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Six arrests over stealing spree NHULUNBUY Police have urged residents to keep their property tightly locked up, following the arrest of six men last week on thieving charges. The busy week for police began after a number of property offences were committed on Sunday, January 12. Three men, aged 17, 19 and 25-years-old, were caught and charged following a spree which involved them allegedly entering a home in Nhulunbuy where a large amount of alcohol was stolen. The court has heard that the trio then proceeded to steal a 4WD from another residential address in town. Police later located the vehicle abandoned on a dirt track. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said the men were arrested a short time later at a Gove sports oval. “Police will allege the men were consuming alcohol in an Alcohol Restricted Area.” All three were charged with the unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, trespassing on premises, possessing liquor and consuming liquor in a restricted area. The 17-year-old was also charged with drink-driving and driving unlicensed. In a separate matter, Nhulunbuy Police also arrested another two men, aged 20 and 22-years-old, as well as a 16-year-old youth for breaking into and stealing from the Arnhem Club on Sunday, January 12. Continued Page 3 >>

ABOVE: Dance instructors Rod Berdon, Kili Aqorau, Roger Green, Semi Naborisi and Jaz Ford. More photos, Page 19 >> RIGHT:AS much of the country roasted in plus 40 degree heat, Gove spent much of last week soaking up nearly 300mm of lovely wet season rains. That is, until last Friday, January 17, when the sun showed his face and beat down on the region, sending the families of Gove off to the pool. Pictured here, youngsters Nelly Munyarryun, Ralpa and Garrkuluk figured out the best way to handle the hot day. More photos of the fun in the sun, Page 11.>>

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Region’s tourism plans travelling well

A PLAN is being formulated to uncover new tourism related opportunities for the Gove region following a five-day visit by a team from Tourism NT and the Department of Business. Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan described Arnhem Land as arguably the last untouched area in Australia, but stressed that any strategy to boost tourism relied heavily on a cooperative approach from all operators in the region. “While Uluru and Kakadu are well known globally, we see Arnhem Land presenting a new outstanding opportunity for the NT and Australia. “The raw product is there, but every tourism operator needs to work together to provide compelling reasons to visit the region and ensure

success.” Co-owner of Banubanu Wilderness Retreat Helen Martin (left), who also represents the region’s tourism industry as a member of the Gove Community Advisory Committee (GCAC), says she believed the region’s tourism operators could deliver. “Tourism NT have embraced Arnhem Land, and now that they’re giving us this opportunity, we need to deliver. “It’s an exciting time for the region’s tourism operators, but we’ll have to work hard.” Mr Conlan said his department had committed to presenting an Activity Plan by the end of January with support and assistance of the Department of Business as part of a focus on the Gove region. “This is one of the last undiscovered tourism regions in Australia; it is mystical and deeply cultural but very few people have had the opportunity

to experience the raw beauty of Arnhem Land. “It is wild and untouched but it is also steeped in history - both Aboriginal and European. “Rock art, which has been dated to the 17th Century, and other evidence, depicts the stories of early contact between Aboriginal people and the Macassan traders. “There is also a rich military history which began when the peninsula became strategically important during and after World War II.” He talked of some of the fantastic opportunities for tourism in Gove - from Yolngu homeland cultural experiences to fishing and 4WD selfadventures, scenic flights, island retreats and cruising. He also said that airlines would play a major role in supporting the economy and community of Gove, and their current schedules were conducive to holiday packaging.

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AS employees affected by Gove’s refinery closure prepare to pack their bags and leave town, the local RSPCA are urging people to have a plan for their pets. The RSPCA will be heavily impacted by the plant’s closure, with their President having to stand down from her position in March, along with a large number of their volunteers. What state the RSPCA will emerge in after March is anybody’s guess - but what outgoing President Melissa Jones has urged is that residents don’t take any chances, and begin looking to rehouse pets that they are thinking about leaving behind. “Gove’s RSPCA has always had a no-kill policy. “But unfortunately, if we do get an excessive amount of animals surrendered to us later in the year, we may have to begin to euthanise them. “So far we’ve been very lucky, Local girl Page Johnston hugs her RSPCA adopted kitty, Lila. and managed to rehouse all 38 animals that came to us from March to people is that they should start posting notices on facebook sites. last year.” “The biggest worry we have is Putting animals down will be a looking to rehouse their animals from now.” people with cats - cats are the hardest last resort for the Can you please give me a home? T h e to rehouse.” RSPCA. RSPCA will Ms Jones also emphasised that To p r e v e n t i t still be taking de-sexing animals was a wise idea, getting to this point, surrendered to prevent new generations being pet-owners have animals, for born into an environment which may been encouraged a fee of $100, not have the housing capabilities for to take their pets but say this them. with them, and try fee will be At the end of January, Gove’s to rehouse them doubled if the RSPCA will be holding a de-sexing elsewhere. owners have drive, where they will be offering “We understand not attempted discounted rates vouchers to needy that there are many t o r e h o u s e parties, to encourage the process. circumstances that their animal The RSPCA is also currently mean people can beforehand. looking for homes for a numbers no longer keep T h i s i n - of cats - four kittens and a tabby their pets, such as if cludes putting named Holly, who was abandoned they’re moving into u p p o s t e r s by owners who left town over the new rental properaround town, Christmas break. ties. classifieds For more info, phone Gove’s “So if you can’t Abandoned cat Holly needs in the local RSPCA (0437 526 502) or visit their take them with you, adoption. newspaper or facebook page. what we’re saying

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Rio’s new housing policy allows former staff to stay in homes RIO Tinto have released a new housing policy which will entitle employees, currently working at the Gove refinery, to stay in company houses even after they no longer have a job. Following the suspension of alumina production in July, some residents have voiced their will to

stay living in Nhulunbuy. Rio have said that those wanting to stay in town could remain in their current housing arrangement for 2014, and then move to a new rental schedule from 2015. A spokesperson for Rio said these new rents would be “very affordable”.

Project Director for the Gove Transition Jo-Anne Scarini said: “The employee housing policy we have put in place will provide an affordable housing option for Gove employees who no longer have a role at the refinery. “We believe this will open up a number of options for current

employees who may like to retire locally, be stay-at-home parents, operate local businesses or work on a fly-in fly-out basis to other regions,” Ms Scarini said. The company said they hoped the initiative would encourage as many current employees as possible to continue living in Nhulunbuy.

Under the scheme for refinery employees wishing to stay in town, weekly rental from 2015 will be $155 per week for a duplex or two-bedroom flat, $210 per week for a standard three-bedroom house, $210 for a large three-bedroom house and $240 per week for four and five-bedroom houses.

‘Steep learning curve’ at first Taskforce meeting A TASKFORCE set-up as a platform for local voices to be heard during the

process of Rio Tinto shutting their refinery held its first meeting in Nhulunbuy

last Thursday. What was intended to be a two hour meeting

GOVE TASKFORCE: Back row: Federal Government rep John Ryan, Rio rep Jo-Anne Scarini, Gove Community Advisory Committee (GCAC) reps Timmy Burarrwanga and John Tourish, Northern Land Council chairman Samuel Bush-Blanasi and NT Government rep Michael Tennant. Front: GCAC rep Denise Fincham and Federal Government representative Katherine Harman.

between Rio, the Northern Land Council, the Territory and Federal Governments and three representatives of the Gove community lasted for nearly five hours. Local representative John Tourish, owner of the Walkabout Lodge and Tavern, said the meeting was a “steep learning curve”, particularly for the Federal Government. The taskforce meeting marked the first time any Federal Government representatives have visited the town since the announcement that Rio’s refinery would be closed was made last November. There was no ministerial representation from either the Territory or the Federal Government

on the taskforce, only a number of high-level government bureaucrats. “It was a very steep learning day for some of the members on the Gove Taskforce,” said Mr Tourish. “It was a steep learning curve for the Australian Government because they haven’t been present up until now.” The terms of reference for the Gove Taskforce were established and agreed upon at the meet-

Police plea to lock-up property << From Page 1 They have been charged with unlawful entry and stealing, as well as possessing and consuming alcohol in a restricted area. The 16-year-old was also charged with aggravated assault, following an incident in Yirrkala on Wednesday, January 15, for which he was summonsed to appear in the Darwin Youth Justice Court. Four of the six men arrested were sent straight to Darwin to face the magistrate, with two of the offenders handed an immediate two month-jail sentence. The other two men were bailed to appear in Nhulunbuy Court on February 4, with reports that one of the men has since been charged

for breaching his bail conditions. Nhulunbuy Police Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon has urged locals to make sure their property is kept secure, and alcohol was kept inside the house overnight. “It’s no different to anywhere else in Australia - you need to secure your property. “Opportunistic people will take something. “Every community has those type of people in them - we’re not immune to those problems.” Snr Sgt Muldoon said although Gove was a safe place to live, it also contained some unique social problems. “Alcohol dependency is something that people living in this community should be aware of.

“If you were living in Sydney or Melbourne, you wouldn’t think twice about it, but it’s a unique problem to this area - there are people who are alcohol dependent and it’s their dependency that makes them steal the grog. “Nine times out of 10 it is dependent alcoholics who are doing this, and so you do have a responsibility living in this town to be aware of these types of issues.” Snr Sgt Muldoon said that, while writing about thefts that have occurred on facebook was a good way to provide public awareness, residents should always report them to the Police first, on (8987 1333), to make sure they can get their investigations under way as quickly as possible.

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The terms were then set to be signed-off on by the NT Chief Minister. Continued Page 4 >>

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Community Nominations for the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) The Department of Education is seeking nominations from communities who are interested in having HIPPY delivered in their community from 2015. The Department of Education is expanding this programme to a further 25 new communities, with an emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focussed communities. HIPPY is a two-year home-based programme that works with parents and children from the year before the child commences school. It gives parents and carers the confidence to be their child’s first teacher and be engaged in their child’s learning. If you would like more information on having HIPPY in your community, please visit the department’s website at www.education.gov.au/hippy or call (02) 6240 7308 for nomination details. Community Nominations should be submitted to the department and received by 14 February 2014. AG80298

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facility Ava Dub has big plans for this studio in 2014. H e ’s o p e n i n g t h e studio doors to anyone keen to get involved this year, and he’s urged local musos to get along. “We hope the studio will encourage new musical ideas, and be a place for musos to be introduced to different styles, and players, that they may not have come across yet.” He said the hope was that the studio could become a “thriving creative space for both Yolngu and Ngapaki”. “It’s a good time to usher in a new era of collaboration where people can also get experience and training in some of the latest equipment available in the NT.” The studio has been in operation for a few months, and has already

Yolngu Radio recording studio coordinator Ava Dub is urging local musos to check out the town’s new studio. hosted some of our fine local talent including East Journey, Shellie Morris, Pappa Says, Paul Dewhurst and Larry Gurruwiwi, who have come in to create new recordings.

“It has the potential to become a real melting pot of culture, traditional and non-traditional, coming together,” said Ava. The new studio contains professional facilities such as new microphones

New fishing film hooks into Gove THE idyllic Gove Boat Club is the fitting seaside location to present a screening of the coveted new fishing film, Drawing the Line. This Thursday, January 23, locals will have the chance to head to the Boatie and find out what prompted a dedicated fisherman named Bruce Davey, who knew nothing about filmmaking, to make a film about professional fishermen and women. NT Seafood Council Chief Executive Officer Katherine

Sarneckis said, “once you have viewed this heartfelt tale about Australia’s oceans and the men and women who depend on it for their livelihoods, you will have a greater understanding of what has driven Bruce”. Spanish Mackerel fisherman Mr Davey said the film explores a deepseated love of the ocean, and a profession that communities around Australia have been

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built upon - but it goes further than that. “Many fishermen included in the film felt that the government applied a top down approach when declaring the proposed 2014 Marine Reserve Network. “It was a process that ignored much of the science that was presented. “I strongly felt a dedicated 80 minute feature length documentary was the best way to promote the industry’s cause and mounting concerns, and not just the past toxic Commonwealth Marine Park debate.” In Drawing the Line, Australia’s leading marine scientists say that locking up seafood resources in marine reserves

ABOVE: Filmmakers Bruce Davey, Alaneo Gloor and Matt Blyth are bringing their new movie, Drawing the Line, to Gove this Thursday. would affect food security in Australia, where already 70 per cent of the seafood we eat is imported. A fourth generation fisherman from the NT, Mr Davey has put his life, family and business on hold for the past year to travel Australia as the Executive Producer of Drawing the Line, a documentary about the Australian fishing industry. Mr Davey will also be in attendance at the Boat Club for this Thursday’s screening, which kicks-off at 6.30pm.

protest from union officials and government figures, the timeline for closing their refinery would ever be lengthened, Ms Scarini responded in the negative. “Rio Tinto has stated on a number of times that the timeline is in place and will not be altered.” Mr Tourish mentioned that the afternoon’s Taskforce meeting was “a positive process and it probably reinforced the value of groups such as Chamber of Commerce and the Gove Community Advisory Committee’s efforts in helping determine a way forward for Nhulunbuy”.

When asked if the other parties at the table in the Taskforce had been listening to the concerns of Nhulunbuy residents, he said the NT Government had put some serious effort in. “They’ve put effort and commitment behind this process.” He also mentioned that the Australian Government would be reporting on the progress of the Taskforce to Prime Minister Tony Abbott. The Gove Taskforce will reconvene on Thursday, January 23, for their second meeting.

‘Steep learning curve’ at first Taskforce meeting << From Page 3 Mr Tourish said there were a number of questions posed to both Rio and the Federal Government on the day. Earlier that day, taskforce members met with other business representatives and bodies including the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Gove Community Advisory Committee. Chamber of Commerce executive members raised concerns with Rio Tinto such as when an

Economic Impact Assessment Statement put together by the company would be released, to give businesses around town an idea of their economic future as projected by the company. Rio representative Jo-Anne Scarini previously stated that this document would be made available to the Chamber of Commerce, but as it remains unseen, members were asking when this would be. Ms Scarini did not clarify exactly when this document would be released. When asked if, in light of

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Tickets for doing the right thing

Missing sailors found safe

IF you see Nhulunbuy Police handing out tickets to kids this summer, chances are it’s because they’ve been busted doing the right thing. The police have been rewarding students spotted wearing helmets as they ride their bikes and scooters around town. The initiative was introduced last year, and worked so well police have brought it back, and have been handing out raffle tickets to street-wise kids all school holidays. When school goes back there will be a raffle held at Nhulunbuy Police Station, with all the kids who scored a ticket in line to win great prizes. Last year, Nhulunbuy businesses donated $2500 worth of prizes, including a new iPod. To donate prizes for this year’s program, contact Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon (8987 1333). PHOTO: Street-wise students Zali Norsworthy and Molly Chrzanowski were given tickets by Constable Damien Riesenweber for wearing helmets as they rode around town.

A SEARCH and rescue mission off Groote Eylandt has ended with good results. Alyangula Police located a group of eight people safe and well on Monday, January 13, after they activated the distress beacon in their vessel. Senior Sergeant Tony Deutrom from Alyangula Police Station said the group departed Numbulwar on route to Alyangula when they ran out of fuel and became adrift in the inclement weather and strong tidal flows. “Water Police coordinated a response involving Alyangula

Police, Groote Eylandt Emergency Services and Anindiliyakwa Sea Rangers to locate and recover the persons from the distressed vessel. “The vessel was found adrift and due to the strong current was being pushed north towards Blue Mud Bay; persons on board were located safe and well. “This was an excellent outcome, and comes as a timely reminder for people to prepare for their journey, have enough food and water, notify family members of your travel plans and always carry correct safety equipment.” BACKGROUND: eosnap.com

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SPEEDING fines are On The set to increase targeting dangerous drivers. Beat T h e Te r r i tory Government will with be implementing the new NT measures across the NT which will take effect on Police February 1. Chief Minister Adam Giles said reckless and dangerous driving was not condoned by our community and these increases will bring the Territory’s speeding fines closer to those that apply across the country. “Every death on our roads is somebody’s mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son - fatalities are tragic accidents. This is something our community wants addressed.” Mr Giles said drivers in the NT appeared to be taking on board road safety measures, with the latest statistics from 2013 showing the total number of traffic offenders decreased by nearly 22 per cent across the Territory in comparison with the same period in 2012. “Significantly the number of people killed on NT roads has dropped by nearly 25 per cent compared to last year,” Mr Giles said. “In 2013, there were 37 deaths recorded for 2013 - 12 fewer than in 2012 and the lowest Territory road fatality rate since 2009 but we want to see this reduced even more.” The new traffic infringements will hit offenders who speed over the limit by 45km/h with a $1000 fine and loss of six demerit points, those over 30km/h with $600 and four demerit points, over 15km/h with $300 and three demerit points and up to 15km/h over with $150 and one point.

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POWER OUTAGE Date Wednesday, January 29 Time 0830 – 1230 Areas affected: Sub 2 Casuarina Avenue 9 to 15 odds, 8 to 16 evens Chesterfield Circuit 15 to 25 odds, 14 to 22 evens House on the Hill Mimosa Avenue 11 to 15 odds, 10 to 16 evens Myall Close Singing Rocks Road 7 & 11 Wuyal Road 1 Diners Juliette Mundy, Becc Rutherford and Sky Morgan browse the menu in the new-feel Macassans. Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.

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POWER OUTAGE Date Friday, January 24 Time 0830 – 1730 Areas affected: E Feeder Cat Shed Christian School Gams High School Hindle Oval Hostel Library Special Care Centre Westpac Flats Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.

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ONE of the town’s favourite restaurants has been given a new lease on life. After the announcement that Rio’s refinery would be closed, the Arnhem Club clicked into action to look at cost-cutting ideas. This lead to the club’s Macassans restaurant undergoing a transformation, which has morphed it into an interactive, familyfriendly bistro. The best elements of Macassans still remain - top food served in a warm and cosy atmosphere. The difference is, there’s now a new menu, less table service and a bigger range of cocktails and smoothies, meal specials and a changing wine list. Co-organiser of the new-feel Macassans Chris “Woody” Woodward said the change has kept things interesting. “It’s a small town with only a few places to go and eat, so a change spices things up a bit and keeps people coming back. “It’s been working well, people are into it. “We’re now two weeks in, and though there have been a couple of speed humps along the way, they’re getting ironed out as we go - we’re keeping

The Arnhem Club’s Ann De Mey and Kelly Rathjen present some of their new range of cocktails.

really busy.” Diner James Davies, who ate there last Saturday evening with his family, said he thought the difference made for a more easy-going environment. He also raved about the menu. “I ate the best barra burger I’ve ever had in the Territory.” The Arafura Times can also recommend the delightfully refreshing ginger and cucumber mojito from their new cocktail list. Residents are encouraged to drop in and check out the new menu, and also to ‘Like’ the new Macassans restaurant on facebook, which will put them in the draw to win a bottle of bubbly.

Diner James Davies, with his son Cooper.

Territory motorists get app happy THE Territory’s motor vehicle registry are jumping on the app bandwagon, introducing a new way for locals to check and manage their NT vehicle registration. The NT Government’s Rego application, free for both iPhones and androids, is part of a raft of Motor

Vehicle Registry (MVR) reforms introduced in 2013 to create a more efficient and contemporary service. Since the launch of NT REGO in August 2013, more than 5000 Territorians had downloaded the app for iPhones, and a further 2100

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Meet Gove’s Oz Day Ambassador WORLD Champion motorbike rider Warwick Nowland can empathise with Gove’s current situation. The two-time world champ, NSW-born Mr Nowland will be visiting town this Sunday, where he comes in the important role of Australia Day Ambassador. He’ll be joining locals for Aussie Day celebrations, as well as presenting awards and giving a speech about his life and experiences; which include being made redundant living in a small town. “I’m a pretty emotional person, and when I heard I’d be heading to a place where 1100 people were about to lose their jobs, I knew there would be a lot I could share. The crew from Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited getting ready for Australia Day celebrations.

Gove gets into the spirit of Aussie Day

WHERE would you find cane-toad racing, a pie-eating challenge and a best-dressed ute competition all in one day? Possibly the only place in the world would be Gove on Australia Day, this Sunday, January 26. From the Boat Club to the town’s pool and pubs, businesses are getting together to make Nhulunbuy’s last Aussie Day with a full population a big one. The Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited has organised a huge morning of activities at the Gove Aquatic Centre to kick the day off, including a free barbecue breakfast, a cupcake bake-off, best-dressed ute and scooter competitions and a whole range of games and races. Manager of Community Services at NCL Julie Bryce encouraged everyone to come along. “It’ll be the last big fun Australia Day with everyone still here - so come along and have some fun with your friends.” The festivities will be starting with a fun run and walk at the pool at 6.30am, with breakfast and other activities to begin from 8am. If the heavens open up with rain, a contingency plan is in place - some activities will take place in the town hall, with the other outdoor activities to be reconvened for another day. Fun and games at the pool will wrap up in the early afternoon, giving folks their choice of venue to spend the afternoon with a few beverages and a good-natured atmosphere. Gove Boat Club will be holding their Aussie Day Olympics, which last year included cane toad races, prawn, pie and lamington eating competitions, dummy spitting championship and much, much more - locals can expect some of the same fun this year. In town, the Walkabout and Arnhem Club will also be throwing parties, with more details in the What’s On guide on page 8. >>

Mum and son Rowena and Gavin Stokell in the lamington eating competition at Gove Boat Club last year.

“I come from a town of 3000 people (Quirindi in NSW) and I was retrenched for my first job out there.” Following the loss of his job, Mr Nowland left rural NSW and started racing on the pro circuit, where a successful moto career ensued. In 2010 he retired from racing, to spend more time with his family and become a full-time dad for awhile - now he looks towards challenges ahead, and wants to help others achieve their goals as well. “My success in racing was in endurance racing; in life you have to endure the unendurable. If you can do that, then you’re succeeding.” He’s looking forward to getting up to Gove and enjoying the spirit of Australia Day with locals at the Gove Aquatic Centre. “Australia Day reminds us of who we are.” Mr Nowland has encouraged locals to join him in celebrating the occasion, starting with a fun run at the town pool from 6.30am.

Australia Day Ambassador, former motorbike racer Warwick Nowland.

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Loads of Bonza activities for everyone from 8am CUP CAKE BAKE OFF Citizenship & Award Ceremony

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Bouncy Castle Face Painting Free Handouts Handball Water Polo Tug of War Eggs & Spoons Race 3 Legged Race Junior Tug of War

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@arafuratimes.com.au or phone Matt Garrick on 1300 088 000.

 letters to the editor

Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker is on holidays. Her weekly report will not appear this week.

Giles in the back seat as Rio drives I WANT to express my disappointment in that the Chief Minister Adam Giles did not attend the first taskforce meeting in Nhulunbuy last Thursday. This was aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for the community and surrounding regions impacted by Rio’s refinery curtailment. The Chief Minister ‘missing in action’ while the people of

Nhulunbuy have spent months since Rio Tinto’s announcement to curtail their refinery operation added to the uncertainty. Anyone would think the NT’s Chief Minister should be driving the discussion and actions towards solutions when a Territory town faces crisis - But Adam Giles is more than happy to take the back seat while Rio Tinto dictates what happens to Nhulunbuy’s future.

This is another example of the Adam Giles inadequacy as Chief Minister. Adam Giles has no understanding of his role as Chief Minister - demonstrating no vision, no leadership and no action and I ask, is he up to the job? The Territory and Nhulunbuy need our Chief Minister to engage the Prime Minister and

Aussie Day pie eating competition is on again at the Boat Club. 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

Cartoon by Michael Hazell

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5.30pm.

JANUARY Thu 23. Move screening: Drawing the Line. Gove Boat Club, 6.30pm.

Sat 25 and Sun 26. 'Aussie Larrikin' Terry Doyle and 'Songbird' Joanne Heming at the Walkabout Lodge. Sun 26. Hottest 100 Party, Arnhem Club, with Grant Pukeroa playing Aussie classics from 12pm.

Sun 26. Australia Day celebrations at Gove Aquatic Centre, FREE entry, pool opens 7am, BBQ b'fast 8-9am, fun and activities all morning.

Sun 26. Australia Day celebrations @ Gove Boat Club. 12pm.

FEBRUARY Sat 6. Waitangi Day celebrations, Gove Country Golf Club, 6.30pm. Info: (0432 377 492).

Sat 22. NCL Arts and Craft Markets, Town Hall, hosted by Nhulunbuy Rotary.

Can club secretaries please send in a list of their events planned for the year to editor@arafuratimes.com.au so they can be included in the What's On section.

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The Town Clock without its timepiece, mid-2013.

Time is on our side

Rio Tinto directly, leading from the front in critical times. We have continuously called on Adam Giles to pressure Rio Tinto to reconsider its brutal curtailment timeframe and lobby his Federal Liberal colleagues to provide structural re-adjustment packages for Nhulunbuy like recently announced for the workers at Holden. As Chief Minister, Adam Giles should be doing all he can to salvage the economic future of Nhulunbuy, the region and people’s livelihood who call it home. The community of Nhulunbuy cannot afford an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory! Gerry McCarthy (above), Deputy Leader, NT Labor.

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GOVE residents racing through Endeavour Square should take some time to check out the repaired town clock. For much of 2013, an empty void sat atop the tower, but was replaced near the end of the year by a brand new time-piece. Arnhem Land Historical Society historian Phil Herdman said the town’s clock has had a funny and at times unfortunate history since it was first constructed in the 1980s. The Lion’s Club of the region constructed the original clock in the early 1980s, which ran off mains power not batteries. Back then, it had four faces. Somewhere not long after its construction, a dart was thrown at one of the faces which stopped a set of hands from moving. This was repaired by Nabalco apprentices at the time - but unfortunately wasn’t enough to save the clock from a cyclone in 1987. The cyclone saw a twig get jammed in one of the faces, and later that year the clock ceased to function. A new clock was built in 1994, with the Lion’s Club purchasing some new clock faces. It was erected in 1995, with the time being maintained by the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited. In 2009, the dial cover was broken - this was not enough to put the clock to bed however, as it now is back in operation. Do you have a photo of the original town clock? If so, Local translator Deon Mununggurr points out that please send it through to editor@arafuratimes.com.au or the Town Clock in Endeavour Square has been repaired. to Mr Herdman at philgove@bigpond.com.

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NEWS THE Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited has put out a warning to residents to be aware of the potential risks of mosquito borne diseases in the area, due to the recent heavy rainfall. They have encouraged residents to take extra precaution to protect them-

Heavy rain brings higher risk of disease

selves against mosquitoes. The heavy rain of late has led to increased mosquito breeding and the next few weeks will be ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes which

carry human diseases like Ross River Virus. NCL Regulatory Officer Rick Stephen said people should take steps to avoid mosquito bites. “Protect yourself with

clothing and repellent, protect your home with screens and remove collections of water around the house where mosquitoes can breed.” Some types of mosqui-

Simple precautions to avoid being bitten Simple steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes include: • When outside, cover up as much as possible with light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and covered footwear. • Use an effective repellent on all exposed skin. Re-apply repellent every few hours, as protection wears off from perspiration, particularly on hot nights. The best mosquito repellents contain DEET or Picaridin. • The stronger the concentration of an insect repellent, the less frequently it will need to be applied to stop mosquito bites. Repellents containing low concentrations of DEET or Picaridin provide shorter periods of protection and need to be reapplied more frequently so it’s important to read the product information. • Light mosquito coils or use vapourising mats indoors. Devices that use light to attract and electrocute insects are not effective. • Cover all windows, doors, vents and other entrances with insect screens. • When camping, use flyscreens on caravans and tents or sleep under mosquito nets.

Opportunity knocks for remote school STUDENTS from one of our East Arnhem schools have been recognised for their sound business sense at a ceremony in Darwin’s Parliament House. Gapuwiyak School students were recently awarded for their initiatives in setting up the Gapuwiyak Girri Opp Shop. Students operated an opportunity shop last year, where community members could donate their unwanted clothing and other pre-loved items. The kids involved learned about concepts such as reusing, refurbishing and recycling. The NT Youth Business Awards recognise and reward the effort of students who have developed business plans and/or operated small businesses as part of their secondary school studies. Gapuwiyak won two awards on the day: the

toes like to breed around homes, so people should also take steps to remove potential mosquito breed-

ing sites around t h e home. This includes any container that holds water such as buckets,

tyres, tarpaulins and black plastic, pot plant bases, aluminium cans and plastic containers. For further information contact Mr Stephen (0417 391 507).

POWER OUTAGE Date Thursday, January 30 Time 0900 – 1700 Areas affected: Sub 41, 42, 43, 52, 53, 66, 93 & Batch Plant Batch Plant Birritjimi (Wallaby Beach) Boat Club Bunuwal Investments Camp Customs and Border Protection Detention Centre Gunyangara (Ski Beach) Materials handling offices and workshop RDA Labyrinth Area Pacific Aluminium will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances the power outage may be cancelled without notice.

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School students in Gapuwiyak in 2013. Youth Business Awards Perpetual Trophy and the Operate a Business in a Remote School Award. Darwin High School and Kormilda College also won awards at the occasion. Minister for Education Peter Chandler presented certificates to the winning students. “Small business is the backbone to any economy and the biggest employer so the skills these students have gained will benefit

them as they transition to the next stage of their life,” Mr Chandler said. “It was great to see the satisfaction and sense of achievement from the students as they were rewarded for their hard work. “Gapuwiyak School was the first remote school to win the Perpetual Trophy Award, this is a real sign of the growing desire for economic development in our remote communities.”

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GOVE FILM SOCIETY SCREENING, JAN. 17 MORE than 60 people hit the Captain Cook Community Centre (4C’s) last Friday, for a night out at the movies. The Gove Peninsula Festival Film Society are back in action for 2014, and kicked-off the year with the American cult classic, The Big Lebowski. To get into the Lebowski flavour, punters came along dressed as their favourite characters from the movie, including an appearance from main character ‘The Dude’ himself. The next monthly screening for the Film Society will be on February 15. On show will be 2012 film Lasseter’s Bones - an intriguing and mysterious documentary about a hunt for gold which leads an explorer out into the heart of the Central Australian desert.

ABOVE: The Dude getting (aka Rob Stewart) down with Gove Film Society crew Kath Gray and Ange Madden. BELOW: Liz Henderson, Kim Meighan and Angelka Opie.

ABOVE: The devilishly cool Ali Thorn. RIGHT: Ruth Soorley with Graham and Louise Hughes. BELOW LEFT: Karsten Ludwig and Michael Krumins. BELOW RIGHT: Emma and Simone Gianelli with Matt Kidner and Vic Mastin.

Shawn Kidner and Clint Gourley.

ABOVE FAR LEFT: Alex Bentley and Sarah Bowen. ABOVE LEFT:Jodi and Justin Hart. ABOVE RIGHT: Luke Dawson and Holly Auld. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Serina Knispel and Vessy Calligeros. LEFT: Muzza Dennerley, Craig Hearne, Ian Maclean, Patrick Murphy and Ava Dub. RIGHT: Patrick Murphy, Rich Breheny and Ron Orgad.

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FUN IN THE SUN AT GOVE AQUATIC CENTRE AFTER a week of wild and wet conditions, last Friday the sun showed itself and the families of Gove headed to the Aquatic Centre by the dozen. From Thursday, January16, for the next week more than 258mm of rainfall

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was recorded out at Gove Airport. This was up 118mm from the 140mm recorded at the exact same time last year. The Bureau of Meteorology put out flood warnings for much of the Top End last week, as the monsoon trough began

to move slowly south. Showers and storms are predicted to ease off in the Top End later this week, and could take some much needed wet stuff down to the parched Alice Springs region.

ABOVE LEFT: Jed, Cooper and Mark Field climbing to the sky. ABOVE RIGHT: Tanya and Maylea Neenan relishing the fine weather with Ash, Sara and Jaxon Walker. FAR LEFT: Nelly and Tara Munyarryun. LEFT: Phil Murray with his niece Natalie. RIGHT: Sisters Sierra and Sienna Slater enjoying some frozen treats. Mel and Bella Ward.

Demi and Scott Slatter.

RIGHT: Mates Rhett, Logan, Kaleb and Riley getting into some goodies. BELOW: THUMBS UP: Kane, Jye and Troy Griffiths with Ryan Jeffrey.

ABOVE: Dave and Kevin Hyatt. FAR LEFT: ALL ABOARD: Connor and Andy Palmer. LEFT: COOL AS ICE: Bintang Daly hands out a soft serve.

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A PORTRAIT of ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA in the 21st Century: John Pilger’s UTOPIA

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 Elders George Club and Cowboy Loywalk with Amnesty International Secretary General Salil Shetty (centre) at Utopia, 280km out of Alice Springs. Amnesty profiled the Utopian region claiming that homeland communities were being starved of money for proper housing, maintenance and basic services like rubbish removal. Photo theconversation.com

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Pilger’s Utopia shows us Aboriginal Aust. in 2014 By MARCUS WATERS Lecturer at Griffith University in theconversation.com

IT was more than two decades ago when I saw John Pilger’s 1986 documentary, The Secret Country, for the first time. I was a 17-year-old Aboriginal male suffering the indignity of public housing Australia. My identity came with a sense of collective oppression that turned my indignity into both resistance and motivation. Such feelings of resistance became an empowering experience that lead to a pursuit of justice identified through education. Now, almost 30 years later, I find myself part of the middle class. I own my house. My children have all attended private schools and it is easy to believe that things are improving. I have John Pilger and his latest documentary Utopia, which has premiered in Australia this month, to remind me that it hasn’t. BACK TO UTOPIA Pilger first visited the Aboriginal community of Utopia in Central Australia 28 years ago during the making of The Secret Country. He returned in 2013 to film Utopia to find things hadn’t improved. Families live in third-world conditions, in poorly sanitised shacks where they are plagued by easily curable diseases. Extended families of 16 to 20 people living in the one

house - identified by government officials as an asbestos hazard. This is Aboriginal Australia now: the most abject poverty you can imagine in one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The film documents failed health policies and a number of very suspicious Aboriginal deaths in police custody. Pilger interviews several government officials to find out what went wrong - none of whom is willing to take responsibility. The biggest difference between Pilger’s two films is that The Secret Country was about Australia’s dark untold past whereas Utopia is about the present. The here-and-now is revealed to be inhuman, disgraceful and embarrassing. It’s a point made in one of the interviews in the film with the Secretary General of Amnesty International. Salil Shetty asks why one of the richest countries in the world can’t solve the problem of Indigenous poverty? If it’s not about resources, the problem must lie “somewhere else”. SOMEWHERE ELSE It’s that “somewhere else” that sparked my interest in this film. The film highlights that trachoma, a bacterial infection of the eye, among our mob is among the highest in the world. Our people are still being imprisoned at 10 times the rate of

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A supplied image of 73-year-old Lenny Jones at the Utopia Health Clinic, 280km out of Alice Springs on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Lenny who lives in Soapy Bore, Utopia pays $150 rent and he doesn’t have a toilet or shower in his house. Photo theconversation.com

Australian broadcaster and journalist John Pilger. black people in South Africa under apartheid. Suicide rates within our communities are getting worse. Hard to believe when we all love Cathy Freeman, Jonathan Thurston and Jessica Mauboy as much as we do. That’s what Pilger does, and he’s been doing it for a long time. His films remind us who we really are - and not everyone likes it. The truth is that many of our communities are on mineral-rich lands that cause mouths to water in corporate and government boardrooms. I wish it was something more insidious, deeper or meaningful - but that’s it … power and greed. FALSE, CRUEL CLAIMS The shocking conditions documented in Utopia are contrasted with the false claims made by the media and government about paedophile rings, petrol warlords and sex slaves in Aboriginal settlements. Utopia looks at the story of a senior government Indigenous advisory official who told the ABC’s Lateline in 2006 that he was a youth worker in Indigenous communities in Central Australia and gave evidence about petrol warlords, paedophile rings and sex slavery. The interview was big news and paved the way for the 2007 Intervention. After the interview was broadcast it was revealed that the man interviewed was Gregory Andrews, a branch manager for the then minister for Indigenous affairs Mal Brough’s Office of Indigenous Policy and Coordination. Writing as an Aboriginal person who grew up in this country I have often heard that the poverty and despair I found myself in was all our own doing - therefore such accusations are nothing new. Continued Page 13 >>

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Still, the accusations of paedophile rings has really hurt. I say that as a father who loves his gaaynggal (children) very much. The 2007 Northern Territory Intervention was initiated by the Howard government on the pretext that paedophile gangs were operating in Indigenous settlements. Tr o o p s w e r e s e n t i n ; townships were compulsorily

acquired and native title legislation ignored. Yet no prosecution for child abuse resulted, and studies concluded that there was no evidence of any systematic child abuse. APART FROM THE CROWD Pilger then takes us to Rottnest Island, used as recently as 1931 as a concentration camp for Aboriginal people. Filming occurs in a former prison cell

where 51 people were held before their execution. The cell has now been converted into a suite within a luxury hotel and spa complex. There are hundreds of Aboriginal graves of people killed on the island. Could you imagine a holiday resort being built over the remains of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp? Mining companies have drawn big profits from the

Northern Territory’s substantial oil and gas reserves over the past decade. They’ve been criticised for not sharing their wealth with Indigenous people. The ongoing implementation of the Northern Territory Intervention ensures communities such as Utopia will never see the benefits of this boom. What can I say - other than welcome to the travesty of Aboriginal Australia in the 21st Century.

Journey for change continues where it stopped at Garma Festival during the Federal election campaign. It then continued on to Western Australia. Legal expert Professor George Williams has said a Treaty should be put on the table, in a similar vein to what is happening in other countries. “What Canada is doing is dealing with treaties that affect land, recognise problems of past dispossession, provide an occasion

for compensation and also provide for a better political settlement; with Indigenous people of inclusion in the political realms and a greater say in the matters that affect them,” Professor Williams said. Another example for Australia to learn from, he said, was New Zealand’s Waitangi Treaty signed in 1840. Calls for a Treaty in Australia were put to song by the late Dr Yunupingu

and his band Yothu Yindi, which still resonates deeply in the political push for recognition. In his last years of life, Dr Yunupingu was a lead spokesperson for the Journey to Recognition

campaign. In the first week of Federal Parliament last November, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Indigenous constitutional recognition was a major priority for his government.

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1. The main component of pearls, sea shells and egg shells is calcium carbonate. 2. The Earth has a mass about a million times greater than its atmosphere. 3. Apples originally came from Asia. 4. The Arctic tern has the longest annual migration – over 70 000 kilometres! 5. Cyanobacteria are typically responsible for forming stromatolites.

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Crew from the Journey to Recognition campaign with former Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin at last year’s Garma Festival.

Decline in petrol sniffing: Report A REPORT by the Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has revealed a significant decline in the prevalence of petrol sniffing in a number of Aboriginal communities across Australia coinciding with the introduction of low aromatic fuel. The interim report, released last week by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion, has shown that in 15 Aboriginal communities where available data enables comparisons to be made, there were 546 petrol sniffers in 2005-07, dropping to 160 in 2008, and 97 in 2011-12. The exact communities used for the research have not been revealed by the researchers, due to reasons of protecting anonymity, but it has been confirmed that a number of East Arnhem communities were involved. The report also highlights continuing petrol sniffing in several communities in the Top End, Barkly and Katherine regions of the NT, as well as the Goldfields area of WA. Most of these are to be found where low aromatic fuel has not yet been

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22 - 28 January 2014 – 13

THURSDAY 23

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dragon’s Den 2:00 A Quiet Word... With Bill Bailey 2:30 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 Michael Palin’s Brazil: The Deep South 9:30 The Moaning Of Life 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 The Trip: Hipping Hall 11:00 Genius: Chris Addison And Mel Giedroyc 11:30 Life: Creatures Of The Deep 12:20 The Picture Show Man 2:00 The Moaning Of Life 2:45 Sticky Bricks 3:40 Movie: “Saint Joan” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “With Honors” (PG l,s) 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 Alien Parasite Hypothesis 7:00 Getaway 8:00 Person Of Interest: The Crossing 9:00 CSI: NY: Misconceptions 10:00 TBA 10:30 2014 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 11:30 Extra 12:00 The Baron 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 2014 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 2014 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: The Trials Of M.Kelso - Jackie tests Kelso to see if he’s cleaned up his act enough for them to get back together; Kitty and Red are upset to learn that the Pinciotti’s are throwing a party and they’re not invited, but their plan backfires when Fez, Hyde and Eric decide to trash a rival school’s locker room. 11:30 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport. 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Man Vs Wild 2:00 One Born Every Minute USA 2:50 Destination Flavour 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 Grand Tours Of Scotland 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Gourmet Farmer 8:30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong 9:30 Falcon: The Silent And The Damned: Part 1 9:30 pm Falcon – The Silent and the Damned: Part 1 - Falcón is still recovering from the loss of his nephew and the shocking discovery that he is the product of an affair that cost his mother her life. Unable to face staying at home with his demons and nothing to keep them at bay but the amphetamines he’s addicted to, Falcón asks to be allowed to return to work. 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Thursday FC 12:00 Is Seeing Believing? 1:00 Miracle Cure? / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 24

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 One Plus One 1:00 Land Girls 2:45 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Flotsam 8:30 Death In Paradise - Carnival comes to Saint-Marie. Richard sees the dark side of show business when a comeback concert ends in the most public of murders. 9:30 Case Sensitive: The Other Half Lives - Based on the book by Sophie Hannah - a gripping psychological thriller about love, obsession, trust and betrayal. 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 Hustle - After a close brush with the law in Australia, Mickey Brick is back and looking for a new crew! With the credit crunch, Mickey is keen to target the greedy few who are getting rich from others’ losses. 11:35 Rage

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 11:30 Extra 12:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News 5:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs England 9:30 House Husbands - Still reeling from her parent’s separation, Gemma rekindles her friendship with a childhood sweetheart. Kane and Tom’s relationship faces its biggest challenge yet when Stella’s father returns. And Lewis struggles with Lucy’s decision to move out with Tilda’s teacher, Mr Tuck. 10:30 Movie: “Assassins” (M v,l) 1:10 Movie: “Hooper” (M s,l) - Top Hollywood stuntman, Sonny Hooper, a veteran of many films, meets his potential rival, Ski. On the day of a dazzling flying car stunt the two must do for a film, Ski attempts to chicken out but learns that Hooper has other ideas. 3:00 Extra 3:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Dr Oz 9:30 TBA 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 1:30 2014 Australian Open 5:00 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 2014 Australian Open 11:00 That ‘70s Show: Eric’s Naughty No-No - A visit from Paula, Kitty’s beautiful and successful sister, makes Kitty believe that her life is going nowhere. 11:30 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Celebrity Juice: Gok Wan, Josie Gibson, Lethal Bizzle And Danny Jones - Keith Lemon presents the celebrity panel quiz show. He is joined by team captains Rufus Hound and Fearne Cotton. Tonight’s guests include Danny Jones, Josie Gibson, Gok Wan and Leathal Bizzle. 1:15 Auction Squad - The team hits the road for a first-time makeover in the nation’s secret property hotspot, already home to Australia’s most expensive house. 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 Behind The Front Door 1:30 Inspector Rex 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 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 Grand Tours Of Scotland 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Town With Nicolas Crane 8:35 David Starkey’s Music And Monarchy: Great British Music 9:40 As It Happened: Doomsday: The Fall Of A Man 10:35 World News Australia Late 11:10 Movie: “Talk To Me About Love” (M a,l,s) - In Italian. Sasha is a young man in his twenties, deeply in love with the beautiful Benedetta, who doesn’t seem to recognise his existence. Nicole is a French woman in her forties, living in Rome with her husband. They casually meet and start a friendship which becomes a sentimental education for the youth. 1:15 Inspector Montalbano: Paper Moon 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 25

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rag 11:30 My Family: Dutch Art And Dutch Courage 12:00 Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Mystery 2:15 Miss South Sudan Australia 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 16 - Dandenong Vs Adelaide 5:05 Nature’s Miracle Babies: Islands 6:00 Australian Of The Year 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Cliffy 9:05 The Mystery Of Agatha Christie With David Suchet: David Suchet has spent more of his life acting out the plots of Agatha Christie’s work than anyone else in the world. Now he takes a journey around Britain to get under the skin of the best-selling author of all time. 10:00 Silent Witness: Lost (Part 2) - Leo investigates a potential copycat killing, but the team are starting to wonder if Karl Bentley was wrongly convicted, leaving the real murderer free to set out on a new killing spree. 10:55 TBA 11:30 Rage Goes Retro 5:00 Rage

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:00 2014 Santos Tour Downunder 2:30 Antiques Roadshow 3:00 Alive And Cooking 3:30 Explore Japan 4:30 4WD TV 5:00 Musomagic Outback Tracks 5:30 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:00 Movie: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (PG l,v) - An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. 8:45 Movie: “Passenger 57” (M v,l) - While aboard an airplane, an undercover anti-terrorism expert is forced to use his expertise when the flight is hijacked by a psychopathic terrorist. 10:30 2014 Santos Tour Downunder - Highlights 11:30 The Deer Hunter 2:55 Nine Presents 3:05 Impractical Jokers 3:35 Brand Developers 4:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 5:00 Wesley Impact

5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 TBA 2:30 2014 Australian Open 4:30 New Zealand On A Plate 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2014 Australian Open 9:00 Movie: “The Frighteners” (M v) - A small-town ‘ghostbuster’ is in league with the very spirits he’s supposed to be exorcising. The scam works well until a powerful spirit goes on a murderous rampage, forcing Frank to find a way to stop the diabolical ghoul in this special- effects-packed supernatural chiller that’s so fiendishly entertaining, it’s frightening! 11:20 That ‘70s Show: Eric’s Panties - Donna seems unconcerned despite of the fact that Shelly, Eric’s lab partner, is continuously hitting on him. 11:50 Celebrity Juice 12:30 Movie: “Mexico City” (M v) 3:00 It’s Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Salome 2:55 Ice Music: The Sounds Of The North 3:25 In Mondrian’s Studio 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 An Original Duckumentary 8:30 Meet The Amish 9:30 Movie: “Shaolin” (MAV v) - In Mandarin and Cantonese. Set in the early 20th century, China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords fight to expand their power. General Hou is at the centre of the struggle with his violent and ruthless tactics that rarely discriminate between soldiers and civilians. When Hou is betrayed by fellow general Cao Man, he is forced into hiding, and takes refuge with the monks at their hidden mountain temple. 11:55 Movie: “Largo Winch” (MAV v) - In French, Croatian and English. After a powerful billionaire is murdered, his secret adoptive son must race to prove his legitimacy, find his father’s killers and stop them from taking over his financial empire. 1:55 Movie: “Breakfast On Pluto” (MAV v,l) 4:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 26

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Australia Day Flag Raising & Citizenship Ceremony 11:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Best Of Landline 1:00 ABC2 Live: The Reef 2:30 Artscape: The Making Of The Reef 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 10 - Canberra United Vs Perth Glory 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Garden Of Death 6:25 Australia’s Remote Islands: Lord Howe Island 6:55 Governer General Australia Day Address 2014 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Australian Story: Driving Greg Norman 8:30 Mystery Road - Indigenous cowboy detective Jay Swan returns to his outback home town, to solve the murder of a teenage girl whose body is found under the highway trucking route out of town. 10:30 Muse Of Fire 11:55 Romulus, My Father 1:35 The Night, The Prowler 3:00 Countdown Spectacular 2 4:30 The New Inventors 5:00 Catalyst / 5:30 Collectors

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Cybershack 10:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series 12:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs England 6:30 2014 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights: Highlights from Stage Six of Australia’s prestigious international cycling race in its final 85.5km leg of the 815.5km circuit; staged in and around Adelaide, South Australia. 9:30 CSI: Miami: Special Delivery - A delivery-truck driver and a businesswoman on his route are murdered, and the CSI’s investigate to uncover the connection between the two victims. 10:30 TBA 12:30 Spyforce 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 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 Dr Oz 10:30 That ‘70s Show 11:30 World’s Strictest Parents 12:30 TBA 2:30 2014 Australian Open 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2014 Australian Open 9:00 TBA 11:15 That ‘70s Show: Fez Dates Donna - To get Caroline off his back, Fez pretends to be dating Donna, while Eric enjoys living as a bachelor again. The guys establish a pool which will pay off when the reunited Kelso and Jackie have their first fight. 11:45 Special: Backyard Killers 12:45 Room For Improvement - A big family gets a double story makeover, with a kitchen and a vast entertaining area. 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 Cycling Central 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Destination Flavour Japan - Bitesize 5:35 Urban Secrets 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 China’s Great Wall 8:30 Generation War 10:20 America In Primetime 11:20 Movie: “Heiran” (PG) - In Farsi. When Iranian high-school student Mahi falls in love with Heiran, a poor Afghani teenager, her parents oppose their proposed marriage. Defying her family, Mahi follows Heiran to Tehran, where they wed. 1:00 Movie: “A Heart Elsewhere” (PG) - A multi-award winning Italian romantic comedy. Nello is a sensitive and shy 35-year-old whose philandering father keeps encouraging him to seduce women. When Nello goes to Bologna to teach Latin, he meets a beautiful socialite and falls in love. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 27

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 The Picture Show Man 2:35 Lily 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 Stephen Fry 9:30 Rake 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Dalziel And Pascoe: A Game Of Soldiers 12:10 ABC2 Live: 2 One Another 1:20 Movie: “Darling Lili” (M a,v) 3:35 Movie: “The Four Feathers” (PG) - A young member of a military family automatically joins the army. However, he feels unsuited to his new life and when he becomes engaged to his sweetheart he resigns his commission. 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “The Dragon Pearl” (PG v) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Alien Parasite Hypothesis 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Justice League Recombination - The guys get Zack and Penny to join their Justice League costume for a New Year’s Eve bash at the comic book store. 8:00 TBA 11:00 Partners: Troubled Partners - After Louis offers Joe his grandmother’s ring to give to Ali as her long-awaited engagement ring, he is shocked when a hurt Wyatt objects. 11:30 Oh Sit! 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 9:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Elizabeth Taylor: Auction Of A Lifetime” (PG a) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 TBA 11:45 Celebrity Juice: Alex Carter, Vanilla Ice And Gino D’Acampo - Keith Lemon presents the celebrity panel quiz show and is joined by team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton. Tonights guests includen Alex Carter, Vanilla Ice, Rufus Hound and Gino D’Acampo. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters - Wayne makes a clean breast to Katie of his part in Jeff’s betrayal. Barbara changes tactics in an effort to get Liz out of the house. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Oz Concert 2013 2:20 At The Piano With Mozart 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 One Man And His Campervan 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Strip The City 8:30 Swallowed By A Black Hole 9:30 Housos 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Dalai Lama - Casper and Frank are close to closing a contract with Low Power. When Palle goes on a date with Szhirley - Joker’s ex-girlfriend - Frank allows him to borrow his beloved suit jacket, but major consequences follow. When Mia gets a visit from an old friend, Frank finds it extremely difficult to deal with her past. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Monster Bug Wars / 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 28

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Dick Smith’s Population Puzzle 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 New Tricks: Dark Chocolate 9:30 By Any Means 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Our Queen 11:35 Life: Plants - The drama of the plant world is impossible to view with the naked eye. But using the latest time-lapse technology, all is revealed. 12:25 The Australian Ballet 50th Gala 2:30 By Any Means 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 16: Dandenong Vs Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “And Then Came Love” (PG l,a) 2:30 National News Now 3:35 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bus Pants Utilization 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Proton Resurgence 8:00 TBA 10:00 Two And A Half Men: My Bodasious Vidalia 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped 11:00 Weeds: Threshold 11:30 20/20 12:15 Nine Presents 12:30 Extra 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 TBA 11:15 That ‘70s Show: Jackie Bags Hyde - Red and Bob throw competing Veterans’ Day barbeques, while Jackie and Hyde go on a date. 11:45 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Frank’s Back In Business Frank and Charlie help our Frank’s old company with one last big merger. Meanwhile, an unwritten rule of the bar causes a case of mistaken identity. 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra - Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team. 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Tom Thumb 2:35 Swimsuit 46 2:50 The Circus 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 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 Person Of Interest 9:30 Extreme ER 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 The Bridge: The homeless man’s survival becomes a race against time, and depends completely on the four landlords’ willingness to pay what the murderer demands. Saga and Martin have understood that they’re dealing with someone who has really thought through his crimes, planning them down to the smallest detail. Maybe they can catch the murderer off balance by doing something he doesn’t expect? 12:05 The Khmer Rouge: A Simple Question Of Justice 1:35 Egypt’s Revolution: The End Of A Dictator 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 29

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home: Shower Search 9:20 David Bowie: Five Years In The Making Of An Icon 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition 10:20 The Straits: The Hunt For Vlad - While Harry’s in hospital and his sons hunt down the hired killer, Sissi finds a large sum of money hidden inside Paddy’s house and sets about leaving Cairns until prevented by Sutherland, a corrupt cop. 11:30 Life: Primates 12:20 Dead Famous 1:15 5 Lost At Sea 2:10 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home: Shower Search 3:30 Football: W-League: Round 10 - Canberra United Vs Perth Glory 5:30 Eggheads

5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG l) - Joe Banks, a hypochondriac, becomes very ill with a terminal brain disease and has only six months to live. He is visited by an eccentric industrialist who has a proposition he can hardly refuse - a luxurious boat ride in the company of a beautiful female to an exotic volcano! 2:30 National News Now 3:55 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs England 10:00 TBA 12:00 Dallas: Guilt And Innocence - Pamela’s mother, Afton Cooper, returns to Dallas to take care of her daughter. Emma is put in the middle of her father and grandmother’s relationship, pushing her closer to Drew. 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Sandlot: Heading Home” (PG l) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 TBA 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 TBA 11:50 The Cult: The Other Woman - A reluctant Michael agrees to Sophie’s plan to shoot Edward North. But the shooting doesn’t go to plan and it becomes clear that Sophie’s mission is very different to that of the Liberators. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters - Wayne’s desperate measures to convince Gordon that Liz is being terrorized put Barbara’s life in danger. While Patricia plans for her future with David, Luke is shocked by something he finds out about the business. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 How To Build - A Super Car 2:00 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar 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 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Borgen 10:40 World News Australia Late 11:10 Movie: “Baaria” (M v,l) - In Italian. Oscar-winning filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore directs this grand-scale portrait of life and love over several decades in a small town in Sicily. The story centres on a poor Sicilian family in the 1930s and its prodigal son, Peppino. As Peppino grows older he becomes a passionate political activist, and despite receiving only a basic farm education, he joins the communist party to fight for workers’ rights. 1:50 Movie: “The Result Of Love” (M a,l,n) - In Spanish. 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

14 – Arafura Times

22 - 28 January 2014

CROSSWORD No. 182

SUDOKU No. 182

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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your work will be much more enjoyable than usual this week. Your relationship with your colleagues will finally start to improve and work will feel less like work. Romance. Recent changes to your home should make your daily life a little more pleasant. Your partner may seem more at ease this week.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Time spent with a group of people that you don’t know very well will be interesting. You will find much more in common with them than you expected. Romance. Don’t do anything that might make your partner jealous. You will be surprised how easily they can misinterpret the situation.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

FOR KIDS

A meeting later in the week may be a little too intimate. You will soon grow to like this person, however. Don’t discount them as a possible friend. Romance. Don’t put yourself down. Your feelings may be a little more negative than usual at the moment. Take your partner’s praise with grace.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A message which seems more important than it really is could waste your energy this week. Check everything very carefully. Romance. Don’t get too jealous about something that your partner does. This contact is much more innocent than it seems. You need to have better trust in your relationship!

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Everybody will want to give you advice. One insight that you are given may be less use than it seems, however. You will need to sort through it all. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be held back by someone who is more conservative than you. They’ll do anything to ensure you don’t achieve your goals.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

You would benefit from a short break from your everyday routine. Even a few days away from home would be enough to see everything in perspective. Romance. This is not a very good time for romance. You may be a little confused about your relationship. Analyse this before telling your partner.

FINDWORD No. 182 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A frustrating situation may not be quite as bad as it first seems. It may be you who is making it worse than it is. Romance. An innocent remark could have quite an effect on you. Make sure that you don’t jump to conclusions, however. Realizing that you may be overly sensitive is the best thing you can do.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Your social life has taken a complete dive lately. Reinvent yourself with a new wardrobe or accessories and get back on the scene! Romance. You will waste a lot of time looking for something that was never really lost. Think hard about where you last saw it. Your partner may be the best person to ask.

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Try to put some negative thoughts out of your mind. They will only hinder your performance. Take a break from everything if you need to. Romance. Don’t get jealous if your partner wants to spend time with friends. You may benefit from having time apart and having separate stories to tell at your next party.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) This is not the best time to do anything which could damage your reputation. Be cognisant of those around you and those with cameras! Romance. A person who talks to you in the street may want something more. Take this one step at a time. This may not be a dangerous situation, but you should be careful.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. –Henry Ford

SOLUTIONS No. 182

A puzzling conversation with one of your colleagues may have confused you. It is very important that you work out exactly what they meant. Ask for clarification as needed. Romance. This will be an excellent time for getting to know your partner a little better. There are parts of their life that are still a mystery.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A new business in the area will draw you in. You’ll be giddy over all of the great gadgets and great prices. Romance. You may be a little wild at the moment. Don’t do anything too unexpected or your friends will start to wonder what is going on! This doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time.

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2014 term dates for government schools Term 1, semester 1 Tuesday 28 January - Friday 4 April (urban school students only) Wednesday 29 January - Friday 4 April (remote school students only) Non-government school return dates may vary, so check with your child’s school to confirm dates. Mid semester break Monday 7 April - Friday 11 April Term 2, semester 1 Monday 14 April - Friday 20 June Semester break Monday 23 June - Friday 18 July

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Term 3, semester 2 Tuesday 22 July - Friday 26 September Mid semester break Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October Term 4, semester 2 Monday 6 October - Thursday 11 December (urban school students only) Monday 6 October - Friday 12 December (remote school students only)

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd, located near the port city of Bunbury approximately 200km south of Perth, operates Australia’s only Silicon Metal Smelter, incorporating a sawmill, high temperature charcoal plant, submerged electric arc furnaces, grinding plant, crushing and screening facilities and an off-gas filtration/fume collection bag-house. With a continuous usage of 67MW, we are one of Western Australia’s largest electrical consumers. Simcoa is seeking an Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years experience in a heavy industry environment to join their Engineering Team. The position is a hands-on role covering a broad range of the facets of electrical engineering and plant control systems. The role involves provision and coordination of electrical engineering activities to ensure that the operation is provided with effective and timely electrical engineering and plant control systems support services. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Electrical Engineers with post graduate experience. As the Electrical Engineer, you will be representing Simcoa Operations and be heavily involved in the areas of diagnostics and problem solving, design, modifications, installation, and commissioning, along with contractor management in all aspects of low voltage fixed plant and equipment on site. Experience in PLC based Plant Control Systems and Process Instrumentation experience is also essential. Familiarity with GE PLC’s and Wonderware HMI is desirable. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: • Application of Engineering Design Principles • Experience in PLC based Plant Control Systems and Process Instrumentation • Technical evaluation and problem solving • Experience in data and statistical analysis • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise and work with various departments. • Computer literacy and applications • Cost and budget management • Report writing Reporting to the Engineering Manager, an attractive package, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate, will be offered. Written applications and full resume should be received no later than Friday, 31st January 2014 and be addressed to: Kerryann Hall – Executive Assistant Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd. PO Box 1389, BUNBURY WA 6231 Email: kerryannhall@simcoa.com.au Previous applicants need not apply Simcoa Operations is an equal opportunity employer and operates a site wide ‘No Smoking’ policy.

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NEWS

Dean taken for a ride by alfoil ‘chopper

A GROUP of cheeky health workers have shone a light on where the hard work of refining alumina can end up. An aluminium foil chopper was created out of a ute, as a farewell prank for Gove District Hospital Emergency Department nurse Dean Blackney. Dean is leaving the hospital’s emergency department to work with Careflight, and so his mates

Four are charged with theft on Elcho Island

POLICE have charged four young men in relation to a series of unlawful entries across Galiwin’ku, on Elcho Island, last week. Senior Sergeant

LEFT: Gove’s alfoil chopper may be breaching certain aviation laws and regulations. ABOVE: Nurse Justine Porter presents leaving nurse Dean Blackney with his going away present, all wrapped up. LEFT BOTTOM: Police were made aware of the tinfoil chopper and asked the prank victim to quickly remove it! wanted to give him a fitting timely fashion and got in on the patients’ lives,” said Justine. send-off. prank, alerting Dean inside that Dean said although he tried His friend and colleague his car was in violation and was to make his new chopper fly, it Justine Porter said that on his to be impounded. didn’t get off the ground. last night shift some fellow “The look on his face of “It was the best prank I think pranksters wanted to get Dean sheer confusion as to what was I’ve ever seen - I have to thank back for the pranks he had going on was priceless! those guys for coming up with played on them. “We will miss this valued something so original.” “We moved his car on to the member of our team but wish He said there would, at some helipad and covered it in Gove’s him luck in his goal to end up stage, definitely be some payin the Careflight helicopters back - but said he’d firstly have finest aluminium tin foil. “The Police arrived in a doing what he does best - saving to think about what it would be.

Brendan Muldoon said the four males aged 15, 16, 17 and 18-years-old allegedly unlawfully entered a business and four residences between January 15 and

17 and stole alcohol and food. “The four males were arrested on Saturday and charged with a total of 69 property related offences.

“The 18-year-old was also charged, with stealing, damage to property and aggravated enter building with intent to commit offence, in rela-

tion to an unlawful entry in Milingimbi on January 11.” All four will appear at Galiwin’ku Court on March 4, 2014.

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NOTICE The following vehicles are listed as abandoned at Arnhem Village, Arnhem Road. These vehicles will be removed if not claimed within 14 days. Jeep Rodeo Toyota 4wd Ford Ford Falcon Nissan Pathfinder Dihatsu 4wd Holden Barina Mitsu Magna s/w Toyota Vienta Holden Berlina s/w

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2012/2013 Annual Report East Arnhem Regional Council has prepared the Annual Report for financial year ended 30 June 2013. The 2012/2013 Annual Report contains the report on operations, performance reporting and audited financial statements for year ended 30 June 2013. The Annual Report is now available for download from www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au. Hard copies can be viewed at all East Arnhem Regional Council offices. The Annual Report was discussed by Council on 27 November 2013 at the Nhulunbuy Headquarters Council Chambers. Authorised by: John Japp Chief Executive Officer

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS

Does your business need assistance? The Department of Business has an extensive network of contacts, information and resources to help Territory businesses. Senior Client Manager Graeme Kevern is available to meet with business owners and managers to discuss their particular circumstances and the potential to benefit from a Business Growth program. Graeme is based at the Nhulunbuy Community Support Centre, Chesterfield Circuit and may be contacted on 0401 116 812. Please call Graeme to arrange a convenient time to meet at your business or at the Community Support Centre.

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SPORT

Wheels in motion for 2014 Tour de Arnhem FORGET France, the world’s best bike ride could be the Tour de Arnhem - and there’s a good chance it’s happening once again this year. Organisers of the long-distance, all-terrain bike ride across Arnhem Land are keen to get a ride happening in 2014. The popular ride was held in 2008 and 2011, the first from Gove to Jabiru, on what they call the Top Track, and the second from Gove to Mataranka, via the Central Arnhem Highway. This year’s potential track is still being kept under wraps by organisers, who say they will be revealing all sometime soon. Organiser Des O’Sullivan said: “It will be difficult with all the things going on in town this year, but Tour de Arnhem organisers are pretty keen to try to get a final Tour de Arnhem happening.

“The route and destination are a secret at this stage.” The dates currently planned are to depart Gove around mid-July, however, these dates will be subject to change according to a pending timeline for job losses to be announced by Rio Tinto on January 27. There will be an entrance fee for crew and riders, and also a requirement to help with some of the fundraising. The ride has always been held as a charity fundraiser for Arnhem Land health services. If you are interested to get involved as a rider, crew member or sponsor contact tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com, or for more info call Des (0418 840 957). Numbers are strictly limited, due to the logistics required, so get in early.

WATCH FOR CROCS! River crossing in a past Tour de Arnhem.

A scenic stop in a past Tour de Arnhem.

The wild road of the Tour de Arnhem. 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 Touch Footy Contact: Victoria Mastin E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au

Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620

Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499

Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490

MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607

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 Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599 Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094 Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640

8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Maria Akapita (Director) P: 8987 3311 F: 8987 3097 E: nhulunbuychildcare@bigpond.com

Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139 Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005 RSPCA: Contact: RSPCA Volunteer P: 0437 526 502

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

Thu 23

Fri 24

Time 0022 0627 1213 1840

Time 0051 0702 1250 1912

Time 0124 0742 1332 1948

Ht 2.98 1.36 3.09 0.93

Ht 3.02 1.34 2.97 1.03

LAST QTR

Ht 3.04 1.33 2.81 1.16

Sat 25

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272 Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525

Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Pete McKormack P: 0447 801 141

TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com

Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703

T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training Contact: Grahame Deppeler P: 0439 033 688

Time 0203 0830 1423 2032

Ht 3.06 1.31 2.65 1.33

Sun 26

Mon 27

Tue 28

Time 0251 0929 1532 2126

Time 0349 1039 1708 2233

Time 0458 1153 1846 2350

Ht 3.06 1.28 2.50 1.50

Ht 3.06 1.21 2.44 1.65

Ht 3.09 1.08 2.52 1.72

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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OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369 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.

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 22

Church services

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am

W/E Jan 19 W/E Jan 19 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 13/01

4514

1188

4600

1211

-86

-23

Tuesday 14/01

4139

1089

6400

1684

-2261

-595

Wednesday 15/01

3827

1007

4700

1237

-873

-230

Thursday 16/01

4167

1097

6500

1711

-2333

-614

Friday 17/01

4155

1093

4600

1211

-445

-118

Saturday 18/01

3734

983

4000

1053

-266

-70

Sunday 19/01

3864

1017

4100

1079

-236

-62

7474 34900

9186

-6500

-1712

TOTAL

28400

Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340

Weather details o

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 13 30.0 24.9 27.8 Tuesday 14 28.8 24.0 63.2 Wednesday 15 27.7 24.3 14.8 Thursday 16 28.7 23.5 68.2 Friday 17 31.9 23.7 8.4 Saturday 18 30.1 23.7 41.6 Sunday 19 30.3 24.9 2.4 Monthly total rainfall to date: 329.8mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Jan 13 to Sunday, Jan 19

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1009.2 hPa on Saturday Min: 1001.2 hPa on Monday Averages for the month of January Max temp: 32.0 Min temp: 24.7 Rainfall: 272.1 mm

Sport Arafura Times

THE students of Gove were screaming “Hip hop hooray!” last week, when a big school holidays dance workshop took place at the Town Hall. From last Tuesday until Thursday, the hall was packed with youths aged 12 to 18-years-old, there to learn some new hip-hop moves from Cairns dance crew, The Block Party. Five dancers from Far North Queensland came over for the occasion, which they said was a way of sharing hip-hop culture with kids who might not normally be exposed to it. “It was a good way for them to see how hip hop culture can be shared in a positive way,” said Block Party dance instructor Jaz Ford. “It was also a great way for young people to be active and put all their energy into something like this.” The crew taught the students moves in different styles, from old-school breakdancing and hopping to the new school of crumping, jerking and Dougie-ing. (For those not in the know, the ‘Dougie’ took its name from moves performed by 1980s rapper Doug E Fresh. It sometimes involves a bent-knee and a side-to-side swagger). Jaz said the dancers taught the students some basics that they could then take home and practice. “They’ve been exposed to a lot of the different elements of the hip-hop scene that they can now share with their friends.” The workshop was put-on as a collaborative effort between Anglicare, the East Arnhem Shire, Miwatj Health and Youth Connections. Youth Program Manager for Anglicare Debbi Martin said it had been a “really positive show of community services working together - everyone helped out, and it turned out fantastically”. The fun school holidays event wrapped up with a huge hip-hop dance showcase last Thursday afternoon.

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Hip hop hits the Town Hall

Students and dancers joined in a big hip-hop holiday workshop.

LEFT: Smiles all round when local students posed with dancer Jaz Ford (back). RIGHT: Dancer Semi Naborisi taught Gove youngsters some new tricks. LEFT BELOW: Lorraine Gurruwiwi, Lita Gurruwiwi, Marja Dhamarrandji, Julie Yunupingu and Nicole Marika. RIGHT: Ashley Collins and Joshua King.

Patricia Lamboa and Sasha Mununggurr bust-a-move.

BOTTOM LEFT: Katlyn Muchow, Mahalia Snowden and Codi Whitmore show-off some new moves. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jarrod Boot, dancer Rod Berdon and Miwatj’s Damien Yunupingu.

Keisha Marika and Shera Gurruwiwi.

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Welcome to

the Arnhem club  Checkout our website at www.thearnhemclub.com  Ph: 8987 0601  Fax: 8987 0680

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 2014 Sunday, January 26, 2014 In the Pavillion over looking the Sea.  BBQ  Seafood  Aussie Beers  lawn Bowls Competition  Prizes & Giveaways

Plus... Grant Pukeroa will be playing all The Aussie Classics.

Head down to your local for a ripper of a day! monday

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tickets on sale from 11.30am EVERY SATURDAY FROM 1PM UNTIL 5PM. BRING YOUR VOICE AND YOUR INSTRUMENT. EVERYONE WELCOME

Members and bonafide guests in the company of a member are welcome. Only financial members may purchase from the bottleshop.

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