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Arafura Times

$2 – EDITION 873, 8 - 14 February 2012

NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA

BFFs replace tears on first day By MARJO HALLOWELL

Hannah Rika and Kira Giles at their first day at Nhulunbuy Christian College. For those not up with the language of the youth - BFF stands for Best Friends Forever (or should we say 4eva?). Photo: MARJO HALLOWELL

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AS students throughout the Territory returned to school last week for some it was the first day of a new routine. There were not many tears as youngsters all seemed to welcome the new challenge with much excitement even if a few of the mums were a little sad to lose the last of their brood. The Nhulunbuy Christian College youngsters started back last Monday and on Tuesday morning it was time for transition students to make their way the Nhulunbuy Primary School for the first time. Principal of the Nhulunbuy Primary School Matt Watson said he was looking forward to hearing students’ holiday stories. “It was such a pleasure to see the students back at school with big smiles and great holiday stories. We had a very smooth start on the day and I would like to acknowledge the entire Nhulunbuy Primary School staff for the hard work they put in to preparing and organising their classrooms, ready to go for the students on day one,” Mr Watson said. “This is an exciting year with the school implementing the Australian Curriculum in English and Mathematics. Our team have had a solid introduction to the new material and are ahead of the field in their readiness to implement the new national curriculum. “I would also like to make our new staff feel very welcome. It’s great to gain different perspectives and experiences in the form of new people into the school as it complements the highly committed and professional team at Nhulunbuy Primary School.” It was a timely reminder to drivers that speed limits around school are now 40km/h and the Nhulunbuy Police clocked over 50 cars near the primary school and were pleased the fastest speed recorded was 40km/h. Sergeant Robert Gordon said drivers need to be vigilant around schools to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

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Eliza helps animals by donating to RSPCA By MARJO HALLOWELL COMMUNITY spirit is not restricted to the adults of the Gove Peninsula as was evidenced when a 10-year-old made a presentation to the RSPCA last week. Eliza Jovicic may be only a youngster but this enterprising lass has already been building up her own business, Awesomeness Tattoos, and is a popular participant at the monthly art and craft markets. She bought the business last Easter and has been working, not only at the markets, but also at community events. One of these was the Rio Tinto Alcan Christmas parties and it is the appearance money she received from there that she decided to donate to the Nhulunbuy RSPCA. She also decided to donate $1 from every animal tattoo she sold at the December markets as well so last week she visited Bev Goodchild at the pound and presented her with a cheque for $332. Eliza said she loved animals and felt this was a way she could help them out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have decided to keep donating $1 from each animal tattoo to the RSPCA and we will also now have a tin for anyone wanting to make a donation.â&#x20AC;? As well as tattoos Eliza will also be trying out henna drawings at the next market later this month. Bev Goodchild from Nhulunbuy RSPCA said Eliza was an amazing child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a role model not only to her peers but also for many adults. The animals of the world can be secure of their future with people such as Eliza in the world,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Goodchild said.

Eliza Jovicic with Bev Goodchild and Polly one of the dogs which has been rehomed by the RSPCA.

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A KOREAN War Veteran who had his ashes scattered on the Track (East Arnhem Highway) had his memorial replaced recently. Snowy Oakes had his ashes scattered at Telecom Hill , over 100km out on the Track. This was seen as an appropriate location as Snowy had graded the track from Nhulunbuy to Bullman for many years. No one was quite sure when he started grading the track but he was well known by those using the route out of town. The old plaques were removed and replaced with new ones containing the original inscriptions. The original rock was repo-

sitioned onto a new slab as the rock was slowly moving down the slope. A number of people had input into this project and it included the RSL and financial support from local member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker. Local historian Phil Herdman originally proposed the replacement of the plaque which was repositioned on the new slab by Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill and his team. Phil Durkin replaced the plaques and the Department of Construction and Infrastructure offered advice and input into the replacement. Ivor Alexander from the Gove

Peninsula RSL Club said Kapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yong Day celebrations in Gove first started after members of the Club noticed that there was already a wreath at the Memorial on Anzac Day each year. It was marked simply in the memory of those who fought at Kapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yong and after a few years it was spotted that it was Snowy who was remembering his comrades. Mr Alexander said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next time you drive out stop and have a yarn with Snowy at his rock.â&#x20AC;? As this is the 40th anniversary of the town of Nhulunbuy the Arafura Times invites you to send in stories of the early days.

Drug smuggler banned from entering Arnhem Land A 31-year-old man who was caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Bulman, while driving under the influence of a drug, with an unrestrained child, has been banned from entering Arnhem Land. Acting Sergeant Leighton Arnott said the man was pulled over near the Bulman airstrip in a Mitsubishi Pajero hire car on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A search of the man was conducted and members located a glass meth pipe hidden in his underwear. His behaviour also indicated to us that he may be under the influence of a drug. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was subjected to a saliva test which indicated a positive result for amphetamine. The man was consequently arrested for the purpose of a blood test and conveyed to the clinic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drug Detector Dog Puma was deployed to search the vehicle and provided a positive indication to the front wheel of the car. A closer inspection and removal of the wheel guards located a cryovaced package of cannabis that had been wrapped in tape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further inspection of the other guards located another two packages wrapped in a similar fashion. Members also located 300 unused deal bags secreted

beneath one of the seats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A total of 187 grams of cannabis was located in the packages. Also inside the packages were the names of intended recipients and prices. Approximate street value in remote communities is $18,700. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again Puma has proven to be an invaluable tool in our crack down on the transportation of cannabis and other drugs into remote communities. Without the assistance of a DDD, the discovery of these drugs would have been unlikely,â&#x20AC;? said Acting Sergeant Leighton Arnott. The man has since been charged with: possess schedule 2 drug (not trafficable), possess thing to administer dangerous drug, administer dangerous drug to self, driver drive under the influence of drugs, fail to submit to blood test, possess firearm under the influence of drugs and drive vehicle with a child 1-16yo unrestrained. He will appear in court on February 29. The man received bail with conditions not to enter Arnhem Land. Investigations are continuing and further charges are expected in relation to the cannabis.

Ocker says thank you

Ocker in Singapore Hospital with his family - Mum Maria, Tony, Fidelis and Cassie. Serina was taking the photo. By MARJO HALLOWELL SITTING down in front of a banana split and not knowing what to do with it was part of the harsh reality of a person who has suffered brain trauma injuries. This is just one of the many challenges faced by local rugby union tour manager and coach Sean (Ocker) O’Connor after the tour to Singapore by the East Arnhem Rugby Union Club last year saw him spend 66 days in hospital. Each day he manages to improve and last week another feather in his cap on the road to complete recovery was having the all clear to drive again. Ocker is back at work, albeit reduced hours, and now wants to take the time to thank all those who helped him along the way. It all started on the trip by the EARU to Singapore where the team was playing in an annual competition. It was not the first time Ocker had accompanied the team and he was very familiar with Singapore. On October 31 there was a meeting and a briefing regarding the tour and that was the last thing he could remember for quite some time. The group of 12 players, three managers and 20 supporters flew out of Gove on November 2 and arrived in Singapore the next day. The players went out to see the sights as soon as they arrived and the supporters headed straight for the hotel. As he was rounding them up to get taxis back to the hotel he got a call that a couple of the boys were in an argument that had escalated into a fight. They boys Tony O’Conner, 22, and Sam Putland, 18, were being set upon by three large adult males. Ocker recalled coming down the stairs in an attempt to stop the fight seeing his son covering his head to avoid being hit but as he reached the bottom of the stairs ‘the lights went out’ as he was apparently hit from behind with a blunt object. Others related what happened next. His son Tony raced towards him as a bouncer was kicking him in the head and laughing. Ocker received 12 staples in the back of his head and was in hospital in Singapore for 12 days. “The last thing I could remember was the briefing. All the rest was gone from my memory.” “I learned later the Putlands, Mallards, McDonalds, Atchisons and Mulhollands all rallied together to get things going for the tour. “Apparently I told Tony to keep going on the tour. I don’t remember doing that but I am glad they did. “They all turned up at the hospital during the time I was there.” While in Singapore he was in a contained room as he had open head wounds. There was much deliberating as to whether to try invasive surgery or let nature take its course. They opted to let nature take its course.

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“Sally Putland and Les Mallard were constant visitors and managed the situation for me and I will be forever grateful.” “My wife Fidelis and daughter Serina came over from Gove and my daughter Cassie came over from Cairns and mum Maria from Perth on November 7. They were not sure then whether or not I would make it but I know we were all in the prayers of our congregation in Gove. They have taken lots of photos to show me what things were like and I have found that very helpful as I can not remember much of what was going on.” It was a harrowing time which saw him unaware of the world as he knew it. “My last vision was seeing the boys getting beaten up. At times I was tied to the bed in ICU as I was not capable of cognitive thought.” After he had been in hospital in Singapore for 12 days it was decided he should return to Australia. A trauma nurse was flown to Singapore from Melbourne Winner of the XBox was Chloe Gronn from Nhulunbuy Prmary School. to accompany him to Darwin on a commercial flight. THE local police handed out over 600 were wearing their helmets when riding Ocker said he has never slept on a plane but did so tickets to children over the school their bikes, skateboarding and wearing then. An ambulance was waiting for him and took him holidays and local businesses supported their seatbelts when passengers in to Darwin Hospital. them in their campaign which rewarded vehicles. Ocker lost 11 kilos during his ordeal. His mum had kids for taking bicycle safety seriously. Chloe Gronn was the major prize the staff in Singapore make his favourite meal - lamb A special presentation was made at winner winning the Xbox console and roast - as he was not eating . He didn’t recognise what the Nhulunbuy Police station last week two games donated by Anglicare and it was so she had to eat it so as not to offend the staff. and the winners were given their prizes the 12 month family pool membership When a banana split was set before him he had no idea and enjoyed a sausage sizzle. donated by Nhulunbuy Corporation was what that was either. When he did regain his awareness Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon won by Ritayan Misra. of food in Darwin he craved Red Rooster and chicko said he was pleased so many children See page 10 for more photos >> rolls and his family made sure he had what he wanted. “I don’t ever want to eat another chicko roll.” He was grateful he always takes out travel insurance as this covered the costs while he was in Singapore and the flight home. He was covered by his medical insurance for the stay in Darwin Hospital but he is still battling with his insurance company to try to recoup some of the additional costs such as having to spend three weeks in Darwin for his outpatient visits and also out of pocket expenses and follow up medical visits. “It is at times like this when you really appreciate living in a community such as Nhulunbuy,” he said. Make a fresh start in 2012 and have a sexual health “The generosity of others has been amazing and has check - testing is easy. helped get us through our difficult times. Some STIs don’t have symptoms so come in for a “Thankfully the Holiday Inn in Darwin who is check-up today. one of the team’s sponsors gave us good rates for our To keep safe during the year use condoms and lube. three week stay. “Over 30 people went copper stripping with Rotary )RU IUHH DQG FRQ¿GHQWLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW &OLQLF to help raise funds for us, YBE has held a sponsored in Nhulunbuy on 8987 0357. bike ride and a monster garage sale, the EARU has held fundraisers, the Christian school sent us well wishes and cards and kept checking to see how we were and the Catholic Church has also supported us and kept us in their prayers. “Especially we would like to thank the Putlands, Mallards, McDonalds, Paul and Ria Ngamoki and at YBE Natasha Stokes and Glenn Aitchison. “We have always been devout in our religion and www our Faith has helped us through this adversity. “The EARU is a tight club with a real family atmosphere.” Daughter Serenia, 10, said, “They are all like my brothers.” “I think dad got better because he was very fit and very strong.” Ocker said the EARU was a growing club and was becoming more and more significant and was being noticed by the NTRU and ARU as they were winning some major competitions. “YBE (his employer) has been fantastic. I only started there four months before the trip and they have really supported me through my recovery. “I feel I could work full time now but I am only too aware that I need to follow the rehabilitation programme. Common sense must prevail and I need to follow the programme. “The first indicator that I am overdoing things is that I can’t get the right words out. I know then it is time to sit back and relax. For me that is hard. “I have lived in a number of countries around the world but here I’ve witnessed the tighest community I have ever seen as they look after one another through adversity. “This is a closeness that I will be forever grateful for.”

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DRUGS believed to have been destined for Maningrida were intercepted at Darwin International Airport by Drug Detector Dog (DDD) Viper last Monday. A 20-year-old man has been charged in relation to drug offences after $30,000 worth of cannabis was located in his bags. Acting Sergeant David Young from the Dog Operations Unit said DDD Viper provided a positive indication while walking past a check-in counter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were on our way through the airport to conduct a random search of a ďŹ&#x201A;ight when DDD Viper provided a strong response approximately 20 metres away from the check-in counter. I knew DDD Viper was onto something when he led me over to a man who was in the process of checking in and sat at his bags. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a search of the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bag we located six packages concealed inside a red toy double decker bus. The packages contained a combined total of 248 grams of cannabis including 50 deal bags. A further two packages were found concealed inside a red toy microwave oven. A total of 357.1 grams of cannabis was located. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cannabis has an estimated street value of at least $30,000 if it had been sold in Maningrida where we believe it was destined to be sold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The man was arrested and charged with possess and supply a trafďŹ cable quantity of cannabis. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Drug Detector Dogs are highly trained to ďŹ nd drugs. As long as people continue to try and conceal drugs our drug dogs will continue to ďŹ nd them. Drugs secreted by perfumes, food, powders, clothes, cryovaced and wrapped in layers of tape, we have seen it all and seized it all too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NT Police are committed to keeping people safe and preventing drugs from entering our communities, so random searches such as this will continue on a regular basis,â&#x20AC;? said Acting Sergeant David Young.

NHULUNBUY has laid claim to the ďŹ rst baby born in the Territory on Australia Day after a recent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;runâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of births. Baby Ashanti Mulkun was born just after midnight and capped off a busy evening shift for Gove District Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth unit. Ashanti, who weighed 3.2kg, was the last of four babies born in just over 12 hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to a record to have that many births so close together,â&#x20AC;? GDH general manager Doug Gilchrist said. Both Ashanti and her mother Jessica Yambingu Gaykamangu are doing well and have now returned home to Milingimbi. If you have a birth in Nhulunbuy please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to email editor@arafuratimes.com.au to have your new childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo printed.

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AS the wet seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular rains continue, cases of the serious soilborne disease melioidosis are still being diagnosed Given the severity of the disease, which results in hospitalisation and is potentially fatal, Top Enders are being strongly warned to protect themselves from contact with mud, ground water and soil, even aerosolized soil, which could be inhaled into the lungs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Already in the current wet season some 37 cases of this bacterial infection have been diagnosed,â&#x20AC;? said the Centre for Disease Controlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director, Dr Vicki Krause. Three of these have been reported in Nhulunbuy with a couple more in the Top End. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The majority of the 37 cases have been from the greater Darwin area, with others from East Arnhem and Top End remote communities and Katherine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The melioidosis bacteria live deep in the soil during the dry season, but heavy rains bring the bacteria to surface level. The bacteria can then enter the body via cuts and sores and can also be inhaled if stirred up by

the wind during a storm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contact with mud, ground water and soil during the wet season signiďŹ cantly increases the likelihood of exposure to the melioidosis bacteria.â&#x20AC;? Melioidosis is known to cause severe pneumonia and blood poisoning and have a mortality rate of 10-15 per cent, even with best practice medical care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symptoms of melioidosis can vary greatly but most commonly we see indications of pneumonia such as fever, cough and breathing difďŹ culties,â&#x20AC;? Dr Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incubation period from time of infection to acute disease can range from one to 21 days. In some cases the onset of symptoms are slower and will include features like weight loss or sores that do not heal.â&#x20AC;? Dr Krause said that in January alone 19 people were diagnosed with melioidosis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People with risk factors such as diabetes, hazardous alcohol intake, kidney disease, lung disease, cancer and treatment for cancer, and those on steroid therapy should stay

indoors during heavy wind or rain,â&#x20AC;? she advised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great majority diagnosed with melioidosis, including the two people who have died this season, had one or more risk factors. To reduce the risk of contracting melioidosis is it highly advisable to wear waterproof footwear around mud, soil and areas of pooled water and to wear gloves when handling soil or mud soaked items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy people can get the diseases when exposed to mud, pooled water or aerosolized soil. Those who work outdoors, such as gardeners and building tradespeople, should always wear protective clothing,â&#x20AC;? Dr Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone using high pressure hoses around soil should ensure their mouth and nose are properly covered to prevent them from inhaling the bacteria.â&#x20AC;? Anyone concerned about melioidosis should contact their local GP or hospital. A useful fact sheet with more information on melioidosis is available at www.health.nt.gov.au

On the beat with NT Police Roll Over ON January 29 a female driver rolled the vehicle she was driving on the East Arnhem Highway. The accident occurred at 6pm and the 22-year-old driver was travelling at around 70km/h when she took a left hand bend and the vehicle lost traction. It rolled when she overcorrected. The driver and a male passenger had been at Dhalawuy quad bike riding and were returning to Gove. They were both able to get out of the vehicle and St John Ambulance attended taking them to Gove District Hospital. She was later transferred to Darwin as a precautionary measure as it was thought she may have had spinal injuries. Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said they were both wearing seat belts and that had probably saved their lives. A witness was travelling behind the vehicle that rolled. Motorists are reminded to ensure their 4WD is engaged when travelling on the East Arnhem Highway as conditions are constantly changing especially during the wet season and motorists must be mindful of the road conditions.

Road rules have changed CHANGES to Northern Territory road rules came into effect on February 1 to create a safer road environment. Most of the modifications are only slight variations that clarify the details of 80 existing rules. The key changes include: Seatbelts: The driver is to ensure that all passengers in the car are wearing a seatbelt. If all the seatbelts are in use no extra unrestrained passengers can travel in the vehicle. Mobile phones: There are now clearer definitions in relation to the ban on driving while using a hand held mobile phone. Making a

call is permitted if the phone: is secured in a commercially designed holder fixed to the vehicle, or can be operated by the driver without touching any part of the phone. All other uses (including texting, video calls and emailing) are prohibited if the driver has to touch the phone. Motorcycles: Pillion passengers must be eight years or older and be able to touch the footrest. Carriage of pets: Drivers are currently not permitted to carry pets on their laps. Riders of motor bikes cannot carry an animal between the rider and the

Police targeting speeding A 53-YEAR-OLD man was fined $500 and lost six demerit points when he was speeding on Melville Bay Road on January 26. The man was recorded as travelling 140km/h in an 80km/h zone and when asked what reason he had for speeding said he needed to go to the toilet. He was stopped by police at 6.30pm. Another driver was stopped on the same morning travelling at 89km/h in a 60 zone and another was fined $200 for driving 119km/h in the 80km/h zone. Police said they would be paying a lot of attention to users of Melville Bay Road as driving at these speeds was not acceptable and endangered other road users.

Kava valued at $66,700 bound for Ramingining MEMBERS from the Drug and Organised Crime Section, Remote Community Drug Desk and Dog Operations Unit seized 10.9 kilograms of kava that was bound for Ramingining last Friday. Detective Senior Sergeant, Peter Schiller said members were conducting general screening of a chartered flight when Drug Detector Dog Nugget gave a positive indication to a number of bags. “Four baggage items were searched, with members locating a total of 10.9 kilograms of kava. “The flight was chartered to deliver a deceased person to Ramingining for a funeral with one other passenger. The female was later questioned and will receive a summons to appear in court in relation to the kava. “Another female who was questioned in relation to delivering the package will also be summonsed to appear in court,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Schiller. The 10.9 kilograms of kava included approximately 570 deal bags. If sold in remote communities the kava would have a street value of $66,700.

Elcho man dies AN Elcho Island man died from blood loss outside the Uniting Church on the Stuart Highway in Parap on January 31. “Upon arrival Police discovered a deceased 61-year-old man at the front of the church doors. The man has suffered fatal injuries and an investigation has begun to determine the circumstance surrounding his death,” said Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Henrys. “Police urge anyone that may have been in the vicinity of the Uniting Church building between 9pm and 11pm on Tuesday night, who may have also witnessed any suspicious behaviour, to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

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Unlawful entries FOUR males aged between 15 and 22 have been charged with unlawful entry following a number of offences early on January 27. A car was stolen from East Arnhem Shire Council in Yirrkala and unlawful entries occurred at the Gove Boat Club and NORFORCE where alcohol was stolen. They then drove out to MAF at the airport where they broke in to the shop. Two males were arrested on the day and two more since with a fifth being sought by police. They were all due to appear in Nhulunbuy Magistrates Court yesterday, February 7.

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Biologist gets scholarship for croc hatching research BABY crocs, endangered skinks, Indigenous enterprises in Kakadu and using traditional land management techniques to adapt to climate change are among research projects awarded scholarships through the Northern Territory Research and Innovation Fund. Minister for Business and Employment, Delia Lawrie, last week congratulated scholarship recipient Matthew Brien, a wildlife biologist whose project aims to improve survival rates of hatchling saltwater crocodiles. “Supporting research and innovation is vital to reaping the social, economic and environmental benefits of the huge opportunities in the Territory,” Ms Lawrie said. “The crocodile industry is a prime example of how a commitment to science has built a thriving industry for the Territory.” The Northern Territory Research and Innovation Postgraduate Scholarships annually offer assistance to students who are enrolled in a postgraduate degree and

are undertaking research that is aligned to the Northern Territory Government’s research priorities. Scholarships are drawn from a fund totalling $1.2m over three years held in trust at Charles Darwin University, and used to further the successful applicant’s research - for example, to purchase equipment required for research, or to undertake study-related travel. “Scholarships are awarded for applicants with outcomes that have potential in solving a problem, addressing an issue of significance, or developing an opportunity in the social, environmental or economic areas,” Ms Lawrie said. “Applications have increased 400 per cent in the last two years, a testament to the growth of creativity and innovation in Territory students. “By investing in our own talent, our own ideas and our own industries we are building a smarter Territory.” Information on the scholarships, and Northern Territory Government Research Priorities can be found at www.innovation.nt.gov.au.

Festival looking for volunteers

Lynne Walker Member for Nhulunbuy Electorate Ofﬁce: Arnhem House Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 Ofﬁce hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 1pm • 2pm – 4.30pm Appointments outside these hours by arrangement Postal Address: PO Box 1021, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Email: electorate.nhulunbuy@nt.gov.au Phone: 08 8987 1711 Fax: 08 8987 2388

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA, NORTHERN TERRITORY Make a Difference in your region The Australian Government is seeking volunteers with vision and drive who have community, industry or government experience and are able to represent the broad interests of their region, understand local challenges and achieve results. You will use your experience, skills and local regional knowledge to build relationships between all levels of government and regional communities. The Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee is representative of the diversity of each particular region. Expressions of Interest from people of all backgrounds are welcome. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from across every age group are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest. All Expressions of Interest will be considered against the skills and expertise needed by the RDA committee. Terms of appointment are generally for up to two years.

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Further information on RDA Northern Territory, the Expression of Interest Handbook and an Expression of Interest form are available from www.rda.gov.au. If you require additional information, or require the Expression of Interest package to be mailed to you, please contact 1800 505 938 (Mon–Fri 9am-5pm AEDST) or email rdaeoi@regional.gov.au. Existing members whose terms are expiring, previous applicants and interested community members should submit a new Expression of Interest. Expressions of Interest are encouraged by 5pm AEDST, Friday 24 February 2012.

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The Careflight helicopter was a special attraction at the Festival last year.

LAST week the Gove Peninsula Festival Association held their annual general meeting. Ian Maclean was elected president with Rob Graham as vice president, Terry O’Brien as treasurer, Natalie Myers as secretary and Ben O’Brien as publicity officer. This year’s Festival will run from Thursday, July 26 through to Sunday, August 5 and the central theme is ‘40 years of Nhulunbuy - 40 years Ahead’. This ties in with the 40th year celebrations of the establishment of the town and mine and all activities of the festival will be aimed at showcasing this theme. The executive will, at the next committee meeting in February, appoint the Festival director, coordinators and where available Festival officers. “The aim is to minimise workload on individuals while keeping the committee to a workable size,” Mr Maclean said. “In appointing the best people to the roles of coordinators, the executive committee will then be asking the coordinators to seek out Festival officers. They will work with coordinators to help bring to the community the best festival we have seen in 40 years, a fitting tribute to the 40th anniversary of the town.” A number of people have already come forward willing to take on various coordination roles. “We are, however, keen to get more people to put themselves forward for volunteer roles.” Mr Maclean outlined what was required of each role. Coordinators: Come along to monthly committee meetings to update progress in their various areas and work with the festival director between meetings. Officers: Assist the coordinators in making their part of the festival a success, without the need for officers to attend monthly committee meetings.

Volunteers: Mostly needed on the various days of festival events to assist as required. Above all its about having fun and putting on a festival that the community can participate in, enjoy and show pride in our town. Coordinator roles and responsibilities are: Festival director - Working with the Executive to achieve the vision of the ‘40 years of Nhulunbuy - 40 years Ahead’ GPF 2012 and working with the coordinators to make this happen. Co-ordinate the fundraising, grants, sponsorship and promotional aspects of the festival, with the assistance key festival officers. MC festival events, especially the grand finale weekend. Logistics coordinator - This key role will ensure we have all the gear we need in the right place at the right time, for each of the festival events and that these needs are planned for well in advance. Events fundraising coordinator - the GPF intends to have several events during the year to raise funds for the running of the main festival week, this person will develop and bring these events to fruition. Artistic coordinator - This key role is to ensure the art contest and exhibition gets off to an early start this year and and that promotion of the festival reflects the theme artistically. This person also needs to be available to run the art exhibition and workshops for the week of the festival or engage people to run the workshops. (There may be limited funding available for this role) Writing coordinator - This person will ensure we have the writing workshops at least four months prior to the festival and contest that will culminate in the announcing winners at the opening of the arts exhibition and festival. Production coordinator - This

role is essential in ensuring the performers are booked plus sound and lighting are taken care of for all our events, but in particular the finale weekend. Yolngu coordinator - To ensure the participation and relevance of the festival to Yolngu people this will be a key role in the success of the festival in getting Yolngu participation in the festival. Volunteer coordinator - Essential to making sure we have the volunteers we need in the right place at the right time and that they are taken good care of so we can get them back again next time. Stalls coordinator - Critical to the smoothly running of the stalls on the festival day and that we get enough of and the right mix of stalls for the big finale days, and that stall holders are adequately prepared for the festival. Clubs and sports coordinator - This role is to engage with the presidents of the various clubs and organisations around town to get the involvement of their members, in various festival events and fundraisers. And coordinating any sporting events on festival days. 40 years history coordinator - This role is to ensure that the festival incorporates all the interesting history of the town and region in the events of the festival. This will be particularly important if we are to have a photographic exhibition and float parade. This person will have a long history in the town and region to draw upon. GPF social coordinator - This role is all about organising the social events to bring together the members of the GPF to build the excitement within the ranks of our members, hey ... I did say its about having fun too. If you have some skills and enthusiasm you would like to bring to the 2012 GPF, please contact Festival president Ian Maclean at govefestival@yahoo. com.au by February 12.

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Calendar girl rewarded

Grants available for groups preparing for natural disasters GRANT applications up to a value of $75,000 will be accepted from February 1 to April 13. The NT Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund is part of the Natural Disaster Resilience Program made possible through a National Partnership Agreement between the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government. “The Natural Disaster Resilience Program focuses on building resilience in communities to withstand natural disasters,” said NT emergency service director Peter Davies.

“As part of this programme, the NT Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund enables volunteer organisations at the frontline of Territory emergency management to submit funding applications for recruitment, retention, training or equipment projects that will improve their ability to respond to natural disasters,” he said. For details on eligibility, application forms, and how to submit a grant proposal, please visit ‘Funding Programs’ at www.emergency. nt.gov.au

Olive Grifﬁn receives her prize from Lynne Walker and Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon.`

By MARJO HALLOWELL IN December nine-year-old Olive Grifﬁn found out she had won a competition for a piece of artwork she had created for a calendar competition. Her art, depicting what is needed when preparing a cyclone emergency kit, was one of 13 pieces selected for the 2012 Emergency Preparation and Response Calendar. Olive had researched on the Internet to see what she could include in her work. She was recently presented with her prize, an iPad and a cyclone emergency kit, by local member for Nhulunbuy, Lynne Walker. Nhulunbuy Police Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon had seen a similar calendar which was put out by Queensland SES when he attended a conference in Sydney. He had hoped to be able to create it locally

but when he took it to NTES they jumped on board and decided to make it a Territory wide project. Some 700 entries were received from students throughout the Territory and Olive’s work depicted a cyclone and what was needed to survive one. Snr Sgt Muldoon said it was all about getting youngsters involved in preparations for emergencies. “The more prepared you are for an emergency the less impact an emergency will have on you,” he said. “By having children become involved they can often inﬂuence their parents to make sure they are all prepared. It is fantastic one of the local students was chosen to have their work in the calendar.” Lynne Walker said it was extremely appropriate Olive won a prize which reﬂects her entry. “It is a real important message to get out there especially through the children,” Mrs Walker said.

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Investing in education is investing in the future THE Northern Territory invests more in students and teachers than any other Australian jurisdiction, according to the 2012 Australian Government Report on Government Services (ROGS) report. Education and Training Minister Chris Burns said the Territory Government’s expenditure per student was $18,455 compared with next-highest Western Australia at $14,405. The report also shows Government schools in the NT have the lowest student to teaching staff ratio compared to other jurisdictions (11.7 students per teaching staff in the NT, compared to the Australian average of 14). Dr Burns said the student teacher ratio is one of the fundamentals to ensure the best possible education outcomes for students, and it is important to get it right. “We know that if a child goes to school every day in the Territory they get a great education,” Dr Burns said.

“The cost of delivering quality education to all students in the Territory is greater than other jurisdictions given the remote and very remote locations of some of our schools, but this government believes in a quality education for all Territorians. “More indigenous children now have access to preschool and Year 12 because of the investment made by this government into education. “We have a long journey ahead of us, but we are seeing results in the right direction. “Retention for Indigenous students in Government schools from Year 10 to Year 12 has increased by 3.2 per cent and it is important to note that retention for non-Indigenous students at Government schools has exceeded the Australian average. “Since the data in this report was collated, the Territory Government has introduced the Every Child Every Day Policy which has re-engaged almost 100 students since June

Employment Strategy Gearing Up Local Business The Northern Territory Government is seeking input from Territorians on the next NT Employment Strategy. Current employment strategies have helped train 10 000 new apprentices and trainees to help businesses grow and gear up for opportunities. You are invited to attend a forum to hear about and have your say on: (PSOR\PHQW 6WUDWHJ\ 'LVFXVVLRQ 6WDUWHU HQVXUH WKH QHZ VWUDWHJ\ FRQWLQXHV WR improve employment and business outcomes for Territorians SURSRVHG 5HJLRQDO 0LJUDWLRQ $JUHHPHQWV OHDUQ DERXW SURJUHVV RQ WKHVH agreements and how they may help you to meet workforce shortages QDWLRQDO YRFDWLRQDO HGXFDWLRQ DQG WUDLQLQJ 9(7 UHIRUPV SURSRVHG UHIRUPV LQ training to meet the needs of industry and individuals. A forum will be held in Nhulunbuy on 15 February from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at the Walkabout Lodge. 5HJLVWHU IRU D IRUXP RU GRZQORDG WKH (PSOR\PHQW 6WUDWHJ\ 'LVFXVVLRQ 6WDUWHU online at www.nt.gov.au/dbe For more information call 8999 6903 or email employment.strategy@nt.gov.au www.growingnt.nt.gov.au Arafura Times

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FEBRUARY 2012 Wed 8 to Fri, Apr 20, 2012. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club – 2011-2012 XXXX Gold Billﬁsh Tournament. Wed 8, 15, 22, 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. Sun 12. Debutante Ball meeting at 2pm in CDU rooms. For debutantes aged 16-21. Contact Deb Hanks 0408 989 480, Colleen Owen 8987 2728 or Blue Douglas 0409 644 093. Wed 15. Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club meeting at Bali Pavilion at the Arnhem Club at 7.30pm. Sat 18. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Highland Dance Group. Sat 18. Rotary Trivia Night at the Town Hall. 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. 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 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. TBA: Airnorth Ladies Fishing Tournament - Presentation Dinner.

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 21. Nhulunbuy Corporation Art and Craft Market hosted by Gove Peninsula Tennis Club. Sat 28. Nhulunbuy Motor Cycle Club - old natural terrain circuit, round 2 - 8 am to noon.

May Tue 1. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting.

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 letters to the editor Crackdown on illegal parking at airport THE Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited would like to remind the community and the travelling public of the rationale relating to enforcement of the parking restrictions at the front of the airport terminal building. The restrictions are not intended to cause inconvenience to anyone nor are they a means to revenue raise as inferred by some members of the community. They are in place to protect the public and air travellers from potential security and safety risk. Enactment of the Aviation Transport Security Act (ATSA) 2004 integrated regional airports under the same rules as the capital city airports and operators receiving RPT jet services were obligated to implement a multi-tiered security system on their facility. Some significant security initiatives required on Gove airport included the implementation of passenger and carry-on baggage

screening, a Transport Security Programme, Security Risk Assessment, introduction of Aviation Security Identification Cards, checked baggage screening and installation of CCTV. Following the terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport in 2009, airport operators were requested by the Australian Ofﬁce of Transport Security to revisit their SRA and TSP pertaining to front of house security. Subsequently our trafﬁc management plan was upgraded to address time limited parking, unattended vehicles and enforcement by NCL airport staff. Current parking restrictions have been adopted as best practice and are the same as any other regional or major airport in Australia. They require the driver to remain with the vehicle at all times and limit parking to two minutes in the pick-up and drop-off

zones. Our enforcement officers will not issue an infringement notice unless the car is unattended or the driver refuses to move the vehicle subsequent to a verbal warning and given the opportunity to move the vehicle. A lengthier period is permitted pending circumstances at the discretion of the enforcement ofﬁcer. The designated drop-off and pick-up zones are provided for the convenience of all users and a little courtesy and consideration for others will foster a less stressful end to your journey. The security and safety of the travelling public and community members is of paramount importance to us and we will continue to do whatever is required to ensure your welfare. Les Mitchell Gove Airport Manager

Cleaning up while cashing in on containers

Electoral News

by NT Member for Nhulunbuy LYNNE WALKER OUR NT Environment Minister, Karl Hampton, and the NT Government’s project manager of the cash for containers scheme visited Nhulunbuy last Thursday to join me for a day of backto-back meetings with a focus

Have you been in Gove too long Have you been in Gove too long? Shelly Tonkin submitted some ideas as to when you know if you’ve been in Gove too long. Do you have any ideas as well? Mandy did. 21 You go to the pub to buy art. (Shelley Tonkin) Mandy Paradise: You go to buy a carton of milk and it takes you an hour to get out of the supermarket because you stop to talk to everyone you know.

on the recycling scheme which commenced on January 3. We were encouraged by the enthusiasm of those we spoke with from the Shire, the Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Arnhem Club as well as potential collection depot operators. I am feeling confident that the establishment of a depot in Nhulunbuy, where consumers can return their eligible containers and receive their ten cent refund, is a case of when not if. I know many people and clubs are storing containers in anticipation of this. Containers need to be clean - not rinsed or washed - but simply drained and screw top lids removed and discarded. They also need to be uncrushed when presented. A list of eligible

containers is available by visiting http://www.greeningnt.nt.gov. au/; essentially, any label which states ‘10 cent refund at collection depots when sold in SA. There’s a two year grace period for manufacturers to include ‘NT’ on labels. The day after Karl Hampton’s visit I travelled to Darwin and seized the opportunity to visit two depots, NT Recycling Services and Envirobank, which have been operating for just over four weeks. I was struck by the enormous logistics of the scheme; depots sorting some 3000 products from 300 manufacturers and the fact that around 50 per cent of returned containers are aluminium cans, the world’s most recyclable metal which comes from bauxite like that produced in Gove.

Each of the depots I visited are employing around 14 people and both are very optimistic about the fact that people are embracing the scheme and the number of returned containers growing week by week. MY work as a member of the parliamentary committee investigating youth suicide in the NT is drawing to a close with the last of the public hearings held in Darwin and Katherine in the past week. With more than 40 written submissions and hours and hours of public hearings from dozens of witnesses, we move into the next phase of drafting a report and recommendations to present to Government which will be tabled in parliament late March.

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 croc photo was taken by Michael Jeffrey at Mud Bay. A reminder they are out there. 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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Play online and win $20,000 for the SLSC EVERY surf lifesaving club in Australia has the chance to win a clubhouse makeover valued at $20,000 courtesy of the Navy simply by playing the online game Surf Boat Rescue on the Navy ASRL Facebook page. Navy proudly has the naming rights of the 2011-12 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) series and to show their support of the valuable work that volunteer surf lifesavers do one surf lifesaving club has opportunity to win a clubhouse makeover valued at $20,000. “The Australian Surf Rowers League and Navy share mutual values of effective team work and, like the Navy protects the Australian coastline, the Australian Surf Rowers League protects the shores of every state and territory around the country,” said spokesperson Commodore David Letts. “By nurturing the sport and surf lifesaving clubs, Navy can provide them with the necessary resources to assist them in recruiting life savers (both male and female). The more lifesavers are in the water, the more lives can potentially be saved,” he said. Players nominate a club to represent then have to rescue as many swimmers as possible by steering a surf boat around obstacles like reefs, buoys and dolphins. All clubs go into the draw to win the makeover and then every swimmer the players save for their club adds another entry to the draw for their nominated club. The more swimmers they save the greater their clubs chance of winning. Players can play once a day, every day, to help their club win. Be sure to nominate the Nhulunbuy Surf Club or the Yirrkala Surf Club when playing in order to give the local clubs a chance to win. After each game players can also post a challenge to Facebook friends to beat their scores and nominate friends to help their club rescue more swimmers. By playing the game and earning more entries for their club individuals can win a $750 voucher from JB HiFi for themselves. The address of the Navy ASRL Facebook page is http://apps.facebook.com/surfboatrescue. The promotion started on Thursday February 2 and ﬁnishes on Thursday March 15. The 2011-12 Navy Australian Surf Rowers League Series consists of 26 events around Australia from October 2010 to February 2011 and are held on some of the country’s premier beaches. The Australian Surf Rowers League was born in New South Wales in 1992 as the International League of Australian Surfboat Rowers Inc. (ILOR) and currently has over 3,000 members from over 260 clubs which make up over 450 crews.

Workshops challenge realities By MARJO HALLOWELL A WORKSHOP started in Yirrkala last week to give young people to opportunity to express themselves through the medium of printmaking. Held at the Buku Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Sean Smith came to Gove and conducted the workshops over 10 days. On the first day participants were encouraged to come along and Annie Studd and Ruby Alderton from the centre were pleased when they came back day after day. Sean Smith said the programme allowed participants to see there is more to art than the traditional bark paintings. “The programme leads to an exhibition in Darwin and builds self esteem for the participants ranging in age from 12 to 22,” he said “They are coming together to make these artworks and are creating fresh, contemporary art. They are taking risks in what they are creating ABOVE: Busy and exploring the medium of printmaking. They at the wrokshop are also able to express themselves through their are from left work.” to right - Sean Centre manager, Will Stubbs said the programme Smith, Mikey is aiming to get disengaged kids engaged. Gurruwiwi, “It is gut wrenching to see young people petrol Ruby Alderton sniffing out here (Yirrkala). One of the participants and Bawu has a problem with that and will be including an imGurruwiwi. age of himself doing just that within his artwork. “There is no effective response from the LEFT: Annie Government and it was not a problem before the Studd, Dhalmula development of the Shires and Intervention. Burarwanga, “It is difficult trying to tell a generation we have Mambarra a place for them with others telling them what to Raymond, Ruby do and then removing any choice. Alderton and “The image is very graphic and confronting but Bawu Gurruwiwi sadly it is his reality and it is a message he wants busy at work. to get across in his artwork.”

Meet Molly MOLLY is a six-month-old doberman cross and she is looking for a home. She is in the care of the Nhulunbuy RSPCA and she was found out at Industrial on Christmas Day. The RSPCA will be having her de-sexed and she is ready to go to a good home. She is one of the dogs and cats available though the Nhulunbuy RSPCA and anyone looking for a pet is invited to call on 8987 2243.

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First day at school

PHOTOS: MARJO HALLOWELL

Both the Nhulunbuy Christian College and Nhulunbuy Primary School had students attending school for the first time last week and all seemed to be smiling about the prospect. Only a few tears were spotted with some of the mums.

Students already keen to listen to their teacher on their first day at Nhulunbuy Primary School.

Caren Erasmus with her daughter Jade had already found her desk.

Harry Gray was looking forward to his first day at the NCC.

Will McIllree with his mum Cassie and younger sister.

Raewyn Huddy with Bailey on his first day. Mark shows Jack where the lunches go on his first day at school.

Students got right down to business at Nhulunbuy Prmary School.

Rachel Verdel with daughter Kiki on her first day.

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Lucas Craig with Tina Pelkomen get familiar with the dinosaurs at NPS.

John Dwyer on his first day at NCC with his mum Jayne.

Raffle presentation and bbq

PHOTOS: MARJO HALLOWELL

Children from schools in Nhulunbuy attended the sausage sizzle and prize presentations after a six-week safety campaign organised by local police.

Bayley Monteiro,10, and sister Grace, 9, enjoy a sausage before the presentations.

Sergeant Rob Gordon busy cooking the sausages. Waiting to see if they have won.

Tylah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 8, attended to pick up her prize.

Liam Henderson, 7, Zane Henderson,4 and Jessica Cook, 7, have a snag before the presentations.

Cameron Stiff enjoys his sausage sandwich before getting his prize.

Kids queue for the sausage sizzle.

Joanne Gallaghan, 3, at the presentation.

Kira Whyte, 9, and brother Joseph, 6, wait for the presentation.

Kevin Hyatt was prepared for the rain.

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4:00 Basketball: WNBL 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Dragons’ Den 11:00 The Old Guys 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:05 Pipe Dreams 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2012 6:00 Mr Bean: Mr Bean In Room 426 - Mr. Bean checks into a hotel, to the annoyance of staff and other guests. His presence is also a testing time for the furniture, fittings and even the walls as he makes himself thoroughly at home. 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (NT) 8:00 QI: Food 8:30 Inspector George Gently: Gently Evil: When the body of a loose young woman is found murdered Inspector George Gently and Sergeant John Bacchus find themselves investigating a family with unimaginable secrets. 10:00 Getting On 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 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:00 Magical Tales 1:30 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 5:30 National News 6:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs Sri Lanka 9:30 CSI: Miami: “You May Now Kill The Bride” (M) - When a bride is shot and killed during her wedding to a famous baseball player Greg Tanner, everyone from the bodyguard to the groom’s stripper sitting in the front row is a suspect. 10:30 Movie: “Executive Decision” (M v,l) - Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal star in this action-packed film about two special agents racing against time to save the lives of 400 people. Ruthless terrorists hijack a plane and threaten to bomb Washington with lethal nerve gas, and it is up to an elite unit of Special Forces to board the commandeered plane from an experimental aircraft. 1:10 Movie: “S.O.S. Titanic” (PG s,a) - The courage and horror that accompanied the sinking of the unsinkable Titanic in history’s most awesome sea disaster are dramatically recreated in detail. S.O.S Titanic tells the complete story exactly as it happened. Just 703 people, primarily women and children survived out of a total 2,206 passengers and crew. 3:00 Danoz Direct / 4:00 Good Morning America

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Crimes Of Fashion: Hostile Makeover” (M v) 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 - The RSPCA steps in to re-home an ostrich who has spent his whole life living in the backyard of a motel in suburban Sydney. Meanwhile, a woman is left with a diamond python when her husband moves out. She surrenders it to the RSPCA but her husband wants it back. And in Queensland, inspectors discover a property overrun by puppies who aren’t being properly cared for. 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:30 Movie: “The Women” (PG s,l,d) 11:00 That ‘70s Show 11:30 Movie: “I Heart Huckabees” (M l,s) - A frustrated young environmentalist hires a pair of ‘Existential Detectives’ to investigate a peculiar ongoing coincidence. 1:40 Special: Secrets Of The Mangrove - Embark on a journey of discovery in the seldom seen or properly understood mangrove swamp with Ben Cropp. 2:30 Infomercials / 3:30 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 How Mad Are You? 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: The Santa Laura Saltpetre Mine 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Devon And Cornwall 8:30 Singapore 1942 - End Of Empire 9:30 As It Happened: Apocalypse: The Second World War: Crushing Defeat 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Hardcore” (MAV s,v,a) - In Greek. Leaving behind a hard life with their families, two teenage girls end up in an Athen’s brothel, fall in love and support one another against the adversities and violence of the night. 12:50 Movie: “Mr 73” (MAV v,a) - In French. The discredited and alcoholic Detective Schneider, a washed-up Marseilles cop, earns a chance at redemption by protecting a woman from the man who killed her parents as he is about to be released from prison. 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 11

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 WNBL: Highlights Adelaide Vs Bulleen 2:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2012: Third Round 6:00 At The Movies: Short Cuts 6:10 Minder: Better The Devil You Know 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Dark Chocolate: UCOS pursue a serial rapist when a recent assault is linked to two attacks at a chocolate factory ten years previously. However, the team find themselves with more cases than they bargained for. 8:30 Accused: Liam’s Story: Cab driver, Liam becomes smitten with a customer. In desperate need of money, he robs the woman’s flat, and is delighted when she contacts him after learning she has been burgled. 9:35 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:20 Ashes To Ashes: It’s the run up to the 1983 General Election and pressure is mounting on DCI Gene Hunt and his team when they investigate a series of politically motivated arson attacks. 11:15 Rage: Guest Programmer

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Children’s Programs 11:00 Pyramid 12:00 Imparja’s Horse Racing 3:30 Wildfire - “The More Things Change - Part 1” - In the six months that passed since her illegal race, Kris discovers she has worn out her welcome at Raintree. Now living in Colorado, Kris learns that Raintree Farm is being turned into a Dude Ranch, Wildfire might be retired from racing, and that Junior is planning to propose to his new girlfriend. 4:30 National News: First At Five 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:00 TBA 11:00 Movie: “King’s Ransom” (M l,s) - Hoping to foil his own golddigging wife’s plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well. 1:00 Movie: “Poor Cow” (M s,v,a) - A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices; marrying and having a child with an abusive thief at a young age, only to move on with another criminal who quickly ends up in prison. 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Danoz Direct 5:00 Wesley Impact Summer Series

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 Children’s Programs 12:30 Movie: “Once Upon A Mattress” (G) 2:30 Movie: “Herbie: Fully Loaded” (G) 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Movie: “The Parent Trap” (PG a,s) - Identical twins Hallie and Annie were separated at birth during their parent’s divorce. Unaware of the other’s existence, the two randomly meet at a summer camp and decide to switch places in an attempt to reunite their loving, but estranged parents. 8:40 Movie: “War Of The Worlds” (M v) 10:10 That ‘70s Show 11:40 Movie: “Broken Lizard’s Club Dread” (AV v,s,l) - When a psychotic killer attacks guests at a holiday resort, it is up to the staff to hide the carnage from the surviving guests. 1:50 Special: Aftermath: Population Zero (PG a) - Aftermath: Population Zero investigates what would happen if every single person on Earth simply disappeared. 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz: “Buyer Beware - The Secrets Behind Health Rip-Off’s” - Dr Oz investigates how to prevent and fight back against health rip-offs and frauds. Then, Dr Oz explains asthma, and takes a self-defence crash course.

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Sutra 2:15 Stanley Donen: You Just Do It 3:20 The Chopin Etudes 3:25 Anselm Kiefer: Works and Process 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Hot Cities: Climate Bites 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Monster Moves: Ship Sink 8:35 RocKwiz: Abbe May & Paul Gray 9:30 Movie: “Red Cliff (Part 2)” - In Mandarin. The final chapter of legendary director John Woo’s two-part action epic centring on politics and war in 3rd century China. Scheming and manipulative Prime Minister Cao Cao is attempting to unify the country, and in doing so overthrow the authority of a young and politically impotent Emperor 12:00 Movie: “Vexille” (M v,a) - In Japanese. Japan 2077. An elite female agent named Vexille is dispatched to Tokyo to investigate whether a sinister Japanese corporation is developing robotic technology, which has been banned by the U.N. due to its potential threat to humankind. Once there, Vexille and her crack team link up with native resistance leader Maria and her rag-tag team of revolutionaries. 2:00 The Jaquie Brown Diaries: Brown Love 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 12

SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 How Mad Are You? 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: Le Havre 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Zumbo: Kids In The Kitchen 8:00 One Man and His Campervan: Lake District - This week, Martin explores the Lake District in north-east England. He attempts to scale the treacherous Wrynose Pass, meets an angry wild boar and heads off road in search of the mysterious bilberry for an ‘oven free’ clotted cream tea. 8:30 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Sex: An Unnatural History: Love / The Future 12:00 Kill Arman: Malaysia / Pentjak Silat 12:30 Movie: “Blue Eyelids” (M s) - In Spanish. Wallflower Marina has no-one to take on the island holiday she’s won. When she bumps into an old classmate she invites him. But getting to know each other before they leave proves a trip away might not be the best idea. 2:15 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: Birmingham 12:00 Landline 1:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2012: Final Round 6:00 Minuscule: Homeless 6:05 Expedition Tiger 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs: Herefordshire 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Sleeper Under The Hill 10:00 Dancing With Dictators 11:00 Movie: “Hud” (M a) - Hud Bannon and his cattleman father, Homer, are in constant conflict, with Homer unwilling to compromise his integrity, while Hud is constantly drinking and involved with married women. 12:50 Order In The House 1:50 Grand Designs: Herefordshire: Kevin meets a couple who are building an organic, hobbit-like, timber framed, curvy house on a hillside in Herefordshire. 2:40 Monumental Vision In Slovakia: Australian sculptor Andrew Rogers’ series on geoglyphs takes him to Slovakia where he creates a Celtic horse and, once again, the Rhythms of Life symbol.

5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Surfsport 10:30 Discover Downunder - Summer Series - Western Australia is where you’ll find the extraordinary Turquoise Coast, and this week it’s where you’ll find Brooke Hanson and Tim Smith. Taking the Campervan from Jurien Bay to Geraldton, you’ll be amazed by what they discover… 11:00 Pyramid 11:30 Wildfire 12:30 One Day Series - Australia Vs India 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 One Day Series - Australia Vs India 8:30 Australian Athletics Tour 2012 9:30 TBA 11:30 The Apprentice - The seventh season of Donald Trump’s unscripted competition series features business-themed battles with 14 savvy celebrities, including country artist Trace Adkins; rocker Gene Simmons; actors Stephen Baldwin and Marilu Henner; model-actress Carol Alt; boxer Lennox Lewis; and reality figures Omarosa and Piers Morgan. 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

5:30 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 That ‘70s Show 12:15 Anne Of Green Gables 4:15 Faulty Towers 5:00 Great South East 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 Hot Dog In The Competition” (M) 9:00 Castle: “Heroes And Villians / Last Call” (M) 11:00 Forensic Investigators - Australia’s True Crimes 12:00 The Real Seachange - After a disastrous opening night at his newly bought pub, Max does something crazy to win customers over. 12:30 Special: Battle At Kruger Park - Witness the extraordinary tourist footage that captures a tug-of-war between a lion pride, a giant crocodile and a herd of African buffalo. 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 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 First Australians: There Is No Other Law 4:00 Why Do We Talk? 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Desalination: A Mixed Blessing? 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Celtic Britain: Age Of Warriors 8:35 The Code: Numbers: A new three-part series presented by mathematics expert Professor Marcus du Sautoy as he goes in search of a mysterious code: the numbers, shapes and patterns that govern the world around us. 9:40 Movie: “Brick Lane” (M s,a,l) - In English and Bangali. Nazneem, a young Bangladeshi woman, arrives in 1980s London for an arranged marriage with middle-aged Chanu. As their marriage proves loveless, she fears her soul is quietly dying. That is until the day hot-headed Karim comes knocking at her door. 11:30 Movie: “Agata And The Storm” (M s,a) - In Italian. From the director and star of Bread and Tulips comes this whimsical romantic comedy. A loving and popular bookshop proprietor, who dispenses sunny wisdom in the form of her books, attracts a man almost half her age. 1:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 13

7 CENTRAL 5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 TBA 1:30 TBA 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 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 TBA 9:00 Desperate Housewives: “Watch While I Revise The World As Susan and Carlos bond over their feelings of guilt at the murder of Gaby’s stepfather, Mike begins to think that the two are having an affair. 10:00 TBA 11:00 TBA 11:30 Special: Ships Of The Desert - A fascinating journey that takes viewers to the Holy Land and Egypt, visiting a Kibbutz, Mount Sinai and The Dead Sea. 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 10:25 Science Clips 10:35 Ace Day Jobs 10:40 Postcards From Bangladesh 10:50 Catalyst Bytes 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen Hogmanay Special 1:25 The Dreaming 1:35 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story: Road To Nowhere 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Silent Witness: Finding Rachel 1:20 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:20 Darling Buds Of May: Le Grand Weekend - Ma wins an all expenses paid trip to Paris for two. Suitcases packed she and Pop head to the airport only to be prevented from taking off by the ‘great’ British weather. 3:15 Rage

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 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 Recombination Hypothesis” (PG s) 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 Damages: Flight’s At 11:08 - Joe Tobin calls lawyer Leonard Winstone after accidentally hitting Danielle Marchetti with his car. Winstone arranges for a doctor to examine her but Joe ignores his advice and takes her to the airport even after she begins to show symptoms of a possible brain haemorrhage. 12:00 The Avengers: The See-Though Man - Steed and Emma pay a visit to Sir Andrew Ford at the Ministry, when they find a file stolen from Wilton’s office. 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 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 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 Sports Fever 11:00 Parking Wars 11:30 Special: “On Board Air Force One” - Lift off on the first official flight with U.S President Barack Obama on board the most celebrated aircraft, Air Force One. 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement: “Brent Street - Cafe” Sophie Monk joins the team to renovate the cafe at her old dance studio. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News

4:15 Africa Cup Of Nations Final 6:35 World News 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: Sri Lanka 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Duct Tape Plane - Adam and Jamie test three viral videos featuring extraordinary excavators - can they row a barge, take you wakeboarding, and do acrobatics? Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory patch up a plane that’s had an unfortunate encounter with a bear - using only duct tape. 8:35 Freddi Flintoff versus the World: Laguna Beach 9:30 Wilfred: Dog Star 10:00 South Park: 1% 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The World Game 12:05 SOS: How To Rid Your Lover Of A Negative Emotion Caused By You! 1:05 Movie: “Bad Day To Go Fishing” (PG) - In Spanish & English. The former ‘strongest man on earth’ and his crafty manager tour small South American towns staging wrestling matches for cash. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 14

IMPARJA

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures 10:30 Australian Prime Ministers 10:35 My Place 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 The Wild Ones: Shark Harbour 9:30 Genius: Russell Howard And Hazel Irvine 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Words Aloud 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:35 Trial And Retribution: The Box: While on leave back home in Glasgow, DSC Mike Walker delves into the dark bond between two brothers linked to the disappearance of two women who were once married to the same man. 2:25 Bali High Wedding 2:55 Rage

5:30 Weekend 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 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 Codpiece Topology” (PG s) 8:00 Two And A Half Men: “One False Move, Zimbabwe!” (M s) 8:30 TBA 9:00 TBA 11:00 Men Of A Certain Age: Same As The Old Boss - Joe tries to open his schedule to practice golf, but his efforts prove futile. Elsewhere, Owen’s new post as manager puts stress on his life and marriage; and coworkers pull a prank on Terry after they dig up video of one of his old commercials. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today

5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 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 - A stray cattle dog has been roaming a park reserve for weeks. The RSPCA are called in to catch him and see if he can be domesticated. 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - In a Valentine’s Day special, Liam and Bianca’s big day has finally arrived. But as the ceremony nears, Bianca’s feelings for Heath continue to loom. Will she make it to her wedding, or will Liam be left alone at the alter? 7:00 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Room For Improvement 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: “The Lady Of The Camellias” (M s,n,v) 2:40 Spaceflies: Galaxy: Our Milky Way 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Wig Wearers Of Tari 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Magda Szubanski 8:30 How To Mend A Broken Heart 9:30 The Trial 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Sign Of The City” (MA a,n,s) - Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. One day she makes the acquaintance of her handsome new neighbour, Gil, only to find out he is married. 12:50 Mad Men: “Shoot / Long Weekend” (PG) - Betty is used by a rival ad agency to woo Don away from Sterling Cooper; Peggy is sought after by two romantic rivals; and the agency tries to spruce up their Nixon presidential campaign, aiming to counteract a successful Kennedy ad. / Don loses an important account and Roger, who happens to be stuck in the city on Labor Day, attempts to cheer him up. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 15

ABC 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can We Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Rivers And Life 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes 1:25 At The Movies 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2012 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential: For Australia’s most famous author, Bryce Courtenay, a good story always comes first, even if it comes at a cost to his family. This episode reveals the difficult and complex truths behind the larger-than-life fiction. 8:30 The Straits: Yawor My Lovely 9:30 Dragons’ Den 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Stephen Fry In America: True West 12:35 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:35 The Hungry Beast 2:05 Star Stories: Top Shop Presents Kate Moss: My Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall Again, Then Rise 2:30 The Clinic 3:25 Rage

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can We Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Technology Explained 10:15 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 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 Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary Specials 8:30 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 9:30 Outland 10:00 At The Movies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Lawrence Leung’s Choose Your Own Adventure: Be A Man 12:00 The IT Crowd: Something Happened 12:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:25 Trial And Retribution: The Box 2:15 Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary Specials: Twenty years on the ladies are a tiny bit older, none the wiser - but definitely still Absolutely Fabulous. 2:45 Destiny In Alice 3:10 Rage

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 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 Barbarian Sublimination” (PG s) 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 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 Dark Blue 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 - When two dogs are killed for attacking livestock, the RSPCA in Sydney investigates who’s in the wrong. 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away - Elijah finally confesses his feelings to Leah, April can’t get a straight answer from Heath and Brax finds a way to pay back Leah. 7:00 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Sons And Daughters: Wayne changes his method of attack on Gordon. 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News

5:00 UEFA Champions League 6:00 Weatherwatch & Music 6:15 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Candles Of Gubbio 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Zambia 8:30 From Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means: Japan 9:30 Putin, Russia and the West: War -An exploration of Russia’s fraught relationship with the West during the past decade. This episode examines how the tensions between Russia and Georgia escalated into an armed conflict. 10:30 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “I’m Not Scared” (MA l,a,v) - In Italian. From the Oscar-winning director of Mediterraneo comes a compelling, atmospheric thriller set in late 1970s Italy. Young Michele discovers a kidnapped boy kept in a hole in the ground and realises that his family is somehow involved. Beautifully shot, with the children excellent in their acting debuts. 12:55 Movie: “One Last Dance” (MAV v) - An assassin is hired to kill the men responsible for kidnapping an important man’s son. With every death, the killer gets closer to the last kidnapper’s name. Nominated for the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

12 – Arafura Times

8 - 14 February 2012

CROSSWORD No. 84

SUDOKU No. 84

Your Lucky

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)

At times it may seem as though your family is taking up too much of your emotional energy. Make sure that you think about your own needs as well. Romance. Your positive mood will rub off on your partner. This will be a good period for coming to terms with your differences and enjoying those things which you have in common.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You may be more conscientious than you really need to be at the moment. Don’t let your colleagues push you into doing work which is not really your responsibility. Romance. A powerful aspect to Venus will help to create a surge of romantic energy between you and your partner. This should be a good time for both of you.

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!

MUDDY RIVER

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.

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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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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.

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Your relationship with your boss may be a little difﬁcult at times this month. Work hard, but don’t let yourself get dragged into an argument which you cannot win. Romance. A letter from a friend who lives a long way away will cheer you up. This person has been dreaming about you recently.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

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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.

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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. 84

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.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A meeting with friends later in the month will put you in touch with somebody who is going to have a strong inﬂuence over your life over the next few weeks. Romance. An acquaintance from work may be a little more inquisitive than you would like. You will have to ﬁnd a subtle way to deal with their questions.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

You might actually be in better ﬁnancial shape than you realise: you have forgotten about a sum of money which you have hidden in the house. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will help you to attract the right person. Be careful that you don’t rush in too quickly, however, or you will put them off just as fast!

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A plan to save money could create more problems than it solves. You will need to ﬁnd a better way to balance your needs and your resources. Don’t listen to a friend whose advice has been unhelpful in the past. Romance. Your partner will appreciate a few words of encouragement. You might not realise how much they value your support.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A recent change in your circumstances might be difficult to deal with at first. You may have to leave some old ideas behind and move on. Romance. A difficult aspect to Mars this week could make you a little on-edge at times. Do your best to avoid getting into areas which have caused tension in the past. This is not the best time to deal with delicate issues.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person whom you have not seen for many years will suddenly come to mind. An event which this person predicted will soon come true. Romance. You will be in rather an excitable state this week. You may ﬁnd yourself spending time with someone that you would normally ﬁnd a little too strange for your tastes!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A favourable aspect to Jupiter will give your self-conﬁdence a boost. This will be an excellent time for starting a new project, or for injecting new life into an old one. Romance. This will be a good time for romance: however, your partner may ﬁnd your changing moods confusing at times. Do your best to be more consistent.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You may need to reduce your spending in order to stay in ﬁnancial balance. A recent splurge was more than you could afford, and could create problems later in the month. Romance. Try not to judge the situation until you are certain that you have all the information. You are actually in a much better position than you realise.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

You may ﬁnd it a little heavy-going at times. However, your determination will be enough to see you through. A meeting later in the week will go especially well. Romance. Your strong emotions throughout this week will give you the energy that you need to ﬁnd what you are looking for. Be careful not to miss the obvious, however.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t be too concerned about what other people think of you. You know that what you are doing is right and don’t need their approval to continue. Romance. An innocent secret about your personal life will shortly be revealed. No harm will be done, as long as you don’t take it too seriously.

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Reporting to the Civil Earthworks Co-ordinator the Civil Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and organisation of the earthworks personnel to ensure efficient operations, maximizing productivity, while providing excellent customer service. The key responsibilities are to:

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1. Supervise and lead an enthusiastic team of earthworks personnel providing a safe and efficient workplace. 2. Monitor the performance of employees, conduct performance evaluations, and coordinate any training requirements. 3. Supervise the daily running of the section; ensuring work is completed to schedule. 4. Develop and implement work procedures in consultation with the, Co-ordinator and the Client. 5. Maintain and improve Safety Standards 6. Liaise with clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; supervisors to ensure operational needs and KPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are fulfilled. The successful applicant will possess: t 1SFWJPVT FBSUIXPSLT TVQFSWJTPSZ FYQFSJFODF PG BU MFBTU ZFBST t 5IPSPVHI LOPXMFEHF PG NBDIJOFSZ PQFSBUJPOT NJOJNVN )$ MJDFOTF BOE DFSUJmDBUFT in plant operation t )JHIMZ EFWFMPQFE JOUFSQFSTPOBM TVQFSWJTPSZ MFBEFSTIJQ UFBN CVJMEJOH BOE communication skills. t 8FMM EFWFMPQFE TLJMMT JO XPSL QMBOOJOH BOE QSPDFTT JNQSPWFNFOU t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL BT QBSU PG B NVMUJ EJTDJQMJOBSZ UFBN BOE DPOUSJCVUF UP UFBN outcomes. t 4USPOH *5 o BO BEWBOUBHF XPVME CF LOPXMFEHF PG .JDSPTPGU 4VJUF JODMVEJOH .JDSPTPGU projects.

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THE Nhulunbuy ICC officer was recognised for her work in the Australian public sector spanning more than 40 years. Darwin’s Trailer Boat Club was the venue for a barbecue lunch that brought together regional FaHCSIA staff including visiting GBMs, IEOs and ICC staff from the Territory’s North late last year. The purpose was two-fold: a ‘thank you’ for the hard work around the Stronger Futures consultations and to acknowledge Andrea Collins who began her career in government in 1969. A downpour could not dampen the enthusiasm as Ms Collins offered a mix of reminiscences, sage advice and some hilarious anecdotes. “I’ve always been the shy type,” she told sceptical colleagues after being handed a certificate of recognition of 40 years continuous service by NT State Manager Dave Chalmers and signed by the Secretary, Finn Pratt. “Not seeing past my nose it was other people who saw the potential and ability I possessed and who promoted it. Not me, “ she said. A Wakka Wakka and Goolburri-Gukuyalndji woman, Ms Collin’s first jobs were as a teacher’s aide and domestic before starting her government career with the Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Islanders Advancement as a liaison officer. This was the department that had controlled all aspects of her life until the age of 18, dictating where she could travel, with whom she could associate, what money she earned and when she could leave the dormitory to visit her mother, grandparents and brothers who also lived in Cherbourg. There has been a lot of change over 42 years and working for the Aboriginal Development Commission, the 1985 House of Representative Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, ATSIC, and OIPC has meant Ms Collins has been at the centre of a lot of it. “There have been a lot of ups and downs and some tough times working in government as an Aboriginal woman. I’ve managed to put a few politicians and government officers in place at varying times but usually I bite my tongue. You have to keep a professional approach. I believe in adhering to APS Values and Code of Conduct and you know silence is golden. “I never considered resigning no matter how hard it has been delivering the government message when we were impacted personally. I rely on my inner strength and a few sayings that have guided me in my life like ‘No matter what, the sun always shines’. The fact that there’s unfinished business in Aboriginal Affairs keeps me going.” Ms Collins related some of the highlights over the years including the time she attended a ball to mark the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra in May 1988. Dressed in a red, yellow and black gown she had made herself, Andrea stumbled when approaching to meet the Queen. Although able to prevent herself from knocking over the regal personage she was not able to execute the required curtsey and instead thrust a handshake upon HRH. Other standouts in her career were her secondment to the House of Reps Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs for the Inquiry into Homelands resulting in the Return to Country Report and the time she organised a visit by Prime Minister John Howard to Galiwin’ku, Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala in 1998. “I’ve had some great experiences and seen some things - I can tell you. But the best change within Indigenous Affairs that I’ve had an active part in is the establishment of community controlled organisations in Rockhampton and Miwatj Health and legal service here in Arnhem Land. That’s been the most satisfying.” Ms Collins began work in Nhulunbuy in 1987 and has developed strong connections with Yolngu people. She has a deep understanding of North East Arnhem Land Aboriginal culture politics and history and she generously shares this knowledge. She is also more than willing to give some general advice to her colleagues. “My motto has been ‘Good, better, best-never let it rest until your good is made better, and your better becomes best.’ “My strength has come from my foundation in knowing who I am. I am Wakka Wakka and Goolburri-Gukuyalndji-past, present and future. This validates me, my rights and essence and no power on this earth can ever change that. “My other guide is the fact that you’re going to die one day and your life will flash before your eyes. So make sure it’s worth watching.” A long list of awards and certificates of attainment are testament to her outstanding success in her work and her contribution to community and her sporting. In 2000 she was inducted into the Brisbane Indigenous Legends Hall of Fame. “I’m proud of the achievements I’ve been a part of as a public servant and what I’ve done on a personal basis. But the greatest achievement of them all is bringing up my son G„birri Collins-Yunupingu.” It was the night of the presentation that Ms Collins learnt Father Michael Hayes, a Rockhampton priest well-known for his work in Indigenous education, had passed away around the same time as she was receiving her certificate. “You know, he was the one I was thinking of when I spoke about other people seeing my potential and pushing me forward when I was very young.”? The young Mission girl has done her family, the Aboriginal community and Father Hayes proud.

COMMUNITY

Ruby wins Student of the Year

Our bonny baby

Ruby Alderton with one of her prints.

Shavaun Ria King is the first child for Trish and Paul King from The Three C’s. She was born at Gove District Hospital on December 12 and was two weeks early. Weighing 3628g (8lb 2ozs) she is a grandaughter for Ria Schuitmaker from the Netherlands and Maxie and Eileen King.

A YirrkAlA student has been named as NT indigenous Higher Education Student of theYear 2011. ruby Alderton, printmaker at Bukularrnggay Mulka Centre, was announced the recipient of the award and is heading to Darwin for the official presentation later this week. Senior primary teacher at Yirrkala CEC

Dhalulu Ganambarr congratulated ruby on the announcement of her award. Manager at Buku-larrnggay, Will Stubbs said ruby was an asset to the centre. She encouraged young people to take part in the current printmaking workshops and helps them achieve some outstanding work. “She is always keen to offer encour-

agement while showing them the various techniques involved. She has managed to get the young people to participate in the activities at the centre as they look up to her as a role model,” he said. An artist in her own right ruby has worked on a number of her own prints and has also previously worked on the traditional bark paintings.

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

Time 0306 0847 1536 2159

FULL MOON

Ht 1.62 3.29 0.77 2.90

Thu 9 Time 0349 0934 1614 2232

Fri 10 Ht 1.47 3.42 0.69 3.03

Time 0429 1018 1651 2304

Sat 11 Ht 1.32 3.50 0.66 3.14

Time 0508 1101 1729 2336

Ht 1.18 3.50 0.67 3.24

Sun 12

Mon 13

Tue 14

Time 0548 1142 1805

Time 0008 0628 1225 1842

Time 0043 0711 1311 1921

Ht 1.06 3.43 0.75

Ht 3.31 0.98 3.27 0.89

Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries

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

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

W/E Jan 1 W/E Jan 1 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 30/01

3864

1017

4400

1158

Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783

Tuesday 31/01

3889

1023

4200

1105

-311

-82

Wednesday 01/02

4069

1071

3000

789

1069

282

Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272

Thursday 02/02

3945

1038

4000

1053

-55

-15

Friday 03/02

4043

1064

3900

1026

143

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

Saturday 04/02

4032

1061

3200

842

832

219

1178

4600

1211

-122

-33

7453 27300

7184

1020

269

Sunday 05/02

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

Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 8

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

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

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

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 3.34 0.96 3.05 1.09

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

4478 28320

-141

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

Weather details o

-536

Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 30 31.9 24 21.8 Tuesday 31 32.1 24.7 18 Wednesday 1 32.2 24.6 6.0 Thursday 2 33.3 25.6 0.6 Friday 3 33.1 26.8 NIL Saturday 4 33.2 0.0 NIL Sunday 5 33.2 27.3 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 6.6 mm

Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 5

Mean sea level pressure Max: 1007.1 hPa on Monday Min: 999.6 hPa on Thursday Averages for the month February Max temp: 31.3 Min temp: 24.5 Rainfall: 294.5 mm

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SPORT

Tennis registrations a hit THE Nhulunbuy Tennis Club held their annual registration day on Saturday. By the end of the first week about 300 people had registered to join the club including new residents who had been in town for less than a week. The award winning club has a reputation of providing a great variety of competitions for both junior and senior players and has taken out awards as the Best club in Australia

(2010) and the Best Community Club (2011). Club manager Nikky Mayer said she was pleased with the great early response to membership and players would be taking to the courts in a number of competitions . “We are also holding tennis based workouts twice a week to help players build up their fitness levels,” Mrs Mayer said. “We thank Gove FM for being

here on Saturday and broadcasting live. It really added to the family atmosphere,” she said. Club president Paul Mery was pleased with the huge response on Saturday. “We were busy all morning and everyone was having a great time,” he said. Club members were kept busy with the registrations and the sausage sizzle.

An overview of young players.

Xavier Marr, 2 on registration day.

Jorja, 6, and Keira, 2, Eales watch their brother play.

The Meersbergen clan at the sign up - Xavier, 7, Matilda, 3, Isaac, 5, and Jacob 9.

Lots of youngsters took the opportunity to have a hit on Saturday. Bronte 6, and Darci, 8, Lane getting stuck into sausage sandwiches.

Tekeiya Maymuru, 5, gets in some practice.

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Ariahna WIlliams, 3 shows it is never too early to start learning to play tennis.

Special activities got lots of youngster involved.

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Bedwell Blue series gets underway By NEAL BAULCH The first of six races for Gove Boat Club’s Bedwell Blue water series took place on Sunday, January 29 with a daunting blustery day and amid talk of “They won’t go sailing in that”. It did look that way as briefing time came around with only two boats signed on - Magic and Sans Souci who was still yet to launch with waves breaking on the ramp and the ubiquitous tinny anchored close. It wasn’t too much longer and two other boats Wolley and Otama had signed on and around a dozen or so people eager to crew. By race start time of 2pm three boats had made it to the start line with Otama still back in the bay looking for their tinny. It was an all multi-hull race with not one mono in sight. (thought they revel in strong winds with their fancy righting lever). The first leg was from the tug cyclone buoys up to the wooden ketch among the boats in the harbour and then on to half tide rock. Magic led the way and even with two reefs in her main still had plenty of power to keep it that way. (At some stage her handicap will bring her back into line). On the way to the third mark (five fathom) which took the boats out past the shelter of the export wharf the sea became somewhat choppy for the two smaller boats causing some gear failure for Wolley who had to retire. Sans Souci was looking for something similar to occur or any excuse to head back in. But with the excellent help from Gary and Travis she managed to stay intact and upright to complete the course. Otama ended up making her way out and was seen carrying out a man overboard exercise - only it wasn’t an exercise. Just as well you can swim Kyle and next time keep

Magic in the race last week. the mainsheet cleated when gybing. No doubt all aboard were having an interesting time. Magic took out line honours and first place on corrected time and with the other two boats out of contention Sans Souci came in second. Can’t do much worse than second out of two. The post race sausage sizzle

(bring on the rum bucket) had people talking about the days conditions with those experiencing the ride on Magic with a length of 17 metres wondering what the problem was. Thanks to Trappa and Rod for finding a place on board their boats for all the extra sailors who greatly appreciated their chance to brave

the elements. All enjoyed the day and everyone went home looking forward to race two of the Bedwell Blue water series on February 12. The Gove Boat Club would like to thank our race series sponsors John Bedwell Management Pty Ltd for their generous support. See you all at the next race.

Brumbies come to Nhulunbuy THE National Rugby Union pre-season game between the University of Canberra Brumbies and the Western Force was at Rugby Park, Marrara on Saturday. During their time in the Territory the Brumbies visited Jabiru and Tiwi Islands and on Monday they called in to Nhulunbuy. Minister for Barkly and rugby fan, Gerry McCarthy, said the Northern Territory was proud to host the event, which is being played in the second year of a three-year agreement between the Territory Government and the Brumbies. “This three-year agreement highlights once again the Territory Government’s commitment in providing major sporting events to the Territory,” Mr McCarthy said “This event is no exception with the likes of Ben Alexander and Stephen Moore playing on Saturday night and Simon Moore refereeing the match. “As part of the agreement, the Brumbies are also providing support to Northern Territory Rugby Union through the provision of referee and player development. The Brumbies will also interact with the Northern Territory Institute of Sport while they are here, and down the track will offer opportunities to selected NTIS athletes and Territory coaches to participate in Brumbies talent identification camps and training events in Canberra. “This Government is committed to developing the Territory as a positive sporting environment, and we encourage participate in all sports and at all levels, which complements our Great Territory Lifestyle initiative under Territory 2030,” Mr McCarthy said

Water polo causes a splash at the pool JUNIOR water polo players have started for the season and played at the Gove Aquatic Centre on Saturday. Players from as young as six played with teenagers in what is hoped to be a busy season. They are playing on Mondays between 3pm and 4.30pm and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. They will be training for six weeks and then there will be four week competition. Anyone interested can contact Rachel Verdel at the Gove Aquatic Centre.

Players of all ages train together.

Indy Goodlad,6, and Kiara Cardwell, 7, undaunted by the older water polo players.

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Hahn Premium Light 30 pack cans carton

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