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School holidays, Homelands style
ON July 17 and 18, the remote community of Garrthalala was turned into a hub of healthy fun and activities, for the huge Homelands Music and Sports Competition. Hosted by Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, the jam-packed event included basketball and volleyball competitions, dance contests, healthy tucker and a play-off to crown the best didgeridoo player of the region. Photos of all the fun inside, page 11. LEFT: Youngster Yambirrwuy Burarrwanga capturing her visions of the world. RIGHT: Future footy star Djamut Danaya.
Expedition unravels World War Two mystery By MATT GARRICK AN Australian Geographic expedition to a remote island off the coast of East Arnhem Land has unravelled a mystery from World War Two. A group of seven specialists, includ-
ing anthropologists, heritage consultants, coin and metal detector experts, trekked to Marchinbar Island, in the Wessel Islands, where they located the whereabouts of a lost war-time radar station. The spot was known to the anthropologists, due to the discovery there of
five rare coins by former radar officer Morry Isenberg in 1944. If it was found the coins, which originated in a former kingdom of Africa, had been physically brought to Arnhem Land by humans, it could have rewritten the history of when the first non-indigenous
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visitors came to Australia. Although the expedition, which returned to Gove last Sunday after nearly a week of searching, recovered no solid clues about the coins, they did find the remnants of the radar station, the location of which had been a mystery for decades.
Anthropologist from Indiana University and team leader Professor Ian McIntosh said a map drawn by the nowdeceased Mr Isenburg had accurately led them to the spot. Continued and photo Page 4 >>
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Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation at National NAIDOC Awards ceremony, celebrating 50 years of Yirrkala Bark Petitions, with award winner Danny Bromot (third from left). The humble Mr BroIN a week celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Yirrkala Bark Pe- mot, who is known as a titions, Yolngu man Danny Bromot passionate family man, scored one of the country’s most- friend, mentor and an prestigious Indigenous achievement inspiration to everyone in his community, said that, awards. He won the nation-wide NAI- if he can achieve this from DOC Award for Apprentice of his home here in Gove, the Year, on July 12 in Perth, sur- others in similar positions rounded by peers and luminaries of can too. Tim O’Neill, a Australia’s Indigenous people. Mr Bromot said he couldn’t have spokesperson from Gove done it without the work of the Operations, where Danny signatories before him. undertook his apprentice“They paved the way for me, ship, said the win was rewarding for all parties through their vision and strength.” Surviving signatory of the bark involved. petitions Wali Wunungmurra was “Danny and his wife in the audience when Mr Bromot arrived at the Pacific Alu- Winner of the 2013 NAIDOC Award for stood up to accept his award, where minium Regional Training Apprentice of the Year Danny Bromet. he spoke of his gratitude to those Facility (ALERT) when which helped him achieve such great who came before him. they returned from the award cer- outcomes while undertaking his “I was happy just to be a finalist, emony in Perth, and loaded us with apprenticeship.” but to actually win an award on the chocolates and flowers.” Also attending the awards anniversary of the bark petitions, it He said, although Danny’s col- ceremony were the members of leagues were overjoyed with his win, Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, has triggered a lot of pride.” He said extended family from they weren’t all that surprised. from Yirrkala, who were dressed to “He invested so much of his own the nines in suits and top hats for the Yolngu community have been personal time, on top of work time, the occasion. congratulating him since he won. A BAG filled with credit cards, an iPhone and clothing became the centre of a missing-person mystery when campers discovered it at Macassan’s campground on Saturday, July 13. A group of medical workers, who camped at the spot, decided to trek back to the highway to notify police that a girl might have gone missing. Turns out, the girl at the centre of the mystery - local dance teacher and shire worker Ineke Wallis - wasn’t missing after all; she had fled the scene after a chase by a buffalo, and forgotten her bag. The police went around to Ineke’s house that same afternoon, giving her a bit of a shock. She said that, after the ordeal of the buffalo attack, she’d completely forgotten her stuff. “We were walking out to one of the points, and were just looking around. “We had two elderly people with us, one 70-years old, and the other, 77, from Sydney.” Ms Wallis said one of the elderly ladies spotted the buffalo, and had called out to the others. “We turned around, and it was only 10 metres away. “Then it started to run at us.” Ineke and her crew of seven tried to make noise to scare off the charging beast, then decided for the option of hiding behind a group of rocks and trees.
Buffalo chase sparks missing person mystery Dance teacher Ineke Wallis was too nervous to head to Buffalo Creek after her encounter with one of the beasts the weekend earlier. “One lady had a red shirt on that discovered the bag, said she was just she thought it was chasing, so she glad to hear Ineke was alive and well. ripped it off and was running around “I just can’t believe we were in her bra,” Ineke said. camping right where the buffalo was. The buffalo was probably just curi“Luckily it steered clear of us for ous, she said, as it didn’t seem intent the night.” on causing them serious damage. If you spot a buffalo in a town “It could’ve gotten us if had really area or a location where it could pose wanted to.” danger to humans, contact Dhimurru Camper Jess Meagher, who (8939 2700).
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THE former wife of a Darwin sailor who disappeared from his yacht near Nhulunbuy on June 12 last year, holds hopes that he may still be alive. Bruce Edwards’s yacht, Roxanne, was found abandoned and hitting against rocks at Cape Wilberforce, 35km northwest of Nhulunbuy, a day after he left the town. He was last seen the evening before, at the Gove Boat Club. A four-day air and sea search failed to find any trace of Mr Edwards, even though as former wife Lisa Edwards said, the sea was clear and calm. Ms Edwards has put out a new call for locals who may have found
something washed up on the beach around that time, which could provide a clue, to come forward. “There are still so many unanswered questions. “Bruce was a good swimmer, and the Arafura Sea was calm that day. “The boom was tied down, so it couldn’t have knocked him in. “He might have had a heart attack or a stroke and fallen in the water, life sometimes happens like that. “But we just hope to find something, so we can have some closure.” At the time, police concluded Mr Edwards must have fallen overboard. But Ms Edwards said that did not explain how his tablet computer
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and grab bag - a waterproof satchel containing documents, wallet and passport - had disappeared from his abandoned boat. Ms Edwards hopes the missing items means the father of her daughter, 25-year-old Tamara, could still be alive. “Incidents do happen, like where three women were recently found alive in the USA after many years, locked in somebody’s house. “Miracles do happen, people come out of the woodwork. “Maybe he’s stuck somewhere, maybe he can’t remember.” After a search of the boat, police pieced together what they believed
to be Mr Edwards’ final moments onboard. They located a photo of a coral atoll (Bonner Rocks) between Nhulunbuy and Cape Wilberforce, which was taken at 10.16am on the day. At 10.33am, the GPS showed the boat started to go off course, suggesting that is when Mr Edwards went overboard. Ms Edwards is asking anyone who had contact with the sailor before he went missing, or who may have located anything on the beach around that time, to contact her (0412 449 449) or email lisa edwards449@bigpond.com.
Stranded fishermen saved by writing in sand THREE fishermen were found safe and well after their boat broke down, leaving them stranded on a remote Arnhem Land beach on July 14. The men were found after they activated a distress beacon on Valencia Island and sparked an air search. National search and rescue body, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
in Canberra, activated Darwin’s CareFlight rescue helicopter, and a Customs aircraft, to the search off the Arnhem Land coast. The Customs aircraft located the men sheltering on the island with a note written in the sand, advising of their engine problem and having no radio. CareFlight reached Valencia Island, some 350km north-east of Darwin, shortly before
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<< From Page 1 “They had to keep things secret during the war, as they already had been bombed multiple times out there. “So it’s a very unusual story.” Heritage consultant and expert on Arnhem Land history Mike Owen said the main cause of confusion, faced by previous groups who had tried to find the radar station, was that the site had been moved from where it was recorded on previous maps. “There was a primary site which was as drawn by the surveyor, but this was subsequently moved. “This has been a big discovery. “It’s answered a lot of our questions, and means one of our key hypotheses has been validated.” A range of other objects and artifacts were also discovered during the expedition, including an anti-aircraft shell, stone axes, metal believed to be from a crashed plane and a handmade wooden piece of a ship which could date back to visits by the Macassan people in the 1700s. Professor McIntosh said the group would now work alongside the NT Museum and the Western Australian Maritime Museum to try to decipher the origins and meanings of some of the objects. “It will take a few weeks to get an idea. Some of the stuff might be associated with World War Two, some of it is definitely older than that, but it will take a bit of time to work out the significance of these objects.” Also discovered during the mission were a wide-range of ancient Yolngu cave paintings, displaying early sightings of outside visitors. Anthropologist Mike Hermes said there were spectacular rock art galleries out on Marchinbar, which featured pictures of boats and ships. He said the paintings helped reveal much about what local Yolngu may have witnessed at the time. “I’ve never seen more paintings of ships in all my life. “There must have been a constant flotilla of different types of boats.” A main objective of the expedition was to provide information to local ranger organisations in order to keep the remote history alive. Mr Owen said the expedition was a survey to assess the viability of a major exploration of the site. “Integral to that are the World War Two sites which are passing from living memory. “So we hope to involve rangers from Dhimurru and Laynhapuy, and soldiers from NORFORCE, to get young Yolngu people out there with some of the senior Yolngu to bring the stories back into currency.” Professor McIntosh said there were plans to do workshops across the Top End in what he called “collaborative history-making”. “It’s also an avenue of reconciliation, to get people out there together, learning from each other.” As for the ancient coins, numismatist (rare coin expert) Peter Lane said that, although he was a little disappointed they didn’t find any traces of them, some other, less valuable, coins were located. “We found one coin from Uruguay. “It was modern; from 1998, a two-dollar Uruguayan coin. It could’ve come from a cruise-ship. “I would discount that it was placed there in a ceremonial way; I think it was just simply lost through someone’s pocket.” The group, who call themselves the ‘Past Masters’, were chartered to and from the island by local company SS Charters. They left Gove for Darwin last Sunday evening.
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Youths charged after copycat crime spree FOUR youths have been charged in Nhulunbuy over a chain of crimes including motor vehicle thefts, property damages and break and enters. Some of the crimes, allegedly committed on July 15 by the youths, appeared to be copycat offences; similar to events which occurred on May 27 this year. The Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation compound was broken into, and keys to a Toyota Land Cruiser were stolen. The offenders then allegedly drove the car out of the compound by ramming it through a locked gate; the new gate put there to replace the one destroyed by a similar alleged car theft back in May. The vehicle was then driven to the airport, where it has been alleged the offenders broke into the premises of CareFlight and MAF aviation services. A Troop Carrier was stolen from CareFlight, which was later recovered by police 16km down the Central Arnhem Highway, rolled-over. Police have said the car was a write-off. Three of the alleged offenders were located by police at 6.30am, near the accident scene, walking along the highway towards town. The fourth was found shortly after and arrested in Yirrkala. Three of the youths, all aged 14 and 15, will be put through the juvenile diversion process, meaning they will avoid going to court. The fourth will be summonsed to appear in the Youth Justice Court in Nhulunbuy on August 7.
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‘Sergeant Zak’, as he is known, has been awarded the Operational Service Medal for Border Protection - the first of its kind to be presented in Nhulunbuy. Sergeant Zak received the honour when the Arnhem Squadron gathered at the NORFORCE base in Nhulunbuy on July 14. The former deputy headmaster of Nhulunbuy High School has been serving in the Arnhem Squadron for 25 years, an achievement he said has fared him well in many other aspects of his life. “It’s been a big enhancement; it’s taught me the bush skills and navigational skills which are now a part of my
recreational life. “Without being in NORFORCE I wouldn’t have had the confidence to take on things like that.” To receive the medal, Sergeant Zak had to complete 30 days of service out protecting the Top End’s borders. Commanding Officer of Arnhem Squadron Tim Robinson said it was a privilege to present the long-serving officer with the award. A ceremony was also held in Darwin on July 7, to present the same medal to 13 other NORFORCE officers, with a further 13 medals distributed around the remote NT. After the ceremony, the Arnhem Squadron took
Arnhem Squadron Commanding Officer Tim Robinson presenting long-serving NORFORCE soldier John Zakarevicius with an Operational Services Medal. part in a classified opera- from remote locations such tion in East Arnhem Land. as Galiwin’ku, Gapuwiyak, The Arnhem Squadron Roper River, Ramingining, features around 40 officers Numbulwar and more.
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GOVE can now add another name to its list of famous former residents - State-of-Origin streaker, Wati Holmwood. The man who bared all used to work with Rio Tinto in Nhulunbuy between the years 2000 to 2002, and 2010 to 2012. The former Arnhem Club member grabbed his 15 minutes of fame by charging naked down the field at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium last week, during the final minutes of the decider between NSW and Queensland. Nhulunbuy resident Jordan Boyd posted on facebook that “Gove is Wati’s resting place when he is not running”. A Darwin-based tattooist posted that Mr
Holmwood has given Gove national standing. “Wati . . . you legend mate! “You put Gove on the map!” The Australian newspaper reported that his 90m run has “made him a hero” in the town. Not so, says Town Administrator Dr Ross Theedom. “From the Corporation’s point of view, it was a dumb thing to do that has done nothing for the reputation of Gove.” Dr Theedom’s sentiments were echoed by the NSW Police, who issued Mr Holmwood with a $5500 fine, and a life-time ban from ANZ Stadium.
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WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Barefoot Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Jam Session. Every Wednesday. Jam session/open mic night Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Every Thursday. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Friday. Jag the Joker, Arnhem Club, from 5-6pm. Every Saturday. Goose Club (tickets on sale from 11.30am), and Jam Session from 1pm at the Arnhem Club. Every Monday. Trivia at the Arnhem Club, from 7pm. Every Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.
JULY Fri 26. Darwin Show Day (Public holiday). Sat 27. Gove FM's Evening of Jazz with Grace Knight. Surf Club. Info: (8987 1500). Sat 27. Nhulunbuy Speedway, Gates open 6.30pm, $10pp, $20 p/car, children free.
AUGUST Thu 1. One-off cooking class by a qualified chef. $50. Info: admin.ncc@ntschools.net. Sat 3 - Sun 4. Rotary Cricket Tournament. Fri 9. Telstra Indigenous Art Awards Opening Night, Museum of the Northern Territory, Darwin. Sat 10. Holden Scramble at Gove Country Golf Club, from 10am. Callaway Golf Prizes to be won. Register at Clubhouse. Sat 10. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE. Fri 9 - Mon 12. Garma Festival, held at Gulkula (40km from Nhulunbuy). Info: http://www.yyf.com.au/. Fri 16. Skills, Employment and Careers Expo, Town Hall, 10.30am - 2.30pm. Sat 17. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE. Sat 17 - Sun 18. Relay for Life. Sat 31. NCL Art and Craft Market, 9am-12pm, Town Hall hosted by Gove Netball. Sat 31. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE.
SEPTEMBER Sat 14. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE.
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letters to the editor/comment New opportunities for Yolngu of the region THIS letter is to announce that Miwatj Employment and Participation Ltd is now open for business. This is a new company that has been set up to deliver RJCP (Remote Jobs and Communities Program) services to the entire Gove Peninsula region. That region includes Yirrkala, the Laynhapuy Homelands, Nhulunbuy township, Gapuwiyak and surrounding Homelands, Gunyangara (Ski Beach), the Marngarr homelands and Birritjimi (Wallaby Beach). RJCP is the new Commonwealth Government program that has replaced the Community Development and Employment Projects (CDEP) program, the Job Services Australia (JSA) program, and the Disability Employment Services (DES) program in 59 remote regions all across Australia.
It is designed to increase the level of participation in the mainstream economy by encouraging and fostering new employment and training opportunities. It is also intended to foster selfsufficiency, resourcefulness and community participation where jobs are scarce - such as in the Homelands. The new company commenced operations on July 1. Jeremy Kee has been appointed General Manager by the board of directors. Jeremy brings excellent credentials to the job, having had some years’ experience working in Yolngu country in job services roles. He also has a strong commitment to increasing opportunities for Yolngu within the company and right across the region. Jeremy has a small team of com-
mitted staff working with him. The office of Miwatj Employment and Participation Ltd is located in the main office building of Laynha’s resource centre in Yirrkala. The company rents that space from Laynha, and is a separate organisation from Laynha, even though it is operating from the Laynha resource centre. The new company hopes to also have staff located at Gunyangara and Gapuwiyak. Jeremy and his staff will be com- General Manager of Miwatj mitted to providing the best possible Employment and Participation Ltd RJCP services that they can, and are Jeremy Kee. Ltd (8939 1839) or email info@ constantly on the lookout for new ideas and opportunities for Yolngu mepeastarnhem.com.au. Chris Marshall, people to participate in the economy CEO, of the region. Laynhapuy Homelands For more info, contact Miwatj Aboriginal Corporation. Employment and Participation
Central Arnhem Road upgrade trucking along I’VE just returned from a week out in Darwin and Katherine, and enjoyed the opportunity to travel by car for a change. Consensus is that the 400km from Gove to Bulman is excellent, but Bulman through to Beswick should be driven with particular caution. Road maintenance is constant, and I was pleased to see on my return last Saturday grading works outside of Beswick and also near Emu Springs. Works are well advanced on the new Goyder River crossing, which will deliver three single lane bridges and 14.4km of new gravel road which is a realignment
necessitated by the relocation of the crossing some kilometres downstream. The contract for this $18.8 million project was awarded to Territory company Norbuilt, with works commencing late last year and due for completion in February, 2014. This is the second stage of the Central Arnhem Road upgrade with the first, the Mainorou River crossing, completed in 2011. Third stage of the project will be a bridge for Donydji Creek crossing with tenders now closed and currently under assessment with the Department of Construction and Infrastructure. Completion of these
works to upgrade the Central Arnhem Road will make travel safer and will keep the road open for up to 11 months in the year as opposed to six. Federal Labor had committed to this significant project, worth over $25 million, back in 2008 and its completion will provide a significant boost to the region’s economy including tourism. This is especially so at a time when sea freight and air travel costs are ever on the increase and will provide welcome alternative access not only for freight but for people seeking cheaper travel options. THE government an-
nounced last week the 11 members of the newly established Business Advisory Council, and I am pleased to see local businessman John Tourish will be representing the region. John brings with him a wealth of knowledge and business acumen, and is a former chair of the East Arnhem Regional Economic Development Committee. I am disappointed, however, that there is no Indigenous or mining industry representation on the Council, both key stakeholders, especially in regional and remote Territory communities like ours. The Chamber of Com-
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by NT Member for Nhulunbuy
LYNNE WALKER
merce has also expressed its disappointment that expressions of interest were not sought for positions but rather appointments made by Business Minister Dave Tollner who, I should add, has declined my invitation to travel to Nhulunbuy to provide a budget presentation, citing costs.
Free community day to be held at Garma RESIDENTS of Gove have been invited to attend a FREE Community Open Day at Garma Festival on Sunday, August 11. The day will be jam-packed with cultural activities, as well as live music, a cinema screening and a special art lecture series. Kicking off at 9am, the Open Day invites all residents to partake in a range of activities, including for the ladies, basket-weaving and jewellery-making. For the men, a Djalupi
(didgeridoo) master-class and spear-making workshop. Guests can try learning some basic Yolngu-Matha or talk to the local rangers from Dhimurru and Laynhapuy about their work on Country around the region. At 3.30pm, Garma will play host to the final steps of the Journey to Recognition; a cross-country walk, lead by AFL legend Michael Long, in the name of Indigenous Constitutional recognition. Be stunned at sunset by local bunggul (ceremonial)
performances by Yolngu from across the East Arnhem region. Musical acts such as songstress Shellie Morris and local outfit East Journey will play into the night. At 8.30pm, guests will be invited to attend a special new release film screening of Big Name No Blanket, a documentary of the life of charismatic Warumpi Band lead singer, George Burarrwanga, presented by Blackfella Films. HOW TO GET IN: Lo-
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24 - 30 July 2013 – 9
WELCOME TO MY COUNTRY BOOK LAUNCH, YIRRKALA AN inspiring new book named Welcome To My Country, about the lives of a Yolngu community in East Arnhem Land, was launched in Yirrkala last Saturday. One of the authors, Laklak Burarrwanga, who is also an Elder and caretaker of Bawaka Country, said in the past important information about life and the universe was written on bark, now it’s written in a book. “In the Yolngu world, we have a library
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in the land. You can’t destroy it. “If you burn it, it grows again. The land is full of more knowledge than you can imagine.” After a ceremony and speeches, the crowd at Yirrkala Arts Centre rushed to buy the first copies of the book, signed by the contributors, until every copy in the centre was sold. Full book review page 16.
ABOVE: Grace Burarrwanga, Leila Dunn and Siena Stubbs. BELOW left: : Laklak Burarrwanga, Dave Dier and Shandi Mununggurr.
Book contributors Ritjilili Ganambarr, Djawundil Ganambarr (with baby Yumalil), Dhalalu Ganambarr-Stubbs, Laklak Burarrwanga, Sarah Wright and Banbapuy Ganambarr.
ABOVE CENTRE: Bruce Walker and Chris Marshall. ABOVE RIGHT: Ronald Mununggurr with George Hutchinson. RIGHT: Kaya Mununggurr with a bark artwork painted by her father. BELOW LEFT: Jennifer Webster and Matt Grooby. BELOW RIGHT: Barbara and Tina White.
David and Jenny Shield.
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Jess Meagher and Arian Pearson.
HOMELANDS MUSIC AND SPORTS COMPETITION THE remote community of Garrthalala was a hub of healthy fun and activities last week, for the huge Homelands Music and Sports Competition. Hosted by Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation on July 17 and 18, the jam-packed event included basketball and volleyball competitions, dance contests, a yidaki play-off, discos,
health and well-being workshops, jam sessions, healthy tucker and much more. Youth Development Officer at Layna Charly Templar who organised the whole event, used his endless energy in keeping the kids fired up for the duration. Also, a group of local health workers and visiting university students helped out over the days,
Yidaki competition winner Mirikindi Mununggurr, from Dhalinybuy, finds a new young fan.
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providing food for the kids, and helping Charly with all the organisation. Dozens of kids from Homelands, including Gangan, Boruwuy, Dhalinybuy and more, were trucked in for the occasion. All the kids walked away at the end with big smiles on their faces, ready to start the new school term next week.
Garrthalala girls Baranganybuy and Lynette Wunungmurra.
Balwacha, Birritijungu, Banadon, Charly, Gonyil, Yimin, Djoulkaboy and Mudiny and Dhumudnurr up the front.
CHARLY’S ANGELS: Aylin Seven, Lynette Wunungmurra, event organiser Charly Templar, Bec Arthur and Genevieve Webb. Health worker Aylin Seven with Sarah Wunungmurra.
ABOVE: Sarah Wunungmurra, Nicole Yunupingu, Yambirrwuy Burarrwanga and Rulminydjawy Mununggurr.
A player takes a grand leap in the boys’ basketball competition. INSET: Yidaki competition competitors Mirikindi Mununggurr, Djamika Ganambarr and Girls involved in the action of the Jessiah Yunupingu with didge-player extraordinaire eMDee (aka Mark Hoffman) from Darwin. volleyball competition.
Sarah Bentley with fresh vegies Arafura Times Editor Matt Garrick heeds picked from the Garrthalala community garden, which were the Garrthalala warnings. Photo taken by one of the kids from the community. cooked up for the kids’ dinner.
ABOVE LEFT: Cool kids George Wunungmurra and Mudiny Mununggurr getting into some healthy tucker. ABOVE CENTRE: Drum master Djamut Danaya keeps the beat. ABOVE RIGHT: WELCOME TO OUR COUNTRY: Lenny Murrukunja, Yoting Maymuru, BJ Mununggurr and Djumakan Mununggurr.
Garrthalala guys Romeo, Desmond, Ivan, Lenny and Ross about to spend their rest-time throwing some lines in.
Arafura Times
24 - 30 July 2013 – 11
THURSDAY 25
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 World’s Greenest Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Museum Of Life 2:00 Mastercrafts 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Pig Barn: Nottinghamshire 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Wonders Of Life: Home - During the final episode, Professor Brian Cox considers what it is about our world that has made it a home and asks what ingredients are necessary to turn a tiny speck of rock in space into a living, vibrant planet. 9:30 The Grumpy Guide To The Eighties 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide: The Big Island 12:30 Wonders Of Life: Home 1:30 Movie: “Storm Over Wyoming” (PG) 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 18: West Perth Vs South Fremantle 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 The Block Sky High Unlocked 8:00 The NRL Footy Show 10:00 Arrow: Burned - Oliver loses confidence in himself and tries to take a step back from his heroic adventures, but Laurel needs his help looking into a firefighter’s death. 11:00 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Rapid Fire” (M v,l,n) 1:30 City Homicide 2:30 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4.00 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: Maddy’s friendship with Spencer is threatened by an unexpected twist. Bianca expects Heath to take her to the Principal’s Dinner. Pippa starts her first day at school. Then, Bianca’s nervous about facing the Principal’s Dinner alone. Zac tries to convince Heath to be there for Bianca. Meanwhile, Irene’s overworked and desperately needs support. 7:30 TBA 11:40 The Mindy Project 12:00 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico 2:30 Food Investigations 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Factory: Supersized: Melt In The Mouth 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. His hanging was the first execution of an Australian in Southeast Asia since 1993. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Indie Sex: Censored 12:15 The Oberver Effect 1:15 Movie: “Hope” (M l,s,v,a) 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 26
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Lockie Leonard 10:30 Making Media 11:00 Kitchen Cabinet 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:30 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Bath Lodge 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 Vet School: Follows the lives of eight young hopefuls who share the lifelong dream of becoming a vet. New series 8:30 Broadchurch: Fingerprints at the murder scene lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a startling suspect in Danny’s murder. Meanwhile, Steve Connelly has a message for Beth. 9:20 Doc Martin: Martin and Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa, do not hit it off. Louisa rejects Martin’s medical advice for Molly’s naturalistic route, but with unfortunate consequences. 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:35 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It Special 11:45 Rage
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Friday Night Football: North Queensland v Brisbane Broncos 9:00 Friday Night Football: Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos 11:00 Movie: “Cobra” (M v,l) 12:35 Movie: “Macbeth” (AV v,s,d) - It’s Shakespear meets “Underbelly” as the Bard’s immortal tragedy is re-told with a modern twist as the bloody drama is now set in Melbourne’s underworld. When Macbeth is told by witches that he will one day assume great power, he plots with his wife to kill his boss and take over the gang leadership but more blood will be split as all comes tumbling down. 3:00 Extra 3:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “First Shot” (M v) 1:30 City Homicide 2:30 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4.00 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight: The latest news and current social issues presented by a team of reporters. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella. 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 7:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 18: Essendon v Hawthorn - It’s a blockbuster from Etihad Stadium with both clubs desperately chasing down a top two spot and coveted home final. 10:30 TBA 11:30 Desperate Housewives: Excited And Scared/ A Humiliating Business - Susan is forced to tell Mike about her provocative side job. Then, Bree learns a secret about Keith. What could it be? Bree is embarrassed to tell Keith that she is beginning to go through menopause. 1:30 House Calls To The Rescue 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Washington 2:00 Don Matteo: Behind The Curtain 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Breaking the Ice - Jonathan Dimbleby sets out to rediscover the close bond once shared by Britain and Russia as he explores 16,000 kilometres of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring countries. 8:35 The Story Of Science: What Is Out There? 9:40 As It Happened: The Men and the Machines That Beat Hitler 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Room In Rome” (MA n,s) - When Alba seduces Natasha in a bar, the two women agree to limit their passionate affair to a one-night encounter. However, as they begin to slowly reveal their true selves to each other, their lust is met with deeper emotions that open the door for what evolves into a poignant character study 1:05 Movie: “Time” (M l,s,a,v) In Korean. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 27
6:00 Rage 10:30 Fifty Shades Of Rage 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 The Bionic Vet 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Football: SANFL: Round 17: Norwood v West Adelaide 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: By The Pricking Of My Thumbs 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Man In The Tree - When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time? 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Dark Secrets - The reclusive life of elderly eccentrics William and Mary Bingham comes under scrutiny when a social services investigator is killed. And Barnaby’s wife Sarah arrives in Midsomer. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Fifty Shades Of Rage 5:00 Rage
5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 7:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:30 Mornings - Saturday 11:30 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:00 Danoz 1:00 TBA 2:00 Movie: “Forever Young” (PG) 4:00 Discover Downunder 4:30 4WD TV 5:00 Getaway - India Special Part 2 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 The Great Australian Bake Off 7:00 Movie: “Journey To The Centre Of The Earth” (PG) A hunch and the defunding of his lab prompts geology professor Trevor Anderson, whose outrageous theories have made him a laughingstock in academia - to set off for Iceland in search of a portal to Earth’s core. 9:00 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 3” (M l,v) - Riggs & Murtaugh set their sights on bringing down a former LA police lieutenant turned black market weapons dealer with internal affairs sergeant, Lorna Cole catching Riggs’s eye along the way. 11:30 Movie: “Suspect Zero” (AV a,l,v) 1:25 Movie: “Main Event” (M l,s) 3:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Life Today With James Robinson 5:00 Wesley Impact
5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 Movie: “Space Buddies” (G) 1:30 TBA 2:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Gold Coast v Carlton 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Happy Endings 7:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Fremantle v Adelaide 10:30 TBA 11:30 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 Highlights 12:30 Desperate Housewives: Sorry Grateful - Gabrielle and Carlos invite the Sanchez’s to a Thanksgiving and learn some surprising news. 1:30 Desperate Housewives: Pleasant Little Kingdom - While Gabrielle devises a plan to keep grace in her life, Renee discloses a deep, dark secret to Susan. 2:30 Parking Wars 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopiing 4:30 That ‘70s Show: Do You Think It’s Alright 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Substitute
5:00 World News 1:00 Daphnis and Chloe 1:45 Nina Conti: Her Masters Voice 2:50 Simon Schama: Shakespear And Us: This England 4:00 Photo: Intimate Photography 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Rupert Everett 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: The Birth Of Industry 8:30 RocKwiz: Steve Kilbey/Sherry Rich/Hungry Kids of Hungary 9:30 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MAV v) - Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande. Winner of four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Director and Best Film. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. 11:40 Movie: “District B13” (MAV l,d,v) - In French. Set in the ghettos of Paris in the near future, a righteous punk and an undercover cop try to infiltrate a ruthless gang in order to defuse a stolen neutron bomb. Written and produced by Luc Besson of Fifth Element fame and showcasing the contemporary action sport of Parkour aka ‘free running’. 1:10 Shameless 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight 3:45 Dutch Super Cup 2013: AZ Alkmaar v Ajax
SUNDAY 28
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6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Arundel 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Vet School 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 3:00 Typeface 4:00 Art Of Russia: Smashing The Mould 5:00 Deadly 60: South America 1 5:30 South Pacific: Ocean Of Volcanoes 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Kibbutzim? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: Model House 7:40 Grand Designs: Camden 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 First Footprints: The Great Flood; 18,000 To 5,000 Years Ago From eighteen thousand years ago, melting polar ice caps began drowning 25% of Greater Australia 10:25 Art Of America: What Lies Beneath 11:25 The Art Of The Steal 1:05 Malcom 2:30 Movie: “These Are The Damned” (PG) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Travel Oz
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Financial Review Sunday 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 The Making Of The Great Gatsby 1:30 2013 Intrust Super Cup 3:30 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Warriors v Brisbane Broncos 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 The Block Sky High 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 House Husbands 9:00 The Mentalist: Devil’s Cherry - A girl claiming to be Jane’s late daughter surfaces. Meanwhile, a diamond cutter’s homicide is investigated by the CBI. 10:00 CSI: Miami: By The Book - A maid with vampire bites on her neck is found hanging from a chandelier in an empty mansion on a remote island. The investigation reveals all of her blood has been drained. 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 What Would You Do? 1:00 Spyforce 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Fish Hooks 6:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 AFL Game Day 11:00 The Amazing Race 12:00 Happy Endings 12:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 18: Port Adelaide Vs Brisbane 3:30 Footy Flashbacks 5:00 Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 TBA 11:00 Fairly Legal: Secret Love - James sees a psychiatrist who agrees to treat his sexuality. But James and Olivia’s hopes of a brighter future are challenged when George arrives and confronts his son. Anna is relieved when Gino believes that she miscarried and they decide to tell their families of their intention to marry. 12:00 I Just Want My Pants Back 12:30 Special: The Maple Leaf Express 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
6:00 Weatherwatch 6:10 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:05 ADbc 5:35 Inspector Rex: Children On The Run 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings: Life 8:30 The Observer Effect: What are Australia’s mavericks, powerbrokers and celebrities really like? In an age where 30 second sound-bites and social media dominate our view of the world, host Ellen Fanning uses the news events 9:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 11:25 Movie: “Warchild” (MA l) - In German & Bosnian. The second part of acclaimed filmmaker Christian Wagner’s Balkan Blues Trilogy tells the story of a woman’s efforts to find her daughter ten years after the girl was relocated to Germany during the Bosnian war. 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 29
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Church 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The Snowmanotron 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 Dalziel And Pascoe: Exit Lines - After a drunken evening at a top country restaurant with Arnie Bancroft and Major Kassell, there is an accident involving Dalziel’s car. An elderly cyclist is knocked over and killed. But who was driving? 1:10 Movie: “Samson And Delilah” (PG) - Delilah, rejected by religious strong man Samson, cuts his hair and delivers him to his enemies 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 15: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 TBA 10:00 Person Of Interest: In Extremis - A medical luminary is poisoned, and Finch and Reese must work quickly to determine the toxin’s origin and find the attacker. Elsewhere, an informant gives the Internal Affairs Bureau pertinent information on Det. Fusco. 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “All The Winters That Have Been” (PG a) 1:30 City Homicide 2:30 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: Heath is upset Bianca went to the Principal’s dinner with Zac. Off the back of Spencer’s rejection, Sasha contemplates returning to Broken Hill. Maddy realises Spencer still has feelings for Sasha. Meanwhile, John has a rocky start to his new job at the diner. 7:00 TBA 11:30 Celebrity Juice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters: Patricia is at ‘breaking point’ as the unidentified intruder steps up his/her terrorising campaign. Katie is showing more than a passing interest in Terry. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Skin Deep 2:00 Science Under Attack 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Ocean Odyssey 5:30 Global Village: The Bush Judge 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Down and Dirty/Earthquake Survival 8:30 Pain, Pus and Poison: Pus - Dr Michael Mosley tells the extraordinary story of how scientists learnt to use the world around us to heal our bodies and conquer the common afflictions of pain, pus and poison. Diseases, like the Black Death and influenza, wiped out many millions around the globe. Nothing could stop these infections - until we discovered antibiotics. 9:30 Housos: Jailbreak 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Parachute of Healing 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Life And Times Of Tim: Hottest Babes on the Planet/Suck It Philly 12:00 Shorts On Screen: Peel 12:30 Dave In The Life 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Inside Incredible Athletes 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Windmill 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Sussan Ley & Bill Heffernan 8:30 New Tricks: Couldn’t Organise One 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Rock ‘n’ Roll Exposed: The Photography Of Bob Gruen 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “The Collector” (M a,v) - A laid-back bank clerk whose prize possession is his butterfly collection falls for a student who wants nothing to do with him. 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 15: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The 43 Peculiarity - Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny wrestle with jealousy in their relationship. 8:00 TBA 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 Extra 12:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Danoz Direct 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: The Front” (M v) 1:30 City Homicide 2:30 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: Ricky warns Brax that he can’t save her and he needs to testify at her trial. Tamara dreads testifying in court because Casey will find out her memory is returning. 7:00 TBA 8:00 Winners & Losers: When You Least Expect It 9:00 How I Met Your Mother: Something Old / Something New 10:00 Go On: Any Given Birthday / Videogame, Set, Match 11:00 Happy Endings: Brothas & Sisters 11:30 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Goes To Jersey Shore 12:00 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Good Life” (M l,n,s) 2:50 Daughters 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Hobetsu 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Carr 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The Killing: Denmark is the midst of a fiercely contested election race, set against the backdrop of the financial crisis. With ten days to go to the election, Detective Inspector Sarah Lund prepares to celebrate her 25th year in the police force. But her relative peace is shattered when body parts are found at Copenhagen dock only hours before a scheduled visit by the prime minister. (M s,l,v) 12:10 Shadow Billionaire DHL founder & billionaire Larry Hillblom seemed to have vanished into thin air when he failed to return from a routine flight in his vintage Seabee. Before he was officially declared dead, bar girls throughout Asia came forward claiming to have children by Larry and seeking a piece of his vast fortune. This program unravels the secretive life of this enigmatic and reclusive tycoon. (M a,l) 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:05 What Makes Me 10:20 The Prime Ministers National Treasures 10:25 Australia’s Prime Ministers 10:30 Homemade History 10:45 Behind The News Special 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Towers 6:50 The Checkout: Snack Size: Trade Mags / Cadbury 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Hypothetical 8:30 Adam Hills Tonight 9:30 Wednesday Night Fever: The 100% topical live sketch comedy show where anything is possible, from viewer outrage and studio audience riots to outright attempts on the life of the entire cast. 10:00 The Hollowmen: Vulnerable To Attack 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:30 Movie: “Family Plot” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 17: North Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The Block Sky High 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Parking Spot Escalation - Sheldon gets all revved up when the university reassigns his parking space to returning space traveller Wolowitz, and the resulting battle affects the entire gang. 8:00 Arrow 9:00 What’s Your Emergency? 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 20/20 1:00 Danoz Direct 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: At Risk” (M v,a) 1:30 City Homicide 2:30 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: As Ricky’s trial comes to a close she prepares to accept her fate. Tamara deals with her returning memories while on the stand. Casey prepares to testify, and has to decide whether to condemn or save Ricky. Meanwhile, Jett and VJ suspect Nina of stealing. 7:00 TBA 11:15 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Lost On A Volcano - Texan businessman Dewey Gaedcke is on a trip of a lifetime, planning a vacation for the super-wealthy in sun-drenched Hawaii. 12:00 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Voice of Los Nevados 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Elephant Whisperer - Thailand’s Sangduen Chailert (known as Lek) is on a mission to save the Asian elephant in her native country. This documentary looks at the plight of the Asian elephant, as it goes from being a widely used domestic animal, to a burden on modernising communities. 8:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 9:30 The Killing 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “R” (MAV s,l,v,a) - This Danish film delves into the violent reality of prison life like few others have dared. Rune, a cocky young hood and recent arrival at a maximum security prison, struggles to comes to terms with his new existence at the bottom of the pecking order. 12:55 Movie: “In Mum’s Head” (M d,n,s,l) 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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24 - 30 July 2013
CROSSWORD No. 158
SUDOKU No. 158
Your Lucky
Stars
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may feel that everyone is treating you as their servant! Don’t allow yourself to be pushed into doing jobs which are not your responsibility. Romance. Your partner may be trying to arrange something you are not comfortable with. Fortunately, you will soon work out what is really happening.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A few unexpected upheavals could threaten to spoil the good atmosphere at home. The solution is right in front of you. Romance. A chance to get away with your partner is closer than you think. You may need to be spontaneous in the coming week if you want this to work.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
FOR KIDS
You will be able to get a great deal done this week, so long as you steer clear of arguments. A petty dispute may slow you down. Romance. The rather difficult aspect between the Moon and Mercury may make communications with your partner a little strained. Things will improve!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may not be getting all the attention that you need, but don’t feel that you have been forgotten. You will be remembered! Romance. A call from out of the blue may cheer you up. This person will want to talk for ages, but you will be glad that they phoned. Could there be more to this call?
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person that you met socially this week will eventually become a good friend. It may be a little difficult to get to know them at first, however. Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A colleague who has been irritating you must be dealt with as sensitively as possible. Try to find out the reason for this person’s hostile attitude. Romance. Your partner may be behaving a little strangely at the moment. Try to find out what is going on before making any accusations.
FINDWORD No. 158 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Be honest. If you admit that something you have been asked to do is a little beyond your capabilities, no one will mind. Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than about other, more important things. Rearrange your priorities before the end of the week.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
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You must avoid getting into a situation in which another person tries to control you. They may not have your best interests at heart. Romance. Don’t get wrapped up in your own thoughts this week. Your partner will be upset if you keep them at length. Open up to them and you’ll feel better.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You may be surprised about something that happens to you this week. What you make of the situation is up to you. There is no way to prepare for what is to come. Romance. Planned quiet time at home may not end up quite as placidly as it began! Are you ready for a wild weekend?
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Unfortunately, your job may be a little taxing this week. A burst of energy will help you to get everything out of the way and give yourself time to relax. Romance. This would be an excellent time to think about building a nest-egg for the future. Your partner can contribute to this as well.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.
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SOLUTIONS No. 158
Recent events may have taken you by surprise. Try to adapt as much as you can. You may feel you are on the losing end at times. Romance. Don’t let your partner be too critical. You have been working hard and need some more support. Voice your needs and they’ll be met.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Something you did recently has impressed your colleagues. However, there are others who also deserve to be complimented for their work. Romance. An accidental remark may have had more truth in it than you realise. Now that it has been brought to light, be sure to talk more about it.
Arafura Times
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The East Arnhem Shire Council seeks to undertake a substantial upgrade of the internal road network within the community of Galiwin’ku. Suitably qualified contractors are invited to submit Tenders for this civil works project. Request for Tender documents can be downloaded at: www.tenders.net/buyer/easc Tenders must be lodged by 2pm on Thursday, August 22, 2013.
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Applications close Wenesday 14 August 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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COMMONWEALTH HACC PROGRAM FUNDING ROUND TO ENHANCE, EXPAND OR ESTABLISH NEW SERVICE DELIVERY The Commonwealth Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides funding for basic maintenance, care and support services for older people and their carers, who live in the community and whose capacity for independent living is at risk, or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to long term residential care. Older people are people aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking applications from organisations to enhance, expand or establish new service delivery under the Commonwealth HACC Program. The grant application round is now open, with $281.2 million available for provision of services from early 2014 until 30 June 2015. Organisations interested in applying for funding must address the assessment criteria in the format outlined in the application form. Documentation providing further details on the application and assessment process, including funding priorities, is available for downloading after completing the Applicants Register on the Department of Health and Ageing website at http://www.health.gov.au/tenders. All enquiries for information or clarification by potential applicants should be emailed to Commonwealth.HACC.Funding@health.gov.au. Applications for funding must be received by the Department of Health and Ageing by 2.00pm on 2 September 2013. AG76094
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24 - 30 July 2013
NEWS
Don’t wait until it’s too late, urges breast cancer survivor THE week before Nhulunbuy Library employee Robyn Pellenat left to go on a holiday to Bali in 2011, she received some grim news. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I normally have my mammogram every two years, as recommended by my specialist. “But I had actually missed it for a year. “So then when my friend told me BreastscreenNT were in town in August, 2011, I thought, ‘well, I suppose I’d better go and book in’.” Ms Pellenat received a phone call from the organisation two days later, asking her if she could travel to Darwin for further tests. “They said there was a discrepancy, and they needed to take a closer look. “And so, I went over there and went straight into BreastscreenNT, where they found a mass.” The mass turned out to be breast cancer
in its early stages. Due to the early diagnosis, Ms Pellenat avoided having to go through chemotherapy treatment, but was still subjected to a long course of radiation. “We had to stay in Darwin for months. “My husband, Ralph, wanted to be with me, and we knew that there would be a lot of doctors appointments and more, so we decided to stay over there.” Ms Pellenat said attending BreastscreenNT for a mammogram and them having detected her cancer early saved her from going through the tough process of chemo. Doctors conducted surgery to remove the lump from Mrs Pellenat’s breast, and she has been on the road to recovery ever since. “I can highly recommend the free service that BreastscreenNT are providing for this town. “Even if it just saves one person, it’s well worth the effort to go up there.”
Breast Cancer survivor Robyn Pellenat at Nhulunbuy Community Library’s BreastscreenNT stand. BreastscreenNT will be at Miwatj Health providing free breast screening mammograms for women over the age of 40 years without any breast symptoms between: Monday, August 12, and Friday, August 23.
Rio Tinto Q2 iron-ore, copper output up, coking coal production drops RIO Tinto has reported increased production during the second quarter of the year for most of its commodities, compared with the second quarter of the previous year, miningweekly.com reports. Iron-ore production for the quarter increased by seven per cent to 66-million tonnes, while record first-half production, shipments and rail volumes were reported, despite a conveyor-belt breakage resulting in one of five shiploaders being sidelined for nearly three weeks, as well as unseasonal wet weather in the Pilbara.
First-half iron-ore production reached 120-million tonnes, as the company’s expansion programmes in the Pilbara increased. Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh said that, despite the challenging weather conditions in the Pilbara, the company’s 290-million-tonne-a-year iron-ore expansion remained on track to deliver first tonnes by the end of the third quarter. The Phase 2 expansion of the port, rail and power infrastructure to 360-million tonnes a year was also under way.
Meanwhile, mined copper during the quarter also increased by 10% to 146 200 t. Mr Walsh noted that a new milestone was reached in Mongolia, with the Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold mine making its first shipment of copper concentrate to China. The higher copper production in the second quarter was also driven by higher grades at the Kennecott Utah project, while mined copper production at Escondida also increased by 3% on
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1. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with improving which scientific instrument? 2. How many constellations are recognised by the International Astronomical Union: a) 88, b) 98, or c) 108? 3. Some types of flowers close their petals at night. This is an example of which phenomenon? 4. What is the name given to a large volume of ice formed by years of accumulated snow? 5. Preventers and relievers are types of medications used to treat which illness?
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1. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with improving the microscope. 2. There are a) 88 constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union. 3. Flowers closing their petals at night is an example of nyctinasty. 4. A glacier is a large volume of ice formed by years of accumulated snow. 5. Preventers and relievers are medications used to treat asthma.
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2012 figures. Rio also reported that aluminium production for the quarter was up by 7% to 901 000 t, while titanium dioxide feedstock production was up by 25% to 461 000 t. However, hard coking coal production for the quarter was down by 5%, to 1.9-million tonnes, with Australian production down 12% on the previous quarter. The mining giant reported that the drop in hard coking coal production
was largely as a result of the planned shutdown of the Kestrel mine coal handling and preparation plant for upgrade works, as part of the Kestrel mine expansion project. Coal production from Kestrel South was started in July, and would ramp up during a gradual transition of production as the existing mine wound down The project was expected to reach full capacity by the end of 2014, and produce an average of 5.7-million tonnes a year, over the next 20 years.
Sympathy Notices Peter McCue
27 Sep 1958 - 18 July 2013
Beloved husband of Kathy, loving father of Connolly, Ella and Liam, passed away suddenly in Nhulunbuy last Thursday. Forever in our hearts. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at Gove Boat Club on Saturday, July 27, commencing at 4pm. All family, friends and members of the community are most welcome to join us in sharing our memories of Peter. ✽✽✽✽✽✽ Kathy, Connolly, Ella and Liam, I will always have fond memories of Peter since our childhood days. Our hearts go out to you all through this trying time. Steve and Marie Pickup ✽✽✽✽✽✽ To Kathy, Connolly, Ella and Liam, Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. A loving husband and father and good friend, Peter will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Love Chris, Anne, Ciaran and Greta Byrne ✽✽✽✽✽✽ To Kathy, Connolly, Ella and Liam, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love Yvonne Finnan and family ✽✽✽✽✽✽ To Kathy, Connolly, Ella and Liam, Holding you in our thoughts and hearts at this sad time. We will cherish memories of fine food, good wine and great times with Peter. Love Peter, Bernice and family ✽✽✽✽✽✽ To the McCue Family, Peter was a wonderful contributor to community groups and was always willing to lend a hand. A generous spirit and a quiet achiever - he will be missed by many in our town. Committee and members of • Captain Cook Community Centre • Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club • Gove Arts Theatre ✽✽✽✽✽✽ To Kathy, Connolly, Ella & Liam, Kerry & Therese and the McCue Family, Loving thoughts will be with you always. Will miss Peter dearly. Love and peace, Terri McCubbin. Arafura Times
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NEWS/BOOK REVIEW
BOOK REVIEW: Protect land rights in the Constitution: Wali Take a trip to Laklak’s Country Welcome to My Country, by Laklak Burarrwanga and family, with Dr Sarah Wright, Dr Sandie Suchet-Pearson and Dr Kate Lloyd.
NORTHERN Land Council Chairman Wali Wunungmurra (right) has urged Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to move faster on constitutional reform. Mr Wunungmurra said that regardless of who wins office at the upcoming Federal election, Aboriginal people’s land rights should be protected in the Constitution. “I think we need to go further and I know some people may disagree with me,” said Mr Wunungmurra, one of the surviving signatories of the 1963 Yirrkala Bark Petitions. “I’d like to see the Land Rights Act itself becoming inserted into the Constitution of Australia; to protect it from people watering it down and tearing it apart. “I personally think that that would be a safe place (for it).” Mr Wunungmurra talked to Mr Rudd about the matter, at the 50-year celebrations of the bark petitions in Yirrkala. “We had a general meeting with him (Mr Rudd) and I said to him that things aren’t happening fast enough on Aboriginal settle-
BE inspired by the story of a flourishing Aboriginal community, centred on a beautiful beach in East Arnhem Land. Laklak Burarrwanga and her family invite readers to take an imagined tour of their Country, based at the Bawaka Homeland. The crystal waters of the local beach are full of fish, turtle, crab and stingray. The land behind offers bush fruits, pandanus for weaving, wood for spears and all kinds of other useful and rare materials. This land is rich with meaning, too, with signs and stories. Laklak says that in the Yolngu world, there is a library in the land. “You can’t destroy it. “If you burn it, it grows again. “The land is full of more knowledge than you can imagine.” Woven through the book are elements of Laklak’s own story, from her long walk across Arnhem Land as a child to her people’s fight for land rights and for schooling that includes their own language. Vivid, eloquent and inspiring, Welcome to My Country is a unique portrait of a proud and successful Indigenous community. Ros Moriarty, author of Kangaroos Hop, Ten Scared Fish and Listening to Country, said Welcome to My Country is a beautifully warm, inviting experience. “It is an enticing journey into the heart of Yolgnu life, in all its wonder across the physical, artistic and spiritual world.” ABOUT THE AUTHORS Laklak Burarrwanga and her three sisters and daughter are elders and caretakers for Bawaka Country. Their co-authors are three non-Indigenous academics from Newcastle and Macquarie universities who have been adopted into the family. These eight women have worked together since 2006, and have written two books and several articles together.
ments,” Mr Wunungmurra said. “But there was nothing definite said as there is an election happening. “I think the people at Yirrkala will let him think about these things and we will wait and see what happens.” Mr Wunungmurra was just 17-years-old when he signed the two bark petitions which kick-started the Aboriginal land rights movement.
Laklak has written and translated books for the Yirrkala Community School, and has helped to establish a family-owned tourism business, Bawaka Cultural Experiences. She is a member of the Yothu Yindi Garma Foundation and the National Museum of Women in Art. Welcome to My Country is available now at Yirrkala Arts Centre. 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
East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000
Arnhem Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Isobel Murray P: 0435 822 107, 8987 2120
East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357
Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. Contact: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 E: nhulunbuyba@gmail.com Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com Captain Cook Comunity Centre Captain Cook Community Centre President: Richard Webb M: 0404 351 839 E: richard.webb@riotinto.com Endeavour Room Bookings: Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Gove Arts Theatre Contact: Chris Andrews P: 0428 856 392 E: sma44324@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Playgroup Contact: Cassie McIllree P: 0418 322 719 E: nhulunbuyplaygroup@gmail.com
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640 Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311 Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292
Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291
Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256
Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139
Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877
Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Steve Dowzard P: 0417 833 060
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au
Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Maria Akapita (NCNC Director), P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Thu 25
Fri 26
Time 0340 1012 1610 2150
Time 0431 1055 1658 2239
Time 0517 1133 1741 2327
Ht 0.12 2.64 0.89 3.08
Ht 0.08 2.71 0.75 3.11
Ht 0.10 2.76 0.65 3.06
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Sat 27
Sun 28
Mon 29
Tue 30
Time 0600 1209 1824
Time 0011 0640 1245 1906
Time 0056 0719 1322 1949
Time 0143 0758 1401 2036
Ht 0.18 2.78 0.59
Ht 2.92 0.31 2.76 0.58
Ht 2.71 0.49 2.72 0.62
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WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
W/E July 14 W/E July 14 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
6818
1794
6100
1605
718
189
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Tuesday 09/07
6508
1713
6100
1605
408
108
Wednesday 10/07
5351
1408
5700
1500
-349
-92
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Thursday 11/07
6191
1629
6600
1737
-409
-108
Friday 12/07
6396
1683
6100
1605
296
78
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Saturday 13/07
5786
1523
5600
1474
186
49
5492
1445
5200
1368
292
77
42542 11195 41400 10894
1142
301
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
LAST QTR
Ht 2.45 0.70 2.64 0.68
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
Monday 08/07
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 24
Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268.
RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502
Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Maria Akapita P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au
Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045 Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
Sunday 14/07 TOTAL
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details Temperature (oC) Max Min Rainfall Monday 15 28.7 19.2 0.8 Tuesday 16 29.0 22.5 NIL Wednesday 17 29.4 20.4 0.2 Thursday 18 29.3 17.3 NIL Friday 19 29.8 19.0 0.6 Saturday 20 29.6 20.9 TCE Sunday 21 28.4 23.5 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 5.8 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, July 15 to Sunday, July 21
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1014.5 hPa on Monday Min: 1009.3 hPa on Saturday Averages for the month of July Max temp: 27.7 Min temp: 20.2 Rainfall: 18.4 mm
SPORT/NEWS
Indigenous people urged to enrol
GOVE’S indigenous people have been urged to enrol to vote following on from NAIDOC week celebrations. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has urged all eligible Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders to enrol to vote or update their enrolment details ahead of the federal election. AEC NT Indigenous and
TIPSTERS were in sparkling form in round 19 of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL footy tipping competition on the weekend. A total of nine tipsters picked the winners of the five games played, while a further 14 missed only one. Monday night’s game between the Rabbitohs and the Dragons was not completed by the time the Arafura Times went to press. Those who did not record a perfect record struggled with the Warriors’ win against the Tigers and the Panthers’ big loss to the Knights. Those with five winners were VanDam, Putty, grimmus8u, Killer, Halwes, broccoli, Malkzok1, Jeremy 4X and Luke Cole. This week’s count also takes into account last Wednesday night’s State-of-Origin victory
by the Maroons. There has been a change on the top of the leaderboard with Kaffir (4) being joined by Andres Hoffman (4) on 99. Marlinman (3) lost his share of the lead with two wrong with 98. Graham Hughes (4) has been joined by Wayno (4) on 96. Jez (4), doodlesuckernobagchc (4) and Malkzok1 (5) are on 94. 93: Putty (5), grimmus8u (5), Jeremy 4X (5). 92: Killer (5), Halwes (5), Travis Dehnert (4), 91: VanDam (5), 90: Tanya Hoffman (4). 89: Broccoli (5), Luke Cole (5), 87: Duggie (4), 86: aaron tilley (4), 85: Shaun Dennis (3) 85: waggy (3). The winner of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL tipping competition wins $500.
Tipsters stunned STUNNING upsets by the Suns and the Crows stunned tipsters in round 17 of the Arafura Times/ Arnhem Club AFL footy tipping competition on the weekend. Clearly no one got all nine winners correct when only one (Agron) predicted the Suns raining on the Magpies’ parade and only three - Noni Dj, govegal and VanDam - were on the Crows’ bandwagon against the Cats. The best on offer was seven winners - Spudly, Noni Dj, Tracey xxxx, David Gibson, pleb, Darren Nunn and Marlinman. There were 17 with six correct. Pleb (7 winners) increased the margin to two and now sits on 113, two ahead of Darren Nunn (7) on 111.
Waggy (6) dropped back to third on 110 with hayden4x (6). Crackers (6), David Gibson (7) are on 109. 108: Duggie (6). Travis Dehnert dropped down the ladder after being in a prominent position recording only three winners to now on 106 to be joined by Kaffir (6), Aussie Joe (6), WestAussieGirl136 (6), Forbesy (4). 105: Tanya Hoffman (4), Wayno (6), Woodsgal (6). 102: Jeremy 4X (4), Spudly (7), Marlinman (7). 101: Andres Hoffman (5). 100: Dobbo (4), KaRon1 (5), Agron (6). Jendj (6), Maggie May (6). The winner of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club AFL tipping competition wins $750.
NRL Tipping Competition
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14
W Tigers
Warriors
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14
Raiders
Eels
0
40
Roosters
Sharks
0
14
Panthers
Knights
32
38
Sea Eagles Titans
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DRAW ROUND 20
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ROUND 19 RESULTS (home team first)
$500 for the WINNER
phone, tablet or computer - it’s really easy,” said Mr Clifford. For more information visit the new Indigenous page on the AEC website at www.aec. gov.au/indigenous or call 13 23 26.
Change on top of the NRL leaderboard
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Name KAFFIR Andres Hoffman marlinman Wayno Graham Hughes Malkzok1 doodles Jez PUTTY Jeremy 4X
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NRL LADDER Total Score Total Margin AFTER ROUND 19 99 99 98 96 96 94 94 94 93 93
183 250 212 191 267 225 245 269 238 241
(July 26 – 29, home team first)
1 Rabbitohs
9
Panthers
2 Roosters
10 Titans
3 Storm
11 Warriors
4 Sea Eagles
12 Broncos
5 Knights
13 Cowboys
6 Bulldogs
14 W Tigers
7 Sharks
15 Dragons
8 Raiders
16 Eels
all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Arafura Times nor sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators. The results will be provided in the Arafura Times, the Arafura Times website and the competition
Friday, July 26 Saturday, July 27 Sunday, July 28
Monday, July 29
LEADERS AFTER ROUND 17
Carlton
16.13.109
Bulldogs
11.10.76
13.17.95
Hawthorn
11.11.77
GWS Giants Essendon
18.8.116
18.8.116
GC Suns
C’wood
11.12.78
13.14.92
St Kilda
Port Adel
14.13.97
11.9.75
Melbourne
Brisbane
13.16.94
12.12.84
Richmond
Fremantle
8.9.57
14.10.94
Adelaide
Geelong
14.8.92
11.13.79
WC Eagles
Sydney
17.11.113
Name pleb Darren Nunn hayden4x waggy David Gibson crackers Duggie Forbesy Aussie_Joe KAFFIR
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Total Score Total Margin 113 483 111 391 110 285 110 312 109 305 109 457 108 402 106 347 106 364 106 415
Hawthorn Essendon Geelong Sydney Fremantle Richmond C’wood Port Adel Carlton
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Dragons
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Titans
Rabbitohs
Warriors
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Knights
Roosters
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operator’s website after each round. Staff from the Arafura Times and sponsors are ineligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the prize value will be divided among the joint winners. No substitution of prizes for cash. Residents with local postcode and subscribers only eligible to enter and win prizes.
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is computer generated, with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Arafura Times or sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators. The results will be provided in the Arafura Times, the Arafura Times website and the
Friday, July 26 Saturday, July 27
Sunday, July 28
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Hawthorn Carlton Nth Melb GWS Giants St Kilda Adelaide Brisbane WC Eagles Richmond
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maroons’ EIGHT STRAIGHT STATE-of-ORIGIN, JULY 17
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
THERE would’ve been a fair few Queensland supporters with sore heads around town last Thursday morning, after a night of celebrating yet another State-of-Origin series win. The Maroons have now made it eight wins straight, although for much of the game it seemed like both teams could’ve taken it home. Gove Boat Club put on a free bbq and a big screen on the night, while the Walkabout Tavern hosted an evening of giveaways and fun. After a tight tussle, the end score of the game saw Queensland defeat NSW, 12-10. For NSW fans, as the saying goes; there’s always next season. ABOVE LEFT: A night to remember (or maybe not...) for Eddie, Rohan, Biana, Ben and Jake at the Walkabout. ABOVE RIGHT: Mick and Janice soaking in the glory. LEFT: CANE TOAD FEVER: David Wirrpanda, Uriah Yunupingu, Matt Yunupingu, Bevan Yunupingu and Neil Gurruwiwi. RIGHT: Jordynne Boyd, Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor, Zoe Hutchison and Emily Osborne. BELOW: THE BARBEQUE CREW: Donna and Ella MacMahon and Rowena Stokell cooked up a free bbq dinner at the Boatie.
ABOVE: Faye Alvoen with Georgie, Dawn and Dave Hodgson. RIGHT: Grace Wunungmurra, Wendy Blitner and Sheryl Wunungmurra enjoyed a meal at the Walkie. BELOW: CAN’T WIN ‘EM ALL: Ferni Burnell and Serema Jackson.
ABOVE: Ashleigh Berry and Cassandra Pelcz. BELOW: Kirsty and Leighton Trost setting up for a memorable evening at the Boat Club.
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Battles for the ball at Ski Beach
Nguykal player Kade McDonald pulls a screaming mark from the heavens.
SKI Beach Oval played gladiator’s ring for all of last Saturday’s GAFL matches. In the first game, Saints took a win from Baywara, after a fourth-quarter blitz. The 2pm match saw Yirrkala side Nguykal thump Gapuwiyak, meeting them with a half-time score of 49 to 7. Although Gapuwiyak picked up in the third and fourth quarters, they couldn’t gain control. At 4pm was the centre-piece game, between Gopu and Djarrak. After a hard battle, Djarrak grabbed a 26-point lead. All teams are now building up to the GAFL Grand Final, on September 28. Saints 13-6-84 v Baywara 10-8-68. Nguykal 20-10-130 v Gapuwiyak; 8-1-49. Djarrak 17-7-109 v Gopu; 13-5-83 Next weekend’s fixtures kick-off of Saturday, July 27, Town Oval from 2pm.
IT’S MINE: Djarrak snatches a floater.
A Gapuwiyak player sprints for a quick pick-up.
Gopu player Marshall Gurruwiwi on the run from Djarrak.
Deadly running at the Rock
ABOVE: Team Yirrkala receiving their medals from Rob de Castella. From left: Shikera Baxter, Graham Wurramarrba, Roberta Munungurritj, Nathan Djerrkura and Rob de Castella. LEFT: Yirrkala’s Shikera Baxter during her 3km run. RIGHT: Athlete Nathan Djerrkura during his 5km run. YIRRKALA athletes have run to silver glory, grabbing second place at the second annual Deadly Fun Run Championships at Uluru. The small South Australian community of Murray Bridge won the event, held over July 13 and 14. More than 50 athletes aged be-
tween nine and 56 and representing five Indigenous communities from across the country descended on the red centre for the all-Indigenous running festival, with juniors taking on a 3km course and seniors tackling 5km. Four outstanding runners from
Yirrkala took part in the event, including GAFL footy player Nathan Djerrkura, who is also part of the squad for the Indigenous Marathon Project. Notable performances were: Nathan Djerrkura: 1st place, senior men, 16-29 years.
Shikera Baxter: 2nd place, junior women, 12-16 years. Graham Wurramarrba: 3rd place, junior men, 12-16 years. Participating communities included Alice Springs, Yirrlaka and Tiwi Islands from the Northern Territory, Mossman from Queensland
and Murray Bridge from South Australia. The Deadly Fun Run Series is an initiative set up by Rob de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project, and aims to promote healthy living and increase participation in running in remote Indigenous communities.
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