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Countdown on in race for Lingiari By MATT GARRICK WITH less than two weeks until the September 7 Federal election, candidates for the local seat of Lingiari have moved their campaigns into full swing. The two major parties, the Country Liberal Party (CLP) and the Australian Labor Party (ALP), have come out with their guns blazing, highlighting what they see as the other team’s flaws.
NHULUNBUY’S branch of NT Fire and Rescue Services have been undertaking strategic burns around the region for the last month or so, and last Wednesday began burning around the Town Lagoon. Although the fire-fighters had made sure the area was completely protected from the fires, the flames
still made for some spectacular scenery as they leapt from tree-to-tree. Next on the agenda for the buring will be Mount Saunders from this week. More information and photos, page 5.> Photos: MATT BURMAN
And both major parties have Gove locked in their sights. The Arafura Times recently received a letter from Country Liberal’s candidate Tina MacFarlane titled My message to Gove: I am listening and working for you. Ms MacFarlane claims that if elected, the Coalition would underwrite the gas pipeline to Gove, subject to due diligence. Continued Page 3 >>
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special-needs students at Nhulunbuy High School. The Queens have been tirelessly raising funds for the cause, and were finally able to handover the keys to the high school last Monday, August 19. Variety Queen Angie Moyle said the group was stoked that a bus would now be available for the community. “It is a way of giving back to the community that continuously supports the Queens in their fundraising events. “Nhulunbuy High School is the owner of the bus with access available to Nhulunbuy Primary and
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Anglicare.” The donation of the bus will allow the students to access local venues and participate in a variety of community activities. The bus is fitted with a wheelchair ramp and lift, for use by students confined to a wheelchair. It was officially handed over to the school by the NT Variety Club Appeal Chairman Jimmy Doyle, who flew over from Darwin for the occasion. Mr Doyle said it was a great feeling to know that every dollar raised by the charity was going to help kids in the NT. For the presentation, he was joined by some of the local members of the Gove Variety Queens. The special needs students at the high school were very excited about the new bus, and to show their appreciation put on a special morning tea for Mr Doyle and the local Queens. Over the last 15 years, Queens have raised in excess of $800,000 and won the Northern Territory Top Hat award - highest fundraiser award - for most of those years. The Queens are all volunteers dedicating their time to the very worthy cause of Variety the Children’s Charity, working directly with families and organisations on the mission to empower children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn.
THE QUEENS OF GOVE: Angie Moyle, Raewyn Huddy, Coral Dennerley, Angie Morris, Chris Putland and Liz Pickett. RIGHT: Students Jaylin Perry-Maymuru, Quinn Jorgensen, Peter Jacobs and Jason Hennig express their gratitude.
Akram shares stories of his lucky life in coming to Oz
Young Australian of the Year Akram Azimi with kids from Nhulunbuy Primary.
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FOR a pretty regular 26-year-old, Young Australian of the Year for 2013 Akram Azimi has a lot on his plate. Since he was announced as the winner of the prestigious award on January 25, he has visited over 100 schools across the country, from cities to small towns, spreading a message of positivity, anti-violence and unity. Akram was in the region last week, where he spent time at schools in Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala, talking and listening with students. He regaled anecdotes about his youth as a refugee escaping from Afghanistan into neighbouring Pakistan through a treacherous mountain range. “My mother and father ate nothing, while my brother and I had two juice boxes each for the entire trip,” he said. He looks at his family’s escape from his war-torn birthplace as one of the “golden tickets” he has scored in life’s lucky lottery draw. He said by looking at his past, he finds a way to draw empathy from the students he meets. “I am incredibly lucky to have come to Australia. “It’s something we all have in common. “When we look at the good fortune we
have of living in Australia - a peaceful, democratic society where people are not shooting at each other - one can feel gratitude, and let that gratitude fill our hearts.” Akram won the Aussie of the Year award for his role as a dedicated mentor to young Indigenous people in remote regions of north Western Australia. He said winning the award hasn’t changed him, other than made him a better time manager. “My values haven’t changed. “I haven’t changed. “My friends are always very quick to remind me that, ‘Hey Akram, you’re really important; but only to us’.” Now just finished a speaking tour of the NT, he said one thing he has learnt was how kids in remote regions such as Gove come across as very down-to-earth. “Unlike the big city, kids don’t live atomised lives. “They’re active, contributing members of the community. “They know the mayor, they know who owns the shops, they know everybody’s name - and that produces good rounded human beings.” Akram has now wrapped up his speaking tour to head back to his home in Perth.
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New structure for Gove Hospital FROM the start of 2014, changes are coming for the organisational structure of Gove District Hospital. Under the announced changes, Health and Hospital Services will be statutory authorities and operate separately from the Department of
Health Former Palmerston Mayor Annette Burke will chair the Top End Health Services Board as of next year. Health Minister Robyn Lambley said the Territory was
fortunate to have the expertise and experience of Ms Burke to lead the new board of management from the start-up phase. “The boards have an important part to play in the on-going roll-out of health and hospital services.”
She said that when they begin formally operating next year, To p E n d H e a l t h Services will have carriage over Royal Darwin, Katherine and Gove hospitals.
Coronial inquest into death of Gove woman A CORONIAL inquest was held in Darwin last week over the case of a Nhulunbuy mother who died after a flesh-eating bacterial infection broke out on her leg in 2011. Sara Hampel, 21, died of a heart attack in a CareFlight plane that was about to take off from Nhulunbuy airport to Royal Darwin Hospital on October 14, 2011.
The coronial inquest, which ran from August 20 to 22, heard that an autopsy concluded Ms Hampel had died of multiple organ failure after her body was overwhelmed by a Group A streptococcal infection, which caused sepsis and a flesh-eating bacteria to break out on her right leg. Counsel Assisting the Coroner Mark Thomas said a key part of the inquest was the fact Ms
Hampel had not been correctly diagnosed early enough and was therefore not given antibiotics until almost 12 hours after she was first admitted to Nhulunbuy Hospital. He said the doctor who treated Ms Hampel in Gove was at her “wits’ end as to what to do”. “She examined her from top to toe and noted that she was screaming continuously,” he said.
It was heard that the Nhulunbuy doctor had sought advice from a Royal Darwin Hospital registrar throughout the day. The inquest has now been completed, with Coroner Greg Cavanagh now in the process of putting together the findings from the hearing. The findings will be published online as soon as they are finished, which could take over a month.
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Lawrie ejected during a Gas2Gove debate THE Leader of the Northern Territory Labor Party, Delia Lawrie, was last week ejected from parliament for 24 hours during a heated debate about Gas-to-Gove. During sittings in Darwin on Wednesday, August 21, the Territory parliament erupted into a slanging match about Gas-to-Gove, with multiple ministers and shadow ministers getting involved. The furore began with the Chief Minister Adam Giles reading a renewed statement about his stance on Gas-to-Gove to the parliament. At the end of the statement the minister stated that he had requested a meeting with the new Acting Chief Executive and President of Rio Tinto/Pacific Aluminium to brief him on the Northern Territory government’s current gas supply proposal. “A proposal I believe provides enough gas to support the continued operation of the refinery as Rio Tinto and the Northern Territory government work together to bring new gas sources into the
market.” This was answered promptly by an angry member for Nhulunbuy, Lynne Walker, who branded the government’s handling of the gas issue a “debacle”. “He will not front up to the people of Gove and talk to them directly about why he made the announcement he did cynically, politically, on a public holiday, when six months before that people thought their future was secure. “I still ask him to come to Gove, meet with people and talk about why offering less gas was a better deal on the table.” What ensued was heated argy-bargy between the Liberal and Labor teams, which included Ms Walker being called “a disgrace”, Minister for Health Robyn Lambley branded a “hypocrite” and a “fool” and Treasurer David Tollner as “paranoid”. The lengthy debate eventuated in a one-on-one bun-fight between Mr Tollner and Ms Lawrie.
Ms Lawrie called on the government to hear her out “for democracy, for not gagging”. “Will you hear the Leader of the Opposition out on Gas-to-Gove in your statement, or will you continue to hide, gag and shut-down and use the weight of your numbers in this Chamber to shut down debate?” The Opposition Leader continued to attest she was being gagged from speaking about Gas-to-Gove, shouting statements like, “You are gagging me to your shame!” The annoyance from the Deputy Speaker Gary Higgins reached a head and he ejected Ms Lawrie from the Parliament. Ms Lawrie responded by calling Mr Higgins an “embarrassment”. The Northern Territory Government released a statement that afternoon which labelled Ms Lawrie’s actions in Parliament as a “dummy-spit”. The Gas-to-Gove debate was adjourned that afternoon to continue at a later date.
Countdown on in race for the seat of Lingiari in Federal poll << From Page 1 “We will look to form a consortium to guarantee gas supply, if the refinery guarantees to stay open for 20 years. That is the best way you get long-term guarantees for the people of Nhulunbuy.” Incumbent member for Lingiari and ALP candidate Warren Snowdon echoed the CLP’s pledge to working on getting Gas-to-Gove. “The Labor Government has committed to supporting the Gove community and working towards the goal of delivering Gas-to-Gove.
“Under Labor we are undertaking the due diligence process to guarantee a financial loan for the Katherine to Gove pipeline, that will take place.” He said the only thing that has threatened this process was the decision by the CLP to backflip on the deal it struck earlier this year and to offer less gas. Also on the ALP’s agenda for Gove, Mr Snowdon said, was upgrading local schools and the highway. “Labor’s $25 million investment to upgrade the Central Arnhem Road delivers safer, better access while
also creating new opportunities for economic development including more competitive freight options. “Under Labor’s Better Schools Plan, Nhulunbuy Primary would be $4.3 million better off over the next six years, and Yirrkala School would receive an extra $1.4 million over that same time.” Ms MacFarlane criticised the work of the incumbent for complacency during his last term in office. “The families in Gove deserve better and I will stand up to get better services for them. “I will fight to provide more
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ABOVE: The Governor-General Quentin Bryce meets students and residents on Bickerton Island. RIGHT: The Governor-General joins local women weaving art works at the Anindilyawaka Arts and Cultural Centre. ALTHOUGH she didn’t pop into Nhulunbuy on this trip, Governor-General Quentin Bryce did manage to spend a few days in the East Arnhem region. During a recent seven-day tour of the Northern Territory, Ms Bryce flew into Groote Eylandt on August 15 where she toured sites and met with a number of organisations. As part of her three-day visit to the region, Ms Bryce visited the Angurugu Linguistic Centre, the Women’s Centre and the Angurugu Shire Council offices. Here she received a brief on Anindilyawaka culture and was shown aspects of a cross-cultural course offered through the Anindilyawaka Land Council. She then visited the Angurugu School, the local trade centre and the Anindilyawaka Arts and Cultural Centre. At the arts centre Ms Bryce viewed a weaving demonstration and met with local women. Later, at Dugong Beach Resort, she hosted a dinner for community leaders. The following day Ms Bryce visited the Sea Cucumber Processing Facility in Umbakumba and received a brief on the facility and met with staff. Afterwards, at the Groote Eylandt Rangers Program, the Governor-General met with Indigenous Rangers, viewed the
facilities and met with University of Queensland students researching wildlife on the island. She also managed to take in a trip to nearby Bickerton Island, where she met with students and staff at the local Milyakburra School. On August 17 she met with with management and staff at the Groote Eylandt Mining Company, and visited culturally significant rock-art sites. Ms Bryce’s tour to the Territory also saw her visit the towns of Alice Springs and Batchelor and the communities of Ti Tree and Utopia.
GhostNets given second lease on life THE organisation which removes abandoned fishing nets from our seas and waterways has been brought back to life with funding from the Federal Government. Just days before the Federal Election was called, it was announced that GhostNets Australia would be kept afloat by the government. GhostNets Australia had its funding application rejected earlier in the year and was forced to close in June. But the organisation is back, after signing a two-year contract worth $600,000. Ghost Nets Project Coordinator Riki Gunn said the organisation was overjoyed to have been given a second lease on life. “This means we will be able to continue to
create a legacy for ranger groups around the Cape. “We can do this by providing the tools for them to carry on the work of removing ghost nets, without the support of GhostNets Australia, after the two years is up.” Ms Gunn said these tools included setting-up an online data system so rangers could locate where ghost-net hotspots were situated. Local Aboriginal Corporation Dhimurru says the funding means good news for the region’s marine life. Since 2002, GhostNets Australia has removed more than 12,000 fishing nets from waters across northern Australia, saving thousands of sea creatures.
You can download a copy of Framing the Future from www.nt.gov.au/framingthefuture Have your say… Framing the Future is currently a draft blueprint and the Government invites public feedback. Online: www.nt.gov.au/framingthefuture Email: framingthefuture@nt.gov.au Post: Framing the Future, GPO Box 4396, Darwin NT 0801.
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Ranger petition taken to Parliament AN ongoing battle to keep the position of a Parks and Wildlife ranger based in Gove has been taken to the Northern Territory Parliament. Earlier in the year it was announced by the Minister for Parks and Wildlife Matt Conlan that funding for Parks and Wildlife senior ranger John ‘Stretch’ Papple would be substantially reduced and the ranger services
would be delivered remotely rather than locally. Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker last Wednesday presented a petition signed by over 440 local petitioners to the parliament, asking the government to reverse their decision and keep the position funded and locally-based. The government funding for the position ceased on June 30. Mr Papple, who is embedded with local Aboriginal Corporation Dhimurru, has since been given a lifeline by Dhimurru,
who have managed to come up with the funds to keep the position alive at least until the end of the calendar year. The petition stated that the only NT Parks and Wildlife ranger position on the Gove Peninsula was vital in supporting the interests of caring for country, training and employment programs for Yolngu rangers. It also stated that the position offered a critical public service with wildlife management, including crocodile management.
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Protecting the town from bushfires LOCAL fire-fighters have been busy in recent weeks protecting Nhulunbuy from the possibility of bushfires later in the dry season. To lessen the chances of fires encroaching on the town’s infrastructure, the local branch of Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Services has been conducting strategic burns around town. At present they are halfway through the burns’ program of eight strategic areas, which aims to get rid of 70 per cent of fuel loads - dry scrub and vegetation which would ignite like petrol if hit by a bushfire. So far, burns have been undertaken in South Side, Industrial and at the Town Lagoon. On Wednesday, August 28 (today), burns will be undertaken on the Beagle Court/Whitewood Court side of Mt Saunders from sunset. The week following, burns will happen on the other side of Mt Saunders, near Contractors, Klyn Court and Wuyal Road. Burns are also planned for the Powerline Track, behind Nhulunbuy Christian College, and near the Surf Club. Officer-in-Charge at Nhulunbuy Fire Station Colin Snowden said now was the perfect time to conduct the burns, also known as ‘cool burns’, with low wind and humidity. “We aim for low-scorch height, so we can preserve local fauna. “We’re trying to put buffer zones in to protect local infrastructure, in case a big fire comes in.” Mr Snowden said this year’s threat of bushfires was lower than previous years, due to the below-average wet season. Dhimurru rangers will be assisting the crew of auxiliary and volunteer fire-fighters with the Mt Saunders burns. Residents who suffer from asthma have been urged to stay indoors while the burns are happening, and listen to announcements regarding the burns on Gove FM. Fire-fighters have also urged locals to properly dispose of green waste using blue bins provided, to lessen the amounts of fuel loads around town.
Strategic burn undertaken at the Town Lagoon last Wednesday, August 14. Photo: Matt Burman.
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NBN connects remote Laynhapuy Homelands THE National Broadband Network (NBN) has arrived in Baniyala Homeland in East Arnhem Land, connecting the remote Indigenous community with the world through high-speed satellite internet. Baniyala now boasts one of the first NBN Interim Satellite connections in the region, and is a leading community
in the Australian NBN rollout. Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, or Laynha, instigated the NBN connection in April 2013 through an application to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The Baniyala health clinic, ranger station and office are now online via
new NBN satellite dishes. Laynha Chairman Barayuwa Mununggurr said Laynha was very happy to be associated with the connection of the Homelands with this new technology. “Yolngu want to be able to live on their traditional clan lands while at the same time being able to communicate with the outside world.”
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Baniyala, also known as Yilpara, is a Yolngu Homeland community located on the shores of Blue Mud Bay, approximately three hours drive from Nhulunbuy. Home to about 100 Yolngu residents, the community has a school, clinic, store, and burgeoning cultural tourism industry. Laynha is in process of establishing further NBN connections across seven other Homeland communities - Barrkira, Dhalinybuy, Dhuruputjpi, Gangan, Garrthalala, Gurrumurru and Wandawuy. In these Homelands, existing satellite connections are prohibitively slow and expensive. Homeland leaders are enthusiastic about the prospect of high capacity internet access. The Baniyala community will now be able to discuss Homelands business face-to-face via video-calling, and with further NBN rollouts in process across Laynhapuy Homelands, they will soon be able to meet remotely with other Homeland leaders. In Baniyala, the NBN will allow for download speeds of up to 6Mbps, with each satellite connection providing 10GB shaped data allowance each month. NBN connection will help the Baniyala community access the Money
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NEWS FOR a town of just 4000 people, raising a $75,000 donation to help fund finding a cure for cancer is no easy feat. But Nhulunbuy has proved it was possible, with the final counts from Relay For Life tabbing up over that amount, to be donated to the Cancer Council. The Relay For Life event, put together by a volunteer committee of Fiona Pearce, Sally Putland, Jenny Preest, Wendy Troe and Fiona Stimpson, was held at Hindle Oval to raise awareness of cancer on August 17 and 18. Cancer Council worker Loren Imbriano, who was there to lend a hand, said she was amazed watching the dynamic community in action. “There was a great energy around the oval all night; everyone was focused on making this year the best ever. “People of all ages supported the event during the day to walk thirty minutes here, an hour there, while many stuck around to enjoy the entertainment, activities and community spirit. “Nhulunbuy people showed what Territory tough is all about - it’s a great community that works together and stands together on many fronts including health. “It was such a great Relay,” Loren said. The Cancer Council NT has thanked the Nhulunbuy community for their generosity and support. “The outstanding support received proves that the people of Gove are truly committed to the fight against cancer,” a Cancer Council spokesman said.
Locals open their hearts (and wallets)
Relay for Life committee for 2013 with Cancer Council officials.
Food-fight more important than Gas2Gove debate
A DEBATE about Gas-to-Gove disintegrated into a bizarre banquet of insults last Wednesday, with Treasurer David Tollner (right) making repeated references to the Leader of the Opposition’s eating habits. Mr Tollner claimed that Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie (left) had rushed out of a previous debate about Gas-to-Gove to start “scoffing food” organised for a school group from his electorate. He used the claim about food to say that Ms Lawrie did not have commitment to the Gas-toGove debate. “While I was here taking up my time responding to your censure motion, you were up there eating my food. “It is more important that the Opposition Leader ducks upstairs and steals sandwiches from school kids than sitting here.” He then later said he was “informed she does not eat sausage rolls”, a comment which he was immediately asked to withdraw. Mr Tollner withdrew the statement, then continued by asking the Opposition Leader further cuisine questions. “What were you eating, Opposition Leader? You ate all the lamingtons, did you?” Ms Lawrie told the Parliament the remarks made by the Treasurer were offensive. “The remarks referring to me tucking into a variety of foods and drinks and whatever I can get my hand on. “It is not factually correct, and is also offensive and totally irrelevant to the topic and discussion.” The matter was finally pulled to a close with Deputy Speaker Gary Higgins saying the barbs were not offensive, but “annoying”. “I have not found any of the words offensive. “I have found them annoying, so if we could stick with the subject please, Treasurer.” The Gas-to-Gove debate was ajourned soon after, with Ms Lawrie being ejected from the parliament on a non-sandwich related matter.
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What’s On
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letters to the editor/comment Yirrkala celebrations not for political point-scoring IN response to Kendall Trudgen’s letter (40 years of fighting for Yirrkala kids - Arafura Times Edition 953), I find it saddening that Mr Trudgen finds it acceptable to grandstand and point-score regarding the celebrations of Bilingual Education at Yirrkala School. Instead of focusing on the
positive aspects of Bilingual Education, Mr Trudgen used this opportunity to talk about negatives. My understanding is that you were not even present for Ms Walker’s speech! Surely Ms Walker would have been invited to speak by the Yambirrta School Council?
For you to focus on and make negative statements regarding Ms Walker’s speech takes away from the celebration and is disrespectful. I would expect that a person such as yourself would know that times of celebration are for that celebration. Your letter was a tirade of
negativity and diminished all the positives that there were to celebrate. I hope that in future you can embrace and enjoy celebrations and not use them for your own grandstanding and political pointscoring. Jason Craige, Yirrkala.
CLP’s ‘Watergate’ dominates Territory Parliament Cockatoo tree, Nhulunbuy. PHOTO MATT GARRICK
WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Barefoot Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Wednesday. Open Mic Wednesdays Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Every Thursday. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Friday. Jag the Joker, Arnhem Club, tickets from 5-6pm, draw 6-9pm. Every Saturday. Goose Club (tickets on sale from 11.30am), and Jam Session from 1pm at the Arnhem Club. Every Friday & Saturday. Double Trouble live in the Beer Garden, 9pm-3am @ The Arnhem Club. Every Friday & Saturday. DJ Wil.K The Baddist, live in The Jam, 9pm 'til late - Walkabout Tavern. Every Monday. Trivia at the Arnhem Club, from 6-8pm. Every Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.
AUGUST Fri 30 and Sat 31. DJ Owe The Boss and Amy Young at the Arnhem Club. Sat 31. NCL Art and Craft Market, 9am-12pm, Gove Aquatic Centre, hosted by Gove Netball. Sat 31. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE.
SEPTEMBER Sun 1. Father's Day @ Boat Club. Music, food, facepainting from 12pm. Sat 7. Federal Election. Sat 7. NCC Movie Night: The Incredibles. Nhulunbuy Christian College Oval, gates open 5.30pm. Gold coin donation for entry. Food available. Sat 7. Open Race, Nhulunbuy Speedway, races start at 7.30pm. Mon 9. Bridging the Gap Seminar, Day 1, Nhulunbuy. Hosted by Author Richard Trudgen. Info: 1300 501 795. Tue 10. Bridging the Gap Seminar, Day 2, Nhulunbuy. Hosted by Author Richard Trudgen. Info: 1300 501 795. Sat 14. Sail training, Boat Club, 9am - 11.30am. FREE. Sat 14. Poly Festival Party with DJ Drunx and Double Trouble, 9pm-3am @ The Arnhem Club.
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LAST week’s parliamentary sittings in Darwin were largely dominated by Federal issues which is par for the course in the lead up to the Federal election. This included the controversy associated with Tina MacFarlane, the CLP candidate for Lingiari, and the granting of a water licence to her Mataranka property worth many thousands of dollars. Question time is an opportunity for the Opposition to ask questions of the Government but the answers are rarely satisfying. The fact that the Independent Member Gerry Wood was also asking
questions about the Government granting a water licence to extract a huge amount of water from the Tindal aquifer suggests there is more to this deal than meets the eye. As Gerry Wood so succinctly put it: “If ‘open for business’ means agricultural development based on political clichés and ‘she’ll be right mate’, rather than scientific and sustainable processes supported by all stakeholders, then it’s obvious we haven’t learnt anything from mistakes of the past”. Gas-to-Gove did get air time as well and I was pleased to contribute to the debate to talk about the
impact that the reneging of the gas deal has had on the region and the uncertainty it has created. The Government’s own report into the risks associated with Gove’s bid for gas (and only the executive summary is available) states: “It is estimated that closing the refinery would likely reduce the Nhulunbuy population from around 4000 to 1500”. No economic and social impact study has been undertaken by the government in order to quantify what the costs might be in this worst case scenario. But for my efforts in trying to articulate the
impact - the reduction in businesses, education and health services and recreational groups - I was accused of ‘scaremongering’ by the Health Minister. In addition to calling on Chief Minister Adam Giles, I have now asked Robyn Lambley to visit and attend a community meeting to guarantee us that should the worst-case scenario eventuate and our population dwindle to 1500 that services at Gove Hospital, including surgery and maternity, will not be impacted at all. It is difficult to believe a Government which has broken just about every one of its promises during
Electoral News
by NT Member for Nhulunbuy
LYNNE WALKER
its first 12 months. On the strength of this, I look forward to getting out to as many mobile polling booths in the region in the next two weeks to warn voters about the perils of voting CLP and to remind them what Federal Labor and Warren Snowdon have delivered in our remote region.
High stakes for lottery to fund Gove gas pipeline GIVEN building a selection of six-megawatt wind turbines off the coast and using the electricity to generate hydrogen from sea water would have been half the cost of a gas pipeline to Nhulunbuy, the Gas-to-Nhulunbuy idea is nothing
but a squandering of public money. You want Gas to Nhulunbuy - fine. A lottery will be undertaken in which $10 million lotto tickets are sold at $100 each to raise $1billion. Fifty per cent tax from the
tickets will be paid to the Federal Government. First prize will be $100 million, second prize will be 10 lots of $10 million. The remaining $300 million will be used to build a wind farm
of six megawatt wind turbines and a plant for the conversion of sea water to hydrogen and oxygen. The only thing holding Nhulunbuy back is Nhulunbuy. Sean Robert Meaney, Tiwi
Meteor shower lights up the sky over Gove
IF by chance you were up at 4.30am on Tuesday August 13, you might have witnessed the early morning sky doused in the light of nature’s fireworks. This was part of the Perseid meteor shower, which happens every year, with Gove being one of the Territory’s best-vantage points. President of Nhulunbuy’s Astronomy Club Ian Maclean said he was out watching near the peak of the shower when there were about 15 to 20 meteors falling in an hour. He said the meteors looked like falling stars, and were well-known for being quite spectacular. “This shower has the highest number of fireballs. “It was very exciting; it’s probably the best one of its kind for the year out here.” Although it’s over now, Mr Maclean said there would be another large meteorite shower in December, where there could be 30 or 40 meteors visible in an hour. To get all the tips on when to see great stuff in the sky, sign-up to the Astronomy Club’s Skies around Gove host a number of meteor showers each year. Photo courtesy: ABC. website, Nightskysecrets.com.
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Gulpilil a deadly chance for award YOLNGU actor David Gulpilil has walked many paths in his life - and the next one will be up the red carpet as a finalist for the 2013 Deadly Awards. Mr Gulpilil has been named as a finalist in the Male Actor of the Year category. The veteran actor stars in Catriona McKenzie’s Satellite Boy, his first film in five years. It tells the story of the love between grandfather and grandson, and is set in an abandoned outdoor cinema in outback Western Australia. Peter finds his grandfather’s
stories difficult to listen to, and only realises the value of the traditional knowledge they communicate when he and his best mate get lost in the desert. In playing the grandfather, Mr Gulpilil brings both his immense experience as an actor and his respected status as a Yolngu elder to the screen in a story that shows knowledge of country as being essential to survival. Mr Gulpilil is a Yolngu elder from East Arnhem Land, his Homeland lying out near Ramingining. He spent his childhood in the
bush where he was initiated into the Mandhalpuyngu tribal group. A brilliant ceremonial dancer, he first starred in the 1971 film Walkabout after his dancing caught the eye of director Nicholas Roeg. He has appeared in countless films and TV shows since. He has now returned to live on country where he is active in traditional culture. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Arts and Community Awards, aka the Deadlys, is back for its 19th year at the Sydney Opera House on September 10.
Actor David Gulpilil dancing onstage at the NIMAs on August 10.
Film taps into the heart of the N.T. A FORMER Nhulunbuy croc-farmer has taken his life and experiences of living tough in the Territory to the silver screen. Billed as a “beer soaked, bulldustcoated masterpiece of Outback filmology”, filmmaker and ex-Goveite Phil O’Brien has created the new film, On Tour and Lookin’ for a Feed. Filmed entirely on location in the Northern Territory, this charming expose is full of great grass-roots music and plenty of humorous situations. The plot centres around three diverse characters who beg, steal and sing their way from the rustic Red Centre all the way up to the tropical Top End. But more than just a musical jaunt, this 70-minute production touches on the need to find one’s self amidst life’s uncertainties, with a sprinkling of philosophy and optimism thrown into the mix. A media release about the film said “try multiplying Ben Hur by Braveheart, and you still wouldn’t come up with the emotion and drama that has been jam-packed into this latest Territory feature film”. Written by Mr O’Brien, each scene was filmed without the use of a script, but with the actors being briefed on what was required within the scene and the direction of the story. This gave everyone involved a chance to share in the creativity, which in turn has created what they’ve called “a free-flowing and more-realistic experience for the viewer”. Filming took place in April this year, and was well supported by local roadhouses along the Stuart highway which also feature in the film. The budget was reasonably small in comparison to other film productions, but captures the feel and flavour of Outback NT, and the struggle and passion associated with life’s often unpredictable journey. On Tour and Lookin’ for a Feed probably won’t be knocking the door down at the Cannes Film Festival, but is a perfect example of people in remote Northern Territory coming together and offering support in true Territorian fashion. It also produces some great home-grown entertainment. For a whole lot of Territory fun, it’s available to be purchased now at Nhulunbuy Newsagency.
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NATIONAL BOOK WEEK AT NCC HARRY Potter, Snow White, Heidi, Gandalf and a number of Willy Wonkas and Where’s Wallys lined up for roll call last Friday morning, August 23, at Nhulunbuy Christian College. Last week was National Book Week, and Book Character Dress Up Day was the grand finale of a week of literary celebrations around Australia, and here in Nhulunbuy. NCC Teacher Librarian Kelly Dare said the range of book characters and the creative outfits this year was amazing. “We were dazzled by princesses, marauded by pirates, enthralled by Pippi Long-stockings, confused by a Mad
Photos by SALLIANNE DECKERT
Hatter and entranced by a few wizards. “All so fabulous and fun!” Earlier in the week students arrived with their families and friends as the sun was setting, wearing pyjamas and clutching teddies for the popular annual Reading under the Stars evening. For organisers Mrs Dare and Mrs van Eerton this was a highlight. “The school community really came together to put on a fabulous night of reading, sharing, socialising and fun.” Ian Maclean from Gove Amateur Astronomers also attended with his telescope set up so everyone could enjoy a close look at the moon after the readings.
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Nick Giles takes aim as Legolas from Lord of the Rings.
Little Cat in the Hats Liam MacMahon and Bianca Giles.
Date Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 Time 0830 – 1730 Areas affected: SUB 6, 7, 8 and 18 Chesterfield Circuit 51 to 55 odds Coralita Avenue 1, 2 and 4 Grevilia Close Jasper Road 1 to 55 odds, 2 to 40 evens Karo Close Lacebark Avenue 1 to 6 Pandanus Close
Pandora Circuit 1 to 13 and 55 to 67 odds Providence Circuit 1 to 13 and 49 to 67 odds, 2, 4 and 18 to 24 evens Quandong Avenue 1 and 2 Solandra Close Tamarind Avenue 1 to 6 Wilga Close
Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.
Student Siena Fulton as Little Red Riding Hood.
Harry Potter looks remarkably like NCC student Thomas Davis.
Madalyn Aarts from Year 5 strikes a pose as Fantastic Mr Fox.
Brenden Marchesi High Voltage Supervisor - Town Ph 8987 5868
Braedon O’Brien makes a fine Willy Wonka.
Under those Huck Finn freckles is Amelia Weston from Year 1.
POWER OUTAGE Date Friday, September 6, 2013 Time 0830 – 1230 Areas affected: SUB 25, 89 and 90 Bunggulwuy Circuit Klyn Circuit 25 to 47 odds, 16 to 28 evens Leach Road Pera Circuit 15 to 29 odds, 22 to 42 evens Wuyal Road 15 to 23 odds, 32 to 38 evens There he is! Anthony Ridolfi as Wally.
SCHOOL WARS: Boba Fett (aka student Nathan Aarts) bravely takes on Darth Vader (aka Principal Steve Venour) in broad daylight.
Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.
Brenden Marchesi High Voltage Supervisor - Town Ph 8987 5868
Students Deborah Hermanus, Kira Whyte, Georgina Stockley, Johanna Fulton, Katelyn Rika, Emily Giles and Saraya Aston were well prepared for the night time fun of Reading under the Stars.
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Shae Dentith pretending to be Darla from Finding Nemo.
women in business luncheon, august 24
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
FOR the second time this year, the popular Women In Business luncheon was held at Macassans restaurant, last Saturday. A bumper turnout of 43 ladies attended the event, which included a two-course meal, wines, and a speech by one of Gove’s high-profile women in business, Tennis Club Manager Nicky Mayer. The successful event was once again hosted by the hard-working crew at the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce. ABOVE LEFT: Maria Muldoon and Maree Merrett. ABOVE RIGHT: Catherine Kelly, Lisa Barrett, Natasha Grant and Renee Cowper. LEFT: Lynne Walker, Denise Fincham and Sharon Norris. BELOW LEFT: Hayley Palazzi and Sharon Young. BELOW RIGHT: Diane Tonkin and Robyn Pellenat.
POWER OUTAGE Date Friday, September 6, 2013 Time 1330 – 1730 Areas affected: SUB 19 Banksia Close Beagle Circuit number 5 Hakea Close Magnolia Close Wolsey Circuit 21 to 31 odds, 2 to 8 evens Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.
LEFT: Kirsty Winter, Organiser from the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce Mache Eloff and Kristy Prowse. BELOW LEFT: Dua, keynote speaker Nicky Mayer and Esther Rika. BELOW RIGHT: Anne Chanon and Laha McKeough. BOTTOM LEFT: Sharon Mery, Jill Bridgfoot and Susan Stewart. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bridie Schroeder and Penny Page.
Brenden Marchesi High Voltage Supervisor - Town Ph 8987 5868
POWER OUTAGE Date Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 Time 0830 – 1130 Areas affected: SUB 12, 13, 59, 60 and 81 Arnhem Club Barramundi Close Dargaville Road Nhulunbuy Children Services Squash Courts Uniting Church Walling Close Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.
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THURSDAY 29
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 The People’s Court 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 Big Brother 8:00 The NRL Footy Show 10:00 Arrow: Dead To Rights - Oliver and Diggle learn that Deadshot is still alive and that his next target is Malcolm. Meanwhile, Oliver struggles to balance his new relationship with McKenna and his duties as Arrow. 11:00 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Extra 1:30 4WD TV 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: “The Face” (M v,s) 1:30 The Chase 2:30 The Daily Edition 3:30 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Casey and Maddy are found after the car accident, but are they both going to be ok? John is upset about Winston distracting Marilyn from work. Is it just a professional jealousy? 7:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 8:30 Please Marry My Boy 9:30 Formal Wars 10:30 Grimm: The Bottle Imp 11:30 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
FRIDAY 30
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Whitbourne Hall 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 Vet School: The 5th year students are just days away from graduating but there is still one major hurdle in their way: their dreaded final exams. Erin faces a baffling problem with a golden retriever. 8:30 Broadchurch: As the town comes together to mourn Danny, the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Danny’s killer is revealed. 9:25 The Town 10:10 Would I Lie To You? 10:40 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It / 11:50 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 People’s Court 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 Big Brother 7:00 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos Vs Newcastle Knights 9:00 Friday Night Football: Wests Tigers Vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 11:00 Movie: “Tequila Sunrise” (M l,d,s) - Detective Nick Frescia gets the toughest assignment of his career when he’s required to bring in his old high school buddy, a drug dealer named Dale McKussie who is trying to go straight. 1:10 Movie: “The Holcroft Covenant” (M v,n,l) - Successful New York architect Noel Holcroft has lived his life harbouring a grim secret. 3:15 Nine Presents 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: “Hollywoodland” (M v,l,s) 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: 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 23: Sydney Vs Hawthorn 10:30 TBA 11:30 Desperate Housewives: I’ll Swallow Poison On Sunday - With Gaby and the girls temporarily staying at Bree’s house, Bree must lay down the law and demand discipline before Juanita and Celia destroy her home. Meanwhile, Susan discovers that Felicia is back on Wisteria Lane. 12:30 Movie: “48 Shades” (M a,s,l) - A teenage boy moves in with his twenty-two-year-old Aunt and suddenly finds himself exposed to a very adult world. 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Carla Cametti Pd 1:55 Don Matteo 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Metropolis: Los Angeles 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Deptford High Street 8:35 The Story Of Science: Who Are We? 9:40 As It Happened: Singapore 1942 - End Of Empire - Contrary to popular belief, the war in the Pacific commenced with Japanese air attacks against Hong Kong, Malaya and Singapore. Ninety five minutes before America’s Pearl Harbor was infamously bombed by Japanese aircraft on 7 December 1941, Britain’s territories in the ‘Far East’ had already been attacked from the air. 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Novo” (MA s,n,a) - Graham has total memory loss after an accident. He takes on lovers, but can never remember them and must resort to writing notes on everything. 12:55 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Vault Special 11:30 7.30 NT 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Bon Scott 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Football: SANFL: Round 22: Teams TBA 5:00 Human Planet: Deserts: Life In The Furnace 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Mayor And The Magician - When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy’s past comes back to haunt her. 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Thai Style Baked Fish 8:30 Midsomer Murders: A Sacred Trust - The cloistered world of Midsomer Priory is forced to open its doors to 21st century policing after a nun is strangled to death. Barnaby and Jones investigate. 10:00 The Walking Dead: Care: Part 1 10:55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11:20 Rage Vault Special / 5:00 Rage
5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today Saturday 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 The Bill Engvall Show 11:00 The Bottom Line 11:30 The Bottom Line 12:00 Financial Review Sunday 12:35 Movie: “Free Willy” (G) 2:50 The Great Australian Bake Off 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 4WD TV 5:00 Getaway 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Got Talent - Hosted by Julia Morris, AGT features the most dynamic TV judging panel Australia has ever seen: UK comedy royalty Dawn French, international pop superstar Geri Halliwell, in-(famous) Aussie straight-talking radio jock Kyle Sandilands, and chart-topping former AGT alumni Timomatic, will uncover the next breed of superstars. 7:30 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Long Weekend” (AV) - Hoping to put the spark back into their relationship, Peter and Marcia take a camping trip that quickly turns a fight for their marriage into a horrific battle for their lives. 3:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Life Today With James Robinson 5:00 Wesley Impact
5:30 Saturday Disney 8:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 V8 Xtra 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Movie: “Camp Rock 2 - The Final Jam” (G) 3:30 Great Migrations 4:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 23: Port Adelaide Vs Carlton 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 23: West Coast Eagles Vs Adelaide Crows 10:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Ocean Disaster - Skipper Steve Conway, safety officer Roger Stone and four student sailors are competing in a 4 day yacht race from Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. But in the dead of night and just 60 miles in, a leak causes their yacht to capsize. 11:40 Desperate Housewives: Then I Really Got Scared - Paul begins to suspect that Susan is responsible for his rapidly declining health and Lynette and Tom butt heads over where to go on their family vacation. 12:35 Movie: “Open Boat To Adventure” (G) 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz
4:00 UEFA Super Cup Bayern Munich Vs Chelsea 6:30 World News 1:00 Ora 1:20 The Chopin Etudes 1:25 Patience After Sebald 3:00 Lily Cole’s Art Matters 3:55 Opera Stories: Carmen 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 My Family Feast 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 A Year In The Wild: Cairngorms - The harsh beauty and surprising wildlife of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park is explored through the eyes of the people who know it best. The Cairngorms is Britain’s largest and wildest National Park. 8:30 RocKwiz: Tex Perkins / Mia Dyson / Don Walker 9:30 Movie: “2 Days In Paris” - Marion, a French-born New Yorkbased photographer and her neurotic American boyfriend Jack try to rekindle their relationship with a visit to Paris, home of Marion’s parents - and several of her ex-boyfriends. 11:20 Journos 11:50 The Lube Guy 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Murder Or Mutiny 2:00 TBA 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Kelly House 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst: Custom Universe 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: Your Roots Are Showing 9:00 It’s A Date: How Important Is A Sense Of Humor On A Date? 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Three Men Go To New England 12:30 Pilot Guides: Turkey 1:25 Catalyst: Orgasm - The Trouble With Sex 2:05 Rude Boy Food 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 23: Perth Vs Claremount 5:30 Eggheads
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5:30 Doc McStuffins 6:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 AFL Game Day 11:00 The Amazing Race 12:00 Parks And Recreation 12:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 23: Gold Coast Suns VS GWS Giants 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 The X Factor 8:00 Bones: The Maiden In The Mushroom - The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a TV producer. Meanwhile, Brennan has trouble accepting the fact that Christine might be an ‘average’ child, when she gets accused of biting another classmate. 9:00 Castle: Still / One Man’s Treasure 11:00 Fairly Legal: Force Majeure / Finale 1:00 Harry’s Practice 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
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5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 TBA 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Big Brother 8:00 The Amazing 80’s 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The 21-Second Excitation 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Boyfriend Complexity 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped 10:30 Two And A Half Men: A Big Bag Of Dog 11:00 Episodes 11:30 Nikita: Sideswipe - The old gang is reformed when Squizzy and Tankbuster bust Angus out of Pentridge Jail. 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 4WD TV 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
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SUDOKU No. 163
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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You can expect a very pleasant surprise later on this week. Be prepared for anything! You may be unsure of how to react. Romance. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Contrary to your thoughts, other people might be much less concerned about your problems than you would assume.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Don’t be too modest about your recent undertakings. You have worked diligently to accomplish what you have. Accept praise gracefully. Romance. You may be thinking about some money which you hope to inherit. You might not be aware that your partner is also hoping to benefit.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
A disappointing turn of events should not make you lose heart. These lows in life will help you create character and will strengthen your will. Romance. This is a very good week for romance, provided you plan every detail. If you want a magical evening to occur, you need to make it happen.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may be surprised at all the attention you get this week. This would be an excellent time for getting your thoughts across to other people. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment. Now is the time to be truthful about anything you’ve been keeping secret.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You could easily be put off mid-week. Don’t be too quick to judge the situation. You need to remain level-headed about any revelations. Romance. The confident mood you have been exuding will leave your partner in awe. Remarkably, they will not be the only one who notices.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
FINDWORD No. 163 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You will be feeling full of energy at the moment and possibly a little restless. It is very important that you find a new outlet for your energy. Romance. Don’t get too absorbed in a new relationship. Be careful because you may be falling into old routines which aren’t in your best interest.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
Your flexible lifestyle has boded well for you in the past. However, it might not be what you need in the future. You won’t regret adding some stability to your life. Romance. Your partner has been putting you first for a long time. Reflect on where it is that you place them in your own life.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
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Be aware your shortcomings. You can always improve upon things that you are aware of. Make conscious efforts to change the things you aren’t happy with. Romance. Your partner will be more demanding of you time than you can give to them. Reassure them you are doing your best.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Although you need plenty of security, there’s a danger that you could get stuck in a rut. Find a balance because allowing for change doesn’t have to translate to insecurity. Romance. You may manage to come to a compromise that pleases both parties. Once decided, don’t change a thing.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Time spent with a group of friends will renew your spirit. You will be put back in touch with your old self. Look for things in your life that are keeping you from your true spirit. Romance. Your love-life will get an important boost this week. Make sure that you maintain the momentum.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.
– Babe Ruth
SOLUTIONS No. 163
You will find it difficult to show your colleagues how you are feeling at the moment. This isn’t a bad thing as you don’t need to put your personal life on display. Romance. You might prefer it if your partner could be a little more flexible at times. Try to see things from their point of view.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t worry about an event this week which you cannot control. There is a more important decision to be made which you can do something about. Romance. An exciting dream may be less of a fantasy than you imagine. If you are patient, the dream might become a reality in the near future.
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Take 2 apples and call me in the morning Improving diets in remote communities DOCTORS should be able to provide subsidised “prescriptions” for healthy food to people in remote Aboriginal communities, says an Indigenous nutrition expert. Professor Kerin O’Dea, Professor of Nutrition and Public Health in the Health Sciences Division of the University of South Australia, made the call after a study she co-authored found that people in three remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory ate mostly processed foods, high in sugar and salt and low in fruit and vegetables. The study collected data on food purchased in three remote Northern Territory communities over a 12-month period and examined food expenditure, estimated per capita intake, nutrient profile and density relative to daily requirements, and major nutrient sources. The study found that one-quarter of total food expenditure was spent on non-alcoholic beverages, with 15.6% spent on sugar-
sweetened soft drinks. As little as 2.2% of money spent went on fruit, and only 5.4% on vegetables. Sugars contributed between 25.7% and 34.3% of energy, of which 71% was refined sugar and sugar-sweetened drinks. “People in the study communities spend more on food ($379 to $418 per person per month) compared with the expenditure estimated for other Australians ($314 per person per month),” the study said. Professor O’Dea said the study highlighted the high cost of food in remote communities, especially perishable foods like fresh fruit, vegetables, and lean meat which should be staple foods. “We should consider subsidising healthy foods for low income people in remote parts of Australia. I suggest we could have such a system incorporated into primary health care, doctors should be able to provide ‘prescriptions’ for healthy food.”
A NEW resource package focused on improving nutrition in remote stores in Arnhem Land could help to address the poor state of diets in remote communities. The Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has developed a Talking about Shelf Labels flipchart and a comprehensive resource manual as part of its Remote Stores Project. Dietary improvement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is a priority for reducing the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Poor quality diets are a significant risk factor for three of the major causes of premature death cardiovascular disease, cancer and type two diabetes. Research Fellow with Menzies’ Nutrition Research Team Dr Susan Colles (pictured) said a number of remote communities have previously
used shelf labels to highlight healthier food and drink choices to help promote good nutrition in remote community stores. “But there’s been limited support available, for instance there were no tools for developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating effective shelf label projects,” Dr Colles said. The Remote Stores Project worked with four communities across Arnhem Land, Cape York, Central Australia and the Torres Strait, to gather information on what sort of shelf label systems currently existed, which were
effective and accepted in communities, what sort of tools were necessary and how to work with local people to develop culturally appropriate shelf label projects. “In each site we collaborated with local people together with store staff, health professionals and other stakeholders to develop and implement shelf label projects and other activities for their stores. “The findings from this process were used to form a resource package which will assist health and nutrition staff to work with store staff and communities to develop and evaluate a program based on putting better labelling or “shelf talkers” in community stores,” Dr Colles said. The resource is hoped to benefit Indigenous families, remote nutritionists, remote area store staff and health professionals working in communities.
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FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00pm, Friday 20 September, 2013 for the purchase of the vehicles / machinery listed below. The vehicles / machinery are offered in an as is condition and can be inspected by contacting the Manager listed below. Reg. No.
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777 415
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Ron Ziegler Tel. 8987 1753
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786 365
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Thank you... The Nhulunbuy Relay for Life Committee offers its sincere thanks to all who contributed to the successful 2013 Relay event. Particular thanks goes to our sponsors, both local and away, who recognise the importance of this event to our community and provide support in many ways. The ceremonies conducted as part of the Relay provide the opportunity to remember and to hope. Heartfelt thanks is due to members of the Keogh Family, Tim and Alecia, the Jorgensen Family, Robyn Pellenat, Catherine Kelly and Jackson, Rachel Blundell, Casey Dooley and Lynn Norsworthy who contributed with strength and courage and enabled the thoughts of an entire community to take shape. Thank you Michael Stimpson, Chris Putland and the Surf Club Committee, Ace and Corporation staff, Claire and Lauren from Cancer Council NT, Rotary and the Firies. Relay is nothing without the teams, and this record breaking event owes a great deal to those who entered and endured.
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New doco focuses on Arnhem rangers
ABOVE LEFT: FILM STARS: Dhimurru rangers feature in a new documentary for NITV. ABOVE: Yolngu Radio sound engineer Ava Dub and presenter Sylvia Nulpinditj. RIGHT: A Dhimurru ranger tests out one of their self-made ghost-net hammocks. LEFT: Yolngu Radio crew filming a documentary for NITV with the Yirralka Miyalk rangers. IF you’ve ever wondered what a day in the life of an East Arnhem ranger would be like, a new documentary may be able to answer just that. A crew from Yolngu Radio have been hired by NITV to film a series of shows for the television station called Our Stories, Our Way, that showcase Indigenous culture and issues. The first show they filmed was called A Day in the Life of Arnhem Rangers, where the crew trailed along with local Dhimurru and
Yirralka rangers as they went about their daily working lives. The film crew learned and saw many fascinating parts of the rangers’ jobs. From filming the Yirralka Miyalk rangers teach about their bush medicine products, to Dhimurru’s programs for recycling ghost-nets and helping bush regeneration. Producer Lauren Mills said there was so much she had taken for granted before she got to hang out with the rangers. “For example, with Dhimurru
what was highlighted was how much effort goes into maintaining day-use areas, including debris removal and fire-pit upkeep to stop country getting burnt. “Cigarette butts and bottle caps seemed to be some of the biggest issues.” The film crew also went out with the rangers as they worked on sand dune rehabilitation, where plants from their nursery in town were replanted in the affected areas. Ms Mills said one remarkable aspect to the job was watching how
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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
Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553
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
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Stephen Wolfaardt P: 0488 082 503
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
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Time 0116 0721 1319 1956
LAST QTR
Ht 2.42 0.87 2.71 0.63
Thu 29
Fri 30
Time 0205 0756 1359 2044
Time 0305 0839 1446 2145
Ht 2.19 1.08 2.58 0.73
Sat 31 Ht 2.01 1.27 2.44 0.82
Time 0425 0940 1545 2255
Ht 1.92 1.41 2.33 0.84
Sun 01
Mon 02
Tue 03
Time 0558 1058 1654
Time 0008 0712 1225 1807
Time 0113 0801 1334 1918
Ht 1.94 1.48 2.29
Ht 0.81 2.06 1.43 2.32
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Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt
7543
1985
7500
1974
43
11
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Tuesday 13/08
7742
2037
6900
1816
842
221
Wednesday 14/08
7456
1962
6600
1737
856
225
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Thursday 15/08
6286
1654
7100
1868
-814
-214
Friday 16/08
8577
2257
7300
1921
1277
336
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Saturday 17/08
6752
1777
6700
1763
52
14
Sunday 18/08
6422
1690
6800
1789
-378
-99
50778 13363 48900 12868
1878
495
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Ht 0.72 2.21 1.30 2.43
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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W/E Aug 18 W/E Aug 18 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage Monday 12/08
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 28
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
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 Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
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.
Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191
Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
the rangers made such good use of recycling. “They were really busy making ghost-net hammocks.” She said the openness and hospitality in allowing their Yolngu Radio crew to film and learn about everything was outstanding. After the Day in the Life show was finished, the crew flew off to the community of Ramingining to film a documentary about anthropologist Donald Thomson, an early champion of Yolngu and Ngapaki relations.
TOTAL
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 19 29.8 17.6 Trace Tuesday 20 29.8 17.4 NIL Wednesday 21 30.4 18.3 NIL Thursday 22 31.0 19.7 NIL Friday 23 29.2 19.6 NIL Saturday 24 29.8 19.9 NIL Sunday 25 26.2 21.0 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: TCE
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Aug 19 to Sunday, Aug 25.
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1016.8 hPa on Friday Min: 1010.7 hPa on Tuesday Averages for the month of August Max temp: 28.6 Min temp: 19.1 Rainfall: 5.5 mm
A 20-year US study of married life has found that couples who do not argue are more likely to stay healthy and live longer than those who regularly have rows. Researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah followed nearly 1700 married adults, measuring their physical
couples argued, the worse their general health. Happy couples were more likely to cook and eat healthier meals together, would sleep better if less stressed as well as encourage
each other to give up bad habits such as smoking. His findings were published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. Previous studies link unhappy marriages with depression, anxiety, eating badly, smoking and not sleeping properly.
Pack gathering behind leader in NRL tipping
KaDavo82 stands tall ONLY KaDavo82 avoided most of the carnage after the weekend’s games in round 24 of the Arafura Times/ Arnhem Club NRL footy tipping competition. KaDavo82 was the only tipster to finish with six of the seven winners played until Sunday night. Monday night’s game between the Sharks and the Roosters was not completed by the time the Arafura Times went to press. Only a further six could manage five winners - Shaun Dennis, Wayno, Forbsey, Travis Dehnert, broccoli and Graham Hughes. The Tigers’ victory against the Saints stunned virtually all tipsters with only Tracey xxxx and Tanya Hoffman selecting the winners. Many others also went down with the Warriors’ win against the Titans.
Although those in the top positions didn’t have a good weekend, there were no changes on the leaderboard apart from third spot. Leader Kaffir could manage only four wins but still holds top spot on 127. But second-placed Andres Hoffman also scored only four and remains one further back on 126 in outright second place. But there is a pack gathering only two off the lead. Marlinman (4) is on 125 where he is joined now by Wayno (5) and Graham Hughes (5). 122: Malkzok1 (4), Putty (4). 120: doodlesuckernobagchc (4), Tanya Hoffman (4), Killer (4). 119: Jez (4), Travis Dehnert (5), 117: Luke Cole (3), Halwes (3). 116: grimmus8u (3). 115: Jeremy 4X (3), Broccoli (5). 113: Shaun Dennis (5). The winner of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL tipping competition wins $500.
Tipsters in hot form TIPSTERS were in red-hot form in round 22 of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club AFL footy tipping competition on the weekend until the final game of the weekend between the Lions and the Bulldogs. To that point Forbsey and waggy had eight from eight, with a further seven on six wins, all missing the Bombers’ last-gasp win against the Blues. However, Forbsey and waggy missed with the Lions’ victory – leaving them with eight wins, where they were joined by pleb, Aussie_Joe, David Gibson, hayden4x and 43. There were a further 17 on seven. Pleb (8) edged his lead out to three with 146, a head of crackers (7) 143. One further back are hayden4x (8) and
David Gibson (8) on 142. Waggy (8) is on 141. Forbesy (8) moved to 139, one in front of Travis Dehnert (7), Aussie Joe (8) and Kaffir (7) on 138. 137: Wayno (7), Tanya Hoffman (7), WestAussieGirl136 (7), Woodsgal (7). 136: Darren Nunn (4). 135:Spudly (7), 134: Marlinman (6), Jendj (6), Andres Hoffman (7), Maggie May (7). 133: Duggie (0), Jeremy 4X (6), 43 (8). 131: Agron (7), Graham Hughes (7). 130: KaRon1 (7). 129: Dobbo (6) 128: Tracey xxxx (7). 124: Noni Dj (5), Jez (7). 123: Morgstar (7). The winner of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club AFL tipping competition wins $750.
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FEDERAL ELECTION – September 7, 2013
Who’s who in Lingiari
IN less than two weeks, Goveites will be asked to go Currently, the incumbent member is Labor to the polling booths and help decide who will be Minister Warren Snowdon. our next elected official for the Northern Territory’s To help put a name to a face when you head Division of Lingiari. to the ballot boxes, below are some profiles of the The Federal Election will be held on September 7, candidates on offer, who stem from a diverse range and eight candidates are in the running for the seat. of political parties and persuasions. campaign to win her local seat of Arnhem at the 2012 Northern Territory election and has been a member of the Country Liberals for five years. She has said she will work to help small businesses, improve the region’s roads and childcare services. She has long association with regional-based community organisations including Mataranka Community Government Council, the Isolated Children’s Trevor Hedland Parents Association, the Australia Day wealth of accumulated experience having Palmer United Party Council and Landcare. grown up on a wheat and sheep property, As a child of the Stolen Generations spent six years in the Australian Navy as and having studied Social Justice and well as working as a heavy equipment Indigenous Policy, Mr Hedland has firstMechanic and Construction Supervisor. hand experience with issues affecting This was before he spent over 15 years Aboriginal communities. as an earth moving contractor. He is a senior traditional elder whose He was the CEC candidate in this seat Homeland is the Oenpelli Community in at the 2010 federal election. West Arnhem Land. One of the CEC’s main ideas is that He is the Executive Director of Australia is headed for a new Great National Aboriginal Solutions (NAS), Depression, and they want to prevent this which delivers programs and services to from happening. aboriginal communities in disarray. Mr Hedland has said he is primarWarren Snowdon ily focused on social inclusion for Australian Labor Party (ALP) remote communities, environmental 63-year-old Mr Snowdon held the seat preservation and indigenous affairs. of Northern Territory from 1987 until the
Tina MacFarlane Country Liberal Party (CLP) Ms MacFarlane has been involved in the pastoral industry for most of her life, and she and her husband own Stylo Station, a cattle station just outside Mataranka. She managed the CLP’s successful
defeat of the Keating government in 1996 before being re-elected in 1998. He switched to the new seat of Lingiari in 2001. Born in Canberra, he moved to the Territory in 1973 where he worked as a teacher and later as a researcher at the ANU Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies on the Aboriginal Children’s and Families’ Heritage Project. He has been a minister since Labor came to office in 2007, holding different combinations of Indigenous Health, Veterans’ Affairs and Junior Defence portfolios. Peter Flynn Citizens Electoral Council Mr Flynn lives in Humpty Doo near Darwin. He describes himself as having a
2013 BALLOT PAPER (in order) FLYNN, Peter SHAW, Barbara GOULD, Alf MacFARLANE, Tina McCARTHY, Regina HEDLAND, Trevor LECHLEITNER, Kenneth SNOWDON, Warren
(Citizens Electoral Council) (Australian Greens) (Independent) (Country Liberals NT) (Rise Up Australia Party) (Palmer United Party) (A.F.N.P.P.) (Australian Labor Party)
He said he will represent all people of the Northern Territory equally, and advocate unity and the need for relationship building with economic shared backing. The First Nations Party aims to improve representation and participation of Aboriginal people in mainstream Australia.
Barbara Shaw Greens Ms Shaw is contesting the seat of Lingiari for the Greens for the second time, after achieving a large swing in this electorate in 2010. She is a well known Alice Springs town camp resident and a human rights facilitator and researcher throughout the Territory. She says the main issues that need to be addressed in remote communities are jobs, roads, housing, and funding for appropriate programs. The anti-intervention campaigner has said her focus would be on human rights for everyone, especially when it comes to the rights of indigenous people.
Ken Lechleitner Australia’s First Nations Peoples Party A married man with five children, Mr Lechleitner is an Aboriginal person from the Alice Springs region. He has held a number of positions building community structures in Central Australia that he has said recognise the importance of the community being able to make decisions and work together across any racial or ethnic division.
Alf Gould Independent Mr Gould is a sheet metal worker by trade, currently working in Alice Springs delivering papers and chopping wood. A married man with a young child, the pragmatic Mr Gould wants to see Australia move forward to keep up with the rest of the world. He is a supporter of gay marriage, reinstating the cash-for-cans scheme, legalising euthanasia and improving the Territory’s hospitals. He has also said he wants to see the school start age changed to be from fouryears-old, with compulsory kindergarten, so that children can get a head-start on their education.
Regina McCarthy Rise Up Australia Party Ms McCarthy is an indigenous candidate hailing from the Top End. Rise Up Australia’s core policies are to continue to encourage the growth of primary industry which would see a positive flow on affect to local businesses, workers and families. Some of their other key policies include: supporting Australian farmers and producers, protecting the traditional family unit of father, mother and children, honouring the first people of the land and advancing Australia together. They want to support small businesses and Aboriginal enterprises, and they have said they believe that honesty and transparency are essential to this process.
Lingiari: Unique, but still a mirror of the broader contest?
By ROLF GERRITSEN Professorial Research Fellow, Northern Institute at Charles Darwin University from theconversation.com RECENTLY, Lingiari MP and Minister for Indigenous Health and Veterans’ Affairs Warren Snowdon made a big fuss in the local NT media about a A$4,500 grant for a new stove for the ailing RSL club in Alice Springs. This showed that he is genuinely concerned for his seat. As I will outline below, so he should be. Profile For a combination of reasons Lingiari is a unique electorate. It is very large: at 1,347,849 sq kms it comprises 99% of the land area of the NT, excluding only Darwin and Palmerston (which make up the electorate of Solomon). But it is not unique for this reason: the electorate of Durack in Western Australia is larger. Surprisingly, Lingiari has the Christmas and the Cocos-Keeling Islands in the electorate, notwithstanding that these islands are jurisdictionally part of Western Australia. The electorate also has a very high “churn” amongst the non-Aboriginal popu-
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lation. In any election, about one-third of the non-Aboriginal voters have never voted in Lingiari previously. This makes predictions difficult because we don’t know whether these people still retain the particular attitudes to politics they had when they arrived, or are influenced by local issues. However, Lingiari is mostly singular amongst federal electorates in its high proportion of Aboriginal voters - more than 40%. This group of voters also comprise most of the 44% of the electorate who do not speak English as a first language at home. In the past, a large Labor majority of Aboriginal votes has made Lingiari safe for Labor. This has recently changed. In the 2010 Territory Assembly election, the Country Liberal Party (CLP) won five of the seven “bush” seats - three from Labor ministers - as Aboriginal voters systematically shifted their vote to the conservatives for the first time since self-government was introduced to the NT in 1978. Voting patterns In 2001, Labor obtained 55.3% of the two-party-preferred (TPP) vote in Lingiari. It increased this margin in 2004 and the
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Labor vote peaked at 61.2% of the TPP vote at the 2007 election, which saw the return of Labor to office. Again in sync with national patterns, the Labor vote fell by 7.46% of the TPP vote to 53.7% in 2010, though this was by more than the national average. This presaged the growing disillusionment with Labor in the Aboriginal bush communities as seen in the subsequent NT election in 2012. We can break Lingiari down into separate voting blocks. Historically, the core Labor voting areas are the remote Aboriginal communities, Nhulunbuy and Tennant Creek (both mining and services towns). The Country Liberals’ main support has come from the towns of Alice Springs and Katherine and the rural southern margins outside Darwin. However, these patterns are no longer absolutes, as we can see from a comparison between the “typical” 2007 election and the “atypical” 2010 election in the figure below. We can see here several anomalies from the “usual” pattern of voting. Firstly, there was a huge swing against Labor amongst Aborigines in the bush, here classified as remote mobiles because
they have mobile not fixed polling stations. Yet Labor, unusually, won Alice Springs and had swings to it in Katherine and the Darwin rural area. This was probably because the CLP candidate (Leo Abbott) was embroiled in controversy over a domestic violence order against him. Then-CLP leader Terry Mills tried to remove Abbott but was overridden by the CLP state council, thereby keeping the issue in the spotlight. Presumably as a consequence, Labor won more of the female vote among the non-Aboriginal electorate.
Issues in Lingiari
In a rough sense, voting in Lingiari parallels national voting patterns. The national campaign will therefore be important and many voters will vote on national issues. The problem that Labor has is that none of the local issues that are important in the Lingiari electorate are to the Labor government’s advantage. The major case in point is Aboriginal affairs. This is usually couched in terms of the NT Intervention, initiated by prime minister John Howard’s government and continued by Labor under the rubric of “Stronger Futures”. The Labor government has not
handled this very complex set of issues well. Those in the Aboriginal community who support the intent of this policy set - including most of the CLP’s Aboriginal Territory Assembly members - lambaste the federal government for the failures of its remote housing program and the overbearing attitudes of the Commonwealth bureaucracy. The rest of the Aboriginal community (and a good number of “whitefellas”, working for NGOs, parastatal organisations and service delivery agencies) are opposed to its diminution of Aboriginal self-determination. The negatives for Labor of this set of issues will surely be highlighted by Aboriginal Territory Assembly members during the election campaign. There are minor local issues that may have a marginal effect in the election. Former prime minister Julia Gillard’s “captain’s pick” of former Olympian Nova Peris as Labor’s number one Senate candidate may dilute some ALP members’ enthusiasm for electioneering. The advent of the First Nations party might have a minor anti-Labor effect on the allocation of preferences. Local disputes over the proposed nuclear waste dump
at Muckaty Station near Tennant Creek may also impact. None of these issues are to Labor’s advantage. There is lingering anger in much of the community of Lingiari over Labor’s unilateral ban on live cattle exports. This badly affected many Aboriginal-owned cattle stations, so it is a negative in parts of the Aboriginal community as well as amongst non-Aboriginal pastoralists. Recent discussions between Kevin Rudd and Indonesia about the restoration of that trade will not ameliorate that disadvantage for Labor. Conclusion/prediction The result in Lingiari will probably be closer than it has ever been since the seat was created for the 2001 election. Labor will suffer a swing against it in Alice Springs and Katherine, possibly of a sufficient margin to lose the seat though that is hard to predict. Ironically, given that Snowdon was one of Gillard’s strongest supporters, the resurrection of Rudd makes Labor’s chances better. If Rudd maintains his current level of support and Labor manages to win the federal election, then it may just hold on to Lingiari: though I think it will not unless it restores its Aboriginal vote.
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FOR the last two decades, or longer, Nhulunbuy Rotary’s Beach Volleyball Competition has been one of the biggest sporting events on the yearly calender. Now it’s that time again, for locals to get their skills honed and their volleyballs pumped to take part in this year’s competition at Middle Beach on Sunday, September 15. Last year, 40 teams took part in the competition, and Rotary are hoping for the same level of participation this year. Teams can have 10 or more players, with six on the court at any one time. Coordinator of the competition Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor encouraged everyone to get involved in the fun-filled family activity. “Last year we had a good cross-section of the East Arnhem community, with both Yolngu and Balanda coming along to take part.” There will be fun and games all day, prizes up for grabs and plenty of food and drinks to be purchased (but strictly no BYO). The organisers have urged everyone who is attending to make sure their Dhimurru and alcohol permits are up-to-date for the event, as it will be held on an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). They’ve also asked folks to bring their own shade and a rug to sit on, and for everybody to try and leave the beach as clean as they found it. Team registration for the comp can be done on the facebook page of Nhulunbuy Rotary Club. All proceeds made at the event will go back into the local community through Rotary. For more info, check out their facebook page or phone Ocker (0488 141 435).
From Milingimbi to the big leagues By ALF WILSON
NT player Levi Wauchope with students from Milingimbi Meryl Nyikalawuy and Danzel Baker, holding their team’s sportsmanship trophy.
MILINGIMBI youths Meryl Nyikalawuy and Danzel Baker have shone at one of Queensland’s biggest rugby league football carnivals contested by secondary schools. Meryl, 18, and Danzel, 17, played for Shalom Christian College at the Independent Secondary Schools Confraternity rugby league carnival in Townsville. Forty schools competed in the competition. Their teacher Joe Christensen told the Arafura Times on August 6 that Meryl and Danzel excelled. “Meryl was used as a utility player and lined up at hooker, centre and second row for the team. “He was particularly good in defence, putting some stinging tackles on the opposition players. “Danzel, despite being in his first year of rugby league, did really well playing on the wing. “He saved numerous tries with great defence and showed great speed,” Mr Christensen said. Mr Christensen was delighted that the boys won the sportsmanship trophy which was awarded by referees who award points after each game.
Adventurer takes on the Northern Territory NPS students Grace Montiero and Murray Bamford get ready to run for fun. NHULUNBUY Primary School (NPS) students will be running in the adidas School Fun-Run on Friday August 30, to help raise a bit of pocket money for their school. In the coming weeks, students will be seeking support from the community for running in the event, door knocking to help make their fundraiser a success. Organiser Karlyn Monteiro, from NPS, said the fun-run presented an excellent platform to get students excited about physical activity. “NPS is setting a new standard for other schools to follow by choosing a way to raise money that delivers positive messages about the importance of physical activity to a child’s healthy growth and development. “I am very proud of the students for getting involved,” Ms Monteiro said. The adidas School Fun-Run was launched in 2011 as an alternative to junk-food fundraising. All schools are invited to participate in the adidas School Fun-Run by visiting www.schoolfunrun.com.au.
AN Irishman who won a competition to grab a job as Outback Adventurer could soon be setting his sights on the wilds of Arnhem Land. The Northern Territory’s winner of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition has arrived Down Under and been put straight to work. Entrepreneur Allan Dixon beat a field of almost 7000 entrants to win the dream position of ‘Outback Adventurer’ in June. Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan said Allan would be a great asset to the Territory over the coming months. “Allan is about to experience the adventure of a lifetime.” As part of his role as the Outback Adventurer, Allan will travel throughout Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru, Katherine and Arnhem Land. Some of the major events the 26-year-old will cover include the Darwin Festival,
Henley on Todd Regatta, Alice Springs Desert Festival, Darwin Symphony Orchestra at Uluru and the England vs Chairman’s XI cricket game in Alice Springs. “He’ll be travelling to every corner of the Territory experiencing the best sights, attractions, festivals, culture, food, hospitality and events we have to offer,” Mr Conlan said. “Allan will then use blogs, videos, photos and social media to showcase these experiences to the rest of the world. “He will help our local businesses promote their experiences in a fun and motivating way and highlight the large range and quantity of jobs on offer for Winner of the Best Jobs in the World competition working holiday makers in the Territory. Allan Dixon may soon be heading to Arnhem Land. “But above all he’ll be highlighting Local businesses looking to get involved the Territory as a fun and must-visit destina- in Allan’s adventure can call Tourism NT tion.” (8999 3805).
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