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Grinners beat Beat Bums 85 to 30 in the annual Nhulunbuy Rotary Club Beach Volleyball competition. Report Page 4. >>

‘Over a year or so’ to fix road issues ROAD safety issues in Nhulunbuy which have been described as being provided “in a ad hoc manner” could be corrected in “over a year or so”. Town Board member Lyn Percic said: “Basically there are quiet a few hazards around town. Paths, signs etc have been put up in a ad hoc manner. “Probably, because they can get away with it .” Town Administrator Ross Theedom says: “The Corporation will now prioritise and program work and have it carried out over the next year or so.”

The commitment comes after recommendations by a senior officer from the NT Department of Lands and Planning who has inspected roads around Nhulunbuy. The safety of pedestrains on the roads around the school has been a constant concern for parents in Nhulunbuy. Confusion surrounding the pedestrian refuges in Chesterfield Circuit and Jasper Street was highlighted in an article in the Arafura Times in the October 26 edition last year when Police and the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited had two different opinions on

what the road rules were. The NCL, at that time, said that, when the flags were out at the school crossing further down the road, the children had right of way. The Police said the pedestrians had to wait until a stop/go person stopped the traffic. In October, the Town Administrator Ross Theedom said he was considering moving the safety havens and was looking at other options. At the time Sergeant Rob Gordon said regardless of what he decided he needed to act quickly. Continued Page 4. >>

Suggested changes

The changes that have been suggested are: • Removal of the refuges in Chesterfield Circuit and Jasper Road; • Complete removal of the old crossing near the Primary School. It is visible despite it having been covered with bitumen; • Better signage around the school area. The signs are now non-compliant so we will be upgrading them to bring them into line with the Australian Road Rules. • A pathway in Thunderman Road to take people off the road itself. • Line marking at various points around the town including at Thunderman/ Chesterfield corner and Matthew Flinders/Melville Bay intersection. • New signs for the Taxi rank in Westal Street, which will limit the number of taxis at the rank to two. • Removal of several parking spots in Westal Street to provide a clear view for children and adults crossing to and from the pool. • Removal of some paths in Franklyn, Westal and Chesterfield that lead people nowhere or into dangerous situations.

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Hairdresser finalist in business award A NHULUNBUY businesswoman was named last week as a finalist in the 2012 Telstra Northern Territory Business Women’s Awards Teresa Betts, owner of the New Look Beauty Salon & Selections Boutique, is a finalist in the Commonwealth Bank Business Owner category in these Awards. Mrs Betts said: “I know I had what it took to be a business owner and, although I didn’t have all the answers, I was going to give it a very good go and learn along the way.” One of the biggest challenges faced by Mrs Betts’s in business was buying her own hair and beauty salon in remote Nhulunbuy while completing an adult apprenticeship in hairdressing at age 29. She had to manage the operation, New Look Beauty Salon & Selections Boutique, while being supervised by her own staff until she became fully qualified. Her drive to succeed was fuelled, she said, by detractors in the mining town who doubted she would remain in business long, especially as she had no formal qualifications when she bought the business. The salon has flourished with Mrs Betts now employing 13 staff. Dedicated to helping others in the industry, she has just completed a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessing and plans to use this qualification to work with local educational providers to make training opportunities available to the Nhulunbuy community. Kate McKenzie, Group Managing Director Telstra Innovation, Products and Marketing and Ambassador of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards, said the Awards were a celebration of the enormous diversity of amazing businesswomen in the Northern Territory. “For 18 years, the Awards have shone a spotlight on the achieve-

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ABOVE: Teresa Betts with staff members Collette and Ashleigh. RIGHT: Teresa Betts - finalist in the 2012 Telstra Northern Territory Business Women’s Awards. ments of inspirational women.” Ms McKenzie said. “In 2012, the 12 Territory finalists range from women who have shown courage and determination to start and grow their own businesses to others who are influential leaders in local business and community sectors. The innovation in ideas and technology that they reveal is vital to the future of the Territory’s economy,” Winners of the 2012 Telstra Northern Territory Business Women’s Awards will be announced at a gala luncheon on Tuesday, October 9, in Darwin. The Northern Territory winners proceed to the national finals of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards that will be announced in Sydney on November 21.

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The winners share in $200,000 in cash and prizes split among the state/territory and national winners, and become part of an exclusive national business alumni with wide networking opportunities. Other finalists for the Commonwealth Bank Business Owner Award are: Donna Johnson from

primary aged children with 13 winning entries chosen to feature in the 2013 HSE calendar. This year’s competition will have an emphasis on water conservation but children are encouraged to submit entries that reflect any health, safety and environment topic that is

Totally WorkWear Palmerston, Palmerston; Jackie Maclean from Gold Medal Services (NT) Pty Ltd, Berrimah; and Katrina Parrington from lders Home Loans, Alice Springs. More information on the Telstra Business Women’s Awards can be found at www.telstrabusinesswomensawards.com relevant to our lifestyle and community. Entries close on September 28 with finalists displayed in the Nhulunbuy Library. More details are available from your school or by emailing govecommunities@pacificaluminium.com.au

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‘Remember the Gas Task Force: It’s been operating since March’ MEMBER for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker (left) is wondering if NT Chief Minister Terry Mills (right) has had his head in the sand for the last six months, following his accouncement last week that the Country Liberals Government is committed to working with Pacific Aluminium and the Nhulunbuy community to find an alternative energy source which will allow the Gove operation to continue. Mrs Walker said the Gas Task Force has been operational since March and was an initiative of the Labor Government. “The reason why Pacific Aluminium Chief Operating Officer Duncan Hedditch is based in Darwin was to enable close proximity to this high-level group of government executives which included the under Treasurer and the head of the Department of the Chief Minister,” Mrs Walker said. “Paul Henderson, as Chief Minister,

was also closely involved but not an actual member of the task force. The focus was on exploring possible sources of gas within the NT which induced the Blacktip gas field in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, west of Darwin (which supplies Channel Island power station in Darwin) as well as lobbying the federal government for assistance around the construction of a gas pipeline into N.E. Arnhem Land.” Mr Hedditch said Pacific Aluminium welcomes the support from the Northern Territory Government to secure a gas supply for Gove Operations. “The aluminium industry is facing very tough market conditions. Pacific Aluminium looks forward to exploring options that would enable the alumina refinery to be converted from heavy fuel oil to gas,” he said. “Securing a gas pipeline to the North-East Arnhem Land region will also bring the further economic

development, including additional employment and training opportunities. “I would like to thank the Chief Minister and his government for their support.” Mr Mills said : “There is a clear role for Government in assisting Pacific Aluminium achieve its objective of securing a reliable and sustainable gas supply to power the Gove refinery. “Converting the Gove refinery to gas will significantly improve Pacific Aluminium’s economic and environmental position and underpin the long term operating life of the refinery. “Some work in this area has already been done, and the Country Liberals Government understands the importance of Pacific Aluminium to the East Arnhem, Northern Territory and national economies. “The Gove refinery contributes about $500million to the Territory’s Gross Regional Product every year of

which about $375 million goes into local service providers and suppliers. “But in addition to its impact on the general economy, the Gove facility is about people and any downgrading of existing operations could potentially devastate towns and communities in the East Arnhem region. “I have directed that the pipeline strategic action group report regularly to the Chief Minister and have included in the body a senior representative from my office. Further changes to its make-up will be announced in the near future. “The pipeline working party will: • Identify gas sources that could be used to power Pacific Aluminium’s Gove operation; • Develop mechanisms for using current PowerWater Corporation gas reserves; • Identify the investment required by Territory and Commonwealth

government to support the pipeline construction: and • Focus on the long-term sustainability of Nhulunbuy and the Entire East Arnhem region. “Key stakeholders the working party will consult with include Pacific Aluminium, PowerWater Corporation, the Commonwealth Government, Northern Land Council and East Arnhem Shire. “The strategic action group will meet for the first time on Friday.” Leader of the Opposition Delia Lawrie was in Nhulunbuy last week and said: “I am pleased Mr Mills is coming to grips with the task ahead. “There are many issues that need addressing including clearances from the Northern Land Council,” she said. “We had planned for gas to be available by the end of the year. “I urge him to get on with it and make it happen.”

School fete a sellout MONTHS of preparation by parents, students and staff ensured the Nhulunbuy Primary School fete was a great day for everyone. Money raised on the day will go directly to the school and its needs and about $10,000 was raised on Saturday. Part of this year’s fete included an historical display and past students came along to see what they, and others, looked like all those years ago. Set up in the library it provided some interesting comments. The lucky dips were the first to sell out and, by just after 1pm (the fete started at noon), several others, such as the tombolla and cake stalls, were also getting very low on stock. Cakes and plants were popular as was the art exhibition where many works were sold throughout the day. For those stopping for a cake

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and cuppa they also got to see the winning cakes and also the best decorated cakes which had been awarded their prizes. Popular also was the cent auction and the chook poo lotto although there were a few delays waiting for the chooks to identify a winner. The Teddy Bear’s picnic was a hit with the youngsters and the games on the oval kept the older children amused and occupied. The fete was also about encouraging parents and students to participate and there were many ‘manning’ the various stalls around the school. Students’ work was also on display in some of the classrooms. The fete was just another example of how communities such as Gove all work together to ensure successful events that benefit the whole community. Kids check out the artistic works and pick which one they More photos, Page 11 >> would like.

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A perfect day for Rotary’s beach volleyball comp. MIDDLE Beach was again the setting for the annual Nhulunbuy Rotary Club’s beach volleyball competition which must rate as one of the best beach volleyball locations in Australia.

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This year 40 teams entered and the winners were Grinners who defeated Beach Bums 85 to 30. Organised annually by the Rotary Club, months of preparation ensure a successful event. Each year community or sporting groups help out to maker sure everything runs smoothly. Frank Willsdon from Pacific Aluminium officially opened the competition. Some 344 people played 100 games in the round-robin section before the best eight teams played off for a chance to play in the final. Children were kept occupied by Gove Tennis Club who organised activities including sand castle building and an egg-throwing competition. The Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club was again on hand to patrol the water for those wanting a dip between games. Many took to the water after they were eliminated. Rotary Club president Lyn Whitford said she was pleased to see four Indigenous teams enter the competition this year with two of those, Yirrkala and Gunyungarra, being new to the competition. Other clubs assisting this

And the winners are . . . Grinners

year included the Speedway on food, Junior golf on the bar and junior eight ball on soft drinks. St John Ambulance volunteers were on hand for any injuries and Chris Putland was chief compare with Gove FM providing the music. Staff from the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited assisted with heavy machinery and the rugby club and Phil Durkin from Nhulunbuy Carpentry helped set up and take down the courts. The Gove Festival assisted with

equipment as did Pacific Aluminium and sunscreen was provided by the Gove Pharmacy. One of two major annual fundraisers for the club the final total will not be known until all the accounts are settled. Each year Nhulunbuy Rotary supports a number of local groups and organisations ensuring the local community needs are met.

Ms Whitford said: “We couldn’t do this without the help of other clubs and groups and we thank them for their efforts. “Our members work tirelessly, not only on the beach volleyball but also the trivia night early each year. “We always welcome new members and meet at the Walkabout every second Wednesday.”

And runners-up . . . Beach Bums

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‘Over a year or so’ to fix road issues << From Page 1. In July this year, Dr Theedom sought the services of a road-safety expert and presented the recommendations to the Town Board in August. “The NT Department of Lands and Planning’s Mr Aftab Abro, Manager Traffic in the Road Network Division, has inspected the roads around Nhulunbuy and made a number of recommendations,” Dr Theedom said. “These have been provided to the Nhulunbuy Town Board for consideration. The Town Board is in agreement with the suggested changes and would like the Corporation to implement them as soon as practicable. See panel on Page 1. >> “The Corporation will now prioritise and program this work and have it carried out over the next year or so,” Dr Theedom said. “The Corporation will also be looking at all road signage to ensure it complies. Any that do not will be replaced as part of the upgrade program. “The Corporation and Town Board appreciated the assistance of

the Department of Lands and Planning and Mr Abro. The Corporation now has a strategy moving forward and hopes to implement this strategy as quickly as possible,” Dr Theedom said. The Arafura Times contacted the NT Department of Lands and Planning and asked for some clarification regarding the recommendations. Mr Abro was unavailable for comment although a spokesman for the Department said they had no jurisdiction in Nhulunbuy as it was a private town. He said Mr Abro had given traffic engineering advice and it was up to the Corporation what they did with that advice in their precinct. He said it would be inappropriate for the Department to make any comment. When the Arafura Times contacted the Corporations works department engineer, Keith Weymes, he said that he had not yet seen the recommendations and all comments needed to come from Dr Theedom. Town Board member Lyn Percic said they agreed to the ‘professional’s’ recommendations. “They are based on National

Standards, keeping in mind our transient population, people coming from different states (and countries),” she said. “Remove refuges - these are not a national standard. The one on Jasper is actually situated in the bus stop. “The footpaths will remain to direct pedestrians to cross here, away from the corner. “School kids should be encouraged by their parents to cross on Jasper and then walk down to the school crossing. “It is very messy there with the driveway into the TAFE area. “The Zebra lines at the corner need to be covered properly; they are too visible and have potential to cause confusion. She said that in Thunderman Road, near the pre-school, there were too many signs and some markings on the road need to happen to direct traffic where to give way. Town Board member Lyn Percic said: “Basically there are quiet a few hazards around town. Paths, signs etc have been put up in a ad hoc manner. “Probably because they can get away with it .”

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NEW steps have been put in place at the town pool to allow easier access for all swimmers. Manager of the Gove Aquatic Centre Rachel Verdel said she was delighted they had finally arrived and have been installed so all the users of the pool have easy access. “This will be great for our pregnant mums and also for people needing to get into the pool for physio,” Mrs Verdel said. “It is great they are here for the season and will benefit many pool users who found the regular steps too awkward to negotiate. “The graduated steps now give them a much-more convenient way of entering and leaving the pool.” The steps were installed by the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited (NCL) last week. “Keith (Weymes) from the NCL depot has been great. He investigated the options and found these which are best suited to the diverse user groups at the pool,” Mrs Verdel said. The steps will allow all users easier access to the pool. If there are carnivals being held at the pool the steps can be easily removed.

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Working for you ABOV E: Constable Ward Tucker checks on Jed Atkinson inside the Zorb ball. Photo by KYLIE WHYTE. BELOW: Jade Erasmus from Transition can’t contain her delight inside the Zorb ball. Photo by KYLIE WHYTE.

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JUST about everyone looks forward to Fridays . . . but a surprise visitor to Nhulunbuy Christian College started the weekend fun a little early. Constable Ward Tucker called in at the school with a giant Zorb Ball weighing 60kg. Lunch-time games of cricket and basketball were immediately suspended as students lined up for a turn inside the enormous Zorb Ball. All students from Transition to Middle School Year 9’s laughed and rolled their way around the oval under the watchful eye of Constable Tucker. A few teachers were also seen testing their Zorb skills too. The Zorb Ball is just one of the ways the police force engage youth. Constable Ward also runs the Blue Light Disco in Darwin and out bush to get children of all ages involved. The experience really just confirmed that Nhulunbuy is a place where almost anything can happen and Fridays are indeed one of the best days of the week.

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Rare rat spotted in Gove A RARE animal was the cause of some excitement last week although, at 4.30am, Cassie Duykers was concerned her neighbours may not have appreciated her dog’s incessant barking. Her dog, Misty, a female staffy, was raising the alarm at spotting a Black-footed Tree-rat in the early hours on Friday. Ms Duykers apologised to all her neighbours if her dog woke them. “I managed to get a couple of photos and we called Steve at Dhimurru and they collected him. “It is very rare to see one in Gove. Hope he pulls through OK as the poor thing didn’t look healthy.” Steve Roeger, from Dhimurru, said they are identified as ‘near threatened’ and declining populations are noted in WA and Queensland. “We rarely see them and we don’t think they are abundant in our area,” Mr Roeger said. “We know they have been recorded elsewhere in our IPA in recent times however. “They are nocturnal and secretive so would not normally be seen even though adults are very large about the size of a ringtail possum or a biggish cat.” The Black-footed Tree-rat Mesembriomys gouldii is one of Australia’s largest rodents. The spectacular creature, perhaps the Australian equivalent of a squirrel, inhabits tropical woodlands and open forests in coastal areas of the Kimberley in Western Australia; the Top End of the Northern Territory and the east and west coastal areas of Cape York Peninsula. Early distribution records suggest that populations have contracted from southern and more inland areas of the NT, around Daly Waters and the lower McArthur River in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The species is considered to be uncommon to rare in the Kimberley and Queensland and still common but patchily distributed in the NT. The Black-footed Tree-rat is nocturnal, sheltering during the day in tree hollows, pandanus stands, or even under the roofs of buildings. Little is known of their diet. Analysis indicate that fleshy and hard fruits and large seeds are a major food item, supplemented by grass

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Black-footed Tree-rat. Photos by Cassie Duykers. and invertebrates such as termites and even molluscs. The large fruits of Pandanus are particularly favoured. Breeding occurs throughout the year, peaking in the late-dry season (August and September) and declining somewhat during the mid-wet season (January March Females are capable of conceiving about every nine months and influxes of young animals follow breeding pulses that occur at intervals of roughly two to three months.

gardening expert, believes the challenge will be a great chance for kids to discover the amazing natural wonders in their own backyards. “No matter where you are in Australia, from the tropics to the outback and everything in between, young people only need to look to their own backyards to learn about nature and see how plants grow. Getting involved in a project like this will give kids a genuine appreciation for the natural environment around them,” she said. Yates and Junior Landcare expect to see a range of themes, which could include: a thriving herb garden that is used in the family’s cooking; a community garden where neighbours grow and share their produce; a garden that has been hit by floods and in the process of rehabilitation; a prized bed of roses that requires

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THE largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health survey has been started by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The survey will improve the knowledge of the health issues affecting this group of Australians. This survey will expand on the 2004-05 survey by increasing the number of participants by 30 per cent, collecting new information on exercise, diet (including bush foods)

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Landcare challenges kids on ‘your backyard’ YOUNG green thumbs are being challenged by Yates and Junior Landcare as they launch a kids’ environmental photo and video challenge Whether it’s a farm, a suburban veggie patch or an apartment balcony herb garden, Yates and Junior Landcare are asking kids around Australia, “How does your backyard grow?” The 2012 Yates Junior Landcare Backyard Challenge is getting kids to answer this question with a short film or series of photos, allowing them to showcase the unique aspects of their local environment. The challenge is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore their backyards, learn how plants grow, and share what they have learnt with other kids and the wider community. Judy Horton, Yates communications manager and prominent

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lots of maintenance and care; or the challenges posed by snails and bugs that live in the veggie patch. The challenge is open to all kids living in Australia, aged eight to 16 years. Those eligible can enter as individuals, or as part of a family, school group or any other community group that involves young people, including Scouts and Girl Guides. The Yates Junior Landcare Backyard Challenge is now open, with entries to be submitted by Friday, November 16. Winners will be announced in the first week of December. Further information is available at: www.juniorlandcarechallenge.com.au

Public service under review THERE has been a major review of public service positions by the NT government as Chief Minister Terry Mills makes a number of changes. Mr Mills, announced a number of new appointments to key positions in the Northern Territory Public Service. “We need a strong, efficient and effective public service to deliver the new Government’s key priorities of law and order, strengthening our economy, growing our unique lifestyle and reducing the cost of living,” Mr Mills said. “For most public servants, I expect the new arrangements to have a positive impact on their day- to-day work. “Today’s decision brings the establishment of 33 agencies from the existing 23. I remain convinced that the community can only progress if it has a vibrant, engaged and strong public service, and our challenge is to create it.”

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NHULUNBUY TOWN BOARD ELECTIONS

Enrolment Day

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 4pm Residents are advised that an election of one (1) Member to the Nhulunbuy Town Board Incorporated will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 (“Election”). Any person wishing to cast a vote at the Election must first be enrolled as an elector (“Elector”). Residents are advised that the Roll Closure date to become an Elector is on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 4pm. No enrolments will be accepted after that date. Electoral enrolment forms are available at the Nhulunbuy Post Office and the Nhulunbuy Corporation office during normal business hours or online at www.ntec.nt.gov.au. To be eligible to enroll, a person must be over 18 years of age, enrolled as an elector for an election of a Member of the House of Representatives for the Northern Territory, and a resident of Nhulunbuy. Nominations for persons wishing to be elected as members of the Nhulunbuy Town Board (“Candidates”) will close on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12 noon. No nominations will be accepted after that date. To be eligible for nomination as a Candidate at the Election, a person must: a. be an Elector; and b. not be an employee of the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited; and c. not be disqualified from being a member of the Nhulunbuy Town Board Incorporated under section 30 or 40 of the Associations Act. Estelle Cuperus RETURNING OFFICER

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What’s On

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Thanks to supporters of the Yirrkala Baby Show

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@arafuratimes.com.au or phone Marjo Hallowell on 1300 088 000.

THE Organisers of the 2012 Yirrkala Baby Show would like to thank the following people and organisations for assisting with this fabulous community event: FAHCSIA: For supporting the event with funding which paid for the community meal and family prizes. The Arnhem Club: For working really hard to put together a healthy menu for the dinner (the fish curry was awesome) and providing equipment and staff to put it all together - special thanks to Lara and Naomi for everything they did. Nhulunbuy Pharmacy: for helping us to choose and source the gift bags and most of the children’s prizes.

SEPTEMBER Wed 19. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Wed 19. Runners North - running for fun and fitness, any pace any distance, 5.30pm - 5.92km - Lions Park to Middle Beach car park. Fri 21. Gove Arts Theatre presents Dinkum Asssorted at The Cell. Tickets available at Lynne Walker's office. Sat 22. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Working bee - set up for enduro/pont - 9am until set up. Sat 22. Gove Arts Theatre presents Dinkum Asssorted at The Cell. Tickets available at Lynne Walker's office. Sat 22. GAFL Grand Final Sat 22 - Nguykal v (winner of prelim final) at Yirrkala at 3pm. Sat 22. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Yirrkala Womens Ministry, 9am to noon, at the Town Hall. Sun 23. Melville Bay Race series at the Gove Boat Club Sun 23. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Gove Festival enduro - 10km circuit - 8am to noon. Wed 26. Runners North - running for fun and fitness, any pace any distance. 5.30pm - 5/10 km Lions Park - route to be advised. Sun 30. Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Enduro.

A Milingimbi project under Training Connections Australia (TCA) was runner-up in the NT Training Awards held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Saturday night in the category of Training Initiative Award. The Training Initiative Award nomination is recognition of Milingimbi Conservation and Land Management Pathway project. Members are pictured at right. The project came about to fulfil the present and future employment needs of Crocodile Islands Ranger group and various other conservation and cultural organisations in the area. Tim Early, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) manager, Training Connection’s Australia said: “Our goal is the development of job seekers through innovative training solutions connecting to the needs of the client, community and employers for successful outcomes.” “We had all 16 trainees fully participate from day one and was 100 per cent attendance for the entire nine weeks of the program,” Mr Early said. This training initiative in Milingimbi has already yielded several sustainable employment outcomes and projected to deliver several more across varied employment sectors. Training Connections Australia (TCA) is part of the My Pathway group and is a RTO delivering competency -based training for jobseekers, private enterprises and remote communities. TCA delivers vocational training in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland with a focus

Wed 3. Runners North - running for fun and fitness, any pace any distance, 5.30pm - 4.84 km Lions Park - Beagle Circuit. Sat 6. Runners North marathon. 21km for individual entries or teams of up to four runners. Starts at 6am Meet at Town Pool and run along. Sat 13. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Working bee - 9am to noon. Sun 14. Melville Bay Race series at Gove Boat Club Sun 14. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Peninsula MX Round 5 - 8am to noon. Wed 17. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Sat 27. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Nhulunbuy Playgroup.

NOVEMBER

I WAS really pleased to host a two-day visit for new Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie last week as she makes her way around the Territory’s remote regions following the election. We managed to touch base with a number of organisations and headed out with our swags to make an overnight visit to the M rthakal homeland of Mata Mata. A born-and-bred Territorian and daughter of former independent politician Dawn Lawrie, Delia is just as astute and assertive in Opposition as she was in Government and I look forward to working closely with her for another four years as Labor gears up for the next election. NHULUNBUY was well

DECEMBER Fri 7. Charles Darwin University presentation including presentation of Adrian Wagg Award at the town hall. Sat 8. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Gove Squash Club.

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Dipilinga); Milminya and Rirrtjalili (the awesome MC); and the beautiful families who came along to support the event and show everyone their amazing children. We couldn’t have done it without you. From: Jo and Araluen (DCF); Tina and team (Miwatj Child & Maternal Health Team); Abi, Marrathindi and Gandhurrminy (FaFT); Scott, Rrawun, Burrkitj and Fabian (Miwatj ‘Strong Fathers, Strong Families’); Sue, Dipilinga, Waninya and all the Health Centre Team (Yirrkala Health Centre).

on Indigenous communities in remote and outback locations. TCAs Training services have evolved to be able to provide a streamlined high-quality approach to career support/guidance, pre-employment solutions, vocational training services and staff development pathways. The successful participants completed TCA’s training program Certificate II in Conservation and Land

Management (CIICaLM) to a group of job seekers on the island of Milingimbi. The My Pathway group of companies has been delivering employment and training and remote employment opportunities for over two decades in far north Queensland, NT and WA. Training Connections Australia (TCA) and My Pathway were proud to be a nominated as a finalist for the 2012 Northern Territory Training Awards.

New Opposition Leader visits Gove for two days

Sun 4. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - MX coaching clinic - 8am to noon. Sat 17. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market - hosted by RSPCA. Wed 21. East Arnhem Training Stakeholders Network meets at 9am at CDU. Sun 24. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Working bee - 9am until set up. Sun 25. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Junior lap practise and Senior Enduro - 20km circuit - 8am to noon.

NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

Yirrkala School: Special thanks to Justin from the school for his DJ skills and to Leonard for providing the PA and BBQ. Mulka Project: Very special thanks to Bec and Ishmael from the Mulka Project for taking all the beautiful family photographs and portraits at the Show, and for also producing a short DVD for families after the event. Magnestic Island Craft ladies: for making and donating the fabulous toiletry-bags that were given to mothers and fathers on the day; People of Yirrkala: Last but definitely not least, the wonderful people of Yirrkala; the volunteers who helped on the day to do the judging (Dr Judy Gardiner, Dr Dan Dwyer and

Runners-up in NT training awards

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represented once again at highest uptake of VET in the nation. the NT Training Awards TWO local which were held in Darwin last Saturday night. businesswomen are also progressing The Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Student through the final stages of recogniAward went to Lisa Oosen from the ALERT Electoral News tion for excellence program and Gabrielle by NT Member for Nhulunbuy in their chosen fields LYNNE WALKER of enterprise. Birch, from Nhulunbuy High, was runner-up for Te r e s a B e t t s , owner of New Look Salon, is a the NT VET in Schools Award. Also amongst the finalists were finalist in the NT Telstra BusinessAuston Boyd (VET in Schools woman of the Year Award having Award) from NHS and Helen Clark progressed through the first stage (VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year interviews and shortlisted for the Award) from Batchelor Institute. next stage. Congratulations to nominees Barbara Koennecke, who runs and winners for well-deserved Arafura Aquatic Fish with her husband Brian, travels to Canrecognition in the training arena. Per capita, the NT has the berra this week for the National

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Rural Women’s Award having been named the NT winner in March. Both incredibly hard-working and dedicated professionals, Teresa and Barb are terrific ambassadors for Nhulunbuy and I wish them every success in the respective recognition processes they are currently journeying through. WELCOME to Tash Schumann, the newly arrived O-I-C with St John Ambulance. I caught up with Tash for an introduction last Thursday with former O-I-C Mark Ferguson then proceeded to bump into her at the GAFL preliminary final on Saturday and the beach volleyball on Sunday. That’s what I call getting into the job.

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ARTS

Dinkum Assorted’s message relevant now as well as then By MARJO HALLOWELL IT WAS hard to pick who was having the most fun at the Gove Arts Theatre’s opening night last Friday night. GAT is celebrating 40 years of productions this year and Dinkum Assorted is their second play for the year. The all women cast range in ages from 15 to 60+ and the range is almost as great between the experience of the actors. First-timers and seasoned performers

could not be distinguished from each other as all were in top form last Friday for the shows opening. Set in war time Warrabadanga, the small country town is threatened with the closure of a biscuit factory - (some local undertones there) which will impact on the whole town. As well as having the audience in stitches there were also some poignant moments throughout the play as a variety of issues were addressed.

The ladies had been rehearsing for a number of months and their work had paid off with excellent performances from the entire cast. Two of the younger players, Shenayde Martin and Tara Doyle-Thompson, put in stellar performances. Without giving too much away - I would hate to run into Grace (Wendy Troe) on a dark night. Fortunately first-aid techniques have improved somewhat since the ARP days

featured in Dinkum Assorted. Laughter is said to be the best medicine and, if you were relying on the ARP ladies to make you feel better, you would be more likely to laugh yourself back into health than benefit from their rescuscitation techniques. As always, the actors are only as good as their support team. In a community the size of Nhulunbuy, it’s “many hands make light work” and the list of thanks on the program show

just how many people were involved in making this production such a success. The show was produced by Shelley Martin and directed by Barbara White with Bernice Cox and Wendy Troe being assistant directors. It may have been set in WWII Australia but there are many issues that can be related to life today. If you haven’t got your ticket yet Saturday is sold out, and Friday only had one or two seats left so be sure you get your seats for Thursday’s performance.

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Moeity performing on stage.

MUSICIANS from Yirrkala were among some of the Territory’s most-talented young performers who took part in the biggest performing arts showcase Shine, which began last Wednesday. A record number of students participated in three nights of spectacular performances for this year’s Beat Festival, September 12-14, which is now in its 33rd year. The Yirrkala band Moeity performed Hands Up on the packed program. The band won the Battle of the Bands earlier this year and also took out the National Indigenous Music School Band Award. Band members are Justin Emmerton, Marshall Guruwiwi, Dimotheya Burarrwanga, Yirrnga Yunupingu, Mabo Yunupingu, Datji Mununggurr and Butjarri Burarrwanga. The boys sang World Turning Right with the choir in a very powerful piece with words and music by Witiyana Marika and Mandawuy Yunupingui. Dimotheya was also the soloist in Djomula performing the song written by Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu with the choir, orchestra and dancers. Marshal was a soloist in the Blacfella Whitfella piece. Local representation was also in the pit

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orchestra with NT Music School teacher from Nhulunbuy, Tim Webb, on bass guitar. Students from Alyangula and Galuwinku were also performing on stage. Andy Mison, Principal NT Music School, Chairman of the Beat Foundation and Director of the Beat Festival, said it was exciting to have an event that showcased the hard work of all NT schools. “This is the biggest event we’ve had and it’s a real credit to the teachers, staff and students who have worked so hard to bring it all together,” Mr Mison said. “It is the culminating event for arts programs running in schools throughout the year.” More than 1100 students from across the NT have spent hours in rehearsals for choirs, dance troupes, instrumental ensembles, circus acts and solo performances. Schools from Arnhem Land, Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Central Australia, Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and other remote parts of the Territory came together at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. “Many senior students performed for assessment as part of their NT Certificate of Education,” Mr Mison said. For more information visit www. beatfestival.com.au

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• Johannesburg, 3 to 4 November • London, 10 to 11 November • Aberdeen, 15 November • Manchester, 17 to 18 November

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GOVE FM ROCKQUIZ GOVE FM celebrated their 20th birthday with a RockQuiz . The town hall was packed as 25 tables competed for the prizes on offer, including return flights to Darwin for the

Photos: GOVE FM

winners donated by Airnorth.. Station manager Alicia Scobie said the not-for-profit radio station relied heavily on fundraising and now have $10,000 to add to their kitty to go

towards updating their office and studio. “There were some impromptu performances during the night which added to the fun on the night,” she said. “We send out a huge thanks to our

volunteers and also to Nhulunbuy Rotary and the Variety Queens who helped out on the night.” Music for the night was provide by Tim Webb, Justin Emmerton, Brandon

Peckham and Harry Walker. Ms Scobie said there might have been heaps of fun on the night but promised their 21st birthday celebration would be even bigger and better.

Justin Emmerton from 50 shades of rock - our house band.

LEFT: Best-dressed table winners. RIGHT: Last-placed winners.

Michael, Will, Dhalulu and Alicia -hosts and first place winners.

Some of the girls.

Reb and Ian - Gove FM hosts.

Faye, Tanya and Deb.

John, the pilot, and his lovely cod piece. Second-place winners.

Rotary volunteers, Gove FM volunteers and participants.

Wendy, Donna-Marie, Tara and Jodie.

Enjoying the celebrations. RIGHT ABOVE: Most -energetic participant putting more energy onto one of our hosts Michael. RIGHT BELOW: Tim Webb from 50 shades of rock.

ABOVE: Scorers and Gove FM volunteers. Sally, Ainslea, Reb, Ann and Ian. LEFT: Fun was the order of the night.

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LEFT ABOVE: First place winners - 6 return flights to Darwin courtesy of Airnnorth and Gove FM. LEFT BELOW: Third Place winnners, including ColdPlay Raffle winner Xavier (right).

NHULUNBUY PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE

Kelly and Korby Caldwell bringing cakes. Brianna Mery, 5, was all smiles.

Nhulunbuy Primary School celebrated 40 years at their fete on Saturday.

Madison and Ruby Maggs at the plants.

Kasper Griffiths gets stuck into a cake.

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Dakota Limbert, 5, at the fete.

RIGHT:Lucky dips were the first to sell out at the fete. RIGHT BELOW: Shanley McGill, Bulan Daly and Mari Sing at the Card section. LEFT: Lucky jars were colourfully wrapped and, although there were many, they were sold out before the afternoon was half over.

LEFT: Zoe Griffiths prefers marshmallows on her cupcake. RIGHT: Ebony Hawkett at the fete.

WATERSLIDE DAY AT THE GOLF CLUB By ESTHER RIKA GOVE Country Golf Club’s new manager Jamie Henderson was impressed with the organisation and running of the recent Junior Golf waterslide day, held on September 9. “It was great seeing the kids and those not so young, having fun sliding 50 metres down the slope of the 7th tee onto the mini 3-par junior course. You wouldn’t see this

at any other Club in the country, as they wouldn’t allow children to run amuck on the course,” said Jamie. This great junior golf fundraising event is unique to Gove and the smiles on everyone’s faces, said it all. Families relaxed in the great atmosphere of the club, enjoying a cool drink with a sausage sizzle, face painting and icy cups for the kids. The Father’s Day Raffle was also

PHOTOS: ESTHER RIKA drawn on the day and the winners included: 1st prize - Dale and Akiyo Keehne, 2nd - Russell Bailey and 3rd - Sharon Mery. Thank you to all junior golf parents who volunteered and made the day a success. Thank you to the sponsors: the Gove Country Golf Club, East Arnhem Trading, Gove Toyoto, Gorrkbuy Industrial Supplies and Gove Tackle & Outdoor.

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THURSDAY 20

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Can We Believe The Science? 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Minder 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones: The North 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Rake: Missy’s book about her life as a prostitute has caused a sensation, and she’s engaged. Meanwhile, Cleaver is faced with gambling debts, his psychopathic client and David Potter. 9:30 Lowdown: One Fine Gay - Alex is commandeered into ghostwriting a controversial column for a high profile footballer who has decided to come out. 10:00 Summer Heights High 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: The Dance Of Life 12:25 The Clinic 1:15 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:30 Football: WAFL: Preliminary Final

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 Magical Tales 3:30 Kitchen Whiz 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 Big Brother Confidential - Get the inside scoop! Late night headlines, unseen action and talking points from the Big Brother House. 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Wheaton Recurrence - A fight between Leonard and Penny threatens their relationship, while Sheldon battles Wil Wheaton in bowling. 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Spaghetti Catalysis - When Leonard and Penny aren’t speaking, Sheldon goes to extremes to keep them both happy and gets caught in a lie. 10:45 The AFL Footy Show Late 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 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Murder At My Door” (M v,a) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Medical Emergency 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Spit It Out 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 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Criminal Minds: “A Family Affair / Today I Do” 10:30 Law And Order: LA - Westwood - When a student is found dead at UCLA, the detectives learn that protecting his sister Malia, a star soccer player, may have led to his murder. After speaking with Malia and her boyfriend, Winters and Jaruszalski are led on a path to uncover the suspect, only to discover the case taking a surprising turn. 11:30 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:00 Room For Improvement 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League Program 6:45 World News 2:30 Feast Greece: Meteora 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Canada 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Cheese and Dairy 8:00 Destination Flavour 8:30 Our Food: Kent 9:35 The School: Educating Essex - Carrie and Ashleigh are at the heart of the biggest and loudest clique in school: they love clothes, boys and parties. But teenage girls also love a drama and as the best friends fall out, the argument looks set to disrupt more than their friendship, with the effects spilling into the classroom. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Kontroll” (MA s,l,v) - Good and evil battle it out in the underground world of Budapest’s metro system. Trouble stirs when a hooded stranger begins terrorising the subways in this highly original action thriller from Hungary. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Angel Face” (PG) 2:55 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Amersham 6:50 Minuscule: Shell Less 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 Spicks And Specks 8:30 Scott And Bailey: Scott and Bailey investigate the puzzling murder of a woman with a green head. And while Janet confides in her boss about Andy’s behaviour, Rachel struggles with Sean’s latest news. 9:20 Waking The Dead: Missing Persons Part 1- The Cold Case squad think they are chasing a case of sexual violence, but instead unearth evidence of a terrorist cell. 10:10 Lateline 10:45 My Family: A Very Brief Encounter - Susan asks Ben to help an old girlfriend of hers through a divorce, but nearly precipitates her own. 11:15 The Trophy Room 11:45 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 Magical Tales 3:30 Kitchen Whiz 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 7:00 Rugby League Finals - Preliminary Final No. 1 - Wide World of Sports presents the business end of the finals series with the first preliminary final, the winner of this game will be through to the Grand Final on September 30th. 9:20 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Newcastle” (M v,s,r) - Stuck in the shadow of his brother, Jesse sets his sights on the Junior Surf Pro finals where a win would mean a ticket out of Newcastle for him and his father. But a wild weekend with his surf mates and cute local girls makes Jesse question what’s really important. 1:30 Movie: “Sweeney 2” (M v) Regan & Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent. 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Scent Of A Woman” (PG l,a) 2:30 Medical Emergency 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Spit It Out 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: The River Boys go bush, Bianca’s fears come to fruition when Rocco is taken to hospital and Harvey and Roo lay down the terms for their relationship. 7:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season - It’s arguably the best weekend of the year for footy purists as four teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the AFL Grand Final. 10:30 Sport Special: 1984 Final Story - A gripping and entertaining look back at the 1984 Grand Final Hawthorn v Essendon featuring interviews with all the key players and Kevin Sheedy. 11:30 Movie: “Fascination” (MA s) - Only a few weeks after her husband’s mysterious death, Maureen prepares to marry another man. Does their union hide a dark secret? 1:40 Auction Squad 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 The Hotel: Bedlam And Breakfast 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Nomad’s Land 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Peril From The Seas 8:30 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 9:30 As It Happened: Brother Number One - Rob Hamill tells the story of his brother Kerry, who was captured along with two of his friends by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodian waters in 1978. 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Human Touch” (MA l,n,s) - An erotically charged drama from director Paul Cox. Following a performance at a local arts festival, 30-year-old Anna is approached by Edward, a wealthy, cultured man in his 60s. He offers to donate money to her choir if she agrees to pose for a series of nude photographs. 12:55 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: The Collector” - (MA l)When Kurt Wallander investigates the death of a woman during a house robbery, suspicion falls on the victim’s ex-boyfriend, Fabian, a bouncer. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

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4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:30 25 Years Of Rage: 1995-1998 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Perfume 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 Movie: “The Great Escape” (PG) 4:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 5:00 The Wonder Years: Whose Woods Are These? 5:25 Minuscule: The Dung Beetle Battle 5:30 TBA 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doctor Who: The Doctor gets a Stetson (and a gun!), and finds himself the reluctant Sheriff of a Western town under siege by a relentless cyborg named Gunslinger. But who is he and what does he want? 8:20 Sinbad: When Anwar loses The Providence in a bet to merchant Abdul-Fahim, Sinbad confides about the curse to Anwar and tells him he (Sinbad) will die unless they get the ship back. 9:05 Hustle 10:05 The Jonathon Ross Show 10:55 United States Of Tara: The Road To Hel Is Paved With Breast Intentions - Tara is tested when her mother Bev comes to visit her new grandchild, while Dr Hattaras discovers the voice of Tara’s menacing new alter. 11:15 25 Years of Rage: 1993-1998 (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 Getaway 10:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:30 Children’s Programs 2:00 Pyramid 2:30 The Truth About Lions: The Social Cat 3:30 Getaway’s European Tour 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 National News 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos - Join your host Shelley Craft for an hour of side-splitting laughs on Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. 7:00 Rugby League Finals: Preliminary Final No. 2 9:20 Movie: “16 Blocks” (M v,l) - Tasked with escorting a witness from police custody to a nearby courthouse, aging cop Jack reluctantly agrees. But with powerful forces intent on keeping them from reaching their destination, they’ll be lucky to make it. 11:30 2012 ICC World Twenty/20 Cricket: Australia v West Indies Wide World Of Sports presents the second Australian game in the 2012 Twenty/20 World Cup, live from R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. 2:30 F Troop: From Karate With Love 3:30 Danoz Direct 5:00 Wesley Impact

5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show - Weekends 9:30 The Woodlies 10:00 Sea Princesses 10:30 Dive Olly Dive 11:00 Sally Bollywood - Super Detective 11:30 V8xtra 12:30 That ‘70s Show 1:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 2:00 TBA 5:00 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season: It’s arguably the best weekend of the year for footy purists as four teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the AFL Grand Final. 10:30 Movie: “Scarface” (AV v,l,d,s) - Small-time crook Tony Montana emigrates from Cuba to the US, determined to become rich and powerful. Admitted into the inner circle of a Miami drug lord, he ultimately takes over his boss’s empire and even his wife. However, his paranoia and cocaine addiction begin to spiral out of control, while his enemies circle, waiting for the chance to bring him down. 2:00 Auctionsquad 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Beyond Tomorrow

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Trouble With Tolstoy 2:10 The Doors: Mr Mojo Risin’ 3:20 The Impressionists: Gang Of Four 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex In Rome: Shadows 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Engineering Giants: Ferry Strip-Down 8:35 RocKwiz 9:30 Movie: “Precious” (MA a,l) - In New York City’s Harlem in 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate 16-year-old who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enrol in an alternative school in the hope that her life can head in a new direction. Winner of two Academy Awards in 2010, and nominated for four others, including Best Picture. 11:25 Movie: “JCVD” (M l,v) - Between his tax problems and his legal battle with his wife for the custody of their daughter, these are hard times for action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme, who finds that even Steven Seagal has pinched a role from him! Van Damme decides to return to Belgium, the country of his birth, to seek the peace and tranquillity he can no longer enjoy in the United States. 1:20 Great Australian Albums: Woodface by Crowded House 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 23

SBS

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: Nottingham (Robin Hood) 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Football: SANFL: First Semi Final - Teams TBA 3:40 Football: SANFL: Second Semi Final - Teams TBA 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: The Man On The $20 note 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Great Southern Land: Great Australian Bite 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium 11:00 Tess Of The D’Urbervilles - As Tess pleads with Angel to return, she is relentlessly pursued by Alec 11:55 Ballroom Rules: Anny Salerni and her ballroom dancing students prepare for the world’s biggest same-sex dancesport competition being held at the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany. 12:25 Order In The House 1:25 The Jewel In The Crown: The Moghul Room - It’s India 1942. Against a possible Japanese invasion as well as Gandhi calling for the British to leave - a young English girl falls in love with an Indian reporter. 2:20 Rage

5:30 GIO Schoolboy Cup 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Wide World Of Sports 10:30 Sunday Footy Show 12:30 Motorway Patrol 1:00 The Farmer Wants A Wife 2:00 House Husbands 3:00 2012 Intrust Super Cup 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 Big Brother 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 House Husbands - Abi struggles with being a working mum, after she misses her daughter’s birthday and clashes with the ‘mummy mafia’ at school. Mark is arrested after taking extreme measures to prove his macho credentials. 9:00 The Mentalist: The Redshirt - Jane and the CBI are called in when a retired star quarterback is presumed dead following a car explosion. 10:00 Underbelly: Badness: Road To Nowhere 10:55 Flashpoint: Custody 11:50 What Would You Do? 12:35 Spyforce: The General 1:35 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Handy Manny 6:00 Fish Hooks 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 11:30 TBA 1:00 Movie: “Anne Of Green Gables” (PG) 3:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:30 TBA 5:00 Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 7:30 Airways 8:00 Mrs. Brown’s Boys: There’s bickering aplenty in the Brown household this week as Rory and Dino are on the rocks and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way. With Maria about to give birth, Cathy convinces Agnes to build bridges and invite Maria’s mother Hillary out for dinner. However, the night comes to an abrupt end when Maria goes into labour. 9:20 Billy Connolly’s World Tour Of Australia 10:20 TBA 12:10 Outlaw: In Re: Tony Mejia 1:05 Room For Improvement 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Roberto Alagna Live 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Ile Longue: The Secret Island 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Mysterious Sunken Cities 8:30 Are We Still Evolving? Dr Alice Roberts asks one of the great questions about our species: are we still evolving? There’s no doubt that we’re a product of millions of years of evolution. But thanks to modern technology and medicine, did we escape Darwin’s law of the survival of the fittest? 9:30 Terry Pratchett: Choosing To Die - In a frank and personal documentary, author Sir Terry Pratchett considers how he might choose to end his life. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008, Terry wants to know whether he might be able to end his life before his disease takes over. 10:45 Movie: “Rosenstrasse” (M a,d) - A revealing and honest look at 1940s Nazi Germany. Based on real events, a group of nonJewish women rally in front of the Rosenstrasse detention site for the freedom of their imprisoned Jewish husbands (In German and English) 1:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 24

7 CENTRAL

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Egypt Unwrapped 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Antiques Master 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Restoration Man: Church 6:50 Minuscule: The Caterpillar Dream 7:00 ABC News 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 Collision: A five-part British drama that tells the story of a major road accident and a group of people who have never met, but who all share one single defining moment that will change their lives forever. 12:20 Intangible Asset No 82 1:55 Rage 2:30 Football: VFL: Preliminary Final 2

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 Magical Tales 3:30 Kitchen Whiz 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 8:00 Underbelly: Badness: Bang, Bang, Kill, Kill - Unaware he is under police surveillance, Decker juggles two different hitman contracts with the impending birth of his baby. Police get a crucial breakthrough in the hunt for Anthony Perish when they catch the killer of a Melbourne underworld figure. 9:00 Person Of Interest: No Good Deed - The new Number is a security analyst who has uncovered something that the government wants to remain a secret: the existence of the Machine. 10:00 CSI: NY - The Box 11:00 Memphis Beat: Troubled Water 12:00 The Avengers: Return To The Cybernauts 1:00 Extra 1:30 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: “Raising Waylon” (PG) 1:30 Dive Olly Dive 2:00 Sea Princesses 2:30 Ghosts Of Time 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Spit It Out 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 Sport Special: 2012 Brownlow Red Carpet Special 7:45 Sport Special: 2012 Brownlow Medal - Bruce McAvaney hosts the prestigious AFL count to find the winner of the AFL’s most coveted individual honour, the Charles Brownlow Medal. 10:45 Sport Special: 1990 Final Story 11:45 30 Rock: It’s Never To Late For Now - Jenna tries to distract Liz from her break-up and prove that love still exists. Meanwhile, Liz believes that her new female guest writer perpetuates negative female stereotypes and is bad for women. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Stag 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Relatives”(PG) In Hungarian. 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: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: The A to Z Of Explosives 8:30 Darren Brown Investigates: The Man With X-Ray Eyes - In this episode, Derren is accompanied by blind British woman Judy Dunk as they travel to Holland to meet Vyacheslav Bronnikov, a Russian man who claims to be able to teach the blind to psychically see again. 9:30 Shameless: Mimi sets Billy a challenge to test his manhood, while Micky decides to put Ray’s numeracy skills to good use by taking him to the casino. But Ray’s only got one thing on his mind, and it’s not the jackpot! 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: The Palace/Paths Of Hate/Story Of Panshin Beka/The Letter 1:05 Living Black 1:35 The Ricky Gervais Show 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 25

IMPARJA

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Restoration Man 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team: Buck Mill 6:50 Miniscule: The Bridge On The River 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 8:30 Rick Stein Spain: Rick Stein learns all about ‘pinxos’ in a crowded bar in San Sebastian; he travels to Ordizia and La Rioja, then to Navarra and its most famous town, Pamplona - famous for its bull running and Ernest Hemingway. 9:30 QI: Film 10:00 Artscape: Salt 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Catching Cancer 1:25 The Jewel In The Crown: Pandora’s Box 2:30 Football: VFL: Grand Final

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey” (PG a,s) 1:30 Dive Olly Dive 2:00 Sea Princesses 2:30 Ghosts Of Time 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Spit It Out 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: Heath and Bianca look forward to their future together, Dex wishes he had died in the car accident and Roo and Harvey attempt to resolve their relationship issues. 7:00 TBA 9:00 Smash: The Workshop / The Coup - Everything comes to a head as Eileen, Derek and the team present ‘Marilyn: The Musical’ to would-be investors. Ivy is under pressure to perform, while her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy, undermines her at every turn. 11:00 Hung: What’s Going On Down Stairs? 11:40 30 Rock: Queen Of Jordan 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Lemon Tree” (PG) 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Alan Carr 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Lady Jane” (M a,d,l,n,v) - In French. An outwardly respectable boutique owner’s criminal past catches up with her when her teenage son is kidnapped. She must regroup her old criminal gang and face up to the misdeeds of her youth in order to save her son. 12:55 Skins: Thomas - The teenagers from Bristol are back and continue to live their lives in a hedonistic bubble. There are no consequences, no tomorrow and everyone will live forever. But then Thomas experiences a life changing event, causing him to question everything - his faith, his family and even his choice of friends. 1:50 Skins: Emily 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 26

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Time Team 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 The Restaurant: The Opening Night 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Exploration 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 The Chaser: Hamster Wheel - The Chaser team takes a look at the world of media, politics and government c***sorship. 9:35 Randling 10:10 At The Movies 10:40 Lateline 11:15 The Business 11:40 The Librarians: Dark Before Dawn 12:10 Eddie Perfect - Eddie Perfect, supported by the Brodsky Quartet and students from the Australian National Academy of Music, performs Songs From The Middle at the South Melbourne Town Hall as part of the inaugural Melbourne Cabaret Festival. 1:45 The Jewel In The Crown: The Division Of The Spoils 2:45 Football: SANFL: Second Semi Final - Teams TBA

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 Magical Tales 3:30 Kitchen Whiz 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 The Farmer Wants A Wife: The Big Reveal: Series Finale 8:30 Embarrassing Bodies: Skegness - The Doctors treat patients with embarrassing situations including Leg Ulcer, Erectile Dysfunction, Constipation, Diabetes, Eczema, Gum Disease, Warts, Teeth Discolouration, Boils, Dermatitis, Night Terrors and Stress. 9:30 Embarrassing Kids Bodies: Curved Spine 10:30 House Husbands 11:30 Eclipse 12:00 20/20 1:00 Wesley Impact 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: “These Old Broads” (PG s,l) 1:30 Dive Olly Dive 2:00 Sea Princesses 2:30 Ghosts Of Time 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Spit It Out 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: Alf is concerned that Roo and Harvey are being too nice to each other, Dex is hopeful for a bright future and Jett confronts Marilyn. 7:00 TBA 8:00 Criminal Minds: I Love You Tommy Brown - When married couples fostering young children end up being killed in Seattle, the BAU team looks for an unsub with a maternal-yetmurderous instinct. 9:00 Covert Affairs: This Is Not America 11:00 Parks And Recreation - Dave Returns 11:30 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Stag 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Survivors: Nature’s Indestructible Creatures: The Great Dying 8:30 Meet The Amish 9:30 Afghanistan: The Great Game - One of the most isolated and barren landscapes on the planet, Afghanistan is a strange place for an empire or superpower to invade. But for three of the greatest powers the world has seen, it became an unlikely target, an enduring obsession and an unwinnable war. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Motorcycle Diaries” (M l,a) - In Spanish. A highly inspiring, entertaining adventure based on the journals of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara as he journeys by motorcycle through South America in 1952 with his best friend, Alberto. 1:45 Iron Chef: Tomato 2:05 Iron Chef: Cod Rose 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 116

SUDOKU No. 116

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Don’t let other people waste your energy. You have a lot to do and won’t want to mess about. Let them know you have limited time. Romance. If you are not clear about what you want, your energy will be wasted, no matter how much enthusiasm you have. You may need to ﬁnd a new focus in the relationship.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be a little surprised by some recent comments. Your friends will soon be following your advice, however. Romance. Your partner may be hiding something from you. Don’t assume the worst, though! Allow them to divulge their secrets. You don’t need to be labelled as a snoop.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

FOR KIDS

You mustn’t allow yourself to be held back by other people’s pessimism. You have plenty to do and need to overcome their opinions. Romance. This should be a very good week for romance; provided you take it easy. Your partner will not respond if they are not relaxed. Plan ahead so you can take time off.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A chance meeting later in the week may be less accidental than it seems. You’ll shortly be seeing more of this person. Romance. A ﬂeeting encounter with a person born overseas will prove interesting. Be careful not to get too involved. Do you really want to begin a long-distance relationship?

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A long conversation with a friend will help you to understand this person better. In the past, you may have underestimated them. What drives them to do better? Romance. You will be in a very romantic mood. Everything will go well, provided you don’t allow your emotions to go overboard.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Try not to spend too much time worrying about other people’s problems. You have enough to do this week. Romance. A phone call during the week will be quite uninteresting at ﬁrst. After a while, the mood will become warmer. Invite this person for coffee to discuss the topic further.

FINDWORD No. 116 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t be reluctant to make a change which you know will be in your best interest. You have an idea which is worth taking up. Now you just need a plan of action. Romance. Make sure that your partner supports any moves which you plan to make. You may need some moral support!

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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MUDDY RIVER

Be careful to keep an agreement which you made recently with a friend. It is very important to them and they will feel let down if you don’t keep your promise. Romance. You will be especially sensitive to your partner’s feelings. You may know exactly what they are thinking. Let them tell you if you’re right.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You will enjoy being cast as the centre of an important decision. Use your power to improve the outcome and not to beneﬁt your own desires. Romance. Your ability to see the positive side to things will help to give your love-life a boost today. Is your partner also feeling the positive vibes?

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You will need to use your intuition to get to the bottom of a recent mystery. Recap your previous thoughts on the subject and see how they’ve changed. Romance. This will not really be the best time for a romantic gettogether. You may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to relax properly. Time alone will help.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything. the young know everything.

– Oscar Wilde

SOLUTIONS No. 116

One area of your life will be ﬁnishing and a new one starting. You must assess your options and make certain that you are heading in the right direction. What was your original intent? Romance. This will be a good time for meeting new people. One person you come across may be a little unusual, however.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) You might take longer than usual getting to work today. There is not much you can do apart from being patient and leaving earlier. Romance. Your partner will greatly appreciate a small present. Give them something which they cannot normally afford and you will be thanked.

Arafura Times

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Trades & Services CLASSIFIEDS

PH: 1300 0880 00 • FAX: 1300 787 248 • EmAil: ads@arafuratimes.com.au Arafura Sea Charters Pty Ltd

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Ship Schedules Toll Marine Logistics Vessel Due in Monday 24/09/12 Freight available for collection after 1pm on Tuesday.

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All mechanical and marine Authorised mercury dealer Air-con servicing and repairs Latest E.F.I. scan tools 4 Mechanics, 3 Hoists Disc brake machining Approved R.W.C. inspections Reliable and efficient Full equipped workshop 1 Buchanon Rd. Industrial Ph: 8987 2280 Fax: 8987 8434

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LINE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10AM MONDAY

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Classifieds for our facebook friends

Arafura Times is now offering free classifieds to our East Arnhem Land readers who post their classifieds on the Arafura Times facebook page. You can find us on facebook by searching “Arafura Times”. People wishing to post classifieds on the Arafura Times facebook page should “like” the Arafura Times page before posting. To appear in the Wednesday edition of the Arafura Times, you should post your classified on or before the Sunday evening prior. We will then collate these classifieds from the facebook page first thing Monday morning, for publication in Wednesday’s edition of the newspaper. To avoid problems with classifieds being repeated unnecessarily, each classified will only There are a few terms and conditions for the free classified advertisements. These are:

• Free classifieds are limited to non-business advertisers who are resident in East Arnhem Land. Business advertisers can post on the Arafura Times facebook page, but only if they have paid advertisements in the Arafura Times print edition. Business advertisers who do not comply with this conditions will be removed from the Arafura Times facebook page. • There is a limit of 35 words for each free classified. People wishing to have more than 35 words printed in

be printed once in the Arafura Times print edition and will not be reprinted unless the classified is re-posted on our facebook page for the next print edition. A free classified can only be printed a maximum of three times in the print edition. 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.

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.

PUBLiC NOTiCE

Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited

ECL: C2266 RTA: AU19805

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

FOR SALE BY TENDER 1 X NISSAN XTRAIL STATION WAGON 1 X TOYOTA HILUX UTILITY

ONE STOP SAFETY SHOP

PHONE: (08) 8987 8322 • Tilt tray 9m • Tipper trucks – 4T to 12T • Excavator – All attachments • Backhoe • Bobcats – All attachments • Concrete pump • Dingo • EWPs • Scissor lift up to 6M • Boom lift up to 15M • Gensets – 6kva to 100kva • Portable A/C – 5kw to 100kw • Jack hammers – Air and electric • Compressors • Airless paint sprayer • Safety fencing • Assorted construction and garden tools • And much more!

Now stocking all your PPE requirements in Nhulunbuy • Safety boots • Gloves • Clothing • Hard hats • Safety glasses etc.

Open 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday Full Mechanical Workshop on site Call 0408 286 080

ARNHEM HYDRAULICS & EQUIPMENT MOB: 0438 873 512 11 Durack Close, Nhulunbuy 14 – Arafura Times

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Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00pm, Friday 28 September, 2012 for the purchase of the above vehicles. The vehicles are offered in an as is condition and can be inspected by contacting Greg Hanslow at the Corporation’s Works Depot on 8987 1753 during office hours.

No. 1

Nissan Xtrail Station Wagon Reg. No. 767990 – 2006 Model – 40,843km

No. 2

Toyota Hilux Reg. No. 786365 – 2007 Model – 72,693km

Tenders should be placed in an envelope with the vehicle registration shown on the outside and lodged at the Corporation’s Office in Endeavour Square or by posting to the address below. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted and all tenders offered should be exclusive of G.S.T.

Dr Ross Theedom TOwN ADmiNiSTRATOR PO BOX 345 NHULUNBUY NT 0881

CLASSIFIEDS

The graduation ceremony at the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education.

Galiwinku students graduate

Plumes of smoke from several fires in the Northern Territory can be seen blowing towards the northwest. The fires are ablaze in the Arnhem Land region. Visible also in the upper left corner are sediments streaming into the Van Diemen Gulf. Photo courttesy of eosnap.com

TWO students from Galiwinku were among the 150 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who were honoured with awards at the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education graduation ceremony held at the Desert Peoples Centre on Thursday, September 6. Andrew Daklak Gurruwiwi and Guritjarraway Adrian Gurruwiwi both completed Certificate II in Construction The Batchelor Institute represented another key milestone of high achievement in its continuous commitment and development of adult-learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Former outstanding student Debra Joanne Lyons responded to the students with her enthused energy and passion to inspire others and influence change within the communities. In her own words, “ongoing study continuously inspires” her. A multitalented Indigenous lecturer for creative writing, Yvette Holt, was the MC and gave the welcome to the Precinct address. Centre for Appropriate Technology chairperson Peter Renehan was the keynote speaker and shared his inspiring story about past and present Indigenous work-force developments.

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Challenges for young and old CROSSFIT Lat12 presents a day of events as they welcome the community of Gove to join them in the first event - a triathlon with afternoon events are for Lat12 athletes only. There are two distances for adults. First is a 150m swim/10km bike/2.5 km run. This event is for people with some fitness who are keen to have a go. There are two women who have been training throughout their pregnancy for birthing and are entering. Second is a 300m swim/ 20k bike/ 5k run and this event is tartgeted at teams and others ready for a challenge. There are also two children’s events: First is a 25m swim/four laps of Westal St/and one lap of the pool grounds; second is a 75m swim/eight laps of Westal St/ two laps of the pool grounds. Westal Street will be closed between 8.15am and 9am to hold this bike event. Mrs Verdel from Gove Aquatic Centre said many parents have asked in regards to the swim that their child won’t be confident to swim the 25m. “I have told them they can monkey on the wall if need be to participate. It is an opportunity to be involved and enjoy challenging themselves in disciplines that are challenging as well as disciplines that they are good at.” “The CrossFit Lat12 crew have a big day ahead. This is the first event of four. Event one at the Triathlon at the pool. Event two, three and four are in

the afternoon at the surf club. “In CrossFit we train to always be prepared for whatever tasks present. Whether it is to climb a silo or move a heavy load. “The unknown add excitement and fires neurons to succeed. We practice personal success at every session and therefore have a strength of CrossFitters in Gove that are highly motivated people. “We don’t emphasis on weight loss or fitness - we emphasis on making people’s lives better. Check out some of the CrossFit Lat12 crew’s stories they are inspiration and everyday people that strive to be the best version of themselves.” Events two and three will be announced to the Lat12 Athletes on Thursday. This will be the first time in eight months that any of them will know what’s ahead. Then Event four will be announced 10 minutes before the event. The bar will be open at the surf club with the footy on. If anyone is keen to come along as a spectator please do. Our athletes are trained in lifts and CrossFit Movements this is why its an event only open to CrossFit Lat12 Athletes. Join in the Triathlon and if you can’t make this one the next CrossFit Lat 12 Triathlon and CrossFit Lat12 events will be held on Saturday, November 10.

Djerrkura to head home to Gove WESTERN Bulldogs forward Nathan Djerrkura has quit the club and the AFL to return home to Gove, afl.com.au reported on the weekend. The 23-year-old has played 25 AFL games since being taken by Geelong with pick 25 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft. After being traded from Geelong for pick 58 in 2010, Djerrkura played 21 games and kicked eight goals in his two seasons with the Bulldogs. The retirement comes as a surprise, with Djerrkura seemingly a part of future plans with the Dogs after playing 13 games in 2012 - including eight of the last nine. “My decision to retire from AFL football and return home after 10 years away was a difficult one but one I feel comfortable with,” he said. “I have given the best part of my life, wholeheartedly, to playing AFL football and have had some terrific experiences. “But being away from my family, community and the cultural responsibilities I hold, are reasons

enough to head home.” The Age reports the 23-yearold already runs youth leadership workshops in Gove. The newspaper reports Nathan as saying: ‘’My decision to retire from AFL football and return home after 10 years away was a difficult one but one I feel comfortable with,’’ he said. ‘’The Western Bulldogs have been terrific to me throughout my time here. I know the club is heading

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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 Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640

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 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

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094 Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728

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

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

Thu 20

Fri 21

Time 0444 1041 1708 2314

Time 0523 1116 1748 2358

Time 0602 1153 1830

Ht 0.54 3.03 0.35 2.94

Ht 0.64 3.09 0.28 2.82

Sat 22 Ht 0.77 3.09 0.29

Time 0045 0643 1235 1917

Sun 23 Ht 2.65 0.94 3.03 0.36

Time 0139 0729 1322 2013

1ST QTR

Ht 2.46 1.12 2.91 0.48

Mon 24

Tue 25

Time 0247 0826 1418 2119

Time 0408 0938 1527 2232

Ht 2.29 1.28 2.76 0.59

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

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

NHULUNBUY

W/E Sep 9 W/E Sep 9 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 03/09

8675

2283

6700

1763

1975

520

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

Tuesday 04/09

7944

2091

6900

1816

1044

275

Wednesday 05/09

7088

1865

5800

1526

1288

339

Thursday 06/09

7405

1949

6700

1763

705

186

Friday 07/09

7552

1987

6900

1816

652

171

Saturday 08/09

6752

1777

6300

1658

452

119

Sunday 09/09

6739

1773

5600

1474

1139

299

52155 13725 44900 11816

7255

1909

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

TOTAL

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

Ht 2.21 1.39 2.62 0.66

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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Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: President Lyn Whitford P: 0430 596 687

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 19

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

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

RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502

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

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

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

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

Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

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

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

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

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292

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

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

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

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

in the right direction under Brendan and I want to thank the club, my teammates and especially Brett Goodes for his counsel and friendship.’’ James Fantasia, the Bulldogs’ football manager, said Djerrkura had made a strong impression in his two years at the club and they had mutually agreed to part ways. ‘’You could never have questioned his commitment, but he’s obviously come to a point in his own mind where he thinks it’s time for him to move home, and we respect that and wish him all the best,’’ he said. ‘’I think it’s played on his mind a bit. “He always knew there would be a time when he would want to go back to his family and to give a little more back from a community and cultural point of view. “He’s not someone who makes rushed decisions, he’s given this a fair bit of consideration and he was certainly very well regarded around the footy club and very popular amongst the guys.’’

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

Weather details o

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 10 30.1 20.8 NIL Tuesday11 30.9 20.1 NIL Wednesday 12 30.6 22.1 NIL Thursday 13 31.6 20.4 TCE Friday 14 30.5 16.9 NIL Saturday 15 30.5 17.7 NIL Sunday 16 31.2 19.8 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: TCE mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Sep. 10 to Sunday, Sep. 16

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1016.1 hPa on Sunday Min: 1010.2 hPa on Friday Averages for the month of September Max temp: 30.2 Min temp: 19.7 Rainfall: 4.2mm

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Motorcycle Enduro event on Sept. 30 NHULUNBUY Motorcycle Club will be hosting and Enduro event on Sunday, September 30. Scrutinising will commence at 8am for a 9am start. Full riding gear must be worn and participants should be aware of the change of date. The event will be held at their track on Melville Bay Road. Barbecue and drinks will be available. The Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club was reformed last year after years of inactivity. New members are always welcome and there are events for juniors as well as seniors. For more information call Pete McCormack on 0447 801 141 or email nhulunbuy_motorcycleclub@yahoo.com.au The lineup at a previous NMCC event.

Marathon attracts athletes who have competed in U.S.

RIGHT: Justin at the Canberra AIS camp in May.

Eat my dust . . .

Netball girls perform well in Sydney A SQUAD of netballers from East Arnhem spent a week in Sydney last week. T h e 1 5 Yo l n g u schoolgirls from Yirrkala, Gunyangara and Gapuwiyak returned to Gove last Tuesday after a hectic schedule which saw them not only take part in coaching clinics but also take part in a number of school visits, healthy lifestyle activities and daily educational learning. There had been a netball clinic in April and since that time each girl has achieved and attendance rate of over 85 per cent. The trip was made possible by Anglicare, Miwatj Health and the Gove Netball club and the three communities which the girls proudly represented. The trip was an outstanding success and Kevin Bird from Miwatj Health said: “The experience that we all had, will no doubt become a part of these young ladies

The squad on the inaugural trip.

developing into strong young Yolngu women in the future.” There were eight activity oriented parts of the trip which focused on health, mind, heart, soul, spirit, culture and safety. “The girls coming home were different from those who left.

‘Any port in a storm’ race THE Runners North half marathon is attracting runners who have competed in International marathons. Arian Pearson competed in the New York Marathon last year and Jamie Wunungmurra competed in the Boston Marathon. Both were participants in the Robert de Castella Indigenous Marathon Project. Justin Gaykamangu, from Ramingining, who is training for this year’s marathon under the IMP, is also hoping to be participating. Runners North contacted the IMP to encourage Indigenous participation. The half Marathon, being held on October 6, will be another step for Justin towards his goal. He is training for the New York marathon which will be held four weeks after the Gove event. Justin is keen to use the event as a lead up race to the marathon. Justin, and the rest of this year’s IMP squad, will be travelling to Alice Springs this week to take part in their 30km test events, with the final team to travel to New York selected shortly after. Arian and Jamie are both from Yirrkala and Arian is hoping to enter a team into the event. The marathon will start at the Gove Aquatic Centre (GAC) at 6am. The event will cater for both individuals and teams of up to four runners and there is a major spot prize of a one hour joy flight for up to seven passengers. Other activities have been organised at the GAC and food and drinks will be available after the event. The giant inflatable water slide will be in use from 9am to noon.

By NEAL BAULCH THE weather for race four of the Melville Bay series was almost identical to the previous race, providing a 10 to15 knot breeze, a lovely sky and a pleasant sea. By the time briefing came around there were three boats that signed on for the race - Dean on Everly Blue, Lee on Waitere and Pat on Sans Souci. As I set the course earlier in the week, it became apparent that every mark was required to be rounded to port. This epiphany resulted in the birth of ‘any port in a storm race’. At sign on, all race entrants received a port package, containing one highly expensive bottle of port and some plastic shot glasses. As each mark was rounded, all crew except the captain, were required to partake in a shot of port. Excluding the start and finish lines there were eight marks, here forth, to be known as port reminders. As Waitere and Sans Souci made there way to the start line, those onboard became anxious as the start time drew near, with no sign of Dean on Everly Blue. It

They came back with much more confidence and self assurance,” he said. He thanked all those who assisted to ensure the program was a success increasing the awareness of healthy lifestyles for a better future. Tori Standen, campus bookings

coordinator at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, said it had been a pleasure to have had the girls stay with them. “We would like to wish each and every one of the them all the best for the future and hope to see them at the Centre again,” she said.

Winner of the race Waitere.

became evident as the race began without him, that after the issuing of the port package, he must have decided that there would not be any sailing undertaken on his watch this day, and casually spent time down below. I’m sure it was no brown paper bag scene. With the first leg to windward, Sans Souci managed to hold off Waitere and did so until the last mark before the finish. For some unknown reason, Sans Souci had a mind of her own and headed straight for the finish line after rounding Preston buoy, forgetting all about half tide rock until she saw Waitere heading in a slightly different direction. A quick tack, but it was too little too late, as Waitere took out line honour’s and a well-deserved first place. A great piece of sailing from Lee and crew and it was a pleasure to see. (The port had nothing to do with it). We look forward to the next race on September 23, and then there will be a three week break until the final race for the series on October 14. See you all soon.

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GAFL GRAND FINAL PREVIEW to decide the BEST TEAM in ARNHEM LAND

GOPU v NGUYKAL at Yirrkala By HAMISH SIMPSON GOPU’s victory in Saturday’s GAFL preliminary final will see them battle it out with Yirrkala’s determined Nguykal outfit to decide the best team in Arnhem Land. Nguykal have certainly been the massive improvers in 2012. Des O’Sullivan and Graham Mununggurr have moulded an energetic bunch of footballers into a sharp and resolute outfit. They have the firepower up forward with the likes of Lapsie Mununggurr and Rranga Mununggurr. Ricardo Mununggurr,

who plays in a unique and powerful manner that is almost impossible to stop when he is ‘on’, will be another force to be reckoned with. Gopu will have bad memories of his abilities when he kicked nine goals straight to single-handedly sink them in the 2009 grand final when he was playing for Djarrak. Their midfield has also been bolstered by Robert Clements’s strong inside work that allows the likes of Gurrna Mununggurr and Elcho’s Ernice Dhamarrandji to show their skill outside the congestion. The story of the day could see

Damien Djerrkura, the founder of the Nguykal team, walk away with another premiership medallion. His now aging body has repelled many an opposition attack over the years and he will again be leading the double blues with characteristic sportsmanship and passion. The match looms and an epic battle and I encourage everyone to get down to Yirrkala for a full day of exciting football. The women’s competition has been an outstanding success this year. Numbers have been growing

week by week and the skill improvement shown by the ladies has been outstanding. This weekend will be the fifth and final match for the year. What started as a one-off event has developed into a thriving competition. Sister act, Dhimurru and Biyamarr Mununggurr, never fail to showcase their athleticism, whilst Rokuwuy Garrawurra, Emma Kennedy and Rakrakpuy Marika could teach the men a few things in the skills department. The women have been training

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twice a week all season and have developed a great camaraderie on and off the field. Richie Seden and Vern Patullo must again be congratulated for their tireless contribution to local footy by offering their expertise and time to the womens league. Any women keen for a kick should get out to Yirrkala around 11am to have a crack. Good luck to all teams on the weekend. 10am: Under 13. 12pm: Women. 3pm: Nguykal V Gopu.

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Gopu down Djarrak to reach GAFL grand final Action from Saturday’s GAFL preliminary final at Yirrkala Oval in which Gopu defeated Djarrak to qualify for the grand final against Nguykal.

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Name: Contact details: By HAMISH SIMPSON SATURDAY saw the GAFL preliminary final played between Gopu and Djarrak at Yirrkala oval in absolutely delightful conditions. These two teams have contested the last four grand finals so there was no lack of experience on either side. After injuring his knee the previous week, Gopu’s veteran captain Danny Bromot was a doubtful starter. He was unable to assume his normal midfield role and played

in the key forward post instead. His first quarter of football was outstanding as he managed to kick five of Gopu’s six, first-quarter majors. In an excellent quarter of football Djarrak were also held goalless. Djarrak, coached by Richie Seden and Vern Patullo, have proven their superior fitness and their fighting qualities in the last month of football. They have finished very strongly in all their matches, with the previous week’s elimination final being an excellent example.

They trailed Baywarra by 28 points with 15 minutes remaining in the final quarter yet were able to steamroll them in a thrilling finale so Gopu were bracing for a battle. The second quarter was testament to this form as they banged on five straight goals, through the classy Longy Maymuru and Michael Mununggurritj. Gopu’s backline, led by the young guns Donnga Maymuru and Marshall Gurruwiwi, again stood strong in the third term allowing just one Djarrak goal whilst the bigger bodies of Uray

Small and Gapan Yunupingu in Gopu’s forward line were proving a handful, kicking three goals with the wind to take a lead of 76 to 39 heading into the last quarter. The final quarter was an even contest with Djarrak’s Sebastian Wanambi and Gopu’s Marcus Maymuru displaying some exquisite Yolngu skill and athleticism through the midfield. The final score saw Gopu hold onto their six-goal advantage and run out convincing winners 102 to 63 to reach the grand final against Nguykal.

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WHAT’S ON @ TAC… LIVE ENTERTAINMENT… Friday & Saturday

POOL COMP EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

LAWN BOWLS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

BADGE DRAW

(Sept. 21 & 22)

Jackpot $3000

LIVE IN THE BEER GARDEN

Don’t miss out! This Thursday from 5.30pm

Heaps of prizes on the wheel!

kArAOke EVERY THURSDAY AFTER BADGE DRAW pRIzES FoR THE BEST SINGER!

GRANT PUKEROA

The Weekly

ose Clu!b GoG reat Prizes EVERY SatuRdaY

Tickets on sale from 11am. Drawn at 1.30pm.

In The Bar…

JAG the JOK ER Jackpot: $2800 EVERY FRIDAY

Be here from 5pm to 6pm, to receive a ticket. Drawn after 6pm.

Arnhem Club “Bottle o” Bottleshop Specials Specials start Monday, September 17  Finish Sunday, September 23 Ta Ku Range

bottle

$1399

XXXX Summer Bright stubs carton

$4799

Coopers Pale Ale stubs carton

$5399

Jim Beam 6 pack range 6 pack

$2699

Tanqueray Gin UDL 6 pack range 700ml 6 pack

$1999

bottle

$3999

The Arnhem Club: Members and bonafide guests in the company of a member are welcome. Only financial members may purchase from the bottleshop. 20 – Arafura Times

19 - 25 September 2012