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Signed, sealed, delivered . . . it’s yours! THANK YOU: A jubilant crowd gathered at the Gove Peninsula Surf Club last Friday, February 15, to celebrate the good news that the town’s refinery would remain open, and gas would be piped to the region. After nearly a half-year of tense uncertainty over Nhulunbuy’s future, the announcement from Rio Tinto came as a welcomed burst of relief. Locals relaxed with a few quiet ones at the Surfy to celebrate, as well as kindly taking their time to band together for this huge group photo on the evening. More on the celebrations and the decision inside, pages 3, 11 and 18.
Gas to come to Gove By MATT GARRICK
JUMPING Jack Flash, it’s gas, gas, gas - residents have been celebrating like it’s the year 2000 after Rio Tinto announced last week they will be keep-
ing the Nhulunbuy refinery open, and jobs of the 1000-odd workers there will remain safe. The announcement has meant a new 600-kilometre pipeline will be built to transport gas to Nhulunbuy, which will
help the loss-making refinery move away from expensive fuel oil - an option apparently rejected by former operator Alcan in 2003. Officials from Rio Tinto arrived in town last Wednesday, February 13,
where they were met at Gove Airport by Pacific Aluminium’s General Manager of Gove Operations Frank Willsdon, before travelling to Nhulunbuy’s wet mess to deliver the good news to employees. Chief Executive Officer of Pacific
Aluminium Sandeep Biswas said he’d had about two hours’ sleep the night prior to arriving in Nhulunbuy, as Rio Tinto deliberated over the verdict at a board meeting in London. Continued Page 3 >>
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Award nomination for young carer NOMINEE for the 2013 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards, Gove girl Emily Osborne, is not your average 19-year-old. The bubbly young woman has been nominated to be the NT Young Carer of the Year, as well as Young Leader of the Year, and is in the running to win $2000. On one hand she has been chosen for her work tackling social issues, for the Young Leader award, but on the other, for the carer award, she was chosen for her work done inside her own home. Emily’s older sister, Kaia, suffers from a rare neurological disorder, Rett Syndrome, which affects her speech and motor functions. The nature of Kaia’s disability means she is totally dependent on her family - including Emily - who assist in feeding, showering, dressing and looking after Kaia’s hygiene needs. Whilst helping to look after her sister, Emily also looks after two other young women with disabilities twice a
week, running activities and programs to assist them in gaining skills for the future. The young lady said she has had to grow up quickly. “I would never have been able to be this mature if it wasn’t for Kaia. “She made me realise I didn’t have to stick to all the norms in life, and listen to what other people think. “She’s my inspiration.” Along with working part-time and caring for her sister and others, Emily is also the NT Representative on the Australian National Young Carers’ Action Team and has had the opportunity to be a part of programs which promote being a young carer and the services that are provided to people in a caring role. Emily was also recognised for her work and passion for young people, and was elected Chair of the 2012 Chief Minister’s Round Table, allowing her to continue her project on Youth Suicide in Nhulunbuy.
She coordinated and held a Youth Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention Day in April, 2012, at the Nhulunbuy Town Hall, which was attended by around 100 people. Emily hopes to continue to advocate for Young Carers in the Northern Territory with the hope of making more changes for her sister’s welfare in the future. Nominations are now closed for the awards, and judging will take place on February 21. The annual Awards program aims to encourage, acknowledge and reward individuals who have made a difference in all areas of youth endeavors, and provide an opportunity for young people to shine and gain recognition from their community and fellow peers. The Gala Awards Presentation Evening will be held at SKYCITY, Darwin, on Saturday April 6. For more information phone Gove local Emily Osborne has been nominated for the NT Young (1300735445) or visit website www. Carer of the Year Award, for her work looking after her older sister awardsaustralia.com. Kaia (left) who suffers from a rare disorder, Rett Syndrome.
Cash for Containers stalled in limbo EAST Arnhem Land businesses are awaiting the results from a court case in Sydney this week to find out if the Northern Territory Cash for Containers program will ever go ahead in this region. The court case, which started on Tuesday, February 19, is being fought by soft drink companies Coca-Cola Amatil, Schweppes Aus-
tralia and Lion against the scheme implemented in the NT in January, 2012. Since the introduction of the scheme, local businesses and organisations, including East Arnhem Trading - the company which runs Nhulunbuy’s IGA - have faced various bureaucratic hurdles while trying to bring the program into fruition. Co-owner of East Arn-
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hem Trading Tim Broadbent said the program had all but stalled, and believes nothing will happen with the scheme until the court results have been heard. “At the moment, it’s all at a standstill. “I’ve heard no response from the government department involved in getting the licensing set-up for this, and I honestly believe they’re all holding out to see what happens.” This comes a week after a cash for containers recycling business in Katherine closed its doors, also awaiting the outcome of the case. MT Bins was the sole container recycling business in Katherine which brought containers from as far as Timber Creek and other outlying communities. Mr Broadbent said he
would be ready to get Cash for Containers cranking up in Nhulunbuy if, and as soon as, a positive result was yielded. “Everything is ready to go to begin operation; it’s just sitting over in the warehouse.” A number of local Indigenous workers would be hired to operate the program in the warehouse in industrial Nhulunbuy should the outcome be positive, he said. If a negative verdict comes out of the case, and Cash for Containers is shut-down, locals have been urged to think of different creative uses for their old cans; including keeping them to build a worthy raft to use in Nhulunbuy Rotary’s Beer Can Regatta to be held later this year.
50 shaves of grey: Pidgy to face-off against Leukemia
Local Lizzy Garland said she wouldn’t know what to do if the Cash for Containers scheme gets canned.
LEFT: NOW: Andrew ‘Pidgy’ Pidgeon adopts the ‘Thinking Man’s’ pose - perhaps thinking about life without a beard, as he gets ready to lose it for the World’s Greatest Shave charity. RIGHT: THEN: Andrew ‘Pidgy’ Pidgeon’s beard has stuck with him for 32 years. WHEN facial-hair themed rock-band The Beards for the worthy cause of raising money to help treat reach a $5000 fundraising goal. On the evening of Friday, March 15, Pidgy sang: “If your dad doesn’t have a beard, you’ve victims of Leukaemia. “One of the groomsmen at my wedding died will go under the barber’s blade at a special event got two mums,” they could have been talking about Andrew “Pidgy” Pidgeon’s fear of losing from Leukaemia about nine months after I got proposed to be held at the Gove Surf Lifesaving married,” Pidgy said. Club. There will be an auction held on the day to his 32-year-old rug for charity. “He’d only just been married before us. Every- determine who will get to have the first chop at Pidgy’s soup-strainer has gone through decades Pidgy’s ancient mane. of transformation, from a red Ned Kelly-style in one’s been touched by the disease in some way.” After over three-bearded decades, the brave “People can pay to have the privilege to cut the 1980s to the trim, modern look he rocks today. His wife and three daughters have never seen Pidgy has said he was ready for the Leukaemia some of it off,” he said. To sponsor Pidgy on his way to fresh-facedness, him without his characteristic beard - and he said Foundation’s popular challenge - the World’s check out the website, http://worldsgreatestshave. he has been beginning to get nervous of losing it. Greatest Shave. And he has been seeking sponsors to help him com/, and follow the links to Sponsor a Shaver. But it’s happening, and it will all be shaved off
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Rio decision lets Yolngu look toward the future IN the months leading up to Rio Tinto’s decision last week to keep their Gove refinery open, local officials feared job opportunities for the region’s Yolngu people would be slashed, and the bi-lingual relationship which exists between Yolngu and Balanda (white) people would be lost. With the decision now done, the region’s industries and organisations can begin looking towards the future; a future expected to open up many more opportunities for local Indigenous people to thrive in a modern,
globalised work environment. Pacific Aluminium has proved itself as somewhat of a benchmark at this already. During 2012 a key focus of the company was to work closely with Traditional Owners to develop and implement a Regional Employment Strategy. The strategy’s intent was for Yolngu people to be trained for jobs that were immediately available within the Gove Peninsula Area. On the back of this strategy and the newly created work readi-
ness programme RAPLA, last year the operation placed 50 Yolngu graduates into full-time employment within the region and an additional 17 trainees and apprentices into their own businesses. The refinery also employs a number of Yolngu people who have been able to breathe a sigh of relief from the knowledge they can now retain their jobs, and look keenly towards the future, encouraging fellow countrymen to follow similar pathways into satisfying work. Here are a couple of their stories.
JOB SECURITY: Rio Tinto employees Trevor, Mal, Terence, Robert, Matt, Neil, Kayne and Wayne, who work in the refinery’s fabrication workshop, have all expressed their relief about the decision to pipe gas to Gove.
The sparks fly for first Yolngu apprentice WHEN apprentice boilermaker Terence Wunungmurra gets to work, you can really see the sparks fly. Literally - his role down in the refinery’s fabrication workshop involves cutting, shaping and welding materials to keep the metallic guts of the plant in ship-shape order. He’s currently in the final year of a four-year apprenticeship, and is the first Yolngu apprentice to have worked at Rio Tinto’s Gove Operations. He’s known as a leader and
a role model around the community, and does his bit to show other Yolngu people it’s possible to pursue meaningful employment opportunities in the region. He said Rio’s decision for the refinery to stay open would mean huge things for younger generations. “Now they can see what’s possible. “You’ve got to put your head down, think positively and all the good stuff will come out in the end,” Mr Wunungmurra said.
He said the refinery’s closure would have torn the Yolngu and Balanda bi-lingual world apart. “People didn’t know where to go or what to do. “Plenty of people were thinking of heading to Darwin. “Out here there’s a real sense of mateship, and you feel supported with what you do. “We’re meeting people from different areas, and so when you’ve soaked it all up and are ready to become a tradie, you’ve had all this great experience and learning.”
His supervisor, Trevor Dean, said Mr Wunungmurra was a valued member of the team. “We’re looking forward to him finishing his apprenticeship and developing into a tradesman,” Mr Dean said. Mr Wunungmurra is also known as an avid sportsman, playing touch footy and AFL, and this year he’s trying out to be a part of the Indigenous Marathon Project, which trains aspiring young runners to fly over and take part in the annual New York Marathon.
Control of the future in his hands DANNY Bromot’s workplace resembles a set from a science fiction movie - a large control room filled with complex screens, buttons, flashing lights and dials - like the deck of a spaceship from Star Trek. It’s in here that Mr Bromot and his colleagues control the beating heart of Nhulunbuy and the town’s refinery, including supply of power and hot water. Mr Bromot started work as a trainee at the refinery’s Steam Power Station in 2009, and has come leaps and bounds since then. “I did a full traineeship of two years, then I obtained my advanced boiler ticket and turbine operations ticket, and I’ve almost finished my Certificate Three in power generation. “This will lead me to a supervisor level, eventually, if I stay in the game long enough.” If the refinery had closed, he would have had to consider his future carefully. “I was concerned about my family,
and security for their future. “I’d had my tickets, so I might have been able to get work somewhere else around Australia, but this is my home. “I’m born and bred here, my family is happy here, and I don’t want to leave.” He’s said the news has meant he can relax and know opportunities will now stay in the region, for himself and for Yolngu people around East Arnhem Land. “The news about the gas has extended the life of the plant, and with the likes of me and a few other people in the refinery breaking into the mining game I think it opens other people’s eyes. “They see we can do it, and surely they can achieve the same sort of goals and outcomes.” Last year, 2012, was statistically the best year in history of Yolngu engagement at the refinery, and with the news that it will remain open, officials at Pacific Aluminium look forward to an equally successful year ahead.
Mr Biswas had taken part in the conference via online link, and hailed the decision as a success. “The fact the Northern Territory Government decided to provide the early gas that we needed on an unconditional basis linked it to running the refinery which the Rio Tinto board were happy to approve.” He said the news was welcomed at the wet mess by a thundering round of applause. “It was just fantastic to see that pressure that had been building just suddenly released.” (Full interview with Mr Biswas inside, page 18). A series of meetings were held throughout the day, attended by community stakeholders, business owners, local organisations and Yolngu enterprises.
The meetings were a chance for Pacific Aluminium representatives, including Mr Biswas, to thank locals for their support through the trying months since last October, of billeting for gas to come to Gove. President of the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce David Suter said that, while the business side of the community was happy with the decision, people should be careful not to jump with joy too soon. “The economic climate of Nhulunbuy has taken a hammering over these last months, and it will take some time to get back to where we were. “Businesses now have to remain vigilant over coming months as we begin to take an upward trail.” The business community will now begin working co-operatively with the Territory Government as they try to claw back to economic prominence, Mr
ABOVE: Terence Wunungmurra, the first Yolngu apprentice at Pacific Aluminium’s Gove Operations.
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Danny Bromot, who works in the refinery’s Steam Power Station control room.
Suter said. “We’re looking forward to working with the Chief Minister Terry Mills and his government, who we have been glad to see have come onboard and realised the economic benefits keeping the refinery open could bring to the entire Northern Territory.” Labor Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker said there was no doubt local businesses have taken a real hit in recent months. “To help them recover from the downturn, I encourage people to shop and spend locally and support local businesses and jobs,” Ms Walker said. Although locals have been urged not get complacent now the decision has been made, celebrations continue regardless - with the town’s biggest venue, the Arnhem Club, holding a Gas to Gove themed blow-out this Saturday (February 23) night.
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AFTER a week of tender love and care administered by local rangers, Amy, the endangered Hawksbill turtle, has been sent home - released back into the sea. Arafura Times readers might remember last week when Amy was featured on our cover, alongside rangers Yilpirr Wanambi and Danny Barrow as well as young Caitlin Barrow, down at the Yirrkala Boat Ramp. The turtle had been discovered washed up on Rocky Bay, in Yirrkala, half buried in the sand and
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suffering from a stomach bloated with plastic on Monday February 4. She had ingested the rubbish while out at sea, and rangers believed signs for her survival were grim. But, just over 10 days later, a group of children from Yirrkala were invited down to the beach at Rocky Bay to watch a much stronger, healthier Amy the Sea Turtle return to her natural environment. Mr Barrow said he couldn’t believe how fast she’d picked up strength. “It all happened much sooner than we’d expected. After the plastic was out of her system, and she was left to recuperate for a few days, she was ready to go.”
It was previously thought the turtle would have to undertake a few weeks’ worth of rehabilitation in a tank before she
By MONIKA O’HANLON IN East Arnhem Land, we are fortunate enough to have a unique co-existence with native animals - cockatoos sit on our powerlines, bats swing from our trees and crocs share our beaches. With this relationship comes responsibility - we have to be mindful of where we tread, as chances are, some little furry fellow calls it home as well. Veterinary Nurse Emma Putland has lately been playing mum to three orphans of three different species of young animals who have lost their homes. The first baby of the trio Ms Putland took in was Axel the wallaroo, who had been found out in a community with a broken tail after reportedly being mistreated. She then adopted a six-month-old wallaby named Scout, who had been orphaned after her mother was struck by a car in town. The newest edition to the family was a baby fruit bat named Dracula, who had been brought into Gove Veterinary Services by locals. Ms Putland, who has always had a passion for wildlife, completed her Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Zoology at James Cook University in Townsville, before returning home to work as a Veterinary Nurse.
Rescued orphan Dracula, the Fruit-bat, hanging around at Gove Veterinary Services.
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would be strong enough for release. The kids stood at the shoreline waving Amy off in the sea on Friday,
Veterinary Nurse Emma Putland with two orphaned marsupials. She said seeing orphaned animals around the region was sadly an all-too common sight. “People have to be aware of the fact we are surrounded by nature out here - so, we must think about things, such as driving cautiously around dawn and dusk.” Ms Putland has been taking orphaned and injured animals under her wing for the last six years. She estimated to have cared for 10 wallabies and wallaroos, 50 birds and various other animals, including the fruit bat and a baby sugar glider. She said volunteering with injured and orphaned wild life was a rewarding job as she was “able to help an animal that couldn’t help itself”. It was expected all three orphans would be fully rehabilitated and released back into the wild within six months. To get involved with this cause or to report injured wildlife, you can contact Gove Veterinary Services (89871101).
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Man bashed with rock on Arnhem Road POLICE are seeking information after a serious early-morning assault where a 30-year-old Caucasian man was hit in the back of the head with a rock on Arnhem Road in Nhulunbuy. The man was discovered lying unconscious on the road on early Sunday morning by friends returning to the Arnhem Village from a night out. Initial thoughts were that he had been hit by a car, but further examination revealed he had been hit in the back of the head with a rock. The man was then medivaced to Darwin suffering from internal cranial bleeding, a base skull fracture and a ruptured eardrum. It has been alleged that the victim, who was walking home alone around 1am after a night out in town, was followed by an
Aboriginal male who struck has been handed a 12-month, him on the back of the head On The suspended jail sentence. with a rock. The sentence was Beat Police believe the attack received last week after was unprovoked. the man pleaded guilty in with The man’s wallet was Nhulunbuy court. discovered nearby with no NT The event, which occurred money inside. last year on November 4, He remains in a critical Police occurred after an altercation condition in Royal Darwin at a town pub. Hospital. After the altercation, the Police are calling on anybody who may victim was walking home near Gove District have been driving in the area and seen the Hospital when he was set upon by two men man as he walked home to contact the station involved in the pub incident. (89871333). He was beaten and lost several teeth in SUSPENDED SENTENCE the attack. A man charged with assaulting a mine Following the incident he was flown worker in Nhulunbuy which left him needing to Darwin where he received treatment, an estimated $40,000 worth of dental work including the expensive dental work.
Yirrkala artist Djirirra Wunungmurra won a Telstra Award in 2012 for her Bark Painting, Yukuwa. She is pictured here with members of her family.
Artists brush up for 2013 Telstra Awards
ALL Indigenous East Arnhem Land artists have been encouraged to enter into the running for the nation’s most prestigious Indigenous Art Awards - the 2013 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA). This year marks the thirtieth edition of NATSIAA. Minister for Arts and Museums Matt Conlan said as well as being a celebration of our Indigenous culture, these awards could also open important doors for artists within the industry. “Like all Territorians, I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and the high calibre of work I know will be on show.” Director of the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT Pierre Arpin announced the call for entries last week at the Museum in Darwin. “The Telstra Award is the only national Indigenous art award that provides both emerging and established artists with an opportunity to showcase their work in a juried exhibition with a significant total prize pool,” Mr Arpin said. “Last year, almost 300 entries were received with 63 artists selected as finalists with their works exhibited at the Museum and Art Gallery.” In 2012, Arnhem Land artists Djirirra Wunungmurra, from Yirrkala, and Jack Newilil, from Maningrida, took home awards from the night. This year’s Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award comprises the following categories: $40,000 Telstra Award $4000 Telstra General Painting Award $4000 Telstra Bark Painting Award $4000 Telstra Work on Paper Award $4000 Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award $4000 Telstra New Media Award For an entry form contact the Exhibition Coordinator at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (0889998203), email natsiaa@nt.gov.au, or visit www.nt.gov.au/natsiaa. Entries close on March 15, with winners to be announced on August 9. BELOW: Tranquil scenes at the 2012 Telstra Art Awards in Darwin.
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Mediation talks between Barrier/CASA Constitutional recognition closer MEDIATION talks between grounded airline Barrier Aviation and the regulatory authority CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) will be held in Sydney this week. A Federal Court hearing in Sydney last Friday ordered both parties to mediation early this week in a step to resolve a number of alleged issues. A second hearing will take place on Friday in Sydney. Mr David Kilin, Managing Director of Barrier Aviation, explained: “We feel that mediation is a major step in the right direction and it is certainly
something we have been pushing for since being grounded in December. “The fact that mediation and the follow up Court hearing will take place within seven days is an indication that both parties want to resolve any alleged issues quickly. We applaud this response as the financial strain of being grounded for so long is
certainly proving challenging. “That said, we have to look forward. “We continue to stand by our 20-year history and safety record and we welcome the opportunity to defend our name and reputation. “We remain extremely grateful for the overwhelming support we continue to receive from throughout Cairns, Cape York, Torres Strait, Gove and Darwin.” Barrier Aviation operates from bases in all those centres and has a fleet of more than 30 aircraft.
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AUSTRALIA has moved closer towards constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the Act of Recognition passing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 13. The passing of the bill came on the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations on February 13, 2008, when former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said “sorry” to Indigenous Australians, in particular the Stolen Generations, for past wrongs. In a statement last week, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the Government agreed with the findings of the Expert Panel that a referendum should be held when it had “the most chance of success”. “This Australian Government is
committed to meaningful constitutional reform that reflects the hopes and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Ms Gillard said. “A review will be carried out 12 months after the Bill is enacted to consider levels of community support for amending the Constitution and proposals for constitutional change.” She said while the Bill recognised the “unique and special place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples”, it had a sunset date of two years to ensure focus remained on the ultimate goal of a successful referendum. The National Congress of First Peoples (Congress) welcomed the passage of the act, but said the hard yards in achieving substantive Constitutional reform were just beginning.
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AMRRIC and East Arnhem Shire Animal Management Workers Tony Gunanganguwuy, Lawrence Banburrawuy, Neil Djandjan and Valphon Fry.
Animal management program helping to Close the Gap A GROUP of East Arnhem Indigenous Animal Management Workers have been introduced to the weird ways of the south - the ideas of a dog wearing a leash or the owner picking up their pet’s droppings - at a recent conference in New South Wales. Participants at the Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) conference in Armidale, New South Wales, discovered that while remote practices are very different from those in the city, animal management is vital in communities across the country. Indigenous Animal Management Workers (AMW) Tony Gunanganguwuy, Lawrence Banburrawuy and Valphon Fry travelled from the communities of Milingimbi and Ramingining to attend the event. Funded by the Australian Government through the Northern Territory Aboriginal Benefits Account, the program was designed to create more jobs for Indigenous people in their own communities. Animal Management Workers program managers Eddie Bobongie and Dr John Skuja joined Tony, Lawrence and Valphon on their travels to the conference. On their way they visited the Gold Coast City Council animal management facilities, where they discovered some very different practices to those used back home. John said it was amusing visiting a lead-free, dog-exercise area. Dogs in Milingimbi and Ramingining are unregistered and unrestrained, with no fences around homes or dog leads in use. “I asked the AMWs what they remembered most from the trip and they all agreed
that it was definitely people following their dogs around and picking up the poo, as required by law.” AMW program manager Dr John Skuja said in Arnhem Land there was an ancient relationship between dogs and people that continued today. “The living songlines of Dog Dreaming ancestors still cross the landscape and direct descendants still carry the dog totem and law. “The contemporary animal management situation on these communities requires some adaptation from both sides and the Animal Management Workers and AMRRIC style Shire vet. programs operate there with the support of the local holders of that traditional dog law.” The Animal Management Workers recognised that just like in their home communities, there was a strong relationship between the people of the Gold Coast City Council area and their dogs, even though the rules were very different. “The AMW project has created jobs for remote communities. “It helps engender a greater sense of ownership, responsibility and awareness amongst dog owners which makes communities safer,” John said. “All of this goes way beyond looking after dogs and forms part of the change in community attitudes and overall human and canine health that is needed to help Close the Gap.” This article has been sourced from www.Indigenous.gov.au. You can find more interesting news, stories and information on Closing the Gap by visiting the website.
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Garbos need help to make a clean sweep OUR local garbologists have put out a plea for some residents to change their bin habits, and make it easier for them to do a clean sweep of the town on rubbish collection days. The local garbage collection contractor, Arnhemland Pest Control and Waste Management Solutions, has called for the help of locals to maintain their spotless safety record. Residents living in the short, narrow cul-de-sacs of Nhulunbuy and Nhulunbuy South are being asked to place their wheelie bins on the left-hand side of the street (as you drive down it). This allows for their 10-tonne garbage truck to drive into the cul-de-sac and pick up all the bins as they go, and then reverse just once. Some streets of Nhulunbuy are too short and narrow to accommodate the large, modern garbage truck safely turning around - it has difficulty going down the street then with little room to turn safely involves a lot of reversing to line up with the bins on the other side. With residents co-operation the truck driver’s job could be much easier. Director of Special Projects at Arnhemland Pest Control David
Suter said hopefully people would understand their situation and simply wheel their bins across the street. “This small concession by residents will make it safer for our truck drivers and for them. “It’s also a good chance to say g’day to your neighbours.” “Even though all our trucks are fitted with reversing cameras, it makes sense for us to work with the community to ensure that everyone is safe, particularly when so many children live in our town.” The residents of Mallee Close seem to have the idea - they have been happily placing their bins on the opposite side of the street for almost two years now. “We’d like to thank the residents of Mallee for their support.” They’ve said it’s also important for residents of any street to be mindful of where they place their bin. “Obviously if bins are put out near a car or boat that’s parked in the street our garbage truck lifting arm cannot reach it and unfortunately we cannot collect that bin,” explained Mr Suter. “There also must be at least 500cm, or a half-metre between bins placed on the curb”.
Director of Special Projects for the town’s waste management service David Suter has pleaded for residents of Nhulunbuy’s cul-de-sacs to leave their bins further up the street on the left-hand side (near where truck is pictured). Similarly, residents have been the truck which could cause a fire. sac or dead end street please place asked to avoid over-filling bins or “A lid down also prevents cocka- your bin on the left side of the street leaving lids up. toos or dogs getting into the bin and (left hand side as you drive down “If a bin is overfull, particularly spreading rubbish on the ground.” the street) Mr Suter said being a garbo was with wet waste, like food scraps, this • Be sure to place your bin in makes them too heavy for our side an enjoyable job. a clear area for the truck to reach “Our team gets a lot of joy from (not behind a parked car, boat or loading trucks to lift. “And lids left up or open can seeing kids faces light up as the power pole) cause damage to the bin if the truck trucks come down their street. • Allow at least 500mm between lifts it. That is why bins in this “With the help of the community your bin and the next everyone can have their rubbish situation will not be emptied. • Don’t overfill your bin (you “Batteries must never be placed collected and in a safer way.” should still be able to wheel it to the Key points to remember: in wheelie bins as they can create a street without strain) • If you live in the a small cul-despark when crushed in the back of • Make sure you close the lid
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Doing the happy dance over Nhulunbuy’s future IT was a joyous occasion in Gove last week after officials announced the town’s major employer, the Pacific Aluminium refinery, would remain open after months of speculation it could be shut-down. A million light-years from the
politics of the day was the school playground, yet somehow the cluey kids of Nhulunbuy still felt there was something happy floating through the air. This photograph by Sallianne Venour captured the feeling of
relief around town, in the faces of a group of Year Two students from Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ms Venour’s photo puts her in the running for February’s Photo of the Month. At the end of 2013, the monthly
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FEBRUARY Wed 20. Lawn Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm. Wed 20. Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre AGM, 6pm, Franklyn St. Wed 20. Karaoke at the Arnhem Club. Wed 20. Jam session/open mic night - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Thu 21. Karaoke at the Arnhem Club. Fri 22. Cross-fit, Aquatic Centre, 5am. Fri 22. Kelly's Pump (Exercise Class), Aquatic Centre, 8.45am. 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. RSPCA Hydrobath - 9am-12pm, Gove Veternary Service, Traeger St. 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. Gas to Gove Party, Arnhem Club, 8pm. Sun 24. Jazz Arvo with Grant Pukeroa at the Arnhem Club, 1-5pm. Mon 25. Cross-fit, Aquatic Centre, 5am. Mon 25. Kelly's Pump (Exercise Class), Aquatic Centre, 8.45am. Mon 25. Kelly's Boot (Aerobics Class), High School Gym, 5pm. Mon 25. Cardio Tennis, Gove Tennis courts, 7pm (for a 7.30pm start). Info: 8987 2640. Tue 26. Hydro-cross Exercise Class, Aquatic Centre, 4pm. Tue 26. Social Tennis Comp, Gove Tennis courts, 7.30pm. Info: 8987 2640. Wed 27. Cross-fit, Aquatic Centre, 5am, Thu 28. Kelly's Box-ercise Class, Aquatic Centre, 8.45am. Thu 28. RSPCA AGM, Walkabout Lodge, 7pm, info: 0437 526 502.
MARCH Fri 1. Bodyheat Australia, Arnhem Club. Tickets $60 from reception. Sat 23. NCL Art and Craft Market, 9am-12pm, Town Hall hosted by Catholic Parish.
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letters to the editor/comment Gas to Gove – done deal
LAST week’s announcements, first from the Chief Minister and then from Rio Tinto, that an agreement had been reached to secure gas for Gove, is the best news we could ever have hoped for. For the township and wider region, families and businesses, there is now certainty about the future. The past four and a half months have been a time of great anxiety with endless talk and speculation as to what the outcome would be and everybody hoping for the best but bracing for the worst. Of course the outcome, as we’ve always known, brings huge benefits to the Northern Territory, not just Gove. Pacific Aluminium will continue to contribute around $500m to gross regional product in the NT per annum, as well as spending $180 million on goods and services with Territory businesses. Investment of around $1.2 billion will see
the construction of the gas pipeline, the upgrade and conversion to Pacific Aluminium’s steam power station as well as the upgrade of infrastructure to bring gas onshore. The release (and sale) of 10 years’ worth of early gas from the NTG contracted supply from Blacktip field to Gove, will drive further investment in gas exploration and it will double the size of the domestic gas market. Getting gas to Gove not only secures our future but provides a very significant boost and benefits to the Northern Territory. Unfortunately I was in Darwin last week for parliament so was not home to be part of celebrations, but I managed to see and hear the significant coverage at Territory and national level of the good news which has put Gove back on the map. I took the opportunity to thank the Chief Minister during parliament for his work to secure gas to Gove and for delivering the best
result possible. However, on the back of that win, Saturday’s by-election in the Darwin seat of Electoral News Wanguri saw a by NT Member for Nhulunbuy result which sent LYNNE WALKER a very clear message to the Chief Minister and the CLP government. Nicole Manison, who I have known for several years, has retained the seat for Labor with a 12.7% swing to the ALP. It’s a very clear message that people are not happy with the CLP’s many broken promises and increasing the cost of living and as such voters went straight to number five on the CLP’s pre-election ‘Five-Point Plan’: “If we don’t listen and deliver, you can throw us out.”
Fifty ain’t looking too bad I have just had the weekend of my lifetime, and I don’t know where to start thanking everyone. If I had known turning 50 was going to be this much fun, I would have done it years ago! Firstly to my dear friends, Bernie and Curly Whelan, Scotty and little Em for opening up their home and welcoming in all my friends and family. And to all the secret squirrel team, which I am guessing involved Putty, Bernie, Kellie, my special sister Fi, Em, Sam and their working party, thankyou thankyou, thankyou. The décor and deco’s were unbelievable and I can only imagine the amount of work and planning that went on behind the scenes. To Hannah and Mitch thanks for coming home to help me celebrate, and to Mum, Auntie Jan and Uncle Nob from Brissy and England, Helen and Mikki from Cairns and Santi from Darwin, thanks so much for coming. And to Mr Steve and Mrs Dee Castelli … it would not have been the same without you, I will be forever grateful to you for coming back from Perth for a few days of getting Gove back in your system
$33,000 from drugs cash haul forfeited
SURPRISE: Sarah Mitchell, Young Chris Putland, Emma Putland, Sally Putland and Erin Houston at Sally Putland’s 50th birthday party. and heping me to celebrate. And a special mention too, to the Nhulunbuy; party and celebrate in It was so great catching up with McGrath/Jorgo team that got me out the good times, support and solidareach and every one of you. of town to Bondi, while the whole ity when the going gets tough. To the entertainment: The Billie party was being set up. I love Gove, and I love my and Shelby duo, definitely destined I can’t believe I was so blissfully family…yeah you too Putty. And for the Aussie ballet troupe, and naïve to the whole shingding! the friendships I have made in this to Kel and her band, ‘Sallylouya’, I don’t think there is anywhere town will last forever. So thank you. I salutya . . . that was brilliant. I in the world that helps people to Sally Putland, loved it. live such fulfilled lives as here in Nhulunbuy.
THE NT Police Asset Forfeiture Unit has successfully forfeited over $33,000 in cash under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act. Sergeant Wendy Schultz said Police launched Operation Pluton in 2011 to combat the large scale distribution of cannabis in the Ngukurr area. “During the operation $17,120 in cash was seized and four people
were arrested for drug offences. As a result of the proceedings the total sum of the money was forfeited to the Northern Territory Government on February 11. “In a separate incident Members from the Drug and Organised Crime Section executed a search warrant at property in Humpty Doo in April, 2012. “During the search $16,270 in
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cash and 250 grams of cannabis was seized. Under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act the $16,270 was forfeited to the Northern Territory Government also on February 11. “Police continue to actively target drug offenders within the community and encourage members of the community to report any suspicious activity to Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
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ROTARY QUIZ NIGHT, Nhulunbuy town hall, feb.16
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
THE region’s brainiacs came out in droves for the famous Nhulunbuy Rotary Quiz Night on Saturday, February 16. Hundreds of locals tested their knowledge sets, with trivia rounds ranging from Gove history to questions about Finland. Surgical-themed team Bad Medicine sliced the competition on the night, taking home the award for Best-Decorated Table as well as winning the quiz. The Dead 27s scored the Best-Dressed Award, for their spooky reincarnations of deceased rock legends, while The Mad Hatters racked up an honourable mention by picking up the Wooden Spoon Award. MC Chris Putland kept the audience in stitches and friendly bar staff kept the teamsters happy throughout the great evening. ABOVE: BAD MEDICINE: Alex, Roland, Paul, Michelle and Mani. LEFT: THE NHULUNBUY NERDS: Eula Rohan, Whitney Skinner and Amy Zhung.
BEAUTY AND THE GEEKS: Kelly, Natasha, Phil, Karlie, Sonya and Dave (front). BELOW: MY QUIZ TEAM RULES: Rose, Damien, Jo, Janine and Charlie.
BELOW: THE MAD HATTERS: Russel, Chantal, Samantha, Don Juan Jackson, Michael and Cecilia.
BELOW LEFT: THE FRUSTRATED SEAMEN: Grant, Marcia, Liz, Trevor, Brigo and Troy. BELOW RIGHT: THE SLUMDOGS: Norman, Olivia, Angela, Tiffany, Rai and Derian.
ABOVE LEFT: THE DEAD 27s: Tim, Alicia, Fiona, Sally and Michael. ABOVE RIGHT: THE FRANKLY’S: Kasey, Jenny, Kate, Darren, Sue and Kaz. LEFT: BACK TO SCHOOL: Maria, Brendan, Geoff, Jill, Paul and Sharon. RIGHT: THE HEADLINERS: Anna, Zoe, Bobby, Wanese, Jane and Ali.
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GOVE GETS GAS CELEBRATIONS
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
WITH the news announced last week that Rio Tinto would keep the Gove refinery open, hundreds of locals hit the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday night to go have a gas. The barbecue was fired up, live music and friendly conversation wafted through the air, and everybody let their hair down in knowledge their town would live to fight another day. Gove FM broadcast live on the eve, playing funky tunes which kept the revellers dancing on long after the sunset.
NIGHTS AT THE ROUND TABLE: Matt, Derek, Ricky, Jamie, Michael, Cam and Ben all expressed relief about the refinery staying open.
ABOVE: John and Sue Nash. RIGHT: Wife and hubby team Alicia Scobie and Tim Webb multi-tasked with family duties and providing the Surfy crowd with soothing sounds. BELOW: Party kids CJ, Leila, Chante and Asleigh with Harry, Louani, Kelly and Macallaster up front.
Colin and Susan Stiff spending a relaxing evening out.
RIGHT: Graham Hughes and Helen Kempton with Halina, Debbie and Anya Kopczynski. BELOW: MICROPHONE MAYHEM: Dynamic DJ duo from Gove FM Rob Stewart and Michael Stimpson kept the records rolling long into the evening.
ABOVE: Leon Straude, Jordina Evins and Ricky Butler soaked up the sunset. LEFT: DRINKING TO SUCCESS: Mark Wise and Jeremy Koenig were happy to give a gassy cheers. FAR LEFT: Clint Gourley, Hamish Simpson and Rob Clements taking it easy.
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THURSDAY 21
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 Infamous Victory: Ben Chifley’s Battle For Coal 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Fat City” (M) 2:00 sWaterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 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 :) 9:30 The Midwives 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Seven Ages Of Britain: Age Of Conquest - British commentator and presenter David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure. This episode begins with the Roman invasion and ends with the Norman Conquest. 12:30 The Clinic 1:25 The Da Vinci Shroud 2:15 Big Ideas Sampler 2:30 NTFL: Wanderers vs Palmerston 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 TBA 8:30 The Mentalist: Days Of Wine And Roses -The CBI team investigate the death of a young model who was a patient at an elite rehab facility. Meanwhile, Lisbon intensifies her probe of multimillionaire Tommy Volker. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: CSI On Fire 10:30 CSI: NY: Kill Screen - The CSIs investigate a murder that is linked to a competitive video-gaming tournament. 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Seduced and Betrayed” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Marilyn tries to help Alf and Celia resolve their issues, Rosie reveals the truth about her family to Sasha, and Romeo and Indi decide to re-open the gym. Meanwhile, Sid opens up to a psychiatrist but, having told the kids he’s at a medical convention, is busted by Dex. 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:45 Grimm: “Woman In Black” As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins. 10:45 Nazi Hunters 11:45 Up All Night 12:15 Last Chance Learners 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 5:30 UEFA Champions League: AC Milan Vs Barcelona 8:05 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: Gold Of The Ninjas 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - Chef Peter Kuruvita finds an intriguing mix of excitement and relaxation on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. This volcanic island is home to a steadfastly preserved traditional way of life and its chiefs grant Peter approval to cook atop the slopes of its active volcano, Mt Yasur. 8:30 Jerusalem On A Plate 9:35 24 Hours in Emergency: A Good Life 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “The President’s Last Bang” (MAV l,v) In Korean and Japanese. Director Im Sang-soo makes a controversial political statement with this complicated and sardonic black comedy based on the true events of the 1979 assassination of South Korean President Park Chung-hee. 2:00 ECI Track World Championships 2013: Day 2
FRIDAY 22
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 2:00 Waterloo Road 2:45 Mosaic: Eyes On The World 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Doctor Who 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Girls And Boys - It’s a battle of the sexes when QI looks at Girls and Boys, with guests Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Ronni Ancona and Jack Dee. 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Brotherly Love - A delirious prisoner on death row tells Dr Lucien Blake he is innocent of the police shooting for which he is soon to hang. Dr Blake pulls out all stops to uncover the truth. 9:25 Silk: Martha is coerced into defending a policewoman accused of racism; Mark Draper, the teenager whom she successfully defended on a cottaging charge, has been arrested for murder; and Billy sets a trap for Clive. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 My Family: Accusin’ Susan 11:35 Rage 5:00 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Justice League Recombination - The guys get Zack and Penny to join their Justice League costume for a New Year’s Eve bash at the comic book store. 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:20 Movie: “Deliverance” (M) - A weekend camping trip through the mountain wilderness turns into a terrifying nightmare for four men. Based on the novel by James Dickey. 2:30 The Avengers: The Bird Who Knew Too Much 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Lucy” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 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. 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 TBA 11:30 Family Guy: Peterotica - Peter becomes a best-selling erotic Novelist, Carter’s life is ruined when he is sued for publishing Peter’s books on tape, while Stewie trains for the Olympics. 12:00 Movie: “Alien Abduction” (M) In the middle of a Thanksgiving dinner, a flash of light marks the beginning of a terrifying night for the McPherson family. 2:00 Auction Squad 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 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: Australia 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monty Halls’ Great Irish Escape 8:30 The Christchurch Earthquake: When a City Falls 9:35 As It Happened: Dig World War II 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Left Bank” (MA a,v,n,s) In Flemmish. When 22-year-old Marie discovers that the previous tenant of her boyfriend’s apartment had mysteriously vanished without trace, she begins to investigate the circumstances. Becoming completely obsessed, she eventually finds that her new neighbourhood may be a dangerous, satanic place and that some mysteries should be left alone. 1:00 Ko Ho Nas : Faced with a cross cultural mid-life crisis, 46-year-old comedian Simon Palomares is going back to Spain, a country he left when he was 10, to try his hand at comedy in his native tongue and also to take care of some family matters. Together with his friend and guide, Spanish comedian Jorge Segura, he travels around Spain and enters the bloody gladiatorial arena of stand-up comedy. 2:00 UCI Track World Championships 2013: Day 3
SATURDAY 23
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Eggheads 1:30 Movie: “Invaders From Mars” (G) 2:45 TBA 3:00 The Navigators: Baudin vs Flinders 4:00 Basketball: WNBL: Semi Final 1 6:00 TBA 6:45 Gardening Australia Summer 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise: Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness which provokes a rivalry between Denise and Clara. Katherine enjoys the effect Peter is having on her life, but is it enough to banish all thoughts of Moray? 8:30 Grand Designs: Braintree - Artists Freddie Robins and Ben Coode Adams take on the conversion of a huge grade two listed timberframed barn in the Essex countryside. It is so big that Kevin wonders if it will ever make a cosy and comfortable home. 9:20 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Death by Miss Adventure - Phryne sends Dot undercover to work in a factory to help solve the murder of one of its female employees. 10:15 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 11:05 TBA 11:35 Rage: Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Bottom Line 12:30The New Adventures Of Old Christine 1:00 Same Name 2:00 World Club Challenge Rugby League 4:00 The Block: All Stars 5:00 National News 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 11:40 Movie: “The Omega Man” (M) In 1977, a medical researcher, the sole survivor of a germ warfare, develops a curative serum from his own blood in an attempt to preserve humanity. 1:30 Movie: “Sum Of Existence” (AV) Liz Murphy is a normal, vivacious teen, who was brutally assaulted by a stranger and left to die. Unable to deal with the assault, her parents enlist the help of Dr. Juliet King, who uses a new therapy to cure Liz. 3:10 The Baron 4:00 Danoz 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Movie: “Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds ” (G) 3:00 Movie: “Dr Doolittle 3” (G) 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 12:45 Movie: “Bad Manners” (M) - Mind games coil through a visit of one couple to the home of another when a sum of money goes missing and relationships are tested. 2:45 Room For Improvement - Richard might have missed out on super stardom, but now the RFI team will rock his socks off with a surprise music studio makeover! 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70’s Show 5:30 That ‘70’s Show
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Paul Simon: Live In Webster Hall 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 Gauguin: The Full Story 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Ainsley Harriot 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Salvage Hunters 8:30 Prisoners of War: The Journal 9:30 Movie: “A Single Man” (TBC) George Falconer is a middle-aged English professor living in Los Angeles in the early 1960s. Unable to cope with the death of his long-time boyfriend in a car accident, George decides to kill himself. He then proceeds to get all his affairs in order while carrying on with what otherwise would be a normal day. 11:25 Movie: “Letters To Father Jacob” (M a) In Finnish. With few options, newly pardoned prisoner Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role. 1:00 South Park: Night of the Living Homeless 1:30 South Park: Le Petit Tourette 1:50 The Magnificent Four 2:00 UCI Track World Championships 2013: Day 4
SUNDAY 24
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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 Travel Oz 1:30 World Cafe Asia: Chengdu 2:00 How The Earth Was Made: Asteroids 2:45 TBA 3:00 The PreRaphaelites: Victorian Revolutionaries 3:30 Artscape 4:00 Basketball: WNBL: Semi Final 2 6:00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 8:20 Dream Build: Inner House 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 9:55 Shakespeare Uncovered: Twelfth Night And As You Like It 10:50 TBA 11:50 Movie: “Joe Kidd” (M) - Joe Kidd a former bounty hunter and all-around tough guy is asked to help track Louis Chama, the leader of a band of Mexicans who are denied land in the US. 1:15 Movie: “The House Of Seven Corpses” (M) 2:40 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Gilligans Island 10:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:00 Movie: “My Dog Skip” (G) 1:00 Movie: “Escape To Victory” (PG) 3:30 Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland 4:30 Manly Surf 5:00 National News 5:30 Customs 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block: All Stars 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Little Red Corvette - The team investigate a geologist’s homicide, which Lisbon believes is linked to Tommy Volker and therefore can lead to his downfall. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Strip Maul 10:30 CSI: Miami: F-T-F 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Global Shop Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Stitch 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Iron Chef Australia 12:00 Movie: “The Woodlies Movie” (C) 1:40 That ‘70s Show 2:10 Movie: “Brief Encounter” (PG) 4:30 Live Healthy, Be Happy 5:00 Drive Thru Australia 5:30 Great Southeast 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 8:00 The Force - Behind The Line 8:30 Downton Abbey - Edith’s happiness is overshadowed by her family’s opposition to her plans regarding Anthony Strallan but will their disapproval change things? 9:40 Castle 11:40 Law & Order: LA : Raseda 12:35 Special: Cameltrain Downstream 1:35 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 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: Australia 3:30 Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece: Olympia 4:00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Tokyo 5:00 Cycling Central 5:35 Rex In Rome: Flags At Half Mast 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: History Cold Case: The Skeletons of Windypits 8:30 Wonders Of The Solar System: The Thin Blue Line 9:35 Guilty Pleasures - This light-hearted documentary follows three real-life fans of the romantic novels of Mills & Boon and their quest for true love. Demure Japanese housewife Hiroko yearns to be swept off her feet by a dashing David Beckham look-alike; single mum Shirley has finally found love, but her hero has a dark side; and feisty Indian princess Shumita is out to get her husband back. And proving that truth is stranger than fiction, one glamorous Mills & Boon author named Gill Sanderson, actually turns out to be Roger, a pensioner writing from a caravan. 10:30 UCI Track World Championships 2013: Day 5 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 25
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 10:25 Science Clips 10:35 Inside Science 10:50 I Maths 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 1:20 Dream Build 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Parliament Question Time 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 1:05 Movie: “The Old Dark House” (PG) 2:20 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 3:20 Rage 4:10 Gardening Australia: Shorts 4:20 Movie: “Go Chase Yourself” (G) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz 10:00 National Morning News 11:00 The 85th Annual Academy Awards 3:00 Joanna Lumley’s Nile 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 TBA 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Cooper-Kripke Inversion - Sheldon is outraged, and his confidence takes a hit, when he’s forced to work with his nemesis, Barry Kripke. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj shell out big bucks for action figures of themselves 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bus Pants Utilization 9:30 The 85th Annual Academy Awards - From Hollywood, join host Seth McFarlane for the 85th Academy Awards. Aussie’s up for nomination include Hugh Jackman for his role in Les Miserables, Naomi Watts for The Impossible and Jackie Weaver for Silver Linings Playbook. 12:00 The Block: All Stars 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Blood On Her Hands” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Natalie and Zac begin a romantic relationship, Brax has to fix the mess Heath has made of Angelo’s in his absence and Jamie is intimidated into beating up Casey. 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:45 Revenge: Intuition - Playing with the Graysons is definitely playing with fire, and Amanda learns that the hard way. Meanwhile, Emily and Aiden each become blindsided, and the wheels start turning as Daniel begins to take matters into his own hands. 9:45 How I Met Your Mother 10:45 The Mindy Project 11:15 Happy Endings 12:15 Last Chance Learners 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Road Home” (G) 2:30 My Family Feast: Greek 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: Chile 6:00 Grand Tours of Scotland: Mind, Body and Spirit 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Fixing A Flat 8:35 Man vs Wild: Georgia: Eastern Europe 9:35 RocKwiz: Helen Croome & Jordi Davieson 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore Following a hurricane which destroys his town, Morris is whisked away to a colourful old house full of books which come alive and interact with him spreading happiness in the community. Winner, Academy Award for Best Animated Short 2012. (G); Logorama Spectacular car chases, an intense hostage crisis, wild animals rampaging through the city and even more in Logorama! (M) 1:05 My Family UK: Cup Of Tea 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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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 1:20 Theatreland 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Time Team 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks 9:30 At The Movies 9:35 Artscape 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:03 The Language Man 2:05 Basketball: WNBL 4:05 Catalyst Bytes 4:15 Movie: “Time Is My Enemy” (PG) 5:15 Big Ideas Sampler 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: Booked Solid 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Love Car Displacement - Tension runs high when everyone is staying at the same hotel for a science event and Bernadette runs into her ex-boyfriend. 9:00 Two Broke Girls: And Too Little Sleep 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Run, Steven Staven! Run! 10:00 Anger Management: Charlie’s Dad Break Bad 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” (PG) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Brax promises to help Heath win back visitation with Darcy, Indi and Romeo prove to themselves they can own their own business and Brax is furious with Zac for letting Casey be beaten up. 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:45 Packed To The Rafters: Displacement - Julie is in denial that Ted may have dementia and Dave carefully voices his own concerns about Ted’s condition but Julie doesn’t want to discuss it. Jake is still having issues with Alex who’s partying too hard. 9:45 TBA 11:45 Against The Wall 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Ca$h” (M l,v) 2:50 McLaren’s Negatives 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Patagonia Cafe 6:00 Grand Tours of Scotland 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Vinve Colosimo 8:35 Insight: Saving Lives 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “Sandcastle” (M s,l) In Mandarin. About to begin his mandatory enlistment in the Singaporean army, 18-year-old En is on the cusp of a personal transformation. His first romance, the death of his grandfather and his mother’s love affair with an officer all take their toll on the teen. However, it’s his new-found knowledge of his late father’s student activism that has the greatest influence on him. . 12:45 Anna Pihl - The killer rapist is still at large and Anna offers to act as bait in an attempt to catch him. She has plenty of backup but her dad says the police have underestimated the killer’s intelligence. 1:35 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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Grand Designs: Wales 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 QI: Jack And Jill 9:00 The Agony Of Life 9:35 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Bored To Death: Forty-Two Down! 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Identity 12:20 Durham County 1:15 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 2:15 Long Story Short 3:10 Rage 4:10 Movie: “Room Service” (G) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 10:00 National Morning News 11:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars: Challenge Day - Scotty presents the teams with two challenges that bring out the artist and the car enthusiast in the All Stars. It’s a race to finish three rooms for judging and for one couple, second thoughts on paint colour mean they can’t see eye to eye. 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 11:00 The Block: All Stars 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 1:00 Movie: “As Time Runs Out” 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Liam continues lifting money from the till. Romeo gives Casey a job at the gym. April worries she’s pushed Dex into going back to uni too soon. 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:45 TBA 9:45 TBA 10:15 World’s Wildest Police Videos 11:15 Air Crash Investigations: Impossible Landing - United Airlines Flight #232 is 37,000 feet over Iowa when one of its three engines explodes. The pilots shut it down but soon discover they have a much more serious problem on their hands. 12:15 Room For Improvement 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Insight: Saving Lives 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: Back In Amazonia 6:00 Grand Tours of Scotland: Wish You Were Here 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Latin America: The Pantanal 8:30 Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission: India and Nepal 9:30 Masters of Money: Karl Marx and Marxian Economics 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Sword Of Desperation” (MA v) In Japanese. When highly respected samurai Kanemi Sanzaemon murders one of his Lord’s concubine in cold blood, he is thrown into solitary confinement for twelve months. However, through a series of flashbacks, we learn that there were noble intentions behind Kanemi’s murderous act. 1:05 Movie: “Sympathy For Lady Veneance” In Korean. Beautiful Lee Guem-ja is finally out of jail after thirteen years imprisonment for the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old boy. She can now start to seek revenge on the man who was really responsible for the boy’s death. But will her actions lead to the relief she seeks? 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 136
SUDOKU No. 136
Your Lucky
Stars
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You may be a little over-sensitive to a personal remark. This person’s attempts to get a reaction out of you may almost succeed! Romance. Communications with your partner are likely to be very healthy at the moment. A meeting later in the week will go well. What’s next is unpredictable.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
You will never finish everything that you have to do. You must either get help or decide to leave some things for later. Can you chance leaving things unfinished? Romance. Good communications will be absolutely essential. You must say what you mean as clearly as possible. Speak up!
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
FOR KIDS
A friend that you used to know well will shortly be coming back into your life. This person may have changed a little, however. Romance. An improvement in your social life will pay dividends. You’ll soon be in great demand! Make sure you are ready for such a demanding schedule.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) If you got paid on the basis of the amount you speak, you would make a lot of money this week! It’s better if you kept some things to yourself. Romance. You don’t always have to please your partner. Your finances are not infinite and some things may have to be put off for the moment.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You may be a little too keen on the details of a new purchase. Don’t let this deter you from enjoying this new gadget. You bought it for a reason, right? Romance. You will feel slightly ignored this week. Don’t make too large of an issue about it. Your voice will be heard at some point.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Your colleagues will appreciate your openness. A recent discussion will show them that you are orientated and that you mean business. Romance. A person whose intentions are a little suspect may have their eyes on you this week. Don’t make any judgements until you know more.
FINDWORD No. 136 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Your parents may seem to be taking a slightly closer interest in your life than you might like. Gently remind them that you need privacy. Romance. Although you are normally a very sociable person, you may need to spend some time alone. Unfortunately, your partner may feel rejected.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Jealousies within the family could be having a much stronger effect than you realise. Try to iron out the problems before they get out of hand. Romance. Some recent changes in your relationship may leave you outside of your comfort zone. Your partner may be feeling the same way.
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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
You will be in fighting mood this week. So long as you are not too pushy, you will get exactly what you are after. Choose your fights wisely. Romance. Your partner will be much more helpful than usual. Make a small todo list for them to complete and you both will feel accomplished.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
You may finally pluck up courage to ask for an improvement at work. Plan your points well so that you can be direct, but not pushy. Romance. Your partner will be in a suspiciously good mood this week. Don’t spend too much time finding out why. Instead, jump on board!
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
– Robert Heinlein
SOLUTIONS No. 136
Your good mood will make a big difference your daily life. Infuse each moment with positive vibes. Romance. A favourable aspect between your Ruling Planet and Mars will give your love-life just what it needs this week. It’s much needed as you feel your relationship has been stifling lately.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Put off making any major changes for a while. You need to wait until you are feeling a little more secure. Romance. Do something positive to improve your love-life. Take the initiative in making an important change. Look elsewhere for a potential mate as your usual place isn’t working.
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CERTIFICATE IV IN TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT (TAE40110) The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is an immensely popular course. Use your skills and experience to increase your career opportunities. Block 1 of this course commences on 25 February and we will be exploring the field of VET training, learning how to deliver dynamic training presentations using the Australian Core Skills Framework to assess language, literacy and numeracy requirements. We then move on to planning effective training programs in your area of work.
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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.
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NT Board of Studies positions vacant The board is responsible for providing independent advice on curriculum assessment, reporting and certification for Northern Territory schools to the Minister for Education and the Chief Executive. The Minister for Education is seeking applications for NTBOS positions from: . a secondary school principal representative . a person who represents the interests of employers The terms of appointment are until 31 October 2013 and 30 April 2015 respectively or as determined by the Minister. Remuneration will be paid to eligible members. Applications close Monday 11 March 2013. For further information or to submit an application, contact: Executive Officer, Northern Territory Board of Studies Department of Education and Children’s Services GPO Box 4821, Darwin NT 0801 Phone: 8944 9204 or email: ntbos@nt.gov.au
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Engagement & Reporting Coordinator (Ongoing)
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NT State Office, Northern Territory APS6 $75,747 - $83,743 Under the direction of the Nhulunbuy ICC Management Team, the successful person will be responsible for coordination and reporting of all engagement activities across the East Arnhem region. The Engagement & Reporting Coordinator will be located in the Nhulunbuy ICC and contribute to the overall functions and performance of the Nhulunbuy ICC to achieve whole-of-government outcomes through the coordinated delivery of programs and services to Indigenous people and communities in the East Arnhem region.
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NEWS
Homelands teachers keeping true to the cause By MONIKA O’HANLON
FRESH graduate Jessica Taylor has swapped the glitz and glamour of the big smoke for coming to teach in the remote East Arnhem community of Dhalinybuy. Ms Taylor, who recently finished a teaching Master’s at Melbourne University, has joined the team at the Yirrkala Homelands School as a primary school teacher. The new recruit studied Music Theatre in Ballarat, and then travelled and worked before she realised her passion was teaching. “When they offered the placement up here, I thought it would be pretty interesting going up to Arnhem Land for the scenery and the culture as I have always been interested in Indigenous education. “They were the factors, and, then after having experienced the placement, that sealed the deal,” Ms Taylor said. Fellow Homelands School teacher Frances Wilden has been working in the community of Garrthalala for the last 18 months and said the experience was a “whole different challenge”. Ms Wilden, who originally comes from New South Wales, has been working in
various parts of the Northern Territory for the last four years. “I love it here because I want to be able to share my skills and to be able to work in a bi-lingual environment. “Learning from experiencing something first-hand is much better than from text books, and we do a lot of that out here.” Ms Wilden said she would continue to work up here indefinitely, and was excited about the results she has been seeing in her students. “I’m hoping people don’t lose patience with Indigenous education because of the lack of results so far. “Really exciting things are happening, and we need to be in there for the long-term for the welfare of the students we teach.” She said Indigenous kids were doing extraordinary things, learning in ways which may just not fit into a Western way of testing. Ms Taylor said she was planning on working at the Homelands School for one year, before setting out looking for other opportunities to learn and develop her skills. “I’m still so fresh out so I want to get a variety of experiences before I settle down to teach.”
Yirrkala Homeland teachers Jessica Taylor and Frances Wilden.
$500,000 worth of art stolen in Larapinta POLICE are investigating the theft of up to $500,000 worth of art from a home in Larapinta last Wednesday. Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Malley said a home in Warber Court was unlawfully entered between 8am and 5:30pm, whilst the home owner was at work. Offenders stole 10 framed and up to 400 unframed paintings, many of them Aboriginal works of art, Larapinta Police said.
“Among the stolen pieces was a painting from renowned Australia artist ‘Pro Hart’. “The offenders also stole three vacuum cleaners and a laptop computer, before fleeing the area.” Detective Sergeant Trent Abbott said the release of the images will hopefully lead to the recovery of the stolen pieces. “Some of the art works were from artists such as Pro Hart, Lorna Fencer,
Mimmie Pwerl, Kudditji, Barnie Ellage, Helen McCarthy, and Barbara Weir. “I urge anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area between 8am and 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 13, or anyone who may have seen any of these art works since the incident, to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” Photos: Two of the stolen art works are pictured at far left and right.
TENNIS
LEFT: Boys’ Group - Thomas Van Haaren, Zachary Scott-Jones, Liam Franklin and Peter Politis. CENTRE: Boys’ Group with tennis player Sam Groth, the world’s fastest server. RIGHT: NT Team and Managers.
NT Super 10s tennis team a force at the Australian Open TENNIS Gove’s junior member Zachary Scott-Jones recently returned from competing in Melbourne at the National Super 10’s event run by Tennis Australia. Zachary had been selected to represent the NT at tryouts in Darwin last September. The team consisted of four boys and four girls from around the Territory. Talent Development coach for the NT Pat Coburn hosted a two-day camp to select the team to represent the NT. Club coach Nicky Mayer was also
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selected to assist with coaching at the event. The Super 10s event was run during the second week of the Australian Open. The teams competed on the newly completed extension at Melbourne Park - eight clay courts, four outdoor hard courts and eight indoor hard courts. Both the boys and the girls teams competed on all of these. The NT kids had to learn how to slide on the clay, bag the courts and then water them after each match.
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All 64 kids and 16 officials from around Australia stayed at the same accommodation. Each were give accreditation passes to be able to move around Melbourne Park, this included areas that the public do not have access to during the Aussie Open. The teams were split into two pools of four and competed in a singles and doubles match each. At the end of the round robin, both the boys and the girls teams had finished fourth in their pools.
They then played off against the third-placed team in the other pool in the semis. The girls won their round and played off for fifth and sixth in the final. Head coach Nicky Mayer said, unfortunately, the boys did not win their semi so that placed them in the play-off for seventh and eighth. “The boys went on to win their final finishing seventh. “The girls went close to a win, but were two rubbers short for a win and finished sixth.
“The boys team was also selected to hit on Rod Laver arena during Channel Seven’s Sunrise one morning, while Berretts did the sports show, and you could see the boys in the background,” Ms Mayer said. To top off Zachary’s trip, he was also selected to participate in a photo shoot with Andre Agassi. All players represented the NT well, and had wins in singles and doubles throughout the four days. “It was a huge opportunity for all those involved,” she said.
NEWS
Sorry American visitor sends piece of rock home to Kakadu BILL sent his apologies - and this piece of quartz he took from Kakadu National Park. Worker from Kakadu’s Bowali Visitor Centre, Anja, said staff were always busy replying to phone calls, letters and emails from travellers planning their trip to Kakadu. “We also love the postcards and messages from visitors kind enough to let us know how much they enjoyed their stay in the park. It’s rare though that we receive padded envelopes like the one from Bill, from New York.” Knowing that Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage site for both its
natural and cultural values, Bill realised he shouldn’t have taken this small rounded quartzite when he visited a few years ago. Taking more than photos weighed heavily on his conscience for a long time (and he feels perhaps even brought some bad luck). The quartz that travelled around the world is a timely reminder to tread lightly. “Kakadu is protected for both its natural and cultural values, so we encourage you to explore, leave your footprints along any of our walking tracks - but take only memories and photographs,” Anja said.
“You got to be jokin’ ”: Bazza celebrates 25 years in Gove Barry ‘Bazza’ Walmsley, seated, surrounded by family and friends who were celebrating his 25th anniversary since starting work in Gove. ACCORDING to Barry ‘Bazza’ Walmsley, a rollercoaster ride can last 25 years. Bazza celebrated an anniversary of 25 years since he arrived in Nhulunbuy and started working for Rio at the Gove Country Golf
Club on February 10, surrounded by family and friends. And over the last quarter century he said he’s had a ball. “It’s been absolutely fantastic, and such a great lifestyle.” He said he didn’t anticipate
working another two decades at Rio, as he was already looking forward to retirement. Bazza has also been a member of the Golf Club for just as long. “Seems like 45 years to us!” one of Bazza’s cheeky mates piped up.
Bill from New York sent his apologies - and this piece of quartz he took from Kakadu. 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 22
Time 0301 1001 1632 2136
Time 0402 1116 1819 2258
Time 0511 1234 1933
Ht 2.87 1.34 2.25 1.82
Ht 2.78 1.34 2.28 1.91
Sat 23 Ht 2.77 1.26 2.41
Time 0031 0623 1337 2021
Ht 1.88 2.83 1.14 2.56
Sun 24
Mon 25
Tue 26
Time 0144 0729 1425 2057
Time 0236 0822 1507 2128
Time 0318 0907 1544 2157
Ht 1.76 2.95 1.02 2.71
Ht 1.61 3.09 0.92 2.84
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045
Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
W/E Feb 10 W/E Feb 10 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage
Day
Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: TBA P: TBA
Monday 04/02
5792
1524
5200
1368
592
156
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
Tuesday 05/02
6232
1640
5100
1342
1132
298
Wednesday 06/02
7489
1971
4700
1237
2789
734
Thursday 07/02
8131
2140
5500
1447
2631
693 187
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272 Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
FULL MOON
Ht 1.45 3.22 0.85 2.97
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.
Friday 08/02
6111
1608
5400
1421
711
Saturday 09/02
4103
1080
4100
1079
3
1
Sunday 10/02
5556
1462
4300
1132
1256
330
43414 11425 34300
9026
9114
2399
TOTAL
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Thu 21
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 20
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
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 11 33.2 23.8 NIL Tuesday 12 34.2 23.8 NIL Wednesday 13 33.9 23.8 NIL Thursday 14 34.1 24.3 TCE Friday 15 34.6 24.3 NIL Saturday 16 33.6 25.0 7.4 Sunday 17 32.7 24.8 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 7.4 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 17
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1010.5 hPa on Monday Min: 1003.1 hPa on Friday Averages for the month of February Max temp: 31.3 Min temp: 24.5 Rainfall: 295.4 mm
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NEWS ON February 13, after a night of board meetings and only two hours sleep, the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Aluminium, Sandeep Biswas, arrived in Nhulunbuy to deliver the news the region’s residents had been waiting for since last October - a pipeline would be constructed, and gas would come to Gove.
The man who brought Gove the news: Interview with Sandeep Biswas DURING his whistlestop tour to East Arnhem Land, Mr Biswas delivered the good news to Rio Tinto/Pacific Aluminium workers, community organisations and local businesses - as well as stopping to have a chat with media. Mr Biswas started with a statement, before patiently answering all the media’s questions thrown at him. During the conference he spoke of worker’s reactions to the news, the future opportunities the pipeline could bring and Chief Minister Terry Mills’s role in getting the gas to Gove. Ahead is the interview in its entirety, as recorded by Arafura Times. SB: First of all, Rio Tinto decided this morning we would continue to run the Gove refinery as we pursue the gas to Gove project. The other thing I would like to do is personally thank the Chief Minister, for his commitment and purseverance, and that of his cabinet, in getting early gas to Gove. The other thing I would like to do is thank our employees, and their families, and the traditional owners and our contracting partners here. They’ve been very supportive through a very difficult period over the last six to twelve months, and it will be very good news for them today. Is this a huge relief for you? SB: Look, it is. We have been working at this for some time now, and a competitive source of energy has always been the right solution for Gove. A lot of us have been committed to this, putting in long hours, along with the staff here, and so to finally come to a point where we have reached the key step of getting gas to Gove - which is the actual supply - it’s a big relief.
What clinched the decision at the Rio board meeting in London? SB: I think the fact the Northern Territory Government decided to provide that early gas that we needed on an unconditional basis, linked it to running the refinery which the Rio Tinto board were happy to approve...and the fact that the staff here had made so much progress on running the refinery over the last twelve months, it gave them the confidence to support the continuation of the refinery as we progress the gas to Gove project. How conditional is the commitment to the Gove refinery in keeping it open? SB: Well the plan is, gas to Gove will be available in 2016. And during that time, the refinery will continue to run, and then we’ll have a change-over in 2016, as we convert our diesel-fired boilers and kilns over to gas...but that will happen online, so there would be no curtailment of the refinery operations through that whole process. Is there still a plan to sell the refinery in the long term? SB: Gove refinery forms part of Pacific Aluminium, which has interest in four smelters and a power station, and is 100 percent owner of the Gove refinery. And it is still the intention that that package, which is known as Pacific Aluminium, will be sold by Rio Tinto. The Chief Minister has been talking about these infrastructure developments bringing 700 extra jobs for the Territory. Where would these come into?
What was the response of the workers this morning?
SB: Well, I think the big influx will come during the construction of the pipeline. We estimate there will be about 700 people SB: Fantastic; there was just spontaneous involved in the construction; then you’ll have applause and joy. It was just fantastic to see that pressure that ENI having to upgrade their facilities near Blacktip, and I’m not sure how many people had been building just suddenly released. And that was there in the management team will be involved there...but obviously some as well, who I spoke to before the main session. people for construction. And we’ll employ some people for construction onsite, where Gove Peninsula we have about $200 million to spend on converting the refinery to gas. 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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And is it expected these jobs could be local? SB: We are going to do whatever we can to maximise local employment. There will be some skills that may not be available here, but one of our intents is that the community here, the region, and the Northern Territory get some benefit from these capital works and the ongoing operations of Gove. So if the gas is here by 2016, then you’ve got ten years worth of gas, does that mean Rio Tinto can guarantee the refinery will still be open until at least 2026?
SB: Part of the beauty of getting gas to Gove is it doubles the domestic gas market in the Northern Territory. And what that means is...I’m a big believer in the market. If you have a market, then the supply will come. So this will generate a lot more exploration in the Northern Territory. There are people who are already beating our doors down about talking to them about potential gas. So I think, the ten years that comes from ENI, through the Northern Territory Government, after that there’s another potential for a couple of years from Santos, and other players. I have every confidence the refinery will be here far longer than the next twelve years, as we’ll be able to bring more gas into play in the back years. Could the building of the pipeline potentially open more infrastructure in the region? SB: In my experience, wherever you bring competitive energy, it fuels growth. So I think once the pipeline is more progressed and we have an idea how much more supply will come online, I think you’ll naturally see people wondering, ‘well what opportunities are there, at the end of the pipeline, other than alumina refinery?’ And that itself will promote growth. You’ve heard the Chief Minister talk about his plan that he took to Canberra - about forming
a grid where a pipeline from Tennant Creek to Mt Isa would then open up the grid for the whole of Australia. So that kind of big thinking comes from a genesis of, you just have to make that first step. And I think that the pipeline to Gove will be that first step, and it will fuel growth in the Territory. Was the Territory Government’s deal nearly too late for Gove? SB: Look, it was a very complex process, and I understand the Chief Minister had to undertake a rigorous process personally, to go and see for himself what the opportunities were, what the risks were, talk to the energy companies, talk to the head of Rio Tinto, and come and make the right decision for all the stakeholders. And this takes time. I think that we’re all thankful about the decision, and I don’t really think he could’ve made it any quicker than he did. It was a very complex situation. Finally, is there anything you’d like to say to the community of Nhulunbuy?? SB: Thank you. Thank you for standing by us, for supporting us, and always being encouraging. The traditional owners, the community, our employees, their families, thank you very much. It’s a great day for us all.
police barbecUe for safety savvy cyclists Kids followed the law and won prizes galore By MONIKA O’HANLON DURING the summer holidays, plenty of local kids used their brains - and kept them protected - by wearing helmets when riding on their pushbikes. These safety savvy kids of Nhulunbuy were rewarded at a barbeque and raffle ticket draw on February 12, thrown by the police and local sponsors. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said the idea of the festivities was to promote wearing helmets, behaving safely on roads and seeing the police as “friendly figures of the community”.
“We want to have a positive interaction with the kids rather than a negative one. “We want them to understand the police are good people. “They can come and talk to us and see we’re not someone to be scared of.” Kids who were seen around town wearing helmets and acting in a responsible manner were given a raffle ticket and invited down to the Nhulunbuy Police Station for the good old Aussie sausage sizzle. There were some fantastic prizes up for grabs which were kindly donated by local businesses and community members, including Rotary,
PHOTOS: MONIKA O’HANLON
Lynne Walker MLA, Kay and Barry Flemming and the Office of Children and Families. Thirty kids won from the massive prize pool on the day, which included iTunes and Tackle World vouchers, a family membership to the pool, a portable DVD player, and the grand prize of an iPod Touch donated by Anglicare. Senior Sergeant Muldoon was thrilled to see such a big turn-out of children who had received raffle tickets for wearing helmets. “Thanks to all the kids who did the right thing and wore their helmets. “We hope they continue to wear their helmets in the future, as they save lives.”
ABOVE: Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon with the big winner of the afternoon, Charlize Appo, who took home an iPod Touch (donated by Anglicare). BELOW: FRIENDLY FACES: Constable Csaba Boja with Manager for the East Arnhem office of Children and Families Julianne Donnelly.
ABOVE LEFT: HAPPY AS KIDS UP A TREE: Jarrod Betts, Zac Betts and Ruben Matthews. ABOVE RIGHT: SAFETY AWARE: Morgan Hill with Harry, James, Charlie and Cooper Maxwell. LEFT: Tapas, Anwesha, Ritayan with Daivika and Aditi (front). Young Daivika won 2nd prize on the day: a portable DVD player donated by the Office of Children and Families.
Library the new hotspot in town By MONIKA O’HANLON
ABOVE: Shae, Zavier and Haidee Dentith. BELOW: STOKED: Aidan Piper, Jack Kirby, Jake and Max Parfitt
THE Nhulunbuy Community Library is the new hotspot in town, after they launched their free wireless zone and upgraded their public computer services last week. In addition to getting free wireless internet access, the library also received four new computers which are now available for public use. The library celebrated the upgrade with an informal launch on February 14, where Manager Robyn Theedom presented the Town Administrator Dr Ross Theedom a certificate of appreciation. Mrs Theedom said the new internet services wouldn’t have been possible without the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited’s assistance, and was excited to offer the free service to the public. “It’s been a wonderful partnership with Northern Territory Libraries and NCL. “Without them we’d still be existing with just the two comput-
ers. “To be able to provide a wireless hotspot to the community is a goal that this library has focused on achieving for some time, and we feel this is a great improvement in our IT service,” she said. The launch coincided with the annual Library L o v e r s D a y, which celebrated all the great services provided by libraries around the country. Mrs Theedom encouraged the public to come in, read and make good use of all the new resources available.
ABOVE: Paul Klein happily hanging out in the library’s new Wifi hotspot. BELOW: Town Administrator Dr Ross Theedom presented with a Cetificate of Appreciation by Library Manager Robyn Theedom.
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