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Police to act to ensure water safety

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The Endeavour Rally came to Gove on Sunday with participants spending a rest day in town. Stacey and Brad Allan, The Hot Air Rockers from Gladstone got into the spirit of the rally. Report Page 6. More photographs, Page 11 >>

Boats in Gove Harbour. Police are looking to secure saftey of all who venture out to sea. By MARJO HALLOWELL POLICE are on the move in a bid to ensure the safety of locals who are taking advantage of the wonderful coastline by using their boats to go fishing or just to enjoy the area. Officer-in-charge of Nhulunbuy Police Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said the safety of people using the waters was of paramount importance. In the last week, they had two call outs: * For a group of four who did not return when they indicated they would; * The other to a French couple who were in trouble as their yacht was taking on water and were in jeopardy of running out of diesel for their bilge pumps. “The helicopter was being fueled up ready for an aerial search on Sunday evening, (July 1) when four young men failed to return by noon as they had previously indicated,” he said. They did arrive back at around 6pm Snr Sgt Muldoon said, however, they could have let someone on shore know they had extended the return time. “Most mobile phones work out on the water,” he said. “One call from them would have stopped the need to call police back on duty and get the helicopter ready.” On Monday, a French couple issued a PanPan (emergency call used when there is no imminent danger to life) as the bilges were working overtime to try to stop water

filling up their yacht. They were running very low on fuel and a charter had to be sent out to offer assistance by providing fuel. Snr Sgt Muldoon said the couple did not have an EPIRB (which is compulsory in Australian waters) and had a similar emergency in Torres Straight at the beginning of June. He said they had been told they needed to have an EPIRB before leaving Gove. “In the past year there were two rescues of people from sunken boats, and last month there was a full scale search for a man who went missing from his yacht.” These are just some of 29 marine incidents attended to by Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak and Galiwinku police in the last 12 months. “In my opinion approximately half would have been an unnecessary waste of resources (both police, public and commercial). “Without the need for licensing or registration in the Northern Territory there is a considerable lack of either understanding or just plain ignorance on how harsh the marine environment is, especially here in the Northern Territory. “NT Police in this area have spent a considerable amount of time and money looking for persons who have been reported overdue, only to have them return several hours later totally oblivious that people have been concerned about them.” Continued Page 6. >>

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Trainee in awards finals A WAREHOUSE trainee has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainee of the Year at the NT Training Awards 2012. Lisa Oosen was required to attend the student finalist judging weekend where she was provided with professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunitie, with the intent of better preparing her and other finalists to act as ambassadors for the VET system and mentor future students interested in taking up the challenge of training.

Miss Oosen started with the ALERT program in August, 2010, and completed a Certificate 1 in Resources and Infrastructure. In December, 2010, she undertook a Certificate 2 in Business Administration and enrolled with Charles Darwin University at Gove Operations, Pacific Aluminium within the procurement department. She completed Certificate 2 in Business Administration in April 2012 and moved to the warehouse to start a Certificate 3 in Transport and Logistics (warehousing and

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storage) so that she can reach her goal to be a qualified warehouse operator working at Gove Operations, Pacific Aluminium. “My traineeship has been an excellent way to kick start my warehouse career and the opportunities that you get through training on the job with Gove Operations, Pacific Aluminium are fantastic.” Winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held in Darwin on Saturday, September 15. BELOW: Lisa Oosen shorlisted for award. INSET: Lisa Oosen on a forklift. T H E R E a r e m a n y ABOVE: Kiara on her first day in Yirrkala last month. e n t e r p r i s i n g y o u n g BELOW: The markets are always busy with people entrepreneurs in Gove wanting theIr monthly tattoo. and the newest of these is Kiara Foggin. Eleven-year-old Kiara is stepping into the business of Awesomeness Tattoos which was previously owned and operated by Eliza Jovicic. Eliza had been working at the markets and private functions for 18 months and has now from ordering in new stock to paying headed south with her the bills. family to Perth. Kiara said she was looking forward She had bought the business from Marie Martinez and Eliza was a very to the experience and was being assisted by her parents, as was Eliza. hard working young girl. Eliza supported the Nhulunbuy Kiara worked with Eliza for a couple of events and will make her solo debut RSPCA by donating $1 from every animal tattoo and has handed over at the Gove Peninsula Festival. The business will not only earn almost $500 since she started. Kiara will also continue this supher some extra cash but will help her understand the running of a business port.

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A YIRRKALA teacher is moving on and heading to Nepal to work as a volunteer. Emma Curry (pictured right) who has been teaching at Yirrkala for 18 months will be embarking on her adventure with Monique Cowled, from Condobolin, in New South Wales. Miss Curry, originally from Junee in NSW, will be working with International relief Volunteers (IRV) staring in July for four to six months. She will first be traveling back to Junee before heading off on a trip throughout Asia for a few weeks before taking up her position. “IRV is a not-for-profit organisation and a friend had already done some

volunteering in South America and recommended them ,” she said. “We researched a number of groups and this seemed to be the best option which was most flexible.” They will be based in Chitwan which is a couple of hours from Katmandu and will be working in an orphanage and a school. Ms Curry said they had the option of staying longer if they decided that was what they wanted to do. They will be staying with the locals at a home-stay to help cut down their costs. “I will really miss the kids in Yirrkala but volunteering abroad is something I have always wanted to do,” she said.

Banned Drinker Register now in East Arnhem, Groote THE Banned Drinker Register is now operational in East Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt as part of Stage 4 of the Territory Government’s ‘Enough is Enough’ alcohol reforms. Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker said the Banned Drinker Register supported the existing electronic permit system in stopping problem drinkers from accessing alcohol. “More than 60 per cent of assaults in the Territory are alcohol related; you can’t tackle crime and anti-social behaviour without tackling alcohol abuse,” Ms Walker said. “Residents of East Arnhem and Groote Eylandt have been pioneers of alcohol policy in the Territory, with the electronic permit system seeing significant drops in

alcohol-related assaults since its introduction in 2008. “The existing permit system has now been incorporated into the Banned Drinker Register, ensuring problem drinkers put on the register will be unable to purchase alcohol anywhere in the Territory. “In any reform of this size there will be teething problems, and I understand a small number of permit holders encountered issues immediately after the changeover, however I am advised the situation was resolved quickly.” Persons put on the BDR will have their local liquor permit disabled and be unable to apply for a new one while still on the BDR. Community cards will not be accepted

and all new liquor permits will be reissued under the new proof of ID requirements (driver’s licence, proof of age card or passport), which are consistent with the BDR. “More than 2400 people are now on the Banned Drinker Register, which has seen alcohol related assaults drop across the Territory,” Ms Walker said. “Just like the current permit system, East Arnhem and Groote Eylandt residents will have their approved photo ID scanned against the Banned Drinker Register when they purchase takeaway alcohol,” Ms Walker said. “If you have a valid permit and you are not on the Banned Drinker Register, it’s drinks as usual.”

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Major boost for Arnhem Land Indigenous tourism INDIGENOUS tourism in Arnhem Land is to receive a boost of $825,000 from the Federal Government. The Yolngu people are embarking on a bold plan to create thriving Indigenous-owned tourism businesses across Australia’s spectacular Top End. The Yolngu Cultural Tourism Masterplan is the first of its kind in Australia and aims to develop new tourism opportunities for businesses owned and operated by Indigenous people. The Masterplan was launched by the Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson and the Chairman of the Lirrwi YolnguTourism Aboriginal Corporation, Djawa Murrmurrnga (Timmy) Burarrwanga.

The Masterplan aims to create sustainable employment and lasting economic benefits for Yolngu people throughout Arnhem Land. It has been developed by Mr Burarrwanga, a Gumatj man from Yirrkala who established Lirrwi Tourism and created a long-term vision based on Aboriginal leadership. “We have been sharing our culture with visitors for many years, but we now want to move to the next stage and create a new economy based on cultural tourism in Arnhem Land,”Mr Burarrwanga said. “We want to introduce people from Australia and all over the world to our country, our dance, our music, our

ceremonies, our art and our unique way of life.” “During the next 20 years we will see the creation of many new small businesses which our children will inherit,” he said. “This will help us stay connected to our Homelands and our culture, creating employment for hundreds of Yolngu people while providing life-changing experiences for our visitors.” The Masterplan has been developed with the support of a former Managing Director of the Australian Tourist Commission (now Tourism Australia), Mr John Morse AM, who has been visiting Arnhem Land for many years. “TheYolngu people have an extraordinary vision and want to share their knowledge, culture and homelands with the outside world,” Mr Morse said. “The potential is very exciting and stands to benefit not just the Yolngu people but also the wider Australian tourism industry.” Mr Morse said the Masterplan was a new model for Indigenous economic development, based on the principles of Aboriginal leadership, empowerment, continuity, respect for culture and responsibility. It would draw from the experience of the most qualified people in Australia to help build sustainable businesses. An expert panel of high-profile people is being formed to provide direction

and advice to the development of the Masterplan. In addition to the grant announced on Monday by the Minister under the TQual Strategic Investments Grants initiative, Lirrwi is also seeking support from the private sector. Six corporate partners have already committed to the plan and 10 more are sought. “The enthusiasm and support for the Masterplan indicates a very strong will by the Government and the corporate sector to listen to the voices of Aboriginal people and help make a significant difference to their economic and cultural future,” Mr Morse said. “This potentially has significant implications for Aboriginal people across Australia who see tourism as a new way forward.”

Mr Morse has been engaged by Lirrwi Tourism to manage the Masterplan and said the fundamentals were already in place, with excellent air connections, a strong and well-respected tourism organisation and a unique long-term strategy to develop tourism. “Arnhem Land is a place of great natural beauty, with islands, beaches, river systems and a unique way of life that can’t be found in other parts of the world,” Mr Morse said. “Imagine a network of small cultural tourism camps dotted across Arnhem Land and it’s very easy to see how exciting this concept is.” The full Yolngu Cultural Tourism Masterplan proposal can be downloaded from the following link: www.lirrwitourism.com.au/tourism-masterplan.html

Cook book to benefit the Fatality at Borroloola Territory Police have The four other people in the Gove Children’s Ward NORTHERN confirmed two more people have vehicle are being treated for various

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many cooks as possible not matter how hard or simple the recipe.” The cook book is a fundraiser for the Fresh Future Appeal and all money raised will be donated to the Children’s Ward at the Gove District Hospital. The deadline for submitting recipes is July 30 and it is anticipated the book will be ready by the end of August. Copies of the cook book can be pre-ordered for a cost of $20 and will be printed locally. Mrs Wheeler said one of her favourites so far was the carrot cake, followed by a boiled chocolate cake and sundried tomato and feta muffins. To have your recipe included drop it into Woolworths or email peterandbeverley@bigpond. com

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RSPCA shocked at cruelty displayed by children By SARAH HOWLAND DURING this past week RSPCA Nhulunbuy have been inundated with eight gorgeous kittens. Some of these beautiful babies have already found their families, however, we do have some little ladies and gentlemen needing a loving home. They are eight-weeks-old, litter trained, vaccinated, wormed and will be desexed. It is with sadness that we were alerted to the fact that some of these babies had litter mates and mothers who were not only unwanted but were senselessly and cruelly killed by children and, in one case, employees being ‘heroes’ (yes people who are supposedly educated) before those more-compassionate members of our community rescued them and handed them to the RSPCA. It is these incidents that compassionate members of the community and the RSPCA Nhulunbuy deal with on a regular basis. We are the last line of defence for those that can’t speak for themselves. RSPCA Nhulunbuy have what should have been the responsibility of others regularly placed on our doorstep, so we cannot reiterate enough, be responsible pet owners and please desex your pets.

In recent months we have been very lucky to rehome all the now very loved pets that have come through our care. How many more loving homes are in the community though?

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Nhulunbuy would like to thank all those wonderful people who have recently made donations of food, bedding, money, items to donate and hosted fundraisers. Special mention must go to, Teresa Betts from New Look Beauty Salon, Maria Slatter from PartyLite candles and Gove Veterinary Services for the items donated for the rafﬂe, Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited for their much needed donation of $500, Eliza Jovicic who generously donates from her tattoo sales after every market day, Janene Roberts from Intimo and Liz Brown from Thin Lizzy Trading who have not only organised successful fundraisers and generously donated their proceeds but who have wholeheartedly promoted RSPCA Nhulunbuy in our community. In the next week RSPCA Nhulunbuy will be launching a new desexing program. We urge you to utilise it. We are here to support the community but would especially like to reward pet owners who show a responsible approach to the management of their pets. If you think you can give these babies the special home they deserve, wish to discuss how we can help with the desexing of your pet or ever need any support with your pets then please phone 0437 526 502 and we will do our best to help.

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now so many animals in town that they are falling into the hands of people who really don’t want, shouldn’t have or can’t afford to have pets. On a much happier note RSPCA

PAYMENTS to Territory foster and kinship carers increased last week. Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis made the announcement last Thursday. “The commitment of Territory foster and kinship carers ensures that children in alternative care have the love, care and support that they need,” Mr Vatskalis said. “The Board of Inquiry report “Growing them strong together” recognised the importance of valuing Territory foster and kinship carers. “This increase in carer payments is one way that the government can acknowledge the dedication of Territory foster and kinship carers while providing the necessary support

to ensure carers can provide the best possible care for vulnerable Territory children.” Mr Vatskalis said the new rates paid to carers will see the standard carer payment increase from between $168 and $248 per week to between $210 and $329 a week depending on the age and needs of the child. Carers who choose to take on the responsibility of looking after a child with complex needs will receive an additional payment as will carers in remote areas and respite carers. “Children coming into Alternative Care often bring very few personal belongings with them. The Department will provide foster and kinship carers with an additional $200 at the commencement of a placement

to assist carers meet the immediate needs of the child.” One of the most comprehensive reviews into the child protection system was carried out in 2010 with the NT Government accepting all the recommendations. “The Board of Inquiry made 147 recommendations and called for wide-sweeping systemic and cultural change to child protection services. “The Northern Territory Government acted immediately and accepted all recommendations including injecting an additional $130 million into the system and establishing a stand-alone agency - the Department of Children and Families - to oversee and implement the reforms.”

Indigenous children at a seven-times higher risk ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander children are over-represented in child protection and out-of-home care services, compared to other Australian children and have been since the first data collation in 1990. Between 1 July, 2010, and 30 June, 2011, for every 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia, 34.6 had child-protection records of substantiated harm or risk of harm from abuse or neglect. This means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were 7.5 times more likely than non-Indigenous children to be the subject of substantiated reports of harm/risk of harm than non-Indigenous children. Child-protection authorities are required to intervene if a child has been, is being, or is at risk of significant harm, therefore, some of these children may not have been abused or neglected, but were identified as being at risk of harm.

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Road rage costs man $9000 Road rage is a significant problem: Magistrate A MAN was fined $1000 and ordered to pay $8000 compensation when he pleaded guilty to assault following a road rage incident when he appeared at Nhulunbuy Magistrate’s Court last week. The court was told the 27-year-old father of three was driving along Melville Bay Road at 1pm on January 10 when he stopped at the Crocodile Creek turnoff and the taxi driver traveling behind him also stopped. As the father walked back towards the taxi, the taxi driver wound down his window and was punched in the mouth loosening one tooth and breaking two false teeth. The man who had assaulted the taxi driver then went to the Nhulunbuy Police station and reported the matter, stating he was sick and tired of being tail-gated. The victim went to Darwin to get his teeth repaired and presented a bill for $13,821.77 and was also claiming $3260 for additional costs not covered by a dental scheme. Peter Elliott, who was representing the man, said his client had been disappointed at what he had done. The man had come out of the IGA car park with his wife and three children and was driving at 50mph when the taxi minibus started following him within two or three metres of the back of his vehicle. The taxi made several attempts to overtake and both the man and his wife were becoming agitated. Both were really tired and exhausted all the time as they had a six week-old baby and the man had been working 12-hour shifts. “When he pulled over the van could have gone around him but he stopped,” Mr Elliott said. Police prosecutor Sergeant Justene Dwyer said the taxi driver had been forced to stop as the man braked hard three times and there was another car coming in the opposite direction so he could not pass. When the man walked up to the taxi the taxi driver wound down the window to see if there was a problem. After the assault the man was extremely upset at what he had done and went straight to the police station. He was not charged for four months. Mr Elliott said the 27-year-old had no priors and had worked since he left school. The assault resulted in cosmetic damage and did not

affect the victim’s health. After a break in proceedings the Court heard that the cost of dental work was referable to what had happened, however, the taxi driver previously had a plate and bridge but replaced that with crowns. Mr Elliott said his client was not trying to avoid paying compensation and offered $8000 on his client’s behalf. In handing down the sentence, Magistrate Greg Smith said the man chose violence instead of choice words although he also advised against using bad language. “Road rage is a significant problem,” Mr Smith said. Mr Smith said the three references provided by the defence showed this was out of character for the man although he was concerned that the young children in the car witnessed their father’s behaviour.

A 65-year-old man was fined $60 for driving while unlicensed and ordered to pay a $40 victims’ levy. On June 22 he was stopped on the refinery side on Melville Bay Road at an RBT at 6.30 am. He registered a negative result but a licence check revealed he was unlicensed.

He told police he needed fuel for his outboard so went into town early to get some. The man, who is a pensioner and lives on his boat, said he was waiting for an eye operation. Magistrate Greg Smith reminded him he should not be driving without a licence.

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Police acting to ensure water safety Rally rolls into Gove

<< From Page 1. The 29 incidents did not account for the many call outs people made to their friends to come and rescue them for minor problems. Snr Sgt Muldoon is proposing an initiative and calling on the assistance of the Gove Boat Club, Gove Fishing Club, Nhulunbuy Rotary Club, NT Government and anyone else who would like to be involved. He is suggesting a system at each boat ramp whereby every person who goes out onto the water advises where they are heading, time they left and expected time of return. There would also be information advising the fishing party that if they overstay this time that they have some means of notifying someone of their change of plans, including the location they might be going to instead of their intended one.

At all bush airports pilots complete an manifest and put it in a letter box at the airport. In the event the plane crashes police have details of who was on board, the time they left and their intended destination. This could be easily adapted for use at boat ramps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course it is solely reliant on the people heading off to fish using it but it could be a start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use it then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try and find them if we can when things go pear shaped.â&#x20AC;? Snr Sgt Muldoon said. There is to be a meeting at the Walkabout (poolside) on Wednesday, July 11, at 5pm as a start to brain storm the idea to see how this could best work. There may be some sort of competition to get the general public involved to maybe get a good idea.

The main aim is to get a system that would be easy to use and one that people will use. One proposal is a generic sign at each boat ramp explaining how it all works and a simple letter box that people fill out a form and put it in. Once or twice a week the box gets cleaned out. It would only be when an incident is reported that the Police will go to the box and get the details instantly of who they are looking for and where they might be saving valuable time and possibly someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. If this could be implemented here in Gove, and in Gapuwiyak and Galiwinku and be successful, then it might even spread across the whole Top End. This is open to whoever wishes to be involved so anyone with any ideas is welcome to attend the meeting.

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The Gove Peninsula Surf Club was packed with rally cars on Sunday. By MARJO HALLOWELL THE Surf Club carpark was full of rally cars on Sunday as the Endeavour Super Rally rocked into Nhulunbuy on the ninth day of the event. Raising much-needed funds for the Endeavour Foundation the 45 cars and their drivers were in need of a good wash. The cars may have to wait but the participants welcomed the two-day stay in Gove and were able to take in some of the local sights. The first stop for many was the BP petrol station followed closely by a trip to the Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club where they stopped for lunch. Each team that entered needed to raise $4000 for the Foundation and one team of three cars from Moore Trailers on the Darling Downs raised a mighty $210,000. Event coordinator with the Foundation Joel Stephens said this had been the largest single contribution in the 25-year history of the rally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The top 20 participants raised around $10,000 each,â&#x20AC;? he said. They arrived in Gove on day seven of their 19 day event and left on Tuesday. The group had camped at bush camps the previous two nights and were looking forward to hot showers at the Walkabout. The previous night had been spent at Baniyala and the locals took the time to show them around their community. Mr Stephens said the crews were having the first break in quite a while as some had

Veteran of 25 Endeavour Rallies Wayne Coleman (right) with first time entry Bob Skinner a bit dusty when arriving at the Surf Club for lunch. spent many months getting their vehicles ready for the rally. Some 51 cars registered and 37 actually started the race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One car â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;diedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the track, but the occupants are continuing on and one team had to withdraw having to return home for a family matter,â&#x20AC;? Mr Stephens said. As well as the 35 rally cars there are also another 10 back-up vehicles, all of which have to obey the road rules along the way. The rally is not a race but a test of endurance for the drivers and vehicles and a whole lot of fun. There are three veterans on the rally who have all taken part in all 25 events and some participants are on their first rally. The Endeavour Foundation raises funds and awareness for people with disabilities. WIN TV is filming the event for a documentary and they are also producing DVDs for the entrants. The rally will finish in Yeppoon on July 19.

Young DJs take to the airwaves Reporting repairs and maintenance To keep houses in good condition it is important that they are repaired and maintained often. As soon as something is broken or stops working properly, tell your housing ofď&#x192;&#x17E;cer or the local shire council. You should report things like: dripping taps or taps that are hard to turn on

power points that are not working properly

stove hotplates that are not working

blocked toilets, drains or sewerage leaks

fans that are not working properly

electrical wires sticking out

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Courtney Hodgson and Ainslea Barnes broadcasting from the Gove Peninsula SLC. BECOMING a DJ at the local radio station Gove FM is not restricted by age. Teenagers are welcome as is evidenced by Courtney Hodgson and Ainslea Barnes who have a regular session on Mondays between 5pm to 7pm called Courtneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Ainsleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate play list. The year 12 students have been on air for about six months and enjoy playing contemporary requests. They also have conversations on air about what is happening in their world.

The teenagers were broadcasting live from the Gove Peninsula Surf Club recently promoting the major raffle being run by the radio station as a major fundraiser. Courtney is looking into a future in broadcasting and feels this is an excellent introduction and both girls agree they are learning much from their hands on experience. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the radio station is welcome to contact them.

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NCC students work on pool garden Police checks now on-line SAFE NT, a section of NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Corporate Service, has been working on streamlining the process for people to apply for a Criminal History Check or a Working With Children (Ochre Card) Check and have now developed online application forms which are available to use immediately. SAFE NT has a specific webpage, as part of the NTPFES Website, (www.pfes.ny.gov. au) which people can now access and apply online for these checks. To access this new

option, visit the SAFE NT page. There are two important things that should be noted, firstly, as of July 2 you will be able to renew your Ochre Card online and secondly there will be a slight increase in fees. Nhulunbuy Police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said this new online service would free up local police for their core business duties. For further information regarding online applications, contact SAFE NT on 1800 723 368 or email safent.police@nt.gov.au

Lynne Walker Member for Nhulunbuy Students from the NCC ready to get down to work. STUDENTS from the Nhulunbuy Christian College have been spotted at the Gove Aquatic Centre. They were armed with gloves and an eagerness to get stuck into work around the pool. One of their main tasks was to clean up the garden at

the entrance in readiness for new plants. It came in very handy as the GAC was having a general spruce up. GAC manager Rachel Verdel said she was thankful for the assistance of the students and encouraged by their eagerness to take part.

New version of Gulf song for Games A REWORKED version of a traditional Indigenous song from the Northern Territory’s Gulf of Carpentaria region is going to be performed at an event leading up to the London Olympic Games. Shellie Morris (right), from The Black Arm Band, released a CD of traditional songs with a group of women from the remote town of Borroloola and she’ll get the chance to play a song about her grandmother on an international stage. “I think we’ll be singing on the Thames and I think the audience capacity is about 150,000, but it could be up to 250,000 in the audience,” she said.

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Exercise reduces risk of diabetes IT is estimated more than one in 10 Australians have pre-diabetes or diabetes, the sixth leading cause of death in Australia. While almost every Australian is familiar with the term diabetes, knowledge of how it can be identified and avoided is less widely recognised and will be put under the spotlight in National Diabetes Awareness Week this week from July 8-14. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the condition affecting up to 90 per cent of those diagnosed and it is estimated that approximately 3.3 million Australians will have Type 2 diabetes by 2031. While this condition usually affects older adults, more and more young people are being diagnosed including children. Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) executive officer, Anita Hobson-Powell, said despite these worrying statistics there is good news as up to 60 per cent of Type 2 cases can be prevented by changes in lifestyle and being aware of how diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk. “There is compelling evidence that Type 2 diabetes is more likely to develop in individuals who are insufficiently active, so by maintaining an active lifestyle and exercising regularly you can significantly reduce your risk,” said Ms Hobson-Powell. “While many people are familiar

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with the term diabetes, the symptoms are easily dismissed which is why we encourage people to evaluate any tell-tale signs and see their GP if they have any concerns. “According to a recent report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIWH), one in four adults and one in 12 children are obese in Australia and the number of people with diabetes doubled between 89-90 and 07-08 from 1.5 per cent to 4.1per cent. “Many experts are concerned with effects that obesity may have on the rising rates of chronic disease including diabetes. “In the meantime I know it’s a cliché, but regular exercise is good for you so if we all increased our activity levels we could directly impact on the number of Australians with diabetes which would be a great outcome.” For those diagnosed Type 2 patients and the close to one million Australians who are believed to be undiagnosed, exercise can also form an important part of their treatment.

Based on research evidence, ESSA recommends patients with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes accumulate a minimum of 210 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 125 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise a week to gain significant benefit. “It is further recommended that this includes at least two resistance training sessions per week to achieve maximum benefit. “We always recommend an exercise training program is written and delivered by someone with the appropriate qualification and experience to manage a patient’s specific requirements as one size does not fit all and there may be risk of complications,” said Ms Hobson-Powell. You may also be entitled to Medicare funded treatment sessions. Please see your GP for referral. “Many people think that accredited exercise physiologists only work with elite sports people or are much like personal trainers but helping people with diabetes or other chronic conditions is where many in the profession focus their attention. “Their university training equips them to go beyond training and enables them to understand the effects of exercise on the body, both physically and mentally.” To find your local accredited exercise physiologist please visit www. essa.org.au.

The Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants initiative recognises the valuable work of volunteers. Volunteer Grants 2012 is part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting volunteers, assisting disadvantaged communities and encouraging social inclusion to assist vulnerable people within our society. The Volunteer Grants 2012 Application Form and Application Guidelines are available at www.fahcsia.gov.au or by telephoning the Volunteer Grants 2012 Hotline on 1800 183 374. A TTY service is available for persons who have a hearing or speech impairment on 1800 555 677. Applications close on Wednesday 25 July 2012 at 5pm AEST.

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JULY Through to Sun, July 22: Junior Fishing Challenge – open for juniors (U16) for local kids with catches anywhere during the holidays. Entry forms www. goveﬁshingclub.org.au Thu 12. Nhulunbuy Community Library holiday activities: July Let’s get crafty - Anything goes 10am. Bookings essential as numbers are limited Ph 8987 0860. Sat 14. David Langridge Annual Memorial Round Robin - Gove Touch Football Association. Sat 14 - Sun 15. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - working bee set up for two day event.TBC - 9am to noon. Sat 14 - Sun 15. The third annual Dave Langridge Memorial Round Robin Touch football competition at Hindle Oval. Wed 18. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Sat 21 - Sun 22. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Gove / Darwin challenge. Heats Sat, ﬁnals Sun- 8am to 3pm. Thu 26. Art exhibition - Gove Peninsula Festival opening party. Thu 26 - Sun, Aug 5. Gove Peninsula Festival. Fri 27. Photographic and Film Exhibition - Gove Peninsula Festival - launch. Sat 28. 40th anniversary ball at The Walkabout Lodge. Sat 28. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Gove Junior Football Club.

AUGUST Fri 3. Open Mic night at GAT - Gove Peninsula Festival - showcasing local perfromance. Sat 4. Closing Concert -Gove Peninsula Festival - Hindle Oval. Sat 11. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - working bee set up for enduro/pont - 9am until set up. Sat 11. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Junior coaching. Sun 12. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Enduro pony Round 3 - 8am to noon. Wed 15. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Sat 18. Long Tan Day - service at Memorial Park. Sat 25. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Nhulunbuy BMX Club.

SEPTEMBER Sat 1. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - working bee - 9am to noon. Sat 1. Nhulunbuy Primary School 40 year Fete. Sat 1 - Sun 2 . GARMA - Australian resources Boom - Mining Sun 2. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Peninsula MX Round 4 - 8am to noon. Sun 16. Rotary Club Beach Volleyball. Wed 19. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Sat 22. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Working bee - set up for enduro/pont - 9am until set up.

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 letters to the editor/opinion Councils and Only thing CLP did for GDH was Shires ‘keep to try to close maternity wing THE banned drinker register (BDR) which was put 2500 problem drinkers, the public rolled out in the Northern Territory on July 1, 2011, who are currently on the in the dark’ has now bedded down in east Arnhem Land as part BDR, back on the grog. SECTION 8 in the Local Government (Administration) Regulations (of NT Parliament) defines what is confidential information to NT Tax payers and what is not. Why is the definition of confidential information in Local Government in the NT different to every other state of Australia? Why do the Annual Reports of all NT shires and Councils not have organisational charts of all staffing positions and what the total renumeration salary package is for every position in the NT Shires and Councils in the NT? In all other states this information is not kept a secret from tax payers however in the NT it is. Why should the CEOs, Senior Executives, Managers and all staff salary packages of all job positions in NT Shires or Councils be kept a secret from tax payers? How is keeping these secrets from tax payers a best practice accountability measure? The NT Labor Government’s Local Government legislation of NT Parliament only allows tax payers to know what the Mayors and elected councillors of the East Arnhem Shire and Roper Gulf Shire remuneration packages are. It is time to elect a new Country Liberals NT Government on August 25, 2012, and to change this definition. Lucio Matarazzo Stokes Street, Parap, NT 0820

I AM most definitely Electoral News committed to the upgrade by NT Member for Nhulunbuy LYNNE WALKER of Gove Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department and am pleased to see the CLP candidate is too. A budget of $13 million was committed by Labor’s Federal member and Minister for Indigenous and Rural Health Warren Snowdon in the 2011 budget. Planning and design is well underway with tender for construction expected in the coming months. We have seen unprecedented funding into health in the regions thanks to a partnership between Labor governments at Federal and Territory level. IN my 20 plus years in Nhulunbuy the only thing I can recall the CLP government doing for Gove Hospital was: Announcing the closure of the maternity ward; and\ a plan to co-locate mothers and babies with patients in the general medical/surgical ward.

of stage 4 of the Henderson Government’s alcohol reforms. Being part of the Territory-wide system can only strengthen the existing takeaway liquor permit system which has been in place on the Gove Peninsula since March, 2008. Since then this community has witnessed a dramatic reduction in public drunkenness, anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime and this is supported by hard data which is why the system has provided the blueprint for the BDR. The government I am part of in dealing with crime is dealing with the source of so much crime in the NT by tackling alcohol recognising that 70 per cent of all alcohol sales are through takeaway stores. I NOTE the CLP candidate has declared a stance to be ‘tough on crime and anti-social behaviour’ as well as ‘cleaning up parks and removing problem drunks’. He needs to explain to people how he would achieve this in Nhulunbuy when his party has declared they will dismantle the legislated alcohol reforms which would

Wild About Gove

Wild About Gove is an opportunity for readers to showcase their favourite photos of Gove. There are many opportunities to take some great shots when you are out and about and the Arafura Times invites you to share some of your shots. Jo Duncan sent in this photograph to share with readers. All photos remain the copyright of the photographer.

No sign of work beginning on new Gove Hospital building ANOTHER week closer to the Northern Territory election and the chance to get the Northern Territory back on track with strong leadership and accountability under the Country Liberals. The more I talk to people in the electorate the more I hear about Government waste. A prime example is the name change at Gove District Hospital. Each time an agency or department changes names the old signs are replaced and money is spent that does nothing to improve conditions for stakeholders, in this case the hospital’s patients and staff. Meanwhile, there is no sign of

work beginning on the hospital’s new accident and emergency building. No tenders have come out as yet and, before we know it, the Wet Season will be here. This will delay the project further to the detriment of the community. Labor needs to be more accountable in Nhulunbuy as we require better health services, housing, roads and town infrastructure. Lynne Walker and Labor have created a shire model that allows our CEO, senior executive and manager salaries to be kept secret from rate payers, which makes it impossible to assess value for money. If you would like to join the

fight against Labor’s anti-Territorian carbon tax, cut Labor’s waste, reduce debt and put more money back in our pockets, I need your support on August 25. If you feel strongly about change and would like to be part of a once in a lifetime chance to get the Northern Territory back on track, please contact me on 0439 867 568. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The Country Liberals have an action plan to put the Territory’s future back in your hands: 1. Reduce Labor’s waste and reduce debt. 2. Introduce a strong set of new laws that clearly distinguish between

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right and wrong. 3. Create a ‘three hub’ economy, not dependent on one. A mining and energy hub, a tourism and culture hub and a food export hub for Asia will together secure our future. 4. Plan properly for the Territory’s future. 5. Be accountable. If we don’t deliver, throw us out. The only deal we’ll have is with you, the Territorians, to help make your life better. With a vote for Allen Fanning, your Country Liberals candidate, together we can start to decide the Territory’s future. Allen Fanning CLP Candidate for Nhulunbuy

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Crazy Ant volunteers in Gove Ben Hoffman from CSIRO working with the volunteers.

A BUSLOAD of volunteers is spending over a week in town to assist with the monitoring of the Dhimurru Yellow Crazy Ant program. The Conservation Volunteers are from overseas and southern Australian states and will spend the week working with the Dhimurru Rangers checking the fire ant sites. Laura Kmoch from Germany, Camelle Bertrand and Aurelia Averone - both from France and Sarah Morris from the United Kingdom along with Australians Heather Merkel, Kristine Smith, Marilyn Wise, Peter Ford , Eve Recht and Eleanor Leigh joined volunteer leader Maxine Atkinson. They were greeted on Mt Saunders in the morning and went straight to work. On Wednesday afternoon they took time out to explore Middle Beach. They helped clean Town Beach and were anticipating doing other work apart from the crazy ant project which was under the guidance of Ben Conservation Volunteers in Gove for a week assisting with local projects. The project won the 2010 Banksia Award. Hoffman from the CSIRO. At present they are treating four sites on the The volunteers are looking for any signs of the mining lease for the second of three times. The group is staying at Gove House courtesy of Mr Hoffman said they treat them every three Gove Operations - Pacific Aluminium and on the ants in areas where erradication has previously been carried out. months with a 100 per cent success rate as they way in to town camped at Bulman. They will be researching and mapping the This year there are six erradication sites cover- break the breeding cycle. The Yellow Crazy Ant is listed among the ants as well as monitoring eradication sites and ing 200 hectares. Eight more sites have been fully mapped for treatment next year. world’s top 100 invasive species. monitoring the success of those erradications.

Banksia Award calls for entries SINCE 2007 the Banksia Awards have celebrated the contribution of Indigenous communities to Australia’s environment and sustainable future through the Indigenous Caring for Country Award and entries are now open for the 2012 award. Supported by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program, the award recognises those delivering excellence in stewardship of the land, waterways, wildlife habitats, native flora and fauna through demonstrated Indigenous leadership, community involvement and benefit. Launching this year’s award during NAIDOC week, the Banksia Foundation invites all Indigenous groups leading the way in taking care of our precious environment to enter. Executive director Graz van Egmond said this year’s winner will follow in the great tradition of the important Indigenous initiatives that have been recognised over the last five years. In 2011, the award was won by West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Partnership

Comprising five Indigenous land management groups that began working together in 1997 to develop and test a plan to address the environmentally damaging effects of late dry season wildfire on the West Arnhem Plateau. By 2006 the project attracted industry funding for its greenhouse gas abatement work. From 2006 to 2010 the Indigenous partners on-ground management abated 706,956 tonnes CO2e - a 140 per cent success against the target of 100,000 tonnes CO2e pa. This project provides an exciting example of inherent collaboration between traditional knowledge and contemporary scientific practice - a key reconnection to country and culture. This national award provides an essential vehicle for indigenous communities to showcase their invaluable contribution through the various initiatives undertaken around the country. Submissions for the 2012 Indigenous Caring for Country Award close August 24 at 5.00 p.m. (AEST). For further information about the awards at www.banksiafdn.com.

Previous Banksia Award winners Previous Banksia Indigenous Caring For Country Winners 2011 West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Partnership: a 140% success Warddeken Land Management for WALFA partners, NT In partnership with Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation, Bawinanga Aboriginal Coporation, Mimarl and Adjumarlarl Rangers 2010 Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation: Also 2010 Origin Gold Banksia Award winner (The recipient is selected from the winners of the Banksia Category Awards. It is awarded to the individual or organisation which, in the judges’ opinion, has made the contribution most worthy of extra recognition and acknowledgement.) Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, NT In partnership with CSIRO, Rio-Tinto Alcan 2009 Kimberley Toad Busters’ Cane Toad Education Campaign Kimberley Toad Busters, WA 2008 “NAILSMA Dugong and Marine Turtle Project” North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance In partnership with Cooperative Research Centre for Tropical Savannas Management, Kimberley Land Council, Northern Land Council, Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Cape York Balkanu Development Corporation, Torres Strait Regional Authority. 2007 Carpentaria Ghost Nets Programme Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, Qld.

Sharp rise in sea levels to Aust’s north: report

Ice shelf in East Antarctica. Such ice shelves are vulnerable to warming, which may lead to their melting, the acceleration of the glaciers that feed them and consequent sea-level rise. Photo Simon Marsland THERE has been a dramatic short-term rise in sea levels in the north of Australia, where waters rose at around 10mm each year over the past 18 years. The Sydney Morning Herald reports leadingAustralian scientists have firmed their view on the rate of sea-level rise, in the latest snapshot of this climate change problem. Over the past 50 years, the global average rise of 1.9 millimetres a year measured in tide gauges has been confirmed in satellite measurements, raising confidence in predictions. “We are very close to the final answer on this,” said oceanographer John Hunter, of the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Hobart. “Once we do that we can do our modelling for the future much better.” The information was contained in the ACECRC’s Report Card: Sea Level Rise 2012 released this month. But Dr Hunter cautioned that this was likely to relate to El Nino events, rather than long term sea-level trends. He said the Australian coasts faced a rise of about the global average rate through the 21st century - meaning

sea level would be around 0.38 metres higher in 2090 than it was 100 years earlier. Thermal expansion - the greater space occupied by hotter sea water - has contributed about 45 per cent of the total rise since 1972, according to the report card. Melting glaciers and ice caps added another 40 per cent, with most of the remainder coming from ice sheets. The report card warns that as a rule of thumb, a 0.1m rise in sea level increased the frequency of flooding by about a factor of three. “This effect is multiplicative so that even a relatively modest increase in mean sea level of 0.5 m will increase the frequency of flooding by a factor of roughly 300,” it said. “This means that an event which presently only happens on average once every 100 years (the ‘100-year return event’) will happen several times a year after sea level has risen by 0.5 m.” Dr Hunter said with new data submissions to the International Panel on Climate Change set to close within weeks, the report card represented the state of play on sea level rise as it was likely to be in the IPCC’s 2014 report.

Hide tide in Gove in January, 2012.

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ANGLICAN CIRCUS WORKSHOP

PHOTOS: SHAE LUCAS

Anglicare hosted a week of circus workshops during the first week of the holidays. On Friday night they put on a performance at the town hall for families of those who attended.

THE WONDERS OF NATURE IN OUR REGION

Cloud patterns over the Gulf of Carpentaria, in July, 2012. Photo courtesy of obstacol.com 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arafura Times

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Dry conditions in the Northern Territory continue to fuel wildfires in the region.These July 5 images show plumes of smoke from multiple blazes can be seen near the Gulf of Carpentaria (right), blowing towards the northwest. Also of note are sediments along the shores of the state: the sediments in the Gulf of Carpinteria appear milky blue, while those in the Van Diemen Gulf (upper left) are greenish in color, indicating the presence of phytoplankton growth as well. Image courtesy of eosnap.com

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Defence honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander roles for the first time DEFENCE has acknowledged the role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have played in defending Australia at a memorial service at the Australian War Memorial on July 3. The Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley addressed the ceremony and laid a wreath in honour of Indigenous servicemen and women, past and present. This is the first time that a Chief of the Australian Defence Force has publicly delivered an Acknowledgement. The ceremony was part of NAIDOC week 2012 which is celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have championed change. One of the themes for NAIDOC 2012 is ‘They dared to Challenge’. “It is a powerful theme and what comes to my mind is a spirit of courage and determination. Both are vitally important qualities shared by all Service men and women,”

General Hurley said. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who entered into service in World War II are a great example of people who ‘dared to challenge’ in the interest of Australia. More than 3000 Indigenous Australians enlisted during World

War II. A further 150-200 served as de facto servicemen and patrolled and performed other military duties along the north Australian coast while an additional 3000 Indigenous Australians supported the World War II defence effort as civilian labourers. “History shows that our Indig-

enous Service men and women dared to challenge the system by fighting for their country in a time of great need and were among the early pioneers of a reconciliation process that continues today,” General Hurley said. “There is a long list of exemplary servicemen and women who also happen to be Indigenous. We thank them for their service and welcome the next generation of Indigenous Australians who will carry on their tradition of service,” General Hurley said. Defence provides education, training and dedicated programs like the Defence Indigenous Development Program and Indigenous pre-recruitment course to assist. PHOTO: The Australian, The Aborginal and the Torres Strait Island flag flying at the NAIDOC Week 2012 Defence Memorial Service at the Australian War Memorial last week.

THE Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit was established in 1941 by anthropologist Donald Thompson. This unique Army Unit was engaged to patrol the coastal area of Northern Australia and provide early warning of Japanese attack during World War II. Up to 50 tribal Yolngu men from East Arnhem Land served, using traditional bushcraft and fighting skills to patrol the coastal area and establish coastwatchers. This unit was mobile, lived off the country and used traditional weapons. There is now a War Memorial at Yirrkala in the Northern Territory commemorating the efforts of these Yolngu men.

Chief of the Defence Force General David Hurley acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the Land and makes the Commemorative address at the NAIDOC Week 2012 Defence Memorial Service at the Australian War Memorial. This is the first time that a Chief of the Australian Defence Force has publicly delivered an Acknowledgement. Secretary for Defence Mr Duncan Lewis and Chief of the Defence Force General David Hurley recently signed the Defence Indigenous Handbook which introduced the practice.

Warrant Officer Class One Don Bowie of Defence People Group after the NAIDOC Week 2012 Defence Memorial Service at the Australian War Memorial. WO1 Bowie recited a scripture during the Service. Photography by Lauren Black.

ENDEAVOUR RALLY LEFT: Kristy-Lee Kahler, Kay Paynter, Nikki Doyle and Louise Samuels officials with the team True Blue Pink Ladies who were having a laugh about their unscheduled stop in the middle of the Goyder River. BELOW: Col and Margaret Free from Toowoomba with Darrell Paynter enjoy a break at the Surf Club.

TOP LEFT: Heather Christie and Charlie Stanley from the Sunshine Coast in ‘Car 1959’ n the team ‘Why Not?’ in their 18th car rally and third Endeavour rally. LEFT: Gove Peninsula Surf Club president Greg Whelan with the Endeavour events coordinator Joel Stephens. LOWER LEFT: The Dirty Doctors, James Burton and Peter Bradey, lived up to their name as they were covered in red dust. BELOW: Tavia Roots, Audey Lloyd, Mandy Cattarini, John Webro and Jeff Wilson enjoy the break at the Surf Club.

Marion and Merv Weller from Bundaberg at the surf club.

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11 - 17 July 2012 – 11

THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Photo Finish 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Night Of The Proms: Part 2 2:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs: Peterborough 6:50 Miniscule: Leech 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Silent Witness: Red Hill Part 2 - The team investigate a murder at Redhill prison where the battle to control the drugs trade on the wing continues. Harry and Nikki dig deep into Detective Inspector Bridges past, making a significant discovery. 9:30 Taggart: Fact and Fiction - Andrew Buchan finds his 18year-old daughter dead in her bed. At first it looks like an angst-ridden teenage suicide but Burke and the team begin to suspect that someone was with Martha as she died. 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Penn And Teller: Fool Us - Illusionists Penn and Teller throw down the gauntlet to aspiring magicians in the UK to perform their most mystifying trick - and fool Penn and Teller. 11:40 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Maternal Congruence 7:00 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos vs Warriors 9:00 Friday Night Football: Caterbury Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels 11:00 Movie: “Unleashed” (AV v,l) - Jet Li is a man who was raised from childhood by a ruthless crime boss to become a violent killing machine. When a blind piano tuner takes him in, Li tries to start a new life, but his brutal past follows him, forcing him to fight back. 1:00 Movie: “Zoltan, Hound Of Dracula” (M h) - After a military explosion, a dormant horror is suddenly re-awakened when the tomb of the Dracula family is unearthed. From the tomb walk Veidt Smit and a large dog Zoltan, both formerly enslaved under Dracula’s evil spell. 2:35 Skippy, The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Their Eyes Were Watching God” (M) - Janie Starks is a coloured woman who is on a quest for love and personal fulfilment in 1920’s America. 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 All For Kids 3:30 Match It 4:00 Seven News at 4.00 4:30 The Price Is Right 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 16: North Melbourne vs Carlton 10:30 Movie: “88 Minutes” (AV v) - An FBI forensic psychologist who teaches at a University receives a death threat warning him that he only has 88 minutes to live. Who wants him dead? An ex-lover, a student or perhaps a serial killer on death row who was convicted by his testimony? 12:45 Movie: “Mama’s Gone A Hunting” (M) - A psychotic prison escapee and his young partner, decide to kidnap a wealthy couple’s baby and hold it for ransom. Little do they know that the babysitter wants the baby for herself. 2:30 Infomercials 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:30 The Virtual Revolution: The Cost Of Free 2:30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Belize: Jungle and Coral 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Hightlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 South American Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Colombia and Venezuela - Jonathan travels to Colombia, a place long synonymous with drug wars. There he searches for stories that define a country emerging from decades of violence, and finds himself cycling around the streets of Bogotá with a visionary mayor. 8:30 Building the Great Cathedrals - Nothing so awe-inspiring had ever been seen in Europe. Gothic cathedrals towered above the horizon with stone spires that seemed to reach heaven. But now some of these cathedrals teeter on the brink of catastrophic collapse. 9:30 World News Australia 10.00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 12 - - Saint-Jean-deMaurienne to Annonay/Davézieux (220 km medium-mountain stage). 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 14

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Race To London 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Scissors 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 Football: SANFL: Round 16 - Central District vs Sturt 5:00 The Wonder Years: Pottery Will Get You Nowhere 5:25 Walk On The Wild Side 5:55 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Sugar And Spice 6:23 Audrey’s Kitchen: Ultimate Breakfast Omelette 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise 8:30 Kidnap And Ransom 9:20 Hustle: When Eddie’s niece gets scammed by a ruthless modelling agent, the team jump to action. Modelling shoots, lifestyle coaches and even a meeting at the American embassy, could this be their toughest con yet? 10:20 United States Of Tara: Dept. Of F.....d Up Family Services 10:45 Whites - Roland finally gets a chance in the spotlight when he is invited to do a spot on TV show, Sunday Chefs. It’s just a pity he’s chosen to do it on a day where they have a function for 300 people. 11:15 Rage Guest Programmer (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)

5:30 Team Umizoomi 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today Saturday 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 David Attenborough’s Gorilla 10:30 Children’s Programs 2:30 Crusoe 3:30 Getaway’s European Tour 4:00 Discover Downunder 4:30 National News - First At Five 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:10 Movie: “Aliens In The Attic” (PG) 8:55 Movie: “Spiderman 3” (M v) - Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to MJ and his duties as a superhero. However, when his suit starts to change, Peter changes with it, bringing out his dark, vengeful side. 11:55 Movie: “Frances”(M v,l,a) -Based on the life of Frances Farmer, this film depicts the turbulent years of inner conflicts, battles with Hollywood hierachy, run-ins with police, horrific years in a mental institution all culminating with unnecessary lobotomy. 2:30 Avengers - From Venue With Love 3:30 Danoz Direct 5:00 Wesley Impact

5:30 Stitch! 6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show - Weekends 9:30 Dr Oz 10:30 The Woodlies 11:00 Cast Away 11:30 V8 Xtra 12:00 Australia Smashes Guinness World Records 12:30 That 70s’ Show 1:00 Dinner Date 2:00 Outsourced 2:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 16: Port Adelaide vs Essendon 5:30 Seven News 6:00 The Amazing Race Australia 7:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 16: Brisbane vs St Kilda 10:00 The Hit Rater.Com 10:30 Movie: “Snake Eyes” (M) - Shady police detective Rick Santoro is happy with life. While on duty at a prize-fight, a member of the government is killed, and while investigating finds several leads. But as he finds himself embroiled in the middle of a murder conspiracy, he realises he has to make a choice. 12:30 Movie: “Project Alf” (G) - The military is engaged in a secret analysis of a strange, hairy, bright orange creature. While Major Hill and Captain Mulligan both consider Alf to be a friendly life-form, Colonel Milfoil disagrees and wants him extinguished. 2:30 Room For Improvement 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Beyond Tomorrow

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:00 New Year’s Day Concert 2012 3:40 The Chopin Etudes 3:45 One Thousand Pictures: R.F.K’s Last Journey 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Kill Arman: Okinawa/Karate 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Massive Moves: Pacific Palace - In this episode, a family in Vancouver calls in a crew of house truckers to haul a beautiful two-storey house across land and water so they can have a bigger home. 8:00 Massive Moves: Harbour House - a couple in Vancouver call in a crew of marine engineers to build and sail a beautiful floating house down the Fraser River and out to sea, to get to their moorings. 8:30 RocKwiz - This week’s special guest is former Cockney Rebel singer/songwriter, Steve Harley. 9:30 RocKwiz - Tonight, Bridezilla’s fabulous lead singer Holiday Sidewinder tries her rock trivia best to outsmart Wolfmother singer and guitarist, Andrew Stockdale. 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 13 - Saint-Paul-TroisChâteaux to Cap d’Agde (215 km flat stage). 4:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 15

SBS 5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird or What? 2:30 If Only 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: African School: Masindi Dreams 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 French Food Safari - In the final episode, Maeve and Guillaume are taken on a tour of one of the top Parisienne kitchens with three Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy, who cooks up some of his signature dishes. 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Heston’s Feasts: 80s Feast - Tonight, Heston returns to the 1980s, cooking up sake champagne in a giant mobile phone with edible sushi money, the ultimate toasted sandwich, a power lobster in the microwave, and a weightless floating dessert combining vienetta and tiramisu. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour de France 2012 Live: Stage 11 - Albertville to Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire/Les Sybelles 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Cornwall 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Walk On The Wild Side 2:00 Death In Paradise 3:05 Art And Soul: Bitter And Sweet 4:00 Nothing Rhymes With Ngapartji 5:00 Birds Of Paradise 5:55 Antiques Master 6:25 Audrey’s Kitchen: Cinese Calamari Stir Fry 6:30 Compass: Bishop Undercover: Part 1 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer 8:30 Wallander: The Man Who Smiled 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell - Kate and Quentin decide to spice up their marriage with some fantasy role playing but there are red faces all around when they turn up at their rendezvous both dressed as Michelle Grattan. 10:30 Race To London 11:00 Movie: “Five Easy Pieces” (MA l,s) - After rejecting his wealthy and cultured upbringing, a young man returns home when his father has a stroke, with his waitress girlfriend in tow. 12:35 Movie: “None But The Lonely Heart” (PG) - A murky drama of broken dreams, thwarted hopes and petty crime in the slums of London in the late 1930s. 2:30 The Living Artist 3:30 Rage

5:30 GIO Schoolboy Cup 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Wide World Of Sports 10:30 Sunday Footy Show 12:30 Gold Coast Marathon 1:00 Broncos Insider 1:30 2012 Intrust Super Cup: Round 17: Easts Tigers v Burleigh Bears 3:30 Sunday Football: St George Illawarra vs Cronulla Sharks 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 TBA 7:00 60 Minutes - 60 Minutes is Australia’s leading current affairs programme, with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Television’s top reporters - Liz Hayes, Liam Bartlett, Michael Usher, Allison Langdon and Charles Wooley - investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians. 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 The Road To London 11:05 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 What Would You Do? 12:30 Spyforce 1:30 Skippy, The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News

5:30 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6:00 Jake and The Never Land Pirates 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 AFL Game Day 11:00 Footy Flashbacks 12:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Round 16: GWS vs Adelaide 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Billy Connolly’s Route 66 8:00 Downton Abbey - With the wedding approaching there’s excitement in the air but will Branson’s plans rattle everyone? Spanish Flu reaches Downton and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. 9:30 Castle: Little Girl Lost - When a two-year-old girl is discovered missing, Beckett is called in to assist with the investigation only to discover that the FBI agent in charge is her ex. 10:30 Serial Killers: Bodies In The Barrel 11:30 Movie: “The Tattooist” - A young artist unknowingly plays a role in releasing a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn the Samoan tradition of tattooing. 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:00 Maltese News 8:30 PopAsia10:30 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:30 Al Jazeera News 3:30 When the Egyptians Sailed On the Red Sea 4:30 Salam Cafe 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Death of the Megabeasts - Scientific detectives crack one of the world’s great mysteries: what killed Australia’s megabeasts? Long after the extinction of the dinosaurs, extraordinary species of giant beasts roamed the Earth, ruling the animal kingdom for hundreds of thousands of years. But suddenly they vanished. 8.30 Inside Nature’s Giants: Big Cats 9.30 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Toaster - In this episode, James and Greg come up with solutions for a turbo toaster. Greg utilises the power of halogen and James’s creation draws inspiration from the world of firearms. 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 14 - Limoux to Foix (192 km mountain stage). 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 16

7 CENTRAL 5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Down And Out In Beverley Hills” (M l,s) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Patrol 3:00 All For Kids 3:30 Match It 4:00 Seven News At 4.00 4:30 The Price Is Right 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home & Away - April and Dex fight over Heath. Bianca and Heath need to decide what they are to each other. Lottie struggles to choose between her parents. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Grey’s Anatomy: The Girl With No Name - The doctors work on a Jane Doe, who turns out to be the subject of a case that gained national interest. Cristina proves to be the highest in demand as the residents begin their interviews for post-residency positions at prospective hospitals. 9:30 Desperate Housewives: Give Me The Blame 11:30 Auction Squad 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Collectors 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Rivers And Life 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Antiques Master 2:30 Jennfier Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs: Oxford 6:50 Miniscule: Thirsty 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Wire In The Blood: From The Defeated 1:10 Movie: “The Phantom Of The Opera” (PG) - From the novel by Gaston Leroux, a crazed man without a face, who lives in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. 2:25 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Psychic Vortex 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bozeman Reaction 7:30 Tricky Business - Matt is hired to investigate doping in the greyhound racing industry. Rick and Kate risk losing their reputations and their biggest client, when they are accused of wrecking a school formal. Jim’s focus on the family business takes its toll on Claire & Lily’s relationship with Marcus taking a surprising turn. 8:30 CSI: Miami: At Risk 9:30 CSI: Miami: Killer Regrets 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Fish In A Drawer 11:00 Super Rugby Extra Time 12:00 The Whole Truth: The State Calls Kathryn Peale 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Concrete Canyons” (M) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Patrol 3:00 All For Kids 3:30 Match It 4:00 Seven News At 4:00 4:30 The Price Is Right 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 The Amazing Race Australia 8:00 Revenge: Grief - A painful loss forges a stronger bond between Emily and Jack, bringing them closer than ever before. Will they give in to their true feelings for one another? Victoria forms a new alliance that could seal Conrad’s fate, and Charlotte sets out on a vendetta of her own with Declan as her target. 9:00 Body Of Proof 11:00 30 Rock 11:30 Sons And Daughters 12:00 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:90 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 2:00 Law And Disorder: Allan Keesing - The Reluctant Whistleblower 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Kabuki, the Path of the Flowers 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Bubble Pack Plunge - Adam and Jamie investigate whether a person covered in bubble wrap can jump off an 11 metre tall building and survive the impact without injury. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory experiment with a James Bond ejector seat. 8:30 Man vs Wild: Fan vs. Wild - Bear Grylls takes two fans into the Canadian wilderness on a life-changing adventure. Their journey begins with a fast rope from a helicopter onto a 3,000 metre high mountain peak. Their only way out is to rappel down a sheer granite rock face. Afterwards they build a shelter and cook bushman style. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 15 - Samatan to Pau (160 km flat stage). 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 17

IMPARJA 5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory - The Adhesive Duck Deficiency 7:00 The Big Bang Theory - The Vengeance Formulation 7:30 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Gorilla Experiment - Sheldon takes on his greatest challenge when he attempts to help Penny understand Leonard’s work, and Wolowitz becomes jealous when Leonard starts hanging out with his new girlfriend. 9:00 The Footy Show 10:45 The AFL Footy Show 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Meerkat Manor 10:25 Miniscule 10:30 Sleek Geeks 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Grand Designs 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team 6:50 Miniscule: Some Weird Fly 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Race To London 8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey: Final - Joanna Lumley climbs up Mount Olympus, visits a fortune telling festival, meets with the radical mayor of Thessaloniki, and explores the strange landscape of Meteora, where monks still inhabit the monasteries in the sky. 9:20 Gordon’s Great Escape: Thailand - Gordon learns the secrets to a spicy sausage recipe, goes diving for oysters in Krabi, and competes against Thai celebrity chef, McDang, on national television. 10:05 Artscape: Dr Sarmast’s Music School: Part 2 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Britain From Above: 24 Hour Britain 1:30 Gordon’s Great Escape: Thailand 2:30 Football: VFL

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Einstein Approximation 7:00 TBA 8:00 Episodes - Sean and Beverly have to retrieve Matt from a seedy bar in the outskirts of LA so that the paparazzo waiting outside won’t see him driving home drunk. What follows is an all-night road trip which takes the trio from a run-in with the paparazzo to Matt’s ex-wife’s house and finally to his sons’ bedroom where Matt is forced to confront the mess he’s made of his life. 8:30 Episodes 9:00 Episodes 9:30 Episodes 10:00 Survivor: One World 12:00 Survivor: One World 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Extra 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Good Morning America / 4:30 National Early Morning News

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “What If God Were The Sun” (M) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Patrol 3:00 All For Kids 3:30 Match It 4:00 Seven News At 4.00 4:30 The Price Is Right 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Jett and Richard meet for the first time. Bianca learns Heath lied to her 7:00 Once Upon A Time: 7:15 am 8:00 Winners And Losers: Juggling’s Not Just A Party Trick Sophie is keen to take her mind off her upcoming hearing with the hospital board but in doing so, makes a bad situation worse and must face some uncomfortable truths about her own behaviour. 9:00 TBA 11:00 Police Under Fire: In The Line Of Duty 12:00 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 2:00 Are You My Mother? 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Kabuki, the Path of the Flowers 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kate Humble 8:30 Usain Bolt: The Fastest - At 25 years old, Usain Bolt is the quickest man on the planet. In 2012, he will try to become the first man to win the 100 metres gold medal on the track in two consecutive Olympic Games. But how can a man 1.95 metres tall and built like a rugby player be so fast? 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012: Review 12:00 The Lost Room: The Comb and the Box - Follows Detective Joe Miller as he investigates a mysterious motel room, which acts as a portal to an alternate universe. Having lost his daughter during a reset of the room, Joe begins to search for the prime object, which can supposedly bring her back. 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 18

ABC 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Country House Rescue 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:55 BTN Daily 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 River Cottage: Spring 6:50 Minuscule: Cherry Tomato 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Photo Finish: Fashion - Hosted by Andrew Gunsberg, three amateur photographers battle it out in a photographic challenge. 8:30 Silk 9:30 Mummifying Alan: Egypt’s Last Secret - Follow a team of pioneering scientists as they mummify the corpse of 61-yearold Alan Billis in an attempt to solve the 3000-year-old enigma of how the Ancient Egyptians were able to perfectly preserve their pharaohs. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 The Lost World Of Communism: Socialism In One Family 12:25 The Clinic 1:20 Silk 2:30 Football: WAFL

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Meerkat Manor 10:25 Miniscule 10:30 Sleek Geeks 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Grand Designs 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Country House Rescue: Garston Manor 6:50 Miniscule: Ants 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Myf Warhurst’s Nice: And Classy - Myf chats with everyone from Pete Smith - face of Copperart, to host of Bargain Hunt, Tim Wonnacott in a bid to understand why we collect the stuff we do. 8:30 Randling 9:00 Life’s Too Short - Warwick meets up with estranged wife Sue, her solicitor, and her new partner Ian to finalise their divorce settlement. 9:30 QI: Greeks 10:00 At The Movies Bryan Brown In Conversation 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 The Librarians 12:05 Life’s Too Short 12:35 Hannah Gadsby Goes Domestic 1:00 Movie: “Hell Is For Heroes” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 16 Central District vs Sturt

6:00 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our lives 2:30 Extra 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Large Hadron Collision - It’s Valentine’s Day, and Leonard can only bring one guest on a trip to see CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (the world’s largest and highest energy particle accelerator) in Switzerland. Will it be Sheldon or Penny? 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Excelsior Acquisition 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Precious Fragmentation 8:00 The Mentalist: Strawberries And Cream Part 2 9:00 RPA 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 Weeds 11:30 Eclipse 12:00 20/20 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Girl Next Door” 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Patrol 3:00 All For Kids 3:30 Match It 4:00 Seven News at 4.00 4:30 The Price Is Right 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 Australia’s Got Talent: Grand Final 8:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys: Mammy Of The Groom - Dermot and Maria’s wedding is just days away and tensions are running high in the Brown household. 9:10 Smugglers 10:10 Mystery 360: Ghosts 11:10 Parks And Recreation: End Of The World 11:40 Sons And Daughters 12:05 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 2:00 Once Bitten: Conflict and Complications 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Tumba Francesca 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Africa: Namibia: Sands of Time - Namibia - in the south-west of Africa is an arid, rough land. Its landscape is unique, with mammoth sand dunes and rocky mountains. The place has been inhabited for hundreds of years by the Himba people, who demonstrate their strong connections to their ancestors through time tested rituals, along with stone and cave paintings. 8:35 Bear Grylls’ Wild Weekend: Bear’s Wild Weekend with Miranda - Adventurer Bear Grylls takes comedy writer and actress Miranda Hart on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the spectacular Swiss Alps. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 16 - Pau to Bagnères-deLuchon (197 km mountain stage). 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

12 – Arafura Times

11 - 17 July 2012

CROSSWORD No. 106

SUDOKU No. 106

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Memories of your childhood will be hard to put out of your mind. One incident keeps on coming back to you. Admitting this to a trusted friend will provide some needed relief. Romance. A social gaffe made by one of your friends could prove embarrassing. You will soon be able to have a good laugh, however.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

You may need to ﬁnd a new outlet for your excess energy. Your talents are not being appreciated properly by the people around you. You have a lot to offer: try to ﬁnd someone who values your unique skills. Romance. Your partner may be on your mind a lot this week. Something which they said recently will cheer you up. Be sure to thank them for their compliment.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FOR KIDS

A friend who is behaving a little strangely may need a while to settle down. Don’t be too quick to pass judgement on their recent actions. Understanding will be the key to helping them at the moment. Romance. You may need to sort out a conﬂict between two of your best friends. One side will have to give in much more than the other.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

You may ﬁnd that your partner is a little apathetic. You will need to provide some encouragement to get them out of a rut. Romance. Your feelings will be running much more strongly than usual, thanks to the Moon/Pluto Midpoint which is presently moving through your sign.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

Don’t let yourself be inﬂuenced by other people’s negative moods. You may be better off avoiding them this week. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment, so you could have a very romantic evening in store. Be ready for anything!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Be careful before getting involved with someone whom you see every day at work. Things could end up getting very complicated. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment, so you could have a very romantic evening in store.

FINDWORD No. 106 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A surprise gesture of support from a friend will change your opinion of this person for the better. There may be more to come! Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than about other, more important things. Now is the time for some deep self-examination.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) If the people around you can’t stand the pace you will have to carry on by yourself. Don’t let their low energy hold you back from accomplishing great things this week! Romance. A phone call during the day will be quite uninteresting at ﬁrst. After a while, the mood will become warmer.

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PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You may need to give in a little more than you would like. Don’t allow yourself to be too stubborn. Compromise on an important issue will be productive for both parties. Romance. Your love-life will be in top gear at the moment. A recent meeting will suddenly make sense.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t be too hard on yourself - recent events were not your fault, and you couldn’t have done anything to prevent them. Instead, work to repair broken relationships. Romance. You have been working extremely hard recently. Try to spend some time doing things which you normally don’t have the time for.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“

Your friend is the man who knows all about you and still likes you.

– Elbert Hubbard

SOLUTIONS No. 106

Don’t put all your energy into a project which may not come to fruition. It might be more sensible to spread your risk by trying more than one option. Romance. You will be completely in touch with your partner’s emotions. This could be both a positive and negative thing: there could be some ups and downs this week!

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Don’t worry too much about what other people think. Their perceptions will not make a big difference on your future. If you manage to forget about some recent comments, your self-conﬁdence will improve enormously. Romance. Unexpected attention from a friend will surprise you. This person may need your advice about a personal matter.

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The TS MELVILLE BAY Navy Cadets will hold an AGM for the Parents of Cadets Committee on Saturday, July 21 at 1pm at the Cadets Facility at the NORFORCE Base. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING Closing 18 Jul 2012 T12-1474 - East Arnhem Region - NEW QTOL ENABLED - Panel Contract - Remote Indigenous Housing Program - Refurbishment/ Upgrade of Houses for a Period of 12 Months - Inspection 10.00 AM Friday 06 July 2012 DCI Ofﬁce 5 John Flynn Drive Nhulunbuy NT. Closing 25 Jul 2012 T12-1487 - East Arnhem Region - NEW QTOL ENABLED Gapuwiyak School - Internal and External Painting. T12-1513 - East Arnhem - NEW QTOL ENABLED - Panel Contract - Remote Indigenous Housing Program - Construct New Housing for a Period of 12 Months. CIVIL Closing 25 Jul 2012 T12-1197 - Katherine Region - NEW QTOL ENABLED Carpentaria and Roper Highways - Shoulder Rehabilitation at Various Locations. Closing 01 Aug 2012 T12-1224 - Katherine Region - NEW QTOL ENABLED - Sealed Pavement Repairs for a Period of 30 Months - Mandatory Industry Brieﬁng - Inspection on 26/07/2012 at 10:30.

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POWER OUTAGE Date Monday, July 16, 2012 Time 0900 - 1700 Areas affected Sub 11 Gam Blocks 14 to 18 Hostel Hindle Oval Cat Shed Dryout Centre Paciﬁc Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.

Brenden Marchesi Acting High Voltage Supervisor - Town Ph 8987 5868

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If you have a photo of a special occasion that you would like us to publish, we would love to see it! Just send us your happy snap, or if it is a very special occasion, our photographer could attend the event. Photos are published free of charge.

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Eddie McBride. He will be sadly missed by all Bunuwal, Rirratjingu & Yirrkala Dhanbul Management & Staff, many of whom became dear friends of Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over the years. The best Plant Operator Gove has seen, it had been said on many occasions he could make the machines sing.

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Housing Support OfďŹ cer DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL SERVICES

Administrative OfďŹ cer 5 Remuneration Package Range $75 884 - $79 777

Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited

(Comprising salary $65 876 - $69 307, super, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)

Territory Housing Arnhem Region Four ongoing vacancies are available in Darwin or Nhulubuy

Territory Housing is seeking motivated, self starting and energetic people to join its Arnhem Region housing teams based as AO5 Housing Support OfďŹ cers. Under the direction of the Deputy Director Arnhem Region and Team Leader Tenancy Support, the role of the Housing Support OfďŹ cers is to deliver remote housing tenancy outcomes and provide operational assistance and training support for locally recruited Community Housing OfďŹ cers delivering housing services for remote communities transitioning to Territory Housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remote Public Housing Management Frameworkâ&#x20AC;?. Initially the positions will be based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy with a possibility of relocation Territory Growth Towns in the region. The roles require extensive ďŹ eld work with extended periods working in remote communities. The successful applicants will form part of a strong regional team which is exceptionally client focused and cohesive.

TENDER Nhulunbuy Corporation Ltd is seeking a tender for the following works:

CT 10/12 Cleaning Contract: Gove Airport Buildings and NCL Offices

For information about this position contact Josef Kulda on 08 8985 5112 or Michele Clarke on 08 8987 6974. For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.nt.gov.au/jobs

Tender documents may be obtained from the Corporation office during normal office times (8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.30pm). Tenders should be sealed and addressed to the Town Administrator, PO Box 345, Nhulunbuy NT 0881. Tenders close at the above address at 2pm on Friday, July 20, 2012.

Quote vacancy number: 30089 Closing date: 22 July 2012 The Northern Territory Government is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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Dr Ross Theedom TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

Health Careers & Opportunities in the Northern Territory

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Reporting to the Environment Co-ordinator the Supervisor is responsible for Supervising Environmental Works. The key responsibilities are: 1. Weed and Vegetation Management; 2. Through consultation with the Client to plan, organise, coordinate and monitor environmental works and weed control. 3. Supervision of employees to ensure work runs to schedule. This includes the accurate preparation of time sheets and daily run sheets. 4. Ensure that end of month procedures are followed to enable accurate preparation of monthly financial reports. 5. Develop procedures and work instruction 6. Implement YBEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EHS policies. This includes the preparation, recording and delivery of daily pre start and monthly safety meetings.

LEADING HAND Physical 3 Remuneration Package Range $47 909 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $48 998 (comprising salary $41 591 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $42 536, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave) Potential total Remuneration Package in the vicinity of $70,000 which includes the above Package Range and in addition; salary sacrifice and remote locality provisions Hospital Support Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gove District Hospital Ongoing vacancy available Under the direction of the Laundry Supervisor, participate as a member of the Support Services team in ensuring the effective operation of the Washhouse is efficient in delivery of laundry services to the Gove District Hospital wards and other approved clients. Department of Health has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or vehicle nor whilst working offsite. There is no provision for accommodation to be provided for this position.

The successful applicant will possess: t #BDIFMPS T %FHSFF %JQMPNB &OWJSPONFOUBM TDJFODF PS SFMBUFE t $IFN $FSU PS SFMFWBOU USBJOJOH JO DIFNJDBM BQQMJDBUJPOT t )JHIMZ EFWFMPQFE JOUFSQFSTPOBM MFBEFSTIJQ BOE UFBN CVJMEJOH TLJMMT t 4PVOE *5 TLJMMT FYDFM BOE XPSE t " UPUBM DPNNJUNFOU UP &OWJSPONFOU )FBMUI BOE 4BGFUZ t 8JMMJOHOFTT BOE BCJMJUZ UP VOEFSUBLF DIBMMFOHJOH UBTLT QSPKFDUT t "CMF UP BGGFDU DIBOHF QPTJUJWFMZ t $ $MBTT ESJWFS T MJDFOTF

Quote vacancy number: 2604 For further information please contact Sue Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady on 08 8987 0306 or email sue.ogrady@nt.gov.au

Closing date: 22 July 2012

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The following qualities would also be highly regarded t (14 (*4 TZTUFNT LOPXMFEHF t $FSU *7 USBJOJOH BOE BTTFTTNFOU

Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.nt.gov.au/jobs Further information about these positions can be obtained by phoning

A salary range from $85,000 -$90,000, accommodation, vehicle, mobile phone and SFMPDBUJPO FYQFOTF XJMM CF OFHPUJBUFE XJUI UIF TVDDFTTGVM BQQMJDBOU

TOLLFREE 1300 659 247 Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.theterritory.com.au

Applications close on Friday, July 20, 2012 and are to be forwarded

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YBE is located in Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land, surrounded by the Arafura Sea. YBE works closely with Pacific Aluminium Operations.

ACUTE CARE SERVICES

Department of Health is a Smoke Free Workplace

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Weed Control

If you want your career to go places then join Department of Health in the Northern Territory. The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in the Territory are like no other in Australia, from remote Aboriginal health to tropical health and urban tertiary care. Continued investments in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care and community services offer many opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

PO Box 345, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 Phone: (08) 8939 2200 Fax: (08) 8987 2451 Email: office@ncl.net.au

The Human Resources Manager Email: natasha.stokes@ybe.com.au PO BOX 420, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 1I 'BY

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NEWS Pilbara rail to be fully automated by 2015

TRAIN operations on Rio Tinto’s heavy haul iron ore railways in the Pilbara are to be fully automated by 2015 under two contracts announced on July 6. Valued at A$362m in total, the contracts have been exercised under the framework agreement which Rio Tinto signed with

Ansaldo STS in 2010. The larger contract worth A$317·5m covers the development and delivery of an automated train management system for Rio Tinto’s 1500 km network, providing a significant enhancement in ‘flexibility and capacity’.

This will be the first large-scale deployment of driverless heavy haul trains in the world. The second contract, worth A$44·7m, covers modifications to the locomotive fleet to enable the introduction of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic braking, as the next in

a series of staged upgrades to boost capacity and efficiency. Ansaldo STS will then provide systems integration to support the installation of ECP braking across Rio Tinto’s entire rolling stock fleet, bringing significant improvements in the handling of heavy ore trains.

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Al Francis it’s over Yet we cannot ever say goodbye For all the loveliness we knew For your love to us, friendship true and Laughter brave that dwelt in you.

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Looking up to you fella Love Kellie, Billie, Shelbie and Casey “Jonnie” xxxx

Ms. Janey Johnson Phone (08) 8987 3424 The draw was conducted at the Gove FM Studios, Level 1, Endeavour square, Nhulunbuy at 10.30am on June 30, 2012

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 Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Isobel Murray P: 0435 822 107, 8987 2120

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

Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 Auskick Contact: Cameron Knight P: 0488 508 577 Australian Breastfeeding Association Contact: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 E: nhulunbuyba@gmail.com

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

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

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640 Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Michelle Lowth P: 8987 2191 M: 0488 556 949

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

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

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com

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

Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139

RSPCA: Contact: Bev Goodchild P: 8987 2243

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Tony Foster P: 0414 423 196 E: nhulunbuy_motorcycleclub@ yahoo.com.au

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

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

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

Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: A/President Barry Scott P: 0418 808 357, 0499 054 850

Time 0130 0754 1402 2026

LAST QTR

Ht 2.48 0.64 2.53 0.83

Thu 12

Fri 13

Time 0217 0832 1441 2114

Time 0313 0914 1526 2211

Ht 2.24 0.84 2.46 0.85

Sat 14 Ht 2.03 1.03 2.40 0.85

Time 0428 1003 1617 2313

Ht 1.89 1.21 2.35 0.82

Sun 15

Mon 16

Tue 17

Time 0604 1103 1716

Time 0018 0719 1219 1818

Time 0120 0815 1339 1916

Ht 1.88 1.34 2.33

Ht 0.74 1.98 1.40 2.37

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Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: Noon to 2.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

NHULUNBUY

W/E July 1 W/E July 1 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage

Day

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

Monday 25/06

5509

1450

5700

1500

-191

-50

Tuesday 26/06

6506

1712

5100

1342

1406

370

Wednesday 27/06

5959

1568

5000

1316

959

252

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272

Thursday 28/06

5770

1518

5700

1500

Friday 29/06

6517

1715

5600

1474

917

241

Saturday 30/06

6930

1824

5300

1395

1630

429

5930

1561

5100

1342

830

219

43121 11348 37500

9869

5621

1479

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

Sunday 01/07 TOTAL

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

Ht 0.64 2.10 1.37 2.44

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

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

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 11

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

Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

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

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938

Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT

MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607

Gove Game Fishing Club Contact: Ian Dickinson P: 0428 897 814

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

Church services

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

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

Weather details o

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 2 25.7 21.1 NIL Tuesday 3 / 20.8 NIL Wednesday 4 24.6 / NIL Thursday 5 26.3 20.6 NIL Friday 6 26.3 20.0 NIL Saturday 7 27.2 21.3 NIL Sunday 8 28.4 21.8 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 0.0 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, June 25 to Sunday, July 1

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1015.1 hPa on Thursday Min: 1009.5 hPa on Saturday Averages for the month of June Max temp: 27.8 Min temp: 20.2 Rainfall: 19.9

NEWS

Australia braces for seaborne refugees RECORD numbers of asylumseekers are expected to try to reach Australia by sea this year, ft(financial times).com reports, Afraid that he will not be resettled in another country any time soon, Joseph, a Tamil refugee from the civil war in Sri Lanka, is ready to embark on the risky boat journey from Indonesia to Australia – again. “Maybe I’ll die in the ocean but I don’t care, I can’t wait any more,” says the softly spoken 27-year-old, who does not want to give his full name. He made his first attempt three years ago, when the boat that he and 253 other people were on board broke down and drifted for 12 days. But Joseph, who lives in a scruffy house with 15 other Sri Lankan refugees in a mountain resort village near Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, will have to wait a while longer. He cannot yet afford the $3000 to $6000 it costs for a place on one of the rickety fishing boats that regularly ply the 200 miles from the south coast of the main Indonesian island of Java to Christmas island, the nearest Australian territory. Late last month, two such ships, carrying as many as 270 people between them, sank near Christmas island. Scores of people were drowned. These tragedies elevated what was already a major issue in Australia to the top of the political agenda. Offering cheap accommodation, the lush villages of Cisarua and Cipayung, 70km from Jakarta, have become a temporary home for hundreds of asylum-seekers from

Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Somalia. Like Joseph, many hope to reach Australia, which they say offers the best prospects for refugees in the Asia-Pacific region. Canberra is bracing for a record number to make the journey this year. As a developing country, Indonesia does not take in refugees permanently. But it allows the UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency, to process refugee applications within the country. The long time taken for assessments – up to two years – and the subsequent wait for a country to accept them drives thousands of asylum-seekers to pay smugglers to take them to Christmas island. Australia has built an immigration detention centre there. “It’s a classic black market,” says William Maley, a professor of diplomacy at the Australian National University and a member of the Refugee Council of Australia, a campaign group. “The number of resettlement places that developed countries are prepared to make available to people who are really desperate is hugely exceeded by the demand.” He believes Afghanistan is a major factor driving the surge in refugees as minorities such as the Hazaras, who were previously persecuted by the Taliban, flee out of fear that the Taliban will return as a force when US and other NATO troops start to withdraw ahead of their final exit in 2014. Refugee campaigners say that violence in Yemen and Iraq and ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka are also

pushing people to flee. Mr Maley says that Australian politicians have been reluctant “to recognise the significance of push factors in why people seek to leave their countries and come to a place like Australia.” Instead, the question of how the government handles the boat people has became one of the most divisive issues in Australian politics. The minority Labor government led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard has failed to push through a bill that would have restored off-shore processing for refugees. Ms Gillard and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia’s president, pledged this month to step up a joint crackdown against people smugglers after meeting in Darwin. The political pressure is likely to increase because Australia is expected to see a record number of sea-borne asylum-seekers this year. Since January, 5242 people have arrived on 72 boats, not many less than the previous annual high of 6535 people in 2010. The number of registered asylumseekers in Indonesia has jumped from 385 in 2008 to more than 4500 as of May this year, according to UNHCR, stretching the refugee agency’s limited resources. Many more are holding out in Indonesia without documentation, say campaigners, waiting for an opportunity to try the Christmas island route. But, while many like Joseph are willing to risk the boat journey, others have already been cheated by people smugglers. Ekram Mohammed, a 21-year-

Children overboard on a sinking boat.

difficult and their future uncertain (Ekram’s teenage sisters have not been to school for a year), Ms Mohammed says they would not consider the boat route to Australia. “Many people have drowned trying it,” she says. “The only reason we left Yemen and Somalia was to have a better life, so why would we risk our lives again?”

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classified. People wishing to have more than 35 words printed in the Arafura Times will be subject to a fee of $15, including GST, for up to 70 words, and must be able to pay for this fee by credit card prior to publication. Classifieds over 70 words will not be accepted for publication in the Arafura Times print edition. • There are strict fair usage terms on free classifieds and home or micro-business operators are not eligible for free classifieds. • Free classifieds must have a phone contact or email address included with them, for them to be printed in the Arafura Times. If the Arafura Times is unable to verify the bona fides of any advertiser, we will not print the free classified in the newspaper. • The Arafura Times web editor has final say on all of the above matters. Any questions, please contact Arafura Times publisher, Corey Bousen, on publisher@regionalandremote.com.au As mentioned above, business advertisers can post on the Arafura Times facebook page, but only if they have paid advertisements in the Arafura Times print edition. Arafura Times has weekly advertising packages available for as little as $25 per week, so contact Corey Bousen on 0428 191 002 or publisher@ regionalandremote.com.au to receive your customised advertising proposal. We will be fine-tuning this free classified program over the next couple of months, and will keep readers posted on any changes / improvements on our Facebook page and in future editions of the Arafura Times.

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A vessel sinking on June 27 this year. old Somali, fled the increasing violence in Yemen last summer, 15 years after she had first become a refugee when she ran away from tribal conflicts in Somalia. Her family of five paid an agent $10,000 to take them to Australia but he disappeared after they arrived at Jakarta’s international airport. They have just been granted refugee status but, while their position remains

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Crowds flock to Little Bondi

ABOVE: Many gathered at Little Bondi. ABOVE RIGHT: Little Bondi was almost as crowded as its namesake in NSW. RIGHT: Little Bondi was lined with campers on the June long weekend. The 2012 surf season started at the beginning of June, and, on the June long weekend, the patrols were at Little Bondi and over 150 people were in attendance on the Sunday for the nippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training. Many had camped over the weekend with many more coming out on the Sunday adding to the very relaxed family camping atmosphere. The Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving

Club opens the Town Beach every Sunday morning for the public and for the training of the nippers. Before the beach can be opened the lifesavers conduct a stinger sweep and on Sunday, July 1, the beach remained closed as there were too many stingers in the water. This was very unusual for this time of the year. They also check the beach for any

Having fun at fishing clinic

ABOUT 20 junior anglers participated in a fishing clinic at the club house of the Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club. The keen anglers ranged in age from three to 15-years-old and they all had fun at the development clinic, practising on casting techniques, learning new knot-tying skills, and being educated in marine safety. The fishing simulator was very popular with everyone getting a go at fighting and landing their very own fish. The clinic was run to kick off the Junior Fishing Challenge which is open to any interested junior anglers to fish anywhere in Australia over the four weeks of school holidays from June 22 to July 22. Anglers are asked to take a photo of their fish with their personal ID card and then send the photo and details in for a chance of winning great prizes. Entry forms can be collected from Gove Tackleworld anytime up to the July 22. For further details visit www. govefishingclub.org.au or call Shaun Canobie on 8987 2720.

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crocodile activity and the boat remains in the water keeping an eye out for any unwelcome visitors. The GPSLSC also hosts special days, such as the visit to Little Bondi, on a regular basis. To take a dip in the ocean during the dry season just pop on down to Town Beach when it is being patrolled. The club also hosts weekly barbecues on Friday nights.

The U12 Soccer Championships were held in Nhulunbuy recently and local teams displayed outstanding levels of skill and team work. East Arnhem Crusaders are the players in the green shirts in these photos.

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Justin Gaykamangu on the Gold Coast.

RAMINGINING runner Justin Gaykamangu achieved an outstanding result at the Gold Coast Airport Running Festival on July 1. The 29-year-old tackled the 21km half marathon on Sunday morning, finishing in an impressive time of 86 minutes. Justin is one of 11 members of Rob de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project and is in training for the New York Marathon in November. De Castella said he was extremely proud of what each member of the squad had achieved in such a short space of time, and was excited about what lay ahead for the team. “To see these runners get out there on only a few months training and do what they have done is truly inspiring, and they should be extremely proud of what they have all achieved,” de Castella said. “The event really showcased the enormous untapped talent and depth of endurance that

Indigenous Australia possesses, and it was amazing to see how happy and proud each person was when they crossed the finish line”. While on the Gold Coast, the team undertook more components of their Certificate IV in Health and Leisure, and learnt insights and tips from a number of high ABOVE: Justin Gaykamangu with fellow profile athletes including three competitor. time Olympic marathon repre- RIGHT: Grace Eather and Amber Parker in their way to the start line of the half sentative Lee Troop. Justin will now head home marathon to Ramingining where he will continue for his next big challenge, a 30km test event in Alice Springs in September. His progress can be followed on the IMP website at www.imp.org.au or at our Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/#!/TheMarathonProject. Also from Arnhem Land is Grace Eather from Maningrida who completed the half marathon in two hours 2011 IMP member Nadine Hunt with Amber Parker and Grace Eather. 12 mins

Daniel Bromot latest Sports Award nomination DANIEL Bromot is born and breed in Gove and his sporting achievements are one to be envious of. In primary school is where Daniel’s passion for sport started, he was part of the little athletics team, excelling in all aspects of athletics, as well as rugby league, representing the NT in primary school. In 1993 Daniel was awarded Sports Boys of the year and what a year he had, here are a few of his achievements in 1993; Under 16 Champion - Swimming Nhulunbuy High School Champion Athletics Gove Touch Association’s - Men’s Most Improved Player Nhulunbuy Rugby League - Best Back Award Nhulunbuy Basketball - Coaches’ Award 1993 Daniel was also part of three teams that won premierships for the year, B Grade Premiers - basketball A Grade Premiers - basketball Cats Rugby League Team 1993 premiers Not bad for someone that was only 13 years old at the time. 1994 - is when Daniel’s love affair with Aussie rules started, these are he’s achievements for 1994; Coaches Award - Gopu AFL club Best Midfielder - Gopu AFL club Best Back - Nhulunbuy Rugby League 1994 Premiers - South’s Rugby League Team 1995 - Daniel was also awarded; Best back - South’s Rugby League Club Best and Fairest - Nhulunbuy Baskball Association Best Centre - Gopu AFL club 1996 - Daniel was awarded; Best back - South’s Rugby League Club Best & Fairest - Gopu AFL club 1997 - Daniel was awarded best and fairest for the Gove AFL Representatives

team that travelled to Darwin and he was also selected to play with the NT Indigenous basketball representative team that was awarded Australian Champions that year. 1998 - Daniel was awarded best and fairest for Gopu AFL club and he was also awarded the Billy Buckle Medal which is Best on Ground for the grand final match and he was also the recipient of the Merlo Medal (renamed the Gary Dhurrkay Medal in 2006) which is Best and Fairest for the season, then he travelled to Perth to play with East Fremantle football club. 1999 - Daniel moved to Darwin to play for the Darwin Buffalos AFL football club. And over the years has also played for St Mary’s AFL Club, Wanderer’s AFL club and in 2011 played with the Palmerston Magpies AFL club. 2000 - Daniel was asked to play for Riverina Nhya Nhya football club in Swan Hill Vic., it had been a successful year for the club, in which the club ended their 30 + year drought in winning a premiership. 2001 - Daniel was selected to play for East Perth football club (AFL). 2003 - With East Perth football club he was awarded outstanding player of the year. 2004 - Daniel had broken his jaw during a pre season match in which had ended his dream of being drafted in the AFL. 2005 - This year home is where the heart laid for Daniel in which it took him back to settle down and he joined back with the local football league (AFL) in Nhulunbuy. With his first year back at home playing after being away he rejoined Gopu Football Club. With the great skills that he gained while being away in Western Australia and Victoria it earned him in winning the Gary Dhurrkay medal (best and fairest for the season) coming in late into the season. 2006 - Daniel was awarded best and fairest

with the Gopu football club and awarded the Gary Dhurrkay medal (best and fairest for the season) and awarded the Bill Buckle Medal (Best on Ground) for the GAFL Grand final match, it was a great year of football for Daniel. 2007 - Daniel played and coached the Baywarra Football Club, it had been Baywarra Football Club’s first year into the Gove Australian Football League competition. The Club had won the premiership that year and Daniel had been awarded the Gary Dhurrkay Medal (best and fairest for the season). 2010 - Daniel represented with the Arnhem Land AFL team, they travelled to Darwin and played against the Barkley Region AFL team as an exhibition match, Arnhem Land won the match and Daniel had been awarded best on ground. Back in Nhulunbuy in the same year Daniel had play in the premiership team with Gopu Football Club and won the Billy Buckle Medal again. 2011 - Another successful year for both the Gopu Football Club and Daniel, the club remained the premiers for the second year in a row and Daniel winning the Gary Dhurrkay Medal. Overall Daniel has won the Gary Dhurrkay Medal (formally Merlo Medal) five times and Billy Buckle Medal three times. At the end of this year Daniel had been joined the Darwin Football League playing with the Palmerston Football Club giving his time to travel over on weekends for game matches, with great skills Daniel had been awarded a few best on ground for the club with the games he managed to play. As you can see Daniel is a very good nominee for this award, he is a great mentor for all young people in our region and more importantly as a Yolngu man and leader for the young Yolngu people within our area.

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