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ALL the glitz and glamour of Gove came out for Melbourne Cup last Tuesday, November 5. Pictured here are all the entrants to the Arnhem Club’s Fashions on the Field Competition. The winner on the day was Renee Cowper (front, centre) for her dazzling Paris-purchased outfit. Photos of all the fun inside, pages 10 and 11. >>
Locals Go(ve) for gold in awards By MATT GARRICK THIS month can now unofficially be known as Govember, after two of our locals were chosen as finalists for the coveted Australian of the Year Awards. Local stalwart Klaus Helms (left) started this
year by leading the rally cries to get Gas-to-Gove, and he’s rounded it off by being named as the Northern Territory Senior Australian of the Year for 2014 on November 7. Now that Gumatj Corporation Chief Executive Officer Mr Helms has won the NT heat of the awards, he will be in the running for the national
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She walked away from Darwin Convention Centre last week having won the award for the Northern Territory Young Australian of the Year. Ms Osborne has been tireless in her community efforts around the Gove Peninsula, as a carer and working on social justice programs, fighting against issues such as youth suicide. Emily said the platform she now stands on after winning the award would help her in her battle against youth suicide in the Gove region. “There’s a huge responsibility now, because I’m not just representing Gove, but the entire NT. “This is an opportunity to give exposure to the cause of youth suicide in the Territory, and help put the issues of Gove on to the map.” She said suicide was such a
stigmatised topic that people were afraid to talk about, which shouldn’t be the case. In 2012, Emily led a communitybased project focused on youth suicide in the NT, which culminated in a community Suicide Prevention Day at the Town Hall. Another important issue for the young lady will be what to wear at the big day in Canberra next year. She laughed and said she was warned that she should “wear a longer dress because it’ll be very windy, and shorter shoes because the stage could be more-unstable”. Mr Helms was not briefed about what he should wear, but was told the finalists would be lunching with the highest office in Australia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott. “It’ll be a long way from my earlier days when I used to scrounge around the halls of Canberra, lobby-
ing,” he laughed. 61-year-old Mr Helms has been waving the flag for our region loudly and proudly for many decades. A former driller, corporate adviser and government business manager, he has devoted the best part of 40 years to improving the lives of the local Indigenous community and promoting reconciliation. He says this accolade will be a perfect opportunity to continue to do so on a national level. “And how good will it be to have two of us down there? “Emily’s done a fantastic job. “We’ll certainly give them a run for their money - we’ll have to bring the East Arnhem flag down with us.” NT Australian of the Year was awarded to Indigenous singersongwriter Shellie Morris. The singer has performed everywhere from the world’s concert
stages to campfires in Australia’s remotest communities, including at this year’s Garma Festival. The Darwin resident uses music as a healing and sharing experience and her most recent album, Together We Are Strong, is the first by an Indigenous contemporary female to be sung entirely in the Indigenous languages of the Gulf Country. Chief Minister Adam Giles has extended his congratulations to this year’s recipients. “I know that all Territorians will join me in thanking each of them for their contributions. Their incredible stories represent all that is great about the Territory and Australia. “I am very proud that they will now represent the Northern Territory in the national awards.” The winners of the national award will be presented their trophies by Prime Minister Abbott.
Review must have more Indigenous involvement YIRRKALA’S education leaders should be better involved in the NT Government’s Indigenous Education Review, the NT Labor Opposition has said. Earlier this year, the NT Government commissioned a review of Indigenous Education to get what they called “a real understanding of the impact of current programs and initiatives”. Shadow Minister for Indigenous Policy Ken Vowles said last week that Senior Yirrkala school teachers Gurruwun Yunupingu and Dhalulu Ganambarr-Stubbs should be better involved. “Gurruwun Yunupingu and Dhalulu Ganambarr could both bring a wealth of knowledge to the review.” The review is being headed by an independent consultant with specific knowledge of Territory schools and curriculums, Bruce Wilson. Mr Wilson recently told media that in the NT there was “a generation of children in remote schools getting an education that does not lead anywhere”. “That is a completely unsatis-
FACES OF THE TEACHER DISPUTE: Teacher Teresa Alice, former Homelands School teacher Djalinda Yunupingu, former Yirrkala School student Bawili Marika and former senior Yirrkala School teacher Gurruwun Yunupingu. factory situation in my view. advice from remote communities aims with the review, they needed “The Northern Territory Gov- across the Territory. to stop the teacher cuts planned ernment and the Commonwealth He said the CLP Govern- for remote schools. Government, and the [Education] ment should ensure the review At current, the numbers of Department here really have to team includes senior Indigenous teachers pegged to be cut across address that question.” educators who could bring their the NT bush areas includes the Mr Vowles said to achieve experience and expertise to the following electorates: 16 in this, the CLP Government needed review. Arafura, 16 in Arnhem, two in to consult widely on Indigenous He also said that for the gov- Daly, six in Namatjira and eight education and receive the best ernment to be successful in their in Stuart.
TO’s angered over Scullion’s 99-year township lease
PLANS for a 99-year township lease for Yirrkala have reportedly been facing backlash from Traditional Owners who have felt left out of negotiations. Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion met with senior members of the Rirratjingu clan on October 29, in Yirrkala, where plans for a new 99-year lease for the community were discussed. Although the Traditional Owners present seemed positive about negotiations for the lease going ahead, others now feel they have been left out of the conversation. A senior Dhurili Clan man, Dr Djiniyini Gondarra (right), has said that as a Traditional Owner who does not live in the community, he should have been properly consulted. In a statement to newspaper The Australian he said that he had “not been informed or given consent for others to speak for us about this issue”. He said a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the meeting between Mr Scullion and the clan members about the township lease should be considered “null and void”. “I’m not against economic development or businesses but the government needs to work with the people rather than saying we will take over the land. “I am not the only person;they did
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not contact all the TOs.” The lease is the second of such to be proposed for an Arnhem Land community since the new LNP Federal Government gained power. The possibility of friction from Traditional Owners not present at the recent Yirrkala meeting had been flagged on the day. Local representative for Regional Development Australia NT Denise Fincham, who was present at the meeting, had raised her concerns over the matter with the minister on the day. “Making the public announcement
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I’m not against economic development or businesses, but the government needs to work with the people rather than saying we will take over the land.
prior to direct consultation with all of the Traditional Owners involved was very unwise. “It would’ve been better to have had a consultative process, then, when people were more comfortable with what was being considered, it could have been made public. “It was a headline grab, and it has worked counter-productively for the government; this has just raised levels of alarm and concern with those who were not consulted.” Mr Scullion has responded to Mr
Gondarra’s comments by saying he did not have the intention of excluding anyone. “In Yirrkala, because of the diaspora of the people who live in Arnhem Land, it is not possible (for them all to be there). I know they will all be
engaged. “There is another process that happens after this,” he told The Australian. Dr Gondarra has said he opposed township leasing and believed it stripped control from Traditional Owners. “This is another invasion; this is another colonisation, another approach of taking over everything.” The government holds hopes the lease could bring economic prosperity to the community, as it would shave off levels of bureaucracy that exist under the current multilease agreement the town sits under. If the lease were to go ahead, Chief Executive Officer of Yirrkala-based Bunuwul Group Stuart Maclean said new businesses could set up with the knowledge they could do so for the long-term. “At the moment, no business is going to come and set up here and invest a lot of money if they’re going to get kicked out in five years.” Plans for the lease are currently being negotiated between the government and Traditional Owners, and a final decision if it will or won’t go ahead will be made by September next year.
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Evidence climate change is affecting Yolngu
A SENIOR Yolngu ranger has pointed increases in carbon dioxide, increased to evidence that climate change is frequency and severity of cyclones, delaying seasonal hunting practices. changes to monsoonal precipitation, Managing Director of Dhimurru and increases in solar radiation are Aboriginal Corporation Djami Marika some of the expected effects,” the has said regular weather conditions report stated. for hunting have altered over recent “All have serious implications seasons, and have been “confusing” for Traditional Owners and present his people. environmental management issues at a “The atmosphere is changing; the landscape scale.” wind changes and the climate changes. The report also suggested that “The wet season is getting later and climate change could result in “future the dry season is getting drier. salt water inundation of low-lying and “Even fruit; the trees are not drip- freshwater habitats”. ping in the right season. Charles Darwin University Aca“We are confused because every- demic Javier Puig has said that climate thing we see out there is changing in change was very likely to impact many a real way; it makes it difficult for aspects of the NT. Yolngu.” “Economic development is reliant In an interview with the National on natural resources and tourism and Indigenous Radio Service, Mr Marika these are potentially under threat from said climate change was also affecting a rapidly changing climate. some local beaches. “Particularly, Indigenous people liv“We’re getting king tides that are ing in regional and remote communities just not usual; they are destroying our are likely to be adversely impacted by beaches.” the effects of climate change.” A 2011 report by the organisation Mr Marika said groups like TRaCK (Tropical Rivers and Coastal Dhimurru were trying to manage these Knowledge) - written in regards to changes, but it was difficult “to manage Indigenous Protected Areas in both the tides”. west and east Arnhem Land - suggested Members of Dhimurru have been that these changing conditions could invited to take part in a government-run affect the livelihoods of Traditional seminar about managing the risks from Owners. climate change, which will be taking “Rising sea levels, atmospheric place in Darwin on November 25. PHOTO: Managing-Director of Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation Djami Marika.
How climate change is affecting the Bak Bak tree: as told by Djami Marika (Managing Director of Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation) “When it’s dry season, we harvest the nuts from this tree. We eat the nuts, and when there’s no water, we chew on its bark. The bark can also be used to make string. Here, this tree is lucky enough to have water. Out in the wilderness, you will see some of these trees are dying. It’s getting hotter earlier, and for longer, and it’s difficult for Yolngu, it’s affecting our hunting.”
Shire finds solution to illegal dumping
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AN illegal dump, that has been dirtying up Yirrkala’s Rocky Bay Road for many years, has been cleaned up, and the East Arnhem Shire says it has a plan for how to keep it that way. The Shire is finalising plans for a site in the area where a new Waste Transfer Station could be based, where residents could legally dump their rubbish. From this new station, waste would then be transported to the Nhulunbuy Tip. Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Shire Shane Marshall said if the Northern Land Council confirms they can use the land for the new station, the community’s dumping problem would be under control. “We’ll have to do some searching for some grants to actually fund this. “But I don’t see the rubbish being an on-going problem once this has been put in place.” Rocky Bay Road has been used
as an illegal waste area for more than five years. There previously was a landfill site on the Rio Tinto-owned land, but it was closed some time ago. Shire Services Manager Richard Fitowski said a major contributor to the rubbish pile had, of late, been the on-going housing projects in the community. “Over the last few months a lot of houses have been renovated and refurbished, so a lot of people were dumping their old furniture and white goods, because it’s all being replaced.” The Shire also will be installing cameras to monitor dumping on Rocky Bay Road, the footage of which will help them in their applications for grants; to prove why a Waste Transfer Station is needed in the area. The dump was cleaned up last week by the Shire, with manpower supplied by local company Nuwul Environmental Solutions and assistance from Rio Tinto.
In a collaborative effort between local organisations, an illegal dump on Rocky Bay Road has been cleaned up.
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Abbott cans Yirrkala taxi shelters shelters for Yirrkala, an upgrade of Yirrkala’s oval lights and water supply to Gunyangara’s oval for irrigation purposes. “The projects targeted under Regional Australia Development Fund were designed to stimulate regional economies and create jobs by funding important community infrastructure projects. “Tony Abbott and Nationals Leader Warren Truss have decided to cancel all projects, unless contracts allowing them to proceed are already in place.” The East Arnhem Shire Council have confirmed that they did not have contracts for
NEWLY elected NT Senator Nova Peris has expressed anger over the government’s scrapping of a host of funding for projects across Australia, including multiple in East Arnhem Land. “Tony Abbott has kicked Territorians in the guts by scrapping a host of funding for Round Five of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF),” Ms Peris said. “This decision is bad news for Territorians, especially those in remote and regional communities.” Projects pegged for the region had included the installation of two new bus and taxi
the projects planned for the East Arnhem region in place, as they were only announced during the government’s caretaker period on the campaign trail for the September 7 Federal election. Speaking to media, Mr Truss said “the Coalition Government would honour signed contracts, but would treat non-contracted Labor announcements as election promises that did not bind an alternative government to them.” Ms Peris said the decision comes despite Mr Abbott’s pre-election assurances of “nosurprises’’ and no cuts that would cost jobs, Senator Peris said.
Qantas clips wings of town’s travel agency CELEBRATING THE END OF AN ERA: Qantas staff (back row) Judy Henderson, Debbie Webb, Rhiannon Deane, Jo Davison, Fiona Pearce and Anne Byrne. Front: Andre George, Beta Saukuru and Dave Russell at a farewell party last Friday.
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ST JOHNS AMBULANCE CADETS
ABOVE: St Johns Ambulance Cadet Division award winners for 2013. RIGHT: Award-winner Makaylia Ravlich with husband Reece and daughter Georgia.
Training our first-aid future
IT was a historic moment for Gove’s Emergency Services last Wednesday afternoon, when the town’s first-ever Junior St Johns
Ambulance cadets were celebrated at an awards presentation. Previously, only kids aged 11 and up were eligi-
ble to be part of the cadets, but due to the keenness of a few younger ones in getting to learn about first aid, the program now starts from
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• Young Citizen of the Year • Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year All Nomination Forms can be picked up from the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited office – 1st Floor, Endeavour House, or, to request an electronic copy of the form, please email office@ncl.net.au. For any further queries, please contact Barbara Palazzi on 8939 2200 or on email cso@ncl.net.au. Nominations close Friday, December 13, 2013
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age eight. A big group of the young community champions received certificates and plaques for their sturdy efforts over the year in learning about first aid. Superintendent of the cadets and St Johns Paramedic Reece Ravlich said the kids now know more about first aid than the average adult. “The program gives kids the ability to be able to do something if there is ever an emergency.” Also presented an award on the day was Divisional Officer Makaylia Ravlich, who was honoured with a national award; a Certificate of Bronze Commendation, in recognition of her hard work, dedication and commitment to the Nhulunbuy Cadet Division. Ms Ravlich started as a cadet in 1991, and has since then joined Reece to take the reigns of the cadet program, helping steer the younger generations towards a first-aid aware future.
ABOVE: LITTLE LIFESAVERS: Most Improved Cadet Chelsea Cran, Junior of the Year Tahli Stimpson, Community Service Award Winner Lara Stimpson and Cadet of the Year Meagan Morris. RIGHT: A cadet is granted her wings as she moves up a division. BELOW: WELL DONE: Cadets received commendations for their hard work learning first aid, with Cadet Superintendent Reece Ravlich (front).
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Cup of gold for winning cousins NOTHING like a Melbourne Cup to bring family together - and $20,000 worth of winnings doesn’t hurt too badly either. Two lucky punters - cousins Pat Laverty and Hannah Seaniger - walked out of the Arnhem Club doors cheering last Tuesday, after both taking away big wins on the main race. Hannah slapped down a $92 bet on the first four horses; a winning move which proved to make her nearly $10,000 richer. Her cousin, Pat, also put down a similar bet, as part of a syndicate, and ended up scoring an
equally high amount. Hannah, who owns East Arnhem Real Estate, said she and her husband, Mick,were going to take their kids to Disneyland. Pat, likewise, had grand plans for entertaining his whims in the USA. “I think I’ll go to New York City for my 40th birthday, and have a party with family and friends.” There were reportedly a couple of other big wins on the day, with one punter rumoured to have scored $67,000 of a $1000 bet.
FAMILY and friends of current Ralpa trainees have attended the first ever Family Day, to learn about the training being undertaken by their close family members. The Ralpa Program is a tailored jobreadiness program for Indigenous people which is run by the Gove Operations ALERT team in partnership with Traditional Land Owner groups. Around 60 people attended the Family Day at the ALERT facility, where trainees demonstrated what the Ralpa Program is all about. Students talked their guests through Cousins Pat Laverty and Hannah Seaniger picked up $10,000 each on the Melbourne Cup. their daily routines, how they conduct vehicle pre-start checks, and about 5S training; which teaches trainees how to have an organised, safe and efficient work environment. General Manager of Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh said support from family was the key to success. “Our ALERT team know how important family support and encouragement is for a trainee to move through training and into sustainable employment. “The Family Day was a great success and will become a key event in the calendar of future Ralpa programs.” The Ralpa Program runs for 10 weeks, and trainees are trained in Pacific Aluminium General Ralpa Program trainees are pictured here with Gove Operations employees at the first ever Family Day event. From left: Deb Smith, Barry Garmu, Induction Health, Safety and Environmental Ryan Cavanagh, Harold Crowson, Bruce Mununggurr, Kelvin Wanambi, Mark Yunupingu, Michael Mununggirritj, Jeremy Marika, Nigel Yunupingu, standards, manual handling, electrical awareness, Michael Fitzgerald, Jonathen Gurruwiwi, Gavin Yunupingu, Murphy Dhamarrandji. Leon Staude, and Phillip Marika. chemical awareness, first aid, learner driving, and construction white card. Graduates of the Ralpa Program have the opportunity to move into the Ralpa Community Extension Scheme, which provides eight weeks of paid work experience in the local community.
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Hammertime for these student shark hunters
ABOVE: Watch out, Transition students, there’s a hammerhead shark nearby! Student Saxon Reynolds sounds the alarm. BELOW: The Hammerhead in its early days, back in September. NHULUNBUY Primary kids learnt an all about cooperation and teamwork. important lesson about marine safety this Transition teachers Jen Bonte and term - sharks are scary, even if they’re Leeann Kesteven said they were very made of paper mache. proud of their little shark hunters, and Well, fun rather than scary, in this would be looking for new fun, creative case - kids from Transition at the primary projects to do with the kids next term. school have spent the term creating an awesome Hammerhead Shark. It took them about ten weeks from planning to fruition, and taught the youngsters
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letters to the editor Tollner couldn’t give a ‘fig’ about teachers I AM a teacher (and have been in the Territory for the past 30 years) and write to you as an active unionist, with regards to comments made in your paper by the current Treasurer of the NT (Tollner on teacher cuts: It’s about attendance not teachers, Arafura Times, Edition 963). His comments with regard to teacher cuts and the uncertainty of employment locally by the region’s major employer PacAl in conjunction, in short and in plain language, came across to me as those of a
smug smart-a.se who could not give a fig about the economic impact of government decisions affecting the people of this region. With regard to teacher cuts he is either patently misinformed on how schools are staffed, or simply lying. Schools have NOT been staffed on enrolments for some years. In fact it is the ONLY jurisdiction in Australia that staff schools on attendance, NOT enrolment. His example is therefore plainly wrong and easily refutable.
The “staffing guarantee” was actually removed by the incoming Labor Education Minister after the 2001 election. In regards to the uncertainty of PacAl, “Shell shocked”, bollocks!!! If the worst is to happen it is of your own making Mr Tollner. Your government by its own actions has told the business community of the world that its word is NOT its bond. That if you see political advantage in reneging on anything
you will. The comment that the future “must be very, very worrying” after a long sledge at PacAl and the flippant “Well get a job elsewhere” comment, came across as an after-thought, and not particularly sincere by the look of your accompanying photo. Well received, Dave Suter? I would have thought you would recognise a rat when you see one. Michael Sandford, AEU-NT member
End of era as Qantas closes in Nhulunbuy THE decision of Qantas to close its travel centre in Nhulunbuy this week is a real blow to our community and travellers who are reliant upon and have patronised their service for decades. With the growth of online travel, the closure of the last remaining Qantas travel centre in the country has been on the cards for some time, but it’s disappointing that it comes with such short notice and at a time of year when people are planning Christmas and school holiday travel over the wet season. If the business has not been commercially viable for Qantas, it’s hard to
Sunset at Boatie. PHOTO MATT GARRICK
WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Barefoot Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Wednesday. Open Mic Wednesdays - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Every Thursday. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Friday. 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.
see another travel agent or franchise stepping in to fill the gap but the opportunity and, I think, the need is there. I am assured that the schedule of daily Qantas flights from Darwin and Cairns will remain as is and assume that airport operations for passengers will continue with contracted staff. What a shame that the closure comes at a time when long-serving manager Chris Putland is away on long-service leave. I take the opportunity to thank the many local Qantas staff - Fiona, Jo, Anne, Judy, Debbie, Rhiannon - who have always
provided such helpful and friendly service and have bent over backwards to assist families who, in times of crisis or illness, have urgent travel needs. TRAVEL has featured in my work over the last few weeks. Last week I drove out to visit residents of the Marthakal homelands of Mata Mata, Rorruwuy and Nyinyikay. The road to these Homelands has received significant work over the dry season with several culverts put in to improve access. BHP Billiton have also been active in this area with a 10-man camp in place for several months
drilling for manganese. This week I am travelling to Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island) for a three-day visit which will include the homeland of Gawa at the top of the island. The main government school, Shepherdson College, which offers preschool to Year 12 has already experienced savage cuts with the loss of seven teachers in 2013 and is set to lose a further five or six teachers in 2014. These teacher cuts will do nothing to improve educational outcomes for children which is why teachers have taken industrial action this week across the Territory.
Wild about Mango Madness
NOVEMBER Fri 15. Light It Up Night Golf, Gove Country Golf Club. 7pm sign-on, tee off 7.30pm. $20p/p. Drinks and BBQ extra. Sat 16. East Arnhem Land Touch Football Multicultural Tournament. Games begin 9am. Info: (8987 0532). Sat 16. NCL Art and Crafts Market, 9am-12pm, Town Hall. Hosted by Nhulunbuy Christian College Parents and Friends. Sat 16. Open Race, Nhulunbuy Speedway, races start at 7.30pm. Mon 18. UGLY Bartender Sports Quiz, Gove Country Golf Club. 6pm. $50p/team of 4-6. Includes nibbles. Fri 22. Rotary Youth Group Disco, Town Hall. Juniors (Years 1 to 6) 5.30pm-7pm. Seniors (Years 6 to 10) 7.30pm-10pm). Food and drinks supplied. Sat 30. Club Championships, Nhulunbuy Speedway,
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On a positive note, Nhulunbuy has just had the busiest weekend ever. Congratulations to the fishing club, surf club, tennis club and BMX which all held successful celebrations. Hats off to the many volunteers which are at the heart of our community.
THE opportunities for what to do with your old newspapers are endless. From packing crates to potty training puppies, the Arafura Times can come in handy long after the week of news has flown by. Local health worker Ali Thorne has discovered a new use for her old papers, and that’s by lining her floor to protect her fresh haul of mangoes as the fruit’s season begins to flourish. The trees around town are now starting to drip with the tasty, fresh, tropical fruits, and locals are urged to get out there and grab as many as they can before the cockatoos do first. Ali’s photo has put her in the running for November’s Photo of the Month. At the end of the year, the 12 winners of 2013’s Photos of the Month will be announced, and exhibited at a show at the newly opened Gove Regional Arts Centre early next year. There’s still two months two go, so keep those photos coming in to editor@ arafuratimes.com.au.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Moment to reflect on our brave fallen soldiers RIGHT: General Manager of Rio Tinto’s Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh lays a wreath. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
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AT the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the nation pauses to remember the proud soldiers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Members of generations young and old turned out for annual Remembrance Day commemorations in Gove last Monday, where wreaths were laid for our brave war heroes. Former and current servicemen, local officials and school children all stepped forward to share their respects by the Cenotaph in Arafura Park. Organiser and former serviceman Ian ‘Mo’ McKay presented a stirring historical speech looking back over the 95 years since World War One hostilities finally ceased on November 11, 1918. He spoke of how Remembrance Day was a moment each year to “reflect on the sacrifices of those who died or otherwise suffered in Australia’s cause in wars and war-like conflicts”. Vietnam veteran Don James, who stood in parade on the morning, said the day was also to recognise Australia’s servicemen still engaged in conflict. “These guys out there today are doing it just as hard as we did it, probably much harder. “It’s important that we properly recognise them.” Senior Nhulunbuy High student Meagan Morris, who represented her school by laying a wreath on the day, said younger generations also took the day as an important occasion. “It’s a time for us to remember what the soldiers did for us so that we can live the life that we do today.” The service ended with a rendition of both the New Zealand and Australian national anthems by local group, The Kiwi Connection. RIGHT: Armoured Corp Veteran Roger Gellett, Father Jim Knight, young Dylan James and Vietnam Veteran Don James. Dylan wears the World War Two medals of Don’s father.
Nhulunbuy High senior students Meagan Morris and Alex Parfitt carried flowers to the memorial.
LEST WE FORGET: Ex-servicemen Phil Herdman, Ian ‘Mo’ McKay and Ivor Alexander stand around the RSL flag.
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Former and current servicemen standing at parade.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to reducing red tape and make it easier for businesses to get on with the job. The Department of Business has established a Red Tape reduction strategy to help. If your business is experiencing difficulties engaging with the Territory Government or having issues in obtaining decisions, licences, permits or approvals to enable your business to develop, call the Business Advocate, Craig O’Halloran on 1800 754 466.
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BELOW: The Kiwi Connection sang the Australian and New Zealand anthems.
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Gove Cup Day Celebrations BELOW: FROCKING TOGETHER: Michelle, Anne, Marissa, Rhonda, Ronnie, Bridget, Lisa, Debbie, Lyn and Debbie dining at a Ladies Lunch at the Walkabout Lodge. RIGHT: Brinkley and Coral Dennerley.
ABOVE: THORN BETWEEN ROSES: Penny Page, Jen Mahony, Ranga, Karen Rose and Deb Humphreys. RIGHT: Grandaughter Laura with her nan, Sue Haddock.
ABOVE LEFT: Karyn and Sandy Laverty. ABOVE: Maria Slatter, Elvie Vearncombe and Eva Simpson. BELOW: STYLIN’ AND SMILIN’: Peda, Amy and Donkey.
ABOVE: Debby Paterson and Melinda Miller. LEFT: Toby Wright, Joey Nash and Luke Barrett.
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Photos by Matt Garrick BELOW LEFT: AND THE WINNER IS: Renee Cowper and Maria Slatter. Renee’s stunning outfit won her first places at Fashions of the Field at the Arnhem Club, while Maria won it at the Walkabout. BELOW: Grant Pukeroa, Gemma Henke, Reynae Singleton, Harding Morunga, Kyra Walker and Santi Singh.
ABOVE LEFT: Glamours Jess Turner, Renee Cowper, Sera Maxhuni, Angie Sanaway, Maria Slatter and Natasha Grant. ABOVE: Brianna Birch and Emma Ongheen. LEFT: Captain Tony McGloin with Suzie Hay. BELOW LEFT: King of Cool Malati Yunupingu. BELOW RIGHT: Jackie Hutchinson, Brian Parks, Cath Rutishauser and Gbinda Yakubu. Tyler Waight and Hannah King.
THREE GENERATIONS: Jake, Chelsea and Nicky Mayer.
LEFT: Hollie Allington, Chantal Parisotto, Rebecca Johnson and Trinity Geddes. RIGHT: Stewie White and Marty Fleming enjoying a couple beers and a punt.
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THURSDAY 14
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Wild China 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Slater’s Simple Cooking: Surf And Turf 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Exhumed 8:30 Redfern Now: Babe In Arms 9:30 The Hour 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 My Family’s Crazy Gap Year: The McClements 12:25 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: “Mr Lucky” (PG) 3:05 Movie: “The Birth Of A Nation” (PG) 5:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life / 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 Movie: “Poseidon” (M v,a) 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Rothman Disintegration - Sheldon battles Barry Kripke for a coveted office at the university. 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Warewolf Transformation - After his barber is hospitalized, Sheldon undergoes a hair-raising change in lifestyle as his carefully planned daily routines are thrown for a loop. 7:30 Top Gear 10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Making A Killing 11:30 TBA 12:30 The Baron 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 Sport Special: Talisker Masters Golf 2013 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:30 How I Met Your Mother 8:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Puttin On The Ritz - The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial throw a fundraising gala which turns wildly competitive after Jackson makes a rash promise. Back at the hospital, Bailey’s patience is tested when she has to deal with several extremely difficult patients. 10:30 The Amazing Race 11:30 House Calls To The Rescue 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Makay: Discovering The Last Eden 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 6:00 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 The London Markets: Fruit ‘n’ Veg Market - The fruit and veg trade in England was once a closed world dominated by traditional British costermonger families. But then London changed. Successive waves of immigration have brought new people to New Spitalfields market in east London, people for whom food has a deeper meaning. 9:30 Masters Of Sex: All Together Now 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 15
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 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Spicy And Cool 6:25 Auction Room: Collector 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 NT 8:00 QI: Illumination - Be enlightened on tonight’s episode of QI as the theme ‘illumination’ is discussed. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: There’s a new wireless in the Fisher household, but there’s a murder on the airwaves. Dot suffers the realisation that she doesn’t want to relinquish working for Miss Fisher when she marries. 9:25 Serangoon Road 10:20 Lateline 11:00 Whites 11:30 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 Movie: “The Special Relationship” (M s,l) 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Transporter Malfunction 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince” (PG v,s) During Harry Potter’s 6th year at Hogwarts, Lord Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. 10:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Dr T And The Women” (M a) 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Extra 3:30 Brand Developers / 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Sport Special: Talisker Masters Golf 2013 - Day 2 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8:00 TBA 11:00 World’s Wildest Police Videos - Israeli guards take on a terrorist in a vicious alleyway shootout, a half-nakedjunkie swipes a police SUV and tears up traffic, and a stir-crazy prisoner takes a head-first dive from his top bunk into his toilet! 12:00 Off The Map 12:35 Movie: “Mama’s Gone A-Hunting - A psychotic prison escapee and his young partner, decide to kidnap a wealthy couple’s baby and hold it for ransom. Little do they know that the babysitter wants the baby for herself. 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 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 Portrait Of A City 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: All At Sea 8:35 The Bible: A History 9:30 As It Happened: War Of The Worlds 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Happy Few” (MA s) - In French. Happy Few follows two couples in their thirties who meet and fall in love. Rachel works in a jewellery shop where she meets Vincent, whose frankness seduces her immediately. She arranges a dinner including each of their spouses, and the two couples quickly fall in love. The four become passionately inseparable, but keep their secret from their children and other friends. 12:55 Movie: “Nesio” (MA s,v,d,n) - In Spanish, English Subtitles. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 16
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Exhumed 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 7.30 NT 1:00 At The Movies 1:30 Framed 3:00 Football: NTFL: Round 7: Central Australia Redtails Vs Tiwi Bombers 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Roots 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: Simon is arrested and Peter feels unable to represent him as this would suggest partiality. And romance is in the air for a member of the Kingdom and Kingdom team. 10:10 Upstairs Downstairs: Storm clouds are gathering at 165 Eaton Place, with Lady Agnes’s growing fear over the imminent arrival of her baby. And Sir Hallam makes a discovery that will change his life forever. 11:10 Woodley: Vern’s Last Gig 11:35 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 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 The Garden Gurus 11:30 The Middle 12:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 12:30 Street Kids Of Cambodia 1:30 Movie: “Free Willy 3: The Rescue” (PG v,a) 3:30 Explore Fiji 4:30 4WD TV 5:00 Getaway 5:30 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 11:50 Movie: “The Condemned” (AV v,a,l) - A prisoner on death row is “purchased” by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor. 2:05 Spyforce: The Trader - Spyforce operatives Erskine and Gunther are faced with the task of breaking out of New Guinea and escorting a small party to safety. 3:05 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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 11:00 Sport Special: Talisker Masters Golf 2013 - Day 3 4:00 TBA 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 5:30 Seven News 6:30 TBA 11:10 World’s Wildest Police Videos: A meth-running stripper leads police on a wild backroads pursuit, an interrogator tries to match wits with a suspected cold-blooded murderer, and a criminally insane cop-killer forces a bloody, gun-fuelled showdown in a trailer park! 12:10 Off The Map 1:05 Special: The Young Adventures 2:00 Special: The Ghan Is Going 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Britten’s Endgame 3:15 The Chopin Preludes 3:25 Elvis Costello 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Nordic Wild: Reborn 8:30 Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve 9:30 Movie: “Match Point” - In this dramatic thriller, at a turning point in his life, a former tennis pro falls for a femme-fatal type who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brotherin-law. The two embark on an illicit affair which ultimately leads to dire consequences for them and their partners. 11:40 Movie: “The Valet” (M l,s) - In French. Francis Veber, the master of French farce, combines his classic elements of slapstick with quick-witted dialogue in this romantic comedy. François Pignon, a car service valet at a posh Paris hotel, gets caught up in a wealthy industrialist’s marriage infidelities. He and the businessman’s girlfriend, a beautiful model, must pretend to be a couple for a month. 1:10 Shameless / 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 17
SBS
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 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Fake Or Fortune? 3:00 Football: W-League 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Bodyline 8:30 Luther: The vigilante killer turns his vendetta on Luther and suddenly Luther faces losing all that he holds dear when he is forced to make an impossible choice. 9:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “The Godfather” (MA v) - The compelling story based on the novel by Mario Puzo about the life and times of Mafia patriarch Don Corleone and his family. 1:50 Order In The House 2:50 My Favourite Album 4:25 The New Inventors 5:00 The Bionic Vet 5:30 Collectors: Toy Soldiers
5:30 Bubble Guppies 6:00 Dora The Explorer 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Financial Review Sunday 10:00 Cybershack 10:30 Australian Fishing Championships 11:00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 11:30 TBA 2:30 Australia’s Got Talent 3:00 Deepwater 4:30 Reel Action 5:00 Musomagic Outback Tracks 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 TBA 7:30 60 Minutes 8:00 TBA 10:00 Revolution: No Quarter - On the run from the Militia, Nora leads Miles and Charlie back to the rebel camp. Meanwhile, Aaron and Maggie search for Grace; and Danny stands up to one of Captain Neville’s men. 12:00 Deep Water 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 Would You Fall For That? 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sofia The First 6:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:00 Sport Special: Talisker Masters Golf 2013 - Day 4 4:00 TBA 5:00 The Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 TBA 8:00 Bones: The Lady On The List - The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Charlie McCord, a high school principal who, upon learning he had terminal cancer, created a website where people could go and pay for his inspirational videos. 9:00 Castle: Time Will Tell / The Late Shaft 11:00 Family Tools 11:30 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 12:45 Harry’s Practice 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Pompeii: Cellar Of Skeletons 8:30 Love, Marilyn 10:25 Movie: “No Hard Feelings” (M l,s) - In French. In Belgium in 1954, 17-year-old Laurent thinks his French teacher, nicknamed Vapeur, is also his missing WWII fighter pilot father. Vapeur transmits to Laurent his passion for literature and even triggers in him a vocation for writing. With the help of his best friend, Laurent decides to investigate a possible blood relation with Vapeur. 12:20 Movie: “Paper Soldier” (M a,l) - In Russian. In Kazakhstan in 1961, a Soviet doctor is conflicted about his position overseeing the health of future cosmonauts. He can’t agree with the fact that these young men could have to sacrifice their lives for the country. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 18
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Kennedys 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigellissima 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 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: Walls Of Silence 1:05 Parliament Question Time 2:05 My Family: The Son’ll Come Out 2:40 Yours, Mine And Ours 3:10 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes: Dressed To Kill” (PG) 4:25 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire’s Elephant” (G) 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 Movie: “Not Easily Broken” (M a) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Hawking Excitation 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Romance Resonance 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Closet Reconfiguation 8:00 2 Broke Girls: And That Piece Of Sheet 8:30 Two And A Half Men: Justice In Star-Spangled Hot Pants When Alan learns Walden knows Wonder Woman’s Lynda Carter he asks him to set him up on a date with her. 9:00 TBA 11:00 Nikita: Self-Destruct 12:00 Nitro Circus Live 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: “Murder At My Door” (M v,a) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 Highway Patrol 7:30 Air Rescue 8:00 The Blacklist 9:00 Scandal 11:00 Mistresses: Ultimatum - Savi fights for her relationship with Harry. April is still reeling from the revelation that her supposedly dead husband, Paul, is actually alive. 12:00 30 Rock 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 Explore - Istanbul And Anatolia 2:00 Grand Central 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 Portrait Of A City 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Countdown To Catastrophe: Storms 8:30 The Truth About Fat 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Hellfjord: Urban police officer Salmander - a second generation Pakistani immigrant - who, after somewhat accidentally killing his police horse in front of thousands of children, gets relocated to the location farthest north in Norway: Hellfjord. 12:05 Shorts On Screen 12:35 The Family UK / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 19
IMPARJA
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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigellissima 6:30 Auction Room 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Keating 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Bragging Rights 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Outcasts 2:35 My Family: Desperately Stalking Susan 3:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 7 - Adelaide Vs Townsville 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 Movie: “Other People’s Money” (M l) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Launch Acceleration 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Countdown Reflection 7:30 Super Fun Night: The Love Lioness - Kimmie and the gang decide to attend a seminar by Jane Spencer, “The Love Lioness,” a relationship guru who likens finding men to hunting prey in the wild. 8:00 Revolution 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 Weeds: See Blue And Smell Cheese And Die 11:30 20/20 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: “Captive” (M v,s) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 Dancing With The Stars 9:00 Body Of Proof: Breakout - An inmate violently escapes from a prison transport van and becomes a dangerous fugitive on the run in Philadelphia. Soon another man turns up dead - who’s revealed to be a witness in the escaped prisoner’s murder trial. 10:00 Suits: War - With Hardman and the Folsom Foods case in the rearview, Jessica is ready to celebrate the firm’s newfound strength, and that means a party to announce the merger. 11:00 Go On: Urn-Ed Run 11:30 Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:00 30 Rock 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today / 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Chris Isaak Bayond The Sun Live 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 Portrait Of A City 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 JFK: On the domestic front, civil rights are proving tricky for the administration, as they rely heavily on the support of Southern Democrats. Forced to intervene when Freedom Riders take direct action in Southern states, the administration sends in federal marshals to ensure their safety. But it is only later, when the Governor of Alabama refuses to allow African-American students in the state university, that John F. calls for the passage of a civil rights act. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War 12:55 The Plan 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 20
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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigellissima 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Lessons From The Grave 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 QI: Horrible 9:00 Ja’mie: Private School Girl 9:30 Shock Horror Aunty 10:00 A Moody Christmas: Operation Sex Via The Homeless 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Young James Herriot 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:35 My Family: Melbourne Identity 2:05 Movie: Every Girl Should Be Married 3:30 Football: W-League 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 Hostages 1:30 Prime Suspect 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification 7:00 RBT 8:00 Hostages 9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Passed Pawn 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fallen Angels 11:00 Dallas 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: “Sex And Lies In Sin City” (M d,s,v,a) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:00 Surveillance Oz 9:30 Motorway Patrol 10:00 Air Crash Investigations: Caution To The Wind 11:00 That ‘70s Show 11:30 The Cult 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 Portrait Of A City 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Richard Hammond’s Miracles Of Nature 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: No Regrets 9:30 Borgen 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Prisoners Of War: Double Agent - Jamal’s past is exposed unveiling startling plot twists. Uri suffers from poor health, and goes to see his family doctor. Yussuf is not pleased with Ismail’s new bond with Abdullah. 12:05 Movie: “Four Minutes” (MA a,l,v) - In German - A bitter female piano teacher takes on the challenge of training a gifted but self-destructive young convict in a women’s penitentiary. A multi-award-winning drama that radiates soul, hope and courage as it brings together and liberates two enigmatic human beings whose secrets, regrets and trepidations are overcome through their love of music. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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13 - 19 November 2013
CROSSWORD No. 174
SUDOKU No. 174
Your Lucky
Stars
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) This should be a very good week for catching up on your reading. Invest your time in a good book and a relaxing cup of tea. Snuggle up with your favourite blanket and enjoy! Romance. Give your partner a surprise gift. This romantic gesture will help to bring you closer together.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may be a little jealous of a friend’s new acquisition. There could be disadvantages that they have not told you about. Remember, the grass isn’t always greener! Romance. A work romance could gradually become more serious. They may consider changing offices at some point.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
FOR KIDS
You should have a great deal of extra funds at the moment. Strategize a way to make your money go further for you. You may want to invest. Romance. Your relationship may be on the rocks. Stop ignoring any issues you may have. Bringing them to light is the first step in resolving them!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Don’t be overly enthusiastic about an upcoming event. You don’t want to get your expectations too high, only to be let-down. Romance. You may find yourself wanting some time with your friends instead of your mate. Give yourself the time to be the person you were when you were single.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Your social life will improve when a friend puts you in touch with an interesting new acquaintance. Make the most of this connection! Romance. Your partner may be demanding more of you than you are accustomed to. They may simply be trying to help you grow as a person.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A friend who lives a long way away from you may start to play an important role in your life. This person has an important message to give you. Romance. You will be very keen to get on with your job this week. Don’t let other your partner take advantage of your sense of duty.
FINDWORD No. 174 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
You may need to be a little firmer than usual. Be careful not to let your colleagues take advantage of your kindness and generosity. Romance. Be careful not to spend too much time thinking about what you want to do. You need actions, rather than thought, at the moment. Get moving!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
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MUDDY RIVER
You may be tempted to boss people around a little. Frustration may set in due to the lack of progress. You may feel that you are the only one who can get things going. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to get in a rut. The Moon/Uranus Midpoint presently in your sign should bring some improvements.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You will be extremely adventurous and will need to find an outlet for your energy. If you don’t find one, you may start to take your frustration out on other people. Romance. An issue at home will soon be out of the way. Forget about the past and put your energy into more important things.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A recent event may still be on your mind. Until it is resolved, it may be difficult for you to concentrate properly. Sort this out before moving forward. Romance. A recent success only came about because of the help of your partner. Don’t forget to thank them for their contribution and support.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Eighty percent of success is
showing up.
–Woody Allen
SOLUTIONS No. 174
Make sure that you don’t take sides in a family squabble. You may be able to sort out the disagreement, but only if you are completely impartial. Romance. You may be a little upset with your partner’s friends. They may be too nosey for your own comfort. Address the issue!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) An interesting turn of events will put you at the centre of the action for a while. You will need to think fast to avoid being cast aside later on! Romance. This will be the week to finally take the break you’ve been yearning for. Your partner is also in need. Pamper and indulge yourselves!
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NEWS
Study commissioned for Gove’s economic future
Stop using the ‘illegal’ label A TOTAL of 138 Australian organisations have appealed to Prime Minister Tony Abbott asking him to stop the Australian Government’s use of the term “illegal maritime arrivals” for asylum seekers arriving by boat. The joint letter, coordinated by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and supported by non-government agencies, faith-based organisations and community groups, was sent to the Prime Minister last week. RCOA chief executive officer Paul Power said the letter was developed in response to requests from concerned Australians wishing to see a joint response to last month’s decision of the Australian Government that Government staff and contractors must use the term “illegal maritime arrivals” when referring to asylum seekers arriving by boat.
“It is very clear, and senior members of the Government have acknowledged this, that it is not illegal to seek asylum,” Mr Power said. “The use of the word ‘illegal’ ignores the reality that, in legal and practical terms, the flight of asylum seekers to a place of safety is quite different to normal movements of migrants and that the intent of the Refugee Convention is to ensure that states do not block the paths of people escaping persecution. “While language is important, the joint letter reflects a growing sense of disquiet among many Australians about the nation’s response to people seeking protection from persecution. It also reflects concerns that the official use of such dehumanising language to refer to highly vulnerable people has implications for Australia’s social cohe-
sion.” Mr Power said the strong support from faith-based organisations was significant. “Sixty-three organisations from four faith traditions have signed the letter and, I am sure, many other faith-based organisations would support its sentiments,” he said. “Many Australians who have strong concern for the care of dispossessed people are deeply troubled by recent directions in Australian policy and particularly object to the use of inflammatory terms to refer to people who have little opportunity to defend themselves,” Mr Power said.
A LOCAL committee has engaged the services of an independent consultant to try to pin-point exactly where to look to spur on the region’s economic development. The East Arnhem Regional Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, November 5, where they took on a consultant from Jawun Corporate Indigenous Partnerships to undertake a study over the next four weeks. The study will look into opportunities and challenges for economic development in the region, considering a range of possible futures for the refinery.
Jawun is a not-for-profit group established in 2001 to leverage the expertise of corporate and philanthropic Australia in developing and supporting change in Indigenous communities. In developing the commissioned study, the Jawun consultant will meet with a range of regional stakeholders, including community members and business owners. The final report will be presented to the Committee on November 29. The Committee welcomes input from East Arnhem businesses and communities. Email them at EastArnhemREDC@ nt.gov.au with your comments and ideas.
LOVE it or loathe it, Nhulun boys and girls have the opportunity to share their views about social media in a survey being conducted by Charles Darwin University. The study aims to find out more about the social media habits and behaviour of NT residents, including frequency of use, preferred social media channels and user demographics. CDU Marketing Lecture Dr Rajeev Sharma said that, although social media was a powerful community engagement tool, little was known about how NT residents used these channels.
“Australians are avid social media users, with our nation having one of the highest rates of social media participation in the world. “Approximately 39 per cent of Australians log on to Facebook each day, and for every hour we spend online, 14 minutes of that time is devoted to social media use.” Respondents can elect for their responses to remain confidential, and have the opportunity to participate in focus group discussions. The survey is open until December 7 and is available at www.surveygizmo. com/s3/1378546/Social-Media-NorthernTerritory.
Have your say: Social media in remote areas
CHAIRMAN’S NOTE: Regional and Remote Newspapers, owners of the Arafura Times, decided last month that none of its publications will publish the term “illegal arrivals”.
CLASSIFIEDS
Visit by Anglican Bishop Clyde Wood to Nhulunbuy A service will be held by Bishop Wood at 10.30am on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Catholic Church Nhulunbuy. All are welcome
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Northern Territory of Australia. Births, Deaths & Marriages
Registration Act - Section 23. I Teremayi Pswarayi change my name to Teremayi Manozho
BUKU-LARRNGAY MULKA ARTS CENTRE
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11am Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts Centre. All artists and stakeholders welcome. Enquiries: (08) 8987 1701
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TRAFFIC INTERUPTION
Between 6pm and 12 midnight on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Motorists are advised that there will be interruptions to the flow of traffic in CHESTERFIELD CIRCUIT, FRANKLYN STREET, WESTAL STREET AND MATTHEW FLINDERS WAY to perform parking line-marking maintenance around the town centre. Traffic Controllers will be on duty. Any inconvenience is regretted. Julie Bryce ACTING TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
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Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation
Dhimurru Office Closure Dhimurru’s office will be closed on Thursday 14th November for staff training purposes. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank the community for their patience and understanding. Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation.
walkabout summer festival, NOV. 9
PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
THE green lawns of the Walkabout Lodge and Tavern were turned into a giant Summer Festival last Saturday, complete with bucking bull, live snakes and a jumping castle. Kids cooled off in the pool while the older ones among us chilled out with a few ales, listened to the music and ate some of the delicious multicultural food on offer. On top of all this, there were market stalls, arts and crafts and face painting; all the fun and entertainment of a summer by the sea. Walkabout owner John Tourish said none of it would have been possible without the hard work of his staff and business partner, who helped put together the biggest party in town.
Chelsea Rowe freshly painted by Aunty Rachael from the Doyle Family Fun Show.
ABOVE: Flynn Asplin takes a spin on the bucking bull. BELOW: Pru, Mick, Ryen, Isabella and Lachlan Thomas. ABOVE: Birthday girl Kara Granland with mate Ashleigh Berry. BELOW: Tracy and Tony Bennett in tropical paradise.
ABOVE LEFT: Aiden and Tanya Neenan. ABOVE: Walkabout’s personal snake handler Matt “Crikey” Hampton with a carpet python. LEFT: Jimmy and Shauna Keogh making Christmas crafts. LEFT BELOW: Donna, Mark and Ryan Randle. BELOW: Marketeers Holly O’Neal and Alysha Walker. BELOW RIGHT: Mya Coops with Shanti, Asha and Priya Monteiro.
Undercover superhero Elvi with Luisa Castineira.
Serina O’Connor, Alice O’Grady and Ashley Verrall.
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COMMUNITY
Gove's newest community member
Cooking up excellence in the classroom NHULUNBUY Christian College is celebrating the nomination of three of its staff for 2013 Teaching Excellence Awards. Kylie Farnsworth (Teacher of the Year), Kylie Whyte (Partnership with Parents and Communities Award) and Sharon Beer (Learning Support) have all been nominated for the annual awards. The Independent Schools Teaching Excellence Awards celebrate the important work, outstanding dedication and commitment of teachers and staff who work with young people. NCC Principal Steve Venour said the Awards were an opportunity to recognise individuals who’ve made an extraordinary difference in the lives of many children in Nhulunbuy. “Teachers tend to do their work without looking for accolades simply because they value kids and enjoy seeing them develop and grow as young people. “So it is absolutely worthwhile to publicly recognise the work they do and validate and celebrate their outstanding contributions to society. “We’re really proud of the passion and care of all our staff and wish our two ‘Kylies’ and Sharon all the best for the Awards
LOCALS Bianca Barling and Richard Seden have brought the newest member of the Gove community into the world. Malo Seden was born on October 27, and weighed 3.6kg. His proud mum said the baby was 54cm long, “I remember that because he’s so tall,” she said.
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Two-time Teaching Excellence Award nominee Visual Arts/Home Economics teacher Kylie Farnsworth and student Rebecca Hermanus at Nhulunbuy Christian College. Evening, and look forward to Year award. seeing them back home to hear The Awards Ceremony was all about it.” hosted by Minister for Education Ms Farnsworth was celebrat- Peter Chandler at Parliament ing the second time she’d been House Darwin, last Monday, nominated for the Teacher of the November 11. 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: Secretary Lisa Pullen P: 0418 609 807
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
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
Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Maria Akapita (Director) P: 8987 3311 F: 8987 3097 E: nhulunbuychildcare@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com
Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au
Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au
Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT
Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
RSPCA: Contact: RSPCA Volunteer P: 0437 526 502
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
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530 Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599 Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: NCNC Director P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Pete McKormack P: 0447 801 141
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 14
Fri 15
Time 0435 1043 1630 2302
Time 0536 1155 1758
Time 0006 0636 1305 1918
Ht 2.63 1.32 2.57 0.90
Ht 2.71 1.18 2.54
Sat 16 Ht 0.99 2.82 1.00 2.59
Time 0111 0726 1403 2018
Ht 1.07 2.93 0.83 2.66
Sun 17
Mon 18
Time 0210 0810 1450 2107
Time 0301 0848 1529 2149
Ht 1.13 3.02 0.69 2.71
FULL MOON
Ht 1.20 3.08 0.60 2.73
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272 Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525 TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Ht 1.26 3.11 0.55 2.73
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045 Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Endeavour Room at the Captain Cook Community Centre. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
Tue 19 Time 0343 0924 1604 2227
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 13
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
W/E Nov 3 W/E Nov 3 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage
Day
Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt
Monday 28/10
8470
2229
7800
2053
670
176
Tuesday 29/10
7417
1952
7900
2079
-483
-127
Wednesday 30/10
7821
2058
7500
1974
321
84
Thursday 31/10
8438
2221
7500
1974
938
247
Friday 1/11
8559
2252
7900
2079
659
173
Saturday 2/11
8108
2134
7900
2079
208
55
Sunday 3/11
7538
1984
7700
2026
-162
-42
56351 14829 54200 14264
2151
565
TOTAL
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 4 32.8 21.9 NIL Tuesday 5 33.3 21.4 NIL Wednesday 6 32.7 21.7 NIL Thursday 7 32.8 22.5 NIL Friday 8 33.3 21.7 NIL Saturday 9 33.1 21.6 NIL Sunday 10 35.1 22.6 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 0.0mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Oct 28 to Sunday, Nov 3
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1012.7 hPa on Monday Min: 1007.4 hPa on Sunday Averages for the month of November Max temp: 33.1 Min temp: 23.4 Rainfall: 44.4 mm
Gove Squash Club’s Melbourne Cup Calcutta, Nov. 4
Photos Matt Garrick
MELBOURNE Cup started early last week when Gove Squash Club held their annual Calcutta Auction at the Arnhem Club last Monday night. Out of a total prize pool of $15,810, three groups of winners walked away victorious. First place went to the GIS Punting Club, who picked up $11,067. Second went to the Syndicate Breakaway Boys, who
won $3162, and third went to Brett Grieve, who won $1581. All tickets for the Calcutta Auction were sold on the night, which raised $5000 for the Squash Club, some of which will go towards purchasing a new air-conditioner. Squash Club President Donna-Marie Grieve said it was a great turnout, and she looked forward to seeing everyone back again next year. Cousins Jenny McConnell and Karyn Laverty.
ABOVE: Bev Wheeler, Jenny Laverty and Margaret ‘Bondy’ Bond. BELOW: Birthday gal Denise Fincham (centre) with friends Liz Cohen and Kath McGill. BELOW LEFT: Ace and Jules Thomson.
FASCINATING: Squash Club President Donna-Marie Grieve shows off her Cup headwear.
Nick and Sarah Munnings.
ABOVE: Calcutta organisers Steve Roberts, Donna-Marie Grieve and Max Griffiths. LEFT: James Haddock and Andrea Crowley. BELOW LEFT: HAVING A FLUTTER AT THE CALCUTTA: Rachel Blundell, Hannah Seaniger, Susanna Samuelsson and Lynda Coates.
ABOVE: CRACKING THE WHIP: Daughter and dad Coral Dennerley and Murray Clark. LEFT: Garry Lynch with wife Catherine Rutishauser and Ranga.
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BMX CLUB’S WHEELS IN MOTION FOR 30 YEARS
ABOVE: The future of Nhulunbuy BMX Club, sitting atop the Club’s newly opened Australia Class track. Photo: Joe Benn. INSET LEFT: The awesome cake made for Nhulunbuy BMX Club’s 30th birthday. INSET RIGHT: A young rider screams to the finish line. IT has been standing strong for 30 years, and last weekend Nhulunbuy’s BMX Club lit the candles on its own birthday cake to celebrate the huge achievement. The club’s 30th anniversary party featured plenty of what the club has done best for the last decades; racing, food and family fun.
After their new Australian Class track was officially opened, young riders took to it to enjoy the benefits of what is no doubt one of the country’s top courses. One of the highlights of the evening was the Battle of the Forces; a race between members of the town’s different emergency services squads,
including the Police, Fire and Rescue, Customs, NORFORCE, St Johns and Pacific Aluminium’s Emergency Response Team. Later in the evening, fun races including a backwards race and an egg and spoon race were held. Nhulunbuy BMX Club former member Phil Tremellan wrote that
back when the club first started, “the population was very young and there were heaps of energetic young kids with pushbikes that were always building tracks and jumps in the bush and organising themselves to have races”. 30 years down the road the kids are still here, they just have a far-more advanced place to play.
“We now have a track in Gove that is on par with the best tracks in Australia. “A massive thank you to all who contributed to giving Nhulunbuy BMX Club a track to be proud of and a path forward into the future.” To get involved with Nhulunbuy BMX Club, contact club president Ken Leahy (0429 342 855).
PacAl’s Simon Turner heads the pack in the Battle of the Forces.
LEFT: Pro rider Josh Callan and Junior Elite rider Tim Baxter had the crowds cheering when they took to the track.
ABOVE: Racers powering towards the finish line. BELOW: Young riders were part of the celebrations for 30 years of BMX in Gove.
JOINING FORCES: Warren Galloway from Customs, Jason Meredith from Fire and Rescue, David Brinie from St Johns, Tim Robinson from NORFORCE, Simon Turner from PacAl’s Emergency Response Team and Ben Parfitt from Nhulunbuy Police
Australia’s top track under the moonlight.
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Jason Meredith from Fire and Rescue and Tim Robinson from NORFORCE in the Battle of the Forces.
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Tall tales and triumphs at the Gove Game Classic
Anglers from the 2013 XXXX Gold Gove Game Classic. THERE were tall tales of fishing tragedy and triumphs last Saturday, at the presentation night for the XXXX Gold Gove Game Classic. The Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club’s event is one of the biggest annual fishing competitions of the region, and this year brought together 25 teams to take part. The Gove Game Classic, now into
its 34th year, was held from November 1-8. NRSFC President Ian ‘Shep’ Shepherd said it was a successful competition fished with weather varying from outstanding to ordinary. “It was incident free, there were plenty of fish raised and everyone had a good time. “There were also plenty of tall tales
that came out of it.” Many of those tall tales were regaled on the presentation night, as anglers stood up and told their hard luck stories to have a crack at winning a ‘Crying Towel’ Award. Other than these, some of the big awards on the night went to Kylee Piddick for Female Champion Angler - and Greg Williams for Male
Champion Angler. The Champion Teams for vessels six metres and under were Deep Sea Racing Prawns (3rd), Barcrusher One (2nd) and Streaker (1st). The Champion Teams for vessels over six metres were In The Pocket (3rd), Shirazz (2nd) and Transpacific (1st). Also awarded on the night was
Gove stalwart Col Mansfield, who was presented a plaque for his 30 years of loyal support and service to the club. “Col has always been a supporter, not just of us, but of sporting organisations around the town in general, ever since he came and began working here all those years ago,” said Shep. For more info about upcoming NRSFC events, contact Shep (0412 892 703).
ABOVE and BELOW: Winners of the Crying Towel Awards presented by Jeff Murray from Gove Tackle World and Outdoors. ABOVE LEFT: NRSFC President Ian ‘Shep’ Shepherd presenting Gove legend Col Manfield with a plaque for his 30 years of support for the club. ABOVE RIGHT: Champion teams and anglers from the 2013 XXXX Gold Gove Game Classic. LEFT: GOTTA LOVE THE BAR STAFF: Bryan Hughes, Darren Quirk and Gary Baker. RIGHT: Kylee Piddick (left) was named Female Champion Angler.
NRSFC put out a huge thanks to Walkabout staff Marty Jones and hospitality students Zoe Bailey, Nikita Owens, Kiarra Lenane and Bella Marrable for catering the evening.
Some winning anglers from the 2013 XXXX Gold Gove Game Classic.
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