tournament entry, The 2013 John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge Presentation Dinner and tickets for the lucky door prizes and giveaways which will be held at the Walkabout Lodge.

This event is a sanctioned tag and release billfish competition

and all entrants are required to be members of the NRSFC or an affiliated Game Fishing club and the Northern Territory Game Fishing Association.

The purpose of this tournament, organised by the NRSFC, is to encourage responsible Game Fishing Tag and Release.

This event will be conducted in accordance with the NRSFC Tournament Guidelines and Game Fishing Association Australia rules and regulations.

Entries close prior to the briefing at 8pm on Thursday October 10 at The Walkabout Lodge.

The NRSFC would also like to extend an invitation for anglers to compete in the 2013 XXXX GOLD Gove Game Classic to take place over 8 days from November 1 to 8.

The event invites anglers to fish any four days for prizes valued at over $25,000.

Entries for both events are now available from Gove Tackle World and Outdoors.

For more information please contact Ian ‘Shep’ (0412 892 703) or Murray (0417 820 001) or write to PO Box 870 Nhulunbuy NT 0881.

Anglers will be looking for scenes like this at the 2013 Walkabout Lodge John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge on October 12 and 13.

ARAFURA DANCE ASSOCIATION GALA PERFORMANCE

ABOVE LEFT: Performer Ashley Verrall stretches to the limit.

ABOVE CENTRE: Dancer Emily Tankard.

ABOVE RIGHT: Dancer Maddy Slatter mid-air.

BELOW LEFT: Milly McDonald, Siena Stubbs, Patrick Walker, Maddy Slatter and Hayley Dunn.

BELOW CENTRE: Dancer Charlotte Piper.

BELOW RIGHT: An elevating performance by Hayley Dunn, Emily Tankard and Tayla Edwards.

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Gove rides crest of the wave in NT lifesaving titles NORTHERN Territory surf lifesavers from the Darwin, Mindil Beach and Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Clubs contested a thrilling three-day program for the 2013 Surf Life Saving Championships in Nhulunbuy last weekend.

A total of 112 junior and senior competitors contested pool, beach, swimming, board, ski and ironman events in near perfect conditions at the Nhulunbuy Pool, Middle Beach and Town Beach.

On Friday a great day of pool lifesaving competition saw Gove win the day by over 120 points.

Highlights were the Manikin Tow, Double Tube Tow and Medley Relay races with standout performances from Gove’s Alan Cross, Luke Hutchinson, John Papple, Trudy Guiney, Brinkley Dennerley and mother and daughter combination, Denise and Bella Marrable.

In the juniors multiple gold medalists were Gove members Noah Canobie, Olivia Russell, Macallaster Barnett and Jordin Ritchie-Clark.

Skip Hall from the Darwin Surf Club won the coveted Open Ironman title in a thrilling finish against defending champion Alan Cross from Gove and Darwin teammate John Brown.

In the surf-boat events the Gove mens and womens crews were inspirational.

Coached by surfboat sweep Luke Hutchinson, the crews won every race of the three-round series against Darwin and put on a skillful display of open water rowing in the choppy onshore conditions.

In the senior beach events, Gove took out the Open Male Beach Sprint and Beach Flags titles thanks to the lightning fast Matt Houston.

In the junior events the host club was

very strong with outstanding performances by the Nippers in the Under 8 to Under 14 age groups.

This year’s championships saw one of the strongest showings of board and ski paddling seen in recent years with exceptional performances in the youth age groups.

The prestigious Champion Lifesaver competition was conducted for the first time and comprised the beach sprint, board race, rescue tube race and swim as well as a test of resuscitation techniques and a theory exam.

This year’s inaugural winners in the Open division were Alan Cross and Madelaine Barnett (Gove), U17’s Luke Marcroft and Emma Koch (Mindil Beach) and U15 Savanne Canobie (Gove).

Alan Cross stunned the judges with a perfect score in the theory exam and looks set to do well in the national championships in Perth in April 2014.

First Aid teams were confronted by a complex scenario in the Surf Club gear shed.

The gold medal went to Gove’s Alan Cross and Emma Putland (56pts), silver to Mindil Beach Sam Edwards and Emma Koch (53.5pts) and bronze to Darwin Craig Croke and Belinda Smith (52pts).

It was the closest finish for over five years with all teams at a very high standard.

The Tony Tilley Encouragement Trophy was awarded to U11 Amy Hughes (Gove) for her sportsmanship, willingness to help others and a positive attitude to the Championships competition.

At the medal presentations there was fitting recognition for the officials lead by Referee Grant Barnett, Chief Judge Tara Canobie and Marshall, Bernie Whelan.

More photos in next week’s edition.

2013 AGE CHAMPIONS U8 Male Cody Stamp (DN) U8 Female Shelbie Francis (GP) U9 Male Brendan Hall (DN) U9 Female Tia Hutton (GP) U10 Male Max Padovan (DN) U10 Female Billie Francis (GP) U11 Male Tie: Martin Krantz (DN) and Laith Cavanagh (GP) U11 Female Rasheeda Hall (DN) U12 Male Macallaster Barnett (GP) U12 Female Olivia Russell (GP) U13 Male Peregrine Riggs (DN) U13 Female Jordin Ritchie-Clark (GP) U14 Male Ryan Blenkinship (DN) U14 Female Georgia Koch (DN) U15 Male Jack Pitkin (GP) U15 Female Savanne Canobie (GP) U17 Male Chad Blenkinship (DN) U17 Female Tahni Gordon (DN) U19 Male Matt Fox (DN) U19 Female Kiah Hazel (DN) Masters Male Alan Cross (GP) Masters Female Jo Gardiner (DN) Open Male Skip Hall (DN) Open Female Rachel McLean (DN) OVERALL CLUB SCORES 2013 Junior Championships Gove Peninsula 473 Darwin 335 2013 Senior Championships (includes IRB and Lifesaving events) Darwin 563 Gove Peninsula 418 Mindil Beach 180 2013 CHAMPION CLUB Darwin 898 Gove Peninsula 891 Mindil Beach 180

Gove’s “inspirational” surf boat team.

IABOVE LEFT: Ironman Alan Cross, crossing the finish line to be 2nd placed Ironman Champion in NT. ABOVE CENTRE: Luke Hutchinson powering through the Taplin Relay.

ABOVE RIGHT: Swimmer Jess Turner bursts out of the water.

LEFT: Competitors of the Ironman competition take-off (local Alan Cross in yellow cap).

BELOW: And they hit the water.

Jackie Hutchinson celebrates after performing well in a surf ski race.

END OF PLAY: The Juniors competition was called off after a box jellyfish was pulled out of a trawling net. Here, Surf Life Saver Tony Kelly removes the danger.

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2 FOR

2x750ml boTTles

4799

24 cTn

3 FOR

5199

$

24 cTn

karaoke!

JOK ER

PRIZES!

Be here every Friday in the Bar 5-6pm, GREAT to receive a ticket. Drawn after 6pm. Tickets on sale from 11.30am EVERY SATURDAY FROM 1PM UNTIL 5PM. BRING YOUR VOICE AND YOUR INSTRUMENT.

Jackpot $2600

OPEN FOR DINNER TUESDAY - SATURDAY FROM 6PM UNTIL 9PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

Members and bonafide guests in the company of a member are welcome. Only financial members may purchase from the bottleshop.

20 – Arafura Times

2 - 8 October 2013