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NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

Yirrkala artist receives fellowship A YIRRKALA artist was among the inaugural recipients of the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships. Late last year the Trustees of the Sidney Myer Fund announced the recipients of the Fellowships which are for Australian artists, arts managers and thought leaders. Gunybi Ganambar did not know he had been nominated so the call to say he was a recipient came as a big surprise. “I live a very humble life in the homeland of Gangan,” he said. “I was very lucky as I was brought up with discipline by my father. He taught me to walk and hunt and sing and dance. “One time we almost died when our boat capsized in Blue Mud Bay and I was badly cut by the propeller. We had to swim a couple of kilometres to an island. He taught me to look after myself. I am happy to receive this award. I just try to share my skills and the ideas that I was taught but I am no different from anyone else. I am going forward not in reverse.” Yidaki (Didgeridoo) player and visual artist Ganambarr was born in north east Arnhem Land and is part of the Ngaymil Gunybi clan. His practice has developed from works on bark to use of found objects to create both traditional and innovative sculptural forms. Mr Ganambar was the winner of the Western Australian Indigenous Art Award last August. His entry was supported by The Buku Larrnggay Mulka Centre and manager of the centre Will Stubbs said: “The criteria for this prestigious award is courage and innovation and Gunybi exemplifies these two characteristics. “He is a natural artist and has become a significant national figure. He is a leader of the new generation of Yolngu artists who are set to carry on the powerful national artistic contribution of their predecessors.” Local member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker said: “With more than 300 nominations for 12 Fellowships and just one recipient in the NT, I can only say that Gunybi Ganambarr is richly deserving of the recognition. “He is an incredibly talented artist and one of the most innovative of the region’s artists I’ve ever

Gunybi Ganambar named as a Sidney Myer Fellow.

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seen.” The 2012 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows represent some of the most exciting and diverse artistic practice from the raw and sacred clan designs of north-east Arnhem Land to the innovative landscape of contemporary theatre practice in Perth . The 12 artists were selected from over 300 nominations with regard to two criteria - outstanding talent and exceptional courage. The 2012 Fellows include representatives from the performing arts, visual arts and the sphere of thought leadership. Each of the Fellows receives grants of $80000 per year for two years. The Sidney Myer Fund has a long history of providing support to the arts. Starting in Sidney Myer’s own lifetime, the tradition of giving continues with these exciting new Fellowships. “Sidney Myer was a passionate supporter of the arts as well as a great philanthropist, and was actively engaged in his community. The Fellowships support his belief that the arts are inseparable from everyday life, and that a rich society is one that expresses great creative spirit,” said Carrillo Gantner, Chairman of Trustees of the Sidney Myer Fund. “The Fellowships will support artists, arts managers and thought leaders at a critical stage in their career. We hope it will inspire them to great things as their career develops.” The selection panel members for the 2012 Fellows were from a range of artistic backgrounds and representatives of the Sidney Myer Fund. Other Fellows are: G”rkem Acaro?lu, Brook Andrew, Joseph Appiah Kojo Annan, Natasha Cica, Ben Cobham, Robert Cousins, Sam Fox, Finegan Kruckemeyer, Katie Noonan, Hannah Skrzynski and Eugene Ughetti. Myer’s Leonard Vary (new CEO), Debra Morgan and Kirsty Allengo met Gunybi and spent time with him when they visited Yirrkala for some cross-cultural training, client visits and time with staff and artists and cultural directors at Buku and the Mulka Project. For more information on the Sidney Myer Fund and the Myer Foundation go to www. myerfoundation.org.au

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AUSTRALIA Day is a time for celebration across the country and Nhulunbuy is no exception. This year there are a number of activities organised throughout town and a major part of the celebration is the presentation of the Nhulunbuy Citizen of the Year Award. This year there are three nominations and they are Ian Constantine, Chris Putland and Ian MacLean and the winner will be announced at the Town Hall at 5pm on Thursday. IAN CONSTANTINE Ian is well regarded among the Yolngu communities for his efforts in coaching and playing sport over many years. He particularly coached several Yolngu Ian Constantine. basketball teams and took representative teams away in the earlier days. Gifted with great culinary skills, Ian had at many times catered for many community functions such as the debutante ball and so much more. On many occasions over the years Ian was heavily involved with the Gove Aussie Rules football league commonly known as GAFL. While with the club he volunteered most of his time as umpire in the matches that were played in the local competitions. In more recent years Ian had been working tirelessly in helping in the organising of the Tour de Arnhemland which raised funds for St John Ambulance and MIWATJ Health. His efforts in organising this event made others around him very proud of his achievements. CHRISTOPHER PUTLAND Chris is an outstanding member of the community who over many years has given up countless hours of his time for the benefit of others. In the early days Chris had Chris Putland. four children

in the swimming club and was actively involved in supporting the club through committee work and fundraising especially as a long term MC at the famous quiz nights. Chris was, and is still, heavily involved in a lot of fundraising done by different groups and organisations in town. He was involved in one of the first grade 6 school trips to Canberra both as a fundraiser and as a travelling parent. Another group that enjoyed his company was the Variety group. Chris was a fundraiser, working bee member for Variety, and a bus driver on their trips away. The East Arnhem Rugby Union also has the privilege of having Chris as a great fundraiser and supporter. He was on the fundraising committee and was also a travelling member of the East Arnhem Rugby Union team on their recent trip to Singapore. At the end of 2009 he resigned from the Nhulunbuy High School Council after nine years of contributions and served as chairman for many of them. Recently Chris has been heavily involved in helping the Relay for Life event and also the High School debutante balls. The Surf Club has been especially well served by Chris over the last 12 years. He has been an official junior coordinator and tournament director for the NT titles, mentor for the Cadet Group, working bee contributor, NT delegate, fundraiser, barbecue helper, barman, member of the new committee, organiser of the 2007 Barefoot Ball at Little Bondi Beach (which was voted event of the year) and became president of the Gove Surf Life Saving Club in 2007, vice-president in 2008, and was re-elected again to president in 2009 up until present day. Chris is regarded as a “star” by the Gove Surf Life Saving crew and many find that it would be tough to run the Club without him. It is apparent that Chris sees the need to contribute to this community. It is obviously apparent in all aspects of his life that he has the desire and need to make a difference. There can be no doubt that he has achieved this in his typically selfless manner. Chris is the type of person that makes this community what it is. A community that supports each other through the good times and the bad.

IAN MACLEAN Ian has sustained several community groups that see wide interest in the community over long periods of time when there has not been Ian MacLean. sufficient key people to keep the committees going. The Gove Peninsula Festival, a week long festival bringing a wide range of the community together, had quietly faded away until Ian single handedly revived it, garnered support and resources, and brought it back as a regular event on the Gove Calendar. It is now aiming to be an ongoing and sustainable event to continue a history that extends back almost 40 years. Ian has been working in Gove for more than 20 years and during that time has always had an intense involvement in many community groups. He, as an announcer on Gove FM, runs the Gove Astronomy Club (membership 50+), Arnhem writers group (membership 20+ and members regularly published), and president and driving force behind the revived Gove Peninsula Festival. Ian also contributes to Garma, the key Indigenous festival in Gove, and has done so for many years. Ian displays key leadership in being the key person in these community groups but does so in a way that others are encouraged to be involved and contribute to the groups knowing that their input will be valued and appreciated. He aspires to make sure that all the groups that he is involved with are sustainable in the long term and continue to be valuable to the Nhulunbuy community. Ian has been successful in negotiating with several levels of government to obtain funding, assistance and support as well as garnering significant sponsorships from a wide range of Nhulunbuy businesses, including Rio Tinto. His unflagging enthusiasm and drive have encouraged others to contribute and all the groups that Ian has an association with enjoy healthy membership and active participation from the wider Gove community. This is most clearly demonstrated in the Gove Peninsula Festival which sees almost half the Gove population attend over the week-long festival.

Australiana the theme for Gove celebrations AUSTRALIANA is the order of the day when it comes to Australia Day celebrations in Gove this year. The celebrations start with a free trivia night at the Walkabout Lodge on Wednesday. There will be four to six people per table and there is no need to book a table. Nhulunbuy Rotary Club is running the event for the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited. There will be seven categories all featuring Australiana. NCL community liaison officer Ace Rabukawaqa said there were heaps of giveaways for those who attend with prizes for each category. “Finger food will be available on the night and the bar will also be open,” he said. “We have approached a number of businesses and organisations

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around town that would like to enter a team. The good thing is that it is free to enter and there’s loads of prizes to give away.” Also on Wednesday night there will be a rugby match between Australia and a team made up of players from New Zealand and the rest of the world. This will be played at Hindle Oval from 6.30pm. On Australia Day the fun run will start at 6.30am followed by activities at the Gove Aquatic Centre. Presentation of Australia Day awards will take place at the Town Hall from 5pm followed by a free family movie. At the Gove Boat Club they will be holding thong throwing and pie eating competitions from noon and there will also be entertainment from Mojo Soul.

Cut cables cause chaos MORE than 4000 Top End homes were without a phone line or internet last Thursday night after a contractor cut a major underground cable in Darwin. Telstra’s Northern Territory manager Brian O’Keefe said 4000 homes did not have a phone connection in Nhulunbuy, Casuarina and Berrimah. Mr O’Keefe said the major disruptions were a reminder of why it is important for workers to dial before they dig. “Unfortunately we get circumstances where people haven’t checked what cables are in the area prior to doing some work and unfortunately we end up in these situations,” he said. Disruptions remained until Friday morning.

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$62,000 Kava seized at airport

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Luggage seized at Gove Airport last Thursday night contained over 1200 deal bags. A 46-year-old Tongan National has been charged with supplying a trafﬁcable quantity of kava at Nhulunbuy airport on Thursday night. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said members seized just over 61 kilograms of kava after searching the man’s baggage. “The man was on a ﬂight from Sydney to Nhulunbuy with three large heavy suitcases when he was intercepted by local police at the airport,” he said. “Inside the three suitcases members located 1208 deal bags of kava and three larger one kilogram bags. The estimated value would be $62,000 if sold in remote communities.

Major shakeup at Indigenous organisation THE Board of Bunuwal, an Indigenous organisation based in Yirrkala, was sacked by the Northern Land Council late last year. Two members have since been re-instated and two additional Marika family members have been given a place on the new board. There are four organisations under the group’s umbrella and they are the Rirratingu Aboriginal Corporation, Bunuwal Investments, Yirrkala Danbul and Bunuwal Industrial. The Rirratingu Corporation receives mining royalties from Rio Tinto’s Alcan mine on the Gove Peninsula on behalf of traditional owners. This money ﬂows into projects managed by Bunuwal Investments, in which the Northern Land Council has a stake. The NLC sacked the entire board of directors in September last year. The Arafura Times contacted Bunuwal and they were not able to comment at this stage.

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Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon with just some of the prizes on offer for children caught doing the right thing. By MARJO HALLOWELL POLICE have been busy throughout the school holidays handing out tickets to children. As part of a pro-active campaign to reinforce good behaviour by youngsters police have been noting when children are wearing helmets and seat belts. Both these are a legal requirements but rather than reprimand them when they are not obeying the rules they have taken to rewarding them with rafﬂe tickets when they do. At the end of the holidays the rafﬂe will be drawn with all those

who have received tickets given the opportunity to win some of the many prizes donated by local businesses. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said it was encouraging to see so many businesses supporting the incentive. “They have really got behind the scheme and supported it and the police ofﬁcers have also been diligent ensuring they encourage the kids wherever they see them doing the right thing,” he said. He plans to run the programme again in the mid year school holidays and presentations will be made to winners of the summer campaign on February 1.

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a LoCaL business operator won an iPad for taking the time to submit her feedback after an economic development forum held late last year. Helen Martin from banubanu Wilderness retreat was presented with an iPad 2 by Member for nhulunbuy Lynne Walker last week The prize was given as a part of a follow up survey on the Indigenous Economic Development Forum (IED) which was held in october at the Darwin Convention Centre. Ms Walker said Indigenous business owners were invited to submit their feedback on the event to help shape future forums. “The IED Forum focused on ways to build, support and strengthen Indigenous business partnerships and

develop the capacity of stakeholders to achieve sustainable economic activity throughout the northern Territory,” she said. results from the survey show 87.8 per cent of business owners said they would benefit from another business to business (Indigenous business and private sectors) event in the future. “These results show the need for continued business support and partnerships by government,” Mrs Walker said. “From the survey we were able to identify what events and programmes were valuable for business owners.” Ms Martin was one of 343 people that attended the IED forum which

was attended by representatives from a wide range of industries including tourism, horticulture and construction. “This was my first time attending the forum and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience meeting a lot of new people and networking,” she said. “I also enjoyed the guest speakers who were inspirational. “The iPad will come in very handy and means we will be able to ensure we do not miss any internet enquiries. “We do have bookings from throughout australia and we also have many locals now taking advantage of what banubanu has to offer.” For more information, go to www.dhlgrs.nt.gov.au/iedforum

On the beat with NT Police Police targeting arterial roads Maranboy Police, with the assistance of the Katherine Dog Unit and Katherine Substance abuse Intelligence Desk (SaID) held a two day operation last week. Police based a vehicle checkpoint at the King river rest stop on the Stuart Highway, about eight kilometres north of the Central arnhem road intersection. The operation was aimed at intercepting vehicles bound for the outlying aboriginal communities along the Central arnhem road and roper Highway. Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew Littman said Police had identified the road for special attention. “This road has traditionally been used to supply outlying communities as far away as ramingining and Maningrida with illegal substances such as cannabis, kava and alcohol.” he said. During the operation Police stopped 33 vehicles and seized approximately 21 grams of Cannabis. A total of five people were apprehended in relation to drug related offences. Police and SAID officers will continue to operate random checkpoints throughout the Northern Territory to disrupt the trafficking of illegal substances into aboriginal communities.

Mataranka Police foil dealers MaTaranKa general duty members have seized a significant haul of cannabis that was destined for the remote communities of numbulwar and alyangula. While conducting a random breath test on a vehicle travelling on the Jilkminggan access road a Police officer noticed a bottle of rum on the floor behind the passenger. A search of the vehicle was conducted during which officers allegedly discovered a quantity of cannabis inside the glove box. a 27 year-old female was arrested. The find included 115 individually packaged deal bags and four larger bags with a total weight of 205 grams. acting Senior Sergeant andrew Littman from the arnhem and Western Division of northern Command said Police estimate the drugs would have sold for $20,000 to $30,000. “It was an excellent piece of police work by Mataranka members in circumventing this supply of drugs which was otherwise bound for arnhem Land communities.” The woman will be summonsed at a later date.

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New boat for local police THE Nhulunbuy Police now has a new boat so they can respond to emergencies on the water. The 5.5 metre Aqualine can respond to any emergencies within two nautical miles of the coast and Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said it was a welcome addition to the station. “ We a r e g e t t i n g a l a rg e r b o a t t o deal with rescues at sea but for now at least we have a vessel that can handle the minor emergencies are around the coastline.” “A boat is a much needed resource and we hope to source a larger vessel

in the not too distant future.” Nhulunbuy has a high ratio of boat ownership with many vessels having minor breakdowns at sea and relying on other vessels to come to their rescue. The need for a permanent boat was highlighted last November when a couple’s boat sank in a matter of minutes. They were not rescued for three hours and were fortunate that the local, privately owned, helicopter was not out on a job and that the local Coastguard was also available to send out a boat to pick up the stranded couple.

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Dave Collins, new operations manager. FROM five star hotels to pubs the new operations manager at the Arnhem Club brings with him a wealth of experience. Dave Collins has been at the club for two weeks and is familiar with the hospitality industry and the climate of the Territory as he has worked in Darwin for 12 years. Coming from the Darwin Airport Resort Mr Collins said he is keen to ensure the club can rebuild its reputation as being a very family friendly club that provides excellent service for its patrons. Before the resort Mr Collins managed Blue Healers and Kitty O’Sheas. “Customer service is our most valuable asset and this is what our main focus will be,” he said. “We have a staff of about 30 but need to up that to 40 and encourage local residents to apply. “There will be a few changes and we hope the members will see that this is a club for the community.” Mr Collins said he was looking forward to building up community participation with darts, pool and bowls competitions. Sports will play a major part in the club. Changes are to be made including extended hours for Kools and promoting counter meals as well as changes in Macassans. He said they would be introducing themed lunches and perhaps a carvery on Sundays. “All the changes will focus on service with all staff taking responsibility for excellent service for the patrons. “Our courtesy bus will operate along fixed routes and at fixed times so people can plan their nights out and utilise the bus. “With the focus on service we hope to encourage members to return to the club and plan for it to again be a club for all the family.”

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Search on for local talent MUSICIANS are being encouraged to tune up their instruments and head down to the Walkabout for the opportunity for some professional gigs. General manager of the Walkabout Tony Weldon said he was aware there was some real talent in the area and wanted to encourage serious musicians. “I want to tap into the professional element and know there are some extremely talented musicians up here,” he said. “We will be holding auditions for solo acts, duos, trios and bands who can meet the demands of the commercial market. “They will all have to be able to perform three sets of 45 minutes and be able to perform popular covers. They must have a repertoire that would suit a number of varying functions. “Professional musicians could get work in the

tavern or in the lodge and would need to be versatile to cover the needs of all areas.” Mr Weldon said they are looking at holding auditions and is keen to hear from any musicians who feel they would fit the bill. “We are giving professional musicians the opportunity to work locally to further their own careers. “As well as searching for professional musicians we would also like to encourage groups with perhaps just one 45 minute repertoire as we can use several groups on the same night so they too can call.” The search is for musicians over 18 years or older as they need to comply with licensing laws. Anyone who feels they may fit the bill can contact Mr Weldon or Bernard on 8987 2060.

LUYD (Lock Up Your Daughters) performed at the opening of the Gove Peninsula Festival at the Walkabout last year.

Newcomers warned about stinger danger The acting Minister for health, Rob Knight, is reminding Top end newcomers about the real dangers posed by box jellyfish in Territory waters. “With the stinger season at its peak now is the time to be vigilant in Top End waters,” Mr Knight said. “The Territory is moving in the right direction, and many more people are now coming to the Territory to enjoy wonderful opportunities and take part in our great Territory lifestyle. “Stingers are often found close to shore so wading in the shallows and tidal creeks or using boat ramps can put you at risk of a painful sting. “Their name may suggest they only pose a minor risk but an adult box jellyfish can have 40 or more tentacles, each up to two metres in length, loaded with a potentially lethal venom. Contact causes excruciatingly painful stings and can result in lifelong welts on the skin. There are also cardiac risks and fatalities from box jellyfish have occurred. “Small children are most at risk as the venom will have an even stronger effect in their small bodies than it would in an adult.” “Each year about 40 people present to Top End doctors and health facilities as a result of contact with stingers. Just this week a four-year- old child was taken to Royal Darwin hospital emergency department for treatment. “If you can’t avoid being in sea water, such as when you’re launching a boat, it’s important to cover up by wearing long sleeved tops and long shorts or trousers. “It’s also important that adults keep a close eye on children when they’re at the beach or near waterways to ensure they stay well clear of the water at all times,” Mr Knight said. If someone does get stung: Douse the area with plenty of vinegar if you have it; If any tentacles are on the skin you can pull them off (the skin on your fingers is too thick for the sting to penetrate); Take the person to hospital; If they are really unwell you may need to do CPR or call an ambulance. For information about stingers visit www.health. nt.gov.au/Stinger_Season

Have you been in Gove too long? Just some fun thoughts submitted by Shelly Tonkin. Do you have any ideas as well? ● You see six cars on Melville Bay Road and say it’s peak hour traffic. ● You often get a sore wrist from waving to everybody you know when driving around town. ● You felt a touch of nostalgia from the wornout spot on the ol’ Jam dancefloor. ● It no longer bothers you that so many mango’s end up squished on the roads because there are so many of them. Send your suggestions to the editor at: editor@arafuratimes.com.au

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January 2012 Wed 25 to Fri, Apr 20, 2012. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club – 2011-2012 XXXX Gold Billﬁsh Tournament. Wed 25 to Fri, Jan 27, 2012. Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre - Holiday Happening programme. 7.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Ph 8987 2191. Wed 25. Anglicare in conjunction with Arafura Dance - hip hop classes - activities for 12-17-year-olds. Wed 25. Trivia Night at Gulf Room at the Walkabout Lodge. Free entry - many prizes - Australia Day event. Starts at 6.30pm. Wed 25. Australia VS New Zealand and the rest of the world - Rugby Challenge at Hindle Oval. 6.30pm. Thu 26. Australia Day celebrations at Gove Aquatic Centre. Activities throughout the day. Thu 26. Family Fun run starts from Gove Aquatic Centre at 6.30pm. Thu 26. Australia Day Awards and Citizenship awards at the Town Hall at 5pm. Followed by a family movie - Alpha anda Omega. Thu 26. Gove Boat Club Australia Day celebrations from noon. Uniquely Australian novelty competitions. Entertainment from Mojo Soul. Sat 28. Gove Arts Theatre - play reading at The Cell, 2pm. Play is The BBQ. Contact Chris 8987 2202 or 0428 856 392. Sun 29. Gove Boat Club - Sailing - registrations at 12.30pm. Crew always needed and welcome.

February Sat 4. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Peninsula MX Round 1 - 9am to noon. Sun 5. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Junior Coaching - 9am to noon. Tue 7. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting. Fri 17. Rotary Quiz Night. Sat 18. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Highland Dance Group. Tue 21. East Arnhem Land Tourist Assoc is hosting a workshop. The web address provides further details : http://www.tourismnt.com.au/tourism-strategies/ new-strategic-plan.aspx . Sun 26. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Old natural terrain circuit - 9am to noon. Tue 28. Nhulunbuy Playgroup will be having a free open day from 9 – 11am. Bring a plate to share for morning tea. Date to be conﬁrmed: Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - Junior Fishing Clinic and Family Competition. Clinic Saturday - competition Sunday.

March Tue 6. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting. Sat 17. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Peninsula MX round 2 - 9am to noon. Sat 24. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by NPS Year 6 Canberra Excursion Group. TBA: AFANT Ladies Fishing Clinic - 2pm Sunday afternoon. TBA: Airnorth Ladies Fishing Tournament - Ladies 2 day Tournament.

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 letters to the editor Apology to Dhimurru for causing damage On Saturday, december 3, I was riding a quad bike through the dunes and onto the beach at Wirrawawuy. this may have caused damage to the fragile dune system destroying vegetation and de-stablising the dunes. It is against dhimurru permit conditions, which states that I can only ride a quad on designated vehicle tracks. I extend my sincere apologies to the traditional owners and to

dhimurru. dhimurru rangers have spent a lot of time and effort to protect the dune systems for everyone to enjoy. My actions have caused damage to plants which will take a long time to regenerate. I appreciate the traditional owners generosity having put a management system in place through dhimurru and giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful beaches and scenic areas. I understand that vehicle

access to the town beaches, including Wirrwawuy, is not permitted. this is to protect the dunes and beach areas from erosion but also to ensure that all users can share these places safely. My actions driving onto the dunes and beach has damaged the vegetation and was a clear breach of dhimurru permit conditions. I urge anyone wanting to access yolgnu land and the recreation areas managed by

dhimurru to ensure they have a current permit and they are familiar with the conditions that apply. It is the responsibility of permit holders to know and are aware of the conditions that apply. Being unaware of the conditions is not a defence. again I extend my most sincere apologies to the traditional owners and dhimurru. S Ridgway Nhulunbuy

Experienced drivers fail the parking test OnLy just last week I passed my P’s test first go, with a 100 per cent score card. My instructor was very pleased and my dad even prouder. But I can’t help but notice how P-platers get a lot of hate from the more experienced drivers for our driving. Mind you in some cases I can see why. Today , January 12, a friend and I drove into the Woolies car park to find an experienced driver (by experienced I mean any one with

an open licence) parked up on the curb of the car park with the rest of the car vertically in the car park. now there may have been a car parked next to it originally, making it a hard position to park in but when I took a photo it was empty. For years my parents have been saying how Woolies car park is too small for our car, but I don’t understand how someone would leave their car parked like this and not be the least bit phased or embarrassed. I have seen

Environment Minister invited to talk on cash for containers I’VE written to my colleague and Environment Minister, Karl Hampton, requesting officers from the department Electoral News o f n a t u r a l by NT Member for Nhulunbuy resources and LYNNE WALKER Environment visit nhulunbuy to talk with stakeholders about the newly introduced cash for containers scheme and how we might progress the establishment of a collection depot here for consumers to receive their ten cent refund on eligible containers. Last week the community of apatula in Central australia gained approval to operate a collection depot - the first in a regional or remote community - and certainly an encouraging sign that depots can and will be established in the bush. By the same token, it’s disheartening to see recalcitrant sectors of the beverage industry including Coca Cola amatil determined to derail the scheme by hiking prices which are passed on to retailers and consumers, on the premise that it’s to cover the cost of the scheme. Consumer affairs are currently investigating complaints and allegations of price gouging in the nt. We know that

beverage prices in Sa, where the scheme has operated for decades, have not risen and nor should they in the territory. THE first of the two annual rounds of the NT Community Benefit Fund is now open with applications closing on February 28. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for community groups with guidelines and application forms available on the nt department of Justice website or by phoning freecall 1300 650 153. In december three local organisations were beneficiaries of $10,000 in CBF grants including Anglicare, Gove Boat Club and nhulunbuy Playgroup. aLSO open at the moment and closing on January 30 are the Sporting Grass Roots Development Grants. Organisations (including clubs, groups, service deliverers, shire and municipal councils) can apply for up to $3,000 to implement a new sport or recreation programme, or increase the capacity of their organisation to deliver sport or recreation programmes. Visit www. sportandrecreation.nt.gov.au for application forms and guidelines. tHanKS to nhulunbuy Corporation and their sport and recreation officer, ace, for organising tomorrow’s australia day celebrations. I look forward to seeing people at the pool and later in the day at the town hall.

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cars parked like this many times, even one car sprawled out across two parking spots, too lazy to fix their parking. How are these people allowed to be driving when they can’t even park? Definitely a great example to all the young people who are going out to get their licence. It’s not always the inexperienced drivers who fail. Name supplied and withheld at author’s request.

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. This photo of a buffalo was sent in by Michael Jeffrey. 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.

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NEWS

Bonny Babies

Car stranded at crossing AnoTHer vehicle has been towed to safety after becoming stuck at a crocodile-infested river crossing. Police found the car teetering on the edge of cahill’s crossing near Jabiru on Sunday, January 15. A truck pulled it clear. The crossing has always been hazardous because the river is tidal. Three men spent a terrifying night in their four-wheel-drive after being stuck halfway last month. A storeman was killed by a huge crocodile at the crossing in the late 1980s.

Nicholas Peter John Hunter was born on November 24 and is a son for Suzanne and Paul Hunter. He was born at Cairns Private Hospital and weighed 3.5 kg and was 51 cm. Nicholas is a brother for Christopher, Sabrina and James.

Ezzy Jean De Rooy was born on October 4 at Gove District Hospital. She is the second daughter of Allan and Holly De Rooy and a sister for Miriam, 2 1/2. A big thank you to the midwives and Ward 2 team at Gove Hospital, particularly Jane Livissianos, for assisting in Ezzy’s safe arrival.

Organ donation encouraged AS a national awareness week for organ and tissue donation approaches Territorians are reminded to seriously consider discussing their future wishes with their families. organ donor rates in the northern Territory doubled last year, putting the nT third in the country behind South Australia and Victoria with 17.5 donors per million people. Four families consented for their loved ones to be organ donors in 2011. Their donations resulted in 12 people across Australia on the transplant waiting list receiving life-saving transplants. nT Medical director for organ and Tissue donation Associate Professor dianne Stephens said the decision to agree to organ donation while grieving the loss of a family member is a remarkable act of kindness that changes the lives of other families in a positive way. She thanked the donor families for their gift of life and encouraged all Territorians to talk with their own

families about their organ donation wishes in 2012. “While we wish that no families were placed in the situation of losing a family member, we hope that those families who find themselves in this situation consider consenting to organ donation so more people on the transplant waiting list receive the gift of life in 2012,” Ms Stephens said. “it can be a tough decision for a family to make but it really is a life-changing experience for not only those who are able to receive a transplant but also for the donor’s family knowing they have helped to save several lives.” February 19-26 is DonateLife Week, the national awareness week for organ and tissue donation. Keep your eye out for events in the NT and discover the facts, make a decision about being an organ and tissue donor, and most importantly tell your loved ones. For information about donatelife Week and how you can be involved phone 8922 6190.

On the beat with NT Police Search for armed man Police are searching for a man on Groote eylandt who disappeared into the bush after stealing a landcruiser last week. He was armed with two machetes and a spear. He did burnouts through Alyangula before jumping out of the stolen fourwheel-drive and hit a car with a machete before fleeing.

Property crime targeted MAninGridA Police, in conjunction with officers from the Katherine based Operation Stinger, are currently targeting property crime offenders in the community. Responding to reports of unlawful entries at unoccupied homes during the holiday season, officers conducted a sweep through the community on Thursday resulting in the arrest of five males aged 16, 17, 19, 21 and 25. They have been charged with various offences including unlawful entry, criminal damage and stealing. district curfew conditions were imposed as part of bail conditions. The males are set to appear in the Maningrida Magistrates court on February 8. “community members are encouraged to properly secure their premises when going away on holiday”, said Superintendent colin Smith from the Arafura division. “if you are aware that you will be away for an extended period it is recommended that you notify a friend, relative or work mate who can keep an eye on your home in your absence.” The operation will continue with a focus on unlawful entries committed at business premises in the community and further arrests are anticipated. “This kind of offending in a small community is extremely disappointing. local Police will continue to target these offence types, applying strict bail conditions and placing offenders before the courts,” he said.

Have your children had their teeth checked lately? Parents need to attend all oral health appointments with their children. Being present during your child’s appointment helps you to understand what treatment is required and how to keep your child’s mouth and teeth healthy. It also allows you to ask questions about oral health and how to maintain good oral health. Remember that children in the Northern Territory can get their teeth checked by an Oral Health Professional for FREE. To make an appointment phone your local Community Dental Clinic on: Alice Springs

8951 6713

Katherine

8973 8577

Darwin

8922 6466

Palmerston

8999 3314

Gove

8987 0425

Tennant Creek 8962 2438

www.healthynt.nt.gov.au

2012 term dates for government schools Term 1, semester 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April Students resume Tuesday 31 January Mid semester break Includes Easter break Friday 6 April - Friday 13 April Term 2, semester 1 Monday 16 April - Friday 22 June Semester break Monday 25 June - Friday 20 July Term 3, semester 2 Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September Students resume Tuesday 24 July Mid semester break Monday 1 October - Friday 5 October Term 4, semester 2 Monday 8 October - Thursday 13 December Check with your child’s school to confirm dates. $75 Back to School Payment The Territory Government provides every school student in the NT with a $75 Back to School payment. Visit your school to access this payment.

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Legislation for plain packing of cigarettes passed THE Gillard Government’s tobacco plain packaging legislation recently passed through the Australian Senate meaning all tobacco products sold in Australia will need to be in plain packaging from December 1, 2012. “The Australian Senate passed one of the most significant public health measures in its historylegislation requiring the plain packaging of tobacco products,” said former Federal Health Minister and current Attorney General Nicola Roxon. “Plain packaging means that the glamour is gone from smoking and cigarettes are now exposed for what they are: killer products that destroy thousands of Australian families. “We know that packaging remains one of the last powerful marketing tools for tobacco companies to recruit new smokers to their deadly products. In the future cigarette packets will serve only as a stark reminder of the devastating health effects of smoking. “The Government is not intimidated by big tobacco and is determined to act in the best interests of the health and well being of the Australian people. “Let there be no mistake, big tobacco is fighting against the Government for one very simple reason - because it knows, as we do, that plain packaging will work. While it is fighting to protect its profits and we are fighting to protect lives. “The World Health Organization has recognised Australia’s lead in tobacco control singling out our plain packaging legislation as an example for the world to follow,” said Ms Roxon. The amendments to the Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011 that were passed by the Senate will now be voted on by the House of Representatives.

Crypto on the increase across the NT CAREFUL hygiene and food safety practices are being encouraged in the Territory following a notable rise in the number of cases of the stomach bug Cryptosporidium in recent weeks including one in East Arnhem Land. Director of the Centre for Disease Control, Dr Vicki Krause, said 27 cases were reported in December, with a further eight cases so far this month. “We’ve seen twice the expected gastroenteritis cases caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite,” Dr Krause said. “The current hot and humid weather is providing the perfect conditions for the bug to thrive and we are expecting to see more cases.” Dr Krause explained that common symptoms are watery diarrhoea and stomach cramps. These may last for a few days but can continue for several weeks. “Cryptosporidiosis, or “crypto”, is a disease caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. It can be spread by ingesting food or water that has been contaminated by people infected by the parasite,” she said. “The most severe infections usually occur in people who have weakened immune systems, including the elderly, small children, people on chemotherapy and people with chronic diseases.” Dr Krause warned that people can pass on the parasitic infection up to two weeks after their diarrhoea and stomach cramps have ceased. “It’s important that infected people stay away from public pools for a fortnight after they recover from the illness and don’t prepare or handle food or drinks that will be consumed by others,” she said. “Children who attend childcare facilities are at greater risk of infection as the disease can be spread when children share toys or food that has been contaminated, or swallow contaminated pool water. “It is important that children with diarrhoea don’t attend childcare or school until they have gone 24 hours without a loose bowel movement.” A useful fact sheet with more information is available at http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Gerry the Germ was at Garma and is at many community events to remind people about personal hygiene.

Eight great tips for an AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 2012 easier start to school Wednesday, January 25, 2012

• Australia Day Trivia Night @ the Walkabout Lodge (Gulf Room) • Australia Day Rugby Union Match at the Hindle Oval 1 – ‘Kiwi’s vs Aussies’

BOTH EVENTS START AT 6.30PM

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

VENUE: TOWN POOL – 0630hrs - 1230hrs • 7.30am: Free BBQ Brekky – Gove Aquatic Centre • 8am - 12.30pm: Pool Activities • 6.30pm: Fun Run – Starts and ends at the Gove Aquatic Centre

Pool Activities will have the involvement of the NT Police and the Nhulunbuy Fire & Rescue. VENUE: NHULUNBUY TOWN HALL – 1700hrs - 2000hrs • Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. • Australia Day Movie Night – “Alpha & Omega” 10 – Arafura Times

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THE first day at school can be a potentially tricky for both parents and children as they may experience excitement and apprehension. Kids Helpline is offering parents some tips for managing back to school stress. Kids Helpline general manager Wendy Protheroe said starting at a new school is always challenging for children, whether they are leaving mum and dad for the first time, or moving from primary school to high school. It may be one of the most exciting, scary and frustrating periods of their young lives. “It is crucial children are provided with acceptance, encouragement and support during times of transition and change,” she said. “Parents have a major role in helping children feel safe and secure as they move to new educational settings. “Children will be confronted with new challenges and uncertainties, it is important that parents listen to their children’s concerns and praise them for facing fears and trying new activities.” Kids Helpline’s suggestions for parents to support their children during this time include: 1. Be enthusiastic about the upcoming change. If you are excited and confident, your child will be too. 2. Prepare yourself and your child ahead of time - talk with your child about starting school. 3. Plan for the first day the night before to avoid the early morning

rush and any unnecessary stress ensuring a calm and confident start to school. 4. If possible visit the new school with your child and on the first day walk the little ones all the way to the classroom. 5. Start daily routines that will add a structure to make sure your child feels comfortable. For example have the school uniform ready and pack lunches in advance. 6. If your child has any special needs discuss this in advance with the teacher. These can include dietary or health requirements. 7. Put aside extra time, particularly on the first day, for chatting and commuting together. 8. After a day at school spend time with your child and listen to their stories. “These transitions are very important stages of children’s lives. They help develop coping strategies, problem solving skills and ways of seeing and understanding the world outside of their family,” Ms Protheroe said. “Really the most important things a parent can do during this time are to be positive, patient and supportive - if you listen, without interrupting, your children will share what they are feeling and experiencing.” Kids Helpline, Australia’s only national children’s counselling service, provides 24 hour counselling services to young people aged five to 25 years - free call 1800 55 1800 or online at www.kidshelp.com.au

NITV @ east arnhem land

Angela Bates showing locals some of the footage.

Out shooting in the homelands.

NITV on location in East Arnhem Land By CRAIG HODGES

Angela Bates with NITV cameraman Nik Lachajczak.

Capturing the beauty of East Arnhem Land.

EXECUTIVE producer of Current Affairs for National Indigenous TV (NITV) Angela Bates visited East Arnhem Land earlier this month. Angela made the visit to shoot interviews and background material for a half hour current affairs programme that will focus on the issue of Aboriginal homelands. Homelands have become a hot topic ever since the Federal and Territory governments announced their push to create 20 growth towns in the Northern Territory over the coming years. More recently homelands attracted the attention of many ever since a number of homeland associations were rocked by financial pressures, service delivery problems and management changes. With many people now uncertain and confused about the direction homelands will take, particularly after reading troubling reports like those that have appeared in the pages of the Arafura Times in recent months, it is clear why NITV sees this as a topic of

great interest not just for its Arnhem Land audiences but for its concerned viewers Australia wide. To tap into positive homeland developments Angela was assisted by local Nhulunbuy based business Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism. Lirrwi coordinated access for NITV out to the Bawaka homeland as NITV was keen to see an example of how homeland based businesses could work to sustain homelands. Angela and her NITV crew were fortunate to pay a visit to Bawaka while a group from Lords Safaris were on tour there. Aside from interviewing homeland visitors and Yolngu family members at Bawaka NITV also spoke with representatives from Laynhapuy Homelands and a number of individuals, such as Dhanggal Gurruwiwi and Lirrwi manager Matt Grooby, about their views on the prospects for homelands. After working with SBS for a number of years before moving to NITV we can expect that Angela will in the coming weeks put to air on NITV a thought provoking programme on homelands.

Cameraman, Nik Lachajczak.

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THURSDAY 26

5:30 Today 7:30 Danoz Direct 8:30 Magical Tales 9:00 Fourth Test - Australia Vs India 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 Fourth Test Australia Vs India 4:30 Antiques Roadshow 5:00 Alive And Cooking 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Guitarist Amplification” (PG s) 7:00 Getaway 8:00 Unforgettable: “Golden Bird” (M) - Carrie and Al investigate the murder of a teen who seemed to have no enemies. 9:00 CSI: NY: “Identity Crisis” - Jo’s adopted daughter, Ellie, witnesses an elderly man’s murder on a subway platform. The investigation reveals the victim was apparently shot but not with a gun and no bullet is found. As for Ellie, Jo learns she was trying to contact her birth mother when the homicide occurred. 10:00 TBA 11:00 Eclipse Music TV 11:30 Southland: “The Winds” (M l,v) 12:30 Southland: “Cop Or Not” (M l,v) 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 National Early Morning News 4:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 All For Kids 9:00 Seven Morning News 9:30 2012 Australian Open 4:30 2012 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 TBA 7:00 2012 Australian Open: “2012 Australian Open - Night 11” Coverage continues of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific where viewers can expect the biggest names in tennis, the hottest action in years and a comprehensive coverage of the event. 11:00 That ‘70s Show: “Who Wants It More” (PG) - Eric and Donna try to resist each other, and each is determined not to be the one to cave in; Kelso tries to convince his friends that he’s seen a U.F.O. and in an attempt to be more outgoing, Red throws a party. 11:30 Auction Squad: They’re off and racing in Caulfield, as a little bungalow with a big handicap gets help. 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

FRIDAY 27

4:00 Football: W-League 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:05 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum - This program brings together a panel of journalists and commentators with a diverse range of opinions to chew over the events of the day. 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Darts All Folks: Ben is invited to join a darts team and Susan finds a very persuasive personal trainer, with some very reasonable priced products. 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Creeper: Local aristocrats Sir William and Lady Isobel Chettham have a secret to hide, and The Creeper is burgling the homes of Midsomer’s wealthy. 10:05 TBA 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight: Adam is joined by comedian and writer Tony Martin, American stand-up comedian and voice actor Maria Bamford, and English TV adventurer Charley Boorman. Music is provided by Dan Kelly and Architecture in Helsinki. 11:45 Rage

5:30 Today 7:30 Danoz Direct 8:30 Magical Tales 9:00 Fouth Test - Australia Vs India 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 Fourth Test Australia Vs India 4:30 Antiques Roadshow 5:00 Alive And Cooking 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Psychic Vortex” (PG s) 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “He Smelled The Ham, He Got Excited” 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “The ‘Ocu or the ‘Pado’?” (PG s,l) 8:00 Movie: “S.W.A.T.” (M v,l) - Two wisecracking, battle hardened veterans team up with a pair of street-smart rookies to form the most freewheeling - but effective - S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment; transport an international drug kingpin into federal custody - after he’s offered $100 million to anyone who will free him! 10:30 Ballistic: FBI agent Jonathan Ecks must join forces with his nemesis Agent Sever in order to defeat a super-violent common enemy, who has kidnapped the young son of the head of a secret committee of international security agencies. 12:25 Movie: “Macbeth” (AV v,s,d) - It’s Shakespeare meets “Underbelly” as the Bard’s immortal tragedy is re-told with a modern twist as the bloody drama is now set in Melbourne’s underworld. 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Danoz Direct / 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 Children’s Programs 10:00 Seven Morning News 10:30 Dr Oz 11:30 Movie: “Derby” (PG a) 1:30 That ‘70s Show 2:30 2012 Australian Open 4:30 2012 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 2012 Australian Open: “2012 Australian Open - Night 12” Coverage continues of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific where viewers can expect the biggest names in tennis, the hottest action in years and a comprehensive coverage of the event. 9:00 Movie: “Valkyrie” (M v,l) 11:30 Movie: “The Mudge Boy” (AV v,s,l) - Chronicling the troubled existence of a 14-year-old misfit who struggles for attention from his father after his mother’s sudden death. 1:30 Special: Sunrise Over South Africa - Discover the whole spectrum of South Africa’s diverse attractions, its treasures and its truths. 2:30 Infomercials 3:30 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Prototype This: Get Up And Go 2:30 The Squiz 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses: Iceland 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Channel Islands to Dover 8:30 Empire Of The Seas: High Tide 9:30 As It Happened: Chronicle Of The Third Reich: 1942-1945 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “My Name Is Juani” (MA s,l) - Juani dreams of becoming an actress but is stuck in a poor suburban village in Spain. She has problems at home and argues incessantly with her boyfriend, who cheats on her. Soon the limitations of her impoverished background become unbearable for Juani, and she and her best friend leave for Madrid in search of fame and fortune. 12:45 Movie: “Idiot Love” (MA s,l,n) - Self-confessed idiot Pere-Lluc, who has just lost his best friend, leads a banal and confused existence until he bumps into the ladder of sexy blonde Sandra… and begins stalking her. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 28

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Goes Retro! 11:00 Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures In Architecture: Connections 12:00 My Family: Darts All Folks 12:30 Best Of Australian Story 1:00 NTRU Rugby 7’s International 2012 3:50 Football: W-League: Grand Final 5:55 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart: Grass 6:45 Inside The Great Rift: Grass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: It Smells Of Books: Bryan Lane’s new interest in the London Library reminds Pullman of a case of supposed suicide that she and the UCOS team decide to reopen. 8:30 Accused: Frankie’s Story: After a soldier fails to return fire on the Taliban, his lance corporal orders his systematic victimisation. The bullying reaches the extreme, setting off a series of events that leads to the law courts. 9:35 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:20 Ashes To Ashes: It’s time to get your shoulder pads out of storage, start crimping your hair and get into the Eighties mood for the very last time as this multi-award-winning drama returns for its highly anticipated finale. 11:15 Australia Celebrates 2012 12:15 Rage Goes Retro!

5:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 7:30 Pyramid 8:00 Danoz Direct 9:00 Fourth Test - Australia Vs India 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 Fourth Test - Australia Vs India 4:30 Alive And Cooking 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Series 7:00 Movie: “Zathura: A Space Adventure” (PG v,l,a) - When Danny twists the key of a dusty science fiction game that unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches the house into orbit around a distant planet, bringing his brother and sister along for the ride. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. 9:05 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Suspect Zero” (AV v,a,l) - A serial killer is on the loose, and the FBI is on the case, sifting through clues to uncover the criminal’s identity and stop him from committing yet another murder. 1:30 Movie: “Peeping Tom” (M v,a) - A young man murders women, using a movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror. 3:20 Nine Presents 3:30 Danoz Direct 5:00 Wesley Impact Summer Series

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 Children’s Programs 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Beat The Star 2:30 Movie: “Rebound” (G) - Coach Roy was once college basketball’s top mastermind, but lately his attention has been on his next endorsements not the next game. What is more, Roy has been banned from college ball until he can manage his anger on the court. 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 2012 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2012 Australian Open - “2012 Australian Open - Night 13 Women’s Singles Final” It’s one of the most open women’s tournaments in years. Clijsters, Stosur, Wozniacki, Williams and a swag of others have all been in the mix at some stage. A final winner will be revealed to take out the first Grand Slam of 2012 and $2.3 million in prize money. 9:00 Movie: “Unbreakable” (M a,v) 11:15 That ‘70s Show: “Fez Gets The Girl” (PG) 11:45 Movie: “Deranged” (M v,s) - An eccentric psychiatrist, aiming to be in the spotlight, is not willing to let anyone or anything get in her way. 1:45 Special: World’s Deadliest Creature 2:45 Room For Improvement 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz: “Retroviruses: The Reason Why You Could Be Exhausted”

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Le Rendez-vous 1:30 The Chopin Etudes 1:35 The New Rijksmuseum 3:50 The Chopin Etudes 3:55 The Beauty Of Books 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Hot Cities: Bursting At The Seams 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Monster Moves: Mammoth Mansions - This program sees a race against the clock to relocate two fragile, super-heavy mansions. The 1857 Varsity Hall is an ornate three-storey structure that throws up a host of engineering headaches. 8:35 RocKwiz: Sharon O’Neill & Dann Hume 9:30 Movie: “Black Book” (MAV n,v) - In Dutch And German. In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance. 12:00 Movie: “The Protector” (MA v) - In English, Thai And Mandarin. A young Thai fighter named Kham must travel to Australia to retrieve his two stolen elephants. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by the evil Madame Rose and her two deadly bodyguards. Non-stop action with fight scenes reminiscent of Jackie Chan in his heyday. 1:30 The Jaquie Brown Diaries: Brown In The Dumps 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 29

SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Oz Concert 2011 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses: Iceland 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Zumbo: The Long Road Home 8:00 One Man and His Campervan: Angus - Martin Dorey, campervan lover and passionate foodie, journeys around Britain in his 1970s classic campervan on the ultimate escapist adventure. 8:30 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency 10:30 Erotic Tales: Powers 11:00 Sex: An Unnatural History: Fashion 11:30 Erotic Tales: An Elephant Never Forgets - Vertically challenged elephant trainer Ramon rescues a woman, Countess Lilly von Teltow, from a burning car and is invited to her family castle to collect a reward. But when he finds her lecherous husband chasing a nurse, Ramon decides to ask for a night with the countess as his reward. 12:00 Kill Arman: Japan / Kendo 12:30 The Fixer 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 ABC News 24 Mornings 9:30 The World This Week 10:00 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:40 Christianity: A History: The Future Of Christianity 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Candlemas 12:00 Cane Toads: An Unnatural History 1:00 7.30 Select 1:30 Movie: “Miss Potter” (G) 3:00 Dianne Reeves: When You Know 4:00 Elaine Paige Live At The State Theatre 4:50 Minuscule: Narcissus 5:00 The Prime Minister Is Missing 5:55 ABC News UpDate 6:00 Last Chance To See: Aye-Aye 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs: Tenby 8:30 Zen: Cabal 10:00 Orchids: My Intersex Adventure 11:00 Movie: “Valentines Day” (M s) - A famous Aussie Rules footballer drifts into the small Victorian country town of Rushworth where he is given 200 hours of community service, coaching the town’s ‘no-hoper’ football team. 12:40 Grand Designs: Tenby 1:30 What The Future Sounded Like 2:00 The Story Of India: Ages Of Gold: Tells the story of India in the Middle Ages - the Golden Age of the Gupta empire. 3:00 Rage

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Surfsport 10:30 Discover Downunder 11:00 Cybershack 11:30 Pyramid 12:00 Kitchen Whiz 12:30 The Shak 1:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 1:30 Wildfire 2:30 Jessica Watson - Another Challence 3:30 The Gurus Explore Thailand 4:30 National News: First At Five 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bozeman Reaction” 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 The Mentalist: Red Queen - When the CBI investigates the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum, the evidence indicates that the suspect may be a member of the team. 9:00 The Mentalist: Blood In, Blood Out - When a member of Cho’s former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his personal, off-the-books investigation. 10:00 CSI: NY 11:00 Flashpoint: Remote Control 12:00 Memphis Beat: Don’t Be So Cruel 1:00 Spyforce: The Mission 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6:00 Phineas and Ferb 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:00 Under The Hammer 10:30 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 11:30 Movie: “Mary Poppins” (G) 2:30 2012 Australian Open 4:30 Mercurio’s Menu 5:00 2012 Australian Open 5:30 Seven News 6:00 2012 Australian Open - Night 14 Men’s Singles Final” It started with 128 competitors two weeks ago. Over the last two weeks the world’s best tennis players have knocked each other out under the hot Australian sun. Now it’s down to these last two gladiators. Who will take $2.3 million and the Norman Brookes trophy home with them tonight? 9:00 TBA 12:00 The Real Seachange - Follow three families who are about to change their lives forever. They quit their jobs, sell their houses and risk it all for happiness. 12:30 Auction Squad 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 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 First Australians: Her Will To Survive 4:00 2012 National Futsal Championships 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Treasure Of The Red Algae 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Ancient Britain: Age Of Bronze 8:30 Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo 9:30 Movie: “Hero” (M v) - In Mandarin. In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin’s three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory. 11:15 Movie: “The Sovereign’s Servant” (MAV v) - In French and Russian. It is 1709 and France’s King Louis XIV is in love with one of the ladies of his court. On discovering that two noblemen are vying for her favours, he sends both of them on diplomatic missions to two warring nations: Russia and Sweden. In both cases their letters of introduction include a request to have their deaths arranged. 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 30

7 CENTRAL

4:00 The Chaser’s War On Everything 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Best Of Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 The Dreaming 1:35 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Best Of Australian Story: The Girl From Boryslaw 8:30 Miracle In The Storm 9:30 Ben Lee: Catch My Disease 10:25 Lateline 11:15 Silent Witness: The Lost Child: Part 1 12:10 Trial And Retribution: Kill The King 1:00 Darling Buds Of May: Climb The Greasy Pole: Part 1 - A seat on the rural District Council suddenly becomes vacant and there seems to be only one candidate in the running for office, Captain Robert Battersby, who’s more interested in golf than politics. 1:50 The Story Of India: The Meeting Of Two Oceans: Michael Wood visits the desert cities of Rajasthan and travels to the fabulous Moghul cities of Delhi, Agra and Fatepur Kikri, and explores the legacy of the Moghul empire that stretched across today’s political borders. 2:50 Rage

5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Alive And Cooking 10:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 The View 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Magical Tales 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Excess Baggage 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Speckerman Recurrence” 8:00 The Mentalist: The Redshirt 9:00 Harry’s Law: Gorilla My Dreams - Adam and Cassie defend a vigilante who dresses as Wonder Woman and avenges abused women; and Harry tries to adopt a gorilla. 10:00 TBA 11:00 Damages: Your Secrets Are Safe - Almost a year has passed since Ellen Parsons left Hewes and Associates. 12:00 The Avengers 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Your 4x4 3:30 National Early Morning News 4:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News At 4.30 4:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue - Inspectors step in to save two Shetland ponies who need urgent medical attention. Meanwhile, rescue teams go to the aid of a kitten stuck in a drainpipe and a large goat that has fallen into a hole. 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 11:40 Auction Squad: Johanna Griggs and her expert team take on a tiny inner city terrace - adding a funky new kitchen for under $4,000 and turning an ugly concrete courtyard into an urban oasis. 12:35 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement: “Westleigh Fire Station” The Room For Improvement team move in to help with a special tribute to some Aussie heroes - the volunteer bush firefighters. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Prototype This: Wearable Airbag 2:30 ADbc 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 Global Village: Egypt: The Siwa Oasis 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Bikes And Bazookas - Adam and Jamie test the myth that a motorcycle is a greener and cleaner machine than a car from the same time period. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory unleash the first rocket-propelled grenade in Mythbusters history to see if a bullet could take out a bazooka in mid-flight. This is based on a scene from the film, Red. 8:35 Freddi Flintoff versus the World: Canada 9:30 Wilfred: The Ice Dog Cometh 10:00 South Park: Bass To Mouth 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The World Game 12:05 SOS: Choice Night 1:05 Movie: “The Guard Post” (MAV v,h) - An atmospheric mix of horror and military thriller based in Korea’s Demilitarised Zone. An entire army unit is found dead and all that remains is the prime suspect - a soldier wielding an axe. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 31

IMPARJA

4:00 The Chaser’s War On Everything 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Bettlefield Mysteries 11:45 Picture Perfect Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Seven Ages Of Britain 1:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Can’t Live Without 8:30 The Wild Ones: Cane Toads - The Conquest 9:55 Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys 10:55 Lateline 11:45 Spooks 12:40 Trial And Retribution: Kill The King 1:25 Monarch Of The Glen: Archie has reason to be proud of his achievements but when an Atlanta businessman arrives, he must undergo a series of gruelling challenges to determine who is the rightful Monarch of the Glen. 2:15 The Story Of India: The series ends by acknowledging the extraordinary achievements of Indian democracy of 60 years and flags India’s predicted rise to be the second largest (or even the largest) economy in the world in the next three decades. 3:10 Rage

5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Alive And Cooking 10:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Excess Baggage 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Magical Tales 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 Excess Baggage 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bozeman Reaction” 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Einstein Approximation” 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “A Fishbowl Full Of Glass Eyes” 9:00 AACTA Awards 11:00 Men Of A Certain Age: If I Could, I Surely Would - Joe is eager to sharpen his golf skills. Yet he might get teed off about practicing at dawn and then discovering his new home is in his erstwhile bookie’s neighbourhood. Meanwhile, Owen ascends as manager of the family auto dealership, but he comes to regret hiring Terry as a salesman. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Your 4x4 3:30 National Early Morning News / 4:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Surf Patrol 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News At 4.30 4:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue - Inspectors attempt to rescue a pelican with a badly injured wing, although catching it proves difficult. Two inspectors don their overalls to help a stray sick dog that’s been living under a house. Meanwhile, a water dragon has a rubber ring stuck around its middle and it takes three inspectors little creature and free him of his trappings. 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight - Matt White reports on the latest news and current social issues. 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 11:30 Auction Squad: The Auction Squad team tackle a tired weatherboard cottage. 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: “Les Miserables” (PG) 2:45 Spacefiles 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Irrigation System Of Oman 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Maggie Beer 8:30 Make Me: Live Forever 9:30 Cutting Edge: A Perfect Terrorist 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Close To Home” (M l) - In Hebrew. Follows two young Israeli female soldiers who patrol the streets of Jerusalem together, checking the IDs of Palestinians they encounter. Their conflicting characters produce a love-hate relationship. 12:50 Mad Men: “Five G / Babylon” (PG) - Don’s past catches up to him when he wins an award and gets his picture in a prominent industry periodical; and Ken makes his colleagues jealous when he gets a short story published in a national monthly magazine. / Rumours spread in the office about a surprise romantic affair; Peggy’s ideas get noticed during a pitch meeting and her future at Sterling Cooper begins to look more promising; and Don asks Rachel’s advice about a new campaign. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 01

ABC 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 5:30 State To State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Australia Day: Flag Raising & Citizenship Ceremony 2012 11:00 Rivers And Life 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1:25 My Family 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 6:50 The Governor-General’s Australia Day Address 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Jimmy’s Food Factory: Party Party 8:30 Adam Hills - Inflatable 9:30 ABC News Update 9:35 The Combination 11:10 Ten Round Poms 12:05 The Bridge 1:05 Hungry Beast 1:35 The Clinic: Alex considers starting a thing with local barman, Michael; Fiona, after trying to contact Ed, takes an overdose and is found by Mrs Fleming; and Daisy’s friend Polly offers to help her out at reception. 2:25 Monumental Vision In Turkey: A visionary Australian sculptor designs massive rock art to be built by local artisans around the world. With more than 1000 stonemasons, he constructs two sculptures in remote Turkish sites. 2:55 Rage

4:00 State To State Summer 4:30 Can We Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 The Hidden Story Of Jesus 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 The Trophy Room 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Outnumbered 8:30 QI: Espionage 9:00 The Thick Of It 9:30 Absolutely Fabulous: Exploitin’ 10:00 Absolutely Fabulous: Cold Turkey 10:30 Lateline 11:20 Lawrence Leung’s Choose Your Own Adventure: Love 11:50 The IT Crowd: Jen The Fredo 12:15 Movie: “Annie Hall” (M s) - Comedy writer Alvy Singer ponders the quest for love and his past romance with Annie Hall. 1:45 Absolutely Fabulous: Exploitin’ 2:15 Absolutely Fabulous: Cold Turkey 2:45 Star Stories: Top Shop Presents Kate Moss: My Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall Again, Then Rise 3:10 Rage

5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 National Morning News 10:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 12:00 Magical Tales 12:30 Woman’s Twenty/20 - Australia Vs New Zealand 3:30 National Afternoon News 4:00 Alive And Cooking 4:30 Antiques Roadshow 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs India 9:00 CSI: Miami: CSI: My Nanny - When the nanny to a wealthy family is stabbed to death with a during a party, the team investigate the world of really good looking nannies and the unofficial services they provide. 10:00 TBA 11:00 Weeds: Release The Hounds - Nancy, her breast still clamped in a mammogram machine, convinces Peter’s ex-wife and mammogram technician Valerie to continue their conversation over coffee. But Nancy’s awkward attempt at friendship fails when Valerie wants nothing to do with her. 11:30 Memphis Beat 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Surf Patrol 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News At 4.30 4:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight - Matt White reports on the latest news and current social issues. 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 11:35 Sons And Daughters: Beryl is forced to make a gruelling decision. A breakthrough for Wayne and Gordon evolves from Barbara’s scheming. 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement - See top design tips as we transform a messy rumpus room into an affordable home theatre for the entire family. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra - Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team. 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Les Miserables” (PG) 2:30 A Fork In The Road: France 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Valparaiso, the Rainbow City 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico 8:30 From Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means: Tbe Philippines 9:30 Putin, Russia and the West: Taking Control 10:30 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Memories Of Murder” (MA l,v,a) - In Korean. Based on a series of real-life murders, this is a gripping and compelling thriller that broke box office records in South Korea. A smalltown cop and a more sophisticated city cop try to track down a serial killer on a murder spree in a small town south of Seoul. 1:30 Movie: “The Airlift (Part 2)” (M s,a) - In German. Luise Kielberg’s husband, Alex, who had been presumed dead, comes home from captivity in Russia. Still traumatised by what he has been through, he throws himself into his work as a doctor in a Berlin hospital. But there is not enough medicine to go round and tuberculosis and other diseases are on the rise. 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

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25 - 31 January 2012

CROSSWORD No. 82

SUDOKU No. 82

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Time spent helping out a friend at work may take up more of your energy than you expect. Your input will not go unnoticed, however. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions. You need to make an important decision and must wait until you are more relaxed.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Once you have started a new project nobody will be able to stop you! Your momentum will help you to push through a barrier which has stopped other people in their tracks. Romance. Your partner may ﬁnd it hard to cope with all your excess energy! A powerful aspect to Mars later in the week could make you a little tense: do your best to use your excess energy constructively.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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A few negative comments this week may sap your conﬁdence for a while. You need to take the remarks in context, however, and not overreact. Romance. A person whom you have known for some time may still be interested in you. They will do their best to pretend not to be interested, but their actions will give them away.

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FINDWORD No. 82

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Be careful that problems at work don’t spill over into your home-life. So long as you try hard to be patient, everything will be resolved. Romance. You may need a little extra emotional support from your partner at the moment. Communications between you will be especially strong, but be careful not to be too demanding.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Activities which don’t need much money will give you a chance to get back on your feet ﬁnancially. Some recent extravagances have taken their toll. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will give your love-life a push in the right direction. A romantic get-together this week will put your relationship onto much ﬁrmer ground after a recent misunderstanding.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A surprise move later in the week may leave you wondering what is going on. Talk to a person whom you can trust – your other colleagues may not be so quick to tell you everything. Romance. A power-struggle between you and your partner will not help either of you. Do your best to settle a recent dispute in a way which satisﬁes both sides.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to tolerate people who don’t know what they are doing. You won’t appreciate having to clear up a mess caused by someone else. Romance. If you are able to relax properly this will be an excellent week for both of you. Be especially careful not to get into arguments, especially ones involving money. You won’t be in a mood for compromise at the moment!

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) At times this week you will need to spend more time by yourself. You have a lot of work to get through and won’t be happy if you are constantly interrupted. Romance. A new relationship may pick up speed faster than you expect. Very soon you will have to make a decision about how quickly you want to get involved with this person.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A kind word will go a– long way. Your enthuFor all your printing needs www.lotsa.com.au siasm and energy will be appreciated by the people around you; however you must be sympathetic to people who are not so dynamic. Romance. A favourable aspect to Neptune this week will improve your powers of intuition, just when you most need them!

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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your ability to spot a ﬁnancial opportunity will help to bring in some money just when you need it most. Make sure you don’t take any more risks than you have to, however. Romance. Time spent with someone whom you hardly know could prove interesting. This person may be much keener on you than you realised. Don’t expect any dramatic developments for the time being, however.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. – E.E. Cummings

A favourable aspect to Jupiter will help to bring a little more luck into your life over the next few days. Don’t miss an opportunity just because a friend tries to put you off. Romance. Your self-conﬁdence will be especially high at the moment. You may need to be the one who takes the initiative in a new relationship.

SOLUTIONS No. 82

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Jupiter will give you the conﬁdence you need to sort out a long-standing problem. You need to deal head-on with an issue which you have been trying to avoid. Romance. Your partner will appreciate a few words of encouragement. You might not realise how much they value your support.

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You may need to sort out a conﬂict between two of your best friends. One side will have to give in much more than the other. Do your best to negotiate between them in a way which is impartial. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will help your relationship to get back on track. A romantic trip will be worth looking forward to.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You need to get out and spend more time with other people. A recent improvement in your social life will not last if you don’t make an effort. Romance. A romantic adventure later in the week will give your selfesteem a major boost. Don’t be so sure of yourself that you put off someone else who is more serious, however.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A friend will be impressed by your recent unselﬁsh gesture. They will soon ﬁnd a way to show their feelings for you. Romance. A stressful experience later in the week may put a temporary strain on your relationship. Do your best to forgive your partner as the issue won’t go away unless you are willing to compromise.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) This would be a good time for taking stock of recent events. You need to make some changes in your life, but they don’t need to be quite as drastic as you think. Romance. A meeting later in the week will last much longer than expected. Don’t be surprised if you end up seeing this person again soon.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A powerful aspect to Saturn will help to keep your thoughts focused in reality. You have had some good ideas recently, but not all of them are practical enough to pursue. Romance. A get-together with a person who admires you will help to give your conﬁdence a boost.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) At times you may be so worried about helping other people that you forget your own needs. Do your best to ﬁnd a better balance. Romance. It may be quite difﬁcult at times to understand a recent decision by your partner. When you have heard all the facts you will be a little more forgiving, however.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A difﬁcult aspect to Uranus this week may bring an unusual person into your life. Listen to what this new acquaintance has to say, as their advice is backed up by a lot of wisdom. Romance. Your partner will be quick to say how much they appreciate you. Be grateful for their support.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person who doesn’t seem to be taking your feelings seriously will make you quite angry. Do your best to see things from this person’s point of view, but at the same time, make sure that you don’t let them take advantage of your good nature. Romance. Make sure that you are clear about what you really want before you make a move.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A favourable aspect to Neptune will help you to use your intuition in a situation in which you will deﬁnitely need it. The most logical solution may not be the best one to take. Romance. Your emotions will be especially strong at the moment. You will respond well, so long as your partner treats you gently and with respect.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t slow down to suit other people - if they can’t keep up the pace you will have to push ahead without them. Romance. A colleague whom you thought you knew very well may surprise you today. This person has been interested in you for some time but has been trying to hide his feelings.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will need to make an important decision without knowing all the facts. So long as you trust to your intuition, you shouldn’t go far wrong. Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t allow other people to push you into doing work which they should be doing themselves. You can be too conscientious for your own good at times. Romance. A ﬁrm show of interest will help to encourage a long-standing admirer. Don’t give up until you have achieved your goal!

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Toll Marine Logistics Vessel Due in Monday 30/01/12

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at 7.30pm, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 All committee positions will be open, and nominations for positions taken at the meeting. Whether you would like to nominate for a committee position, or are interested in the future of the Arnhemland Bowls Club – you are most welcome to attend.

Freight available for collection after 1pm on Tuesday.

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Care Co-ordination and Supplementary Services Program Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is fast growing into a leader in Aboriginal Health in the Northern Territory. It is continually seeking to improve the quality of its services. We are currently seeking to ďŹ ll the position of Care Co-ordinator. In this position you will be responsible for working collaboratively with patients and clinical teams, to provide appropriate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal people with a chronic condition. QualiďŹ cations in a relevant clinical health discipline are required as is experience working with Aboriginal communities and the ability to provide culturally appropriate support.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL SERVICES

Administrative Officer 6 Temporary vacancy to 31/12/2012 Housing Office, Nhulunbuy

Written applications to: HR OfďŹ cer, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, PO Box 519, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 or by email to hr@miwatj.com.au

Manage Territory Housing operations and resources in the East and West Arnhem Region to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Government Employee, Urban, Public and Industry housing services.

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Nhulunbuy Town Board Inc. Report – Meeting 17 January, 2011 The Town Board met on Grant applications are to be • Vector Control: The Tuesday, 17 January 2012. submitted to SBS to assist Board were advised that a meeting between the Topics discussed at with funding the project. December’s meeting were: • Dentist: The Board were Corporation, Rio Tinto advised that discussions Alcan (RTA), NT Health • Town Board with a Dentist in Darwin Department, the East Constitution: The Town had fallen through and Arnhem Shire and the Board has commenced a Vector Oral Health were now in Corporation’s review of its constitution discussions with another Control contractor was to ensure that it remains to be held on 27 January Dentist. relevant. 2012. The meeting will • Animal Control: There discuss the various aspects • WIFI Hotspot at have been a number of associated with Vector Airport: The equipment dog attacks and menacing Control and will look at has been received and will incidences over the past the development of a long be installed in the next month. The Corporation is term strategy to tackle the week. The equipment will investigating these events problem. be tested for a short period and working with those to ensure that it operates affected to eliminate the • Water Fluoridation: effectively before being problems. The Board was The plant is currently out advertised to the public. advised that the feral dogs of action. The Corporation • Digital TV: The are still causing concern is working with a specialist Board were advised that and that the Corporation to overcome the new discussions have been held is working with its issues. with a company to install contractor to locate and • 40 Year Celebrations: digital television equipment destroy these animals. The The Town Board on the Corporation’s Corporation has asked were advised that the retransmission tower. The Town Board Members to Corporation, RTA and Corporation has allocated seek information from the Gove FM met to discuss funding in the 2012 budget public so that the problem the format, suggested to undertake the project. can be eliminated quickly. functions and activities for

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the 40th Anniversary. The meeting agreed that other parties should be invited to ensure that the celebration was comprehensive and a co-ordinated approach was adopted to ensure success for all activities, functions and events.

The Town Administrator advised that he would be meeting with the Local Member, Ms Lynne Walker MLA, to discuss the issue. However, the Corporation would not proceed with the project at this point in time due to the significant costs of installing the facilities • Town Hall: The and equipment required. upgrading of the Town Hall to enable it to be • Roundabout Matthew Flinders Drive: Board used as a cyclone shelter Members discussed the was again discussed. The project. Implementing a Corporation is to provide roundabout at the junction indicative costs for the of Matthew Flinders upgrading of the building Drive and Melville Bay and progress the issue with Rd was seen as offering the NT Government. little benefit over existing • Recycling: The Town Board spoke about the new “Cash for Can” initiative and sought answers on why nothing has been established in Nhulunbuy. The members were advised that there was a significant capital cost involved which inhibited the introduction of a collection point.

arrangements and would be an expensive exercise to undertake. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45am.

The next Town Board meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 21 February 2012.

Chairman: Dr Ross Theedom • Minute Taker: Estelle Cuperus • Telephone: (08) 8939 2200 • Registered Ofﬁce: Town Administration Ofﬁce, Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 • Postal Address: PO Box 345, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 • Incorporated in Northern Territory Nhulunbuy Town Board Inc Report published courtesy of the

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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 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

Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530

Thu 26

Fri 27

Time 0416 0954 1639 2301

Time 0456 1037 1716 2332

Time 0532 1116 1750

Ht 1.47 3.44 0.64 2.99

Ht 1.38 3.44 0.66 3.03

Sat 28 Ht 1.32 3.37 0.73

Time 0000 0605 1153 1821

Ht 3.05 1.28 3.24 0.83

Sun 29

Mon 30

Tue 31

Time 0030 0639 1228 1851

Time 0059 0713 1304 1919

Time 0130 0752 1342 1949

Ht 3.06 1.27 3.05 0.97

Ht 3.05 1.28 2.84 1.14

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

Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.

WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE

NHULUNBUY

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272

W/E Jan 15 W/E Jan 15 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage

Ht 3.01 1.31 2.63 1.32

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

Monday 09/01 Tuesday 10/01 Wednesday 11/01

Friday 13/01 Saturday 14/01 Sunday 15/01

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

1ST QTR

Day

Thursday 12/01

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

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

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

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

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 25

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

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

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783

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

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

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

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

Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Steve Dowzard P: 0417 833 060

Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094

Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264

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

RSPCA: Contact: Bev Goodchild P: 8987 2243

MOPS Contact: Christie Giles P: 8987 2227

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

Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938

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

Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005

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

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

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

Church services

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

TOTAL

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

Weather details o

Please note that due to unforseen circumstances, the usual Water Consumption Table was unavailable at the time of our going to press. Nhulunbuy Corporation Ltd and the Arafura Times apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 16 34.2 26.4 NIL Tuesday 17 33.7 26.8 NIL Wednesday 18 31.0 26.0 TCE Thursday 19 33.3 24.1 6.6 Friday 20 32.4 25.0 1.4 Saturday 21 33.2 25.2 1.2 Sunday 22 29.7 24.1 6.2 Monthly total rainfall to date: 18.4 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 22

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1008.7 hPa on Tuesday Min: 1002.4 hPa on Saturday Averages for the month January Max temp: 32 Min temp: 24.6 Rainfall: 286.5mm

SPORT

Chambers signs with Storm THE Melbourne Storm has attracted another key former player back to Melbourne by announcing a new three year deal for former grand final winning centre Will Chambers who is originally from Nhulunbuy. Twenty-three-year-old Chambers has enjoyed two and a half years of significant success in rugby union, signing with the Queensland Reds Super 15 franchise after playing his last game for Melbourne Storm in the 2009 NRL grand final.

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Katelyn Rika won in Alice Springs.

Katelyn laps up tournament heat in Alice Springs By Gove Junior Golf NINE-year-old Katelyn Rika has returned from the Alice Springs Junior Open a winner in the inaugural “Paul Pearson Cup”. This event has been organised by PGA member Stephen Tieck in memory of Paul Pearson who was instrumental in developing junior golf in Alice Springs and throughout the Northern Territory. It attracted 38 junior golfers including players from ACT, NSW, WA and Qld. The first two days involved a clinic where players refined their skills and then they played in a two-day challenge. Playing in 41 degree heat, Katelyn said, “It was a beautiful course that had tough sand bunkers and very fast greens. It was very hot but I felt I played well and just wanted to do my best.” In this two-day, 18-hole/73-par course, Katelyn competed in a field of 12 girls and was able to achieve her personal best

He played in the Reds 2011 Super 15 winning team before joining European rugby powerhouse Munster on a short term deal during the World Cup. After an ultra impressive first month, he was offered a lucrative long term deal by the revered Irish rugby giants. However, a meeting with Melbourne Storm GM football operations, Frank Ponissi, in Limmerick, Ireland, in late November and discussions with the three quarter started about a return to rugby league with Storm.

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scores: Day 1 - Gross 118/Net 76, Day 2 - Gross 117/Net 75. This result won Katelyn the U/12 Gross Winner Trophy against players much older than her. When in Alice Springs Katelyn joined in with the Palmerston Golf Club juniors and appreciated being a part of their away from home group. “We would like to thank the Gove Country Golf Club, LJ Hooker, Rio Tinto, Gorrkbuy Industries, Gove Tackle & Outdoor, East Arnhem Trading, Rotary, Qantas and the Gove community who helped in many ways to get Katelyn to this event,” said her mother, Esther. At the awards presentation, Katelyn also received an invitation to attend the “Coates Hire Mid-Year Junior Golf Clinic”, which will take place at the Palmerston Golf and Country Club June 25 -29. This event is open to juniors aged 8-18 years and Gove Junior Golf will endeavour to send a group of juniors to this event.

Volleyball season to hit off THE Gove Volleyball competition is set to start on February 7. Teams need to register beforehand and there will be a maximum of 20 teams in the competition. The games will be held in the High School gymnasium on Tuesdays from 6pm. Organisers need at least 12 teams to run the competition and all teams must have a minimum of six players. There need to be at least two females on each team. Application forms are available on the town notice board in Endeavour Square. For further information contact Fred on 8987 3512 or 0417 080 579 or email fredntash@linet.net or fred.rowe@reiotinto.com

Saturday, February 4 – 9am to midday • Free Sausage Sizzle and Giveaways

Start playing today! Wilson peeWee tennis coaching 3 - 5 years Using modiﬁed courts, racquets and balls to make things fun and easy

MCL Tennis Hot Shots is an exciting tennis program for kids aged 5 – 10 years. Using modiﬁed courts, racquets and balls to make things fun and easy.

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First race for the year was Magic By NEAL BAULCH

‘Magic’ back first after the first race of the year.

Glen and Justine Porter on board ‘Magic’.

The Gove Boat Club’s first yacht race for the year had six entries. Three of those had not raced in the bay before and all three being catamarans. They were the big cat, Magic, belonging to the club manager Rod, Otama, belonging to Trappa and a Hobie 18 skippered by Gary and crewed by Travis. They all ended up giving Sans Souci a run for her money. A circular course was set from the start line of the tug cyclone buoys with the first mark being five fathoms, then a run to the South Granite Islet, then Strath Islet, then half tide rock (although this mark for some reason was not on one of the boat’s course chart) and then back to the start/finish line of the tug cyclone buoys. The wind was a very pleasant unexpected 10/15 knots which made for a run of just over an hour around the seven and a half mile course for the fastest boat of which was the newcomer Magic. Well done Rod and crew. Next across the line was Gary on the Hobie 18 who had a bit of gear failure on the way. Next over the line after taking a short cut (albeit countered their error with a pre penalty double 360 on the start line) was Trappa on Otama. Next came Sans Souci and then Lee on Waitere. But the accolades for the day go to Tim and Jock who made their way around the course on Tim’s Hobie Adventure Islander. Well done boys. They had a great sail although Jock had an issue with his drink bottle filled with coffee tasting like salt. It was great to see the newcomers as Gary Sargood and Travis McKenzie on a Hobi 18. they added another dimension to the racing event and we hope to see them on a regular basis. There were also numerous extra crew members on the day who by all accounts had a great time and the fortnightly racing events is a perfect opportunity for those interested in trying their hand at sailing to come out to the club every second Sunday at 12:30pm. We may not be able to secure a place for everyone, depending on which boats sail on the day, but so far there have been no disappointments. So see you all on the next race day which will be on Sunday, January 29. Be sure not to miss the Australia Day celebrations at the Club on Thursday which will feature some typically Australian novelty Col and Kat on their Wharam catamaran enjoying being on the water and competition. watching the race.

Sisters Nellie,7, and Klara,6, the youngest crew members on ‘Magic’.

Rob Watts, winner of the first competition of the year.

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Lee Kimber on ‘Waitere’.

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BMX tour for two Nhulunbuy riders By DAVE BAXTER AFTER the recent BMX state titles here in Nhulunbuy two local riders, Reagan Roath and Tim Baxter, were picked along with 20 other riders from around the Territory to be a part of the state squad for 2012. On January 1 the squad travelled to Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast staying at the local scout troop’s bunk house to go into camp for the week leading up to the start of the national Probikz, Champbikz series and the Nerang Nationals to be contested at the newly renovated Nerang track. Some of the best riders from around the country and some from as far as the USA, Japan and New Zealand were competing at the events. After the long trip down and getting the bunk house sorted and bikes put together it was time for the hard work to start and off to some local tracks around the Gold Coast for training. Also travelling with the squad are a national fitness coach from the NTIS, a BMX coach from WA, and a number of coaches from Nhulunbuy and clubs in Jingilli and Satellite City in Darwin who were also helping out. Tuesday night saw the kids competing at Ashmore in the midweek madness meeting and all riders rode very well considering some riders not having competed since October at the state titles. A couple of riders won prize money at the event.

During the tour the kids have had their share of work to do around the camp helping prepare meals, cleaning up after meals and cleaning the accommodation block. I’m sure the coaches have had their hands full at times keeping 22 teenagers in-line and in bed at a reasonable hour so they can ride to their best ability. We take our hats off to them for all the hard work this is taking to pull it off and be a success. Back to the racing - the kids had trained hard all week with the odd time of at the beach then on Friday they were all at the track bright and early for practice. One of the things with this series is the riders have to do a time trial each where they do a timed lap of the track with one rider on the track at a time to determine which heat they will be riding in. The object is that the quick riders are mixed in with slower riders and the quick riders aren’t eliminated in the heats making the quarters, semis and finals very competitive. There was some fierce racing at times and our riders did us proud with some making quarter and semi finals. One of the things that really stands out is the Territory team is one of the only teams to be competing as a state or territory and with the riders in their state jerseys it is really noticeable. After a long day Friday it was back to the track on Saturday for

Local riders competing on national tour.

round 2 with another three moto’s. Some hard riding and today was nearly a repeat of yesterday’s successes but one stand out was Reagan Roath coming fifth in her final to take her up the rankings after two rounds. The day wasn’t over though. The riders had another three moto’s to compete in with the start of the second day of the Nerang nationals and they all slept well that night and got plenty of sleep in readiness for Sunday’s three moto’s and finals. We had another very successful day with quite a few riders making the finals. After a big weekend of racing the kids had a well earned rest day and went to the beach. Tuesday was a pretty special day going up to Brisbane for a training day with a highly qualified BMX coach on a newly completed track. Wednesday was a day getting ready to leave the Gold Coast and head to Melbourne for the next stage of the tour with the start of Track Attack. This is a series of races around Melbourne over eight days riding at six different tracks accumulating points for a series winner. We would like to wish the kids all the success and ride safe for the rest of the tour which will see them travelling across to Bunbury in WA for rounds three and four of the Probikz, Champbikz series after Melbourne.

Tim Baxter on a national BMX tour.

Reagan Roath making her mark on the national BMX tour.

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