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Crocs can be found in any waterway. Only swim in designated swimming areas that have signs - no sign, no swim. Report problem crocodiles.

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Mills pipes up with a gas deal

Amy on the road to rehabilitation Pictured are Yirralka ranger Yilpirr Wanambi with Amy, Senior Ranger for Parks and Wildlife Danny Barrow and his daughter, Caitlin Barrow.

Crocs are spotted in town areas, Page 4 >>

NAIDOC to mark 50 years of Yirrkala Bark Petitions, Page 6 >>

By MATT GARRICK AFTER weeks of stress and uncertainty, the Northern Territory Government has agreed to release enough gas to keep the Gove aluminium refinery open for the next 10 years. Local officials have expressed a sense of relief at finally having a viable deal on the table, saying the news comes as a welcomed sign of optimism. East Arnhem Futures Alliance Chair Klaus Helms has heralded the news as “tremendous” for the region. “I reckon the people of Gove should give themselves a pat on the back, and head down the road for a couple of quiet ones. “It’s tremendous news. “Now we’ve got to start focusing on getting the pipeline across Arnhem Land - that’s when the real work will begin.” Continued Page 2 >>

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WHEN Amy, an endangered Hawksbill sea turtle, was discovered on a beach in Yirrkala last Monday she was bedraggled, half-buried in sand and on the verge of death.

Local rangers rescued the sick animal, and determined she was suffering from a belly full of plastic, rubbish she had ingested while floating out at sea.

After a good bout of TLC, Amy continues fighting her way back to health, and has already been showing vast signs of improvement. More on the turtle rescue inside, page 2.

Icy reception for Fridgers, Page 17 >>

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Rare turtle on the road to rehabilitation

Senior Ranger for Parks and Wildlife Danny Barrow with daughter, Caitlin Barrow, getting fresh sea water to help rehabilitate Amy, the Hawksbill sea turtle.

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Monday, February 4. The rare Hawksbill sea turtle, named Amy, was found by rangers half-buried in sand at the low-tide mark at Yirrkala’s Rocky Bay. Senior Parks and Wildlife ranger Danny Barrow said the animal had been absolutely exhausted and looked half-dead. “We placed her in water so she could be rehydrated, and had to physically hold her head up to help her breathe for the first couple of hours. “The next morning we took her up to get x-rayed, so we could see if she was having some troubles internally.” X-rays determined the turtle had ingested an amount of plastic, which rangers hoped she would pass through her while recuperating in their care. Amy will now go through an extensive rehabilitation with the Yirralka rangers, so she can be nursed back to Yirralka ranger Yilpirr Wanambi with Amy the rescued health and set free into the Hawksbill sea turtle.

Yirralka rangers assisting Gove Veterinary Services to x-ray the turtle. wild once more. your boats, make sure to “YBE are supplying keep all rubbish inside the us with a tank for the vessel, and if you see any rehabilitation which we floating near you, make will use until she is strong sure to remove it from the enough to be released. water.” “Also Gove Veterinary Assisting wildlife is just Services helped us with one of many jobs Yirralka finding out what was Land and Sea Management wrong with Amy, by taking Rangers take-on. Their environmental x-rays and blood samples. “People have kind tasks include ghosthearts and are absolutely net clean-up, rubbish great for the cause, helping removal from beaches, us recover these native managing problem crocoanimals,” Mr Barrow said. diles, dolphin surveys Plastic is one of the and many more sea and biggest killers of marine coastal marine management duties. wildlife, he said. “When you head out on

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GOVE residents are mourning the loss of a local man who was found dead in a Bali hotel room on February 7. 65-year-old Igor Janco was known around the community as someone who would “always lend a hand,” and “never had a bad word to say about anyone”. Mr Janco’s body was discovered in a room at the Bali Hyatt hotel in the popular holiday area of Sanur by a cleaner and a security officer. Metro TV in Bali have reported police don’t believe there were suspicious circumstances

involved in the death. Police have said Mr Janco may have fallen and hit his head. It is understood the victim checked into the hotel on February 1. Mr Janco, who was born in Slovakia, was also a member and greensman of the Gove Country Golf Club, where members have said he will be sorely missed. Long-term member Ken Gentle said Mr Janco was a hard worker around the community who would always come over for a beer and a chat. “He was always there for you,

and was always a good bloke who would say ‘g’day’. “We all got on well with Igor, he was a guy you couldn’t but like. “He’ll be a great loss to the club and to the community.” Golf Club course director Owen Grills said Mr Janco was also an adamant golfer who used to play off a single handicap. “He always put in to the community and into the Golf Club, and he’s been a vital member for years.” Mr Janco is survived by his son, Julius, who now lives in Cairns.

Mills pipes up with a gas deal << From Page 1 The Government’s decision is still subject to a commitment from Rio Tinto, which Mr Mills said he anticipated would be made by the company’s board in London over the next days. Italian gas supplier Eni must also confirm the details of a guarantee that they will supply gas to Power and Water Corporation (PWC) until 2026. This news come a week after a whirlwind tour by Mr Mills which took him to Canberra, Milan, Londan, Paris and Singapore to try and secure a deal to get gas piped to the region. He said the decision which came out of the year’s first NT cabinet meeting was an important one for the Nhulunbuy community, and should provide them with the assurance and certainty they have been seeking. “The Northern Territory Government

has now guaranteed a gas supply for the Gove refinery, and it is now up to Rio Tinto to make a commitment to keep the operation open.” “I acknowledge the patience endured by the Nhulunbuy community during these uncertain and difficult times. Labor Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker has applauded the decision, although wondered why it had taken so long to get to that point. “For three months the people of Gove have been trapped in an anxious state, and though this decision is welcomed, for some it may already be too late - those who have downsized their businesses, or left town already. “But yes, we’re all now very relieved, and we can hope for a positive response from Rio.” Mr Helms said he takes his hat off to the Chief Minister for pushing forward and breaking through with a decision.

Mr Mills said his Government would be directing PWC to release the agreed amount of Gas to Rio Tinto and create certainty for the Nhulunbuy community. “Following recent meetings with international energy companies and Federal colleagues, I am now confident I have reduced the risks associated with the supply of gas to the Gove refinery,” he said. “The release of the Northern Territory’s gas supply to the Gove refinery has been met by support from the Commonwealth Government and the Federal Coalition, as well as a realisation that there needs to be a greater focus on domestic energy supply across Australia.” “The Commonwealth Government has showed its commitment to the Northern Territory Government’s decision by announcing last week they would underwrite the financing of a gas pipeline to Gove.”

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Barrier’s future could be decided on Friday By MARK BOUSEN

GROUNDED carrier Barrier Aviation could know its uncertain future later this week. Barrier Aviation will have its day in court when a directions’ hearing is held in the Federal Court in Sydney on Friday (February 15). The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) suspended Barrier Aviation for five days on December 23, but that was extended to February 15 a day later. CASA issued a one-sentence statement to the Arafura Times on Thursday, saying: “CASA will let its position be known in the Federal Court on February 15; there will be no further comment.” Barrier Aviation operates from bases in Horn Island, Cairns, Darwin and Gove in the Northern Territory, has a fleet of more than 30 aircraft, and employees more than 50 staff when operating. All staff have been stood down, an action which owner David Kilin said was “very hurtful in many ways”. Mr Kilin told the Arafura Times on Thursday:

“We’re working closely with CASA to resolve the issue. “We look forward to the chance to present our case in court, and being back in the air to service our clients in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory.” A five-page submission, dated January 1, to the regulatory body said: “Barrier’s continuing loss of income from CASA’s conduct is approximately $28,000 per day or $10 million per fiscal year, together with severe reputational damage.”

Fears RSPCA could go to the dogs

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Areas affected: Sub 38 RSPCA Kennel Manager Bec Muirhead says the town’s branch of the organisation will have to shut-down if a new president cannot be found. Photo: Monika O’Hanlon. By MONIKA O’HANLON THE fate of RSPCA Nhulunbuy is up in the air as the search for a new president continues. In the last year, the organisation has seen two presidents moving away from town, leaving the duties to Kennel Manager and acting President Bec Muirhead, who said she does not have the time to take on the responsibilities permanently. Ms Muirhead said the RSCPA would shut down if they couldn’t find someone to take on the role. “If you don’t have a president you can no longer have an organisation.

“We’ll lose a really significant service … the RSCPA will cease to exist,” Ms Muirhead said. Anyone interested in taking on this role needs to have a genuine care for animals and be able to make plenty of time available. She said the position of president was a big responsibility, but was also extremely rewarding. “One of the things I have loved has been when you get an animal come in and see how it responds to care. “And you see how happy the adopted families are. “That’s one of the biggest rewards for me.”

For anyone who may be considering this position, Ms Muirhead said it could be possible to share the role. “If there were two or three people interested in sharing the presidency, we would love to talk to anybody who might be able to help out in that respect.” The RSPCA Nhulunbuy will be holding an Annual General Meeting on February 28 at 7pm at the Walkabout Lodge to discuss the future of the organisation. Anyone considering the presidency position or getting involved is invited to come along, or contact Bec (0437526502).

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Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation have warned crocodiles have been spotted around town areas. INSET: TELL-TAIL SIGNS: If you spot tracks like this on a beach, Baru is likely not far away. PEOPLE living in Nhulunbuy have been warned to remember about the dangers of Baru (Saltwater Crocodiles) after a number of recent sightings around the Nhulunbuy township. Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation have reported Baru have been sighted at Buffalo Creek, the Town Beach Inlet and Town Lagoon. Saltwater Crocodiles inhabit all water environments in this area (rivers, creeks, billabongs, lagoons, beaches and river mouths etc) and it is normal for Baru to start moving around looking for mates and new territory at this time of year. Be responsible for your own safety - swimming is not recommended and extreme care should be taken near substantial bodies of water, including the

coastline, inland waterways and lagoons. Do not take risks near waterways, and do not dispose of fish carcasses near camping areas or boat launching sites. Baru signs (written in both English and Yolngu matha) have been installed at Recreational Areas across the Dhimurru Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) and at boat ramps. This signage helps reinforce the Crocwise program that has been delivered at the local schools by Parks and Wildlife with the assistance of Dhimurru Rangers. Please phone Dhimurru (89392700) or drop into their Nhulunbuy office to report any Baru sightings, or if you have any questions regarding Baru management in the IPA.

Man bailed over 44kg kava haul A 32-year-old male was arrested at Gove Airport in possession of around $60,000 worth of kava on February 4. The man was bailed from Gove Court on February 5. Superintendent Michael White

of the Arafura Division said police had received information relating to kava importation and attended the airport at around 8pm on the night. “Police witnessed a man acting suspiciously as he left the terminal

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On The Beat with NT Police “He was located in possession of kava and a further search of all his luggage resulted in a total of 44kg of kava, separated into 597 individual deal bags. “The man was arrested and charged with possessing a commercial quantity of kava and supplying commercial a quantity of kava. “If sold in local communities, this kava had the potential street value of around $60,000. “This is an excellent result by local police who continue to focus on the distribution of illicit substances in remote communities.” Police continue to urge members of the public who may suspect drug activity to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Meters put an end to $10 fares THE days of the set $10 taxi fare for anywhere around Nhulunbuy are over, after a new legislation ruling taxis must now run on the meter was implemented on February 1. The law has been imposed to stomp out the potential for tax evasion in the region’s taxi industry. The Gove taxi and minibus area boundary has been extended to a 16km radius from the Nhulunbuy Post Office, which will now include Yirrkala and Gunyangara (Ski Beach). This means whenever travelling within the area, taxi rides must be metered, though outside the boundary can still be agreed upon with the driver before the journey starts. The Department of Transport issued a release stating all taxis fitted with a meter must turn it on when they have passengers within the boundary area. “Passengers do not have to pay more than the amount shown on the

taximeter if the journey started and finished in a taxi area,” the release stated. This comes after claims of passengers travelling to Yirrkala and other outlying communities were unhappy with a set $50 fare. There has also been confusion about which taxis will be forced to follow the new rules, as there are also minibuses used in the area, which will continue to have set prices. “They have set fares for each journey and must show these prices in the minibus. “Passengers should not pay more than the price shown for a journey.” Senior Segeant of Nhulunbuy Police Brendan Muldoon said if a cabbie doesn’t use the meter he is committing an offence. “The $10 fares could mean the money’s going in their pockets and they’re avoiding paying tax.” Director of Gove Transport, the company which runs the taxis and

Off the meter: Man takes $5000 ride to Tennant Creek AS Gove goes through changes to its taxi fare regulations, a lesson in setting a fixed price was learned by a Tennant Creek man who recently travelled to his Territory hometown in a cab from Townsville for $5000. Veteran taxi driver Mike Caldwell, 68, who has been driving taxis for 30 years, said he had been happy to oblige after his passenger paid the fare in advance. The young passenger, in his 20s, wore a pair of silken boxer shorts and thongs for a majority of the 17-hour and 1500km trip. He was carrying a small bag filled with money, and a carton of beer. The pair made two two-hour long stops in Mount Isa and Barkly Homestead, before arriving in Tennant Creek about 9.30am the following morning. “I have no idea what he was doing in Townsville, but everyone seemed happy he’s back home in Tennant Creek,” Mr Caldwell said. Mr Caldwell, who will receive 50 per cent of the fare, described the trip as a unique experience, being able to drive across the Outback and be paid for it.

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NAIDOC to mark 50 years of Yirrkala Bark Petitions ONE of the country’s biggest celebrations of Indigenous culture is NAIDOC Week, held in July, and this year the nation-wide event’s theme hits close to home - the 1963 birth of Aboriginal land rights in Yirrkala. This year it’s the 50th anniversary of the historic Yirrkala Bark Petition - the petition framed by traditional bark paintings which claimed land rights and protested against the building of the bauxite mine in Gove. The historic item was sent by Yolngu leaders to Federal Parliament, where it continues to hang today. It has been viewed by many as the first document declaring traditional land ownership, and the beginning of proper democracy in this country. Art Co-ordinator at Yirrkala’s Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre Will Stubbs said the Bark Petitions were Australia’s version of the Magna Carta. “For people that study democracy, the Magna Carta is a document created by disenfranchised people outside the system, in England, looking for some kind of recognition. “The Magna Carta is a mark of the integrity of democracy. “And in Australia, the Bark Petition occupies pride of place in the house of Parliament. “That’s a mark of the growing maturity of the Australian democracy - it is slowly starting to acknowledge its original first peoples.” National NAIDOC Committee co-chair Benjamin Mitchell said this year’s theme was about valuing the foresight, strength and determination of the Yolngu people who set into motion a long process of legislative and constitutional reforms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “They played a key role in advancing changes to the constitution and the introduction of the Native Title Act,” Mr Mitchell said. In 2008, the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Yirrkala for a community meeting, where he was presented with a new petition by former Australian of the Year, Galarrwuy Yunupingu. On the day, Mr Rudd said it was time to implement proper constitutional acknowledgement for Australia’s Indigenous people. “We all have sensitive consultation with Indigenous communities about the most appropriate form and timing of constitutional recognition. “And I pay respect to those who have put such effort into the presentation of this petition today,” Mr Rudd said. NAIDOC Week 2013, from July 7-14, is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to join together to recognise the valuable contributions Indigenous people have made to this country.

Former Australian of the Year Galarrwuy Yunupingu presented the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd with a new Bark Petition, similar to the 1963 originals (pictured below) in Yirrkala in 2008.

NAIDOC values your vision for 2013 Poster competition LOCAL Indigenous people have been encouraged to enter the 2013 National NAIDOC Poster Competition and nominate fellow community members to receive National NAIDOC Awards. Indigenous artists can now start working on entries for the National NAIDOC Poster Competition which reflects this year’s NAIDOC theme - We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. The winning entry attracts a $5000 cash prize and will feature on the 2013 National NAIDOC poster and be displayed across Australia in workplaces,

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schools and community organisations. The Poster Competition closes on Friday, March 29. Labor Senator Trish Crossin praised the 2013 NAIDOC theme, which celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the presentation of the Petitions to Federal Parliament in 1963. “This recognises a very important part of Territory history and commends the determination of the Yolngu people, with whom I had the privilege of living with in Yirrkala during the 1980s,” Senator Crossin said. Nominating someone for a National NAIDOC Award is a great chance to acknowledge the contributions and talents of outstanding Indigenous individuals.

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Historic land-rights victory in Kakadu IN a year when the country gets ready to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Yirrkala’s bark petition - the historic moment when Aboriginal land rights begun in Australia - a long-running land claim has been won in Kakadu National Park. Mirarr Traditional Aboriginal Owners have welcomed Environment Minister Tony Burke’s introduction of a bill which clears the way for the incorporation of the Koongarra area into Kakadu. This move recognises the long held Aboriginal aspiration to protect this unique area from the threat of uranium mining. Mr Burke said there has always been a hole in the heart of Kakadu. “If you go to the lookout where you’re looking across to Nourlangie Rock and you look across from that lookout that thousands of tourists visit every year, the land you are looking at is Koongarra.” The introduction of the Completion of Kakadu National Park (Koongarra Project Area Repeal) Bill was also welcomed by the Djok Senior Traditional Owner of the Koongarra area, Jeffrey Lee AM. “This is the day, this is the moment that I was waiting for very long, long time,” Mr Lee said. The former park ranger was in the Federal Parliament to witness the introduction of the bill, accompanied by a delegation representing the Mirarr.

Senior Traditional Owner of the Koongarra area, Jeffrey Lee AM, is celebrating a win after his land was declared national park area, and cannot be touched by uranium mining. Jeffrey Lee was awarded the Order of Australia in 2012 in recognition of his work to protect his country and gift it to the nation. He has firmly opposed uranium mining on his country on the grounds of the deep cultural significance of Koongarra to its Traditional Owners and concerns about the dangers of uranium. Also in attendance when Mr Burke announced the bill was former Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who had fought hard to protect Kakadu during his time as leader. “Kakadu is very important to me as well. “I certainly lost some support over it - I didn’t have the numbers but I had the authority so we got the right decision,” Mr Hawke said.

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NORFORCE protecting the region’s heart THE region’s defence department, NORFORCE, have been out in the thick of East Arnhem Land recently, making sure the area’s security remains tight. NORFORCE conducted a surveillance task near Flinder’s Peninsula, north of Gapuwiyak last week. Commanding Officer of the Arnhem Squadron Major Tim Robinson said NORFORCE has an operational focus and remained committed to training and employing local soldiers throughout the East Arnhem Region. “We regularly conduct training and surveillance patrols in the most remote parts of Arnhem Land. “Our NORFORCE soldiers are all locals, and our greatest strength is their knowledge of these areas.” At the moment NORFORCE are recruiting throughout East Arnhem Land. Officials have said there were a number of former serving soldiers living in Nhulunbuy who have a lot of skills they would like to employ. NORFORCE can be contacted on (0889868002) or Amy.green1@defence.gov.au. PHOTO: Recruit Moses Wanambi pictured here conducting his first NORFORCE patrol.

Practical course returns to town AFTER a lengthy absence, residents of Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula will again soon be able to study one of Australia’s most popular courses - the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This course has been delivered in Nhulunbuy over many years and produced plenty of graduates who have moved onwards and upwards in their chosen careers. It has also enabled people to follow different career paths and use the experience they have gained in meaningful ways. Lecturer Chris Dixon, who will be leading the course, said he was delighted to have been asked by the University to return to Nhulunbuy after a few years absence. “I’m delighted to be given this responsibility,” Chris said. “It will be good to meet up with old friends and students and to meet my new cohort. “I will be delivering the Certificate IV in Training and

Assessment during the day, and offering RPL sessions in the evening. “If anyone is interested in looking at the new Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET), I will be holding an information session at the Walkabout Hotel on the evening of Wednesday, February 28.” Chris has a message for people who have older workplace training and assessment qualifications. “Nothing stays the same and in this field, you need to keep your qualifications current. “This TAE qualification replaces the TAA, so if you have the older one, you have until mid year to upgrade. “After that the old qualification will no longer be recognised for credit transfer - which is free.” If you want to attend this course, please contact Mikala Magrath at CDU Nhulunbuy (8986 8603).

Past Training and Assessment students Elise and Wes changing a tyre - one of the practical activities on offer in the upcoming CDU course.

Nhulunbuy welcomes new lecturer By PATRICK NELSON CHARLES Darwin University’s new Nhulunbuy-based Vocational Education Training (VET) lecturer is counting down the days to the start of what he expects will be an exciting and fruitful year in the School of Primary Industries. Geoff Turner (right) arrived in Nhulunbuy just four weeks ago from New South Wales where he has delivered horticultural, agricultural and related courses for the past 20

years. Previous to that he was a farmer and fruit grower. Mr Turner said as part of the Primary Industries team he’ll be servicing the Top End and Arnhem land, delivering conservation and land management courses as well as short courses in operating fourwheel drives, quad bikes and chainsaws. “I’m looking forward to meeting the students and getting the teaching program under way from this week.” He said his new responsibilities would also take

him to the Palmerston, Casuarina, Katherine and Alice Springs campuses. “I expect to be working with a broad range of students including full-time and part-timers as well as people from government agencies and industry groups.” Mr Turner said he also had worked with refugees from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma and Iraq over the past 10 years. “Farming courses were used as a means for connecting displaced people with education and employment,” he said.

Mr Turner initially came to Nhulunbuy to visit family members in 2011. “It was warm, tropical and it didn’t take me long to realise that I could live here.”

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 letters to the editor/comment RENEWABLE energy must be part of the solution to provide long-term energy security for Gove and the Territory. Solar costs are falling rapidly, wind competes with gas on price now, and gas prices are increasing. Chief Minister Terry Mills needs to look at solar and wind alongside fossil fuels for a long-term, low-cost energy supply for Gove and the Territory. Taxpayers rightly question the half-a-billion dollar guarantee Rio

was proposed by traditional owners to power Nhulunbuy in 2010, equivalent to almost a quarter of the installed electrical generation capacity at Gove. The Territory Government, Rio Tinto and Nhulunbuy should seek funding from the federal Australian Renewable Energy Agency, which wants to subsidise mines to replace dirty fossil fuels with solar and wind. Stuart Blanch, Director, Environment Centre NT.

Green to Gove - gas is not everything Tinto wants to pipe gas to Gove. The public has a right to demand the climate change implications of any subsidies be considered. Gas is a dirty fossil fuel. A gas pipeline will lock in increasing power prices for Gove for decades. Solar energy costs more than gas at present, but a life cycle analysis is likely to show the opposite is true over the lifespan of new power generation plant and a pipeline. I call on the Chief Minister to

task the Major Projects Group of his Department, plus experts in PowerWater and the Department of Mines and Energy, to compare life cycle costs and energy reliability of gas and renewable energy options for Gove. Electricity from gas will continue to rise over the 20-plus year life of a gas pipeline as an emissions trading system inevitably becomes bipartisan federal policy. A large solar and wind farm

Gas to Gove – Deal or no Deal? Rainbow Cliffs. PHOTO MATT GARRICK

FEBRUARY Wed 13. Lawn Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Wed 13. Karaoke at the Arnhem Club. Wed 13. Jam session/open mic night - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Thu 14. Karaoke at the Arnhem Club. Thu 14. Kickboxing, Gove Aquatic Centre, 8.45am, 8987 1673. Fri 15. K-Boot Exercise Classes, Gove Aquatic Centre, 8.45am, 8987 1673. Fri 15. Live music, Walkabout Hotel from 8pm. Fri 15. Junior Hot Shots Tennis Comp, Gove Tennis courts, 3.30pm. Info: 8987 2640. Sat 16. RSPCA Hydrobath - 9am-12pm, Gove Veternary Service, Traeger St. Sat 16. Nhulunbuy Rotary Club Quiz Night. Sun 17. Jazz Arvo with Grant Pukeroa at the Arnhem Club, 1-5pm. Mon 18. Cardio Tennis, Gove Tennis courts, 7pm (for a 7.30pm start). Info: 8987 2640. Tue 19. Social Tennis Comp, Gove Tennis courts, 7.30pm. Info: 8987 2640. Tue 19. Volleyball season starts. Wed 20. Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre AGM, 6pm, Franklyn St. Fri 22. Junior Hot Shots Tennis Comp, Gove Tennis courts, 3.30pm. Info: 8987 2640. Sat 23. Fundraising car wash for the Leukemia Foundation, 8.30-12pm, BP Servo. Sat 23. NCL Art and Craft Market, 9am-12pm, Town Hall hosted by Arafura Dance Association. Sat 23. Gove Tennis AGM - Family fun night, Tennis courts from 6pm. Sat 23. RSPCA Hydrobath - 9am-12pm, Gove Veternary Service, Traeger St. Mon 25. Cardio Tennis, Gove Tennis courts, 7pm (for a 7.30pm start). Info: 8987 2640. Tue 26. Social Tennis Comp, Gove Tennis courts, 7.30pm. Info: 8987 2640 Thu 28. RSPCA AGM, Walkabout Lodge, 7pm, info: 0437 526 502.

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TIMING’S not on my side. I’m writing my column on Monday morning while at the same time Chief Minister and cabinet are meeting to decide upon the future of Gove. I’ll have hit the send button to the Arafura Times before cabinet emerge from their deliberations and we hope, a real decision, not just another announcement that says “we’re working hard to secure a deal”. Timing hasn’t been on the Chief Minister’s side either.

Rio Tinto’s announcement on October 24 last year about a three-month strategic review into the future of the Gove operations, with a threat of “potential suspension of refinery operations” provided a very narrow time frame to try and stitch up a massive proposal to see gas and a pipeline secured. I’m not alone in detecting a shift in the language, the pitch of the messages and even the determination of the Chief Minister since the recent Nhulunbuy rally.

If travelling to Perth, Canberra, Singapore, Paris and London in the last 10 days has helped the Chief Minister to secure a gas deal to Gove, so be it. Congratulations to Gove people who have rallied hard and relentlessly to not only stick up for our town, our jobs, our families, but to remind the knockers, the cynics and online commentators that this is also about the Territory’s largest mining community and the enormous contribution Gove makes to the economy.

There is much at stake. Assuming we get a positive outcome, this will certainly bolster Terry Mills and his late-to-flower leadership skills. THAT has to be good timing ahead of the Wanguri by-election in Darwin this Saturday where candidates vie to win the seat of former Chief Minister Paul Henderson. However, news on Sunday that the CLP government are making a payment of $100,000 to Tracy Village Social and Sports Club in the

Electoral News

by NT Member for Nhulunbuy

LYNNE WALKER

heart of the Wanguri electorate is a cynical exercise to win votes. I’m in Darwin this week for parliamentary sittings and look forward to getting home for the weekend and Rotary’s famous quiz night on Saturday.

All you need is Gove: Valentine’s Day giveaway Words and photos by MONIKA O’HANLON IT’S that time of year again - the day when cupid comes to town, February 14 - Valentine’s Day. And the Arafura Times is asking our romantically-entangled readers to look back and think of how their relationship magic all began. Do you have a funny or bizarre story of how you and your partner met? Or did your spouse propose in an interesting way?

Do you want a night out where you don’t have to worry about whether to order the salad or the steak because the budget is a bit tight? Well, with Valentine’s Day on our doorstep, Arafura Times is giving away a romantic

Post-Valentines dinner for two kindly donated by Macassans Café-Bar-Grill. All you have to do to be in the running for a great night out is to send us the story, around 100-300 words, of how you and your partner met, or of a cheeky way they might have dropped the marriage bomb. The reader with the most-entertaining story will not only win a deliciously romantic night out at Macassans Café-Bar-Grill, but will also get their story published in next week’s edition of the Arafura Times. Send your yarns through to editor@ arafuratimes.com.au by Sunday, February 17.

VOX POP QUESTION: Where is the most-romantic place in the region for a date or to pop the question?

Mr Casanova himself, Chris Putland, believes that at the Surf Club on the croc tower is the best place to swoon the ladies.

Beth Regan (left, with sister Eva Simpson) says that the perfect spot for a proposal is at Macassan Beach on the cliff overlooking the bay.

Ranga is a romantic at heart and thinks East Woody is the perfect setting for a date night or a proposal.

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Priscilla Anderson thinks a beautiful place to go on a date in Nhulunbuy is out on the water cruising to one of the islands.

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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT Legendary Galiwin’ku musician Gurrumul Yunupingu.

Gurrumul to headline Barunga Festival FOR a few days a year, the small community of Barunga, off the Central Arnhem Highway, comes alive with music, arts and culture for the iconic Barunga Festival. Planning is now underway for the popular event, which is set to be held over the long weekend from June 7-10 with the legendary Galiwin’ku musician Gurrumul Yunupingu picked to headline. Skinnyfish Music Managing Director Mark Grose said getting Gurrumul to play at the festival was a coup. “Every year Gurrumul, asks ‘can I perform at Barunga?’ and at last we can make it happen.” For the twenty-eighth year, the community of Barunga will host this much-loved event which brings together the musical, artistic, cultural and sporting talents of the greater Arnhem Land and Katherine regions. The 2013 Barunga festival program will have all the usual festival treats

and more details of the three-day music, sport, dance and traditional activities program will be released soon. Tickets are now on sale through

Moshtix and organisations wishing to participate in or sponsor the 2013 festival are invited to contact Skinnyfish Music.

Stars align for Art Centre’s new wing By MONIKA O’HANLON

respected deceased artist. children.” On the morning of Wednesday, February 6, Art The artist and her work have remained renowned IT seems the stars of fortune are shining on the new Co-ordinator Will Stubbs was showing a local artist worldwide, from France and England to China and wing of the Yirrkala Art Centre, after it received what around the construction zone of the art centre’s new America. wing, when he noticed strange reflections of light “It’s not unusual for her to do something dramatic some believe to be a heavenly blessing from on the floorboards. like this, so it’s not a surprise in that way,” he said. a highly The cross-hatched streams of light drew The new wing of the Yirrkala Art Centre will an uncanny resemblance to the style of the open today (Wednesday, February 13), however, deceased painter’s artworks, Mr Stubbs said. the official opening will be on August 12 during “Looking at the floor I was really surprised the Garma Festival, coinciding with the fiftieth to see what I immediately recognised as her anniversary of the Bark Petition. stars. Mr Stubbs said the new wing would provide Matthew Elborough and Royce “We spoke to the builders and the architects, room for another gallery and workshop, administra- McDonald from local business Big Carpentry, who constructed the but no one could really explain the formations. tion space and a new foyer. “It’s obviously got something to do with “It’s developing the capacity of the premises Yirrkala Art Centre’s new wing, said the skylights and the angle of the sun, but to cope with the ongoing expansion into the they were mystified as to how the stars appeared. we’re happy to take it as a blessing from the future.” dear, departed artist.” According to Mr Stubbs, one of the things the artist’s stars symbolised was the fact there were no differences between all races around the world. “All of our spirits are looking at the stars and all of our spirits reside there.” The woman, who passed away Nominate a nurse or midwife in one of the following categories: last year, was more than just a respected ABOVE: The similarities between the artist’s stars artist - she was an (pictured here) and the light that appeared on the art e l d e r, c o m m u n i t y Aged, Disability & Residential Care • Enrolled Nurse centre’s floor were uncanny. leader and a “reposiEducation, Research & Innovation • Graduate of the Year tory of knowledge,” HEAVENLY MESSAGE: Cross-hatches of light that Mr Stubbs said. Hospital Care • Leadership • Living Legend • Mental Health appeared on the floor of Yirrkala Art Centre’s new wing “She comforted the during construction are thought to have been a blessing Midwifery • Remote Health • Primary Health Care Services dying and taught the from a respected deceased artist.

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bbq night at the surfy ONE of the things that attracts people to Gove is the relaxed atmosphere and stunning scenery. . . and one place that’s chock full of both of these things is the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club on a Friday night.

PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK and MONIKA O’HANLON

The friendly crew of Surf Club volunteers cooked up their famous hamburgers while the townsfolk kicked-back into the evening and prepared for the sunny weekend ahead.

LEFT: Surf Club volunteers Kai and Sally Mooney with Penny Page. ABOVE: Lee and Matt Skertchly enjoyed the spectacular sunset. BELOW: John Piper-Green and Holly Batton enjoyed the seaside scenery.

Principal of Nhulunbuy Primary Matt Watson char-grilled some tasty steaks.

ABOVE: Davina Urbina and Joselyn Kenny. LEFT: The ever-cool Kelly Jorgenson and Macallaster Barnett growing up in true Gove fashion.

ABOVE LEFT: Lawrence and Lynne Walker chillaxing with old friends from Katherine, Andrew Smith and Carol Randall. ABOVE RIGHT: Ali Thorn, Mani Berghout, Anna Gough, Miranda Tetlow and Angela Madden. LEFT: Kim Andrew, Yael Catz and Frances Wilden caught up for a good chinwag. RIGHT: Sharon and Samuel Georgonicas, Angie Stanaway and Sandra Hartog.

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WAITANGI DAY CELEBRATIONS

PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK

A LARGE chunk of Nhulunbuy’s vibrant Kiwi community gathered at the Gove Country Golf Club on Saturday, February 9, to celebrate New Zealand’s national holiday, Waitangi Day. The evening was alive with traditional music and dancing, including a rousing Haka and a rendition of the country’s anthem, God Defend New Zealand - not Dave Dobbyn’s Slice of Heaven. Co-organisers Kevin and Kyra Walker were thanked over the night for the hard work they have put into the local Kiwi community, which includes holding a weekly Maori dance and song group called Kapa Haka, which meets at 3pm Sundays at the Squash Club.

ABOVE: Local New Zealanders performed their traditional ancestral war cry - the Haka. LEFT: WAR CRY: The men performing a stirring Haka during Waitangi Day celebrations. RIGHT: SLICE OF HEAVEN: Serine, Gary, Jai, Jacob and Reuben. BELOW LEFT: Father and son Horton and Kane Tuhiwai enjoying a quiet one. BELOW: Kaya and Horton Tuhiwai with Frances Dargaville.

ABOVE: Maree Weymes, Brendan Muldoon and Erica Sims. BELOW: A CROWDED HOUSE: Back row: Kyra, Kaya and Larrissa. Front: Andre, Kevin and Josh. BELOW CENTRE: Ina Edwardson, Mita Dargaville and Graham Campbell blessed the room with wonderful music. BELOW FAR RIGHT: Chavon Mullen and Eva Cantrell having fun at the festivities.

ABOVE: Justin Tsao, James Mitchell, Birthday Boy Krishda Tan and Pastor Phil Samson.

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THURSDAY 14

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Jung In Europa 10:10 La Mappa Misteriosa 10:30 Behind The News 11:00 A Ripple Of Hope 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “The Restless Breed” (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 Wild Life At The Zoo 6:30 Deadly 60: On A Mission 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst: On The Road 8:30 Making Couples Happy :) - Four ordinary Australian couples embark on a confronting and challenging eight week journey to happiness and relationship fulfilment. For some, it’s their last chance before possible separation. 9:30 The Midwives - Follows the midwives on the Central Delivery Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Manchester - one of the busiest labour wards in the UK. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Nicholas Crane’s Britannia 12:35 The Clinic 1:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:30 NTFL: Nightcliff vs Darwin 5:30 Eggheads

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 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block: All Stars 7:30 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Teenage Girlfriends - Principal Diego and her husband separate, so Annie and Nikki try to befriend her in hopes of getting the vulnerable administrator to write letters of recommendation to a college-prep summer program for their daughters. 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Global Shopping 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: “If Wishes Were Horses” (M) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Minute To Win It 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 Seven News 5:00 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Tamara panics when she find out that her ex-boyfriend Nelson is in town. Kyle gets into an alteration with Nelson when they meet. Rosie’s got a secret and Sasha’s keen to find out what it is. 7:00 TBA 8:00 TBA 9:15 Grimm: Happily Ever Aftermath - Nick and Hank are called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch, after her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Juliette does some digging into the mysterious death of Nick’s parents in an effort to help him find closure 11:15 Up All Night 11:45 Room For Improvement 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid v Manchester 7:35 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Generation Gogohoun 6:00 Food Safari: African 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - In the capital of Port Vila, Peter learns how to hunt elusive native fare from a village chief, before taking instruction from local fishermen who catch their fish by way of bow and arrow. Peter also explores the private island of Ratua and their sustainable farming and organic cattle rearing techniques 8:30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories of Vietnam 9:35 24 Hours in Emergency: One Moment In Time 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:15 Movie: “Exiled” (M l,v,s) In Cantonese. A friendship forms between an ex-gangster and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him. A stylish action film from powerhouse director Johnny To. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 15

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Double Trouble 10:20 What I Wrote 10:30 Arrows Of Desire 11:00 Catalyst: On The Road 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Poirot 1:20 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:50 Waterloo Road 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 Doctor Who 6:45 Doctor Who: Confidential: When Time Froze 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Cleve Crudgington 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Death Of A Travelling Salesman - When a travelling salesman dies in a car accident, police blame alcohol. Dr Blake concludes that the victim was not drunk and died before the crash of very unusual causes. 9:25 Silk: Martha is defending a vulnerable teenager arrested for cottaging and reveals a vigilante policeman’s honey trap scheme at a park toilet. Niamh and Nick show their courtroom skills with suprising results. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 My Family: Relationship Happens 11:35 Rage 5:00 Rage

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 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block: All Stars 7:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 11:50 Movie: “Exorcist II: The Heretic” (M) - The demonic force that possessed Regan four years ago seemingly had left. However Father Lamont is instructed by the Cardinal to investigate the death of Father Merrin, who originally exorcised Regan, only to learn the demon Pazuzu, king of evil spirits, was repossessing her. 2:00 The Avengers: The Hidden Tiger 3:00 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Mystery Woman In The Shadows” (M) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Minute To Win It 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 Seven News 5:00 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - With Nelson in custody, it appears that things between Casey and Tamara are going to be okay. Despite meeting Rosie’s little sister, Sasha’s still convinced something’s not right with Rosie. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 TBA 11:00 Family Guy: Deep Throats - Brian and Stewie go undercover in order to expose the mayor as corrupt after Meg gets a job as intern in his office, and Peter and Lois revert to the old habits from the 60’s after entering a local talent show. 11:30 Movie: “Open Boat To Adventure” (G) The Leyland Brothers retrace the route explored by Matthew Flinders 150 years ago from Darwin to Sydney. 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 One Born Every Minute 2:30 Everyone Loves A Wedding 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Giant Kite Battle 6:00 Food Safari: Syrian 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monty Halls’ Great Irish Escape 8:35 What Destroyed the Hindenburg? 9:35 As It Happened: Dig World War II 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Inju, The Beast in the Shadow ” (MA a,v) In French. Benoît Magimel stars as a naive French novelist who travels to Japan to promote his new book. While there, he also hopes to meet his idol, the mysterious Japanese writer Shindei Oe. Shindei Oe, however, turns out to be as evil and manipulative as the characters in his novels. 1:00 Kurt Wallander: “The Leak” (M l,a,s) In Swedish. - The seemingly random murder of a jogger in woodland and the detonation of car bombs in central Ystad are but diversions to keep the police busy whilst a security van is robbed of 15 million kroner. Given the security firm’s meticulous contingency plan, Wallander suspects a leak from the inside the company. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 16

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Rodney’s Robot Revolution 1:00 Basketball: WNBL 2:00 Wild North Sea 3:00 NTFL: Wanderers Vs Palmerston 6:00 River Cottage: Everyday - Treats 6:45 Gardening Australia Summer 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise: A shocking discovery in Ladies wear causes ripples through the store. To test Moray’s feelings, Katherine pursues another man. 8:30 Grand Designs: Tenby - Kevin McCloud has followed the restoration of all kinds of derelict structures in all kinds of places, but this one - converting an old lifeboat station into a contemporary home, is one of the most unusual he’s come across. 9:20 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Queen Of Flowers - Phryne ends up with more than she bargained for - including murder - when she agrees to help refine a group of delinquent flower maidens for the annual flower parade. 10:15 TBA 11:05 TBA 11:35 Rage: Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today 5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 Alive & Cooking 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 That ‘70s Show 1:00 Movie: “Lego: The Adventures 11:30 TBA 12:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Rosie O’Donnell 1:00 Of Clutch Powers” (G) 2:30 Movie: “College Road Trip” (G) Stars Of Les Miserables 1:30 Movie: “White Hunter, Black Heart” 4:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Hot Property 4:30 National News 5:00 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the 5:00 4WD TV length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for 5:30 National News Saturday weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 5:30 Seven News 7:00 TBA 6:00 TBA 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 11:10 Movie: “The Babysitters” (MA) A teenager turns her babysit2:30 Movie: “Rites Of Passage” (M) - An attorney decides to take a ting service into a call-girl service for married guys after trip with his estranged father, but their plans change when they fooling around with one of her customers. meet up with two escaped convicts. 1:30 Movie: “Villain” (AV) A sadistic gang chief and his boyfriend - 2:30 Room For Improvement - The team heads bush to surprise a pimp, mingle with members of Parliament, set up & bungle mum, dad and their five kids as a tired old farmhouse springs a payroll robbery. into twenty-first century life. 2:50 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:20 Nine Presents: Timomatic 3:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Danoz 4:30 Beyond Tomorrow 5:00 Wesley Impact

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 La Fille du Régiment 3:20 Limen 3:55 Black Cab Sessions USA 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Esther Rantzen 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Salvage Hunters 8:30 Prisoners of War 9:30 Movie: “An Education” (M a,v,l) - London, 1961. Smart, attractive 16-year-old Jenny finds her traditional education replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off of her feet while placing her future in jeopardy. 11:20 Movie: “Venus” (MAV v,a) - Septuagenarian Maurice, a once well-known actor with a reputation as a ladies’ man, cannot resist a final flirtation with his friend’s pretty teenage grandniece in this beautiful and utterly compelling film about love, friendship and mortality. 1:00 South Park: Fantastic Easter Special 1:30 South Park: D-Yikes 1:55 Embedded With Nationalists - When Pauline Hanson launched One Nation, the debate over who or what it means to be Australian erupted and the term nationalist took on a whole new meaning. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 17

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6:00 Rage (MA) 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 12:00 Landline 1:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 8:20 Dream Build: Rolling Cubes 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10:10 Glass: A Portrait Of Philip In Twelve Parts - A remarkable mosaic portrait of Philip Glass, one of the greatest - and at times most controversial - artists of this era. Scott Hicks gives us a unique glimpse behind the curtain into the life of a surprising and complex man. 12:00 Movie: “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution” (M) - After curing the sleuth’s cocaine addiction, Sigmund Freud joins forces with Sherlock Holmes to solve a kidnapping mystery. 2:00 Order In The House 2:55 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst

5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series 10:30 Gilligan’s Island 11:00 Discover Downunder Summer Series 11:30 Her Alibi 1:30 Jeremiah Johnson 3:30 Manly Surf 4:30 National News 5:00 Customs 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 The Block: All Stars 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 The Block: All Stars 12:00 Nikita: Homecoming - In the explosive season finale, Nikita and Michael invade Division in an attempt to capture Percy, and Alex and Sean get caught in a deadly gunfire battle with the U.S. Marines. 1:00 Spyforce 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Stitch 6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:00 Dinner Date Australia 12:00 TBA 4:00 Live Healthy, Be Happy 4:30 Drive Thru Australia 5:00 Great Southeast 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 7:30 The Force - Behind The Line 8:00 TBA 9:10 TBA 11:10 Law & Order: LA : Silver Lake - Don Alvin’s quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread. 12:05 Special: Macarthur’s Dream 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 Wheel2Wheel: Indonesia 3:00 Wheel2Wheel: Timor-Leste 3:30 Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece: Outer Mani 4:00 Al Jazeera News 5:00 Cycling Central 5:35 Rex In Rome: The Third Man 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: History Cold Case: Mummified Child 8:30 Wonders Of The Solar System: The Thin Blue Line - Professor Brian Cox ventures to some of the most extreme locations on Earth to paint a dazzling picture of the Solar System. Tonight, Brian reveals how something as flimsy as an envelope of gas can create some of the most wondrous sights in the Solar System. 9:35 Freedom Riders 11:45 Movie: “Beaufort” (M l,v) - Set in Southern Lebanon in 2000, just prior to the withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Force after 18 years of war. An IDF unit struggles to defend a 12th-century fort taken as an Israeli stronghold in 1982. As the unit’s 22-year-old commander, Liraz, lays the explosives to destroy the fort many men have died to protect, he reflects on the futility of this war without a cause. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Country House Rescue 6:50 Minuscule 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 Small Island 1:10 Movie: “Isle Of The Dead” (PG) - Boris Karloff is quarantined on a Greek island during plague times. But is it the plague or a vampire that is claiming the victims? 2:20 Alexander’s Greatest Battle 3:30 Rage 4:10 Movie: “Annabel Takes A Tour” (G) 5:30 Eggheads

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 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block: All Stars 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Egg Salad Equivalency - Sheldon earns a date with the Employee Relations Department when he gets accused of sexual harassment, and it looks like Leonard, Raj and Howard may go down with him. 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Desperate Emanation - Sheldon meets Amy’s mother and comes to the realization that he no longer wants to see Amy; and Leonard realizes that everyone is in a relationship except for him. 9:00 Person Of Interest: Dead Rekoning 10:00 Person Of Interest: Bury The Lede 11:00 The Block: All Stars 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Global Shop 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 TBA 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Minute To Win It 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Heath is told by Connie he’ll be allowed supervised visits of Darcy only. Casey goes job hunting, having decided he and Tamara are going to move in together. Meanwhile, Spencer convinces Maddy they should go home and give their parents another chance. 7:00 TBA 8:15 TBA 9:15 TBA 9:45 TBA 10:45 Happy Endings 11:45 Last Chance Learners 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 The Real Seachange 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: “The Sea Wall” (M l,a,s) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Dominican Republic 6:00 Food Safari: USA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Dodge A Bullet 8:35 Man vs Wild: Bear’s Top 25 Man Moments 9:35 RocKwiz 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: God of Love - Lounge-singing darts champion Raymond finds his prayers are answered - literally - when he receives a mysterious package of passion-inducing darts. Romance is in the air in this bohemian charmer.; Miracle Fish - After falling asleep in the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go away, little Joe wakes up to find his dream may have become a reality.; The Saviour - A young door-to-door evangelist is torn between his faith and his desire for a married woman. 1:05 Cast Offs: Carrie 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 19

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Real Chinese 10:40 Nile 10:55 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Theatreland 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Time Team: St Ebbas 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape: APT7 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 The Most Secret Place On Earth: The CIA’s Covert War In Laos 1:35 Close Up: Photographers At Work: Portraits 2:15 Basketball: WNBL 4:10 Gardening Australia: Shorts 4:20 Movie: “Affairs Of Annabel” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads

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 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block: All Stars 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Bakersfield Expedition - The guys’ road trip to a comic-book convention in Bakersfield, Cal., gets sidetracked when Leonard’s car is stolen. 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Alien Parasite Hypothesis 8:30 Two Broke Girls: And The Bear Truth 9:00 Two And A Half Men: Grab A Feather And Get In Line 9:30 Anger Management: Charlie & the Ex-Patient 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 The Block: All Stars 12:00 20/20 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Global Shop 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: “Flirting With Forty” (PG s,l) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Minute To Win It 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Tamara finds a place to live at Irene’s, Casey’s sacked by John at the Surf Club, and Heath turns a new leaf and takes over Angelo’s. 7:00 TBA 8:15 TBA 9:15 TBA 11:15 Against The Wall: “The Fifth Body” Abby and Lina investigate improprieties at the coroner’s office when a woman’s corpse goes missing but turns up in a twisted comedic video that goes viral online. If the body isn’t found, the woman’s murderer could go free. 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: “Towards Zero” (M s,n,v) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Trackers of the Kalahari 6:00 Food Safari: Jewish 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Melissa George 8:35 Insight: Clear Cut 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Floating Lives” (M a,v,s,l) - In Viatnamese. This film draws us into the colourful daily life of the seemingly unsophisticated peasants of the mysterious Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. It offers a rare glimpse into a family life separated from the mainstream of modern society, yet shows the similarities in emotions experienced by people everywhere. 1:10 Anna Pihl - A rapist is stalking the streets and the police have nothing decisive to go on. He’s been dubbed ‘The Indian’ because he pulls tufts of hair from the scalps of his victims. Anna Pihl is asked to help solve the rapes. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 For The Juniors 10:15 Ace Day Jobs 10:20 My Great Big Adventure 10:40 Behind The News Specials 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Grand Designs: Huddersfield 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 QI: Journeys 9:00 The Agony Of Life 9:35 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Bored To Death: I’ve Been Living Like A Demented God 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Life’s Too Short 12:00 Durham County 12:55 Movie: “The Wrong Arm Of The Law” (G) 2:30 Carmen And Geoffrey 3:50 Woman Of The Book: Geraldine Brooks 4:00 Movie: “Beauty For The Asking” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 9:30 National Morning News 10:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block: All Stars 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 The Block: All Stars 12:30 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from the shows hot location at The Grove in Los Angeles. The show takes viewers on a coastto-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Global Shop 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: “Cool Money” (M v,s) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Minute To Win It 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Heath demotes Liam and promotes himself at Angelo’s, Liam steals money from the till and Sasha gives April a hard time after she discovers she helped Tamara with a place to stay at Irene’s. Meanwhile, Jett’s made to do an assignment on his own by bully Tilda. 7:00 TBA 8:15 TBA 9:15 TBA 9:45 World’s Wildest Police Videos 10:45 Air Crash Investigations 11:45 Room For Improvement 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 The Real Seachange 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:30 UEFA Champions League: Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich 7:35 World News 1:00 Insight: Clear Cut 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Vision 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Latin America: Venezuela 8:30 Tropic Of Capricorn: Chile to Brazil 9:30 Masters of Money: Hayek and the Free Market 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Child” (M a,l,v) In French. A confronting and powerful morality tale about a young man who is reluctant to abandon his criminal lifestyle and accept his new responsibilities as a father. Bruno and Sonia, a young couple living off her benefits and his thieving, have a new source of money: their newborn son. 12:45 Kill Arman: Malaysia/Pentjak Silat - Arman travels to the liberal Muslim country of Malaysia to study the ancient combat art of Pentjak Silat. 1:15 Standing Start 1:30 UCI Track World Championships 2013: Day 1 4:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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SUDOKU No. 135

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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) If the people around you don’t agree with your tactics, you may need to change your approach. Try to get them back onto your side. Romance. Your relationship will develop still further over this week. You may feel it is perfect, but remember that there is always room for improvement.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A relative will reveal a family secret to you; which will have a very positive effect on your relationship with the rest of your family. Romance. Your love-life may need some great changes in order to remain aﬂoat. Selfreﬂection may be the best answer to this issue.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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Don’t allow other people to make plans for you. You need to decide what is best for you this week. Romance. Be careful to keep an agreement which you made recently with your partner. It was very important to them and they will feel let down if you don’t stick to your word.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You could use up a lot of energy this week without getting much done. Concentrate on those tasks which are most important and check them off ﬁrst. Romance. The Moon/Mars Midpoint moving through your sign could make you tense at times. Get a massage or read a book to relax.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A long-standing agreement with a friend may be on the point of breaking down. This pact has its ﬂaws, but it has served you well in the past. Romance. Don’t let money worries come between you and your partner. There are more important things in life. Set a budget and stick with it.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Don’t let the recent attention you have been receiving among your friends go to your head! It may not be the type of attention you need. Romance. A remark by your partner may mean more than you originally thought. Don’t just take it at face value. Ask a close friend for their advice.

FINDWORD No. 135 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A plan to save money will create new difficulties this week. You may need to find a better balance between your needs and your resources. Romance. You may be feeling a little insecure at the moment. If you are prepared to “stick to your guns”, you will be able to improve a difficult situation.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

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You will be able to project your will on other people this week. If you are subtle, you should manage to get what you want without them realising! Romance. You will enjoy being the centre of your partner’s attention. Don’t forget that they have obligations to other people as well!

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Don’t allow yourself to get into a situation over which you have no control. Pause often to make safety checks and regain power. Romance. Your partner has your best interest at heart, but may put you on the wrong track. They will be less helpful than they think this week.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Your ability to see beyond your present difﬁculties will be a huge advantage. Remain optimistic! Romance. This is not a good time to try to make any changes in your relationship. Rely on communication strategies that have worked time-and-again for you and your partner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

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Happiness is a butterﬂy which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

SOLUTIONS No. 135

You may be too anxious to jump in without considering the consequences. Make sure you know what you’re doing before it is too late. Romance. An ofﬁce romance could gradually become more serious. Tread carefully! You don’t want to lose your job over this!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) This will be a good day for anything that involves a certain amount of risk. Provided you know where to draw the line, you will achieve a great deal over the next week. Romance. A person that you see every day at work may be more interested in you than you realise. Are you drawn to them?

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Lee blames ‘disgruntled employees’ for corruption allegations BELEAGUERED Federal Member for East Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt Larissa Lee (right) continues to deny allegations she was involved in corrupt behaviour which included using money set aside for poor Indigenous communities to help fund her election campaign. Ms Lee released a statement last week saying though she did accept monetary assistance from the Aboriginal organisation at the centre of the allegations, all transactions were above board. “The Jawoyn Association along with several other supporters in Katherine provided assistance to me during the course of the election campaign. “The Jawoyn Association along with other businesses can support whoever they wish in

any election - both State and Federal.” Associates of Ms Lee have also become embroiled in the allegations. Association environment manager from Jawoyn Ray Whear said in a signed statutory declaration that former Northern Land Council chief executive Norman Fry was employed as a $1000-a-day consultant by Jawoyn but spent most of his time on “CLP business”. Mr Whear said Mr Fry “would spend the majority of his days” in Katherine at the Coffee Club with CLP figures, such as MLA Willem Westra van Holthe and the then party branch secretary John Jansen. “He would tell (people) that he was grooming Larisa Lee to be the CLP candidate for Arnhem.” Mr Fry has since

denied the allegation. Ms Lee said she did not wish to get involved in a public slanging match between the Jawoyn Association and several former disgruntled employees. “It seems some of the disgruntled employees are trying to use the Jawoyn Association’s support for my campaign to discredit the Jawoyn Association whose employees and beneficiaries overwhelmingly continue to support me in my role as a Member of Parliament.” She said the support from the Jawoyn Association was gratefully received and done in full knowledge of the board. “I will continue to work hard to represent my constituents and look forward to working closely with non-government organisations such as the Jawoyn Association,

still a responsibility on petrol retailers to stock low aromatic fuel in areas which have identified a petrol sniffing issue, and on the States and Territories to introduce or use their own legislation to address the problem. The Petrol Sniffing Prevention Program has been supporting the rollout of low aromatic fuel, such as Opal fuel, as a replacement for regular unleaded petrol since 2005. There are at present 127 sites receiving low aromatic fuel, including BP Nhulunbuy, across rural and remote Australia.

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to make sure that the voices of Aboriginal people in my electorate are strongly represented in Parliament. “I have several members of my family who are also involved in the Jawoyn Association and I am aware that several staff have recently been stood down while a review occurs.”

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POSITION VACANT RSPCA Gove is seeking expressions of interest to fill the position of President. Along with all other roles within the organisation, this is a volunteer position. The president, with the support of the committee, will be responsible for the day to day running of RSPCA Gove. This will include, but not limited to, fielding phone calls from the public and dealing with them accordingly, surrender, re-homing and co-ordinating care of any animals in our charge. If this position is not filled by end of February, there is every possibility that this organisation will no longer operate. If you would like any further details about this role, please phone 0437 526 502.

AGM NOTICE RSPCA’s Annual General Meeting Walkabout Lodge 7pm, Thursday, February 28, 2013 All positions will be declared vacant. All members and those interested are invited to attend.

POSITION VACANT

Part-time Bookkeeper Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre is seeking a part-time bookkeeper. Ideally the successful applicant will be able to work approximately 5 hours per week and have experience in payroll, receiving and paying invoices, BAS, MYOB and bank reconciliation. Please forward application to: Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre PO Box 6, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 Or email: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au “Attn: Book Keepers Position”. Applications close 5pm, Friday, February 22, 2013.

POSITION VACANT Ralpa Program graduates Glen Dhamarrandji, Daryl Yunupingu, Ralpa program graduates heading off to Jackie Marika, Gary Yunupingu, Ben Wheatley and Rranga Munungurr. their jobs at Gumatj Corporation. A NUMBER of Yolngu men who site or otherwise, as well as learnt the aesthetic features of the community. Within the Nhulunbuy community, recently graduated from a 14 week- important life skills.” Four days a week, this small team of positive feelings about Ralpa have Ralpa program are now in full-time work with Gumatj Corporation. men can be seen in the town precincts been gaining momentum, and graduation from the program has become a Gumatj Chief Executive Officer doing ‘green’ jobs. Klaus Helms said these men were now Their work has mainly been main- pathway towards landing a job. Mr Helms said completing the making a valuable contribution to the taining and improving the surrounds of town flats, various buildings and Ralpa program was a keystone for Nhulunbuy community. “It’s big step for these guys from fixed assets. getting employment with organisations Equipped with a variety of small like Gumatj. Yirrkala. “During the Ralpa program they’ve tools and some motorised equipment “The reward is if you do it, chances learnt basic skills and had stringent they travel in their personnel carrier to are you’ll have a job by the end,” Mr training for how to operate on a mine various sites to enhance and improve Helms said.

Director

Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre (NCNC) is seeking expressions of interest to fill the position of Director for our service. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the service and all programs that operate from it. Applicants must have or be able to obtain an Ochre Card, clear Criminal History Check and First Aid qualifications. Successful applicants will have a minimum of a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services and/or be working towards higher qualifications in the field of Early Childhood. Experience in administration and a working knowledge of the childcare industry is required. Book keeping skills is desired. Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter, outlining experience, to ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au with subject title “Re: Director’s Position”. This position is for 38 hours per week. Applications close 5pm, Friday, February 22, 2013.

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COMMUNITY

Dogs are cleaned for tick of approval Domestic violence major role in crisis accommodation demand

Dog hydrobath with Renae Lane, Valerie and Helen Dhamarrandji outside the Gunyangara EASC Office. DUE to recent concerns from Gunyangara community of experience. members about tick infestations on their dogs, the East “They lapped up the pampering all the same. Arnhem Shire Council last week set up a hydrobath “A huge thank you to Valerie and Helen Dhamaroutside the Gunyangara EASC Office to give their randji for their help with washing all the dogs.” furry friends a clean. Ms Kennedy said it was not only a fantastic way to The office was buzzing with owners and their dogs, improve dog health - by using medicated shampoo for all super enthusiastic to benefit from the dog wash. ticks and fleas, but the dog wash has also been a great The morning was touted as a huge success, with way to improve community dogs exposure to being dog owners completely committed to helping their restrained in unusual situations. four-legged companions. It has also been a wonderful way to promote owner East Arnhem Shire vetenarian Emma Kennedy responsibility and the human-animal bond. said all dogs washed were surprisingly well behaved, The dog hydrobath will be set up again in two weeks despite the fact they’d never been exposed to this sort for a follow-up treatment.

DOMESTIC violence is a major cause for the demand for crisis accommodation in Australia, with specialist homelessness agencies providing over seven million nights of accommodation in 2011-12, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). About one-third of clients had experienced domestic or family violence. The majority of these clients were female (78%), while around one-fifth of those supported by agencies in relation to domestic and family violence were aged under 10. The report, Specialist Homelessness Services 2011-12, shows that almost 230,000 Australians accessed specialist homelessness services, including accommodation, in 2011-12. On average, more than 19,000 people were accommodated each night, and those clients who received accommodation were accommodated for an average of 82 nights. “Sixty per cent of all clients needed accommodation, with 40% needing short-term or emergency accommodation. A total of 37% of all clients received accommodation at some time in 2011-12,” said AIHW spokesperson Geoff Neideck. “But specialist homelessness services do more than just provide accommodation. They also provide a range of other services aimed at preventing homelessness occurring. Twenty-eight per cent of

If you have a change of contact details for your organisation or group, can you please email thru to ads@arafuratimes.com.au

Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: President Lesley Tankard P: 8987 2136 A/H.

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

Arnhem Early Learning Centre Contact: Director 8987 1004 E: aelcdirector@bigpond.com 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 Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490

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

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

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

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640

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

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

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

Auskick Contact: Cameron Knight P: 0488 508 577

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

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

Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191 Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au

MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607

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

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

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

Fri 15

Time 0457 1045 1717 2324

Time 0535 1125 1753 2355

Time 0612 1205 1826

Ht 1.16 3.52 0.66 3.21

Ht 1.09 3.42 0.76 3.24

Sat 16 Ht 1.06 3.24 0.91

Time 0026 0647 1243 1857

Ht 3.22 1.08 3.02 1.08

Sun 17

Mon 18

Time 0100 0725 1323 1928

Time 0135 0806 1408 1959

Ht 3.17 1.13 2.78 1.28

1ST QTR

Ht 3.08 1.21 2.55 1.48

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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

Day

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

5690

1497

3700

974

1990

523

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

Tuesday 29/01

5581

1469

2100

553

3481

916

Wednesday 30/01

5186

1365

4200

1105

986

260

Thursday 31/01

5917

1557

4500

1184

1417

373

Friday 01/02

5839

1537

4700

1237

1139

300

Saturday 02/02

4543

1196

4300

1132

243

Sunday 03/02

4760

1253

4400

1158

360

9873 27900

7343

9616

2530

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

Tue 19 Time 0214 0857 1507 2039

W/E Feb 3 W/E Feb 3 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage Monday 28/01

Ht 2.98 1.29 2.35 1.66

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

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: TBA P: TBA

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Thu 14

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

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

Wed 13

Church services

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 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

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292

Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499

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

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

all clients received assistance to sustain their tenancy.” Among all clients, 44% were already homeless when they began receiving support, and 14% of these clients were living without shelter. Fifty-six per cent of all clients were at risk of homelessness when they began receiving support. “Overall, 52% of clients experienced homelessness at some point during the period they were supported,” Mr Neideck said. Males who were homeless when they began receiving support were twice as likely to be sleeping without shelter as homeless females (19% and 9% respectively). Roughly equal numbers of males and females were homeless when they began receiving support, but females made up 68% of those at risk of homelessness. Health and medical services were the most needed specialised service required by clients who were homeless. About one-fifth of clients were identified as having a current mental health issue, with most (56%) of these female, and almost half (48%) aged between 25 and 44. Overall, 18% of those sleeping rough, 26% of those living in temporary supported accommodation, and 22% of those living in a house or flat (sharing and living without tenure) were assisted into public, community or private housing with improved tenure.

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

Weather details o

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 4 34.6 21.8 NIL Tuesday 5 34.3 23.9 NIL Wednesday 6 33.8 24.3 NIL Thursday 7 34.1 23.6 NIL Friday 8 35.1 24.0 TCE Saturday 9 33.3 23.7 NIL Sunday 10 34.2 22.6 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: TCE mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 10

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1012.4 hPa on Monday Min: 1007.1 hPa on Sunday Averages for the month of February Max temp: 31.3 Min temp: 24.5 Rainfall: 295.4 mm

NEWS

An icy reception for Fridgers A local, who preferred not to be named, was recently fridged and so decided to employ a new security guard - named Synchro (pictured).

POLICE have warned residents that fridging incidents will increase if victims fail to report the crimes to officers. Fridging, the Top End term for alcohol thefts from outdoor refrigerators, is common in the region, though police believe many people affected by incidents do not report them. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said people needed to lodge a statement with police if a fridging incident did occur, otherwise the offender would likely strike again. “Then these perpetrators can go before the court, and if they suffer from alcohol problems, there will be the resources offered to help deal with them.

“Otherwise they will continue to commit these crimes with no repercussions.” Police said people’s permits would not be revoked for keeping alcohol stored outdoors, but urged residents to keep their fridges properly secured. GOOD BEHAVIOUR BOND AN 18-year old man who lost his drinking permit two days after he got it was handed a 12-month good behaviour bond last week for supplying liquor to local Indigenous people. Snr Sgt Muldoon said those caught supplying alcohol would likely lose their drinking permits, and could face criminal charges. “Alcohol plans are here in this region for a reason.

Recognition for our NT nurses NURSES offer care throughout the East Arnhem community, and now it’s time for us to give some back to them. The search is again on for this year’s top nurses and midwives, with nominations now open for the tenth annual NT Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards. The NT’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Karen Parish said that after ten years, the awards have become a prestigious event and important part of the NT nursing calendar. “The nursing and midwifery excellence awards are a chance to give recognition where it is due and celebrate the essential role NT nurses and midwives play in their hospitals, health centres and communities,” she said. She encouraged all East Arnhem residents to support the awards and nominate nurses or midwives that have impressed

them with their work, commitment or manner. “Perhaps you have worked alongside a great nurse or midwife, or witnessed them excel at their job while caring for you or a loved one,” she said. Nurse and midwife from Gove District Hospital Aileen Britton said working in the role in Nhulunbuy was rewarding in itself. “It’s wonderful to be in a small birth unit that does everything from anti-natal, birthing and sees ladies after they’ve had their babies - it’s just a lovely family focus.” Category winners will receive

On The Beat with NT Police “Anyone disobeying them by supplying grog to those who do not have a permit are helping to fuel social problems and alcohol related assaults in the community.” INTERSTATE REGOS POLICE have recently been running a campaign to identify out-of-state drivers, and urge them to switch their licence and

registration over to the Northern Territory. Drivers have 28 days to change their registration over from an interstate one, otherwise they may be prosecuted. Police said going to the Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) to hand in out-of-state number plates and change the rego over did not cost anything, and not doing so could put drivers at risk of being uninsured should they have an accident. Police have also been on the watch for those heading out on their boats without renewing their trailer registrations - a number of drivers towing unregistered trailers have been picked-up over recent weeks.

$500 and will go in the running to be named Nurse or Midwife of the Year, with a grand prize of $2000. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony at Parliament House on May 10, to coincide with celebrations for the International Nurses and Midwives Days. All nurses and midwives employed in the NT are eligible for nomination for the Excellence Awards. To nominate an excellent nurse or midwife visit: www.nursing. nt.gov.au or email nursinginfo. ths@nt.gov.au. Nominations close March 4.

The Excellence Awards categories are: Graduate Nurse or Midwife of the Year - Hospital Care. Aged, Disability & Residential Care - Leadership. Enrolled Nurse - Living Legend. Education, Research and Innovation - Mental Health. Primary Health Care Services - Midwifery. Remote Health.

Nhulunbuy nurses and midwives Kristy Williamson, Aileen Britton and Louise Paul. Photo: Monika O’Hanlon.

Ambo cadets return from the Apple Isle ONE of the perks of being a St John Ambulance volunteer is you can be offered some pretty cool opportunities - such as taking a trip down to the country’s southern-most state. Three enterprising St John cadets recently had the opportunity to travel down to Tasmania from Nhulunbuy, where they took part in professional development and networking camp. Their trip was funded by Tour De Arnhem, the club known for holding long-distance bike rides from Nhulunbuy to Mataranka. Superintendent of the cadets Reece Ravlich said the money raised by Tour De Arnhem offered the students an opportunity of a lifetime. “Being from such a remote area, it’s given them the chance to get down there and see what opportunities exist for them as they grow older in the cadet program. “And a big thanks to Des O’Sullivan, one of the main organisers from Tour De Arnhem - without him, this never would’ve happened.” At the camp, the cadets learned new skills, took first-aid courses and travelled to a multitude of Tasmania’s tourist attractions. A day-trip to the old colonial site of Port Arthur had to be cancelled due to the threat of Tasmania’s summer bushfires, but the cadets turned the situation into a positive - they managed to raise around $750 for a bushfire relief appeal. Senior Cadet Meagan Morris said the camp was an unforgettable experience. “It was amazing - we made lifelong friends and took part in great activities - and we’ve learned such valuable skills along the way.” A ceremony took place in Nhulunbuy on Tuesday February 5, where the cadet trio presented officials from Tour De Arnhem and the St John’s program with certificates of appreciation, and told a few of their tales from their trip.

ABOVE: Makaylia Ravlich, Tour De Arnhem’s Neil Coxon, Cadet Lincoln Teagle, Cadet Tamiica Parmanand, Cadet Superintendent Reece Ravlich and Senior Cadet Meagan Morris. RIGHT: Volunteer from the Tour De Arnhem push-bike ride Neil Coxton was presented a certificate of appreciation by St John’s cadet Lincoln Teagle.

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SPORT

Australia Day Ambrose a hole-in-one for fun

Australia Day Ambrose competitors. Words and Photos by ESTHER RIKA A RECORD number of teams and golfers donned their Aussie colours and spirit to play in the annual Gove Country Golf Club Australia Day 9-hole Ambrose on Monday, January 26. A total of 17 teams and 67 golfers took part in the competition. The teams ranged from top A-grade players to social players and juniors, who all aimed to have as much fun as possible. Team ‘The Cockroaches’ revealed the reason for their moniker. “It’s been that long since we’ve had a game of golf. “When we cleaned our golf bags they were full of cockroaches,” said Cockroaches Team member Craig McMahon. Despite the hot summer conditions, all players finished in high spirits and ABOVE: Steve and Gail Spears with Jenny and John Peters.

celebrated afterwards with a welldeserved Aussie BBQ lunch. The top three teams all scored 34 off the stick. As per tradition, all teams rolled the dice to determine the winner. This year’s winners, by a one point margin, were Gus, Birchy and Hops. In second place was the A-grade team of Jason Lane, Peter Mackie, Luke Van Huisstede and Scott Smith. Third place went to Dave Neenan, Sean Murphy, Pat Laverty and Africa. Longest drive for the men was Africa, and for the women Nicky Mayer. Nearest to the Pin went to Owen Grills. GCGC Manager Jamie Henderson it was a great turn-out. “Thanks to everyone who organised and supported this great event,” Jamie said, as he enjoyed having the day off for a game of golf at Australia’s top golf course.

BELOW LEFT: Tim Wagg, Adrian Jones, Scott Slatter and Ron Collins. BELOW CENTRE: Team Cockroaches: Craig McMahon, Even and Henry Thompson, Justin Emmerton and Lee Gordan.

ABOVE: Katelyn Rika, Denise Fincham and Nicky Mayer, the longest drive women’s winner. BELOW: Team Magpie – Collin Majid, John McGuire, Ace Rabukawaqa and Matt Majid.

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club

FAMILY FUN NIGHT and AGM Saturday, February 23 5pm at the Club courts

H FREE Barbecue – Drinks available H ~ See how fast your serve is on the police radar ~ All positions declared vacant. Audit report can be viewed at GPTC. Committee nomination forms can be collected from the clubhouse. For more information contact Nicky – 8987 2640, 0407 460 497 or email tennisgove@tennisgove.com.au

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Tim, Coral Walker, Bob Small and Rosemary Redgen.

Shane Ellis, Denise Fincham, Sarah Munnings and Andy Gould.

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Golf Club on par for huge 2013 The 2013 Gove Country Golf Club committee: David, Tom, Ina, Owen, Donna-Marie, Jeremy, Esther, CorralLee (hidden), Jamie and Jason. Absent: Andy and Denise. IT’S hotting up to be a big year of Committee Meeting was held wardson said their plans included golf in the region, which started on February 10, the first time getting more of the community with the Australia Day Ambrose with its newly elected committee involved with the club. - the first of many events set to members, to discuss and plan the “We’ve got a big capital proliven up the 2013 golfing calander. busy months ahead. gram that needs to be funded, so A Gove Country Golf Club Committee member Ina Ed- that’ll be one to aim for this year.”

LEFT: THE WINNERS: 2013 Australia Day Ambrose Winners Gus, Birchy and Hops.

Aust. Day Ambrose winners BELOW: Owen Grills (Nearest to the Pin), GCGC Manager Jamie Henderson with third place winners Pat Laverty, Africa (longest drive men’s winner), David Neenan and Sean Murphy.

BELOW: RUNNERUP: Second placegetters Jason Lane, Luke Van Huisstede, Peter Mackie and Scott Smith.

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IMP team in Sydney prior to departing for New York L-R: Korey Summers (obscured), Nat Heath, Marius Clarke, Kieren de Santis, Jurgean Tabuai, Grace Eather, Justin Gaykamangu, Amber Parker.

The sprint is on for this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project THE Indigenous Marathon Project’s (IMP) hunt for the next crop of champions from around East Arnhem Land to tackle the 2013 New York Marathon has started. Are you, or do you know an outstanding young Indigenous male or female aged 18-30 who has natural running ability and a strong sense of determination to take on the training required to run a marathon? Are you committed to changing Indigenous Australia and promoting the importance of health and well-being in remote communities? You might be just the person IMP is looking for. No formal running experience is required, just the right attitude and a commitment to achieving your best. IMP started in 2010, when former World Champion marathon runner Rob de Castella selected a team of four Indigenous men to tackle the gruelling 42km course through the streets of New York. Last year, runners from around Arnhem Land were picked to go to New York for the project, including East Arnhem Sports Award winner Justin Gaykamangu from Ramingining and Grace Eather from Maningrida. Over the years, Indigenous men and women from across the country have joined alongside 47,000 other competitors

to complete the run of a lifetime. Alice Springs runner Korey Summers, who has been preparing to run the Tokyo Marathon in two weeks following the cancellation of the New York Marathon last year after the city was hit by Hurricane Sandy, said he wanted to be a part of IMP to be a role model in his community, and inspire young people to lead an active lifestyle. “I have enjoyed everything about IMP, from the travelling to different parts of the country and competing in different running events to meeting new people and learning more about my running,” he said. “IMP brings a sense of pride within Indigenous communities, and having an athlete and role model that has been selected into IMP inspires many other members of a community to come together as one, forming a stronger bond.” The 2013 team will follow in the footsteps of IMP members before them and remain in their communities, while training for the marathon, and will undertake a Certificate IV in health and leisure. Applications will remain open until early March, when dates of a national tryout tour will be announced. To apply to be a part of IMP in 2013, visit the IMP website at www.imp.org.au.

Last year’s IMP runners in New York: Jurgean Tabuai (Saibai Island), Marius Clarke (Gunbalanya), Nat Heath (Newcastle), Rob de Castella, Justin Gaykamangu (Ramingining), Korey Summers (Alice Springs), Grace Eather (Maningrida), Amber Parker (Cessnock), Kieren de Santis (Tiwi Islands).

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

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EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOLLOWED BY...

karaoke!

SpecialS Start MOnday, FeBrUary 11 FiniSh SUnday, FeBrUary 17

BUNDy RUM Up

700ML

2499 Two $ Two $ for 66 for 24

BUNDy 6 paCks

6 pk

aBsOLUTE vODka 700ML

3699 $ 99 27

Johnnie Walker Red Label 700ml

Rosemount Diamond Label Range 750ml

Bailey’s Irish Cream 700ml

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

JAG the Jackpot JOK ER

DRAW BADGEFROM 5.30PM

$5000

FOLLOWED BY...

karaoke!

PRIzES FOR THE BEST SINGER!

Be here every Friday in the Bar from 5pm to 6pm, to receive a ticket. Drawn after 6pm.

Jackpot $2000

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

GREAT PRIZES! Tickets on sale from 11.30am

S1pEmSwSitIhON Grant

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

20 – Arafura Times

13 - 19 February 2013