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Cracker day at the beach
INSETS: TOP: Local Blake McMahon assesses the surf situation. CENTRE: Lifesavers from Australia’s top surf club, John ‘Stretch’ Papple, Denise Marrable,Tony Kelly and Benn Prowse. BELOW: Action in the Rotary Beach Volleyball semi-finals.
TOs ready for pipeline deal By MATT GARRICK ALTHOUGH some Traditional Owners have expressed concern about a gas pipeline running across their land, they say they would let it happen and accept a deal for royalties from Rio Tinto to help secure their children’s future.
T.O’s from across East Arnhem Land will be meeting with the Northern Land Council in Nhulunbuy from September 11-20 to discuss a “deal” being offered by Rio Tinto to have a gas pipeline constructed on their country, and to decide whether or not they will accept it.
Multiple clan groups have been invited to take part in the discussions, which aim to give T.O’s full information about the pipeline project, and the terms of the agreement on offer, should the project eventually go ahead. Continued Page 2 >>
MIDDLE Beach was transformed into a hive of outdoor activity last Sunday, September 15, for the popular Rotary Beach Volleyball tournament for 2013. Alongside the volleyball, everyone had the chance to take a dip in the usually off-limits Arafura Sea, with Gove Peninsula Surf Club lifesavers and Dhimmuru rangers on hand to make sure no nasties were lurking nearby. Pictured here, a cheeky spectator watching the volleyball finals between teams Grinners and Some Spike it Hot. Photos and results, page 10. >>
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Working their way back into community
Traditional Owner of the Ngaymil clan, Timmy Galalingu Ganambarr.
TOs ready for pipeline deal << From Page 1 Traditional Owner from the Ngaymil clan, Timmy Galalingu Ganambarr, who was invited from Galiwin’ku for the meetings, said although he was worried about his land, he planned to say ‘yes’ to the pipeline project, depending on terms of the agreement. “I’m worried about my country. “But I want to say ‘yes’ so we will get some royalty. “Then I can share it with my people, my family.” Gumatj elder Djunga Djunga Yunupingu said allowing the project to happen on Aboriginal land wasn’t all about the money - but the money would help in securing a future for his people. “We’re looking at the future, for our kids - how they are going to survive. “This industry here, for what we are trying to do, bauxite and all that is very important, because we are making money out of our soil. “And it’s not for this time, but for the future.” Djunga Djunga said accepting Rio Tinto’s deal would also be a way of improving Aboriginal selfdetermination in the region, “because it will bring up the economy, and keep it strong for our people here - because today we are living in a modern world”. Although he said he supported the pipeline project, Djunga Djunga also expressed his wariness about it running through sacred land. “If they put the pipeline through my country, they can do it, but our songlines and our culture will still be on that pipeline.” The arrangements to be put on the table by Rio Tinto as a deal for the T.O’s remains undisclosed. Anthropologists and legal officers will also be present at the meetings between the landowners and the Northern Land Council.
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Men from Corrective Services at the Rotary Beach Volleyball Tournament last Sunday. LOCALS may have noticed a group of men dressed in t-shirts coloured in different shades of green, setting up the big events around town over recent months. They’ve been integral in the success of events, such as Garma, the Rotary Cricket Competition, the Beach Volleyball Tournament - these men are from Corrective Services, and they have been working their way back into society. Last weekend, the group was able to reap some of the rewards from their hard work, and were able to play in the beach volleyball
competition, as part of their reintegration into their communities. Corrective Services Industries Officer Troy Barrett said the men were at a final phase of their incarceration, at the stage of helping the community and beginning to take part in it once again. “As far as work ethic goes, these guys are great. “They give something to the community, so hopefully it gives them acceptance back into that same community.” There are currently between 30 and 40 of the low-security
prisoners in the region, based out at Gulkula, the Garma site. Minister for Correctional Services John Elferink said the prisoners have made a significant impact on the local community, while working to repay their debt to society for the crimes they have committed. “The prisoner work party provides the community with services that otherwise would not be completed due to lack of funds or available labour.” At this stage, the prisoners travel around as a mobile work
camp, but there are reportedly negotiations in play to have a morepermanent work camp based in the East Arnhem region. At Garma Festival in August it was announced that the Department of Correctional Services had entered into a three year Memorandum of Understanding with the Yothu Yindi Foundation to provide ongoing support in the form of work parties to clean up the site, erect bush accommodation, provide a rubbish collection service and generally keep the area neat and tidy.
Grassroots supporters Nova the moon FORMER Olympic athlete Nova Peris has run many a tight race in her career. Now the candidate for a Northern Territory Senate seat has bolted ahead to take another win - she’s been voted into a seat for Labor, and now stands to be Australia’s first female Indigenous senator. The federal election wasn’t an easy race for Ms Peris; she faced fierce sceptics along her political campaign. Many were angered by the way she was chosen to run in the campaign; by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a star candidate, pipping many other would-be Territory politicians to the position. She did make it to the finish line though, with grassroots local supporters backing her all the way. One such big fan has been Nhulunbuy Corporation worker Ina Edwardson, who tracked Ms Peris down in June to express her support. “I was so excited when I heard she had been put into the position to run as senator for the NT. “Her being the first Indigenous woman to do so, and being
BORN TO RUN: Nova Peris is the first indigenous woman elected as a Senator. Indigenous myself, I contacted “She’s now proved all the “She travelled extensively, not her in Darwin to let her know critics wrong. only through Arnhem Land, but of my support, and to arrange a “She’s run more than one across the Territory. meeting.” race in her life - she proved that “She’s been a good listener, Ms Edwardson first met the in 1996, when she was the first a good advocate, and I think her would-be senator at the memo- indigenous woman to win an strength will be in championing rial service for Dr Yunupingu at Olympic gold medal.” for indigenous people around Gulkula in June, and chaperoned Local MLA Lynne Walker health and education.” her around for the day. said Ms Peris’s win was a proud Also re-elected as a senator “She has faced adversity, as moment for the Territory and the for the Northern Territory was you can imagine, because of the rest of the country. Country Liberal’s candidate Nigel way the prime minister put her “I watched her grow in the role Scullion, who has been a member into that position. as she’s campaigned. of the senate since 2001.
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MacFarlane confirms commitment to Gas2Gove
ON his first day on the job, newly picked Minister for Industry Ian MacFarlane confirmed the new Australian government’s commitment to getting Gas-to-Gove - but has not yet provided a timeline for when they will do so. Chief Minister Adam Giles spoke with Mr Macfarlane when the incoming Coalition Government’s cabinet was picked last Monday, to congratulate him on his appointment. During the call, Mr Macfarlane confirmed the Liberal’s support for the East Arnhem region and the NT
Government’s offer of gas to Rio Tinto to ensure the Gove refinery stays open. “Mr Macfarlane has reconfirmed his commitment to underwrite the funding for the building of the gas pipeline from Katherine to Gove in conjunction with the Territory Government’s offer of 175 PJ of gas and 78 PJ of gas coming from another company,” Mr Giles said. He said both governments believed the current offer, combined with financial underwriting of the construction of the gas pipeline, was a sound deal.
“It will provide certainty for the operations of the Gove processing operations. “This offer remains predicated on Rio Tinto committing to the refinery staying open for 20 years, regardless of who the current or future owners may be. “I look forward to continuing discussions with Rio Tinto and the Australian Government on a long term solution to the energy needs of the Gove Refinery and providing certainty to the businesses and residents of Nhulunbuy.” Mr Giles also thanked companies
Eni, Santos, ConocoPhillips, and APA, along with Ian Macfarlane, for their efforts in working to find a solution to the energy demands of Rio’s Gove refinery. This comes after a week of argument about Gas-to-Gove, when details of the current deal on Rio Tinto’s table came under question by media and opposition politicians. The Territory Government proposed a 195 PJ gas deal for Gove on Darwin Show Day in July, in the form of a dual fuel model, but have since re-jigged the offer. “Government officials did some
further negotiations and gas field analysis with another company and found an additional 46 PJ of gas, and the government’s offer now stands at 175 PJ,” Mr Giles has said. Additional to this offer was another 78 PJ from a second gas company, believed to be Santos. Nhulunbuy MLA Lynne Walker sent out a media release saying the constant changing and deal breaking sends a terrible message to all industry and potential investors. She also slammed Adam Giles for continuing to refuse to come to Gove to explain the situation.
Outcome of Lingiari will go down to the wire IT’S down to the wire for Labor and Liberal in the race for the Northern Territory’s largest federal seat, with the last postal votes from the election still trickling in. The race for the seat of Lingiari lingers on, with incumbent Labor member Warren Snowdon ahead by 705 votes at the last update of the voting results which came through on September 13. While Country Liberal’s candidate Tina MacFarlane polled well in Territory hubs, such as Alice Springs and Katherine, Mr
Snowdon has kept hold of a large number of bush votes in the remote NT. Dumped NT Minister Alison Anderson recently spoke out about the CLP’s poor results in the bush, saying Aboriginal voters had not seen anything worth voting for on offer from the Liberals. “Aboriginal people want little things done. “My people are the cheapest voters,” she recently told media. At this stage, postal votes continue to be counted as they come in from remote corners
of the huge electorate, which as well as East Arnhem Land contains remote island outposts Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands. At last count, Mr Snowdon had received 17,963 votes compared to Ms MacFarlane’s 17,339. In a distant third, the Greens’ Barbara Shaw picked up 3475 votes across Lingiari. Minor parties the Citizens Electoral Council, Palmer United Party and the Australia’s First Nations Party each picked up over 1000 votes.
Teacher cuts labelled as ‘madness’
STAFF cuts, including teachers, appear to be looming for the region’s schools, including for Nhulunbuy High and the Yirrkala and Homelands schools. Local officials, including politicians and union representatives, have voiced their fear that cutting education resources is the exact opposite of what the government should be doing. Local MLA Lynne Walker has said the slashing of education
positions will include 3.2 teaching positions from Nhulunbuy High. “It’s even worse for Yirrkala and the Homelands schools which will see teacher positions slashed as well as two English Second Language teachers, and key support roles like home liaison officers and senior cultural advisors and an IT position,” Ms Walker said (full comment, page 8). Vice President of the Arnhem Regional Council for the Australian Educa-
tion Union Jarvis Ryan said the government was creating further problems for the local education system by removing resources. “We already have a high-turnover of teachers and staff out here. “More resources have to be injected, not cut.” Shadow Minister for Education Michael Gunner said that NAPLAN school testing results released last week proved that the CLP decision to cut teachers was madness.
“The NAPLAN results show that the Northern Territory remains way behind the rest of the country and we are going backwards in many areas. “Results in our Middle Schools have decreased in 7 out of 10 areas and this is where the CLP teacher cuts will have the biggest impact. “It is cutting the potential of our children and
cutting the future of the Northern Territory.” Mr Ryan said NAPLAN was not the be all and end all, but it did give a good indication of the harm cuts to the NT’s education system could cause. The Territory Government cut its funding for Education and Children’s Services by about $17 million in this year ’s budget.
Kava seized in Yirrkala, September 9. Photo courtesy Nhulunbuy Police.
Police war on kava continues NHULUNBUY Police have had another victory in their ongoing battle against kava in the region, having seized a quantity of the drug during a search on a house in Yirrkala. Police entered the house under rules of the Kava Management Act, where they located 7kg of kava, worth a street value of around $7000 when sold in remote communities. They also seized $650 cash, which was allegedly proceeds made from trafficking kava. A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged over the offences, and will appear in court on October 1. Kava, a root-based drug hailing from the Pacific Islands, is outlawed in the Northern Territory, due to high rates of abuse of the drug in remote Arnhem Land communities.
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Clam industry could be a pearler HIDING out in Nhulunbuy’s industrial area, a local aquaculture company has been breeding more than just ideas for the future of Yolngu business opportunities. Brian and Barbara Koennecke, who have been in Gove since 1986, run an aquarium company called Arafura Aquatic Fish, where they have successfully been breeding and marketing giant clams. They’ve now bred a brand new generation of the clams, and Ms Koennecke, a former NT RIRDC Rural Woman of the Year, said this milestone could mean great things for Nhulunbuy’s economic diversification. “It’s importance is two-fold; “Firstly, it is a boost for the aquarium trade, as the overseas market is wanting to buy them.”
The company will sell their produce nationally, to regions as far-flung as Perth and Tasmania, for those businesses to then export the seafood overseas to country’s such as Japan and China. She said a second part of the clam enterprise would be to build Yolngu incentives for starting their own clam farming businesses. “Once we get more proficient at breeding the clams we plan to work with Traditional Owners to begin training people to farm them for food, as there’s a good international market for clam meat.” The industry model can be compared to the trepang (sea cucumber) farming which thrives as an indigenous business enterprise on Groote Eylandt. Another benefit of the company’s clam breeding program is it aims to provide a boost to dwindling wild clam
populations in the seas off East Arnhem Land. “We will be cooperating with Traditional Owners to release a number of the clams back into the wild.” The breeding of giant clams in recirculating tank systems is a first for the Territory, and a boon to an often forgotten industry. A veteran of the aquaculture industry, Ms Koennecke said their aren’t too many competitors left in the game in the NT. “There’s one in Darwin, and then there’s us.” She said their aim was to survive in the clam business and discover how economically viable it can be. The species of clam they have been growing will grow to approximately 60 to 70cm, and could weigh between 20 and 25kg.
RIGHT: Barbara Koennecke with one of the younger clams growing at Arafura Aquatic Fish. BELOW: Farm where a new generation of giant clams are being kept. RIGHT BELOW: Aquaculture veteran Barbara Koennecke showing clams getting ready to be released in the wild.
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GOVE’S teething problem is finally over, with a new private dental practice starting up in town after months of trying to fill the gap of having no dentist. North Queensland-based company, ASA Smiles, has begun services, and provides appointments for private dental patients two days a week. Gove was left without private dental services in May when the previous dentist left town. The new private service adds to the public dental service already provided in the area. Minister for Health Robyn Lambley has said the Northern Territory Government has worked hard to secure another private provider to prevent locals travelling to Darwin for routine dental work. “An expression of interest was advertised in late May which included a number of support measures including peppercorn rent, accommodation assistance through Gove Operations, travel assistance and access to equipment, to ensure a high
quality practitioner was secured.” While the process of securing a new dentist was underway, the Department of Health’s public dental service has provided emergency care for private patients. Dental services for public patients have continued to be provided Monday to Friday through the Department of Health’s Gove Dental Clinic. The new private service has begun offering appointments on Fridays and Saturdays from its location at the Gove Dental Clinic at Endeavour Square. “It’s always a challenge to attract private health service providers to the NT, especially to our regional areas, and we are delighted to secure the services of a well respected
provider like ASA Smiles,” Mrs Lambley said. ASA Smiles already runs successful practices in Mareeba and Port Douglas in North Queensland. Bookings can be made by calling (07 4092 5312). Public patients phone (8987 0425) for appointments with the public dental service.
Age pensions to rise this week, but it’s not all good news AGE pensions are set to rise on September 20 in the second round of twice yearly indexing. The new fortnightly rate for singles will be $827.10, a rise of $18.70. The partnered rate will be $623.40, an increase of $14 for each person The rises are after the Clean Energy and Pension Supplements. But for mature age job seekers
under 60, the maximum Newstart Allowance payment for single unemployed people will increase by only $4 a fortnight, to $501, less than half the adult minimum wage. In a submission to the 2013/14 Federal Budget, National Seniors said that research shows older job seekers will languish in unemployment for an average 71 weeks compared to the 41 weeks of those aged 25 to 44 years.
National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said over 55s represented 20 per cent of Australians who had been unemployed
for two years and were living off Newstart Allowance. “An extra $4 a fortnight is not going to be much help to long-term unemployed seniors struggling to find work, update their skills or travel for job interviews.” For full details of the new pension rates, go to http://www.fahcsia. gov.au or the Older Australians division at Department of Human Services on 132 300.
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Opera House hosts Dr Yunupingu tribute LEFT: Musicians Rrawun Maymuru and Paul Kelly at the Deadly Awards. Photo: Amanda James. RIGHT: Musicians, including members of East Journey and Yothu Yindi, played a tribute to Dr Yunupingu at the Deadlys on September 10. Photo: Joseph Mayers. THE Sydney Opera House became a location for tears, love and music recently, when a group of renowned musicians took to the stage to play tribute to Dr Yunupingu. The iconic building played host to The Deadlys, an annual award ceremony celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements in art, sport and music on Tuesday, September 10. To open the ceremony, a rendition of Yothu Yindi’s hit song Mainstream was performed by musicians including Rrawun Maymuru and PJ White from East Journey, alongside Paul Kelly, Yothu Yindi member Jodie CockatooCreed and singer Kutcha Edwards. Dr Yunupingu’s family also attended the Deadlys for the tribute and celebration of Dr Yunupingu’s contribution to Australian music and society. Deadlys Executive Producer Gavin Jones said an entire generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and musicians who developed and performed their craft in the 1990s and 2000s owed a huge legacy to Dr Yunupingu. “Even though this is recent and significant history, Australia was a very different place in the late 1980s and 1990s to what it is today. “It’s hard not to overstate the importance of this wonderful Aboriginal Australian man, and the ripples that flow from his life’s work permeate at the most practical and functional levels of the music scene, of Aboriginal affairs, of reconciliation, and in Indigenous education. “It’s an honour that Dr Yunupingu’s family agreed to this tribute to Dr Yunupingu.” Yothu Yindi is a multiple Deadly Award winner and was inducted into the Deadlys Hall of Fame in 2004, winning the Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music. The late Dr Yunupingu passed away at his home in Yirrkala in June this year.
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Territory mourns an Arnhem Land leader THE Northern Territory Government has paid tribute to Indigenous leader Ms Yarmirr, who passed away recently. Minister for Community Services Bess Price said the passing of Ms Yarmirr was a sad day for all Territorians. “Ms Yarmirr was a pioneering leader, a strong advocate for Homelands and a proud Arnhem Land woman,” Mrs Price said. “Ms Yarmirr led the way in the fight for Native Title Sea Rights and achieved huge strides for her people. “I met Ms Yarmirr several times over the years and knew her as a well respected leader among her people.” Member for Arnhem Larisa Lee said Ms Yarmirr was a role model for all indigenous women. “Ms Yarmirr championed many issues for our people, particularly those impacting on indigenous women and ensuring knowledge is preserved for our children’s children,” Mrs Lee said. Ms Yarmirr was a long serving member of the Northern Land Council and Deputy Mayor of the West Arnhem Shire. “With sadness we say goodbye to a wise elder, a proud leader and a much loved Territorian,” Mrs Price said. “My thoughts are with her family and the Arnhem Land community.”
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ABOVE LEFT: Dhimurru Ranger helping to retrieve a large ghost net. ABOVE RIGHT: NT Fisheries and Water Police with Crocodile Islands, Gurruwiling and Wanga Djakamirr Rangers. BELOW: Dhimurru Rangers watch on as Water Police attempt to retrieve a ghost net.
Lynne Walker Member for Nhulunbuy Electorate Office: Arnhem House Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 Office hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 1pm • 2pm – 4.30pm Appointments outside these hours by arrangement Postal Address: PO Box 1021, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Email: electorate.nhulunbuy@nt.gov.au Phone: 08 8987 0125 Fax: 08 8987 2388
Working for you 2014 NHULUNBUY PRESCHOOL ENROLMENT DAYS Nhulunbuy Preschool will be taking appointments for new enrolments for 2014 on
Wednesday, September 25, 9am – 1.30pm Thursday, September 26, 9am – 1.30pm This is for parents of children turning 4 before June 30, 2014, who would like to enrol their child into preschool. Parents who have already completed enrolment forms must also arrange an appointment. Please contact the Primary School Front Office on 8987 0022 to arrange your interview time.
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Leading way in protecting sea country WITH such a huge expanse of protected sea country off our East Arnhem coastlines, it’s sometimes a worry how we can keep it safe from rogue fishermen and pollution. But it seems Water Police, NT Fisheries and six Indigenous Sea Ranger groups from across the region have it covered. Recently, a 20-day remote field operation was undertaken in a combined effort by these groups, where warnings were dished out to commercial barramundi fishermen and recreational fishers, and ghostnets were retrieved. The surveillance activities covered over 1000kms of coastline and involved community rangers from Gove, Yirrkala, Ramingining, Crocodile Islands and Maningrida. Senior Cultural Advisor for the Yirralka Sea Rangers Yumutjin Wunungmurra said the rangers had to show Police and Fisheries some bush tracks they didn’t know about. “These tracks will be important for any future activities for all of us.” During these patrol days the participating agencies were exposed to some remote and harsh environments containing many challenges. These included tight overgrown tracks, badly corrugated roads and virtually impenetrable terrain. In most cases, boat launches were made off beaches, muddy banks and reefs. Without the knowledge of local
Indigenous rangers, the patrols would have been even more challenging, a fisheries spokesperson said. “These partnerships will allow for a more effective coverage of our vast coastline, “By working together, Fisheries, Police and Traditional Owners can ensure the better management of sea country for everyone.” During the operation, a number of recreational fishing vessels were inspected for safety gear and possession limits with three people being given formal warnings. This provided an opportunity for Dhimurru Sea Rangers to interact with local fishers and gain experience in checking recreational safety gear. Water Police Constable Michael Read said the rangers spoke clearly and confidently. “In a couple of cases, the rangers
noticed that some of the flares were out of date and that the fishers had insufficient life jackets, so these vessels were given warnings and told to immediately return to shore.” There were also six ghost nets detected during one of the patrol days with one net successfully retrieved. Director of Fisheries Ian Curnow said these joint operations highlighted the future direction of fisheries monitoring in remote parts of the Northern Territory. Water Police Sergeant Roger Illet added that it was not always about detecting offences, it was also about sending a message to fishers that the police were around, and so were the local sea rangers. BELOW: Fisheries Research Officer Chris Errity gets help from Yirralka Rangers.
Midges to increase with full moon
BITING midges (sand flies) will be out in high numbers this week, until September 22, coinciding with the full moon. Department of Health Director of Medical Entomology Nina Kurucz warned East Arnhem residents and visitors that to avoid midge bites they should take precautions and avoid mangrove areas where midges breed, especially around sunrise and sunset. “Cover up with long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, socks and shoes and apply DEET or picaridin-based repellents. “Insecticide coils, mosquito lanterns and insecticide barrier applications are also helpful.”
Mangrove biting midges, Culicoides ornatus, are expected to be in high numbers throughout the NT coast within 1.5km of extensive areas of coastal mangroves. “Peak biting midge activity will occur from now until the end of November in the periods three days before and after full moons, and to a lesser extent around new
moons,” Ms Kurucz said. The pain, swelling and itchiness midge bites cause is due to the chemicals contained in the saliva midges inject into their human hosts. Residents have been warned to avoid scratching the bites because this can easily break the skin, introducing bacterial infections that can lead to unsightly sores. For people who have been bitten by midges, soothing lotions may provide relief. A 2013 calendar detailing expected biting midge pest periods is available at: http://www.health. nt.gov.au/Medical_Entomology/ index.aspx.
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Bridging gaps through conversation
ABOVE: Presenters Witiyana Marika and Richard Trudgen taught the audience how spirituality can be found through a simple hand-shake. ABOVE RIGHT: Author Richard Trudgen talked of ways to approach Yolngu culture from a Balanda perspective. RIGHT: Participants Juliette Mundy, Paula Myott and Ali Thorn. ARNHEM Land dwellers travelled into Nhulunbuy from afar last week, for a rare glimpse at the depths of Yolngu culture, in a course hosted by author Richard Trudgen. Before this September 10 and 11 course, it had been over four years since Mr Trudgen, author of acclaimed book Why Warriors Lie Down and Die, had given one of his Bridging the Gap Seminars in Nhulunbuy. Around 60 employees from industries that work with Yolngu across Arnhem Land attended the seminar to further their knowledge and skills needed to help understand life from a Yolngu perspective. The two day cross-cultural experience explored many aspects of Yolngu culture, including kinship and Traditional Law. Course participant and locally-based mental health worker Ali Thorn said the seminar was an enlightening experience. “There were moments when suddenly it was like a lightbulb was switched on in my mind and I thought, ‘ah, so that’s the reason for that’. “It showed me how to look at my work alongside Yolngu from new and
interesting cultural perspectives.” Participants had their questions about Yolngu life and culture answered by Mr Trudgen, as well as Yothu Yindi founding member Witiyana Marika and Yolngu Radio presenter Biritjalawuy Gondarra. If you missed the Nhulunbuy seminar, there is still a chance to catch another of the eye-opening courses in Darwin, on October 8 and 9. For more info, visit: http://www. whywarriors.com.au/seminars/index. php.
Seminar co-presenters Witiyana Marika (2nd from left) and Biritjalawuy (Dianne) Gondarra (2nd from right) with course participants Faye Alvoen, Rowena Stokell and Julie Nicklin.
RIGHT: Youngster Sarah Riley, Irish Riley and Kishan Kariippanon were there to learn. BELOW: Team from ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation) - Gary, Carol, Luke, Georgia, Ange and Jodie - had travelled in from across Arnhem Land to attend the seminar.
Local leaders learning good governance through course SETTING UP FOR THE FUTURE: From left: Stuart MacLean, Daylulu Marika, Mandaka Marika, Bakamumu Marika, Bruno Marika, Witiyana Marika, Adrian Rota and Dipillinga Bukulatjpi.
By CRAIG HODGES THE Chairman of a local Aboriginal Corporation has expressed the need to get more Yolngu to learn and understand governance. Chairman of Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation Bakamumu Marika recently took part in a governance training course, and related how important it would be for others to take the same path. “I have been the Chairman of Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation for 30 years and I feel the training was great for new directors.” The course, undertaken in late
August, was given by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC), who have made several visits to Arnhem Land in recent years. ORIC train people in positions of responsibility in business about key governance issues. Their trainers outline how governance impacts on the relations between family and friends, right through to relations between businesses and the community. Bunuwal Group Chief Executive Officer Stuart MacLean also took part in the course and said the ORIC trainer, Danny Keep, was fantastic.
“He was able to explain complex governance and compliance issues in a manner which suited the directors of our organisation and engaged well with the participants. “The training is fundamental for directors and key staff within corporations.” The Bunuwal Group now have seven individuals who have completed the governance course. The ORIC training team is expected to return to Nhulunbuy for further training and all directors, members and indigenous business stakeholders have been strongly advised to consider participating.
Dr N. Lewis | Dr W.L. Wong | Dr D. Gordon | Dr K. Babu
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A SURPRISING announcement was made by CLP Chief Minister Adam Giles last week, in an address to the oil and gas industry in Darwin, where he advised that the offer of Gas-to-Gove has been further reduced. Far from the 300 petajoules announced last February by former Chief Minister Terry Mills, this was slashed to 195 petajoules on July 26 by Adam Giles but last week the volume of gas was further reduced to 175 petajoules. When challenged about the missing 20 petajoules of gas, Adam Giles said that the offer was actually 195 petajoules of ‘energy’, not
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. TGIF Weekly Draw, in the Walkabout Tavern from 4.30pm, prizes drawn at 6.30pm. Every Friday. Jag the Joker, Arnhem Club, tickets from 5-6pm, draw 6-9pm. 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 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 6-8pm. Every Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.
SEPTEMBER Fri 20 and Sat 21. Double Tap, vocalist DJ act, and the New Heffners with special guest Rowan from East Journey, 9pm-3am @ The Arnhem Club. Fri 20 and Sat 21. DJ Otto for the Ladies Party, hosted by DMC DJ Champion Wil K The Baddist, The Jam Nightclub at the Walkabout Tavern. Sat 21. AO Blitz, Gove Tennis courts, 9am-12pm. Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis, Speed Serve, FREE sausage sizzle. All welcome. Sat 21. GAFL Grand Final Day program, Yirrkala Oval. 10am, Under 14s Juniors Grand Final. Sat 21. GAFL Grand Final Day program, Yirrkala Oval. 12pm, Women's AFL Grand Final. Sat 21. GAFL Grand Final Day program, Yirrkala Oval. 3pm, GAFL Grand Final Gopu vs. Nguykal. Sat 21. Gove Tennis 40th Anniversary Party, Nhulunbuy tennis courts, drinks, food, live music, 6pm-late. Sat 21. Open Race, Nhulunbuy Speedway, races start at 7.30pm.
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compassion and a fierce work ethic. Nigel will be very difficult to replace however he has set us on the road to recovery. It is now up to us to continue this work so that the club can, once again, become a worthwhile contributor to our community in line with the ideals of our constitution. I wish Nigel and Bec every happiness and thank them again for their immense contribution to our region. David Mitchell, The Arnhem Club, President .
gas and that this reflected the proposed dual-fuel option the government were offering and that he didn’t want to ‘confuse’ people. Like every other resident of the Gove region, I received a letter from Adam Giles, dated July 30, which clearly stated, “This duel-fuel option would see the Northern Territory contribute 13PJ of gas per year for over 15 years (195PJ) to support the continued operation of the refinery”. It’s very clear to me and everyone else that the deal is about gas, not energy. For my efforts in holding the government and Adam Giles to account,
he has labelled me “irresponsible”. Adam Giles needs to stop the rhetoric and front-up to Nhulunbuy to explain to families, traditional owners and business owners why he keeps changing his mind. Aside from the mishandling of Gas-to-Gove, further evidence of the turmoil and incompetence within the CLP government is yet another cabinet reshuffle, the fifth in just over a year. Maverick Alison Anderson, who in March described Adam Giles as a “little boy”, has now been dumped by him. This disunity and infighting has become a hallmark of this CLP
government, along with their litany of broken election promises. Amongst the reshuffle, I am surprised Peter Chandler has retained the education portfolio, after he was comfortable with cutting $250 million from the education budget along with 180 teachers over the next four years. This includes 3.2 teaching positions from Nhulunbuy High. It’s even worse for Yirrkala and the Homelands schools which will see teacher positions slashed as well as two English Second Language teachers, and key support roles like home liaison officers and senior cultural advisors and an IT
Electoral News
by NT Member for Nhulunbuy
LYNNE WALKER
position. In the space of a year, having three different ministers for such important portfolio areas like education, children and families, local government, housing, treasury to name a few, does nothing to deliver better services or stable and good government for Territorians whether they live in urban, regional or remote NT.
Nothin’ like an NT speed hump
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unprofitability and has set the club on the long road to sustainability during his time in charge. He has overseen the steady reduction of the club’s debt levels while still being able to make real improvements at the club including repainting, ceiling replacements and air conditioning repairs. As well as this Nigel has revamped the stock control and security systems. I have rarely met anyone of Nigel’s calibre who consistently displays intelligence, honesty, integrity,
CLP rhetoric on gas and reshuffles
WEEKLY
NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA
Manager of ‘honesty and integrity’ to leave Arnhem Club THE Managing Director of the Arnhem Club, Mr Nigel Baker (right), has notified me that he intends to resign from his position at the end of next month. I am writing to thank Nigel for his enormous contribution to the Arnhem Club and to commend his hard work to the community. Nigel took over the reigns at a time of turmoil and inherited a club in a parlous economic state. He has been able to return the club to profit after a period of seven years of
Gurrumul performing in Yirrkala. PHOTO MATT GARRICK
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A big salty feasting on a barra at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu. Photo courtesy: Zoey Kellaway.
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THERE’S one sure fire way to keep tourists out of Arnhem Land - make sure our scaly security guards are stationed at the Kakadu Park borders. Drivers had to wait a while at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu National Park recently, while a big saltwater crocodile enjoyed a feed of barramundi. Darwin woman Zoey Kellaway took this photo of the monster as she stopped at one side of the crossing. Speaking with Arafura Times, Zoey’s mum, Penny, said her daughter had been holidaying in Kakadu when she ran across this obstacle in her road. “There were four other crocs around him, just waiting while he finished his feed of a barra. “When they were finally able to cross in their four-wheel-drive, they did so with great caution.” Cahills Crossing is notorious in the region, as it is known to be crawling with crocs. It was here where a man was taken by a croc in knee-deep water in 1987.
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Swags under the stars Story and photo: TAMARA HOWIE AS 100,000 homeless Australians prepare themselves for another night sleeping on the streets, Goveites are being invited to spend a night in their shoes - or swag for that matter. Year 12 Nhulunbuy High students Madelaine Barnett and Keely Lobenwein have been organising an overnight camp out, called Swagtober, to raise awareness and funds for the country’s homeless. Swagtober, to be held at the Surf Club over the night of October 3 and 4, is being held to raise money for Street Swags; a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supplying swags and making life on the street a little bit safer for those who have found themselves in tough times. Keely said there was over 100,000 homeless people in Australia on any night who get turned away from homeless shelters because there’s too many of them. “Some people are a lot less fortunate
than us and we don’t usually take them into consideration. “Maybe this could help a lot of people in Australia - everyone should have some sort of shelter.” Street Swags have already provided 14,000 of their durable and discreet swags to the homeless around Australia. Now residents have been urged to bring their own down to the Surfy, to come camp out and get involved. Keely and Madelaine’s passion for the cause has already gained support from the community with a good turnout predicted. But, as with life on the street, there’s always room for a few more swags. Swagtober costs $20 at the gate, which includes dinner and breakfast, with the remainder going towards Street Swags. Just head down with your swag at 6pm on Thursday, October 3, for a night of food and movies on the big screen, all ages welcome. For more info, contact Madelaine (0407 345 570).
JOLLY SWAGMEN: Keely Lobenwein and Madelaine Barnett prepare to camp out at the Surf Club
New exhibition: Mix of many elements
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Story and photos TAMARA HOWIE
HOW often do chemistry and art collide in Nhulunbuy? Periodically! After months of logistical negotiations an exhibition titled The Art of Chemistry has finally arrived at Nhulunbuy Community Library. The dynamic work, a contemporary twist on the periodic table, was made in celebration of the International Year of Chemistry in 2011. For the work, 79 chemists and 38 printmakers joined forces to show the elements as never seen before. ABOVE: Librarians Cheryl Smith and Robyn Theedom are in their The Tasmanian-based artists interpreted information provided element. by the chemists to produce 112 elemental works of art. BELOW: Detail from The Art of Chemistry at Nhulunbuy Library. Library Manager Robyn Theedom has been anticipating the artwork’s arrival since Peter Medley from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) contacted her in January. Ms Theedom said the library was hoping local students would benefit from its arrival. “It’s fascinating for the kids and the community and it raises an awareness of chemistry.” The exhibition has been touring Australia since 2011 before it settled in Nhulunbuy last week. “It has done a fair lap of the Territory. “They have tried to get it to fairly remote areas too.” Like any good science experiment, there’s a mixture of many elements. Ms Theedom has invited everyone to come down to the library and have a look while it’s here for a few more weeks. There is nothing Boron about this display, so get in before these mini works of art Argon. For more info: http://www.raci.org.au/periodic-table-on-show.
NCC kids jump into action
NCC Jump Rope for Heart co-ordinator Kristie Gurney joins Deborah Hermanus, Katelyn Rika and Georgina Stockley to show off their group skipping style.
SKIPPING class was the subject of the morning recently at Nhulunbuy Christian College’s annual Jump Off Day. Students joined 400,000 others in more than 2000 schools around Australia skipping their way through a program teaching children how to keep fit and healthy and helping to raise funds to fight against cardiovascular disease. NCC’s Jump Rope for Heart coordinator Mrs Kristie Gurney said the Heart Foundation’s project was a great opportunity for students to increase their awareness and serve others in the wider community. “Our school believes in equipping students to help change the world.
“Jump Off Day was a great way for students to celebrate their fundraising achievements, show off newly acquired skipping skills, continue to improve strength and confidence. “And it was a lesson in realising how each person’s fundraising effort put together amounts to a lot of money to help others.” Mrs Gurney said she loved to see the students really get involved in the physical challenges. “In the skipping races and tricks they’re so enthusiastic, it’s inspiring!” All funds raised went towards research to help the fight against heart disease and strokes.
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ROTARY BEACH VOLLEYBALL, SEPT. 15
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK/TAMARA HOWIE
ROTARY is known for doing a lot for the community, but last Sunday it seems they outdid themselves - hosting the 2013 Beach Volleyball Tournament in Nhulunbuy. It was a huge turnout for the popular annual event, with 33 teams jumping around in the sand on Middle Beach for the day of competitive fun and activities. Nhulunbuy Rotary’s President Elect Sean ‘Ocker’ O’Connor said it was one of the most-concerted efforts Rotary had ever had. “Everyone worked so well together, and we couldn’t have done it without organisations like the Surf Lifesaving Club, Gove FM, Dhimurru, St Johns Ambulance and the Corrective Services team who built everything up and pulled it down at the end of the day. “It was a phenomenal team effort.” Mr O’Connor said the event was well-patronised by both the township and surrounding communities. Out of all the teams on the day, there could only be one winner; team Grinners took line honours at close of competition, with second place going to Some Spike It Barbecue babes Rose Becker, Tracy Naughton and Lesley Mallard. Hot and third and fourth to the Marlins and Homelands team, Djurrpun. Funds made by our local Rotary crew from sales during the event will all be distributed back out through the community over the coming year.
NOT A BAD PLACE TO BE: Hannah King and Gemma Henke working on their tans.
ABOVE: Sally Naughton, Jayde Lawes and Lily Emmerton catching up. LEFT: TRUTH IN A CLICHE: Grinners were the winners! BELOW: Shanley McGill, Ellie Clark and Chante Venter having fun in the sun. BELOW LEFT: Couple quiet ones for Mango, Donny and Luke.
PIECE OF PARADISE: Monica Newman, Angela French and Kim Thompson.
Sandy battles in the quarter-finals.
Some Spike It Hot players proving their prowess.
IN THERE TILL THE END: Runners-up, Some Spike It Hot.
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Locals partied as Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesavers kept lookout for nasties in the background.
Team Djurrpun, who travelled in from Dhalinybuy Homeland to attend the tournament. They made it through to the semi-finals.
A member of team Grinners showedoff some winning moves.
GOVE FILM SOCIETY SCREENING - PAUL KELLY, STORIES OF ME
PHOTOS: TAMARA HOWIE
By TAMARA HOWIE MUSIC and movie fans flocked into the 4C’s Community Centre last Saturday night, for the inaugural film screening put on by fledgling group the Gove Film Society. More than 60 fans of all ages rocked up to watch a recently produced documentary about legendary Australian musician Paul Kelly, called Stories of Me. The cinematic experience was made complete with buttery, fresh popcorn and home-made cakes. The Gove Film Society, a sub-division of the Gove Peninsula Festival Association, have said they will be putting on monthly screenings of classic, cult, indy and documentary films for the rest of the year, so stay tuned to the Arafura Times for updates. LEFT: Kim Thompson and Kim Andrew. ABOVE: Jane Stewart, Katie Pemberton, Nicolas O’Callaghan and Gabrielle Bourke. BELOW: Local Esther Rika (centre, red dress) was acting as tour guide for a group of school kids and teachers visiting from Eltham High School in Victoria.
Nick O’Callaghan and Tim Pickford.
Junior Doctor Lucas De Toca tucks into a piece of home-made cake.
ABOVE: Gove Film Society friends and members Derrian Rungan, Rick Garotti, Jeremy Kee and Simone Gianelle.
ABOVE: Jack Foley, Lucas De Toca and Marianne Dowsett.
ABOVE LEFT: Tracey Pickford and Jane McCaffrey.
BELOW: Cassie Kreymborg and Jon Baly.
LEFT: Gove Peninsula Festival Association President Ian Maclean serenaded the crowd by the bar.
LEFT: Alilah and Rod Watts.
FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW: Gove Film Society members Reb, Ali Thorn, Angela Madden, Matt Garrick and Jeremy Kee.
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FRIDAY 20
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 Restoration House: Big House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Imbroglio- The ‘I’ theme continues with a show all about ‘Imbroglio’. Joining Stephen Fry are newcomers Frank Skinner and John Bishop who play alongside semi-regular Sean Lock and permanently installed panellist, Alan Davies. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Dead Man’s Chest - Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff and Phryne finds herself at the pointy end of a Spanish dagger. 9:30 Scott & Bailey 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Friday Night Dinner: The Sofabed 11:20 Rage 5:00 Rage
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 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 7:00 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final 1 9:30 Power Games: The Packer Murdoch Story: Part 2 - Aging Sir Frank battles to stay in charge of his health and his empire, as he tries to thwart Rupert Murdoch and control his sons Kerry and Clyde. Murdoch’s decision to expand into the UK changes the face of international media. Rivals and brothers Kerry and Clyde Packer make major decisions about their future in the family business. 11:30 Malibu’s Most Wanted 1:15 Movie: “Summer Coda” (M l) 3:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Scandal: Grant For The People 12:30 City Homicide 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 7:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 10:30 TBA 11:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Brave New World - Meredith freaks out whenDerek discovers her mother’s old diary in the house 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: There’s No I In Team - Bailey heads up a team of surgeons performing a ‘domino procedure’ in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. 1:30 Special: The Marvels Of Madagascar 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Don Matteo 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Portland Road 8:30 Fit To Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 9:40 As It Happened: Codebreaker - Alan Turing was the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War Two, arguably saving millions of lives. 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Life Flesh” (MA) In Spanish. - This Pedro Almodóvar drama examines how several lives are changed by a single gunshot. After leaving jail, drug dealer Victor is still in love with Elena, but she’s married to the former cop - now wheelchair basketball player - who became paralysed by a shot from Victor’s gun. 1:00 White Night 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 21
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer: Of Monsters And Men 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Boy Charlton 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Spartacus” (PG) 5:00 Human Planet: Oceans: Into The Blue 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The Rock: Part One 8:30 Case Sensitive: The Point Of Rescue - When Geraldine Bretherick and her five-year-old daughter are found dead in the bathroom of their luxury home, the case divides Detective Sergeant Charlie Zailer and Detective Constable Simon Waterhouse. 9:15 Audrey’s Kitchen: Rhubarb Crumble 9:20 Kingdom 10:10 Waking The Dead: Solidarity: Part 1 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Dara O’Brian 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today Saturday 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:00 The Bottom Line Icon Series 11:30 The Middle: The Hose 12:00 TBA 1:00 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG v, a) 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 National News 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. 7:00 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final No. 2 9:30 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Not Easily Broken” (M a) A struggling couples relationship is put to the test when the wife is in a car accident and they must both question what their love really means to one another. 2:00 The Baron: Edge Of Fear 3:00 Extra 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 Dr Oz 12:30 V8 Xtra 1:00 Seven’s Motosport 2:00 Movie: “High School Musical 3 (G) 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 7:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 10:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: A Father’s Deadly Dilemma - In 2003, David Hunt and his 11-year- old daughter Leia, set off on a snowmobiling adventure in the Quebec backcountry. Disaster strikes when David’s snowmobile hits a snow drift and crash lands into a ravine. Stranded miles from safety with a badly broken leg in sub zero temperatures, David’s only chance of survival rests with his daughter. 11:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Life During Wartime 12:30 Movie: “Asunder” (M) 2:20 Harry’s Practice 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Il Trittico - Gianni Schicchi 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 The Beauty Of Maps 2:50 Piano Notes 3:00 Lily Cole’s Art Matters 3:55 Up To The Sky: Missing Matrix 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Cumming 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Islands: Galapagos: Darwin’s Eden - Discover the secret wildlife of the Galapagos Islands which are part of Equador, including gigantic tortoises, sea-swimming lizards and cormorants that have evolved to no longer fly. 8:35 First Crossings: Southern Alps 9:30 Movie: “Another Year” A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness 11:55 Movie: “A Mighty Heart” (M l,a) 1:55 Shameless 2:50 Shameless / 3:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
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: Bwelgfast To Dublin 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 12 Canoes: Seasons 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 3:00 Prima Donna: The Story Of Rufus Wainwright’s Debut Opera 4:30 Place 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Four Funerals and A Wedding 6:30 Compass: Why I Am Still Jewish 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Supersized Earth: The Way We Move 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:25 TBA 12:05 Great Directors 1:30 Movie: “The Day Of The Locust” (M r,n,s,v) - The dark side of Hollywood in the 1930s is revealed through the conflict-filled lives of a novice art director, an ambitious hustler and an accountant. 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 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 2013 Intrust Super Cup 3:30 Australia’s Got Talent 4:30 National News 5:00 TBA 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 Australia’s Got Talent: Semi Final No.1 - Which of our 43 superstar Australia’s Got Talent semi-finalists will make the cut and go through from the semis to the finals? Who will be the viewer’s favourites and get voted in to perform once again? 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 11:00 Southland: The Felix Paradox - The funeral of a major drug dealer brings gangsters of all sorts out of the woodwork. But even with chaos in the streets, our cops learn that sometimes the greatest threats come from within 12:00 Financial Review Sunday 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Doc McStuffins 6:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 AFL Game Day 10:30 Dr Oz 11:30 That 70s Show 12:00 World’s Strictest Parent’s 1:00 Better Homes And Gardens 2:30 Seven’s Network sport 2013 5:00 Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 The X Factor Live 7:30 Sunday Night 8:30 Bones: The Pathos In The Pathogens - The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. 9:30 Castle: Wtershed / Sucker Punch 11:30 Special: Danger Down Under 12:30 House Calls To The Rescue 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 Mythbusters: Tornadoes 6:00 Demetri’s Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Machu Picchu Decoded 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta - In the mid-90s the Vietnamese enclave of Cabramatta was in trouble: gangs controlled the streets, heroin turned it into the smack capital of Australia and it was the scene of the only political assassination in Australian history. But 15 years later, Cabramatta is a shining multicultural triumph. 10:30 Secrets Of The Tribe 12:20 Movie: “Offset” (M l,v) - Brindusa, a Romanian woman, is in love with Stefan, a German contractor in Bucharest. They plan to get married in three days. Nicu is their boss and Brindusa’s former lover, and he’s determined to get her back. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
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 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Coldbrook Farm 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: The British Grenadier - A detective partnership of opposites. Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan as straight-talking Dalziel and university educated Pascoe. Dalziel is caught up in an armed siege involving a Falklands veteran. 1:05 Lakme 3:20 Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens In Australia 4:50 Songs Of Praise: School Choirs Showcase 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 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 Toast Derivation 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Prestidigitation Approximation 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Avoid The Chinese Mustard 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Something My Gynaecologist Said 11:00 Episodes 11:30 Nikita: Survival Instincts 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “Beverley Hills Chihuahua” (PG) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 Sport Special: 2013 Brownlow Medal - Live from the Palladium at Crown, Hamish McLachlan covers the glitz and glamour of the red carpet arrivals on AFL’s night of nights. 11:00 Hotel Secrets: French Riviera - Richard’s journey of exploring the world’s most luxurious hotels concludes on the glamorous French Riviera. Beginning at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, he is shown the art of perfect fine dining before meeting ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard, who explains why he chooses to call Monaco home. 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 God In America 2:00 Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Sicily 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 From Scratch: Mower 8:00 From Scratch: Light Bulb 8:30 Life, Death And Mistakes. 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: In this episode, Jeff becomes infatuated with his statistics professor, but has to choose between turning up for Annie’s Day of the Dead party and going on a date with his crush. Pierce comes to terms with getting older. 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Am I Okay 12:30 Kill Arman: China/Shaolin Kung Fu 1:00 Kill Arman: Cambodia/Bokator 1:30 Behind The Froce 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
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 The Private Life Of 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Sanford House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rise Of The Continents: The Americas - From the bedrock the Empire State Building is built on, to the Spanish empires in South America, the two land masses of North and South America are linked by geology and history. 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Elizabeth Gilbert 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:35 Whitechapel 1:20 Bush Law 2:00 Football: VFL Grand Final 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 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 Big Bang Theory: The Cooper-Kripke Inversion 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Zarnecki Incursion 9:00 Big Brother Late Night Feast 10:00 Two Broke Girls: And The New Boss 10:30 Two Broke Girls: And The Big Opening 11:00 Weeds: Qualitative Spatial Reasoning - Andy turns mediator when Nancy and Silas clash over who’s in charge of the business; Shane tries to regain the trust of Det. Ouellette; and Doug tries to throw the Securities and Exchange Commission off the trail of his hedge-fund scam. 11:30 Nothing Trivial 12:30 Extra 1:00 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: “Starstruck” (G) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 The X Factor 8:00 Winners & Losers: Love’s Labour’s Lost - Everything is on track for Jenny’s dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he’s getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing. 9:00 Body Of Proof 11:00 Go On 11:30 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 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 Andre Rieu: Live In Maastricht III 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Lisbon 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alex Kingston - ER and Doctor Who star, Alex Kingston, is keen to explore two branches of her family tree: her great-grandparent William Keevil, who was killed in the First World War but who may have been a photographer when the art was in its infancy 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing 12:10 My Perestroika: Could it be that the more things are restructured, the more they stay the same? That’s the question for the five principal characters in My Perestroika, a revealing documentary about contemporary Russia. The five Moscow residents remember being happy children during the Brezhnev era. Now, some 25 years after perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness), they’re alienated adults. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 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 Arrow: Darkness On The Edge Of Town - As the Dark Archer, Malcolm eliminates the scientists who created the Markov Device and then ships it to Starling City to destroy The Glades. Meanwhile, Oliver, Diggle, and Felicity infiltrate Merlyn Global to learn of Malcolm’s plans, and Laurel tries to resolve matters with Tommy. 9:00 Arrow: Sacrifice 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00 20/20 12:00 Extra 12:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 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: “College Road Trip” (G) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 Slideshow 8:00 TBA 10:00 The Mole 11:00 30 Rock: Stride Of Pride - Liz works to prove to Tracy that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna after some negative publicity. Jack tries out an unconventional dating strategy. 11:30 Celebrity Juice 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 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Edwardian Insects On Film 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency - Code Red 9:30 The Killing 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “My Afternoons With Margueritte” (M l,s) Gerard Depardieu stars as a worker in the South of France who believes himself to be stupid because of his poor reading skills. That is until one day when he meets Margueritte, an articulate elderly lady, in the park. The two of them are intrigued by their unlikely bond and begin meeting regularly so that Margueritte can read to him and help to improve his literacy skills. 12:40 Movie: “Don’t Tell” (M s,a,l,n) This 2006 Academy Awardnominated Italian film follows the breakdown of Sabina’s life when her repressed memories of childhood incest and abuse begin to resurface. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
THURSDAY 19
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “An American Affair” (M v,s) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Please Marry My Boy 10:30 Grimm: La Llorona - Despite the enthusiastic anticipation of the city’s residents for Halloween, a series of horrifying child abductions make their way to Portland, quickly spoiling the holiday spirit. Nick and Hank join forces with Valentina Espinosa, a mysterious detective from Albuquerque, to help find and capture the elusive suspect. 11:30 Special: Secrets Of The Rainforest 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today / 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
SUNDAY 22
SBS
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 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 NRL Footy Show: Big Change For Little Champions - In a bid to raise funds for the the Starlight Foundation the Footy Show are stepping up and taking the initiative. As well as hosting a Telethon that will be running throughout the show, the boys will be auctioning off a Nissan, with all funds going to charity and Jessica Mauboy will be also be doing a special guest performance. 10:00 Arrow 11:00 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
WEDNESDAY 25
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 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Calverton Manor 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: Behind You! 9:00 It’s A Date: How Much Do First Impressions Count? 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Secrets Of The Superbrands: Fashion 12:20 Movie: “Slaughterhouse-Five” (M l,v) 2:00 The Stringers Of Cape Barren Island 2:30 Football: WAFL: Preliminary Final: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
7 CENTRAL
MONDAY 23
IMPARJA
TUESDAY 24
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: The Elms 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Fashion 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery - Julia Zemiro walks a wellknown comedian down memory lane, uncovering the forces and events that have shaped them and created the person we know today 9:35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Boris Johnson 10:00 Please Like Me: Portuguese Custard Tarts 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Luther 1:30 Football: SANFL: 1st Semi Final: Teams TBA 3:45 Football: SANFL: 2nd Semi Final: Teams TBA
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18 - 24 September 2013
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village - Line Runners 6:00 Bazaar - Buenos Aires 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 7:55 Destination Flavour - Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food - Sky High ‘99 9:30 Vikings - Sacrifice 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 The Observer Effect 12:30 Movie: “The Key” (M v,l,n) - Years of estrangement from his own father make Eric extremely reluctant to father the child his wife is longing for. One day he is approached by a man who claims to have known his recently deceased father. This brief encounter soon draws Eric into a seedy underground world of gangsters, crime and mystery that his father was no stranger to. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
CROSSWORD No. 166
SUDOKU No. 166
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You will need to use your intuition early in the week. The most logical solution may not be the best one to take. Decide what feels right to you and do that. Romance. You will be in a very romantic mood. Everything will go well, provided you don’t allow your emotions to go overboard. Calm yourself by taking a few deep breaths throughout the night.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You need a break and should spend some time doing something unproductive. Don’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself. Romance. The Moon/Mars Midpoint now in your sign will give you the courage to force through some changes. It may be awkward at first, but give it time to take effect.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
A possession which you borrowed recently from a friend is due back. It would be unlucky for you to keep it any longer. Send them a note of appreciation as well. Romance. Be careful not to smother your partner with too much attention. They may need more time to do their own thing.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may need to give some thought to a strange dream. You will not be satisfied until you have worked out what it really meant. Romance. This will be an excellent period for romance. You’ll have so many suitors and may start to get confused! Choose a few “must have” qualities to look for.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A deal which you have been waiting for will soon come along. Don’t dither or you will miss this opportunity. Romance. Don’t forget about your partner’s needs. They could do with some extra encouragement at the moment. Set aside your tasks for a night and concentrate solely on them.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
FINDWORD No. 166 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
Don’t let a negative remark throw you off course. You need to have thicker skin to get through things. Know that you are a good and deserving person. Romance. A long discussion with a colleague will help you to see things in your own personal relationship much more clearly.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You will have to suffer the consequences of your recent extravagance! You may have a little less money in the bank than you imagine. If you can’t return any items, set a budget and stick with it! Romance. Be careful not to get into a muddle over where you are planning to meet someone.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
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MUDDY RIVER
Provided you don’t get too excited, this will be a very good time for a night out with your pals. They will be looking for a low-key outing. Romance. A quiet evening at home with your partner will be more productive than you expect. The night doesn’t have to be all about work though.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
You may be surprised to find out who has suddenly taken an interest in your work. Be sure to show them just how much you can do and they may make an offer. Romance. Your partner will be there when you need them. A kind gesture will show how much they care and support you.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
A lack of money may create difficulties for a while. You may have been a little too extravagant over the past week. Look for free events in your area instead of spending more money. Romance. Don’t allow family duties to get in the way of a romantic evening. You need your couple time!
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The common question that gets asked in business is, ‘why?’ That’s a good question, but an equally valid question is, ‘why not?’. – Jeffrey Bezos
SOLUTIONS No. 166
Contact with the Venus/Moon Midpoint will help give your esteem an immediate boost. Keep your confidence soaring by spending time with like-minded people. Romance. This is an excellent time to get to know your partner a little better. There are parts of their life that are still a mystery.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A habit which you have been trying to give up may be harder to break than you expect. You’ll need to use all your willpower! Romance. A new relationship will soon be getting off the ground. However, you may be uncertain about your feelings for this person. Take your time with them!
Arafura Times
18 - 24 September 2013 – 13
CLASSIFIEDS
Visit by Anglican Bishop Clyde Wood to Nhulunbuy A service will be held by Bishop Wood at 10.30am on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Catholic Church Nhulunbuy. All are welcome
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Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation
Community Closure Notice Djambawa Marawili AM, Baniyala community leader, advises that the Baniyala Homeland (also known as the Yilpara Homeland), and including the Dhuluwuy Recreation Area is closed to all fishing and hunting until further notice. The Baniyala community is in a period of deep mourning and sincerely requests your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. Thank you for respecting our wishes.
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SUPPLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES TENDER No. F1314.02
SUPPLY OF 3X SIDE LOADER GARBAGE COMPACTOR TENDER No. F1314.01
Suitably qualified Companies are requested to submit a tender for the contract of motor vehicles to East Arnhem Shire Council. A complete set of tender documents can be obtained from: www.tenders.net/buyer/easc Interested and eligible applicants are to submit their tender documents to Tender Evaluation Committee, East Arnhem Shire Council on or before 1400hrs (CST), Friday 27th September 2013 via electronic lodging. www.tenders.net/buyer/easc For enquiries: Ms Analyn Hughes Fleet Manager East Arnhem Shire Council (08) 8986 8925 analyn.hughes@ eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Suitably qualified Companies are requested to submit a tender for the supply 3X Side Loader Garbage Compactor to East Arnhem Shire Council. A complete set of tender documents can be obtained from: www.tenders.net/buyer/easc Interested and eligible applicants are to submit their tender documents to Tender Evaluation Committee, East Arnhem Shire Council on or before 1400hrs (CST), Friday 27th September 2013 via electronic lodging. www.tenders.net/buyer/easc For enquiries: Ms Analyn Hughes Fleet Manager East Arnhem Shire Council (08) 8986 8925 analyn.hughes@ eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
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Djambawa Marawili AM info@thearnhemclub.com.au www.thearnhemclub.com.au Ph: 8987 0601 Fax: 8987 0680
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Arnhem Club at 10am Sunday, October 13, 2013. Notices of motions must be lodged with the Secretary 14 clear days before the Annual General Meeting and will be posted on the Club Notice Board. Nominations for Committee close Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Nomination forms are available at Reception. Ballot Papers will be available from 11.30am on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Voting closes at 10pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. It would be greatly appreciated if all members could make an effort to vote at the forthcoming election. Charles Carroll Secretary The Arnhem Club Inc
Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited
PO Box 345, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 Phone: (08) 8939 2200 Fax: (08) 8987 2451 Email: office@ncl.net.au
COMMUNITY, SPORT & RECREATIONAL OFFICER
FULL TIME POSITION The Corporation is seeking the services of a community spirited person to fill the above vacancy. Key responsibilities of the role include co-ordinating special functions and events; managing bookings for the Corporation’s facilities and other community activities and administration support. To be considered for this role, you should possess exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to liaise with community and sporting groups and build good relationships between the Corporation, Government departments and local business. The ideal candidate should also have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. The successful applicant will be required to work after hours and on weekends. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in the erection of several pieces of Corporation equipment, including the outdoor movie cinema, the bouncy castle and portable stage. The Corporation is a small working team, who provides support and flexibility. Please note: No accommodation is offered with this position. A position description can be requested by sending an email to office@ncl.net. au or alternatively, if you would like further information, please contact the Town Administrator at 8939 2200 or via email to rtheedom@ncl.net.au. Applications close 4pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 and should be addressed to: Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited Endeavour Square, PO Box 345, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Email: office@ncl.net.au Dr Ross Theedom TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
NHULUNBUY HIGH SCHOOL DISCO NHULUNBUY High School students had the chance to kick off their uniforms and party in style at their SRC disco last Thursday night. Students from years 7 to 12 got dolled up for the occasion, which was held in conjunction with R U OK? Day, an initiative to get people thinking about their friends’ mental health. “It’s a bit of a gnarly tradition,” said student Will Heath, 13. “It’s a way to get out of school uniform and show off your steasey moves.” (Editor ’s Note: To show off one’s “steasey moves” means to dance while displaying style and ease. Now we know!).
ABOVE: Shanti, Cassandra, Jacinta, Lili, Cheyenne, Katelyn and Maddi.
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ABOVE: Shanley, Zali, Lili, Sh’keah, India, Ellie. BELOW: Danielle Bond, Madeleine Larsen, Maddi Barnett and Bintang Daly.
LEFT: Hayley Dunn, Maddie Pearce and Emily Tankard. LEFT BELOW: Joshua King, Savanne Canobie, Ashley Collins and Callum Barnes. BELOW: Commando Ninja, aka Morgan Hill protects the troops. RIGHT: Staff of Nhulunbuy High rock out at the disco.
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Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club
AGM Notice
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 1424-1425 Arnhem Road, Nhulunbuy
Are you: An Indigenous business person? Working in Indigenous economic development? Looking for business opportunities?
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21-22 October 2013, Alice Springs NT • High profile speakers • Business panel discussions • Business sessions • Indigenous business expo To register: Call 8981 2010 Email iedforum@agentur.com.au Online www.nt.gov.au/iedforum
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Arafura Times
18 - 24 September 2013 – 15
COURTNEY and BRENDAN WARR WEDDING, SEPT. 7, BANUBANU THE sun was shining over Banubanu Wilderness Retreat on Bremer Island when Courtney Mulholland-Warr and Brendan Warr tied the knot there on Saturday, September 7. A crowd of around 60 were transported across on three boats from Cape Wirrwawuy for a day and a night of wedding celebrations. A candle-lit ceremony, campfire and music lit up the atmosphere of what mother-of-the-bride Donna Mulholland said was an utterly amazing time. “I want to thank all the family
who came up, from Perth, Darwin, and Brendan’s grandparents who came all the way from Queensland. “Also a huge thank you to Trevor and Helen from Banubanu for all their fantastic organisation and catering. “And of course, many thanks to Brendan’s parents Heather and Jim Warr - and welcome Brendan, to our big extended family.” The crew even brought their own personal hairdresser along to the event, from Adelaide, to ensure everyone looked their best as they battled against the September wind.
ABOVE: JUST MARRIED: Happy couple Courtney and Brendan Warr. ABOVE RIGHT: BIG HAPPY FAMILY: Mr and Mrs Warr with their kids Curtis, 4, and Ryan, 15 months. RIGHT: Front row: Newlyweds Courtney and Brendan Warr, flower girl Shkeah Rickard. Back row: Bridesmaid Jessica Qualye, Tommy Allen, Matron of Honour Sarah Jory, best man Michael Warr and bridesmaid Carrie-Anne Arnold. FAR RIGHT: Brand new bride, Courtney Warr (nee Mulholland). 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 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
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
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: 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
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Thu 19
Time 0110 0754 1344 1939
Time 0214 0841 1444 2041
Ht 0.51 2.51 1.06 2.79
FULL MOON
Ht 0.45 2.68 0.85 2.92
Fri 20 Time 0307 0921 1533 2131
Sat 21 Ht 0.42 2.81 0.66 2.98
Time 0352 0956 1616 2214
Ht 0.45 2.91 0.52 2.97
Sun 22
Mon 23
Tue 24
Time 0433 1028 1654 2254
Time 0509 1100 1729 2333
Time 0542 1132 1803
Ht 0.52 2.97 0.45 2.90
Ht 0.64 2.99 0.42 2.77
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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
7361
1937
5500
1447
1861
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Tuesday 03/09
6653
1751
6600
1737
53
14
Wednesday 04/09
6760
1779
6300
1658
460
121
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Thursday 05/09
7173
1888
6900
1816
273
72
Friday 06/09
6773
1782
6600
1737
173
45
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Saturday 07/09
5174
1362
6200
1632
-1026
-270
4377
1152
6500
1711
-2123
-559
44271 11650 44600 11738
-329
-88
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop.
Ht 0.78 2.96 0.45
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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NHULUNBUY
W/E Sep 8 W/E Sep 8 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage Monday 02/09
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 18
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 Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
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.
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 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
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
Sunday 08/09 TOTAL
Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
490
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 9 29.9 19.7 NIL Tuesday 10 30.3 18.8 NIL Wednesday 11 31.3 18.3 NIL Thursday 12 32.7 20.5 NIL Friday 13 31.3 20.6 NIL Saturday 14 31.2 17.9 NIL Sunday 15 32.1 20.2 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 6.6 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Sep. 9 to Sunday, Sep. 15.
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1015.8 hPa on Monday 9/9 Min: 1009.6 hPa on Sunday 15/9 Averages for the month of September Max temp: 30.3 Min temp: 19.7 Rainfall: 5.8 mm
SPORT
Netball season ends with smiles on dials GOVE Netball Association have drawn another successful season to a close, finishing it off with a Junior Netballers’ presentation in the grounds of Nhulunbuy High, last Wednesday. Their season started in April, and, as coach coordinator Nicole Hovelroud said, the participants improved steadily as the year unfolded. “We had a few visits from professional netballers who came along to give skills and development sessions over the season.
“This really helped push the juniors along, as did all the hard work from all our volunteer coaching staff.” Ms Hovelroud put out a huge congratulations to all the kids involved, and wanted to thank all the volunteers “who spent their time making Gove Netball Association’s 2013 season as successful as it was”. Gove Netball Association have said they look forward to seeing all the juniors, and adults, back for an even bigger season next year.
ABOVE: Netball Juniors ages 8 to 10s. Coached by Emma Whitmore, Sue and Katherine. LEFT: Netball Juniors, ages 11-15s. Coached by Lisa Piper, Tiff Evans and Nicole Hovelroud. RIGHT: WELL DONE: 7s and Unders Most Improved Player Ingrid Thompson, Coach Hannah Seaniger and Most Valuable Player Irene Weo. BELOW: Winners of the Best and Fairest Awards for 2013 for ages 8 to 10, with coach Emma Whitmore.
ABOVE: Netball Juniors, ages 7s and Under. Coached by Hannah Seaniger. BELOW LEFT: Recipients of the Umpires Certificates. BELOW RIGHT: AWARDS FOR 11s to 15s: Most Consistent Player Charlotte Piper, Most Improved Player Ashleigh Epiha, Most Valued Player Rebecca Hermanus, Coach Nicole Hovelroud and Most Valuable Player in the Academy Program Deborah Hermanus (accepted by her mum, Helena).
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Heartbreak as Djarrak downed by one point Gopu through to Grand Final IT was the nail-biting GAFL semi-final everyone had hoped for. In the game’s dying minutes, play was tied at 54 points each to Gopu and Djarrak, but unfortunately for Djarrak,
there could only be one winner, as Gopu kicked a behind to win 55-54. The game was tense, fast-paced and bruising, and accentuated by a passionate throng of supporters hollering
from the sidelines. At half-time, the scores remained pretty much even, with Djarrak ahead by three points, 4-1-25 to Gopu’s 2-10-22. Djarrak looked sure to hold on to take a slim victory, racing in a string of late goals to steam ahead, but Gopu proved to be formidable. The blue and white team clawed their way back to prominence, and a last minute one-pointer pushed them over the edge. The car horn blared signalling full-time, and Gopu players sprawled on to the ground in relief. They’ve made it through to what is sure to be a thrilling encounter in the Grand Final against Nguykal in Yirrkala this Saturday, from 3pm.
Students kick to Australian rules glory in two competitions
WINNERS: The Under 18 team which included many Arnhem Land players. which won the grand final of the Words and photos local Australian Rules Under 18s By ALF WILSON competition. Shalom (12-10-82) beat arch A GROUP of Arnhem Land youths has played major roles in winning two rivals Bulldogs (6-5-41) in the August major Australian Rules competitions 28 season decider, after leading by 19 points at half-time. in Townsville. East Arnhem players included All boarders, at Townsville’s Shalom Christian College, the stu- Elijah Dhabitngu (Milingimbi), dents lined up for the school side Meryl Nyikulwuy (Milingimbi), Troy
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GRINNERS: The Shalom girls side which included many Arnhem Land players. Wunnumurra (Elcho Island), Ananais team effort. Townsville Schoolgirls’ Gala day for Nundhirribala (Numbulwar), Osiah “We only lost one game all season the second consecutive year. Wunyundhun (Milingimbi), Gordon but did have to forfeit a few when East Arnhem Land girls who Garrawitja (Gapuwiyak) and Danzal some of the boys went back home played included Reannen Lalara Baker (Milingimbi). during school holidays,” he told the (Groote Eyelandt), Savavina Lalara Their sports teacher Joe Chris- Arafura Times. (Numbulwar), Tiana Turner (Numtensen said these Arnhem Land Mr Christensen said the Shalom bulwar), and Geraldine Wanambe players proved vital in the big wins. Open SchoolGirls’ AFL side went (Elcho Island). Coach Tom Hughes, originally through undefeated in the recent AusSandra Manydjiwuy from Arnhem from Geelong, said it was a great tralian Football League Queensland Land was the team manager.
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Battle for the best fish in the GAFL sea Grand Final this Saturday - NGUYKAL v GOPU at Yirrkala
Nguykal players celebrating after a recent win. IT’S GAFL Grand Final time, this Saturday September 21, and all the pieces are in place for it to be a bona-fide classic. Yirrkala’s Nguykal and Ski Beach’s Gopu have proved themselves to be the two best
sides for the season, having stomped out threats from good competition to meet in the final. Nguykal, which means kingfish, have been right on their game of late, and Gopu, which
Tight tussel in the dying moments in last Saturday’s preliminary final in which won by one point by Gopu to reach the grand final against Nguykal.
Young fan Cedric Gurruwiwi flying his team colours. The banners and streamers are expected to come out in numbers for the Grand Final this Saturday. means tuna, are on track to give them a run for their money. Nguykal coach Des O’Sullivan said the blue and yellow team would just try to keep their cool and enjoy the game. “We just have to have faith in our own ability. “The team is reasonably fit and calm at the moment, so we’re looking good.” Nguykal forward line player Jamie Wunungmurra said it would be a big game, but the boys would just aim to do their job and play well. “It was hard to get to the finals, but we made it through by working hard. “Gopu will be a challenge, but if we can just keep our team work going good, then hopefully we can bring out a win next week,” he said. Gopu’s key organiser Binmila Yunupingu said the tuna team were chuffed to be through to the final and were prepared for a tough game. “May the best team come out the winner. “I wish all the best to Nguykal, and lets hope the best fish comes out of the sea on the day.” Out of their four encounters over the season, Gopu have won two and Nguykal also won two, proving that it really is anybody’s game. GAFL FINALS DAY Yirrkala Oval 10am - Under 14s Juniors Grand Final 12pm - Women’s AFL Grand Final 3pm - GAFL Grand Final - Gopu vs. Nguykal
Eyes on the ball in last Saturday’s preliminary final which won by one point by Gopu to reach the grand final against Nguykal.
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