Arafura Times 29 February 2012

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NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

Surf Club suffers another blow

Outgoing president of the Gove Peninsula Surf Club at the door that was broken off for access to the cold room. PHOTO: MARJO HALLOWELL

By MARJO HALLOWELL AS if losing all their emergency equipment in a fire earlier this month was not a big enough set back for the Gove Peninsula Surf Club now there has been a robbery.

The break in occurred between Wednesday night 6pm and sometime on Thursday morning.

Alcohol valued at $2500 was stolen.

Police said investigations were continuing and they were trying to locate three suspects they wish to question. They are also calling for members of the public who may have seen any suspicious activity to contact them.

Entry was gained through the cold room door which was broken it off its hinges.

Outgoing club president Chris Putland said he could not believe someone would hit the club while it was down.

“They took all the expensive type of cans - the pre mix spirits,” he said.

“Community support has been fantastic, especially since the fire, and we can’t believe anyone would be so low as to do this now.

“The bar is a constant source of fundraising and they had obviously taken advantage of the power having been disconnected for the demolition last week.”

The club is moving forward as the building that burnt a fortnight ago was demolished and the slate is clean for the replacement to start.

Tuesday, February 21, saw the cleanup begin

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as a crew from Kowhai Constructions sifted through the rubbish and removed it under the watchful eye of the insurance assessor who was taking notes for the contents component of the insurance policy.

The stench was rife as freezer contents were the first to be removed. Following that the burnt smell filled the nostrils even though protective masks were worn by the crew. All was complete by the end of the week with the exception of some steel girders which still need to be removed.

On Sunday the club held their 41st AGM and the main focus was getting Gove’s oldest club operational by the start of the season.

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the meeting that final figures from the insurance company should be available in three weeks, however, they had already placed orders for equipment for the nippers. Other clubs had also offered some assistance as had the Territory and national surf life saving organisations.

“We may have been moved three steps back but we will continue to move forward,” Mr Putland said.

The first step will be to get the caretaker back on site and this is expected within the next few days as the self contained accommodation container is on its way.

Anyone with any information on the break in is asked to contact Nhulunbuy Police on 8987 1333.

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Two new citizens in Gove THERE are two new Australia citizens in Gove as a mother and daughter took the pledge last Friday.

Olga Postans and her daughter Yulia Ipatyeva took their oaths at the offices of the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited before the town administrator Dr Ross Theedom.

Olga is married to George Postans after the couple met online.They met in person in Bangkok five and a half years ago as it was halfway between Gove and her home in Siberia. George went to Siberia for a holiday before proposing to Olga.

The ceremony was an added birthday present for Yulia who also celebrated her 20th birthday on Friday. She is a university student and is studying business studies and Japanese. She is heading to Kyota for six months to further her studies this year.

Olga said it had been a little difficult to adjust from an area with 800,000 people to the isolation of Gove and it took her a couple of years to adjust to the climate but now feels it would be harder to return to the harsh climate in Siberia.

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The email started circulating around Australia in 2009 and tells consumers that mobile numbers will shortly be made public and that you will be charged for telemarketing calls that you receive.

Although the message refers to the Australian Do Not Call Register, the email appears to have originated from North America a number of years ago.

The reference to being charged for receiving calls arises from a different charging regime in the USA where mobile phone users are often charged for calls that they receive.

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Dogs causing concerns DOG owners are reminded to ensure their animals are registered with he Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited.

Dogs have recently intimidated pedestrians and residents are reminded to remain ever vigilant when out walking as there are still packs of dingoes roaming around the region.

Rick Stephen, the compliance officer with the NCL, said several dingoes had been shot at the rubbish tip.

“We will continue to bait and

trap them but it is not just wild dogs that are casuing concern around town.

“We will follow up complaints and have recently had a woman with three children confronted on a pathway. A young girl of six was also chased by the same two dogs.

“Some dog owners seem to think they can continue getting away without registering dogs but we will issue infringement notices.

“We will prosecute and issue fines until people take responsibility for their animals,” he said.

Woman ordered to pay restitution A WOMAN, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing a bank card and seven counts of stealing money when she appeared at Nhulunbuy Magistrates Court on November 7.

The woman appeared before Magistrate Hilary Hannam and admitted to stealing $2888.99 between September 10 and 12.

She was sentenced on Wednesday and placed on a 12 month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $2878 in restitution.

Rotary inducts two members

Leanne and Peno Parise were busy preparing for the arrival of dinner guests.

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THE Nhulunbuy Rotary Club held a progressive dinner on Saturday night with guests and members having a most enjoyable evening.

At the dinner two new members were inducted as Rotarians. Leanne and Peno Parise have been attending Rotary since September and taking an active part in the fundraising activities. They were the hosts for the main course where the guests were treated to a sit down meal.

Neither Leanne or Peno knew the inductions were to take place that evening and it came as somewhat of a pleasant surprise.

Club president Barry Scott welcomed the couple and encouraged others at the dinner to consider the club as a possible way of supporting the community and Rotary International.

Both Leanne and Peno have a history in community service with Peno being associated in the bush fire brigade and Leanne having been a member of Innnerwheel in Innisfail before moving to Gove late last year.

They said they joined Rotary as they could see it as a means of helping the community by committing to the local club.

The dinner was held as a social gathering of like minded people and was hosted by local Rotarians.

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Woolies’ big boost for kids’ ward

Dog no excuse to evade police

A 28-YEAR-OLD electrician who used the excuse of wanting to make sure his dog was home safely pleaded guilty to high range drink driving and failing to comply with police directions.

He was fined $1400 and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

On January 8 this year a concerned member of the public called police and stated ‘He is going to kill someone’ when describing to them the manner in which the man was driving.

Police had to take evasive action when they were driving towards him as he was swerving all over Melville Bay Road.

The man had been at a waterhole drinking rum and at 4.40pm he drove into Nhulunbuy.

He was seen 800m from the Chippis Road intersection veering across the outbound lane when police had to take the evasive action. They turned around and followed him with their lights flashing but he did not stop until he pulled into a house in Chippis Road.

Police asked him if he had been drinking and he responded ‘I’m done. Rum. I’m done.’.

He was taken to the police station and his alcohol content was 0.248 per cent.

Four references were produced by his solicitor, Tom Sylvester, who said his client had been drinking with friends and made a regrettable mistake. He had no criminal history and had already lost his job.

“He knew he was in trouble. The reason he continued was he was concerned about his dog on the tray of the vehicle. He wanted to get the dog home safe and sound so it would have water. He was not being evasive,” Mr Sylvester said.

Mr Sylvester asked that no conviction be recorded as his client wanted to remain in Gove and a conviction would hinder his job prospects.

Magistrate Hillary Hannam rejected the request and fined him $700 on each offence and $40 levy on each. He was also disqualified from driving for 12 and Ms Hannam made it clear that if he did drive he risked going to gaol.

Judy Miegel, Jarrod Ferguson, Cara Emmerton, Bev Wheeler at the presentation in kids’ ward.

REPRESENTATIVES from Woolworths in Gove presented the children’s ward of the hospital a cheque for more than $7000 last week.

Funds were initially raised as part of the community fundraising conducted by the Woolworths staff during the Kids Fresh Future Appeal but manager Marian Adams and community coordinator Bev Wheeler decided not to be restricted by the time constraints of the Appeal.

They got approval to keep the funds they raised for the children’s ward of the Gove District Hospital (GDH) and both agreed that made the fundraising easier.

“Customers have really supported all the raffles and activities we have undertaken to raise these funds for the kids,” said Ms Adams.

“Bev has been fantastic in organising the raffles, sausage sizzles and market stalls.

“Mrs Wheeler said the staff had really got behind the fund raising giving up their time to help at special events during the year.

“We were set a target of $6000 by the hospital to provide outdoor play equipment for the kids and we have passed that goal. This cheque for $7086.25 is just the beginning as we are already working towards this year’s contribution. It is very

rewarding to be able to help out the kids in hospital.”

The funds raised during the appeal traditionally go towards children’s hospitals and this is the first year they have been raised for the GDH. Doug Gilchrist from the GDH said he was very thankful for the generosity of the people of Gove and for the management and staff at Woolworths for their great efforts.

“This will be great for the children that are not restricted to their beds and it has easy access from the children’s ward. I’m sure they’ll get a great deal of pleasure from the new play equipment.” he said.

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Luke Hutchinson with his daughters Jordin, 10, Layla, 3, and Fray, 2.

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Luke Hutchinson, 26, said he had not had his hair cut for eight years and was a little concerned what his three daughters would think when they finally see him without his hair.

“Two of them have never seen me without them,” he said.

Luke will be having his head shaved on March 16 at the Gove Peninsula Surf Club where he had been a nipper since he was three years old.

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Man gives girls a lift while drunk A 22-YEAR-OLD man who was unrepresented at Nhulunbuy Magistrates Court pleaded guilty to driving while drunk and was fined $350, disqualified for six months and ordered to pay a levy of $40.

He was stopped on Jasper Road on January 29 and recorded a BAC reading of 0.118 per cent and told police he had been drinking at the Arnhem Club earlier and had seven bottles of beer.

The driver was stopped at 3.18am

and had three female and one male passengers and said he was just giving the girls a lift.

He said he did not have any excuse for drinking and driving but had been pacing himself and was not aware he was over the limit.

Magistrate Hilary Hannam said it was extremely important he did not drive while disqualified and the man said he could get a lift to work.

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No excuse for driving after drinking A MAN who represented himself was fined $300, disqualified from driving for six months and ordered to pay a $40 levy when he appeared at Nhulunbuy Magistrates Court on November 7.

He pleaded guilty to drink driving with a medium range blood alcohol content.

He was stopped on Banyan Road on

December 31 and registered a reading of 0.132 per cent. When asked by police if he had a reason to be drink driving he responded -’No - sorry mate’.

The man said there was no excuse for his actions.

Magistrate Hilary Hannam said there were very good reasons the laws were in place.

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Alilah Watts makes sure she has her regisitration sticker on her boat before the clean up this weekend.

By MARJO HALLOWELL THE Gove Boat Club (GBC) has registered as an official site as part of Clean Up Australia Day. March 4 will see Australians across the country cleaning up as part of this national campaign that started as Clean Up Sydney Harbour in 1989.

As part of the Clean Up in Gove any dinghies or tinnies or equipment left on the beachfront near the boat club will be removed and scrapped unless it is owned by a full member of the club and registered with them.

Registration is free with full membership and current members can collect their registration sticker during club opening hours. stickers must be visible on the outside stern of the boats.

The GBC is committed to cleaning up its lease area to supply a cleaner, safer beachfront for all.

They welcome any assistance from members of

the public, especially those who may have left their unwanted or unused dinghies on the beach.

Yachtsman Ian Kiernan was so disgusted at the state of some of the world’s harbours he visited in an around the world race in 1987 that in 1989 he decided to clean up his own backyard, Sydney Harbour. That clean-up saw 40,000 people cleaning up around the harbour and the following year Clean Up Australia kept the environmental message alive as 300,000 people joined in.

In 1993 with United Nations Environment Approval Clean Up The World was started. Today 120 countries take part with 35 million participants.

Since its inception the bulk of the materials, 33.3 per cent, have been plastics with 16.8 per cent papers, 14.5 per cent metals and 12.9 per cent glass.

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DIGITAL television was expected in Gove in 2013 but this has now been brought forward.

Community liaison officer at the Nhulunbuy Corporation Ace Rabukawaqa said they had decided not to wait for the Government process which would see Nhulunbuy at the end of the list of places to get the technology. “The installation will start in May and we expect to be up and running by June,� he said. “This represents an investment of $110,000 with $40,000 or that coming from SBS and the other $70,000 from the Corporation. “We just want to let the public know that we will be up and running by June and that they need to ensure they have the correct equipment for the changeover.�

Town Administrator Dr Ross Theedom said he had advised major retailers in Darwin that there could be a rush on digital set top boxes. “We alerted Harvey Norman, Retravision, Beta Electrical and The Good Guys so they would have enough stock for people from Nhulunbuy,� Dr Theedom said. “We are also investigating the viability of getting digital out to the communities as well at this stage it will only cover Nhulunbuy,� he said. “As well as the four free to air stations available on analogue, there will be at least 10 additional channels available�, Mr Rabukawaqa said. “Most people would have dual aerials but they need to check to ensure they will receive digital transmissions.�

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$130,000 kava haul over one weekend THREE men will appear in court following two separate kava seizures near the remote community of Bulman.

Bulman Police witnessed a car being driven suspiciously along the Central Arnhem Road at around 10.30 pm on Saturday February 18.

Acting sergeant Leighton Arnott said the Subaru, containing five people, was stopped approximately six kilometres north west of the Bulman community.

“A search warrant was executed on the vehicle during which police located five g of cannabis, a bottle of rum, more than four litres of wine and 38.36kg of kava in 1001 separate deal bags,” he said.

“The 51-year-old driver was charged with possessing cannabis in a public place, unlawfully supplying cannabis to another and possessing/supplying a commercial quantity of kava. He was bailed to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on April 2.”

Just 14 hours later police witnessed another suspicious vehicle approximately 32km south west of Bulman community.

“A Nissan Patrol was stopped and searched, locating 41.3kg of kava in 2043 separate deal bags,” Sgt Arnott said.

“The 62-year-old male driver and a 30-year-old male passenger were both charged with possessing/ supplying a commercial quantity of kava and were bailed to appear in the Maningrida Court on April 4.

“The kava seized in these two incidents could have reached up to $131,000 if sold in remote communities.

This was a great result for local members and once again shows our no nonsense approach to drug offenders.”

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On the beat with NT Police Boater swam to shore A COUPLE missing for around 12 hours after they set off in a dinghy were found safe and well in Alyangula last Friday.

Officer in charge of Alyangula Police Station senior sergeant Tony Deutrom said the 38-yearold man, his wife and a dog were first reported missingon Thursday night.

“Police were informed at about 7.20pm that a man, woman and a dog in a dinghy were in trouble near Flat Rock, approximately one kilometre off the beach,” Snr sgt Deutrom said.

“Fisherman in the area at the time heard their calls for help, however were unable to assist.

“Police searched for the vessel late into the night without success and recommenced the search at first light.

“Police were in the process of coordinating a sea and air search on Friday morning when we were told the missing pair had swum ashore.”

Snr sgt Deutrom said the couple set off on Thursday afternoon in a 15ft dinghy but due to bad weather and a lack of fuel they were unable to return to shore.

He said those venturing out to sea should follow basic marine safety rules.

“I can’t stress enough the importance of taking water safety seriously,” he said.

“When setting off, tell people where you’re heading. Take enough food, water and fuel to last you for several days.

“Take the appropriate safety equipment including EPIRBS and always check the weather and tides before leaving your house.”

The 38-year-old man was summonsed to appear at Alyangula Magistrates Court for failing to maintain essential marine safety equipment on his recreational vessel.

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Revamp for op shop completed THE Nhulunbuy Neighbourhood Community Centre charity shop has undergone some changes and is now re-open again for business.

Centre manager Rebecca Cran said the major change was to relocate the clothing racks along the outer walls and new shelving was installed in the centre.

“One major difference is that prams can now negotiate the aisles and everything is now much more visible,” she said.

“We really appreciate the donation of the shelving and glass cabinet by Darryl Stewart from the pharmacy.

“It makes the shop look so much cleaner and tidier. We are still holding

our special $1 days and always welcome donations of clothing, household items and furniture.”

Ms Cran said the furniture was generally stored in a shed but photos were available in the shop.

Tom Niven had done the welding and Marrion Niven is the team leader in the shop.

The shop, at the front of the centre, is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 2.30pm. Volunteers are being encouraged to come along to help out so they can open on a Saturday morning. Ms Cran said she was drawing up a roster and was keen to hear from anyone who could help out

once a month.

Proceeds from the shop go towards the running of the centre and the children’s programme of after school and vacation care as well as playground equipment.

The centre is used by a variety of groups including the Australian Breast Feeding Association every second Monday, Maternal Health on Tuesdays and Ninjutsu Martial Arts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The next project is to enclose the shop area and that is what they are currently raising funds for.

For further information or to volunteer your services contact 8987 2191.

Marrion Niven with Rebecca Cran in the revamped op shop.

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Continued warnings after Ross River Fever reported in Gove NHULUNBUY residents and visitors are being urged to protect themselves against mosquitoes after a number of cases of Ross River Virus (RRV) have been reported.

Two cases were reported in December with a further seven in January but none were reported this month.

RRV is a debilitating tropical, mosquito borne disease.

Murray Valley encephalitis and Kunjin virus is also of concern after chickens in the sentinel detection flock in the Katherine region indicated widespread infestations.

The flock are tested in liaison with the Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory and this finding, combined with similar recent Murray Valley encephalitis activity in sentinel chickens in northern WA, highlights the presence of the viruses and the consequent need for all proper precautions to be taken.

“The main mosquitoes that transmit Murray Valley encephalitis are the common banded mosquito and the floodwater mosquito,” Centre for Disease Control Director, Dr Vicki Krause said.

“The common banded and the floodwater mosquitoes mainly breed in grassy depressions and sewage ponds.

To avoid mosquito borne disease, residents are urged to use personal protection, and to avoid outdoor exposure around flooded areas - especially after sundown between now and the end of July.”

Dr Krause stressed the seriousness of Murray Valley encephalitis, saying that symptoms can include severe headache, high fever, drowsiness, tremor, seizures (especially in young children), and in some cases the disease progresses to delirium, coma, permanent brain damage or death.

“In young children, fever might be an early sign. If the child also has drowsiness, floppiness, poor feeding or general distress, parents should consult a doctor.”

To minimise mosquito problems in Nhulunbuy you should: ensure children are adequately protected against mosquito bites; avoid outdoor exposure around dusk, and at night, near rivers and areas of dense vegetation as well as other areas of high mosquito activity; consider bifenthrin insecticide barrier treatments by pest control companies for use around residential grounds; use mosquito proof accommodation and camping facilities at night; wear protective light coloured clothing with long sleeves, long trousers, and ankle protection with socks, between dusk and dawn in areas where mosquito bites are likely; use a protective repellent containing 20 per cent DEET or Picaridin and other mosquito protection devices as a supplement to protective clothing when out doors at night in areas of mosquito activity.

Residents are reminded that in order to stop mosquitoes breeding around the home it is recommended you regularly empty or remove drain plugs from all containers that hold water. This included maintenance of gutters, gardens, wading pools, empty pot plants and boats.

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New life members announced at the surf club

Steve and Dee Castelli were both acknowledged as life members of the surf club.

LIFE membership to the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club is not handed out freely and at the AGM last weekend four people were recognised for their contribution to the club.

Outgoing president Chris Putland said the life memberships were awarded to members who had been actively involved within the club for more than 15 years and in such an itinerant population.

They will not receive their awards until later in the year but they were recognised for the work they had already done.

Debbie Webb first joined in 1990 and had served in many positions including registrar, barbecue coordinator, age manager, and junior coordinator. Mr Putland said it was through her organisational skills the Friday night barbecues became a weekly event as she set up regular rosters . She had built up resources including a well fitted out kitchen. Her focus was on the kids and just made thing happen.

Bernie Whelan joined in 1996. She is currently the

chief instructor and has been an age manager and SLSCNT representative as well as serving on the Stinger Advisory Board. Mr Putland said he had four full pages listing all her awards and in 2010 she was made a life member with SLSCNT. “Whenever there is a job to be done she just gets in and does it,” he said.

DeeAnne Castelli joined in 1996 and has also held many positions including barbecue coordinator, age manager and assistant training officer. She works as an official and has many patrol hours every year. “She makes great scones and is also great with a paint brush,” Mr Putland said.

The fourth, and by no means the lest, was Steve Castelli.

“He has served as a trainer and assessor and has served many, many hours on patrol, including after hours.”

Mr Castelli responded for himself and wife Dee and said: “We are gob-smacked . This is a great honour. There are plenty of others in the club that are also deserving of this award.”

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The open mic night is proving to be popular at the Gove Boat Club.

Jammin’ ... I hope you like jammin’ too THE Gove Boat Club is holding an ‘open mic’ night on Saturday.

These are becoming very popular at the club and start at 3pm and go until 6pm or later if the demand is there.

Manager of the club Rod Watts said they have a wide variety of acts including thee Hog Shed Mob, and he is in his band Mojo Soul which is a new band in town, a variety of brother and sister acts as well as some up and coming young idols.

“The open mic music jam will be hosted by Mojo Soul and we invited others to put down their name and make some music. PA, drums, amps and instruments are supplied,” he said For more information contact Rod 0418 886 830 magicsailing@gmail.com

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JOINT DELIVERY OF THE SATELLITE SUBSIDY SCHEME AND THE HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE SCHEME TO REMOTE AUSTRALIA

Call for employers to participate Reinvent Your Career recruitment expo Expressions of interest are being sought from local employers to participate in the upcoming Reinvent Your Career recruitment expo in Brisbane on 24 & 25 March 2012.

The Digital Switchover Taskforce is seeking potential Service Providers to assist with the joint delivery of the Satellite Subsidy Scheme and the Household Assistance Scheme to eligible customers in the television license areas of Regional and Remote Western Australia, Darwin and the Northern Territory, Torres Strait and Remote Queensland from mid-2012 to late 2013.

The Taskforce has released a Pre-Release Notice via AusTender to advise potential Services Providers of two tenders it intends to release in the first half of 2012: 1) for Service Contractors and their installers to install satellite and terrestrial hardware in households; and

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2) for Local Community Contacts to assist with the Satellite Subsidy Scheme delivery in Remote Indigenous Communities.

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The Taskforce has also established a Digital Ready Service Provider Forum at www.forum.digitalready.gov.au for companies to post questions, advise on Scheme delivery strategies, identify consortium partners and promote their capabilities.

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The Pre-Release Notice is available at www.tenders.gov.au; reference DCON/11/267. All potential Service Providers must be registered with AusTender to receive future tender notices.

The Forum will be open for a limited time so register now.

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What’s On

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

FEBRUARY 2012 Wed 29 to Fri, Apr 20, 2012. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club – 2011-2012 XXXX Gold Billfish Tournament.

Wed 29. Women’s Aussie Rules training at Hindle Oval 2 from 5.30pm. Training for match on March 11, International Women’s Day. For 14 years and over.

Date to be confirmed: Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - Junior Fishing Clinic and Family Competition. Clinic Saturday - competition Sunday.

March Fri 2. World Prayer Day at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Sat 3. Clean Up Australia Day - at Gove Boat Club.

Sat 3. Musco Jam session at the Gove Boat Club 3-6pm.

Mon 5. Free Beginning Coaching workshop at CDU 6pm to 9.30pm.

Tue 6. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting.

Wed 7. Women’s Aussie Rules training at Hindle Oval 2 from 5.30pm. Training for match on March 11, International Women’s Day. For 14 years and over.

Sat 10. International Women’s Day – Macassans Restaurant 12.30pm. Ph 0457 807 340 to book.

Sun 11. Yacht racing at the Gove Boat Club. 12.30 sign on – 2pm start. Crew always welcome. Bedwell Blue Water Series.

Sun 11. Airnorth Ladies Fishing competition briefing at The Walkabout Lodge.

Mon 12. Free Beginning Coaching workshop at CDU 6pm to 9.30pm.

Sat 17. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Peninsula MX round 2 - 9am to noon.

Sat 17 & Sun 18. Airnorth Ladies Fishing competition.

Sat 17. Musco Jam session at the Gove Boat Club 3-6pm.

Thu 22. East Arnhem Business of the Year dinner at The Gove Country Golf Club from 6.30pm.

Sat 24. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by NPS Year 6 Canberra Excursion Group.

Sun 25. Yacht racing at the Gove Boat Club. 12.30 sign on – 2pm start. Crew always welcome. Bedwell Blue Water Series.

Sat 31. Musco Jam session at the Gove Boat Club 3-6pm.

 letters to the editor Leadership tussle a soap opera

For those who fought at Darwin The commemorations of the Japanese bombings on Darwin during WWII were held in Darwin on February 19.

Some residents from Gove went to Darwin to join in the memorial.

Andrew Guild decided to write a poem to remember the event.

For Those Who Fought at Darwin [Written for the anniversary of the attack upon Darwin during the Second World War]

By Andrew Guild.

‘Twas on the 19th of February ‘42 that the deadly Japanese struck Catching our soldiers unawares, poor Darwin was out of luck.

Planes with red discs bombed and strafed, killing military and civilian alike.

Sinking defenceless ships in the harbour, and at the city itself they did strike.

Our daring young men ran to their guns to shoot at the Japs with their flak, to knock down those planes right out of the sky who had dared to come and attack Over a few weeks, the Japs returned, and served it to us quite rough.

But the Aussies determinedly fought back and showed that they, too, were tough.

Later on, in New Guinea we met but this time we bloodied their nose.

And, fighting the Japs on a battlefield green, the legend of Kokoda arose.

We remember the brave men of Darwin, those who bled for us, in forty-two, To our heroes of the North who fought and died, we offer a heart-felt salute to you.

Electoral News

by NT Member for Nhulunbuy LYNNE WALKER

THE leadership tussle in the Federal Labor caucus last week unfolded as something akin to a soap opera dominating news headlines for most of the week and I’ve no doubt people are pleased that it’s all over with resounding support for Prime Minister Julia Gillard winning the ballot 71 to 31.

With that settled, Ms Gillard now needs to be allowed get on with the job of running the country with

the united support of her caucus and continuing with the Government’s important agenda to keep the economy buoyant as well as continuing to deliver reforms in the key areas like health and education. A tough job in minority government.

AMID this background the Territory parliament sat last week with important bills introduced and policy debated on a raft of matters but disappointingly, it was bad behaviour - and in particular, bad language - which grabbed the local media attention.

I happened to be in the chair as Deputy Speaker when a member of the opposition labelled a government member as ‘sexist and racist’. While there is a certain amount of latitude for name-calling - same as there

was in the classroom when I was a teacher - there has to be some boundaries and a line drawn in the sand.

I’M sure Queenslanders are also pleased that their attention on an upcoming state election can now resume with the poll scheduled for March 24.

This is also the date for local government elections in the Territory which includes, of course, candidates for the nearly four year old shires.

Nominations for candidates close at midday on Thursday March 1. I thank the elected members of the East Arnhem Shire, including senior Yirrkala man and EAS President, Banambi Wunugmurra, for their service and offer encouragement to all those nominating or re-nominating for the elections on March 24.

You have been in Gove too long...

A regular visitor to Gove has enjoyed Shelly Tonkin’s observations in ‘You know you’ve been in Gove too long’ and Terry Verrall has a few thoughts of his own.

When away from Gove * People ask “Is Nhulunbuy near Cairns or Brisbane?” * Mazda, Kia and Audi are types of car makes - and yes there is more than one

model - really! * People (nearly 99.9 per cent) don’t go to work in orange, blue or yellow. Honestly! * Six cars coming towards you and three cars behind is not a traffic jam. * There are roads that let two cars go the same way at the same time. Some even let three cars go the same way at the same time.

Wild about Gove

April Tue 3. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting.

Sat 7. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - working bee setting up for enduro - 9am to noon.

Sat 7. Nhunlunbuy Motor Cycle Club - junior coaching.

Sun 8. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - Enduro pony round 1 - 8 am to noon.

Sat 14. Musco Jam session at the Gove Boat Club 3-6pm.

Sat 21. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Gove Peninsula Tennis Club.

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NEWS

Walkabout renos officially opened THE Walkabout hosted their official opening on the weekend.

The opening was on Friday night followed by a day of specials on the Saturday with the ‘back of the truck’ sale offering customers bargains to mark the occasion.

Owners of the Walkabout John and Leah Tourish welcomed guests, including representatives from their suppliers, and friends from as far away as Canberra.

The Walkabout had undergone many renovations over the last few months with the Flinders Sports Bar opening up for business in September, followed by The Nhulun Bar in November and the bottle

shop in December.The Thirsty Camel signs are now all in place and the night club has also reopened.

The celebrations on the weekend marked the completion of all work with the exception of the sealed parking area which will need to wait until the dry season to be completed.

Mr Tourish said he hoped their customers were not inconvenienced too much by all the work that was done but now he felt they had much better facilities for all parts of the community.

“It was great to see all the suppliers come over and support the event,” he said.

“I hope they all had a great time.”

Skinnyfish Music wins Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award

John and Leah Tourish outside the Thirsty Camel bottleshop with their suppliers at the official opening

THE Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards winners were announced on Monday, February 20 and Darwin based record company Skinnyfish Music has won the Facilitator’s Prize for its dedication to promoting the music of Indigenous Australians.

Skinnyfish Music Managing Director Mark Grose said ,”When I received the phone call all I heard was Myer-Foundation-successful-award and all I could think of was which of our artists had won? When I realised that it was in fact an award to Skinnyfish Music I genuinely didn’t know what to say and my first reaction was what project could do with an extra financial boost?

“The award is important to us as it is recognition that what we are doing is significant and something that contributes to a greater outcome than the financial bottom line of a company.”

“We always get really excited when one of the artists we work with gets acknowledged and I love to sing from the rafters about it! In this case I feel completely humbled by the recognition and especially thankful to the people that submitted the nomination.”

Gurrumal from Elcho Island is just one of the artists represented by Skinnyfish Music which is a Darwinbased company which records and promotes the work of Indigenous musicians. The fundamental philosophy behind Skinnyfish is to empower Indigenous Australians to generate and pursue their own creative and economic activity.

Established 14 years ago by Mark Grose and Michael Hohnen the creative director Skinnyfish Music works in partnership with artists and their communities to produce music and take it to the wider world. The company’s aim is to provide opportunities while nurturing the talents of artists from communities across Australia, including the region from Timor to Tasmania - through recording, distribution, publishing and performance.

Skinnyfish Music recognises the value of music for its beauty and ability to bring people together to affect positive change in people and entire communities; its role in recording and preserving language; and its expression of traditional and modern culture. Through the highest level of artistic endeavour and quality production, Skinnyfish is committed to presenting the music from indigenous Australia to national and international audiences.

As music is increasingly recognised as a vehicle for communication and engagement, Skinnyfish has a strong emphasis on training and community development projects in the homelands of its artists. Through special projects such as song-writing workshops, video clip production and performance, important messages about health, education and well being are conveyed through music.

These projects form an essential part of Skinnyfish Music’s belief that music can be used as an agent for change in remote communities.

Skinnyfish is committed to building long term relationships with musicians their families and communities and connecting with Australian and international artists, private organisations, government departments and many other associations which have significant influence on indigenous communities. Skinnyfish Music strives to maximise the positive impact that music can have on people’s lives while providing a window to the world that highlights the richness of indigenous Australian culture.

Actor, comedian, composer Eddie Perfect has taken out the Individual Award of the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards, while groundbreaking Adelaide children’s theatre company Windmill Theatre has been recognised with the Group Award.

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WALKABOUT OPENING

PHOTOS: MARJO HALLOWELL

Darryl Stewart and Damien Vawser with John Tourish.

Frank Clancy and Leah Tourish at the opening.

Dave Collins, Pat Flanegan, Steve Josh and Lee-Anne Clancy.

Pat Flanegan and Lee Portelli at the opening.

Jenny Glover and Bonita Josh join in the celebration at the Walkabout.

Sally and Chris Putland call into the Walkabout for the opening.

Brad Carey and Lesley Mallard at the opening at the Walkabout.

Lee Portelli and John Tourish were all smiles on the opening night.

Shane Rust from Lion, Scott Simpson from Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Pat McVee from Carlton United Brewery.

Tony Weldon and Dave Collins at the official opening.

Peter Mallard and Shane Kelly worked on the renovations.

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David Suter and Belinda Howie at the Walkabout.

Progressive dinner, rotary club

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Steve and Dee Castelli at the dinner.

President elect Lyn Whitford at the dinner.

Fabio and Maria Zuglian at the dinner.

Pam Bottrell and Esther Rika enjoy the entree’s in Klyn Street.

Tim Stacey with club president Barry Scott.

Ellie McKenzie, Marcia Bennett and Sue Colquhoun catch up at the dinner.

Bev Wenitong and Marion Weatherley at the first course of the progressive dinner.

Rotarian Peter Chilcott chats with Paul Evans.

Johhny Rika amd Min Maloney at the progressive dinner.

Di Heenan-Jalil and Tim Stacey serve up the entrees.

Arafura Times

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THURSDAY 01 FRIDAY 02

4:00 Basketball: WNBL 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 The Old Guys 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:00 Dragons’ Den 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Minuscule: The Vegetable Garden 6:05 Grand Designs Revisited: Suffolk 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (NT) 8:00 QI: Games 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Phryne and Dot’s train trip to the country is derailed by a gruesome murder. From her new home in St Kilda, Phryne sifts through the clues until she discovers her unassuming murderer.

9:30 Luther: Luther must grapple between saving his colleague from the clutches of a psychotic killer and rescuing a colleague’s daughter from the dangerous world of prostitution.

10:30 Lateline 11:15 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight: Adam Hills returns to Gordon Street with his unique take on the traditional tonight show - monologue, interviews and top musical acts, plus the added excitement of spontaneous and unpredictable interactions with the audience.

12:15 Rage

5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 Danoz Direct 12:00 Hi-5 12:30 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 4:30 National News 5:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 6:00 Friday Night Football: Parramatta Eels Vs Brisbane Broncos 8:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 10:30 Movie: “Blood Work” (M v,l) - Retired FBI profiler Terry McCaleb, who has recently had a heart transplant, is hired to investigate the death of a woman whose heart Terry now has.

He soon realises that the murder was not random but that the killer is a serial killer Terry was trailing for years in the FBI. 12:40 CSI: Miami: “Won’t Get Fuelled Again” (M v) - When gasoline gets so expensive that Miami’s residents are Literally killing for it, the CSIs come face to face with one of the city’s most sadistic crime rings. Starring David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez and Jonathan Togo.

1:40 Spyforce: “The Trader” (PG) - Spyforce operatives Erskine and Gunther are faced with the task of breaking out of New Guinea, and escorting a small party to safety.

2:35 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:05 Danoz Direct / 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 All For Kids 1:00 V8 Supercars 2012 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away: Roo prepares her pitch, only to find out Harvey lied and Romeo decides to join the Surf Comp circuit.

Meanwhile, Sasha is finding it hard to deal with the drama her family is being put through.

7:00 Better Homes And Gardens - Live the good life - for less! Secrets to building an amazing home for $85,000. Fast Ed’s super saver steak with seeded mustard sauce. Karen Martini goes Mexican at Melbourne’s Food and Wine Festival, opening today.

8:30 Movie: “TBA” 10:30 Movie: “The Scorpion King” (M v) - A ruthless warlord resolves to rid the desert of its few remaining tribes, prompting them to seek the help of a legendary assassin to bring the despot to justice by removing the source of his power - a beautiful but deadly sorceress.

12:30 Movie: “The Operator” (M s,v) - An aggressive criminal attorney meets his match when a mysterious woman wreaks her revenge, slowly unravelling his life.

2:30 Infomercials / 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Secrets Of The Shanghai Cosmopolitan 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: Insects, a Thai Delicacy 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Wales: Border To Border 8:30 God In America: A New Eden 9:30 As It Happened: Apocalypse: The Second World War: The Noose 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Lower City” (MAV s,v,a,d) - In Portuguese. When prostitute Karinna accepts a ride to Bahia on Deco and Naldinho’s cargo boat, sexual services are part of the arrangement. Both men quickly become enamoured with her and seek the means to take her away from her life as a prostitute and pole dancer.

12:50 Movie: “Running Wild” (M l,v) - In Korean. An unstable and violence-prone cop and an ambitious district attorney find themselves on a collision course, both setting out to get the same mob boss who has political aspirations following a stint in prison.

3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 (NT) 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Movie: “My House In Umbria” (PG) 2:40 Robbery Under Arms 5:00 Winter In Yellowstone 5:55 At The Movies: Short Cuts 6:10 Minder: A Matter Of Life And Debt 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Where There’s Smoke: When a serious criminal was killed in a fatal fire at London’s Union club in 1996, a wall of silence among witnesses and associates plagued the investigation. With fresh information UCOS reopens the case.

8:30 Spooks: Ghosts from the past come back to haunt MI5 chief Harry Pearce, forcing him into a shocking revelation about his time as a spy during the Cold War. 9:35 The Jonathan Ross Show: Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music.

10:20 Ashes To Ashes: All hell has broken loose at Fenchurch East prison; the inmates are rioting and Gene is ready to go in all guns blazing to teach the lags a lesson.

11:15 Rage: Guest Programmer

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Getaway 10:00 Alive And Cooking 10:30 Children’s Programs 2:00 Australian Athletics Tour 2012 4:00 Garden Gurus 4:30 South Aussie With Cosi 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:00 Movie: “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” (PG v) - Tim Burton brings his imaginative style to the much loved Roald Dahl classic about eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka and Charlie, a good-hearted boy from a poor family who lives in the shadows of Wonka’s extraordinary factory.

9:30 Movie: “Crocodile Dundee II” (PG l,v) 11:45 Movie: “Once Upon A Time In The Midlands” (M l,v) - After seeing his ex-girlfriend turn down a nationally televised marriage proposal, a small-time crook (Carlyle) returns to his hometown to try and win back her heart.

1:45 Movie: “The Driver” (M v) - A man who dresses like an Ivy Leaguer is known for his ability to drive a getaway car in a hold-up. A cop, obsessed with the idea of catching him, sets up a bank robbery with the help of some crooks.

2:45 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:15 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 11:30 V8 Xtra 12:00 V8 Supercars 2012 4:00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Movie: “TBA” 8:45 Movie: “Total Recall” (M v,l) 11:00 Movie: “The Vanishing” (M v,l) - When holidaying young couple, Jeff and Diane, take a break at a crowded rest area, Jeff’s world is turned upside down when Diane mysteriously vanishes. Perplexed by her disappearance, Jeff spends the next several years trying to find out what happened to her.

Unable to move on without answers, his search becomes an obsession, leading him on a deadly trail to uncover her true fate.

1:10 Movie: “Farewell, My Love” (MA v,l) - A young woman sets out to seek revenge on a Russian crime family who killed her family when she was a child.

3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz: “Hidden Epidemic: When Bloating Is A Sign Of Something Toxic” Dr Oz discusses bloating with talk show host Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Then, Dr Oz discusses ulcers and how they relate to stress.

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Giselle 2:50 Art In The 21st Century: Compassion 3:50 The Beauty Of Maps: Medieval Maps: Mapping The Medieval Mind 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Hot Cities: Surviving The Storm 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Monster Moves: Mammoth Machines 8:30 RocKwiz: Toby Martin & Sarah Kelly 9:15 Mad Men: “The Frog / Guy Walks Into An Advertising Agency” - In the wake of the death of Betty’s father, Sally begins to misbehave, much to Betty and Don’s dismay. Pete tries to work a new angle into his business dealings, and an odd dream has a strange effect on Betty, who is about to go into labour. / The agency’s British owners pay a surprise visit to Sterling Cooper. Ken brings a riding lawnmower into the office, with disastrous consequences. Meanwhile, after tendering her resignation, Joan finds out that her husband has failed in his career as a surgeon.

11:05 Movie: “Storm” (M v,a) - DD, a freelance journalist, is content with not taking responsibility for anyone but himself. Then the mysterious Lova entices him into a dark conspiracy that shatters his reality, revealing a secret war that threatens to destroy Stockholm and forcing him into a series of horrific events.

1:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 7:00 NTFL 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia Shorts: Towra Team 1:10 Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures In Architecture: Pleasure 2:00 The Ascent Of Money: Blowing Bubbles 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Preliminary Final 5:00 How Earth Made Us: Wind 6:00 Best Of Collectors 6:30 Compass: The Smile Within 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Great Expectations 8:30 Midsomer Murders: A Rare Bird - When a bird watcher is found dead, Barnaby and Jones investigate. Was his obsession with ornithology to blame - or something more sinister?

10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Murder On The Ballarat Train 11:00 Movie: “The Golden Bowl” (M a,s) - A rich widower and his daughter both marry, only to discover their respective mates are entangled with one another in romantic intrigue, seduction and deceit.

1:05 Order In The House 2:10 Movie: “The Seventh Victim” (M a) - While searching for her missing sister, a woman discovers links to devil worship.

3:20 Rage

5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Wild World Of Sports 9:30 The Sunday Footy Show 10:30 Sunday Football: Warriors Vs Manly Sea Eagles 12:30 One Day Series - First Final 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 One Day Series - First Final 5:30 TBA 10:30 The Apprentice: “A Knight On Broadway” (PG l) - The celebrity contestants are assigned to sell tickets to Broadway shows in a challenge highlighted by a testy argument, one celeb donning a knight’s costume and a rush through jammed Big Apple traffic.

12:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Adults Only 20 to 1: “Sex On The Screen” (M s,l,n) - Hosted

by Bert Newton, counting down the sexiest moments on the screen. The best of film and television, these are the moments that pushed the boundaries and made us blush. From nudity to sexual tension, this countdown has it all – and then some.

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 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 World’s Strictest Parents 10:30 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 11:30 V8 Supercars 2012 4:00 Special: A Lion Called Christian 5:00 Going Bush 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 7:30 The Force - Behind The Line 8:00 Bones: “The Twist In The Twister” (M) 9:00 Castle: “Cops & Robbers / Knockdown” (M) - When Castle and Martha are taken hostage by bank robbers, Beckett desperately tries to rescue them - which proves quite difficult with the hostage negotiator watching her every move. Then, the retired lead detective on Beckett’s mother’s homicide case is gunned down after telling her that he has new information.

11:00 Forensic Investigators - Australia’s True Crimes 12:00 The Real Seachange 12:30 Special: Great Planes Of The World 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 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 2012 Australian MTB Championships 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Cotton Accress The Atlantic 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Becoming Human: First Steps 8:30 Fukushima: Is Nuclear Power Safe? - Six months after the explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant and the release of radiation there, Professor Jim Al-Khalili sets out to discover whether nuclear power is safe.

9:30 Movie: “Amreeka” (M d,l) - In Arabic And English. When a Palestinian mother and her 16-year-old son immigrate to small town Illinois during the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, they face the hardships of racism, discrimination and unemployment in their adopted homeland.

11:15 Movie: “The Queen Of Sheba’s Pearls” (M l,s) - In English.

Set in post-war England, a mysterious woman arrives at the Prettys’ rural family home on the eve of young Jack’s 16th birthday. Her remarkable likeness to Jack’s mother, Emily, who tragically died in an accident eight years ago both baffles and unsettles the family. She even wears the same pearls that Emily wore.

1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

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7:00 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 Packed To The Rafters 9:00 Castle 10:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 11:00 Royal Pains 12:00 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

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8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Three Monkeys” (MA l) - In Turkish. When a politician falls asleep at the wheel and accidentally kills a man, he gets his chauffeur to take the blame in return for some money. While the chauffeur is in prison, his wife has an affair with the politician, with bloody consequences.

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In the vein of Saving Private Ryan, this multi-award winning drama gives a chilling insight into the atrocities of war. An ex-soldier is haunted by the painful memories of events that took place during the Falkland Islands War of 1982.

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5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Kitchen Whiz 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Classified Materials Turbulence” (PG s) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Monopolar Expedition” (PG s) 7:30 RBT 8:00 TBA 10:00 CSI: Miami: “Wheels Up” (M) - A female Roller Derby competitor is murdered during a match when she visits the locker room after becoming sick on the track.

11:00 Weeds: “The Dark Time” (MA l,d,s) - Celia confronts Nancy about Aguatecture. Nancy responds by holding a knife to Celia’s throat and chasing her out, in full view of Shane.

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CROSSWORD No. 87

SUDOKU No. 87

Your Lucky

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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.

Be careful not to get stuck in a rut. A decision which you have been putting off for the last few weeks may be preventing you from taking the next step in your life.

Romance. You will find out soon enough whether a new admirer is going to stay the course. In the meantime, just enjoy all the extra attention you are getting!

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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.

Most aspects of your life are in good shape at the moment, but one area needs some urgent attention. Time spent away from home will give you a chance to see everything in perspective. Romance. An unkind comment by your partner may have contributed to your worries. You have to find out what was behind this immediately.

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.

A long running dispute with your boss may come to a head this week. Keep cool and try not to get too upset if you are criticised. Romance. A surprise from your partner will help to cement your relationship after a recent row.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

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.

The loss of a personal possession will upset you for a while. There is a reason why this object went missing, however.

You will find it again when the time is right. Romance. You may find it a little harder than usual to express your feelings. A powerful aspect to Mercury at the end of the week will help you to communicate with others.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

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.

A person whom you hardly know will give you an unexpected piece of advice. You can take most of what this person says with a pinch of salt, but one observation will be worth taking seriously. Romance. Don’t let a minor frustration throw you off course. You may not be feeling your usual self at the moment, and will give up far too easily.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

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!

Be careful that other people don’t take advantage of your good nature. You are a kind person but you need to be careful that your good nature isn’t taken advantage of by the wrong person. Romance. Your partner’s ability to understand you will help to bring you both closer together. You will appreciate the interest they have in your life.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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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An unlucky streak will soon be at an end: a favourable aspect to Jupiter around the middle of the week will soon put you back on track. Until then, make sure that you don’t take any big risk. Romance. A decision by your partner may not be as irrational as it first seems. Trust to their judgement, at least this time.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

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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.

FOR KIDS

FINDWORD No. 87

Your  Lucky

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. 87

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.

Don’t let a problem with your finances get out of hand. Some unexpected bills may have thrown you off balance. Do your best to reduce the amount of money which you are spending on luxuries. Romance. A compliment from an admirer will help to make you feel more confident today. This person may be keener on you than they might admit.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A powerful aspect to Neptune later in the week will help you to read between the lines and understand what is going on around you. You will need all your powers of intuition to sort out a recent crisis. Romance.

A person whom you met some time ago through a social club will crop up in an unexpected place.

You will be be wanting to see a lot more of this person.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Your ability to be flexible will help you to pull through. A change in plan may work out in the end so long as you are able to adapt quickly and take advantage of the new opportunity. Romance. An event which happens later in the week will help you to understand a strange dream. Make sure that you take note of the people who were in your dream.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You have been working very hard at work recently, and other people have been quick to notice. Don’t spoil your prospects for promotion by stepping out of line.

Romance. You will value your partner’s sensitive approach to a situation which might otherwise be difficult to deal with.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

A difficult aspect to Pluto may bring more secrets out of the closet than you have been anticipating. Keep a clear head and don’t try to cover anything up which needs to come out into the open. Romance. A slightly weird remark from your partner could take you by surprise. Be sure to not judge the situation too soon.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FRIDAY, March 2 at 7.15pm for 7.30pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church Speaker: Mrs Eleanor Sampson All welcome – Enquiries Maggie 0400 756 615

Annual General Meeting When: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Where: 15 Sandalwood Avenue Time: 7:30pm Purpose of AGM is to elect a new committee.

All positions will be declared vacant.

Current and new members welcome.

For further information please contact FRED ROWE on 0417 080 579 or fredntash@iinet.net.au

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 8pm @ 9 Satral Avenue Inquiries please contact Dan Wagg on 0409 679 938

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ROTARY QUIZ NIGHT 2012 To all our sponsors, Friends of Rotary and our loyal supporters.

We thank you each and everyone.

3C’s Café 8EAR Gove FM Arafura Times Arnhem Land Bowls Club Auslec East Arnhem IGA Expressions Boutique & Beauty Gemma Porteous Gils Graphic Solutions GIS Gove Girri Gove Pharmacy Gove Takeaway Guys of Gove Kaymanyan Café Laynhapuy Homelands Association Lynne Walker MLA Munch & Crunch New Look Beauty Salon Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited Partylite – Maria Slatter Peninsula Bakery and Café Qantas – Chris Putland (also the MC on the night) Rio Tinto Alcan Studio E’Star Creations Tackle World Gove The Arnhem Club Toll Marine Logistics Walkabout Lodge Woolworths Yirrkala Banana Farm

IMPORTANT NOTICE The GBC has registered as a Clean Up Australia Day site.

On Sunday, March 4, 2012, any dinghies/tinnies or equipment on the boat club beachfront will be removed and scrapped; unless it is owned by a full member and registered with the GBC. Registration is free with full membership. Current members can collect their registration sticker during club opening hours. The sticker must be visible on the outside stern of your vessel.

The GBC is committed to cleaning up its lease area and supplying a cleaner, safer beachfront.

Your assistance in removing your unused or unwanted dinghies from the beach (on or before Sunday, March 4) is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, GBC Committee

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10AM MONDAY

Community Assistance and Partnerships Programme 2012 Round 1 of our Community Assistance Programme will be closing for application submissions on 29 February 2012 Rio Tinto Gove’s Community Assistance Programme provides assistance for programmes, events and partnerships which contribute to the sustainable development of the Gove region.

Rio Tinto Gove will give preference to projects that: • have sustainable actions • benefit the local community • have a strong commitment to health, safety and/or the environment • demonstrate a good level of organisation • demonstrate effort has been made to collect funds and support from a range of sources.

Round 1 funding applications will be reviewed during March 2012.

You can obtain a copy of the application kit by contacting Community Relations on: Telephone: 08 8987 5367 Fax: 08 8987 5250 Email: christine.wallace-gove@riotinto.com or rtagovecommunity@riotinto.com In person: Communities & External Relations Building John Flynn Drive, Industrial Estate.

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Areas affected Sub 25, Sub 89, Sub 90 Leach Rd. Bunggulwuy Cct. Wuyal Rd, 15-23 odds & 32-38 evens Pera Cct, 15-29 odds & 22-42 evens Klyn Cct, 25-47 odds & 16-28 evens Rio Tinto Alcan will be carrying out essential maintenance to the electricity network during this planned outage. The power may be restored earlier if possible so always treat it as being live. Due to unforeseen circumstances this power outage may be cancelled.

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CCTV upgrade keeping the town centre under scrutiny The new Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system in Nhulunbuy is now operational offering the scrutinisers of the videos much clearer images.

At the Chamber of Commerce gala dinner last October business operators were told of a new CCTV system that was to be installed.

Compliance officer at the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited Rick Stephen said it had taken longer than anticipated, however, the coverage had also been increased as there were also additional cameras.

As yet a camera has not been installed at the skate park although at the dinner in October Mr Stephen assured Eva Cantrell the NCL would be installing at least one camera there thus allaying her constant concern over vandalism in the park.

Elephants the solution to gamba grass?

AN Australian scientist, looking to solve the problems of rampant bush fires and introduced grass species in Australian grasslands has made the radical suggestion that wild African elephants should be introduced.

Professor David Bowman, an environmental scientist at the University of Tasmania, was published last week in the journal Nature considering a radical solution to the problems of bush fires and feral flora in Australia.

“The piece is intentionally challenging,” Prof Bowman said. “I realise that there are major risks associated with what I am proposing,” he says. “But the usual approaches to managing these issues aren’t working.”

He has opted for elephants because one major source of fuel for wildfires in northern Australia is gamba grass - a giant African species that is too big for native fauna and even feral buffalo to handle.

“Gamba grass is a great meal for elephants or rhinoceroses. The idea of introducing elephants may seem absurd, but the only other methods likely to control gamba grass involve using chemicals or physically clearing the land, which would destroy the habitat,” he said.

“Using mega-herbivores may ultimately be more practical and cost-effective, and it would help to conserve animals that are threatened by poaching in their native environments.”

Nhulunbuy Town Board Inc.

Report – Meeting 21 February, 2012 The Town Board equipment has been set met on Tuesday, 21 up and is being tested at the moment to make February 2012. sure that it is working Topics discussed at properly.

February’s meeting • Digital TV: The were – Board was advised that • Dentist: The Town the possible installation Board was advised that date for digital rethe NT Oral Health transmission will be Service is in final stages around May/June this of negotiations with year. The Corporation a potential dentist for will advertise soon to Nhulunbuy. Residents let everyone know how are reminded that they this will affect them. can visit the public dentist with dental • Feral dogs: There are emergencies until the still feral dogs about in private dentist is on town that pose a danger and the Corporation is board. addressing this issue.

• WIFI Hotspot at Residents can contact Airport: The hotspot the Corporation if they

do spot these dogs • Catholic Church so that they can be corner: The Board was advised that the captured. beautification project • 40 Year has been programmed Celebrations: There for this year. are various events being planned for this • Playground: The year. This includes Board was advised a formal dinner for that work on the invited guests in the development of the tradition of the 1st Ark Park playground and 25th anniversaries has been programmed of Nhulunbuy; a for this year and will family fun day at the probably commence in swimming pool on 1 the dry season.

July (Territory Day) with bouncy castle, rock climbing, the pool inflatable etc.; art prize in the Peninsula Festival; a youth film festival and a banner competition.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.52am.

The next Town Board meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 20 March 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

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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: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 nhulunbuyba@gmail.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

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

Thu 1

Time 0044 0710 1313 1906

Time 0116 0749 1356 1939

Ht 3.11 1.10 2.66 1.38

1ST QTR

Ht 3.05 1.17 2.48 1.54

Fri 2 Time 0154 0839 1455 2020

Sat 3 Ht 2.96 1.25 2.32 1.71

Time 0243 0945 1625 2121

Sun 4 Ht 2.86 1.30 2.24 1.84

Time 0347 1106 1810 2247

Mon 5 Ht 2.79 1.29 2.30 1.90

Time 0503 1226 1925

Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries

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

Time 0023 0616 1330 2010

W/E Feb 19 W/E Feb 19 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage

Day

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

Monday 13/02

4267

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783

Tuesday 14/02

4312

1135

Wednesday 15/02

4159

1094

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272

Thursday 16/02

4439

1168

4100

1079

339

89

Friday 17/02

4413

1161

4600

1211

-187

-50

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

Saturday 18/02

3710

976

4800

1263

-1090

-287

3832

1008

3700

974

132

34

7666 30100

7922

-968

-256

Sunday 19/02

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

Tue 6 Ht 2.80 1.19 2.44

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

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

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 29

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

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

Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: A/President Barry Scott P: 0418 808 357, 0499 054 850

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

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

Ht 1.83 2.90 1.05 2.62

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

TOTAL

29132

4700

1237

-433

-114

4100

1079

212

56

4100

1079

59

15

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

Weather details o

1123

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 20 32.1 24.6 0.4 Tuesday 21 31.1 24.4 NIL Wednesday 22 32.0 24.8 NIL Thursday 23 32.4 25.2 NIL Friday 24 32.5 24.3 NIL Saturday 25 30.4 24.7 TCE Sunday 26 31.4 24.4 3.0 Monthly total rainfall to date: 107 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 26

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1011.2 hPa on Monday Min: 1004.8 hPa on Saturday Averages for the month February Max temp: 31.3 Min temp: 24.5 Rainfall: 295.4 mm

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Eight Gove swimmers selected for NT titles

By MICHAEL STIMPSON SATuRdAy February 18 saw the Gove Barras Amateur Swimming Club come together at the Gove Aquatic Centre for their third meet of the 2012 season.

This event held significance as the swimmers last chance to qualify for the NT Titles to be held in darwin in March. It also marked the switch from day time competition to twilight meets which, despite some lighting issues, was a raging success.

Paul Schindler NT Swimming head coach was on deck to guide the swimmers through last minute preparations in addition to conducting school based training programmes. Paul also stayed

on until the Wednesday following the meet providing valuable tips and training expertise at Barra’s sessions.

The afternoon kicked off with parents and coaches participating in a two hour training session conducted

by Paul Carter of NT Swimming.

This training saw our club coaches and parents trained in all facets of officiating at swim meets.

As a result the times achieved by Gove swimmers at Barra’s meets are now officially recognised by Swimming Australia and NT Swimming. The Gove Barra’s Swimming Club would like to express its thanks to both Paul’s and NT Swimming for the ongoing support.

Once the swimming got underway the kids set about proving just how

much hard work they had been putting in over the Christmas and new year break. A large group of Barra’s have been hitting the pool deck at 6.30am three days a week since late January in addition to those in the afternoon sessions.

Once the starter’s pistol fired all onlookers were treated to a determined display of swimming from an impressively eager squad. From the outset personal bests were blown away and as the afternoon faded to evening there was a definite buzz around pool deck about the depth of improvement being witnessed.

Here are a few statistics to demonstrate just how far these young athletes have come: 40 swimmers took part

in the meet; 108 personal best times were set; 15 swimmers achieved personal bests over 10 seconds faster than previous; young Lara Stimpson topped that list carving an amazing 32.04s off her previous best in the 100m breastroke.

Eight swimmers - dean dreyer (Groote Eylante), Jack Kirby, Tayla dowzard, Marika dobell, Alex donovan, Charlize Appo and darcy Lane will represent Gove at the NT titles in March.

At the rate some of these Barra’s are improving it may pay to start checking out flights to Brazil in 2016.

Parents and swimmers enjoyed a tasty barbecue once the swimming action had finished and some time to

proudly reflect great achievements.

Rounding out the night presentations were made to all that had achieved personal bests in addition to three coaches’ awards. Tahli Stimpson (junior), Liam Arckoll (intermediate) and Jesse Chamberlain (senior) were aptly chosen by head coach, Clare Jones-Bishop who was also honoured for her immeasurable contribution to the Barra’s family.

In closing it is with some sadness that the Barra’s say farewell to Clare and family. Clare’s contribution to the club has been immense and as she and her family embark on life’s next adventure all Barra’s swimmers and parents send their heartfelt thanks and best wishes.

ABOVE: Nick Twomey gets some air.

RIGHT: Peter McCormack demonstrates his skills.

Devlin Waterhouse on the weekend.

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Junior Riders at the start of the ride.

AFL season 2012 about to begin

Motorcycle club now registered

By TANYA FOSTER NHuLuNBuy Motorcycle Club held its third 2012 event on Sunday February 26. due to recent rains the track was nice and dust free and riders enjoyed a smooth ride after the previous days working bee. Thanks to all the people that turned up on Saturday to lend a hand and special thanks to Manfield Colair for the use of the bob cat. It was much appreciated. The club has now been officially registered as a club and membership forms are now available.

Single memberships is only $80 for 12 months and family membership only $100 for up to five riders per family.

Membership offers rewards to families and single members to be able to ride in a safe controlled environment and share the knowledge of other riders and compete within the club.

Junior coaching sessions are planned for 2012.

Big thanks for today’s effort go to the flag marshals and volunteers at today’s event.

The next event is on Saturday March 17 which is junior/senior motocross.

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Yirrkala in focus at Queenscliff championships

By MARJO HALLOWELL FIVE Yirrkala lifesavers competed in the interstate championships at Queenscliff, NSW, earlier this year and were the centre of much media attention.

Wunyangga Wanambi, Dhimurru Mununggurr, Gudalum Mununggurr, Banguyarri Wunungmurraa and Yirrmal Marika were competing in the the first competition since Yirrkala’s

Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club (WDSLSC) was founded in 2009 as the first life saving club in a remote indigenous community.

They were featured on ABC and SBS, on ABC National radio and in the Manly Daily and Koori Mail.

AS well as competing in the competitions they also had a very busy five days seeing the sights of Sydney. They visited Taronga Park Zoo, china town

and went to the movies. They also sailed on the harbour on a yacht and visited Bondi Beach where they were filmed for possible inclusion in an upcoming episode of Bondi Rescue.

The team competed in beach events as they had not been training for very long so did not have the time to train for the water based events.

Yirrmal Marika said there were crocodiles, box jellyfish and hot

PHOTOS BY HARVEY ALLISON families proud. It’s great.”

The three young men and two - harv@harvpix.com young women competed in the beach flags, relay and sprint events.

In December they were looking for funding to be able to the tune of $11,000 to be able to compete and a number of local organisations assisted the team. They were Miwatj Health , the Gumatj Association, Anglicare, Nhulunbuy Rotary Club, East Arnhem Shire Council and the Arnhem Early Learning Centre.

The team was accompanied by Mangatjay Yunupingu as senior culLEFT: Walngawu Djakamirri tural advisor, Scott Beverstock the vice NT team members Wunyangga chairman/manager/coach and Burrkitj Wanambi, Banguyarri Ngurruwuthun as assistant coach.

Wunungmurra, Gudalum The Yolngu club president Djawa Mununggurr, Dhimurru Burarrawanga said, “The WDSLSC Mununggurr, and Yirrmal is a symbol of reconciliation and Marika with Mangatjay understanding between two cultures Yunupingu (senior cultural in the Territory. The club embodies advisor), Scott Beverstock this through both Yolngu and Balanda (vice chairman/manager/coach) (European) members practicing the and Burrkitj Ngurruwuthun skills of surf life saving in remote (assistant coach).

Arnhem Land” Mr Beverstock said the experience ABOVE: Some of the action. for the three boys and two girls was invaluable.

“They were competing against sands that hampered their efforts in the wet season when the water was some of the top athletes in surf lifesaving in the country and did very well. off limits.

“Down in our country, there’s lots Hopefully once the season re-starts and lots of crocodiles and jellyfish,” they will be able to hone their water skills,” he said. he said.

“Like most clubs we rely heavily “It makes it hard. We have to stay on the sand. Training in the sand is on assistance from volunteers so if anyone is interested in helping out really hot.

“It is really good making my family the club they can contact me on 0427 proud and my mates are making their 158 693.”

Nippers recognised for long service THE Gove Peninsula Surf Club held its annual general meeting on Sunday and recognised all current club members that had a long service history as a junior in the movement.

Those that had accumulated seven years service before the age of 18 were those recognised with certificates presented

by Emma Putland.

The recipients were Pia Lynch, Sam Smith, Savanne Canobie, Jade Kelly, Lachlan Mallard, Sally Naughton, Tom Pearce, William Pickett, Alice Rudolph, Emma Whelan, Maddie Barnett, Luke Hutchinson, Keegan Kelly, Matt Mallard, Emma Putland, Mitch Putland, Sam Putland and Scott Whelan.

Outgoing president Chris Putland said the nippers hung around as they grew older and continue to contribute to the club.

“They are valuable members of the club raising funds and awareness and ensure the future of the club,” he said.

Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club

Those who had a long junior membership within the Surf LIfesaving Club Movement at the special presentation on Sunday.

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The Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club board and members would like to express their appreciation to the following sponsors for their support of the five youths, coach, assistant coach and senior cultural advisor with their attendance at National Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships in Manly, NSW, last month. Without the kind and generous contributions from these sponsors it would not have been possible for these indigenous youths to participate and be a part of making Surf Life Saving history.

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WHAT’S ON

@ TAC…

W A R D E G y l D k A B e e W e h T E C S Jackpot $2500 L U O B GO ! s e z i r P t Grea

EVERY SATURDAY Tickets on sale from 11am.

Drawn at 1.30pm.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT…

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

80s DANCE PARTY!

Don’t miss out! This Thursday from 5.30pm

Heaps of prizes on the wheel!

Kools Takeaway Open at midday, every day ‘til 9pm

COMP L O O P EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT EVERY MONDAY NIGHT

Dress up prizes to be won!

KARAOKE NIGHT!

DARTS

EVERY THURSDAY WITH GRANT! 

OPEN 7 NIGHTS FROM 6PM

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Lunch Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 noon (reservations advised)

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ALL FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

NRLTIPPING COMP

starts this week!

Got to be in it to win it!

Arnhem Club “Bottle O” Bottleshop Specials Specials start Monday, February 27  Finish Sunday, March 4 Jim Beam Bourbon 700ml

bottle

$3499

Bundy Rum 700ml Carlton Dry stubs carton

$4799

Hahn Super Dry stubs carton

$5099

XXXX Summer Bright stubs carton

$4799

Carlton Mid 30 pack cans carton

$4799 bottle $3499

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

20 – Arafura Times

29 Feb - 6 Mar 2012