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$2 • PH: 1300 4895 00 • EDITORIAL: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au • Issue 602 • Thursday, February 14, 2013
Car blaze evacuation fear
An Hyundai sedan was destroyed by fire on Racecourse Road on Friday night. Photo: ROB WILLCOX. RACECOURSE Road residents were saved from toxic smoke billowing from a car engulfed in flames on Friday night by a fortunate wind. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Cooktown Brigade Captain John Harrison said evacuation of the residents was considered an option, except for a south-easterly wind blowing the smoke in a different direction. “The interior fittings in cars contain lots of chemicals that can become poisonous in the event of fire,” Captain Harrison said.
Cooktown Police and QFRS personnel were alerted to the blaze involving an unoccupied Hyundai sedan at about 11.30pm. “It (the car) was well-enveloped in flames by the time we arrived,” Captain Harrison said. Heat from the fire kept the QFRS crew well at bay for about 15 minutes. “We directed water on the fire from a long way back for about 15 minutes, such was the intensity of the heat coming off it,” he said. “As we began to get it under
control, we were able to get closer to eventually extinguish it. “All up it would have taken about 20 minutes.” Cooktown Police have confirmed the vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire which they believe was the result of an electrical fault. They do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. And in other police news, last Thursday’s sittings of the Cooktown Magistrate’s Court was not
a happy place for three Hope Vale people, with two sentenced to jail and another sustaining heavy fines. A 19 year-old man received a nine-month sentence for two assaults occasioning bodily harm committed on February 5. His parole release date was set for May 5. In the other case involving jail time, a 22-year-old Hope Vale woman will also have to wait until May 5 before she will be released on parole after pleading guilty to a charge of stealing as a servant and being sentenced to 12 months’
imprisonment. The charges related to unauthorised withdrawals totalling $17,300 from the Hope Vale Arts Cultural Centre account. And in traffic-related matters, a 48-year-old Hope Vale man was fined a total of $2160 for drink driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .188 per cent, along with unlicensed driving on November 7 last year. He was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence for a period of two years.
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FEBRUARY
Thu 14. Cooktown Pool - Swim For Your Life - from 9.30am to 10.30am.
Thu 14. The first meeting of a new photography club
forming will be held at the Cooktown State School from 6pm. Meeting room to be advised. Sat 16. Cape York SSAA working bee from 9am. Sat 16. Integrated Health and Wellbeing Expo at the PCYC Events Centre from 10.30am to 5pm. Sat 16. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from noon to 1pm. Sun 17. South Cape York Catchments community tree planting at River Road, Wallaby Creek (follow signs) from 9am. BYO gardening tools and water. Sun 17. Cape York SSAA Black Powder Shoot from 9am. Sun 17. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 19. Cooktown Pool - Swim For Your Life - from 9.30am to 10.30am. Tue 19. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Wed 20. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from noon to 1pm. Wed 20. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm. Thu 21. Cooktown Pool - Swim For Your Life - from 9.30am to 10.30am. Thu 21. The second meeting of a new photography club forming will be held at the Cooktown State School from 6pm. Room number to be advised. Meeting will be held from monthly from then on. Sat 23. Cape York SSAA Rifle Shoot from 9am. Sat 23. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from noon to 1pm. Sat 23. SLAM Day concert at the Top Pub from 2pm. Sun 24. Cooktown SSAA Practical Shoot from 9.30am. Sun 24. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 26. Cooktown Pool - Swim For Your Life - from 9.30am to 10.30am. Tue 26. Endeavour Lions Club meeting at the Lions Hall in Amos Street from 7pm. Tue 26. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Can club secretaries please send in a list of their events planned for the year to editor@cooktownlocalnews.com. au so they can be included in the What's On section.
CHURCH SERVICES Baptist: Hogg Street, near IGA, 9.30am Sun. Phone 4069 5155. Cooktown Community Church (AOG/ACC): Gungarde Hall, 9.30am Sun; Home Group 7.30am Wed. Phone 4069 5070, 0427 756 793. Catholic: 6pm Sat and 8.30am Sun, St Mary's, Cooktown. Phone 4069 5730. Anglican: Christ Church Chapel, Sun 8.30am. Phone 4069 6778, 0428 696 493. Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown. Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.
letters to the editor
Make the internet an vital election issue LAST week, when Cooktown was cut off from the internet, we realised just how important that link has become to country people. The forthcoming federal election may well affect our future links with the rest of the country. The National Broadband Network is planned to connect each home directly to the national network, either by cable or wireless, and we should all be aware of how the election will affect this - no matter who you vote for. The current Coalition policy plans to deliver connectivity to the suburbs, and then leave
it up to middlemen to connect individuals to the network. At a cost, of course. In other words, we would be in the same situation as we are now, with Telstra charging a $35 per month connection fee, and no alternative. In small towns, Telstra has an effective monopoly of this last link in the chain and, by
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can have terrible results in the countryside. The more letters he receives, the stronger his hand will be in arguing with this policy. It might look good in Canberra, but it is a real vote-loser in the bush. Eric George, (pictured above), Cooktown.
Rhonda’s sunset a winner
RHONDA Hill’s image titled, “Sunset Over the Endeavour River” is this week’s winner of the $25 voucher in the in the Cornett’s IGA Cooktown and Cooktown Local News photo competition.
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As well as winning this voucher, Rhonda also goes into the draw for the end of year grand prize of a $500 voucher. And along with our other winners, she can continue entering each week as she pleases.
THE South Cape York Catchments group is looking for environmentally-conscious people to help them finish a tree planting project at River Road, Wallaby Creek in Rossville on Sunday. The aim of the planting is
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international standards, charges a very high price for a poor and limited service. The Coalition policy of using middlemen for the final connection might allow for competitive services in the cities, but will condemn small country towns to the same expensive stranglehold we have now - because our market is not big enough to attract competition. Whoever you plan to vote for, I recommend you take the time to write to Mr Entsch, our sitting and likely future federal member. I have been in touch with him and I believe he understands how a city-focused policy like this
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to create a wildlife corridor from River Road to the Wallaby Creek. The established planting will shade out the weeds and provide animals with, habitat, food, and sheltered access to the creek. Although some gardening
tools will be provided by the group, volunteers are asked to take their own tools and water. Work is expected to begin at 9am and finish at noon. A free barbecue and drinks will be provided by the group when the work is finished.
Safe swimming is available at the site. Contact Samantha Hobbs (4069 6292) to advise of your intentions to help so that catering arrangements can be made. Just follow the signs to the second driveway past the bridge.
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Professionals to be involved in Re-enactment THE Cooktown Re-enactment Association has gone all out to ensure a successful future for their key activity, the Re-enactment of the landing of Captain Cook. “We are really excited to have obtained the support of the National Institute of Dramatic Art where Australian actors such as Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe trained and have gone on to enjoy international fame,” said Association President Loretta Sullivan. Mrs Sullivan said NIDA have agreed to support the Association by conducting interviews for a Director and Production Manager from their newly graduated students who will travel to Cooktown for six weeks and train the crew for this year’s performance. She said interviews for the Direc-
tor took place on Friday, February 8, with a number of applicants willing to take the plunge into the deep north. “Committee representatives John and Clare MacDonald met with the heads of the NIDA Director Course to assist with the selection process,” she said. The successful applicant was Mackenzie Steele who now awaits the result of next week’s interviews for the Production Manager who will join him in Cooktown. “This promises to be a fantastic opportunity for local would-be actors who would like to benefit from the expertise of trained professionals and also take part in the first professionally trained and organised Re-enactment,” she said. “The NIDA trainees will organise all aspects of the performance
including auditions and practice sessions with the assistance of committee members.” Mrs Sullivan said that in the meantime, expressions of interest will be sought from locals who would like to assist with this project. “We will not only need actors, but also wardrobe assistants, props handlers and a number of other people to simply assist the organisers,” Mrs Sullivan said. “This will be a big job so we will need a lot of support and assistance to pull it off. “As a number of Cooktown kids are already involved in the perfor-
mance, arrangements will be made with the Cooktown State School for their Drama Class to participate in the activities. “We are hoping to involve children from other schools in the region as well.” Mrs Sullivan said a full and comprehensive program will be
commenced once the successful Producer has been chosen. Anyone interested in participating or assisting in this project can contact either Tyson Hang or Loretta Sullivan or ring The Boathouse and leave a message on 4069 6861.
Star-studded cast on Captain Cook self-guided audio guide THE Cooktown Re-enactment Association is well on track to complete the Captain Cook Self- Guided Audio Tour by mid-2013. This state-of-the-art tour takes the listener on an historical journey around Cooktown so they can imagine they are actually there beside Cook, Banks and Parkinson during their 48-day stay here on the banks of the Endeavour River. Experiences such as seeing the first kangaroo, repairing the Endeavour, collecting plants and animals with Joseph Banks are included on the guide. Sit with Sydney Parkinson as he speaks to the Guugu Yimithirr Bama learning their language and recording it in his journal for posterity. Hear the story of how the first recorded reconciliation in Australia took place between Cook and the little old man who instigated a peaceful settlement after an altercation when Cook refused to share turtle with the Bama. Once completed, the guide will be available for hire locally, or the shorter app will be available for upload at a nominal fee. Project organiser John MacDonald and his wife, Clare, recorded some parts of the guide during a visit to Cooktown last year, with the second stage taking place in Bath just prior
to Christmas, 2012, while on a family visit to England. “It was a real coup obtaining the services of the British actors comprising Jonathan Hyde, his wife, Scottish opera singer Isobel Buchanan, Simon Shepherd, Derek Smith (Parkinson) and Robin Tetley who recorded the sound and voices in his Bath studio,” said Association President Loretta Sullivan. Jonathan Hyde is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has made numerous appearances in theatre, film and television. Jonathan played Dr Dorn in Chekhov’s The Seagull and the Earl of Kent in King Lear in a repertory company that included Sir Ian McKellen, which toured Australia in 2007. But perhaps he is better known for his role as the Captain in the film Titanic. Recently, he appeared as Lionel Logue, the King’s Speech therapist in the West End production of The King’s Speech at Wyndham’s Theatre. Similarly, Simon Shepherd has played many roles on stage and television, but would be best known for his role as Dr Will Preston in five series of the TV show Peak Practice. All advised they were very happy to assist with this unique project to help bring more recognition to Cooktown’s amazing history.
Knives thrown at meeting IN a frightening incident at Hope Vale on Tuesday, a Cooktown man allegedly threw two knives and made threats during a gathering of the Hope Vale Congress of Clans. A police spokeswoman said the gathering was interrupted by the 41-year-old who allegedly produced the two knives. It is further alleged that he threw a cane knife into a wall, after which he threw another knife at one of those in attendance at the meeting. That knife missed the alleged
intended victim and landed on the floor. Hope Vale police were called and the man was arrested on a range of charges including common assault and threatening violence. He will appear at the March 6 sittings of the Cooktown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charges. No one was injured in the incident. It is believed the man had previously had a claim rejected by the group.
Pictured in London after recording the voices for the Captain Cook Audio Guide are (from left) Jonathan Hyde, Isobel Buchanan, Simon Shepherd, Clare and John Macdonald. Photo submitted.
Calls for hard yards on Constitutional reform THE National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples has welcomed the passage of the Act of Recognition in the Federal Parliament on Wednesday but says the hard yards in achieving substantive Constitutional reform are now just beginning. “Today is the first test of multipartisanship leadership, now all parties must continue to work together to achieve a referendum involving substantive reform not just symbolic recognition,” said Congress Co-Chair Jody Broun (pictured).
“Congress calls for Constitutional reform that protects rights and prohibits discrimination. “ We n o w expect clear commitments from all sides of politics to a referendum timeframe and the concrete steps required to make it happen,” she said. Co-Chair Les Malezer said, “Within the two years of the timeframe of the
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Endeavour College enjoying steady growth New teachers on the staff at the Endeavour Christian College are Kelly Schoffelen and Lisa Zhou (start of 2013) and Amanda Louw (late 2012). Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
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SINCE its opening last year, Cooktown’s Endeavour Christian College has seen steady growth in its student enrolment, which has also seen an increase in its teaching staff accordingly. With Peter and Christine Coates at the helm, term one of 2012 saw 24 students create history by being the first to enrol at the college. Then at the start of term two last year, that initial number grew to 33, which, by the end of the school year, had almost
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doubled to 62. The 2013 school year has since seen that number increase to 85. But it has not only been the student numbers that have changed, so has the teaching staff. Mid-way through last year, Peter and Christine stepped down to allow Jannie and Louise Basson to take the helm and by the end of 2012, they had been joined by Amanda Louw who assumed the role as Year 2-3 teacher. And as the students filed into their classrooms to start 2013, they were greeted by the fresh faces of Kelly Schoffelen and Lisa Zhou - Years 4-5 and 6-7 teachers respectively. Originally from Melbourne, Kelly and her husband, Steve, have come to Cooktown to enjoy a warmer climate. Lisa, a former resident
of Brisbane, is multilingual - speaking fluent English, Chinese and Japanese. Lisa’s husband Zhihang is a professional videographer who is welcoming the opportunities the local scenery is providing for him. Speaking with the Cooktown Local News after the first week of term, Principal Jannie Basson said he was very impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of his new team members. “We’re very impressed and consider ourselves lucky to have Amanda, Kelly and Lisa on the team,” he said. “They’ve adapted very well and very quickly and I’m sure they will be the positive influences on their students we expect them to be.”
Gabriel Garate, the new teacher for the Lakeland and Laura State Schools is a former Lakeland student. Photo submitted.
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New teacher sits on other side of desk
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WHILE she may be the new teacher for the Lakeland and Laura State Schools in 2013, Gabriel Garate is no newcomer to the district. In fact, she could probably be called “the prodigal daughter”, because she is fact a former Lakeland student. “It’s been about 13 years since I’ve had to come to Lakeland school on a regular basis,” Gabriel said. “But now I’m the one sitting behind the teacher’s desk not in front of it having my homework checked in the mornings.” Gabrield said she grew up in Lakeland and, like all children there, was shipped off to the big smoke, Cairns in her case for a quality secondary education. “After that, I moved to the Gold Coast to study at Griffith University and, after five years of degree changes and being lost in the wilderness, I returned to the Far North to teach at Innisfail State College,” she said. And although she has found the transition to be a unique and challenging new position, she said she is thoroughly enjoying the experience. “My first two weeks in Lakeland and Laura schools have been filled with relationship building and becoming familiar with the programs,” she said. “I’m looking forward developing as a teacher and member of the community in the years to come.”
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And The Iceman speaks . . . Story and photo By ERIC GEORGE ANDREW Kendray runs one of the important institutions in town - the Iceworks. He is not originally from Cooktown, but from Darwin. “Mum and Dad came from Victoria and moved to Katherine when they got married. Actually we lived in Timber Creek, so they made the population five. When I was born, that made six.” It seems the Kendrays like living in the country. Can Andrew ever imagine living in Sydney or Melbourne? “Not really, no. Holidays are bad enough. Little towns are good. The lifestyle is a lot different, it’s five minutes to the shop and back. If you want to go to the Wharf to go fishing, you’re there. It’s an easy-going lifestyle. “It’s still dog eat dog in a way, but not the same as in the big cities. “We left Katherine when I was four or five and lived on the road - my Dad was a road builder - so we built the Stuart Highway from Katherine to Darwin and back in the 1970s. We arrived in Darwin and just missed Cyclone Tracy, which was lucky.” What dreams did the young Andrew have? “I was always going to be a sportsman of some sort, but as you get older, you get broken down and worn out. I went out to the big world of work, to a hire company. “Then to Perth for a year to play baseball. Came back from that and worked in a steel place, selling steel. The job before I came here was selling concrete and landscaping supplies.” So what brought Andrew to Cooktown? “My Dad came over because the Post Office was for sale. We had a look at the Iceworks, then came back and had another look and decided to make an offer and move over here. That was in 2001. “It was beautiful and green, I think we came in April or May. We came over the old bridge. “The new bridge was standing there proudly, but with no roads to it. Everything was looking very promis-
ing. It seemed to be a busy little town. “I didn’t take much notice of the wind then. I remember the first night we stayed at the Sovereign and I thought I hope it’s not windy like this all the time. I should have asked a few locals.” Everyone in Cooktown knows the Iceworks, but can Andrew explain the business to us? “The people prior to us had started to do a bit more of the food service. It used to be just ice, bait and a Dairy Farmers franchise. “ I think it had been doing that for at least a couple of owners ago. I think it goes back to the seventies. I tried to get a bit of information from the Historical Society, but it goes back to when the boats just used ice and they had a machine with big moulds and crushed the ice for them. “No power on boats like they have nowadays. “In the 10 years that we’ve been here there is less of a demand for ice, so we’ve slowly deviated from focusing on just the one thing and doing a bit of everything in the food section. “We’ve had opportunities that have come along with different suppliers. We supply restaurants and cafés with fruit and veg. There was a demand so we took it on. “We’ve changed our name to Cooktown Food Service and Iceworks. “I never used to cook much, but I cook all the time now and you notice all the different foods that come along. There are 10 or 20 different sorts of frozen chips, wedges, beer battered, crinkle cut, everyone wants to have different chips. No one wants to have the same as the bloke up the road.” Andrew has put his roots down in
Cooktown and runs his business with his eldest daughter. What does he see coming for the town in future? “A lot of the businesses are struggling to survive. I went for a drive at Christmas time through the inland road through Emerald and all the little towns there were in a similar state and struggling to survive. “The only ones that were booming were close to a mine. I reflected back to when we had the tin mine here, and the town was booming in that people had money to spend. “You could rent a property out and get a neat return on it. It was good and bad because it was hard to find workers because everyone wanted to work at the mine. “It was good in that people didn’t mind spending a few bucks because they were getting a fairly good wage and it was being spent in the town.” Cooktown no longer has a mine, but it does have tourism. How does Andrew feel about that and its potential for development? “The Cape is a tourist destination, and Cooktown has the potential to be a part of it, but it seems that instead of attracting tourists, we ignore them. “We’re all closed at the weekend, when they have the chance to drive up here. “Theoretically we’re a lazy little town steeped in history, which would be our selling point, but we don’t really push that. Apart from the museum which is nationally run. “We’re a tourist oriented town in the season. Tourists will come here, go fishing and do their thing, but they won’t know much about the town unless they make an effort to find out. “Our information centre is at Nature’s PowerHouse, a bit out of the way. “There is a lot to offer, but I don’t know how the town can let people know.” Is there one thing Andrew would wish for Cooktown? “Calm weather on a Sunday once a month! There you go, a beautiful day for fishing. “It’s one of my favourite things to do.”
Support local musicians on SLAM day
The Barefoot Belles will be performing at the Top Pub on Saturday, February 23 as past of the local SLAM Day event. Photo submitted.
ON Saturday, February 23 at 2pm, the Top Pub will join forces with other small live venues all over Australia to “Save Live Australia’s Music”. SLAM Day is a national event that started in Victoria in 2010 at which the SLAM Rally saw 20,000 musicians march the streets of Melbourne to protest against Victorian Liquor Licensing policies that unfairly linked live music to high risk activity. After seven months of negotiating the Live Music Agreement, it was officially announced that “live music does not cause violence”. The Barefoot Belles are hosting the national event that now represents the broader community and celebrates our local musicians and the small venues that provide them with a place to play. Get along and and support your local “musos”, the Barefoot Belles, Generator, Roadtrippers, Ruff’n’Ready, Earthbeat and more. The Wallaby Creek Festival is manning an information and volunteer register tent if you are interested in being involved in Cook Shire’s much-loved music festival and local merchandise will be for sale also. The Australian live music industry is threatened by many issues relating to liquor licensing, planning, environment protection, building code regulations and ever increasing rents and rates. Let us lead our governments to think about the impact before they change a public holiday for example that directly effects the success of many music festivals. For more info on SLAM Day visit the website: “slamrally.org”.
Andrew Kendray in the cold room at his business, Cooktown Food Service and Iceworks.
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LEFT: Sisters Leah and Tahlani Whitford practise a lifesaving technique at the Cooktown Pool. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON. RIGHT: Once brought safely to the side of the pool, Leah Whitford is held securely by her sister Tahlani duing the lifesaving exercise.
Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, MaRCH 13 from 2pm and THuRSday, MaRCH 14 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms
Crocs won’t stop these future Nippers THEY say that “where there’s a will there’s a way”, and that’s the case with crocodiles and stingers not being obstacles to some of Cooktown’s youngsters becoming Junior Nippers. PCYC School Aged Care, in a joint initiative with the
Cooktown Pool and its Director Roz Smith, started a Royal Australian Lifesaving accredited pool program last Friday, that will eventually see 28 children with the skills to not only save themselves from drowning, but could also see them saving other
lives. Co-ordinator Sonya Robertson said while 28 have signed on to complete the program, 14 actually started it on Friday. “There’s no specific time limit for the kids to complete the course,” Sonya said.
“We’ll just keep teaching them until they have the skills needed. “They all will be working towards a successful completion” For more information on the program, contact Sonya Robertson (4069 5890)..
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PHOTOGRAPHERS are reminded to take their cameras and manuals to the first meeting of the new Cooktown Photography Club being held tonight in the Cooktown State School library. One purpose of the club will be to provide an avenue for more experienced photographers to share their knowledge and skills with so many locals who own cameras, but either do not understand their technology or the terminology in their manuals. The club will not be restricted by age limits, with keen photographers of all ages welcome to join. Another purpose of the club will be to eventually plan workshops, assignments and field trips to enhance everyone’s enjoyment of their art. This, the first meeting, will start at 6pm.
Take your cameras and manuals along to tonight’s meeting of the Cooktown Photography Club, which will be held at the Cooktown State School library Another meeting will be held For further information, contact from the same time next Thursday, either Gary Hutchison on 0411 722 February 21, after which meetings 807 or Chris Stewart on 0400 685 will be held monthly. 542.
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THIS is such a great summer salad. The first time I ordered it in a Vietnamese restaurant, I fell in love with the mixture of flavours and textures; an arresting mix of crunch, pungency of the fish sauce, bright herbal flavours, chilli heat and soft bite of poached chicken contrasted against the cool sweetness of the shredded cabbage and carrot. It is also a very straight forward dish to make, and like much Vietnamese food has a lovely light texture. In a Vietnamese meal it would be one of several dishes on offer, but it can make a great lunch or light dinner dish on its own. Vietnamese Coleslaw ¼ wombok (Chinese) or savoy cabbage (350g), shredded
2 carrots, grated 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, or 12 cooked and peeled prawns, halved lengthways 2 red shallots, finely sliced 1 cup (large handful) Vitenamese mint leaves 1 cup (large handful) common mint leaves ½ cup roughly crushed, unsalted roasted peanuts 1/3 cup crispy Asian fried shallots 2-3 medium sized hot chillies, deseeded and finely sliced ¼ to ½ cup Vietnamese dipping sauce, to dress Thoroughly combine the cabbage and carrot, then mix through the shredded chicken breast (or prawns), red shallots and mint
leaves. Pile the coleslaw on a platter forming a low mound and scatter over the crushed peanuts, Asian fried shallots and sliced chilli. Drizzle over the dressing or serve it on the side. Vietnamese Dipping Sauce 1/3 cup fish sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced Combine the ingredients in a bowl and serve. Alternatively, store the sauce in a clean glass jar in the fridge for up to a month to use as required.
Warm and fuzzy phone directory feelings DID you see that Cooktown Local News had donated $10,000 from the new telephone directory to the School Parents and Citizens? What a surprise, and here was me thinking it was all a big scam and the editors were going to use the funds for a South American holiday. Now each time I search for my friends in the phone book, I shall get a warm and fuzzy feeling at the good I am doing for the little kiddies. Not that many of my friends are in the book. Most of them are like Hollywood film stars and have gone ex-directory. That drives me nuts! How can I call them if I can’t find their number?
I faithfully write it down in the little book next to the phone, but - do you think I can find anything in that? I can’t remember half the names I have in it, and they are not alphabetical anyway. No chance of just opening it and finding the friend I want to call. When I ask them why they are not in the phone book, they say it is to prevent marketing sales calls. Ha! I can just see the little man in Mumbai or wherever, sitting in his overcrowded call centre and leafing through the new Cooktown Directory. “Oh look, there’s old Fred in Marton. What time is it? Yes, he should be in the shower just now, let’s try and sell him a new computer.” Or whatever. Now there’s a job I’m glad I never did.
Imagine spending all day being shouted at by cranky people who View don’t want your call and would happily reach from down the phone line the Hill to strangle you, if only they could. Who buys anything from these people anyway? I’m sure they don’t do much business in Cooktown. Have you ever heard of anyone who answers with, “Oh, yes. Please tell me more about home insulation products and I’m sure I will order a truckload.”? Yes, I pity the poor call centre worker and just hang up before they finish their spiel. It’s the kindest thing I can do for them.
St Valentine’s Day - Hurrah! FEBRUARY 14 is Saint Valentine’s Day and romance stirs in many a heart. My collection of sentimental cards and pressed flowers resides in “Ye Olde Treasure Box”, out of sight, but not out of mind. At my primary school, we learnt young the value of romance. I seemed to recall a different beau for each passing year. Unfortunately, I remember also, that while I yearned for Beau A, mostly it was Beau B (not A who cared not a whit) who cast deer doe eyes at me! In our eleven o’clock mid-morning break (then called “elevenses”), we gulped down our milk from mini bottles supplied by the government and hurriedly devoured our homemade cake supplied by Mums so that we could indulge in our favourite game of “Catch and Kiss” and cause the old stony schoolyard to ring with our squeals of delight. Email your romantic, or other scribblings for our column to either : thekellers@bigpond.com or editor@cooktownlocalnews. com.au or send them to: P O Box 645, Cooktown, 4895. Dianne Keller Cooktown Writers’ Group. “Catch and Kiss” “Catch and Kiss” was the sweet game that we played. The boys chased the girls who ran like slow snails, In our lunchtime break in the old schoolyard, With laughing eyes and saucy ponytails. Though children, we recognised romance And learnt, so quickly, how to coyly flirt. There were shy smiles and whispers and giggles; A practice for Life but with no one hurt. Schoolteachers looked on from staffrooms above But never denied us our harmless fun. I guess they thought of their halcyon days; Of their sweethearts lost and their sweethearts won. By DIANNE KELLER
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DURING the cyclone of 1913, reported on for the past two weeks, the schooner Dancing Wave disappeared. History books today, (Trinity Phoenix being one and Shipwrecks along the Queensland Coast being another) report that the schooner was wrecked off Fitzroy Island, which is off the coast of Cairns. However, recent research for this story has unearthed information from the time which shows that wreckage was found at Cape Bedford, north of Cooktown. So what do the readers think was the fate of Dancing Wave? The vessel was a wooden schooner of 67 tons burden, and her dimensions - length 82.2ft, breadth 19.9ft and depth 7ft. The schooner was built in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1864, and was registered at Townsville. For years the Dancing Wave had been engaged in the timber trade between Cairns, Townsville, and Maryborough. The Brisbane Courier, Tuesday, February 4 1913 reported that there was a missing schooner, the Dancing Wave and: “The Harbour-master is
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leaving in the pilot cutter at 3 o’clock to-morrow morning to search for the schooner Dancing Wave, which left last week for Townsville with a cargo of timber. She was last seen by the steamer Palmer to be sheltering on Wednesday near Fitzroy Island. The Portmaster (Captain J Mackay, I.S.O) received the following wire from the Harbour Master at Cairns at 9.45 am yesterday, ‘Steamers Barrier and Palmer report Schooner Dancing Wave anchored under Fitzroy last Wednesday. Marloo reports no sign there to day, and, as heaviest gale was from south, fear vessel driven ashore Green Island or adjacent reefs.’ A later telegram, stated, ‘Searched Fitzroy and Green Islands, Oyster Quay, and Upolo Bank, no trace of Dancing Wave’. “ February 6, and still no sign of the schooner. Captain J Mackay, (Portmaster of Queensland), reminisced in the Brisbane Courier: “The Dancing Wave was the fastest schooner in her day to sail out of a New Zealand or Australian port,” he said yesterday. “I knew the vessel well when I sailed the south seas. She was built for the South Sea Island trade as far back
IN the Welsh revivals of the nineteenth century, people were hungry for spiritual renewal. Confessing their wrong doing, they made restitution, but unexpectedly created serious problems for the shipyards along the Welsh coast. Over time, the workers had stolen all sorts of things - from tools to wheelbarrows. But, as people got right with God they returned these, and soon the shipyards were overwhelmed with returned property. There were such huge piles of returned items, that several of the yards erected signs saying, “If you have been challenged by God to return what you have stolen, please know that the management forgives you and wishes you to keep what you have taken.”
as 1864, in New Zealand. Since her arrival on the Queensland coast, the Dancing Wave has had a varied career.” The Portmaster added that the John Douglas would search the Barrier Reef from Cooktown as far south as Cairns in the hope of finding the missing vessel. The current captain was Captain Rose, who for many years had been engaged on the coast. His family are now residing at Maryborough.” February 7, 1913 the Cairns Post reported: “Captain Rhodes, had received a telegram from Port Douglas stating the steamer John Douglas had sighted the schooner Dancing Wave near Bampton Island. Captain Rhodes replied urgently that he was not aware of the existence of such an island along this portion of the coast, and asking if it was Brampton Island near Mackay, which was referred to. No reply came to hand on Wednesday evening, and yesterday morning Captain Rhodes again wired, asking for a reply to his telegram of the previous afternoon. Yesterday afternoon the following message was received by the
Thousands became Christians. Others renewed their commitment to following Jesus Christ. Drunkenness halved. Some pubs went bankrupt. Crime diminished and judges had no cases of murder, assault, rape or robbery over which to preside. The police became virtually “unemployed” in many areas. Stoppages occurred in coal mines, not due to unpleasantness between management and workers, but because so many foulmouthed miners became Christians and stopped using foul language to control the horses that hauled the coal trucks in the mines. These horses could no longer understand what was being said to them and transportation ground to a halt. Fascinating stuff.
Harbour Master from Cooktown. ‘Re Dancing Wave, steamer John Douglas left here at daylight this morning en route to Cairns. No wreckage has been seen around Archer Point or Rocky Islet.’ Captain Rhodes said that the John Douglas would probably search the islands and reefs on the way down for traces of the missing schooner.” February 12, the Sydney Morning Herald reports the Postmaster-General of Queensland had received, “a wire from Townsville to the effect that the master of a fishing lugger had sighted floating off the Franklin Islands to the south of Cairns, two bags of corn, one bag of chaff and the lower portion of a human body with clasped boots on. The port master has instructed the steamer John Douglas to search the Franklin Islands in the hope of getting more definite Information regarding the fate of the missing schooner.” So where was the Dancing Wave? She had now been missing 12 days. Was she at the Franklin Islands, Fitzroy Island, or somewhere near Cooktown ? … more next week.
A minister was asked, “How can we too have revival?” His reply, “ Go to a place where you can pray. Take some chalk along. Kneel there, and draw a complete circle around you and pray for God to send revival on everything inside that circle. Stay there until He answers, and you will have your revival.” Things can dampen our spirits as we read the news, work to put food on the table and put up with the current heatwave. Let’s not neglect our spiritual side but seek to have “the fire” we once had rekindled! Remember too - there is a hunger inside each of us that only God can fill. Blessings, Pastor Peter, Cooktown Baptist Church.
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LEFT: Stranded turtle at Archer Point. ABOVE: King tide waters creep up Marrja Boardwalk, Cape Trib area.
Moundbirds - weirdos of the region “WHAT’S that squawking bird that kept me awake last night?” The noise usually comes from the orange-footed scrub fowl (aka jungle-fowl or scrub-hen). Jan Fredericks and daughter Laurie from Arkansas found them really weird, especially when they saw their huge mounding nest. And they are weird! They are part of the megapodes or moundbird family also known as “thermometer birds”. Twenty-two species of these live around Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia and the Pacific Ocean. We have three megapode species in Australia --the orange-footed scrub fowl from the rainforest, the scrub turkey (not a real turkey) along the north east of Australia to Sydney and the mallee fowl from the arid interior. They have evolved to the east of the Wallace Line, part of the continental drift as Australia and New Guinea blunder northwards to the equator. Megapodes are the only known birds which use external heat sources, other than their body heat, to incubate
their eggs. Most incredible and an evolutionary freak! Even more incredibly, the young birds hatch from their eggs in the most mature condition of any bird. Their eyes are open. They don’t have an egg tooth, but scratch their way out of the egg and mound. They have bodily co-ordination and strength, with full wing feathers and downy body feathers. They’re able to run, pursue prey, and, in some species, fly on the same day they hatch. They are fully able to defend themselves and receive no parental care. All members of the megapode family can fly, but most move around primarily by walking. Their eggs are unique in having a large yolk, making up 50-70 per cent of the egg weight. Kathleen Walker a Kuku Yalanji person from Wujal tell me that they traditionally love the eggs of the scrub fowl so they don’t eat the bird. The turkey’s eggs on the other hand are too rich, so they eat the turkey instead. A nice sustainable balance.
Weird birds indeed. But we still love them. Jan and Laurie Fredericks and their husbands run a river haven resort in Arkansas, so they understand nature and spent as much time as they could on their Cooktown trip looking, searching, probing, questioning and admiring this very different and remote area. They had a very special, but confronting experience at Archer Point. A big old turtle was lying on the sand, stranded and immobile after the mid-morning king tide. Floater’s disease (from plastics), a propeller strike or just old age? The visitors, helped by Eric Buchinger from Mount Isa, watered down the ancient turtle to give some relief. We alerted Wayne, one of the Turtle Rescue rangers from Yuku Baja Muliku and it was tremendous to see his quick and positive response. Let’s hope it ended well. Thanks to Wayne and team - you do a great job. Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours www.darcyofdaintree.com.au Ph: +61 7 4098 9180
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Crab could help save the Reef
Coral suffering from “white syndrome”. A PARTICULAR species of crab has been helping Great Barrier Reef coral combat white syndrome, a deadly disease that causes coral tissue to disintegrate. Joseph Pollock, from James Cook University’s School of Marine and Tropical Biology and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), has been studying the disease, and its unlikely helper, the “furry coral crab”. The study, Cymo melanodactylus crabs slow progression of white syndrome lesions on corals, describes how coral-associated crabs help protect their coral hosts from disease, both of which appear throughout the Indo-Pacific. Mr Pollock said another research team at JCU had originally reported on an association between white
A furry coral crab. Photos submitted. syndrome and these crabs. Initially, it was thought the crabs were to blame for the disease, rather than helping cure it, he said. “Researchers originally speculated that they may actually cause the disease, since diseased colonies have high numbers of crabs and it is known that these crabs can eat coral tissue. “I have been doing a number of assays to determine the cause of this disease and it didn’t seem that the crabs could cause the amount of destruction you see with this disease, in which the coral tissue essentially just falls off of the coral skeleton. “This was the first study to report that they actually slow the disease progression. To my knowledge, this is also the first study to demonstrate that coral-dwelling invertebrates
have the potential to slow disease progression on their host.” Mr Pollock said it was not entirely clear how the crabs slowed the disease progression. “We hypothesize that it may be in a manner similar to maggot debridement therapy, an ancient medical treatment that is actually still in use today.” Mr Pollock likened it to actor Russell Crow’s character in the film Gladiator, when he has his shoulder wound cleaned by maggots. “Essentially, the crabs could be slowing the disease by simply feeding on sloughing coral tissue and potentially harmful microbes at the lesion front,” he said. Mr Pollock said he had been studying white syndrome coral disease at Lizard Island, about 240km
north of Cairns and 27km off the Far North Queensland coast, for about two years, but this set of experiments was quite brief. “We basically collected healthy and diseased coral colonies from the field, manipulated the crab numbers, and observed the fragments for three weeks,” he said. “The disease had a devastating effect on corals. “The disease is pretty nasty. “Essentially, the corals tissue just falls off of the skeleton and it is often fatal to the coral. “Imagine your skin and muscle starting to fall off at your fingertips and spreading over the entire body leaving behind only skeleton. “It is also interesting that we found these crabs to be very strongly attracted to white syndrome colonies.
“This means that when a coral is infected with the disease, crabs from nearby coral colonies could migrate to the diseased colony, slowing the disease - this could be a very interesting feedback mechanism whereby these crabs help to slow coral disease on reefs.” The experiments were performed by Mr Pollock and Mr Sefano Katz, a collaborator from Israel who is completing an internship at JCU. JCU’s Professor Bette Willis and Dr David Bourne from AIMS provided feedback and guidance on the manuscript. This work was funded through a Lizard Island Research Foundation Fellowship awarded to Mr Pollock for study at Lizard Island Research Station, a facility of the Australian Museum for two years.
Suicide deaths of children under 15 under-reported THE Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian has identified a total of 27 suicide deaths of children under 15 years in Queensland between January, 2004, and December, 2010, that were not included in national statistics published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This accounts for 22.5 per cent of all Queensland youth suicides reported by the Commission being excluded from national figures. “There is an absence of national reporting on the number of children and young people under the age of 15 who suicide,” Acting Commissioner
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Barry Salmon (right) said. “The under-reporting of youth suicide has been a contributing factor to an under-appreciation of childhood suicide and is therefore a significant issue that requires attention.” The Commission has previously raised the issue of under-reporting of youth suicide with data custodians and reporters at both state and national levels, including making formal recommendations under the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 to the ABS in 2005-06, which has carriage of national mortality
reporting. Mr Salmon identified that recommendations also made in June 2010 by the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee’s Inquiry into Suicide in Australia supported the Commission’s recommendation that the ABS report on suicide deaths of children under 15 years. “However, this has yet to be implemented in the two-and-a- half years since the recommendation was made, even though the ABS holds this data,” he said. Acting Commissioner Salmon has appealed to the ABS to prioritise these recommendations and consider
A CAPE York crocodile farm that was placed in liquidation has now been put up for sale. The Edward River Crocodile Farm in the Aboriginal community of Pormpuraaw, in far north Queensland, has been operating since the 1970s but was declared insolvent last year. Liquidator John Goggin from BRI Ferrier says he is looking for a buyer who can keep the farm open. He says there are currently about 400 eggs and 85 breeding stock. “When I went over there I got to see them reasonably closely,” he said. “Basically I kept a little bit of a distance from them. “I’ll be honest and say it’s not a job you’d get every day of the week in our profession and it’s one that we’ve learned a lot about in the six months that we’ve been appointed.”
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the impact its reporting has on preventing child deaths. “The complete absence of national suicide data for children aged under 15 years prohibits accurate conceptualisation of the significance of the issue and allocation of appropriate resources to developing suicide prevention policies and programs,” he said. The Commission has released a Trends and Issues Paper on the under-reporting of youth suicide on its website at www.ccypcg.qld.gov. au and will continue to advocate for national reporting of all youth suicides in Australia.
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Ghostnets fish on: Marine rubbish threatens our turtles If you’re a marine turtle, your most likely cause of death is getting tangled in a discarded fishing net.
By BRITTA DENISE HARDISTY (Research Scientist, Ecosystem Sciences at CSIRO) and CHRIS WILCOX (Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO) Photos: theconversation.edu. au EACH year around 640,000 tonnes of fishing gear is lost or thrown overboard by the fisheries around the world. These “ghostnets” drift through the oceans and can continue fishing for many years. They kill huge numbers of marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birds, and cause significant loss of biodiversity. One study showed fur seal populations declined around 5% each year. Ghostfishing of commercially valuable fish species also reduces food resources. Ghostnets are a global problem: they’re found even on remote atolls thousands of kilometres from commercial ports. But they are a particular problem in Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria. Here ghostnets wash ashore at densities reaching up to three tonnes/ km, among the highest in the world. We don’t know where more than half the nets come from, but of the nets we can identify, most come from fisheries in neighbouring Asian countries. About 4% come from Australia. Because of the large amount of illegal fishing that has occurred in the region it’s not clear whether they were lost or left behind intentionally. Ghostfishing in the Gulf is known
Rubbish in the ocean marine debris - is a terrible threat to wildlife. Discarded fishing nets are among the worst.
to kill sharks, crocodiles, and dugongs, as well as other fish and invertebrates. But it is turtles that are most at threat. Australia is home to six of the world’s seven threatened species of marine turtle. During a recent cleanup of ghostnets on beaches in the Gulf, 80% of animals recorded in nets were marine turtles, including Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Green and Flatback turtles. Getting tangled in ghostnets is one of the most common causes of death for marine turtles in Australia. Understanding the impact It’s expensive to get out on planes and ships, so most of the data we have about marine debris comes not from the sea itself. Instead we use beach clean ups of rubbish washed ashore to estimate what might be drifting out there in the ocean. In our research, we worked with GhostNets Australia and used data collected by Indigenous rangers on the number of ghostnets found during beach cleanups in the Gulf of Carpentaria. We combined that with a model of ocean currents. This let us simulate the likely paths that ghostnets take to get to their landing spots on beaches in the Gulf. Beyond finding out where ghostnets occur in the Gulf, we wanted to actually estimate their impact on threatened marine turtles. So we combined our model with data about where turtles exist in the Gulf, using turtle by-catch records from the prawn trawl fishery that operates in the region. We crosschecked our predictions about where turtles would wash
ashore tangled in ghostnets with real life data on turtles caught in ghostnets found by the rangers. This showed us where the hotspots are. Ghostfishing for turtles is concentrated in an area along the eastern margin of the Gulf and in a wide section in the southwest extending up the west coast. Taking action on ghostnets Most ghostnets enter the Gulf from the northwest and move clockwise along its shores. This means we can help protect biodiversity in the region by intercepting nets as they enter the Gulf, before they reach the high-density turtle areas along the south and east coastlines. Nets arriving here could be monitored by aerial or satellite surveys or
coastal surveillance programs. Run from a nearby port, this surveillance could focus on a relatively small area north of the Gulf. Intercepting nets along the northeast of the Gulf should reduce much of their impact: they will no longer sweep through the Gulf and meet turtles along the south and east margins. Encouraging fishers to recover lost or damaged nets could also reduce the prevalence of ghostnets in our seas. One idea is to offer incentives for fishing boats to return fishing gear. Another is to set up waste disposal sites at ports. Finding a path Our work points the way forward for understanding the global threat from marine debris and making
predictions that can guide regulation, enforcement, and conservation action. This approach can easily be expanded to the level of whole oceans for a huge range of different animals, from sea birds to seals. Models that predict global densities of marine debris already exist, thanks to other researchers. Combining models such as these with species distribution data, even at coarse scales, would show us the global hotspots where marine debris meets commercially valuable or threatened marine species. This could pinpoint where prevention and clean-ups could really make a difference to biodiversity and help us mitigate the impact of marine debris on the world’s marine wildlife.
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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 12:20 Movie: “Exorcist II: The Heretic” (M) - The demonic force that possessed Regan four years ago seemingly had left. However Father Lamont is instructed by the Cardinal to investigate the death of Father Merrin, who originally exorcised Regan, only to learn the demon Pazuzu, king of evil spirits, was repossessing her. 2:30 The Avengers: The Hidden Tiger 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Mystery Woman In The Shadows” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - With Nelson in custody, it appears that things between Casey and Tamara are going to be okay. Despite meeting Rosie’s little sister, Sasha’s still convinced something’s not right with Rosie. 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:30 TBA 11:30 Family Guy: Deep Throats - Brian and Stewie go undercover in order to expose the mayor as corrupt after Meg gets a job as intern in his office, and Peter and Lois revert to the old habits from the 60’s after entering a local talent show. 12:00 Movie: “Open Boat To Adventure” (G) The Leyland Brothers retrace the route explored by Matthew Flinders 150 years ago from Darwin to Sydney. 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 One Born Every Minute 2:30 Everyone Loves A Wedding 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Giant Kite Battle 6:00 Food Safari: Syrian 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monty Halls’ Great Irish Escape 8:35 What Destroyed the Hindenburg? 9:35 As It Happened: Dig World War II 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Inju, The Beast in the Shadow ” (MA a,v) In French. Benoît Magimel stars as a naive French novelist who travels to Japan to promote his new book. While there, he also hopes to meet his idol, the mysterious Japanese writer Shindei Oe. Shindei Oe, however, turns out to be as evil and manipulative as the characters in his novels. 1:00 Kurt Wallander: “The Leak” (M l,a,s) In Swedish. - The seemingly random murder of a jogger in woodland and the detonation of car bombs in central Ystad are but diversions to keep the police busy whilst a security van is robbed of 15 million kroner. Given the security firm’s meticulous contingency plan, Wallander suspects a leak from the inside the company. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Rodney’s Robot Revolution 1:00 Basketball: WNBL 2:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 River Cottage: Everyday - Treats 6:45 Gardening Australia Summer 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise: A shocking discovery in Ladies wear causes ripples through the store. To test Moray’s feelings, Katherine pursues another man. 8:30 Grand Designs: Tenby - Kevin McCloud has followed the restoration of all kinds of derelict structures in all kinds of places, but this one - converting an old lifeboat station into a contemporary home, is one of the most unusual he’s come across. 9:20 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Queen Of Flowers - Phryne ends up with more than she bargained for - including murder - when she agrees to help refine a group of delinquent flower maidens for the annual flower parade. 10:15 TBA 11:05 TBA 11:35 Rage: Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Movie: “Lego: The Adventures 12:00 TBA 12:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Rosie O’Donnell 1:30 Of Clutch Powers” (G) 3:00 Movie: “College Road Trip” (G) 5:00 Creek To Coast Stars Of Les Miserables 2:00 Movie: “White Hunter, Black Heart” 5:30 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the 4:30 Hot Property 5:00 National News length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for 5:30 4WD TV weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 11:40 Movie: “The Babysitters” (MA) A teenager turns her babysit1:00 Movie: “Rites Of Passage” (M) - An attorney decides to take a ting service into a call-girl service for married guys after trip with his estranged father, but their plans change when they fooling around with one of her customers. meet up with two escaped convicts. 2:00 Movie: “Villain” (AV) A sadistic gang chief and his boyfriend - 3:00 Room For Improvement - The team heads bush to surprise a pimp, mingle with members of Parliament, set up & bungle mum, dad and their five kids as a tired old farmhouse springs a payroll robbery. into twenty-first century life. 3:20 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 3:50 Nine Presents: Timomatic 4:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Danoz 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:30 Wesley Impact
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 La Fille du Régiment 3:20 Limen 3:55 Black Cab Sessions USA 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Esther Rantzen 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Salvage Hunters 8:30 Prisoners of War 9:30 Movie: “An Education” (M a,v,l) - London, 1961. Smart, attractive 16-year-old Jenny finds her traditional education replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off of her feet while placing her future in jeopardy. 11:20 Movie: “Venus” (MAV v,a) - Septuagenarian Maurice, a once well-known actor with a reputation as a ladies’ man, cannot resist a final flirtation with his friend’s pretty teenage grandniece in this beautiful and utterly compelling film about love, friendship and mortality. 1:00 South Park: Fantastic Easter Special 1:30 South Park: D-Yikes 1:55 Embedded With Nationalists - When Pauline Hanson launched One Nation, the debate over who or what it means to be Australian erupted and the term nationalist took on a whole new meaning. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gold: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 8:20 Dream Build: Rolling Cubes 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10:10 Glass: A Portrait Of Philip In Twelve Parts - A remarkable mosaic portrait of Philip Glass, one of the greatest - and at times most controversial - artists of this era. Scott Hicks gives us a unique glimpse behind the curtain into the life of a surprising and complex man. 12:00 Movie: “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution” (M) - After curing the sleuth’s cocaine addiction, Sigmund Freud joins forces with Sherlock Holmes to solve a kidnapping mystery. 2:00 Order In The House 2:55 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series 11:00 Gilligan’s Island 11:30 Discover Downunder Summer Series 12:00 Her Alibi 2:00 Jeremiah Johnson 4:00 Manly Surf 5:00 National News 5:30 Customs 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block: All Stars 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 Nikita: Homecoming - In the explosive season finale, Nikita and Michael invade Division in an attempt to capture Percy, and Alex and Sean get caught in a deadly gunfire battle with the U.S. Marines. 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Global Shop Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Stitch 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Dinner Date Australia 12:30 TBA 4:30 Live Healthy, Be Happy 5:00 Drive Thru Australia 5:30 Great Southeast 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 8:00 The Force - Behind The Line 8:30 TBA 9:40 TBA 11:40 Law & Order: LA : Silver Lake - Don Alvin’s quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread. 12:35 Special: Macarthur’s Dream 1:35 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Wheel2Wheel: Indonesia 3:00 Wheel2Wheel: Timor-Leste 3:30 Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece: Outer Mani 4:00 Al Jazeera News 5:00 Cycling Central 5:35 Rex In Rome: The Third Man 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: History Cold Case: Mummified Child 8:30 Wonders Of The Solar System: The Thin Blue Line - Professor Brian Cox ventures to some of the most extreme locations on Earth to paint a dazzling picture of the Solar System. Tonight, Brian reveals how something as flimsy as an envelope of gas can create some of the most wondrous sights in the Solar System. 9:35 Freedom Riders 11:45 Movie: “Beaufort” (M l,v) - Set in Southern Lebanon in 2000, just prior to the withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Force after 18 years of war. An IDF unit struggles to defend a 12th-century fort taken as an Israeli stronghold in 1982. As the unit’s 22-year-old commander, Liraz, lays the explosives to destroy the fort many men have died to protect, he reflects on the futility of this war without a cause. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Country House Rescue 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Small Island 1:10 Movie: “Isle Of The Dead” (PG) - Boris Karloff is quarantined on a Greek island during plague times. But is it the plague or a vampire that is claiming the victims? 2:20 Alexander’s Greatest Battle 3:30 Rage 4:10 Movie: “Annabel Takes A Tour” (G) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Egg Salad Equivalency - Sheldon earns a date with the Employee Relations Department when he gets accused of sexual harassment, and it looks like Leonard, Raj and Howard may go down with him. 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Desperate Emanation - Sheldon meets Amy’s mother and comes to the realization that he no longer wants to see Amy; and Leonard realizes that everyone is in a relationship except for him. 9:30 Person Of Interest: Dead Rekoning 10:30 Person Of Interest: Bury The Lede 11:30 The Block: All Stars 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Heath is told by Connie he’ll be allowed supervised visits of Darcy only. Casey goes job hunting, having decided he and Tamara are going to move in together. Meanwhile, Spencer convinces Maddy they should go home and give their parents another chance. 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:45 TBA 10:15 TBA 11:15 Happy Endings 12:15 Last Chance Learners 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 The Real Seachange 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Sea Wall” (M l,a,s) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Dominican Republic 6:00 Food Safari: USA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Dodge A Bullet 8:35 Man vs Wild: Bear’s Top 25 Man Moments 9:35 RocKwiz 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: God of Love - Lounge-singing darts champion Raymond finds his prayers are answered - literally - when he receives a mysterious package of passion-inducing darts. Romance is in the air in this bohemian charmer.; Miracle Fish - After falling asleep in the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go away, little Joe wakes up to find his dream may have become a reality.; The Saviour - A young door-to-door evangelist is torn between his faith and his desire for a married woman. 1:05 Cast Offs: Carrie 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Real Chinese 10:40 Nile 10:55 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Theatreland 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Time Team: St Ebbas 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape: APT7 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 The Most Secret Place On Earth: The CIA’s Covert War In Laos 1:35 Close Up: Photographers At Work: Portraits 2:15 Basketball: WNBL 4:10 Gardening Australia: Shorts 4:20 Movie: “Affairs Of Annabel” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bakersfield Expedition - The guys’ road trip to a comic-book convention in Bakersfield, Cal., gets sidetracked when Leonard’s car is stolen. 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Alien Parasite Hypothesis 9:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Bear Truth 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Grab A Feather And Get In Line 10:00 Anger Management: Charlie & the Ex-Patient 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Flirting With Forty” (PG s,l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Tamara finds a place to live at Irene’s, Casey’s sacked by John at the Surf Club, and Heath turns a new leaf and takes over Angelo’s. 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:45 TBA 11:45 Against The Wall: “The Fifth Body” Abby and Lina investigate improprieties at the coroner’s office when a woman’s corpse goes missing but turns up in a twisted comedic video that goes viral online. If the body isn’t found, the woman’s murderer could go free. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Towards Zero” (M s,n,v) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Trackers of the Kalahari 6:00 Food Safari: Jewish 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Melissa George 8:35 Insight: Clear Cut 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Floating Lives” (M a,v,s,l) - In Viatnamese. This film draws us into the colourful daily life of the seemingly unsophisticated peasants of the mysterious Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. It offers a rare glimpse into a family life separated from the mainstream of modern society, yet shows the similarities in emotions experienced by people everywhere. 1:10 Anna Pihl - A rapist is stalking the streets and the police have nothing decisive to go on. He’s been dubbed ‘The Indian’ because he pulls tufts of hair from the scalps of his victims. Anna Pihl is asked to help solve the rapes. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 For The Juniors 10:15 Ace Day Jobs 10:20 My Great Big Adventure 10:40 Behind The News Specials 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Grand Designs: Huddersfield 6:50 Minuscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 QI: Journeys 9:00 The Agony Of Life 9:35 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Bored To Death: I’ve Been Living Like A Demented God 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Life’s Too Short 12:00 Durham County 12:55 Movie: “The Wrong Arm Of The Law” (G) 2:30 Carmen And Geoffrey 3:50 Woman Of The Book: Geraldine Brooks 4:00 Movie: “Beauty For The Asking” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 10:00 National Morning News 11:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 11:30 The Block: All Stars 1:00 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from the shows hot location at The Grove in Los Angeles. The show takes viewers on a coastto-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Cool Money” (M v,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Heath demotes Liam and promotes himself at Angelo’s, Liam steals money from the till and Sasha gives April a hard time after she discovers she helped Tamara with a place to stay at Irene’s. Meanwhile, Jett’s made to do an assignment on his own by bully Tilda. 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:45 TBA 10:15 World’s Wildest Police Videos 11:15 Air Crash Investigations 12:15 Room For Improvement 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 The Real Seachange 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 5:30 UEFA Champions League: Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich 8:05 World News 1:00 Insight: Clear Cut 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Vision 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Latin America: Venezuela 8:30 Tropic Of Capricorn: Chile to Brazil 9:30 Masters of Money: Hayek and the Free Market 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Child” (M a,l,v) In French. A confronting and powerful morality tale about a young man who is reluctant to abandon his criminal lifestyle and accept his new responsibilities as a father. Bruno and Sonia, a young couple living off her benefits and his thieving, have a new source of money: their newborn son. 12:50 Tibet: Murder In The Snow (M l) - In an incident that shocked the world, a teenage Tibetan nun, Kelsang Namtso, was killed when Chinese border police opened fire on a group of pilgrims as they fled Tibet over the infamous Nangpa Pass. The shooting was witnessed by international mountain climbers, some of whom videotaped or photographed the events. 2:00 UCI Track World Championships 2013: Day 1
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Jung In Europa 10:10 La Mappa Misteriosa 10:30 Behind The News 11:00 Infamous Victory: Ben Chifley’s Battle For Coal 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Fat City” (M) 2:00 sWaterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Wild Life At The Zoo 6:30 Deadly 60: On A Mission 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst: On The Road 8:30 Making Couples Happy :) 9:30 The Midwives 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Seven Ages Of Britain: Age Of Conquest - British commentator and presenter David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure. This episode begins with the Roman invasion and ends with the Norman Conquest. 12:30 The Clinic 1:25 The Da Vinci Shroud 2:15 Big Ideas Sampler 2:30 NTFL: Wanderers vs Palmerston 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: All Stars 8:00 TBA 8:30 The Mentalist: Days Of Wine And Roses -The CBI team investigate the death of a young model who was a patient at an elite rehab facility. Meanwhile, Lisbon intensifies her probe of multimillionaire Tommy Volker. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: CSI On Fire 10:30 CSI: NY: Kill Screen - The CSIs investigate a murder that is linked to a competitive video-gaming tournament. 11:30 The Block: All Stars 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Global Shop Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Seduced and Betrayed” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 The Zoo 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Marilyn tries to help Alf and Celia resolve their issues, Rosie reveals the truth about her family to Sasha, and Romeo and Indi decide to re-open the gym. Meanwhile, Sid opens up to a psychiatrist but, having told the kids he’s at a medical convention, is busted by Dex. 7:30 TBA 8:45 TBA 9:45 Grimm: “Woman In Black” As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins. 10:45 Nazi Hunters 11:45 Up All Night 12:15 Last Chance Learners 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 5:30 UEFA Champions League: AC Milan Vs Barcelona 8:05 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Gold Of The Ninjas 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - Chef Peter Kuruvita finds an intriguing mix of excitement and relaxation on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. This volcanic island is home to a steadfastly preserved traditional way of life and its chiefs grant Peter approval to cook atop the slopes of its active volcano, Mt Yasur. 8:30 Jerusalem On A Plate 9:35 24 Hours in Emergency: A Good Life 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “The President’s Last Bang” (MAV l,v) In Korean and Japanese. Director Im Sang-soo makes a controversial political statement with this complicated and sardonic black comedy based on the true events of the 1979 assassination of South Korean President Park Chung-hee. 2:00 ECI Track World Championships 2013: Day 2
THURSDAY 21
WEDNESDAY 20
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Double Trouble 10:20 What I Wrote 10:30 Arrows Of Desire 11:00 Catalyst: On The Road 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Poirot 1:20 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:50 Waterloo Road 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2013 6:00 Doctor Who 6:45 Doctor Who: Confidential: When Time Froze 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Cleve Crudgington 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Death Of A Travelling Salesman - When a travelling salesman dies in a car accident, police blame alcohol. Dr Blake concludes that the victim was not drunk and died before the crash of very unusual causes. 9:25 Silk: Martha is defending a vulnerable teenager arrested for cottaging and reveals a vigilante policeman’s honey trap scheme at a park toilet. Niamh and Nick show their courtroom skills with suprising results. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 My Family: Relationship Happens 11:35 Rage 5:00 Rage
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MONDAY 18
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12 – Cooktown Local News 14 - 20 February 2013
CROSSWORD No. 135
SUDOKU No. 135
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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) If the people around you don’t agree with your tactics, you may need to change your approach. Try to get them back onto your side. Romance. Your relationship will develop still further over this week. You may feel it is perfect, but remember that there is always room for improvement.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A relative will reveal a family secret to you; which will have a very positive effect on your relationship with the rest of your family. Romance. Your love-life may need some great changes in order to remain afloat. Selfreflection may be the best answer to this issue.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t allow other people to make plans for you. You need to decide what is best for you this week. Romance. Be careful to keep an agreement which you made recently with your partner. It was very important to them and they will feel let down if you don’t stick to your word.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You could use up a lot of energy this week without getting much done. Concentrate on those tasks which are most important and check them off first. Romance. The Moon/Mars Midpoint moving through your sign could make you tense at times. Get a massage or read a book to relax.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A long-standing agreement with a friend may be on the point of breaking down. This pact has its flaws, but it has served you well in the past. Romance. Don’t let money worries come between you and your partner. There are more important things in life. Set a budget and stick with it.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Don’t let the recent attention you have been receiving among your friends go to your head! It may not be the type of attention you need. Romance. A remark by your partner may mean more than you originally thought. Don’t just take it at face value. Ask a close friend for their advice.
FINDWORD No. 135 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A plan to save money will create new difficulties this week. You may need to find a better balance between your needs and your resources. Romance. You may be feeling a little insecure at the moment. If you are prepared to “stick to your guns”, you will be able to improve a difficult situation.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
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You will be able to project your will on other people this week. If you are subtle, you should manage to get what you want without them realising! Romance. You will enjoy being the centre of your partner’s attention. Don’t forget that they have obligations to other people as well!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Don’t allow yourself to get into a situation over which you have no control. Pause often to make safety checks and regain power. Romance. Your partner has your best interest at heart, but may put you on the wrong track. They will be less helpful than they think this week.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Your ability to see beyond your present difficulties will be a huge advantage. Remain optimistic! Romance. This is not a good time to try to make any changes in your relationship. Rely on communication strategies that have worked time-and-again for you and your partner.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
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Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
SOLUTIONS No. 135
You may be too anxious to jump in without considering the consequences. Make sure you know what you’re doing before it is too late. Romance. An office romance could gradually become more serious. Tread carefully! You don’t want to lose your job over this!
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) This will be a good day for anything that involves a certain amount of risk. Provided you know where to draw the line, you will achieve a great deal over the next week. Romance. A person that you see every day at work may be more interested in you than you realise. Are you drawn to them?
– Nathaniel Hawthorne
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PREGNANT women rank good oral health low on their priority lists despite the fact that sweet food cravings, regular vomiting and reflux associated with morning sickness can severely increase the likelihood of dental decay and erosion. The recent Australian Dental Association (ADA) Babies and Toddlers survey also revealed decayCOO KTtreats causing sugary are the most OWN common foods craved by women, when pregnant. The ADA is focusing its new Baby and Toddlers campaign on oral hygiene for pregnant women in an effort to improve the oral health of women during their pregnancy, as well as their unborn children. “Healthy oral habits instilled from birth will set the standard for life, so it’s important women are aware of their own oral health risks associated with pregnancy - most of which are easy to avoid - in order to pass on good habits to their young children,� said Dr Peter Alldritt, Chairman of the ADA Oral Health Committee. Regular vomiting and reflux can expose the teeth to strong stomach acids which can lead to dental ero-
sion and this, coupled with regular sugary treats, can cause irreversible damage to teeth and gums. An alarming 70 per cent of survey respondents admitted they did not see a dentist for a check-up during their pregnancy, believing the appointment was less important than keeping fit, visiting the hairdresser or doing housework. More than half of new mothers also didn’t visit the dentist in the first 12 months after having their baby. “Food cravings and morning sickness are not unusual experiences for pregnant women, however, they can have negative effects on the teeth and gums which are more sensitive to bacterial irritation and inflammation during pregnancy,� Dr Alldritt said. The ADA is also urging pregnant women and those thinking about becoming pregnant to be informed of the risks associated with gingivitis, which is more likely to occur during the second trimester. Increased levels of hormones can exaggerate the way gums react to bacterial irritants found in plaque, during gingivitis. This can lead to periodontitis, a deeper infection
in the gum tissue which can cause permanent damage and may result in tooth loss. “Tooth decay and erosion are largely preventable with healthy diet and good oral hygiene, which is why it’s so important to visit a dentist for a check-up if you are planning on becoming pregnant,� Dr Alldritt said. The survey found a concerning 45 per cent of mothers reported their children only brushed their teeth once a day when they were a toddler and a quarter of children did not visit the dentist for a general check before they turned four years of age. While almost two thirds of mothers claimed to be very aware of the foods and drinks that can cause decay in baby and toddlers’ teeth, approximately 40 per cent were not aware muesli bars and dried fruit can also contribute to the condition. For more information on the ADA’s Babies and Toddlers campaign including guidelines on when and how to start cleaning a child’s teeth and gums, first aid for a dental injury and dietary recommendations for healthy teeth, visit www. babyteeth.com.au.
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Poison Creek Rural Fire Brigade AGM. Saturday, March 9, 4 pm, Rural Fire Brigade Shed - Minke Road. Enquiries phone secretary Cass Sorensen 4069 6657.
Rossville P&C AGM on Wednesday, Feburary 20, at 2.45pm in the Rossville School community room. Any enquiries call 4060 3988 – parents and community members all welcome.
Cooktown and District Youth Association AGM Tuesday, February 26, 6pm, Events Centre. All positions will be declared vacant. President, Vice President x 2 (Targeted Youth Vice President position), Secretary, Treasurer, two executive committee members. Followed by refreshments At 6.30pm. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 22. Membership and nominations enquires to Secretary Barb Keats, 4069 5236 or 0427 695 188, barbkeats@bigpond. com. Current member training at 4.30pm regarding Child and Youth Risk management strategy.
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REGIONAL ARTS NETWORK – Far North Queensland Arts Nexus is seeking to contract services to create and develop the arts and culture network in Far North Queensland within four hub areas: North (Cooktown to Mossman), West (Croydon to Tablelands), South (Babinda to Cardwell) and Cairns (Wangetti to Mulgrave to Tablelands). Each service works independently within the hub, and with the other hub services, as part of the team identifying and activating creative regional communities and support resources in and across the areas. The service providers need to be committed to arts and cultural practice, have the means to operate independently and be known and respected in their communities. Understanding the arts industry/ies, and/or community cultural development is key, as is effective communication and network building. For further enquiries please contact Arts Nexus by email: eo@artsnexus.com.au for details of the services sought. Application closing date Wednesday, February 27, 2013 by ‘Expressions of Interest’ to Arts Nexus
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PUBLIC NOTICES The AGM of the Rossville and Districts Residents Association will be held at the Rossville Hall from 7pm on Wednesday, February 27. General meeting will be held after. All welcome. Refreshments available. Call 4060 3981 for information. PUBLIC NOTICE
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Dearly loved father of Simon, Joanna, Paul, Jeremy and Zoe.
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Argun Warriors best All Blacks side in Australia By ALF WILSON A TRY by star halfback Maipele Morseu in golden-point extra time earned Badu Island (Torres Strait) side Argun Warriors the title of the best All Blacks rugby league side in Australia when they beat the Newcastle Yowies 28-24 at Davies Park in Brisbane on February 8. The game was telecast live nationally by NITV and gave rugby league fans around the country the opportunity to check out the host of talented footballers on Badu and indeed the Torres Strait. It was dubbed the Queensland Murri versus NSW Koori clash pitting champion Queensland team Argun Warriors against the hotshot NSW team Newcastle Yowies. Argun Warriors qualified for the showdown after winning the grand final of the Men’s Deadly Choices Arthur Beetson Foundation Queensland Murri rugby league carnival at Ipswich last September defeating Yarrabah Seahawks 30-12 in the grand final. Newcastle Yowies won the grand final of the NSW Knockout and the clash with Argun Warriors was dubbed an Indigenous State of Origin. The Yowies got on top early and a try by back Steve Gordon at the fifth minute saw them lead 4-nil. The NSW side gained a glut of possession after numerous penalties, but Argun hit back at the 13th minute when captain Tremayne Bowie scored after receiving a classic, one-handed pass from centre Keiji Bowie. The game was played over four 20-minute quarters because of the heat and two minutes before the first break Gordon scored again to give the Yowies an 8-4 advantage. Soon after the resumption in the secondquarter, Levon Bowie scored for the Warriors and the conversion by fullback Harold Mosby gave them a 10-8 lead. Yowies hit back with a try to Matt Rose and the conversion gave them a 14-10 lead. At the 32nd minute crafty halfback and former NRL footballer for the Balmain Tigers, Gold Coast Chargers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and St George Illawarra Dragons Wes Patten scored for the Yowies and the conversion saw his side lead 20-10 at halftime. Patten had played at the Torres Strait’s Island of Origin carnival on Badu Island several years ago for Wagadagam Storm. At the long break champion Canterbury Bulldogs player Ben Barba, of Torres Strait Boigu Island heritage on one side of his bloodline, spoke
to the Argun Warriors players. Warriors forward Bobby Nona scored first in the third quarter and the Harold Mosby goal reduced the margin to 20-16. That was the score going into the last quarter then at the 63rd minute hooker Guyai Nona scored for the Warriors followed by another four pointer five minutes later from youngster Beniyah Bowie to give Warriors a 24-20 lead. With seven minutes of normal time remaining BJ Button scored for Yowies to deadlock the scores at 24-all. Both teams had chances in the final minutes but when the siren went with the scores at 24-all extra time each way was required. Spectators and players from both sides were on a knife’s edge knowing that the first to score in the allowable five minutes of extra time each way would be the victor. Yowies looked certain to win in the first few minutes but then, at the 84th minute, Bobby Nona sent a short pass to Maipele Morseu who scored to give Argun the title. An excited Argun Warriors captain Tremayne Bowie said residents on remote Badu Island would be celebrating for days. “It was a tough game and both sides wanted it bad - most of the players travelled by outboard motor powered dinghies from Badu to Horn Island before catching a plane. There were mosquitoes on the field. This is one for you people on Badu,” Tremayne Bowie said. Best for Argun Warriors in the forwards were Roy Baira who tackled his heart out, Bobby Nona, Joe Tamwoy and Mark Garama. Backs Keiji Bowie, Tremayne Bowie, Harold Mosby, Maipele Morseu and Guyai Nona played well. After the game Roy Baira’s mother Maria Baira emailed me very happy with the win. “I am very proud. Roy is aged 33 and still playing great footy. The team worked it well and were fitter than NSW. They kept training all through Christmas. It all paid off. “Those two passes were so good from Roy and although he missed a couple of tackles his defence was great considering he played the whole game. The team is over the moon and facebook is going off. Badu Island is celebrating big time,” Maria said. Argun Warriors are also the reigning Torres Strait Island of Origin champions having defeated Saguci 20-14 in the final at Badu in June 2011. No Island of Origin carnival was held in 2012 due to a lack of volunteers to run it.
ABOVE: Argun Warriors after their win. LEFT: Argun Warriors captain Tremayne Bowie, left, and back Maipele Morseu who scored the winning try.
Register for firearms safety course now WITH only a few places left on our March 16 Firearms Safety Course, anyone wanting still wanting to register their participation should do so quickly. I can be contacted on 0419 695 799. Dates for your diary for February: Wednesday, February 20 - Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm; Sunday, February 24 - Practical Shoot from 9.30am; and Wednesday, February 27 - General Meeting
and Sunset Shoot from 4.30pm. If anyone would like to come out and see what pistol shooting is all about, call in any Wednesday at 5.30pm. Just bring photo ID and wear closed-in shoes. Janne Stewart Secretary/Treasurer
Two of the best The Cooktown Local News always has room for fishing photos. So here a couple more. LEFT:Col Jackson with a local barra. Photo submitted. BELOW: David Cass with a barra he took on a fly.
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Local netball standards soaring to new levels By FIONA JARDEN with GARY HUTCHISON
THE spectators’ stands in the Cooktown’s Events Centre were packed with screaming spectators as the local netball competition soared to new heights on Monday night. In the season opener a week ago, a faster, crisper level of competition from last season was on display, but in just seven days, Monday’s match between Cooktown and Hope Vale jumped several more levels. Hope Vale turned up ready to play, looking to reverse the thumping they received at the hands of the Cooktown outfit last week, bringing 14 players and a large, vocal and jovial cheer squad. But Cooktown were again too strong, taking the match 28-16 in a fast-paced, high-intensity game. Cooktown cemented a strong midcourt combination between Jess Clarke, Monique Bidois, Alice Taylor and Bryce Kirk, who linked well with goal attack Antony Owen. The Hope Vale girls continued to build their skills with strong performances from Carmen Pearson, Leanne Liddy, Kiri White and competition newcomers Tom Thiele and Amanda Fyfe. This week’s encounter featured a much more aerial game, impressive intercepts, long passes and better timing from both teams. And it was also a night for close tussles, including a tight contest between Hope Vale goal attack Kiri White Antony Owen who switched positions to take the role of goal defender. Other tight tussles included the battles between Hope Vale defender Tom Thiele and Cooktown mid-courter Bryce Kirk and Cooktown’s Maggie Robson with Doreen Hart. New players are invited to join, with the next matched scheduled for Monday, February 18 at 6.45pm. Fees are $10 a term for membership and $2 per game.
ABOVE: Cooktown centre Jess Clarke (green shorts) offers a passing option to goal keeper Maggie Robson (with ball) who is looking to clear her goal. RIGHT: Hope Vale goal shooter Jan McLoughlin looks for a pass over the top of her Cooktown opponents. BELOW LEFT: Cooktown’s Alice Taylor shows fingertip control while contemplating her pass. BELOW RIGHT: Cooktown’s Monique Bidois sets herself for a long pass to the centre of the court.
Hope Vale wing attack Sha-Lane Gibson looks to clear down Cooktown goal attack Antony Owen fires an infield pass to court despite the attention of her opponent, Cooktown wing centre Jess Clarke who is looking up fast in support. defender Alice Taylor.
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Hope Vale’s defender Audrey Deemal looks to pass around Cooktown’s Bryce Kirk.
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Mixed results for barra anglers
Craig Hall with a nice fat coral trout caught on a X-Wrap blue sardine. Photos submitted. Ray Wright with some coral trout caught on a recent outing with the Lure Shop crew. BARRA fishers have been testing With the small rain event to date, aged “spearos” to hunt some coastal head out, so the offshore reports are still be restricted to the estuaries, so their skills in the last week with mixed the barramundi are still in good species with good results, including a bit thin, but some early morning barra and jacks - look out! Fingermark results. numbers around the waterfront on the barra, fingermark and mangrove trips close to home have still resulted and grunter should be worth a try as Some have cleaned up, while morning high tide on the first of the jacks. in some good hauls of Bar Cheek well. others have bombed out. run in from the change of the low as With the moderate breeze of 10-15 coral trout. Tight Lines, Soft prawn lures have been good the clean water pushes in. knots last week, most boaties are If the forecast for this weekend Russell Bowman, producers. Low afternoon tides have encour- waiting for the 5-10 knot version to holds true, it looks as though we will The Lure Shop.
New rules for Golf Club’s Members’ Account Book JUST to let you know that effective immediately, the Members’ Account Book is no more - it’s back to the old days of pay as you play! The only time the Members’ Account Book will be used is when you are paying at the end of the day by EFTPOS or if I happen to be sick or on annual leave and you don’t have the correct amount of money on you at that time. If I happen to be at lunch when you finish, payment is to be made by my next working day, which as everyone knows - my hours are 9am to 11am on a Monday and from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Thursday to Sunday. The majority of members have no problem with paying when they play during the week when I’m not here, so other members can too. Trey Pengelly was the winner of last week’s Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition with a nett score of 66. Hot on his heels as runner-up was Ian Keller with a score of 67. The Italian Restaurant Weekly competition for this week is a Stableford competition which is will be played off the red tees. No one has played as yet, so everyone has a chance to be this week’s winner. A good field competed in Saturday’s Stableford competition. Carol McKinna is thankful for the new scoring system which sees ladies given an extra point when contesting the same competition as the men. Thea extra point helped Carol knock Graham Burton from the top spot. She tuned in a score of 37 Stableford points in comparison to Graham’s 36. Nearest-the-pin for 2/11 was landed by Graham Burton, while Mick Mason took out the NTP for 9/11. We’re not sure about 14, as the pin has not been returned to the club house yet. The Golf Club would like to thank the following businesses who have provided sponsorship for the 2013 season: The Italian Restaurant, Cooktown Hardware (major sponsor for the Monthly Medal competitions), Cape York Tyres (Sunday 9-Hole Competitions), Cooktown Food Services, Cooktown IGA, Trinity Petroleum (Mobil Service Station), Hope Vale Butchers and Drummond Golf Cairns. As we all know, Phil is a one-man show and does his best to keep the course in pristine condition, and to assist Phil on the mornings of the Monthly Medal, it will now be the responsibility of the first lady playing in the competition for the moving of the red tee markers away from the white tee markers. When you play in a competition you must return a score card. It is part of the Rules of Golf that all competitors in a competition return a score card. It doesn’t matter if you have been disqualified or did not finish the round - a score card must be submitted by everyone in a competition. Happy golfing everyone Kelly Barnett, Manager, Cooktown Golf Club.
In the Bunker
Muddied and bloodied but undaunted
WITH Hashers fleeing the humid heat for a Hash Party in New Zealand, trips to Sydney and even as far away as Cairns, it was a select Hash that gathered at Cracklin’s abode for a gentle run round the block. The briefing gave no cause for alarm. We were on shredded paper and roads with a bit of bush, not much because of the mozzies, thus spoke Cracklin with such sincerity that we all set off down the road in a relaxed strolling mode. Half an hour latter we were in a foul smelling swamp and covered in mozzies! We crawled under barbed wire and struggled through head high
guinea grass and emerged muddied and bloodied at the race track. What a great run! Back at Cracklin’s, Extractit found lounging on a couch waiting for her beloved a much better option. Soon it was time for the circle and Nostrildumass was elected GM. He proceeded to award down downs right left and centre. Only three escaped and one of those was himself. The charges ranged from getting two legs in one hole, three sooky men, fat in the future, and a fibbing trail setter. As always, Cracklin served up a superb meal which got really adventur-
ous as an invasion of flying ants forced the Hash to eat in the dark! The ants finally left for another party, but the light of a few candles seemed a fitting setting for a Valentine run. Next week, Nostrildumass and Extractit are the hosts for Hash. The run starts at 5.30pm on Monday, February 18. Every one is welcome to come and join in - walkers or runners. For details, contact Moses on 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032. On-on! Crak Bak
Little room for error at 300m DISCIPLINE Rifle Captain Toby Graves has reported there was a good attendance at the Cameron Creek Range for last Sunday’s Combined Services Shoot, with everybody having an enjoyable day. Results were as follows: 3-P Core Event, Accurised Class from a possible score of 150.30 points - 1st Toby Graves 118.1, 2nd Bernie Snape 116.3and 3rd Andy Hill 71.2. Standard Class - 1st Andy Gardner 129.5, 2nd Toby Graves 129.4 and 3rd Greg Payne 111.2. 300m Dliberate, from a possible score of 50.10 - 1st Andy Gardner 39, 2nd Greg Payne 34 and 3rd Bernie Snape 30. 300m Tactical/J Class from a possible score of 60.12 points - 1st Toby G. 52.1 and 2nd Andy H. 12. Andy has a new rifle and scope and is still working on scope alignment. He shot a good group, but they landed on the edge of his target and there is not much room for error on the small target at 300m. Andy G won the 300m gong event with three hits from five shots. A working bee is scheduled for this Saturday, February 16 at 9am. Contact your Discipline Captain for details if you can assist. Then on Sunday, there will be a Black Powder Shoot at 9am. For details contact Peter Roesler on 0458 607 151 or Karl for information. Anne Williams Secretary
A long pass down court is on the mind of Hope Vale defender Kiri White in Monday night’s netball fixtures in which Cooktown defeated Hope Vale 28-16.
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Who is to blame for sports’ darkest day By MARK BOUSEN Group Editor Regional and Remote Newspapers I’VE been around sport all my life. I grew up in a home where sport was king for my three brothers and me. It was ingrained. I’m now, in hindsight, embarrassed to admit I even gave my first grandson a cricket bat on the day he was born. He’s now 14 and I haven’t seen that bat for many years. I’ve played a variety of sports, with varying degrees of success. I’ve been around race tracks for longer than I care to admit, again with varying degrees of success. I’m also embarrassed to add, as an aside, I’ve also won several awards as a sports writer. Wonder where I’m going with this? Two quotes last week have grabbed all the headlines at a time when there is an election on in September - or had you forgotten? Ex-head of the Australian Sports AntiDoping Authority (ASADA) Richard Ings on the release of the Australian Crime Commission investigation into Australian sport: “The blackest day in Australian sport.” Justice Minister Jason Clare: “The ACC has found that professional sport in Australia is highly vulnerable to infiltration by organised crime. Multiple athletes from a number of clubs in major Australian sporting codes are suspected of currently using or having used peptides . The findings are shocking and will disgust Australian sports fans. It’s cheating . . . but it’s worse than that. It’s cheating with the help of criminals.” They came following the allegations by the Australian Crime Commission about corruption/drugs/criminals/betting involvement in Australian sport. To badly abuse a well-known turn of phrase: “Money corrupts; absolute money corrupts
absolutely.” So what is new? Racing and boxing have been the subject of such allegations for as long as they’ve been around. I don’t need to list the problems with racing. But here’s an example close to home. Remember the Fine Cotton/Bold Personality ring-in on August 18, 1984; I speak regularly with people who were in the know and backed the horse. The nation-wide betting sting was similar to an Army manoeuvre. Barely a week goes by when there’s not an inquiry into an impropriety within the “industry”. Onto boxing. Remember Les Darcy’s very suspicious death (make that murder) in the USA on May 24, 1917. Then there was the Sonny Bill Williams fiasco as recently as Friday night when the fight was shortened from 12 rounds to 10. I resurrect those issues to show corruption in those two sports is decades old. Yet gambling on horses/dogs (all forms) is at record levels, and crowds still flock to the fights (see SBW last Friday). By the way, I love the fights and racing. I know what goes on and yet I still go - how dumb does that make me look? But last week’s proclamation now involves, primarily, the AFL and NRL. Rugby union, basketball and the A-League all claim to be clean skins. How dumb does that make the people involved in AFL and the NRL at the highest level who thought their respective codes were immune from match-fixing/drugs/corruption? Did they really think their codes were invulnerable? Gambling on both codes is big business. Why else would one of the world’s largest betting organisations - Bet 365 - who claim to be the world’s biggest (based on turnover), move into
Australia if the market wasn’t lucrative? Don’t tell you haven’t thought about what happened during a game, many games, thinking perhaps. “Why would he do that? That’s strange/ unusual? That looks suspicious?” Of course, you have. I first started having my suspicions as early as the 1990s. I would talk to people about it then and have since. I can’t tell you what was happening as I could never get the substantive proof I needed, so perhaps it’s circumstantial, but my concerns are about 20 years old. My original concerns were about points spreads and some unusual scorelines which were occurring. Top teams just scraping home against bottom teams etc. that sort of thing. And that was before the plethora of betting agencies, that are in the market place now, became involved. Didn’t the Ryan Tandy case raise the alarm bells? Apparently not in the NRL, but, if the AFL didn’t take notice of that one incident and evidently they didn’t, how naive are they? Sportsmen/women earn big bucks - at least at the top level - and they are expected to perform week-in/week out. They’re not earning their pay sitting on the sidelines. Of course, some take short cuts, it’s nature, it’s expected by clubs and fans, they do whatever it takes to get on the field. Others do it for other reasons, such as Ryan Tandy. I agree with the generally shared view of sporting administrators that the problem is not widely spread - but, given their performance to date, how would they - or I - know? It’s more hope than anything else. I don’t want to see the NRL or the AFL dragged through the mud and the codes damaged, almost beyond repair. Players are human - they want to win - but that doesn’t exempt from feeling the full weight
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of the banishment from their sport. They are expected to play; to perform miracles on and off the field. But they should find a new place in life. But the primary blame rests with the administrators. They have sat piously in their ivory towers and done bugger-all about these insidious problems infecting our sports. Yes, our sports. You’ve got suspicions; I’ve had suspicions; but the administrators evidently don’t/didn’t. Administrators expect brilliance from their players, but can’t/don’t/probably can’t deliver those expectations of themselves. That’s due either to blatant incompetence/crass stupidity/ insufferable arrogance. AFL supremo Andrew Demetriou earns close to $2 million a year. He should give it back. New NRL boss David Smith will get about half that and has been in the job for two weeks. He gets the “benefit of the doubt”. However, the same benefit of the doubt cannot be extended to the members of the Australian Rugby League Commission which includes former internationals and people who have a life-long association with the code. The administrators need to answer to supporters/clubs/sponsors why they appear to have done nothing about these issues which the ACC claim to have found. Administrators can claim that level of investigation is not within their levels of competence. Of course it’s not. But did they do anything about engaging people who could? It doesn’t appear so. As I said earlier - incompetence/arrogance/ stupidity - or a mixture of some description of all three. Australian sport lost its innocence last week. Those responsible for such a situation need to put their hands up, and, like the players/clubs found to be involved, should be outed for life, for they are the more culpable.
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