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NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

Rio Tinto puts Gove mine and refinery up for sale By COREY BOUSEN RIO TINTO has announced plans to sell its Gove bauxite mine and alumina refinery following a review of the company’s aluminium assets. The local mine and refinery are to be included in a reshuffling of Rio Tinto assets that will lead to the creation of a new entity to be called Pacific Aluminium, which will be sold off at a future date. Rio Tinto, in a statement, said it was streamlining its Aluminium product group, with 13 assets to be divested at “an appropriate point in the future”. The dramatic move follows Rio Tinto’s poorly timed purchase of Alcan in 2007 for US$39 billion, with the global financial crisis (GFC) hitting in 2008. The statement said the move will allow Rio Tinto Alcan to concentrate on its strategy to: “grow the value of its high quality, tier one assets and improve the product group’s financial performance”. Alcan Chief Executive Jacynthe Cote, in a media conference after the announcement, said the company was particularly focusing on its bauxite mining and alumina refining operations in Queensland. Under the plan, Rio Tinto’s interests in six Australian

and New Zealand assets will transfer into a new business unit, to be called Pacific Aluminium, and be managed and reported separately from the Rio Tinto Alcan product group prior to divestment. These assets are: • Australia: Gove bauxite mine and alumina refinery, Boyne Smelters and the associated Gladstone Power Station, the Tomago smelter and the Bell Bay smelter • New Zealand: New Zealand Aluminium Smelters A second group of seven non-core assets will continue to be managed by Rio Tinto Alcan while it further investigates divestment options. These assets include: • France and Germany: Three Specialty Alumina plants and the Gardanne refinery • United States: Sebree smelter • United Kingdom: Lynemouth smelter and associated power station, for which potential options include closure Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese said “The assets identified for divestment are sound businesses that are well-managed with productive workforces. But they are no longer aligned with our strategy and we believe they have a bright future under new ownership.” Continued on page 2

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Surf Life Saving Club celebrates 40 years By GRANT BANKS THE people of Nhulunbuy came together on Saturday night to celebrate a big milestone for one of their favourite meeting places. Not only is the Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club an important social hub for the town it also serves

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as a place where many children learn important lessons about water safety, health and fitness, as well as community mindedness and respect. And so on Saturday night around 150 people turned out to help celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary. “This is defiantly a nice crowd,” club president Chris Putland said. “The sense of community at the club has is alive and well here tonight,” he said. This sense of community is evident in the strong membership numbers with round 500 social members on the books, not to mention the 90 nippers and 50 active members. The club is the most remote Surf Life Saving Club in Australia and is the country’s most northern. It was established in October 1971, by “The Old Fox” Harry Weimer who came from Kurrawa to Wallaby Beach to speak to a group of interested contractors and

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOVE PENINSULA SLSC: Cutting the cake were the lifre members Sheena Rudolph, Mandy Hutchinson, Alex Peters, Trevor Webb, Bob Matthews and Richard Hutchinson. Photo: GRANT BANKS employees of Nabalco. Soon after the club was established an in 1972 the clubhouse was established on the present

site at Town Beach. In August 1977 the club made history when an all Aboriginal squad from Dhupuma College

gained their Bronze Medallions. Having reached the 40 year milestone the club looks as strong as

ever and continues to be an important community venue for both sporting and social events. More photos on page 11.

Rio prepares to sell Gove assets • • • • •

Move will allow Rio to increase focus on higher profit iron ore Albanese says company is in no hurry to sell Smaller buyers likely to be most interested Miner will engage with workforce during divestment process Poor outlook in Aluminium prices influences decision

Continued from page 1. “The strength of our balance sheet means that we can choose the most opportune method and timing to divest these assets, which may not occur until the economic climate improves,” Mr Albanese said. “In the meantime, we will continue to run these operations safely and efficiently. “This move is a further significant step towards achieving our performance targets in the Aluminium product group. We have already made good progress, with plans in place to generate sustainable performance improvement, and we are investing at a number of our core assets.” Rio Tinto said it has begun consultations with affected stakeholders and will engage with the relevant governments and regulators. The relevant Rio Tinto business units will engage with their workforces during the process. The chief executive of Pacific Aluminium will be Sandeep Biswas. He will report to Rio Tinto business support & operations group executive Bret Clayton. As the news broke across the world on Monday, share markets reacted positively, increasing the Rio Tinto share price. Local comment from Rio Tinto on the sale of the Gove mine and refinerary won’t be available until

later this week, but we will bring you full coverage of the changes in next week’s Arafura Times. International News Service Reuters described the decision as a “major retreat from the aluminium business”. Market analysts immediately interpreted the move as a way of diverting yet more resources to iron ore, which now accounts for nearly 80 percent of group earnings. “It’s all about returns and these big miners, Rio included, are always re-evaluating their businesses. And iron ore is currently a real cash cow for Rio Tinto,” said Gavin Wendt, senior mining analyst for Mine Life in Sydney. The sale, which would leave Rio Tinto’s remaining aluminium business focussed mainly on its more profitable Canadian operations, is designed to help the group more than double its aluminium earnings margins to 40 percent by 2015, said Reuters. “The only way they can achieve that is by getting rid of all these assets which can never be world class,” said Peter Chilton, resources analyst at Constellation Capital Management. Rio Tinto’s shares jumped 3 percent to a month high of A$70.29 on the news, with fund managers applauding the move away from a poorly performing business with a gloomy outlook

compared with its iron ore unit, which enjoys a 70 percent profit margin. Rio Tinto has been in aluminium since the 1950s and ranks itself as the world’s largest primary producer after the ill-timed Alcan deal in 2007, but it could no longer ignore the business’s big hunger for capital and relatively meagre returns. Rio Tinto was careful not to appear overly keen to sell and made it clear that aluminium remained a core asset, saying global demand was relatively good and that it would consider making further investments in quality aluminium assets. “We’re going to be in no rush (to sell),” Rio Tinto Alcan Chief Executive Jacynthe Cote told reporters in a phone briefing after the announcement. She declined to say whether Rio Tinto was already in talks with potential buyers. Industry analysts said smaller buyers were more likely to be interested in these assets than major producers such as Russia’s UC RUSAL or Chinese stateowned Chinalco. Like Rio Tinto, the big producers are all chasing higher-return assets. Aluminium prices have tumbled nearly 15 percent in the past quarter. UBS rates aluminium as a “least preferred” commodity and sees prices falling another 8 percent in 2012.

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Full house expected for gala business dinner

Treacy Harry and Jacqueline Rawles were at Expressions Boutique last week for a sneak peak of some of the fashion that might be seen at the ‘Think, Buy, Be Local’ Gala Dinner fashion parade. Photo: GRANT BANKS By GRANT BANKS TICKETS are selling fast for the ‘Think, Buy, Be Local’ East Arnhem Business Gala Dinner. So with only a handful of tables left event organisers are asking

anyone who has not already arranged a table for their business to get in fast. “This is a great opportunity for people to come together to showcase what they do to the rest

of the community,” event co-ordinator Jacqueline Rawles said. “While there were two official events to be held over the October Business Month in the East Arnhem region I

thought locally there was a potential to develop our own Gala event and a businesses gala night has never been held here before,” Ms Rawles said. “It is nice to offer people the chance to get out of their office and network with other businesses in town,” she said. So with the help of the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce the majority of businesses both large and small in the area were contacted and asked to get involved. On the night there will be a fashion parade by Expressions Boutique, catering from Peninsula Bakery, the band Banyan Blue will play, and guest speakers from various businesses will address the audience. Lucky door prizes are being provided by some of the businesses involved and an exhibition in the foyer

will showcase some of the businesses involved. A special guest speaker on the night will be the Northern Territory Minister for Business and Employment, Rob Knight. “The night will be showcasing and celebrating local business,” joint event co-ordinator Treacy Harry from the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce said. “Also the training achievements and employment outcomes from within our community will be acknowledged,” she said. The dinner will be held at the Nhulunbuy Town Hall on October 29 from 6.30pm. It is a community event with all money raised going to the Nhulunbuy High School Vocational Education and Training (VET) program to assist with the maintenance, repair and

purchasing of equipment and resources. With room only for 150 people and only three table left at the time of printing anyone who has not already secured their tickets will need

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Winner of the Arnhem Club and Arafura Times 2011 AFL Footy Tipping Competition David Forbes (right) receives his cheque from Arnhem Club MD Nigel Baker. Photo: GRANT BANKS WINNERS are grinners and it was all smiles in the Forbes household last week as the father and son combination of David and Hayden took out first and third prizes respectively in the Arafura Times / Arnhem Club AFL Tipping Competition for 2011. David did well to win the $1000 first prize rather convincingly however he was reminded by son Hayden that he did have it over him in the early rounds.

“In the end I had to hide my tips from him (his son),” Mr Forbes said. When asked what the secret to success was David said it came down to a mixture of head and heart. “I don’t really have a secret,” Mr Forbes said. “I would just pick who I though at the start of the week and then watch Footy Teams on Thursday night on Fox and adjust my tips after seeing who was in or out. “Don’t take any notice of the so-called experts and go with your gut feeling,” he said. He said it was great to see so many people involved in the competition and hoped to see more enter next year’s contest. “It is great to have a competition like this with such good prize money on offer which is free to enter,” he said. “I’d like to thank the Arnhem Club and Arafura Times for putting it on and also congratulate second and third place getters.” Second place went to Steward Loftus, who received a cheque for $300, while equal third went to Barry Laverty and Hayden Forbes who were rewarded $100 each. The prize winners were presented with cheques at the Arnhem Club by Managing Director Nigel Baker last Wednesday night.

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By GRANT BANKS GETTING the sport of motocross kick-started again in Nhulunbuy has been a big undertaking for new club president Tony Foster, but he says he would not have been able to achieve nearly as much as he has in the past 10 weeks without the help of local businesses and hard working volunteers. Only two months ago

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the track was unrecognisable with regrowth clogging up the area and the jumps and berms needing a lot of attention. But with the support club members who could regularly been found lugging old tyres around and with assistance from a number of local companies and organisations the Nhulunbuy Motocycle Club is opening up the throttle and hope to have the venue accredited by the national and state controlling bodies before long. The final hurdle for the club to navigate now comes in the way of fencing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To become a licensed venue through Motorcycling Australia it must be fenced at the perimeter,â&#x20AC;? Mr Foster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest hurdle has got to be the costing for the fences which works out at $1300 per 100m of 1.8m high fence,â&#x20AC;? he said adding that they need a total of 520m of fencing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the venue controlled, MANT (Motorcycling Australia Northern Territory) will not issue a permanent venue licence, which in turn does not allow the club to run permitted events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping to attract sponsors to cover the cost of the fences, either monetary or equipment, and in return for their sponsorship the company logo or signage will be placed at track obstacles and along the fence itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have got to rely on community support to help us build this up and keep it going,â&#x20AC;? he said. Already the club has started holding events but until the area is fenced and

the track is approved by MANT all competitors, spectators and volunteers are attending at their own risk as there is no liability insurance for the venue. Once approved Mr Foster said there is already interest from other NT clubs to come visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Top End Motocross Club are busting their guts to bring back the Darwin-Gove Challenge,â&#x20AC;? he said. Also he said their might be a chance to hold a massive motor-sports weekend in conjunction with the speedway which is located next door to the motocross track. Motorcycling Australia has already surveyed the track and made recommendations on how to have the track comply with their requirements. The track is getting close to reaching these requirements and so now the fence is the next big step towards having the venue fully recognised and insured. Another big reason club officials would like the track fenced is to stop vandals and four-wheel-drivers entering the property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our big concerns is fourwheel-drivers coming in and using the track as an obstacle course,â&#x20AC;? Mr Foster said pointing out damage to the jumps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting the place fenced and a gate put up will hopefully put and end to that.â&#x20AC;? People interested in getting involved in the club can find out more via Facebook. Search for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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To celebrate Carers Week we would like to invite all Carers in our community to a free morning tea at the

Arnhem Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bali Pavilion, Friday October 21, 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30am Complimentary massages will be available as well as gift bags and lucky door prizes So come along and be pampered, enjoy the views and relaxâ&#x20AC;Ś YOU DESERVE IT! For information please call Anglicare NT on 8987 1161 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arafura Times

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OCTOBER 16 -22 is Carersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week; a chance for everyone to recognise the hard work and dedication provided by many people in our community who are caring for someone who is elderly or has a disability. Caring can be a rewarding experience, deepening friendships and relationships. It can, however, also be physical and emotionally demanding, and potentially effect health and wellbeing. It is important Carers look after themselves as well as the person they are caring for. Anglicare NT strives to provide services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of the carer. Every care situation is different, and what works for one carer may not work for another. There are a range of supports available in our community to help carers manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing including respite, supported community access, financial and personal counselling, information and resources, and advocacy. On FridayOctober 21 Anglicare NT will be celebrating Carers Week by hosting a morning tea at the Arnhem Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bali Pavilion at 10am. This morning tea is open to all carers in our community to acknowledge all the unpaid care and support they provide to family members and friends. For more information on Anglicare services for Carers or to RSVP for the morning tea please call Kristy on 89871161.

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West Arnhem council rejects return to past WEST Arnhem Shire Council does not support any proposal to dismantle the current Shire model and return to communitybased local government in the Northern Territory. Council CEO Adam

Seiler said that, while he welcomed debate on possible improvements to local government, a move to reverse the amalgamations of 2008 would be a retrograde step. “The recent public-

Scam targets locals NHULUNBUY police are warning the public to be cautious when receiving mail promotions and competitions that are in-fact a form of sophisticated scam. One such scam was brought to the police’s attention last week after a member of the public was targeted via a ‘scratch-it’ ticket that claimed the woman had won USD$130 000. The fake competition, run by ‘Sunways Holiday - Malaysia’ was presented in a professional manner featuring sponsor logos from a number of reputable brands and was backed up by a convincing website and call centre. The lady only became suspicious when asked to pay an ‘entertainment tax’ before collecting her prize. Acting Senior Sergeant Alex Brennan from the Nhulunbuy Police said that people needed to be careful when receiving competitions like this in the mail. “We would advise people to treat anything of this nature with due caution,” he said. “If people have any concerns with anything they receive the should report it to the police.”

ity around this issue highlights concerns in some communities at the pace of improvements to service delivery and infrastructure during the transition period following the amalgamation of the former community councils,” Mr Seiler said. However Mr Seiler went on to say that he believed the debate should instead focus on resolving the underlying systemic issues with the local government model that reduced the capabili-

ties of Shires to meet their residents’ expectations. “Instead of devaluing the significant ongoing contributions being made by dedicated Shire Council staff in communities throughout the NT under difficult circumstances, politicians from all parties should be formulating a funding model that allows rural and remote local government bodies to function to the same level as metropolitan councils,” Mr Seiler said. “West Arnhem Shire Council enjoys efficien-

cies of scale simply not possible under the former model that saw five community councils operating within the West Arnhem region alone,” Mr Seiler went on to say. “Moreover, Council maintains an office and workforce in all of the communities within West Arnhem Shire.” “However, due to legislative restraints contained in the Local Government Act, we continue to face limitations on the amount of revenue that can be generated through

the levying of rates; limitations that restrict our ability to implement the improvements that our communities badly need.” “These limitations are the same factors that saw the old community councils struggle, so any move to an alternate model that does not address those underlying issues will not resolve the fundamental concerns about local government sustainability,” Mr Seiler said. Mr Seiler noted that the Australian Local

Government Association called for an end to rate capping in the NT at this week’s tax forum held in Canberra. “Now is not the time to reverse the major investment of time, effort and money put into the current Shire model,” Mr Seiler said. “Instead, all stakeholders should be working together to resolve the structural issues common to all Shires and progress local government in the Northern Territory to a new level.”

Registered EPIRB could have allowed for a faster rescue A MAN that was rescued from a boat near Bremer Island could have been found faster if he had registered his distress beacon police have said. Senior Sergeant Garry Smith said the rescue efforts were complicated because the boatie had not registered his personal details when buying the EPIRB. Numerous police and rescue resources were used to find the man who was located on October 13 several hours after a distress signal was picked up by the Australian Search and Rescue Coordination Group in Canberra A police boat, barge, two planes and a helicopter were all used in the search effort.

Goose hunter shot by own weapon A 44-YEAR-OLD goose hunter was accidentally shot by his own gun at the weekend at Birani Birani outstation, 100km south of Nhulunbuy. It has been reported that the man had lent his shotgun against a tree while retrieving a goose he had shot when the gun fell to the ground, discharging. The man was sprayed with shotgun pellets and receive wounds to his leg. He was take to Gove District Hospital where was treated and released shortly after. Acting Senior Sergeant Alex Brennan said that while the incident was not being treated as suspicious investigations were ongoing.

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Police offier stabbed in Maningrida A 37-YEAR-OLD man from Maningrida, a remote community located 250km west of Nhulunbuy, has been charged after a police officer was stabbed. The stabbing occured at the Maningrida police station. Commander David Proctor said the man walked into the Maningrida police station in an agitated state just after 10.30am on Sunday October 9. It has been alleged that the man attacked the police officer with a boning knife after the offer tried to calm the man down. “While the two police officers were trying to calm him down, the man lunged at one of the officers, stabbing him in the arm with a boning

knife,” Commander Proctor said. The injured officer was initially treated at the Manindriga Health Clinic was medivaced to Darwin for surgery. “The 37-year-old offender has been arrested and detectives from Katherine will attend to investigate the matter,” Commander Proctor said. The man has been charged with Attempted Murder, Recklessly Endanger Life, Cause Serious Harm, two counts of Assault Police and Resist Police. He appeared in the Darwin Magistrate’s Court on October 11 and his case was adjourned until December.

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NAIDOC Awards winners THE NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball was held on Saturday October 8 and the theme for the evening was ‘Change - The next step is ours’. Emcee for the event, Andrea Collins, said the ball was held to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Indigenous people in the East Arnhem area during the local NAIDOC Week which was held from October 3 to 8. “The 2011 National NAIDOC theme ‘Change: the next step is ours’ was about taking responsibility for our future. To control the change we need to plan and take action to make it happen. After all it is our future,” Mrs Collins said. During her opening address she asked people if they truly knew the meaning and purpose of NAIDOC. “NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day of Observance Committee. The acronym for this Committee “NAIDOC” has now become commonly known as a weeklong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural festival celebrated annually in the first full week of July,” she said. “The festival has a long history, stemming back to a human rights movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the 1920s. NAIDOC

Damien Djerrkurra NLC presenting Caring for Country Award to Dhimurru Aborignal Corporation.

however was not officially started as a Committee until 1957. “In 1974, the NADOC committee was composed entirely of Aboriginal members for the first time. The following year, it was decided that the event should cover a week, from the first to second Sunday in July. “It is a time to reflect on achievements so far and to renew commitments to reconciliation by exploring ways to help create a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians,” she said. To wrap up she quoted Ghandi - “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The award winners on the night were: • Scholar of the Year Award to Multhura Munungurr • Visual Artist Award to Ralwurrandji Wanambi • Apprentice/Trainee Award to Steven Dhurrkay • Sports Person Award to Arian Pearson • Youth Award to Burrkitj Nurruwuthun • Performing Artist Award to Rachael Wallis • Caring for Country Award to Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation • Life Time Achievement Award the late Mr Y Maymuru

Glen Aitchison YBE presenting Performing Artist Award to Rachel Wallis (lady receiving on Rachael’s behalf).

More NAIDOC photos on page 10 Agnese Rinaldi - ICC Manager presenting Life Time Achievement Award to Araluen daughter of the late Mr Y Maymuru.

POWER OUTAGE Time: 1200-1600 Date: Friday 21 October 2011 Areas affected Sub 6,19, 23, 24 Banksia Close Magnolia Close Hakea Close Wolsey Cct. 2-22 evens, 21-49 odds Hagney Park Beagle Cct. 4-38 evens, 1-31 odds Jasper Rd 31-55 odds, 8-40 evens Providence Cct 49-67 odds, 18-24 evens Tamarind Ave 1-6 Whitewood Cct. 31-57 odds, 24-44 evens Beagle Cct. 33-43 odds Melaleuka Close Rio Tinto Alcan 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. Allan Robinson High Voltage Supervisor – Town. Ph: 8987 5868.

POWER OUTAGE Tim O’Neill from RioTinto/Alcan presenting Youth Award to Burrkitj Nurruwuthun. Emcee for the evening Andrea Collins and Banambi Wununmurra, President of East Arnhem Shire Council.

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OCTOBER Wed 19 to April 20, 2012. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club – 2011-2012 XXXX Gold Billfish Tournament. Wed 19. Indigenous dance Competition for national TV - Yirrkala. For further information contact peter@ marngrrokfootyshow.com.au Wed 19 - Fri 21. Gove Tennis visits Laynhapuy Homelands with tennis programme. Thu 20 - Sat 22. Indigenous dance Competition for national TV - Galiwinku. For further information contact peter@marngrrokfootyshow.com.au Thu 20. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge briefing at Walkabout Lodge from 8pm. Sat 22 - Sun 23. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge. Sun 23 - Mon 24. Indigenous dance Competition for national TV - Milingimbi. For further information contact peter@marngrrokfootyshow.com.au Fri 28. Halloween Party at the Nhulunbuy Toy Library at 5pm. Sat 29. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge Presentation at Walkabout Lodge from 7pm. Sat 29. NCL Art and Craft Market hosted by RSPCA. Sat 29. Nhulunbuy Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner at 6.30pm. Sat 29. Think, Buy, Be Local Gala Dinner, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and stakeholders of Nhulunbuy, pre sold tickets $50 start 6.30pm. 8987 1985. Sat 29. Gove Tennis Club Presentation Night at the Surf Club. Bookings Essential. Mon 31 - Thu 3. Indigenous dance Competition for national TV - Maningrida. For further information contact peter@marngrrokfootyshow.com.au

NOVEMBER Tue 1. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club monthly general club meeting from 7.30pm. Thu 3. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - GTO Family Fishing competition brieﬁng at 7.30pm at clubhouse. Fri 4 - Sat 5. Indigenous dance Competition for national TV - Ramingining, For further information contact peter@marngrrokfootyshow.com.au Sat 5 - Sun 6. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - GTO Fishing Competition. Sat 5. Gove Country Golf Club - 18 hole stroke monthly medal Round. Sun 6. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club meeting 9am - noon. Fri 11. Remembrance Day Ceremony at 11am at the Cenotaph in Arafura Memorial Park. Assembly at 10.40am. Contact Mo at 0417 853 321. Sat 19. NCL Art and Craft Market hosted by Nhulunbuy Primary School. Sat 19. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - XXXX GOLD Game Classic Briefing at 6pm at clubhouse.

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Bec Mabb and Cass Weston are raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation as UGLY Bartenders at the Walkabout. Photo: GRANT BANKS By GRANT BANKS THEY may not look like UGLY bartenders but I assure you they are. Bec and Cass have accepted the UGLY baton from Paula Thompson who kicked off fund-raising efforts off at the Walkabout but unfortunately will be leaving town for a new adventure on the Sunshine Coast. ‘Back-up a second,’ you say? UGLY Bartenders? The Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You (UGLY) Bartender of the year is a Northern Territory wide fund-raiser

held by the Leukaemia Foundation. In Nhulunbuy this charity is being supported by Cass Weston and Bec Mabb who hope to raise $10,000 between now and Melbourne Cup day. So dig deep Nhulunbuy. Local businesses have chipped in prizes valued at over $2000 for a rafﬂe that will be drawn in early November with first prize being an iPad Touch donated by IGA. Tickets can be bought from the girls and donation tins are also on the bars at the Walkabout Lodge. The girls are also happy to accept more prizes

to add to the rafﬂe if anyone still wants to be involved. You can also keep an eye on how the fund-raising efforts are going by heading to www.uglybartender.org.au and following the link to the NT page. Because the local effort was set up by Paula Thompson at the moment you need to look for her name on the site or alternatively look for the Walkabout Tavern under which it is also listed. Currently the Walkabout Tavern is listed and the second highest fund-raiser in the Territory.

letters to the editor Nhulunbuy is a pleasant and vibrant town AS RECENT visitors for the ﬁrst time to Nhulunbuy, my wife & I would like to say how much we enjoyed the experience of staying in such a remote town. Our visit to Yirrkala had a profound effect on us; to view the most incredible art and wood carvings, to sit with Wendy (I can’t remember her traditional name), to hear a young man play a didgeridoo was indeed a privilege and a pleasure and has helped us understand more about the intricate nature of the traditional owners culture. We thank the people of Yirrkala for allowing us to visit their cultural centre and view the most amazing art we have seen. Our son and daughter in law with their young family moved to Nhulunbuy six months ago and we were very pleasantly surprised to discover such a vibrant town with all amenities. The golf club was of particular interest as we both play the game. We were

impressed with the irrigated greens and fairways and the excellent club house and restaurant is a great credit to all concerned. Another highlight was the football grand ﬁnal between the Sharks & Hawks. The intensity of the game was very good throughout but in the end the Sharks were more skilful with their ball handling and accuracy running out the winners. This was a marvellous experience for us and congratulations to both teams for playing the game fairly and in good sportsmanship. We have lived and farmed in Western Australia all our lives and over our farming career have come in contact and worked with many nationalities but none of this prepared us for the impact of visiting Arnhem Land and its people. Our son Benn suggested we purchase the book “An Intruders Guide to East Arnhem Land” by Andrew McMillan as

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this would help unravel the complexities of the Aboriginal clans, their beliefs and traditions, so I close by saying thank you to the people of Nhulunbuy for your hospitality and I feel compelled to quote a paragraph from Andrew McMillan’s book. “Arnhem Land, where the ﬁrst or even the second and third language is not English and you need to ask permission before travelling across country, where you have to demonstrate respect and observation of the laws of the land and it’s people but none of it is written down. After a lifetime of growing up in Australia it feels eerily like foreign travel - but without ever leaving the country” - by Dr Mickey Dewar (Oct 2007). We look forward to another visit to your fascinating town and country next year. Graham and Lesley Prowse Williams, Western Australia

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Yolngu leaders to meet on Elcho New flight deal THE tribal leaders from across East Arnhem Land are meeting as October 13 and 18 on Elcho Island to discuss how they can present a united response to the Federal Government’s Intervention policies, the National Indigenous Times reports. Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra, senior Yolngu clan leader of the Dhurili Nation of North East Arnhem Land, said the Yolngu Nations Assembly would bring together the tribal leaders from across East Arnhem Land. Dr Gondarra said the meeting was very important for the people of the Northern Territory and he has appealed for help to meet the costs of bringing as many as possible of the Yolngu leaders to the meeting. “Many of you will know me from the documentary justice for our First Peoples across this land,” he said in

his letter of appeal. “As I say at the end for the Indigenous leaders to come tog e t h e r, t o stand as one and towards Rev Dr Djiniyini our people in Gondarra OAM. the Northern Territory. “To begin this wider process, the Yolngu leaders of East Arnhem Land are now coming together. And we need your help. “Between October 13 and 18 on Elcho Island will be Assembly, bringing together tribal leaders from across East Arnhem Land. “The purpose of this historic gath-

ering is to come together as traditional leaders to discuss recent events in the Northern Territory that have oppressed our sovereign rights to our land, law and languages and to develop our united response so that we can walk tall and proud in our own lands. “In order that clan leaders from all regions can attend the gathering, we need to raise a further $5000. “If you want to help our communities achieve peace and unity, please make a donation to support this very special gathering. Donations can be made via direct bank transfer to: Mission Aviation Fellowship Bank: Westpac BSB: 035 304 Acc: 109 005 Transfer Description: Yolngu Nations Assembly.

QANTAS has secured a three year extension on its decadelong partnership with Rio Tinto. The new deal has will also involve Qantas’s biggest domestic rival Virgin Australia although it is not likely that there will be another provider coming to Gove Airport any time soon. “Yesterday (October 6) Qantas announced the extension of an agreement with Rio Tinto for the provision of air services and Virgin Australia announced their first agreement with Rio Tinto,” Jordina Evins, Communications and External Relations specialist for Rio Tinto Gove said. “These agreements will support Rio Tinto’s growth and

provide greater flexibility to our travellers,” she said. Rio Tinto were however unable to speculate any further on what is this “greater flexibility” would result in for those traveling to Gove. “Virgin Australia and Qantas make their own commercial decisions in relation to the destinations they service and/ or the frequency of flights,” Ms Evins said. “Rio Tinto is pleased regarding the agreement and welcomes the opportunity for greater flexibility for our travellers however at this point in time we have no knowledge of any changes to routes or of any increased flights to Gove.”

Drought breaks for local writers THE literary drought Nhulunbuy has been experiencing since the Gove Peninsula Festival writing competition is about to break. October 29 will see the Arnhem Writers meet again and group co-ordinator Ian Maclean hopes to see some new faces come along with the regular writers. “We now have an Arnhem Writers Facebook page, thanks to Kristy Prowse, so if you are on Facebook go to the page and ‘like’ us and you will be kept in the loop of what is happening in our world of writing,” Mr Maclean said. Writers both young and not-so-young are welcomed and by joining the Facebook revolution the group hopes to further connect with the youth of Nhulunbuy. “Already we have members aged between 16 and 60 and we’d like to get a few more high school students invloved in the group,” Mr Maclean said. “There is a bit of a brain-drain in Nhulunbuy because after retirement, which is a time when a lot of people find the time to do more writing, people leave town,” he said. But not to worry as the club is going strong. It boasts 48 current members and they conduct regular monthly events including open mic nights, workshops and poetry dinners. At this months event Lynley Fisher will be delivering a workshop on characterisation where participants will learn five practical methods on how to bring their characters to life. “By the conscious manipulation of these techniques you will be able to add interest and credibility to your story,” Mr Maclean said. Cost: $20 ($15 for NT Writers Members) Venue: Nhulunbuy Community Library Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Supplied: Course Notes, Tea/Coffee and morning tea. Bring: Pad, pens and enthusiasm Bookings: At the libary or on the Arnhem Writers Facebook page Enquiries: Ian Maclean - 0417 601490

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Trish Groth shines blue light on remote youth across Northeast Arnhem Land By JEN RYAN, Teacher at Yirrkala Homelands School Thanks to the efforts of Police Officer Trish Groth, students in remote locations across our region have learnt lots about the roles and responsibilities of the NT Police. Over past years, she has visited as many of the isolated homelands and outstations as she could, fostering positive relations with students, teachers and homeland communities and bringing much appreciated Blue Light Discos to the bush. Children from Yirrkala to Maningrida, including Biranybirany, Dhalinybuy, Garrthalala, Boruwuy, Gurrumuru, Rurrangala, Yilpara, Gangan, Gapuwiyak, Ramingining and numerous others along the way, have learned how to operate a Police radio, discussed road and water safety, taken each other’s

fingerprints, checked out the “paddy wagon” and experienced the effects of the “Beer Goggles” as a result of Trish’s visits. She has demonstrated the array of equipment carried by Police whilst on duty, explained her role in the community and fielded a variety of questions relating to Police work in general. Despite flat tyres, boggy roads, limited power supplies and the need to lug heavy equipment in and out of the Police car many times, Trish has managed to cheerfully bring the joy and excitement of a Blue Light Disco to the most unlikely of venues scattered throughout Northeast Arnhem Land. Unfortunately, Trish is about to head off to other pastures and will be sadly missed by the kids of this area, but her past efforts will always be appreciated.

Batjulu, Mulmulpa and Buwakati try on the job communications using Police radio to Police car radio.

Police Officer Trish Groth gives some of the kids a look through the Beer Goggles.

NAIDOC AWARDS & BALL, OCTOBER 8

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Simulating the effects of intoxication with the Beer Goggles. Teachers and students from Lamiwuy School at Biranybirany check out the inside of the Police car.

PHOTOS: ERIKA SAFFI

Photos: Grant Banks

SLSC 40th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Variety Club volunteers Liz Pickett and Tania Llewelyn.

Luyd entertained the crowd on the night.

Club captian Emma Putland, Deanne Castelli and club vice captain Alan Cross.

Lee and Alex Peters who has been a life member of the club since 1986. Gove Peninsula SLSC president Chris Putland.

Marion and Bob Matthews came back from Brisbane for the celebrations.

Terri Sunde, Ben ‘Trevor’ Wheatley and Coreena Molony.

Cathy Rutishauser and Jac Hutchinson had a great night.

Cecilia Bulters, Jess Quayle and Chantal Parisotto.

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4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie: Poirot 2:10 Finding The Fallen 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Make Cake And Inﬂuence People 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Melbourne Identity - A young Australian backpacker catches Janey’s eye, but is Ben’s chip just on his shoulder or off the old block? 8:30 Scott and Bailey: Rachel discovers Nick had an affair with a juror during a case where his client was acquitted, and Janet comes face to face with the killer of her school friend. 9:20 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:05 Bored To Death: The Case Of The Lonely White Dove 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 2 12:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Written by and starring Emmy Award-winner Tracey Ullman, State of the Union is a collection of irreverent and hilarious skits that range from sardonic parody and social satire to Bollywood musicals. 12:45 Rage

5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Afﬁar 6:30 Two And A Half Men: “This Is Not Gonna End Well” (PG s,l) Charlie is miffed over Alan’s planned attendance of Chelsea’s birthday party and suffers the indignity of having Jake chauffer him around following a license suspension. 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “‘Ocu’ or the ‘Pado’?” 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “My Son’s Enormous Head” 8:00 Movie: “Fracture” (M v,l) - Ted Crawford who brutally shoots his wife and calmly waits for the police to arrest him. With the weapon and a signed confession in hand, the Deputy D.A. believes a conviction is a slam dunk - that is, until the case completely unravels. 12:30 Movie: “U-Turn” (M s,l) - On his way to Las Vegas to pay back some bookies, a small-time gambler gets more than he bargained for when his car breaks down near a remote desert town. 3:00 Danoz Direct / 3:30 Goodmorning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Jersey Girl” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Toybox 3:30 It’s Academic 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Miles wonders whether he’s made the right move, Brax is linked to the armed robbery. Romeo gives Alf an ultimatum with the Blaxland - it’s him or Harvey. 7:00 Better Homes & Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The Bank Job” (MA l,s,n) 10:50 That 70’s Show: “Good Company / Who Needs You” (PG) 11:45 October Road: “Let’s Get Owen / How To Kiss Hello” (PG) - Nick and Eddie head to New York in an attempt to bring Owen back to his estranged wife and family in Knightsbridge. Then, upon Nick’s return, Hannah shares her feelings with him. Meanwhile, Eddie wrestles with expressing his feelings publicly for Janet. 1:50 Room For Improvement 2:30 Infomercials 3:30 NBC Today

4:15 UEFA Europa League 6:40 World News 1:30 Insight 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Honﬂeur To Mont St Michel 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Newcastle to Hull - Neil Oliver and the team take a journey from Newcastle to Hull. While Neil explores the ancient coastal home of the Venerable Bede, the genius monk who 1,300 years ago wrote the ﬁrst history of England, engineer Dick Strawbridge investigates the construction of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, and its odd connection with the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 8:30 As It Happened: The Lancaster at War 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Naked Calendars 11:00 Movie: “The Other Side Of The Bed” (MA l,s) - In Spanish, English Subtitles. A musical and romantic comedy set in contemporary Spain. Pedro tries to convince his girlfriend Paula that her desire to leave him is just a phase. Paula says she has fallen in love with someone else, and in fact the new man in her life is Pedro’s best friend, Javier. 12:50 Entourage / 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

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4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage: Guest 5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Children’s Programmer: Jesse Peretz 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Make A Cake Programs 4:30 Getaway 5:00 4WD TV And Inﬂuence People 11:25 Minuscule: The Bridge On The River 5:30 National News Saturday 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Elders With Andrew Denton: Muhammad 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Yunus 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL 3:00 Movie: 7:00 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) - Targeted by the neighbourhood “From Here To Eternity” 5:00 Hockey: International Super Series: Day bully, 10 year old Lucas vents his frustrations on the anthill in 3 6:30 Gardening Australia his front yard... until the ants shrink him to their size with a 7:00 ABC News magic elixir. 7:30 Doc Martin - After Dr Dibbs leaves, Dr Ellingham moves back 8:45 Movie: “Year One” (M s,l) - Two unproductive, incompetent into the surgery until a replacement can be found. He also hunters in ancient times are banished from their primitive asks Louisa to move into his house so he can help to raise village. The unlikely pair wander through early biblical civilizatheir child. tion encountering historic and religious ﬁgures along their 8:20 Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies - When Lord Edgware is murdered, comedic journey. the police suspect his wife, the famous actress Jane Wilkinson 12:00 Movie: “Believers” (MA v,l,s) While on duty, paramedics David may be responsible. But Jane has a water-tight alibi. Poirot Vaughn and Victor Hernandez get a call from a young girl must uncover the truth. whose mother has lost consciousness in a deserted area - but 10:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us: The acts performing for Penn and they soon discover the lives they have to save may be their Teller are: Piff The Magic Dragon - British illusionist; Soma own. 1:30 Spyforce: “The General” (PG) Hungarian close up magician; Alan Hudson - British close up 2:30 The Baron: “The Persuaders” (PG) magician; and Damien O’Brien - British street magician. 3:30 Danoz Direct / 4:30 Wesley Impact 10:40 Trial And Retribution: The Box / 12:15 Rage

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 Children’s Programs 10:30 V8 Supercars 2011 4:00 High Road, Low Road: “New York And The Hamptons” 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Islands Of Britain 7:00 Movie: “Ratatouille” (PG v) 9:15 Movie: “Shooter” (AV v,l) - An honourable and brilliant marksman ﬁnds himself in an unthinkable situation: framed as a Presidential assassin. Plunged into a shocking vortex of terror and conspiracy, the rogue shooter discovers the race is on to prove his innocence, even as he is pursued by every law enforcement agency in the count, as well as a shadowy organisation on a relentless manhunt aimed at destroying the secrets he has uncovered. 11:50 Grey’s Anatomy: “Staring At The Sun / From A Whisper To A Scream” (M) 1:50 Special: This Rugged Coast - Ben Cropp looks at the magical treasures that are born in oysters. 2:50 Room For Impovement 3:30 Home Shopping / 4:30 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Katia Kabanova 2:55 Empire Of The Word: The Future 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Bach/Busoni 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kate Ceberano 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Airport 8:30 Mythbusters - Operation Valkyrie - Operation Valkyrie, as depicted in Tom Cruise’s Hollywood film, Valkyrie, was a World War II plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb. 9:30 RocKwiz: Jae Laffer & Patience Hodgson - Rock music’s most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. 10:20 Movie: “Bronson” (MAV s,v) - The notorious life of the UK’s ‘most violent prisoner’ serves as the subject of director Nicolas Winding Refn’s brutal biopic. 19-year-old Michael Peterson, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office, ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson. 12:40 SOS: “Sugar” 1:05 South Park 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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SBS 4:00 UEFA Champions League 6:30 Weatherwatch & Music 7:00 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Honﬂeur To Mont St Michel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Viva Italia 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:30 Supersizers Go... The Twenties 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: Certain Poor Shepherds 11:05 UEFA Champions League 12:05 Movie: “Tais-Toi!” (M l,a) - In French, English Subtitles. After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, Ruby, a hardened criminal encounters Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant who befriends him. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he attempts to get to his money before his former partners in crime do. Directed by Francis Veber and stars Gérard Depardieu, Jean Reno and André Dussolier. 1:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Paciﬁc Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Bristol 12:00 Landline 1:00 7.30 1:30 Message Stick: In The Frame: Ernie Bridge 2:00 Iron Curtain: Ribbon Of Life 3:00 Art Of Germany: Dream And Machine 3:50 Rackin’ 4:05 The Art Of Chopin 5:00 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 4 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Wide Open Road: Dream Machines 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: Problems In Moral Philosophy 9:25 Grumy Guide To...: Money 10:00 Compass: Life’s Big Questions: Cheryl Kernot 10:30 Big Ideas: The Andrew Olle Lecture 2011 11:20 Ladies Of Letters 11:45 Movie: “Chance Of A Lifetime” (G) - The owner of an engineering ﬁrm tells his employees that he would willingly exchange his position for theirs. They take him at his word and start running the factory themselves. 1:15 Movie: “The Thief Of Bagdad” (PG) - The evil Jaffar has imprisoned the King of Bagdad, Ahmad. A young thief helps him to escape to the Sultan’s palace where Ahmad falls in love. 3:10 To The Manor Bowen: The Move

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Wild World Of Sports 10:30 Children’s Programs 11:30 Experience Europe 12:00 Pyramid 12:30 Wildﬁre 1:30 And Then Came Love 3:30 The Garden Gurus 4:00 MX TV 4:30 National News 5:00 Rugby World Cup 2011 7:30 Manly Surf 8:00 Getaway 8:30 Underbelly: Razor: Jerusalem Revisited - Tilly’s decision to visit London has dire consequences for her business and marriage. With Tilly in London, Kate moves to seize control of the drug trade. 9:30 Person Of Interest 10:30 Prime Suspect 11:30 Flashpoint 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:00 V8 Supercars 2011 4:00 Special: Battle At Kruger Park 5:00 The Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Wild Boys (PG v,s) 8:00 Bones: “The Gamer In The Grease” (M) - The remains of a competitive gamer, the only gamer to have ever gotten a perfect score on a famous video game, are discovered in a grease truck. 9:00 Castle: “The Mistress Always Spanks Twice” - When a halfnaked woman is found covered in caramel sauce and hanging by bondage cuffs in a public park, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into New York’s underground world of sexual domination. 10:00 The Suspects - True Australian Thrillers 11:00 Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy 1:00 Room For Improvement 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 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Hitler’s Bodyguard: Attempts to Kill Hitler at the Wolf’s Lair 4:00 A Fork In The Mediterranean: Turkey 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Shadow Workers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Destiny Of Rome: Octavian, Anthony and Cleopatra 8:30 Dateline 9:30 My Lai 11:05 Movie: “Mogadishu: The Hijacking Of Flight 181” (M a,l,v) Based on the real life hijacking of the Lufthansa Flight 181 in October 1977 by four members of the terrorist group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, this is a breathtaking recreation of the terrifying event through the eyes of the 86 powerless passengers on board. 1:05 Movie: “Gilles’ Wife” (M s,v,a) - Set in the 1930s in rural France, a woman silently endures her husband’s love affair with her younger sister. Elisa is married to Gilles, who she loves deeply. They have two little girls, and Elisa’s young sister, Victorine, often comes around to lend a hand with the children. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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7 CENTRAL 5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Doomsday Man” (M v,a) 1:30 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Indi gets an internship with Dennis, and Harvey offers to buy the Blaxland. 7:00 Four Weddings 8:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:00 The Amazing Race 10:00 Outsourced 11:00 30 Rock: “Sun Tea” (PG) - Liz discovers Frank’s ofﬁce jars aren’t just used to make sun tea. 11:30 Trauma: “Going Home” - Thanksgiving travel gets dangerous when a packed commercial airliner must make an emergency landing that goes terribly wrong. 1:00 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poet’s Guide To Britain 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Time Team America: Range Creek 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May: When The Green Woods Laugh: Part 1 12:30 Monarch Of The Glen 1:20 Movie: “Shadow Of The Eagle” (PG) - In the 18th century, Catherine is the Empress of Russia, determined to rid herself of a young Princess who claims to be the rightful heir to the Russian throne. 3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011: Coverage of all the action when Australia take on South Africa at the Moonta Bowls Club on South Australia’s copper coast.

5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Friendship Algorithm” (PG s) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Wiggly Finger Catalyst” (PG) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Benefactor Factor” (PG s) 8:00 The Mentalist 9:00 CSI: Miami: “Look Who’s Taunting” (M) 10:00 CSI: Miami: “Die By The Sword” (M) 11:00 Better With You: Better Without A Couch - Casey ﬁnds out that his ex-girlfriend wants to pick up the couch that she lent him before their breakup - the same couch that Mia and Casey are currently using. 11:30 Undercovers 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Our House” (M a) 1:30 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Brax is in hot water over the armed robbery. The kids are having trouble with their HSC preparations. Leah struggles post break-up with Miles. 7:00 The X Factor 8:30 Body Of Proof 9:30 Dual Suspects 10:30 Suits: “Rules Of The Game” (M) - Harvey runs into an old friend who reveals to Mike that Harvey used to be his associate as the A.D.A. Mike is shocked because Harvey never told anyone he was once a prosecutor. 11:30 Special: Last Days Of Michael Jackson 12:30 Room For Improvement 1:00 Infomercials 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What?: End Of The World 8:30 Kill Arman: China/Shaolin Kung Fu 9:00 South Park: Royal Pudding 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Disability 10:30 Skins: Franky 11:30 The World Game: The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. 12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Lemming” (M a,v) - In French, English Subtitles. A dark, intriguing and suspenseful thriller where a perfect couple’s life is plagued by murder and suicide after the discovery of a mysterious rodent. Nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2005. 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 25

IMPARJA 5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Two And A Half Men: “Gumby With A Pokey” (PG s,l,d) 7:00 RBT 8:00 Unforgettable 9:00 CSI: Miami: Die By The Sword 10:00 Chase: Posse 11:00 Better With You: Better With A Shamrock - Ben hopes to get his name inscribed on a shamrock at his favorite bar, but it looks like he will strike out in his efforts when he learns the establishment’s owner is New York Yankee Nick Swisher, with whom Ben has a bad history. 11:30 Rubicon 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

4:00 Rage 5:00 Q&A 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dangerous Jobs For Girls 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Lost Gardens: Chatham 6:50 Miniscule: Nap Time 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 9:30 United States of Tara: The Road To Hell Is Paved With Breast Intentions - Tara is tested when her mother Bev comes to visit her new grandchild, while Dr Hattaras discovers the voice of Tara’s menacing new alter. 10:00 Artscape: Tracey Emin In Conversation With Virginia Trioli 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Movie: “Written On The Wind” (PG) - Emotional upheavals abound for a rich Texas oil family when their son and his boyhood friend fall for the same woman. 2:10 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day / 3:00 Big Ideas

5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Financial Permeability” (PG s) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Cohabitation Formulation” (PG s) 8:00 Two And A Half Men: “TBA” 8:30 The Joy Of Sets - Who Killed Warwick Capper? - This week Tony and Ed study the phenomenon of eliminations on TV – killing off a character, and the even crueller business of eliminating contestants on “reality” shows. 9:00 Survivor: South Paciﬁc 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 Better With You 11:30 20/20 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 National Morning News 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Girl Next Door” (M v,a,s) 1:30 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Charlie conspires with Brax to steal evidence. April unknowingly upsets Dex. Sasha goes out on a limb to surprise Stu. 7:00 The X Factor 8:00 Packed To The Rafters: “Risky Business” (PG s) Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys and everyone is impressed by the upmarket nightclub he takes them to. 9:00 Parenthood: “Clear Skies From Here On Out” 10:00 Dinner Date: “Charlie Durrant” (PG) 11:00 Parks And Recreation 11:30 House Calls To The Rescue 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Quinceanera” (M l,s) (2006) 2:40 Spaceﬂies 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Israel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace: The Use and Abuse of Vegetational Concepts 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Hot Docs: Fish! A Japanese Obsession - Charles Rangeley Wilson, author and journalist, travels to Japan to explore the Japanese people’s passionate relationship to ﬁsh. 11:45 Movie: “Hit The Road” (M n,s,l) - In Portuguese and Spanish, English Subtitles. Full of gangsters, chases and romance, a motley crew of characters are brought together in this energetic road trip adventure. Maria, a bored young Brazilian women teams up with Marco, a disabled small-time crook, on a mission to transport a drug shipment via one of South America’s most dangerous highways. 1:35 Uncle Sem and the Bosnian Dream 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

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ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts: Blacksmithing 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Highs And Lows 8:30 The Slap: Harry 9:30 Crownies 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 1 12:30 Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business Of America 1:25 Artscape: Penny Byrne is the ultimate double agent - a selfconfessed bad girl of ceramic art. She’s a prim and properly trained art conservationist one day, and a subversive political artist the next. 2:00 QI: Highs And Lows - Stephen Fry and panellists scale the heights and plumb the depths for the theme ‘Highs and Lows’. Joining Stephen Fry are panellists Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon, Fred McAulay and Alan Davies. 2:30 Movie: “Seven Days’ Leave” (G) - A serviceman will gain a big inheritance if he marries a socialite.

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Talking Heads 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Family Fortunes 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Riverhill House 6:50 Minuscule: The Dung Beetle Battle 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kicthen On The Road 8:30 Spicks and Specks 9:00 The Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At The Movies: 25 Years Of Margaret & David 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 South Paciﬁc: Castaways 12:30 Midnight Man - Disgraced journalist Max Raban is joined by Alice in his quest to prove the existence of ‘God’s Fist’ the government-backed death squad. 1:40 The Hidden Truth 2:00 Country House Rescue: Ruth is in Kent helping four generations of the Rogers family bring Riverhill Manor - an 18th century manor set in 130 acres of historic gardens - back to its former splendour. 3:00 Big Ideas

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Murder At My Door” (M v,a) 1:30 Chlidren’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Charlie struggles with her breach of ethics. Irene struggles to return to work. Stu lashes out at Sasha. 7:00 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 8:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 9:00 TBA 10:00 Great Escapes 11:00 Gangs Of Oz: “The Gangland Wars - A Tale Of Three Gangs” (M v,l,d) Three gangs, one town and millions of dollars in drug money for the taking. A time when Lennie McPherson and George Freeman controlled the illegal gambling and prostitution rackets, and police and politicians were on the take. 12:00 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Will You Marry Us?” (M l,s) 2:50 Steel Homes 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Israel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon With Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute: A groundbreaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parentsto-be and the maternity ward staff. In this episode, one dad-to-be can’t be contacted while his girlfriend’s labour progresses, and another has a crucial role to play after his wife’s birth plan takes an unexpected twist. And while one mum sings to keep herself calm, another ﬁnds that swearing is the best way to relieve the pressure. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “Accused” (MA a) - In Danish, English Subtitles. On the surface, Henrik and Nina Christofferson are a seemingly ordinary couple with a happy family life. But their 14-year-old daughter, Stine, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Could Henrik have done it? 11:50 112 Emergency / 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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19 - 25 October 2011

CROSSWORD No. 70

SUDOKU No. 70

Your Lucky ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A friend’s advice will be worthwhile, but may be difﬁcult to follow. You may not have enough will-power at the moment. Romance. Your ability to see the funny side to a recent set-back will help you to get over it. Your relationship is in much better shape than you realise: you will see the proof of this shortly.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) This week you will have to think through a decision which will have long-term consequences for your career. Make sure that you get the advice of someone whose opinion you can trust. Romance. A simple gesture of kindness from your partner will help you to understand them a little more deeply.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

ACROSS 4..... Unmarried man (8) 7..... Scented (8) 10... Jewel (3) 11 ... Leave out (4) 12... Help (6) 14... Give (5) 16... Extreme. eg ----- modern (5) 18... Alphabet letter (5) 20... Stylish, slick (5) 23... Latin dance (3, 3) 24... Handy (6) 26... Bark, chatter (3) 28... Legible (8) 29... Voting for politician etc (8)

DOWN 1..... Burnt sugar ﬂavour (7)

FOR KIDS

2..... Garment (5) 3..... Legend, wisdom (4) 5..... Kind of beer (5) 6..... Ancient empire (5) 8..... 1960’s dance (5) 9..... Fish haul (5) 13... Statistics (abbrev.) (5) 14... Cut (4) 15... Australian Medical Association (abbrev.) (3) 16... Open sore (5) 17... Bridal headgear (5) 19... Carefulness (7) 21... Perhaps (5) 22... Indian coin (5) 25... Dirt (5) 27... Friend (4)

You will be surprised how much impact you can have on the people around you. A person whom you have known for many years will be especially supportive. Romance. Don’t spend too much time thinking about what you want to do. You need actions, not thought, at the moment.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A distraction from your everyday routine will help you to see your present situation in a much clearer light. There are some aspects of your life which need attention. Romance. A person whose advice you respect will have an important message for you concerning your relationship. Don’t ignore what your friend tells you, even if you don’t want to hear it.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A favourable aspect to Neptune later in the week will help you to use your powers of intuition to the full. Your ability to “read between the lines” will give you a chance to understand what is really going on around you. Romance. A romantic surprise for your partner will help to bring you closer together. A trip later in the week will give you both a chance to relax.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A long-standing engagement with a friend later in the week will live up to its expectations. This will be a day to look back on! Romance. Your ability to understand what your partner is thinking will bring you closer together.

FINDWORD No. 70

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

A dream which upsets you at ﬁrst may have a more positive meaning than you realise. A friend who understands you well will be able to make sense of it for you. Romance. A friendly gesture from a person whom you have never spoken to will help to break the ice. You will soon grow to like this person, but it may be a while before your relationship becomes romantic.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A colleague who underestimates you will soon be in for a surprise. You have a trick up your sleeve which will show this person who is boss! Romance. Don’t judge a new admirer by their appearance. When you get to know this person better you will be impressed by what you ﬁnd underneath the surface.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) It might be difﬁcult at times to create the right balance between your own needs and those of your family. This week you may get the balance wrong.Romance. You will not understand what has been going on unless you delve a little further. The ﬁrst explanation which you hear won’t tell you everything you need to know.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A domestic problem later in the week will take up much more energy than it is worth. Get to the bottom of this issue and move on as quickly as possible. Romance. An agreement drawn up recently with your partner will work well, so long as you are both clear from the outset what is involved. Don’t jump into something which you don’t completely agree with.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. – Bruce Lee

SOLUTIONS No. 70

A couple of minor domestic problems need to be solved quickly and without too much drama. You have more important issues to deal with which cannot wait any longer. Romance. A quiet talk with your partner will help to reduce your concern about a lack of communication in your relationship.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Mars will give you the energy you need to push through with some difﬁcult meetings. Stick to your guns and make your feelings clear – otherwise you will end up agreeing to something which is not in your long-term interest. Romance. You will need a lot of support from your partner over the next few days. A trip away from home will give you a chance to relax.

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Financial Services Manager Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service based in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. We require an experienced, qualiďŹ ed and motivated person to help us build on recent initiatives aimed at improving the health of local people in Aboriginal communities in the East Arnhem region. The Financial Services Manager is responsible for all management and ďŹ nancial accounting services. You will be responsible for ďŹ nancial accounting from source information to completed historical reports such as balance sheets and annual reports. You will ensure all reports are compiled according to accepted standards, meet statutory requirements and conform to other speciďŹ c requirements of the funding organization. Tertiary qualiďŹ cations in Accounting along with membership of a professional accounting organization are a minimum requirement for this position, as well as a commitment to working in a team situation with Aboriginal people and an ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients. For a position description and selection criteria please contact the HR OfďŹ cer on 08 8939 1900, fax 08 8987 1670, or email hr@miwatj.com.au. Applications close 28 October 2011.

The position involves working in a sporting framework to deliver sporting activities in regional communities. You will liaise cooperatively and work closely with existing sporting organizations and relevant government and non-government agencies in the region to provide a broad support for the program on strategies aimed at improving the general health and well being of people by increasing their participation in sporting activities for all male and female age groups.

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Policy and Planning Officer Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service based in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. We require an experienced, qualified and motivated person to help us build on recent initiatives aimed at improving the health of local people in Aboriginal communities in the East Arnhem region. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Policy and Planning Officer provides policy advice and research to assist Miwatj in maintaining its position as a leader in providing primary health care and related services to Aboriginal people in the Miwatj Region in North East Arnhem Land. You will be required to: •

Liaise with the NT and Commonwealth Government, Indigenous communities, AMSANT and other stakeholder organizations in order to promote the role of Miwatj as a key regional health service provider.

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT MISCELLANEOUS Closing 09 Nov 2011 D11-0391 - All Centres - Panel Contract for the Delivery of Employee Assistance Programs for a Period of 36 Months.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUPPLY AND DELIVERY Closing 26 Oct 2011 D11-0380 - Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy Hospitals - Supply and Delivery of Industrial Laundry Chemicals for a Period of 36 Months. Closing 02 Nov 2011 D11-0371 - All Centres - Hospitals - Supply and Delivery of Textiles, Apparel and Bedding for a Period of 36 Months.

LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONSULTANCY Closing 16 Nov 2011 D11-0293 - Darwin - Consultancy - Feasibility and Business Case for Development of Waterfront Land at East Arm.

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Kids’ help wanted for calendar Territory, including the dangers presented by fire, cyclone or flooding and how to respond if any of these occur. Twelve winning drawings will be selected to make up the calendar with highly commended

CHILDREN across the Territory have the opportunity to contribute to a Territory Emergency Preparedness Calendar. The calendar is the first of its kind for the NT and will be published later this year. David Willing, Executive Director of Security and Government Services in the NT said that it is important for Territorians to take responsibility and be prepared for disasters. “Your plan and what you do if there is a disaster will include your children and that’s why it’s important to start developing awareness at a young age. “The competition is a great activity for kids to get involved in at school or at home. As well a bit of fun, it’s also a good way to start kids thinking about disasters and building their awareness.” Children from transition to year six are able to send in drawings representing disaster resilience and an understanding of potential hazards in the

drawings being displayed on the Secure NT website. Each winning entry will be awarded an Apple iPad 2, along with various regional prizes. Schools and childcare centres programs are encouraged to get kids to

participate. Over thirty entries have already been received, so get yours in by October 21, so you don’t miss out. For further details on how to participate visit the SecureNT website http:// www.securent.nt.gov.au/

Wild about Gove

Wild About Gove is an opportunity for readers to showcase their favourite photos of Gove. There are many opportunities to take some great shots when you are out and about and the Arafura Times invites you to share some of your shots. Early morning light adds a special glow to many images. This week’s photo was taken by Royce McDonald on the causeway

just past the yacht club. What we are looking for is a photo which is at least 1mb in size and it can be in either landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) configuration and at 300dpi resolution. You can email your photo to editor@arafuratimes.com.au as a jpeg attachment. All photos remain the copyright of the photographer.

Remove it or lose it before October 28 BEFORE this month’s Art and Craft Markets can go ahead stallholders who have been storing gear at the Town Hall are being asked to remove it or lose it. Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited’s (NCL) Community Sport and Recreation Officer, Ace Rabukawaqa, has said that if people don’t come and claim their items before October 28 it will be donated to local charities and that “the Corporation will not be held accountable”. He said that people have been given ample time to come and collect their gear and that in future people would need to arrange through him to have storage allocated at the Town Hall.

“A lot of this gear is stored in the back corner and is just gathering dust,” he said. He did apologise for some confusion at last month’s market saying that not only was it his first but it was also the biggest on record - probably thanks to the increased interest created by Harvey Norman’s participation. They are currently taking submissions on the future of the markets and are seeking advice on a number of issues including the response to letting outside ‘big businesses’ into town. Mr Rabukawaqa said he was open to all comments on this matter and about the direction the markets should take in general. “We want to run the

markets according to what the people who use them want, not according to how the Corporation wants them run,” he said. Mr Rabukawaqa also said nominations are currently open for the 2012 schedule and that any community organisations interested in hosting them should get in contact with him at the NCL office. Generally groups are chosen on the basis of needs for funding and hosting an average market stands to raise upward of $700 for the host who is required to set up, pack down and clean up the town hall on the market day. This month’s markets will be hosted by the RSPCA Nhulunbuy branch and are being held on October 29.

Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: Liz Stephenson P: (08) 89870282 (B/H) or (08) 89873863 (A/H) or Rachel Wallis 0427 329 659

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 Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Isobel Murray P: 0435 822 107, 8987 2120

East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000

Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean Ph: 0417 601 490

East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357

Auskick Contact: Cameron Knight P: 0488 508 577

8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Churyl Scheppard P: 8987 1500

Australian Breastfeeding Association Contact: Melissa Mills P: 8987 8053 Helpline:1800 686 2686 jeffandmelissa@bigpond.com

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

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

Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Michelle Lowth P: 8987 2191 M: 0488 556 949

Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083

Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640 Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com

Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com

Thu 20

Time 0053 0632 1228 1906

Time 0140 0713 1311 1956

Ht 2.38 1.34 2.82 0.65

LAST QTR

Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256

Oasis Play Time: Contact: Andi Bracey. P: 8987 1766

Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Glenys Cummings P: 0417 849 594 glenarse@westnet.com.au

Ht 2.30 1.43 2.73 0.74

NHULUNBUY

MOPS Contact: Christie Giles P: 8987 2227

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Barry Fleming, President P: 0417 768 147

Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill M: 0438 861 599

Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Shane Guiney P: 0431 040 043

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0424 954 600 Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Jason Bourke P: 0409 764 623

Time 0238 0808 1403 2058

Ht 2.24 1.51 2.64 0.80

Time 0346 0919 1509 2206

Ht 2.25 1.53 2.56 0.82

Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: Noon to 2.30pm at Common Room, Uniting Church. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268.

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Sat 22

Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877

Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

Make-A-Wish(r) Aust. Contact: Kendall Kenway Gove Branch President P: 8987 8289

Fri 21

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045

Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264

W/E Oct 9 W/E Oct 9 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage

RSPCA: Contact: Bev Goodchild P: 8987 2243

Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt

Day Monday 03/10

7630

2008

6500

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783

Tuesday 04/10

8304

2185

Wednesday 05/10

7191

1892

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272

Thursday 06/10

6778

Friday 07/10

Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525

Saturday 08/10

1711

1130

297

8400

2211

-96

-26

7200

1895

-9

-3

1784

6500

1711

278

9152

2408

8000

2105

1152

303

7693

2024

7700

2026

-7

-2

6850

1803

6600

1737

250

53598 14105 50900 13396

2698

709

Sunday 09/10

T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training Contact: Arnie Kokkin P: 8987 2562

TOTAL

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

Weather details

Tide times – Gove Harbour Wed 19

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

Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553

Gove Game Fishing Club Contact: Ian Dickinson P: 0428 897 814

Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728

Church services

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Barry Hanson – Ph: 8987 1533 Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938

Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139

Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499

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

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com

Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean Astronomy: goveastronomers@ yahoo.com.au GPF: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Arnhem writers: ian@ askthescienceguru.com

Sun 23

Mon 24

Tue 25

Time 0454 1039 1625 2313

Time 0556 1155 1747

Time 0017 0652 1304 1912

Ht 2.33 1.45 2.54 0.80

Ht 2.49 1.25 2.59

Ht 0.78 2.68 0.99 2.71

NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 10 36.8 21.5 NIL Tuesday 11 36.7 24.5 NIL Wednesday 12 35.2 23.6 TCE, DEW Thursday 13 36.6 22.4 NIL Friday 14 35.2 25.0 NIL Saturday 15 33.9 24.6 NIL Sunday 16 33.5 22.5 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: TCE

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 16

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1014.3 hPa on Saturday Min: 1007.2 hPa on Tuesday Averages for the month October Max temp: 31.7 Min temp: 21.5 Rainfall: 7.1 mm

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SPORT & POLITICS

Bridge to victory

NMCC president Tony Foster (at right) shows the junior riders some of the finer points.

By GRANT BANKS THE Giovenco Club 19 golf challenge was held at the weekend and it proved to be a war of attrition in the Nhulunbuy heat for all that took part. The format for the event was a holeby-hole knock-out Stableford where 19 players started the course and one was eliminated at the end of each hole, leaving only two to play for the win on the 18th. Given the handicap system all players had a chance of coming away with victory and earlier in the week Gove Country Golf Club manager and golf pro Andrew Bridge said he thought that the most competitive would be either those playing off low or high handicaps. His wise words proved true when Bridge himself, who plays off scratch, teed off on the 18th against Dave Cameron who made good use of a handicap of 22 to make it to the final cut. Unfortunately for Cameron he sprayed a ball across the road and into the scrub and had to take a penalty shot on the final hole while Bridge showed his true professionalism with a lovely

approach shot up the hill leaving the ball only meters from the green. Bridge finished the hole without mistake and claimed the honours while Cameron said he was just happy to get out and play a round of golf while having a good laugh. “The atmosphere was sensational and everyone enjoyed themselves,” Bridge said. “Really anyone could have won it and I was impressed by the strength of shots shown by most of the players,” he said. “Though I did think all of their handicaps were too high which made the going tough for me,” he laughed. All up it took just over five hours for the players to complete the course as was the slowness of the game on the early holes with balls and carts zipping about everywhere. Even though conditions were hot and humid all who took part and the handful of spectators who turned out to support the players really enjoyed the day. Bridge said he hoped the Gove Country Golf Club would be able to host more events like this in the future.

Andrew Bridge lines up a putt from just off the 5th green earlier in the day. PHOTOS: Grant Banks

Six of the magnificent-seven junior riders who participated in the workshop.

Young riders get moving safely THERE are seven new safe little dirt bike riders in town after the weekend thanks to a junior workshop held at the weekend. The Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club held the rider safety and skills workshop at the club’s facilities on Sunday. “The kids learnt heaps today about Safety gear/ clothing, Bike care, Gear... care, Braking, foot steering and balance at fast and low speed,” club president Tony Foster said. “Everyone did really well today and we have

seven safer little riders in town,” he said. On the day a handful of senior riders also took part in lap practice. “A big thankyou to St Johns for attending also,” Mr Foster said. “St Johns are also looking for volunteers to help them out for sporting activities around Gove.” The next event being held at the club is on November 6 from 9am until midday. A pony express enduro event are scheduled for November 27.

Event sponsor Geoff Allnutt of Giovenco has a rest in the shade while the large field makes their way down the 5th fairway.

Schools show their excellence As Parliamentary Secretary for Education I attended the 2011 Smart Schools Awards in Darwin last Saturday which celebrated excellence and innovation in our government schools. Remote schools from our region shone with Baniyala a finalist for Excellence in Innovation in Indigenous Education, Raminging highly commended for Excellence in Early Childhood (and Maningrida the winner), Ramingining also highly commended for Excellence in Community Engagement with Shepherdson College, Elcho Island taking out this award. Angurugu, Groote Eylandt were also winners of the Excellence in Partnering Award. The awards which carry cash prizes of $5000 for highly commended and $20,000 for winners, also acknowledge the work and dedication of teachers, principals, support staff and school families in striving to make their schools

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by NT Member for Nhulunbuy LYNNE WALKER great places to work and learn. Year 12 students have just completed their trial exams at NHS and are now only a couple of weeks away from final exams. Best of luck to students as they study hard in the lead up to the end of year and the end of school days. Next year’s senior students at NHS have a unique opportunity to participate in the Over The Top Tour which visits Belgium,

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France and England during the mid-year break. The tour, which was first held in 2007 and again in 2010 is an initiative of senior teacher Wendy Troe and takes participants to see some of Europe’s iconic spots including many of the significant sites of the battles of the world wars. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month but I trust local ladies will understand and forgive us for holding an event, a Saturday luncheon, in November. I thank Jennifer Kerr for approaching me and look forward to working with her and Linda Alexander to organise the event. Stay tuned for further details of this ‘pink’ event which aims to raise awareness and offer solidarity, support and strength to those who have been touched by breast cancer. And yes, there will be a fund-raising element to it as well.

Dave Cameron tees off at the 6th with Andrew Bridge looking on.

Dave Cameron putts on at the 18th, while Andrew Bridge waits his turn (at right of shot).

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Billfish competition this weekend By GRANT BANKS RIG-UP your rods ladies and gentlemen because it’s time to get ready for another massive fishing season here on the Gove Peninsula. The running of the John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge this weekend marks the official start of the game fishing season and while the marlin and sailfish are always about, high winds from April onwards keep most anglers off the water. The areas to be fished are a known breading ground for marlin who can reach to 160kg and sailfish that reach upward of 45kg. This year’s challenge has attracted 48 entries who will be heading out to Higginson’s and Brondby Island on 16 boats on Saturday and Sunday. Nhulunbuy Recreational Fishing Club president Rob McDonald said he was expecting conditions to stay fine for the weekend with 10 to 15 knot winds predicted. And while most are putting the finishing touches to their preparations Mr McDonald is wondering if he will even get out to the fish with his boat needing a new motor to be fitted. “As president of the club I can’t even get my boat in the water so all I can hope to win is a lucky door prize at the presentation night,” he said. “The guys that have offered me a spot on their boats have said only as skipper or a deckhand, maybe that because I won it two years ago!” he laughed. “I’m aiming to get my boat ready

for the Gove Game Classic which is coming up between November 24 and 27.” “This competition is always a good warm-up to the Gove Game Classic and is a great chance to get your boats off the lawn and into the water,” he said. He pointed out that this year was the first time the challenge had been held over one weekend meaning all anglers were experiencing the same weather conditions. Another change to the challenge this year is the use of circle hooks. “It is a tag and release competition sanctioned by the NTGFA (Northern Territory Game Fishing Association),” Mr McDonald said. “This year we will only allow circle hooks in baits however J-hooks are still allowed on lures. “This is the best practice to ensure the care of the fish and also for the ease of release, which is a big step forward for the competition and the club,” he said. The use of circle hooks would have been welcomed by the namesake of the competition, the late John Jones. Mr Jones pioneered the sport of billfishing in the Gove Peninsula area and always held care for the environment and the fish as a high priority alongside family and having fun on the water. This year’s competition will also see anglers accumulate points towards the Northern Territory Game Fishing Association Championships. The two target species are sailfish and marlin.

Last year seven competitors landed their first billfish during the challenge. “Needless to say they were all hooked!” Mr McDonald said. The winners of last years competition were in this group of virgins and were aptly named the ‘New Dooers’ a team of two husband and wife couples who had never been billfishing before. “It just goes to show beginners can do well and even win the event,” Mr McDonald said. Any of the landlubbers wanting to follow the action at the weekend can tune into channel 81 which will be used by the anglers for general communication and chat. It should be an entertaining listen. The presentations will be held on Saturday October 29 at the Walkabout Lodge from 7pm and all team captains are required to attend a briefing session at the Walkabout on Thursday October 20 from 8pm upstairs.

NRFC president Rob McDonald hopes to hitch a ride to this weekend’s John Jones Memorial Billfish challenge as his boat is without an engine. Photo: GRANT BANKS

Below: One half of last year’s winning team the ‘New Dooers’.

Rob Goodchild with a 180kg Black Marlin at last year’s John Jones Billfish Challenge.

Lawn bowls revival underway at Arnhem club By GRANT BANKS LAWN bowls is undergoing a resurgence in the East Arnhem area with the number of bowlers on the green increasing by 550 per cent in a matter of weeks. Close to folding only a month ago, the bowls section of the Arnhem Club needed revitalising. Numbers had dwindled with only four people regularly turning up for a roll up. But with a new sense of enthusiasm on the greens the sport is back and is rapidly growing in popularity. “The Arnhem Club is really excited about the revival and we expect the growth in popularity to continue,” Arnhem Club general manager Nigel Baker said. “We will do all we can to support the bowls club and hope to help them flourish in the future,” he said. After a new committee for the Arnhemland Bowls Club was formed at an AGM in September new club president, Emanuele (ET) Tausinga, with support from his other committee members has managed to renew local interest in the game in spectacular fashion. Last Wednesday night 22 people turned out for the weekly casual competition and for many it was their first time

on a green. The following morning a group of 11 students from the Nhulunbuy High School came along with PPE teacher David Llewelyn and they all took to the sport like ducks to water. “It was fantastic,” Mr Llewelyn said. “ E T, C h a r l e y (Dargarville) and Graeme (Sutherland) were great and the students really enjoyed themselves. “We were there for 120 minutes and they didn’t lose focus at all,” he said. Many of the students showed the natural hand-eye co-ordination that young people quite often exhibit on the green - a large reason bowls is no longer an ‘old persons’ game at the elite level. One look at the Northern Territory or Australian representative teams and there is hardly a grey hair in sight.

“I really want to encourage young people in the area to come and try bowls,” Dr Tausinga said. “You never know some of the students that come along may find that bowls is their niche,” he said. He hopes to give students at the other schools in Nhulunbuy and the Homelands the chance to try the sport by making it a part of school sport. “I am planning to make it a weekly event at all the schools by getting them involved, which will mean it will be running five days a week,” he said. “Playing bowls can help develop physical

and mental fitness in people of all ages and so we hope to get the whole community involved in some way.” He said that he wanted to encouraged businesses and community groups to come and try bowls saying that it is a great option for social events such as Christmas parties. Lawn bowls is played on the green at the back of the Arnhem Club every Wednesday night from 6pm. People are asked to turn up around 5.30pm to get their names in. Interested people can also contact the Arnhem Club to find out about joining the Arnhemland Bowls Club. This heightened interest in lawn bowls comes at a time when the ABC is planning to axe their coverage of the game from free-to-air television. Dr Tausinga has asked people, bowlers or not, who enjoy watching the game on television to come down to the Arnhem Club to sign a petition to be sent to the Federal Government to stop this from happening. “We are calling on all lawn bowls enthusiasts to sign the national petition prior to the close of business on Thursday, October 27,” Bowls Australia chief executive officer Neil Dalrymple said.

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WHAT’S ON

@ TAC…

Lawn Bowls Why not come down and have a game of lawn bowls! Meet new people and have a fun night…

THIS WEEKEND... Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22

Wednesdays at 6pm Competition pool every Tuesday night

Melbourne Cup

Get your tickets!

Come and play pool with the 8 Ball team!

Main Bar - $25 Macassans - $65

 Prizes for the best dressed female, best dressed male and best hat  Sweepstakes

 OPEN 7 NIGHTS FROM 6PM

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 noon (reservations advised)  ALL FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR 

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LEITH STUART

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AHA Harbottle Gold Plate Award

Arnhem Club “Bottle O” Bottleshop Specials Specials start Monday, October 17  Finish Sunday, October 23

Jim Beam & Cola cube 24pk cans cube

$7299

Hahn Premium Pure Blonde Naked Light 30 pack cans stubs & cans carton

$4299

carton

$3799

XXXX Gold 30 pack cans carton

$4499

Corona 6-packs stubs 6-pack

$1799

Bundy & Cola cube 24pk cans cube

$7399

The Arnhem Club: Members and bonaﬁde guests in the company of a member are welcome. Only ﬁnancial members may purchase from the bottleshop. 20 – Arafura Times

19 - 25 October 2011