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AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL

air charters

Experts in fixed wing and helicopter charter flights in the Torres Strait & Cape York.

anywhere at anytime

government & community services

• Independent Aviation is the appointed air charter provider to the whole of Queensland Government. • We are Australian Defence Force recognised suppliers. • Established 22 years serving regional Queensland. • Fast professional service, 24/7. • The right aircraft for your budget & requirements. • Rapid response with three written quotes. • Total client satisfaction is our priority. • Full travel agency services now available.

Phone us now 1300 307 747 ...and let the experts do all the work. flights@independentaviation.com.au www.independentaviation.com.au

business & industry

choice • service • the right price 2

advertisers’

A&R Removals About Scales Allclass North All Pest & Weed Control Allsigns Print & Design 86, 87 & Arnel Fencing Warehouse ATSI Legal Service Australian Helicopters Australian Maritime Safety Authority Autobarn Babinda Electrics Badu Island Foundation Barrier Air Services Battery World BLT Travel – Thursday Island Brazier Motti Pty Ltd Cairns 5-Star Collection Accommodation Cairns Cleaning Supplies Cairns Containers Cairns Monumental Cairns Voice & Data (inside back cover) Cape Air Transport Cape York Accounting Westcourt Cape York Helicopters Cape York Ice & Tackle Carpentaria Contracting Clark Equipment (Bobcat & Doosan) Col Jones News & Homemakers Community Enterprises Australia Coral Sea Concrete Dave’s Boatyard Dept of Immigration & Citizenship DFK Kidsons Divers World Dokta Muzitek (Russell Barkus) Entsch, Warren MP Ergon Events NQ Eyedentity Optometrist Federal Hotel, The Fence Shop, The Fernandez Music Gab Titui Cultural Centre Gadin Ninja Gateway Torres Strait Resort Horn Is. Godfrey Constructions Gori Marble & Granite Grants Transportable Buildings Greater Northern Removals H&R Block Haden Hammond Island Ferry Hooker Boats Horn Island WW2 Tours IBIS IBIS Catering

82 85 49 77 2 50 68 64 103 22 44 83 16 24 98 90 9 35 41 71 123 19 13 65 55 14 39 75 47 38 25 104 14 42 93 104 45 49 76 10 50 74 58 62 6 27 72 30 81 14 15 51 25 93 89 33

iCool Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ilan Cafe @ Gab Titui Independent Aviation Inn Cairns Ireland’s Island Air & Ice ITEC James Cook University Jardine Motel, The Kazu Pearls Kempton, David MP Kwik Built Leigh Milbourne Construction Lifespan Financial Planning Limberlost Lotsa Printing Loyalty Beach Campground Loyalty Beach 4WD Tours Cape York Marine Transport Torres Strait Matt Birney Builders Max Stocks Maza’s Signs McDonalds Charter Boats Mercure Cairns Harbourside Mona’s Bazaar Motoco Group Mura Kosker Sorority National Australia Bank (NAB) New Mapoon Store 61 & Northern Blue Extreme Fishing NPA Electrics NQ Crash & 4WD Spares NQCCS Pty Ltd Nuleaf One Steel Metal Centre Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Pearl Island Seafoods Peddells TI Ferry and Bus Tours Peters Mowers Plasta Masta Port Kennedy Association Port Kennedy Disability Services Powersavvy Precruitment Pressure Pumps NQ Qantaslink QMAC Machinery Queensland Country Credit Union Ranbuild (LM Engineering) Rebel Marine Regional & Remote Newspapers Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Remote Performance Management Remote Tax Retravision Thursday Island RJ Bartlett Photography

15 58 2 9 31 15 47 97 8 77 103 29 28 54 76 79 11 11 24 27 66 87 52 11 37 32 38 24 91 55 44 23 77 68 88 85 41 52 59 29 78 42 45 46 79 17 70 24 86 53 118 42 14 14 43 78

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Rob’s Earthmoving Rob Roy Earthmoving Rosie Ware Designs RPS Surveyors S & L Couriers Sariascape Scott Saron Sea Swift See Hop Trading Seekee, Liberty - Photographer Seekee, Vanessa Shane Tibbs & Associates Silentworld Skill360 Australia Skytrans Sportscene Straits Hire Supply & Resources Pty Ltd TAFE – Tagai and Bamaga Taylor Byrne Valuers Telebiz The Fotoman Thursday Island True Value Hardware TI Family Relationship Centre TI Marine (see See Hop Trading) TI Rent-a-Car TI TV Repairs Tim Smith Electrical Contractors Tony’s Island Adventures Torres Business Solutions Torres Pearls Torres Shire Council Torres Shire Council Library Torres Strait Heritage Museum Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc Torres Strait Real Estate Torres Strait Vending Totally Workwear front cover & Totalspan Training Connections Australia Trinity Fire Services Trinity Monuments Tropicana Lodge Torres Strait Regional Authority TSRA - Gab Titui Cultural Centre TSRA - Land and Sea Management TSRA - Native Title Office Volunteer Marine Rescue Waiben Light Marine Services Wayne Leonard Motorcycles Westwing Aviation Wis Wei Boat Charters Wongai Beach Hotel Wridgways (back cover)

42 39 21 90 40 69 60 57 61 78 51 67 56 21 18 88 48 97 95 99 84 78 63 50 61 64 46 44 94 27 77 102 121 93 102 81 80 92 101 60 47 54 72 13 104 58 104 104 100 26 73 20 24 12 124

BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDEX - SEE PAGES 5 & 7

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N E W S P A P E R S

Real news for real Australia

Torres Strait and NPA Business and Community Directory July 2012 to June 2013 The Torres Strait and NPA Business and Community Directory is published by Regional & Remote Newspapers, trading as Torres News. Address: 25 Douglas St (PO Box 436), Thursday Island, Q, 4875. ABN 20 101 920 076.

Publisher: Corey Bousen Directory Advertising Enquiries: Publisher: Corey Bousen – Ph: 1300 867 737 publisher@regionalandremote.com.au

TORRES NEWS Publisher: Editor: Ad Design: Telephone: Facsimile:

Corey Bousen Mark Roy – editor@torresnews.com.au Bec Cottam and Sharon Gallery ads@torresnews.com.au 1300 TORRES (1300 867 737) 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248)

© All contents of this directory are copyright protected and should be used for reference only. Users are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN from using the directory for compilation of marketing and promotional lists or publishing the directory contents in other publications or on the web. Legal Disclaimer: All possible care has been taken in the compliation of this directory, however, as the directory is compiled using information provided by customers, Regional & Remote Newspapers is unable to warrant or represent that the directory is free from errors or omissions. For future editions, Regional & Remote Newspapers encourages users of this directory to notify us of any errors or omissions by emailing associate.publisher@regionalandremote.com. au – In the event of any errors or omissions, Regional & Remote Newspapers and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including liability by reason of negligence) to directory users or advertisers for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person relying on any material published in this directory whether by reason of any error, omission or misrepresentation in the material published herein or arising from the suppression of an address in this directory.

Photo by Mark Roy. A boat lies at anchor of Rosehill, Thursday Island, as a storm approaches.

emergency

AMBULANCE POLICE FIRE BRIGADE HOSPITAL SES ERGON COASTGUARD/VMR

services

HORN IS. BAMAGA THURSDAY IS.

000 4069 1377 000 - 132 500 13 22 96 -

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000 4069 1520 000 4069 0200 132 500 13 22 96 0428 692 004

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business directory index Accommodation

FlexiRespite

Footwear

4WD Equipment, Parts & Accessories

Counselling

4WD Tours – Cape York

Couriers

4WDs, Motorcycles & Accessories

Freight / Freight Transport

Fruit & Vegetable Shops

Fuel & Gas Supplies

Functions

Funeral Monuments

Butchers

Accountants / Services / Tax Agent

Containers - Cargo & Freight

Cabling - Phone/TV/ Comp./Data

Container Shipping

Airconditioning

Cafés

Corporate Wear

Aircraft Engineering

Campgrounds

Air Charters

Air Freight

Camping Equipment & Supplies

Airlines/Charter/ Aviation

Car Finance

Car Insurance

Air Services

Car Parts & Accessories

Ambulance Service

Cars Sales – New & Used

Antenna Sales / Installations

Car Service & Repairs

Car Transport

Apartments

Car / Truck Hire & Rental

Apprenticeships

Carpenters

Art/Artists

Carports

Auctions - Real Estate

Austar Installations

Carriers - Heavy Transport

Auto Parts & Accessories

Auto Parts Recyclers & Suppliers

Backhoes

Crayfishing / Seafoods

Credit Unions

Cultural Organisations

Dance Groups

Design / Graphic Design

Dongas

Disability Services

Diving

Funding / Grant Submissions

Dressmaking / Sewing

Furniture

Earthmoving / Machinery Hire

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Cash Registers

Electrical Appliances Sales

Catering

33 34

Electricians / Electrical Contractors

Charters 22

Chemist

Electricity

Bait

Bakeries

Child Care / Youth Support

Electronics - Repairs / Service

Bands

Choir Groups

Banks / Financial Services

Churches

Civil Contractors

Batteries

Bitumen Sealing

Cleaning Products / Services

Boats - Charter/Hire

Clothes / Shoes

Boats - Sales/Repairs/ Parts/Builders

Clubs

Coach Service

Bob Cat / Backhoe Hire

Cold Rooms

Bookkeepers / Consultancy

Colleges / Adult Education

Bricklayers

Builders

Commercial Cleaning Machinery

Building Inspection Fire

Commercial Photographer

Building Maintenance

Building Renovations

Building Services

Building Supplies & Products

Buildings - Emergency

Buildings Transportable

Bus Tours & Charters

Garage (Auto) & Tyres

Garages, Sheds & Carports

Garden & Lawn Mowing

Gasfitting

General Merchandise / Groceries

Employment & Training

Gift Store

Engines, Gearboxes & Diffs

Glass / Glazing & Aluminium Fittings

Equipment Construction

Grants & Grant Management

Equipment & Plant Hire

Ergon Energy

Grass Cutting / Landscaping

Event Hire

Grounds Maintenance

Excavators

Hairdressing

Exhibition Hire

Halls for Hire

Family & Child Portraits

Handy Man Services

Family Relationships

Hardware

Farm Sheds

Harley Davidson

Fencing & Fencing Supplies

Healing Services

63 63

Communications

Ferry Services

Health Centres / Counselling

Community Organisations

Film Location & Consulting

Heavy Transport

Helicopter Charters

Compressors (Diving)

Computers

Financial Services / Taxation Planning

Higher Education Hire Car

Concrete Products / Concreters

Fire & Rescue Service

Hire Equipment

Holiday Accommodation 64

Concrete Pumping Service

Fire Inspection / Equipment Fire Protection

Conference Facilities

Fisheries Groups

Business Advisors / Planning

Construction Services & Products

Fishing Charters / Gear

Business & Office Relocations

Construction / Equipment

Fishing Equipment & Gear

Business Insurance

Consultants

Fitness Equipment & Uniforms

Holiday Apartments

Hookah Gear

Horticultural Supplies

Hospitals

Hospitality Clothing

Hostels

Hotels

BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDEX CONTINUES PG 7

business directory index

Hotel / Resort Supplies

Packaging

Restaurants / Cafés

Telecommunications

Housing Co-operatives

Paint

Retail Services

Insurance Brokers

Packing

Retaining Walls

Telephone Systems & Cabling

Internet

Painters/ Decorators

Retravision

Internet Café

Party Hire

Irrigation Supplies

Tobacconist

I.T. & Telecommunications

Paving & Retaining Wall Construction

Returned & Services League (RSL)

Timber - Retail/ Wholesale Sales

Roofing

Tombstones

Roof Racks

Tools

Jewellers / Jewellery

Pearls / Pearling / Pearling Farms

Room Hire

Juke Boxes & Karaoke

Pest & Weed Control

Rural Buildings

Landscaping Contractors

Pet Transport Pharmacy

Safety Equipment

Landscaping Supplies

Phone Cabling

Satellite Equipment / Installations

Launch Hire

Laundromat

Phone Systems with VOIP

Legal Services

Library

Photographic Digital Reprints

Life Insurance / Loans & Mortgages

Loaders

Machinery

Mapping & GIS

Tour Operators

Tourist Information

Town Planning

Tractors & Farm Machinery

Satellite Phones - Sales & Rentals

Training Providers / Consultants

Scales

Photographic Services / Studio

Schools / Education Services

Training Providers / Consultants Transfers - Pet & Vehicle

Pipes, Valves & Fittings

Sea Freight

Plant & Equipment Hire

Seafood

Plasterboard / Plaster Products

Seat Covers Security Systems

Marine Electronics

Plastering

Marine Publications

Playgroup

Self-Contained Accommodation

Marine Sales

Plumbing Services

Marine Survey

Pool Construction

Maritime Pilots

Pool Tables

Mechanics

Port Authority

Mediation

71 71

Port Kennedy Association

Mental Health Mobile Phones & Accessories

Post Office

PowerSavvy

Monumental

Pressure Cleaning

Motels

Printing & Labels

Motorcycles & Accessories

Printers / Printing

Mortorcycle Spare Parts & Accessories

Projects & Project Management

Motor Parts & Wrecking Yards

Promotional

Property Management

Museums

Property Valuation

Music Repairs

QantasLink

Music Sales

Quad Bikes

MYOB Certified Consultant

Quarries

Radio

Real Estate Agents / Services

Refrigerated Containers

Refrigeration

Religions

Native Title Corporations 74 Newsagents

Newspapers

Nurseries

Old Peoples’ Home / Nursing Home

Removals

Resort Accommodation

Optometrist

Outboards

Restaurant / Takeaway Supplies

Transport

Transport - Cars & Pets

Transport - Sea/Road

Transportable Buildings

Travel Agents / consultants

Service Stations

Tree Lopping / Fencing

Sheds & Carports

Universities

Shipping Containers

Used Car Sales

Shirts

Valuer (Real Estate)

Shopping Services

Vending Machines

Signs

Video Hire

Small Engine Repairs

Social Workers / Counsellors

Vocational Education & Training

Solicitor / Legal Services

Volunteer Marine Rescue

Souvenirs / Crafts / Gifts

Water Blasters

Special NeedS Services

Water Taxis

Sporting Goods Retail

Wedding Hire

100

Sports Goods & Equipment

Wedding Photography

100 100

Sports Facilities

Weeds & Feral Animals Program

Sporting Groups

Steel Supplies

Storage - Containers

Storage - Secure

Welding & Engineering

100

Wholesale FOOD Suppliers

100

Womens Organisations / Shelters

100

Student Accommodation

Workwear

100

Suncorp

Wrecking Yards

100

Supermarkets

Youth Organisations / Services

100

GOV’T GUIDE 102 A – Z LISTINGS 105 MAPS - NPA & Torres MAPS - TI 120 & MAPS – Horn Island

105 118 119 121 122

Surveyors / Surveying

Take Away Food

Tax Agents

Taxi Services

Telco Analysts and Auditors

Welcome to the pearl in the Torres Strait Relax and enjoyâ&#x20AC;Ś Thursday Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-Star Oasis

â&#x20AC;ŚThe Jardine Motel Indulge yourselfâ&#x20AC;Ś All day coffees and cakes

Somerset Restaurant

Relax with a cool cocktail or beverage â&#x20AC;Ś relief for the intrepid adventurer Tantalise your tastebuds with our fine diningâ&#x20AC;Ś al fresco by the poolâ&#x20AC;Ś or in airconditioned comfort with a harbour view!

Jardine Motel

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Accommodation

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel,

Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent. see advert on page 98

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation

Web www.cairnsfivestar.com.au Email info@visioncairns.com.au Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4080 7600 Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4044 2300 Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Phone 4058 4400

see advert on page 6 Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Office Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327.

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments 71 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4041 2350 Fax 4041 2420 Email enquiries@inncairns.com.au Web www.inncairns.com.au

Jardine Motel

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email jardinemotel@bigpond.com

See advert on this page

Elikiam Holiday Park

1 Miskin Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au

The Federal Hotel

see advert on page 8

Jardine Lodge Budget Accommodation

see advert on page 6

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI.

Phone Cairns 406951569 or 4069 2500 Vision Star Accomm 12 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au CATEGORY: Modern, business-friendly units

see advert on page 10 ACCOMMODATION

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 Free call 1800 650 447 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Web www.jardinemotel.com.au Email jardine.motel@bigpond.com

see advert on page 8 Accommodation listings continued next page

Waters Edge and Vision Apartments – located on Cairns Esplanade

Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade

Vue Apartments – located on Trinity Beach Esplanade

5 star, fully self-contained 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments  Ocean views  Serviced daily  Pool and spa  Secure undercover parking  Mention this ad to receive our latest locals specials 

Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Esplanade

Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade

To book your Five Star experience phone 4080 7600 email info@visioncairns.com.au or visit www.cairnsfivestar.com.au 9

We offer the best options in accommodation for visitors to the Torres Strait!

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Accommodation Continued from page 9

Welcome to Cape Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden tropical paradise

Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) Web www.loyaltybeach.com Phone 4069 3372 Fax 4069 3770 Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hidden Tropical Paradise see advert on this page

Loyalty Beach

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Mercure Cairns Harbourside

209-217 The Esplanade Cairns Phone 4051 8999 Fax 4051 0317 Email reservations@mercure-harbourside.com.au Ask for: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friends of the Torres Strait Specialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

See advert on this page Poruma Island Resort, Poruma (Coconut Island). Ph: 4090 0170, Fax: 4069 4280 Punsand Bay Camping Resort, On-The-Esplanade, Punsand Bay, (PO Box 78 Bamaga). Ph: 4069 1722, Mob: 0427 453 452, Fax: 4069 1403 Email: punsand2@bigpond.com, Web: www.punsand.com.au Contact: John & Jackie Mulholland Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

Ph: (07) 4069 3372 www.loyaltybeach.com

fishcapeyork@bigpond.com

CAPE YORK 4WD TOURS

Discover Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern-most point

Seisia Holiday Park, 6 Koraba Rd (PO Box 81), Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3243, Fax: 4069 3307 Accommodation listings continued next page

Discover the rich history and cultural diversity of Cape York with a guided Loyalty Beach 4WD Tour. Climb aboard our airconditioned 4WD tour vehicle and let us take you to the northern-most point of Australia and beyond, with destinations also including: â&#x20AC;˘ Historical Somerset Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; original site of the Capeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative centre â&#x20AC;˘ The local indigenous commnities of the Northern Peninsula Area â&#x20AC;˘ The Croc Tent Souvenir Stall â&#x20AC;˘ Lockerbie Homstead â&#x20AC;˘ The WW2 plane wrecks at the Injinoo AirďŹ eld â&#x20AC;˘ The Bamaga Information & Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre All tours are conducted by an experienced guide familiar with Cape York ďŹ&#x201A;ora and fauna, for a minimum of four people, and includes lunch and light refreshments at a pristine location.

07 4069 3372

Uncle Dan’s Restaurant

WONGAI BEACH HOTEL HORN ISLAND

Looking for a new dining experience? Check out Uncle Dan’s Restaurant @ the Wongai Hotel 

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The home of Aria award winner Uncle Seaman Dan, performing live every ‘Wongai Wednesday’ Open 7 days for dinner –lunch served daily in the public bar or restaurant by appointment All your favourite pub classics served with a modern twist, or why not try something a little different... All dietary requirements catered for Looking for a venue for your next conference or meeting?? Our restaurant offers full conferencing facilities available for day hire. Outsourced Catering also available

 Modern queen and twin share villas set amid tropical landscaped gardens  Air-conditioned rooms  Stunning views across to Thursday Island  Salt water pool and spa  Public bar with TAB, Keno, Gaming machines, ATM facilities, large selection of drinks, takeaway sales, enjoy the outdoor beer garden and fantastic social atmosphere

MAKE A DAY TRIP OR GET AWAY FOR THE NIGHT FANTASTIC LOCAL RATES ON ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ENQUIRE TODAY! www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au 2 Wees Street Horn Island Ph: 4083 1100 Fax: 4069 1542 admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au http://www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel

Accommodation Continued from page 11

Tama Mudh Motel

CAPE YORK ACCOUNTING WESTCOURT

138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone/Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on page 83

Tropicana Lodge Motel

158C Martyn St (PO Box 114), Cairns Phone 4051 1729 Fax 4031 4109 Email reservations@tropicanalodgemotel.com.au see advert on this page

Servicing the North right up to the Cape

• Specialising in Tax Returns by Mail • Fast Maximum Refunds

Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

Wongai BEACH Hotel

Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel and accommodation see advert on page 12

Accountants / Accounting Services / Tax Agent

Cape York Accounting westcourt

PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Contact: Kylie Kingston Phone: 4031 1940, Fax: 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists

• Complete Accounting & Bookkeeping Service

Westcourt Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 41W Westcourt, QLD. 4870.

PH: 4031 1940 Email: admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Website Address: www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au

see advert on this page Accounting listings continued next page

Tropicana Lodge Motel

The Tropicana Lodge welcomes guests from the Torres Strait & Cape York N.P.A.

....providing Clean & Affordable Accommodation in a Relaxing Environment!

• Specialising in Group Bookings, i.e: • School Groups • Sporting Groups • Social Clubs • All rooms air-conditioned, TV, ensuite, fridge, tea & coffee, fan. • Sun-sheltered swimming pool. • Rooms serviced daily. • Barbecue facilities. • Spacious lawns and gardens. Self-conta ined • Dining room - great value meals. u n it s n o w • On bus route to city. available • Laundromat. • Off-street parking. • 8 minutes to airport. • Tour desk. • 5 minutes to city centre. • Large childrens’ playground. • All ground ﬂoor rooms.

Free Wi-Fi

We also have 7 units available with Wheelchair independent access!

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Phone: (07) 4051 1729 Fax: (07) 4031 4109 Email: reservations@tropicanalodgemotel.com.au 158C Martyn Street • P.O. Box 114, Cairns, Queensland. 4870. *Family Rooms are for Two Adults and Two Children 13

Accountants / Accounting Services / Tax Agent Continued from page 13

DFK Kidsons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LEADING ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISERS Level 1, 345 Sheridan St Cairns, North Cairns PO Box 548 North Cairns. Phone 4031 1390 Fax 4031 1490 Mobile 0407 033 985, Contact: Brian Woods Email brianwoods@dfkkidsons.com.au Web www.dfkkidsons.com.au The benchmark for quality accounting. Call us today to make a change.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will make certain that you get the tax refund that you are entitled to.â&#x20AC;?

H&R Block tax accountants

140 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, and Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield. Phone 4051 6315 Fax 4051 1844 Email cairns@hrblock.com.au Web www.hrblockcairns.com.au The Best people in tax. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our claim! see advert on this page

Remote Performance Management

Phone 4033 5012, Contact: Rachel Saltmarshe Fax 4033 5000 Mobile 0429 429 109 Email rsaltmarshe@rpmservices.com.au Small business start up / development / financial management services, specialising in TSI non profit organisations

Remote Tax

PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on this page

FAST TAX RETURNS BY: EMAIL returns@remotetax.com.au EMAIL remotetax@aapt.net.au POST PO Box 23 Kuranda QLD 4881 POST PO Box 23, FAX 07 4093 8794Kuranda QLD 4881 FAX 07 4093 8794 WEB www.remotetax.com.au

Also providing: Small Business Tax, BAS Preparation and Self Managed Super Funds

PHONE 07 4093 8666

ABN 744 8432 3652

Torres Business Solutions

(PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone eFax: 07 3036 6876 Mobile 0407 691 422 Email torres.business@bigpond.com Grant management, accounting, payroll, MYOB specialist see advert on page 27

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Aircraft Engineering Reef Aircraft Engineering, Airport Road, (PO Box 9), Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3700

West Wing Aviation Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 20

Air Charters

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

Airlines/Charter/Aviation

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au

Australian Helicopters, Horn Is.

See advert on page 2

Air Freight

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Barrier Air Services

PO Box 41, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2777 Fax 4069 2255 Web www.barrieraviation.com Email ti@barrieraviation.com see advert on page 16

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

PO Box 41, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2777 Fax 4069 2255 Web www.barrieraviation.com Email ti@barrieraviation.com see advert on page 16

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au

Skytrans

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See advert on page 2

Phone 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 759 872) Fax 4040 6799 Email info@skytrans.com.au Web www.skytrans.com.au Skytrans takes you where no other airline can

Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent see advert on page 98

see advert on page 18

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Airlines/Charter/Aviation

Queensland Ambulance Service TI

Continued from page 17

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island Phone Fax Local call Email

Ambulance Service

4090 3661 4090 3662 1300 136 811 cathorn@cape-air-transport.com

see advert on this page

Cape York Helicopters

Unit 5, Building 97, Cairns General Aviation. Horn Island Base - Phone 4069 2233 (24 hours) Cairns Base - Phone 4035 9400 (24 hours) Fax 4034 9271 Email info@capeyorkhelicopters.com Web www.capeyorkhelicopters.com see advert on page 65

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au See advert on page 2

QantasLink

Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4090 2000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 17

Skytrans

Phone 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 759 872) Fax 4040 6799 Email info@skytrans.com.au Web www.skytrans.com.au Skytrans takes you where no other airline can

PO Box 103, Thursday Island Phone 4069 2926 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000

Queensland Ambulance Service Bamaga 9 Saguakaz St, Bamaga Phone 4083 0337 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000

Antenna Sales / Installations

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 46

Apartments

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation Web www.cairnsfivestar.com.au Email info@visioncairns.com.au Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4080 7600 Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4044 2300 Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach Phone 4058 4400 See advert on page 9

see advert on page 18

West Wing Aviation

Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 20

Airport Services Nurupai Airport Kiosk, Horn Island Airport (PO Box 808), Horn Island. Ph/Fax: 4069 2552

Air Services

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au See advert on page 2

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Apprenticeships

Skill360 Australia

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Auctions - Real Estate

Torres Strait Real Estate

Real Estate Agent. PO Box 183, TI. General Enquiries: 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email tsre@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 80

see advert on this page

Art/Artists

Austar Installations

T.I. TV Repairs

Catherine Titasey

Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au

see advert on page 46

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au

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Rosie Ware

Joey Laifoo, Artist / Print Maker, Mob: 0431 447 261 Email: contact@joeylaifoo.com.au, Web: www.joeylaifoo.com.au

Designs

Rosie Ware Designs

78 Hargrave St, Green Hill (PO Box 555), TI. Mobile 0427 692 801 Phone 4069 2800 Fax 4069 2400 Email rosie.barkus@bigpond.com Web www.rosiewaredesigns.com Artist Designer, Lino-block textile printer see advert on this page

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Auto Parts & Accessories

Autobarn

Cnr McCoombe & McCormack Sts, Cairns, Q 4870 - Open 7 days Phone 4054 1633 Email sales1@cairns.autobarn.com.au see advert on this page

Auto Parts Recyclers & Suppliers

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares

272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

Backhoes

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 70

Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2090

See Hop Trading

48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 61

Bands Northern Xposure, PO Box 831, TI. Band information and bookings details can be found by visiting www.northernxposure.net

Banks / Financial Services Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia Post Office, Douglas Street (opposite N.A.B.), TI. Ph: 4069 1547

Lifespan Financial Planning

205 Bunda St, Cairns. PO Box 874, Bungalow. Phone 4031 2561, Contact: Duncan Walker Mobile 0411 235 596 Email duncan@mjbfinancial.com.au Web mjbfinancial.com.au see advert on page 54

National Australia Bank

Bait

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

See advert on page 66

Bakeries Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adidi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3106, Fax: 4083 0015

54 Douglas St. (corner Hastings St.), TI. Phone 132 265, New Loans: 131 312 Fax 4069 1651 Web www.national.com.au see advert on page 24

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Banks / Financial Services

Personal & Business Banking Savings & Investments Personal & Home Loans Health Cover General Insurance

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Queensland Country Credit Union

Cnr Kerr Point Dve and Commercial Ave, Weipa Phone 07 4069 7555, Fax: 07 4069 7222 Email weipa@qccu.com.au Earlville Branch: Ph: 4033 5299 Smithfield Branch: Ph: 4038 3999 Web www.qccu.com.au See advert on this page

Batteries

SmithďŹ eld Branch

Battery World

Smithfield Shopping Centre, Ph (07) 4038 3999

Earlville Branch

514-516 Mulgrave Road, Ph (07) 4033 5299

Weipa Branch

Cnr Kerr Point Dr & Commercial Ave, Ph (07) 4069 7555

297 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns. Phone 4051 6677 Fax 4051 6577 Email cairns@batteryworld.com.au Web www.batteryworld.com.au Batteries for everything see advert on this page

Queensland Country Credit Union Limited. ABN 77 087 651 027. AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 244 533.

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Boats - Charter/Hire

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 55

Hammond Island Ferry

PO BoxTransport 62, Thursday Torres Island, Qld, 4875 12 Marine Strait Mobile Fax Email

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McDonald Charter Boats

27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 52

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com

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Northern Blue Charters

Charter operates from Thursday Island, Torres Strait Postal: 9 Station Street, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166 Phone 03 9530 9525 Fax 03 9530 4492 Mobile Bob 0407 126 755, Maria 0416 243 856 Email info@northernblue.com.au Web www.northernblue.com.au see advert on page 55

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 52

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Adventures PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax 4069 1965 Mobile 0428 514 193 Email info@tonysislandadventures.com.au Web www.tonysislandadventures.com.au see advert on page 94

Boats - Sales/Repairs/Parts/Builders Dauan Workshop, Dauan Is. Ph: 4069 4213 Fax: 4069 4213

Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boat Yard (Parsun Outboards) 477 Greenbank Road, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 1335 Mobile 0409 563 774 Fax 4058 1335 Email davesboatyard@gmail.com Web www.davesboatyard.com see advert on this page

HOOKER BOATS 31 Muir St, Bungalow Phone 4041 7171 Fax 4041 7172 Email info@hookerboats.com Web www.hookerboats.com Home Safe Every Time! see advert on this page Mura Workshop, T.I. Ph/Fax: 4069 2736

See Hop TRADING 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 61

Waiben Light Marine Services 83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Phone 4069 2444 Contact Greg Pope & Tess Sard Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop see advert on page 26

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Bob Cat / Backhoe Hire

Coral Sea Concrete PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Ph/Fax 4034 2403 Mobile 0419 751 619 Contact Craig Bethune Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes see advert on page 42

Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthmoving Lot 231 Poi Poi St, (PO Box 115) Bamaga Mobile 0428 693 464 Ph / Fax 07 4069 3743 Email rembamaga@hotmail.com Excavators, trucks, mini-excavators and backhoes

Robert Clarke Builders, PO Box 419, TI. Ph: 4069 2220, Fax: 4069 2254 Torres Shire Council Depot, Loban Road, (PO Box 171), TI. Ph: 4069 1306/4069 1336, Fax: 4069 1799/4069 1845

Bookkeepers / Bookkeeping / Consultancy

Cape York Accounting westcourt PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Fax 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists see advert on page 13

H&R Block tax accountants 140 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, and Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield. Phone 4051 6315 Fax 4051 1844 Email cairns@hrblock.com.au Web www.hrblockcairns.com.au The Best people in tax. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our claim! see advert on page 14

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Bricklayers

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on this page

Builders B. S. Butcher, PO Box 224, TI. Ph: 4069 1006, Fax: 4069 1882 Des Murfet, 16 Millman St, TI. Ph: 4069 1328, Fax: 4069 2623

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance (QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance

Matt Birney Builders QBSA: 1164394 Phone 4069 1011 – TI Office Phone 4053 1905 – Cairns Mobile 0428 895 516 Fax 4032 2238 Robert Clarke Builders, PO Box 419, TI. Ph: 4069 2220, Fax: 4069 2254

Somerset Building Company QBSA: 714 993 Phone 4061 9158 Fax 4061 9164 Mobile 0428 711 858 Email somerset66@bigpond.com

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Building Inspection - Fire

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 54

Building Maintenance

NQCCS Pest Control

1/6 Carroll Street, Mt Louisa, Qld, 4814 PO Box 32, Belgian Gardens, Qld, 4810 Phone 4774 6639, Contact: Joe DiBella Fax 4774 6642 Mobile 0407 637 808 Web www.nqccs.com.au Email operations@nqccs.com.au see advert on page 77

Building Renovations

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance

(QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance see advert on this page

Silva Seekee, (QBSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Building Services

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance (QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance see advert on this page

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Ph/Fax 4034 2403, Contact: Craig Bethune Mobile 0419 751 619 Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes see advert on page 42

Building Supplies & Products

PLASTA MASTA

176 – 178 Aumuller St Bungalow, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4031 1277 or 1300 724 505 Fax 4031 1230 Web www.plastamasta.net.au see advert on page 29

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KWIK BUILT 98 Anderson Street, Cairns Phone MASTA 4032 5862 PLASTA 12 Mobile Tony 0412 401 787 Email tony@kwikbuilt.com.au CATEGORY: Web www.kwikbuilt.com.au

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Bus Tours & Charters

McDonald Charter Boats 27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875 Fax 4090 3628 AH mobile 0428 180 361 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au

Torres Business Solutions (PO Box 67), TI Phone 4069 1429, Contact: Annie Stone eFax: 07 3036 6876 Mobile 0407 691 422 Email torres.business@bigpond.com Grant management, accounting, payroll, MYOB specialist see advert on page 27

Business & Office Relocations

A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 82

Business Insurance & Financial Services see advert on page 52

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

Shane Tibbs & Associates

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on page 67

Butchers

see advert on page 52

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au see advert on page 53

Business Advisors / Planning

Remote Performance Management Phone 4033 5012, Contact: Rachel Saltmarshe Fax 4033 5000 Grants Transportable Buildings 12 Mobile 0429 429 109 Email rsaltmarshe@rpmservices.com.au CATEGORY: Small business start up / development / financial management services, specialising in TSI non profit organisations

BUILDINGS – TRANSPORTABLE

Seisia Meat Processing Plant, Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0201, Fax: 4083 0210 T.I. Bulk Meats, 97 Douglas St (PO Box 629), TI. 4878 Ph: 4069 2622, Fax: 4069 2633

Cabling - Phone/TV/Comp./Data

Babinda Electrics

PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4069 1515 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 44

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au

see advert on page 93

 Quality  Custom Made

Transportable Buildings     

Skid mounted Steel framed buildings Built to any design Locally owned and built Quality product and service

Web: www.grantbuild.com Email: grantbuild@bigpond.com Mobile: 0428 449 934 30

Chris and Jody Grant

4092 2712

519 Emerald Road, Mareeba

Cafés

IBIS BAKERY

Main Store, Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 Serving sandwiches, cakes, salads and pies.

ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Phone 4069 2990 Fax 07 4069 2995 Email admin@islandcafe.com.au

see advert on page 58 The Tin Shed Cafe, Horn Island, Ph: 4090 3331

Campgrounds Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369

see advert on page 11

Camping Equipment & Supplies

IBIS Supermarket

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Car Insurance

Ireland’s

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

Shane Tibbs & Associates

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on page 67

see advert on page 63

Car Finance

Car Parts & Accessories

Ireland’s

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on this page

Cars Sales – New

Car Service & Repairs

Great Wall, Motoco Cairns

Ireland’s

199 Lyons St, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au See advert on this page

Ireland’s

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on page 31

Car Transport

Wridgways

see advert on page 31

Phone/Fax 4069 7823 Fast Online Quotes – www.wridgways.com.au Removalists: Australia-wide, Overseas, Corporate, Commercial See advert on back page

Car Sales – Used

Car / Truck Hire & Rental

Motoco Group Cairns

AJ’s Car Rentals

303 - 307 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au See advert on this page

Ireland’s

30B Douglas St (PO Box 653), TI. Phone 4069 1534, Contact: Rita Gutchen Fax 40691 634 Email ajcars@live.com.au

Bamaga Resort, Cnr Lui & Addidi Sts, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3328

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au

Coral Sea Concrete

see advert on page 31

PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

Always selling and buying quality 4 Wheel Drives and Commercials

PHONE OUR HOTLINE NOW…

4046 6333

No Finance Application refused • Pre-approvals arranged • FINANCE HOTLINE… 4046 6312

2 YEAR WARRANTY AND DRIVE AWAY PRICES ON EVERY USED CAR

Diesel Greater than Great. Two tough Utes and a feature packed SUV 4WD from China’s great car manufacturer, Great Wall Motors. With Electric Windows, Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, a 3 year/100,000km Warranty and a Great price on Road, there’s only one word to describe them… Great!

www.motoco.com.au 32

And we still have petrol versions of all Great Wall V240 Single Cab, from V240 Dual Cab, from X240 4x4 Wagon, from models $17,990 drive away $22,990 drive away $23,990 drive away Check out the great prices on our diesel range:

V200 Single Cab 4x4 Dies

$22,990 drive away

V200 Dual Cab 2x4

Die

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$24,990 drive away

V200 Dual Cab 4x4

Die

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$27,990 drive away

X200 4x4 SUV

Die

X200 4x4 SUV

Die

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$26,990 6spd man sel

$28,990 5spd auto

Motoco Group – Ph: (07) 4046 6333 • After Hours: 0438 261 278 – John Riordon Cnr Lyons Street and Mulgrave Road, Cairns.

Federal Car & Ute Hire

Cash Registers

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire

About Scales

131 Scott St, Cairns. Phone 4031 9669 Fax 4031 9660 Contact Russell Muller, Mob: 0407 963 448 Web www.aboutscales.com.au Email aboutscales@bigpond.com Sales and maintenance of scales and cash registers

see advert on page 10 Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067 Umagico Hire Cars, Umagico, Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108

see advert on page 85

TI Rent-A-Car Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

Catering

The Federal Hotel

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au For all your catering requirements

Straits Hire Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire

see advert on page 10

IBIS catering & functions services

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on this page

see advert on page 48

Carpenters Paul Crabbe, (QBSA: 747312), (PO Box 221) TI. Ph: 4069 1057, Mobile: 0429 069 158

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway

49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance (QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance

see advert on page 91

Cater for your next business luncheon… ISLANDERS BOARD OF INDUSTRY & SERVICE

Function & Catering Services

see advert on page 28 Silva Seekee, (BSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Carports

Sandwich Platter

IBIS Catering… We offer a variety of ready-to-go solutions for your next Fruit Platter function, meeting or party. Choose from delicious menu or ask us to quote on your next event.

PLATTERS

Totalspan Cairns

Standard platter size is 14 x 11” (35 x 28cm) and will cater for 5-8 adults.

610 Bruce Highway, Woree, Cairns Phone 4054 6122 Fax 4054 6133 Email cairns@totalspan.com.au Web www.totalspan.com.au Garages, Carports, Sheds, Farm Sheds, Rural Buildings see advert on page 60

Carriers - Heavy Transport

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd 57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport see advert on page 97

BOOKINGS All bookings must be made a MINIMUM of 3 working days in advance. Business and government organisations must provide a Cold Savoury Platter purchase order or other written conﬁrmation. Non-account holders and individuals need to pay in full when making a booking.

DELIVERY Orders can be collected from IBIS Bakery at your pre-arranged time. If delivery is required it must be speciﬁed at the time of booking. MENU (may vary depending on availability) Hot Savoury Platter

IBIS Function Rooms…

The IBIS Thursday Island ofﬁces and training facility are available to hire for your next conference, meeting or training session.

FACILITIES INCLUDE

Hot Chicken Platter

Kitchen/ Tea and Coffee Conference area with facilities tables and chairs (seats 40) Bathrooms Data projector Separate private ofﬁces Wi Fi internet and break out areas Whiteboard Fully air conditioned Photocopier The conference room is available for full or half day hire. One Scone Platter or more of the smaller ofﬁces are also available for hire. IBIS catering must be used when hiring the venue. Please contact us for a quote and we will endeavour to accommodate your event.

Thursday Island Main Store, Douglas St, Thursday Island

Ph 4212 1600 • Fax 4212 1612 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org

Sweets Platter

Untap Catering, Seisia Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Wongai BEACH Hotel Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel Hotel and accommodation see advert on page 12

Charters

Barrier Air Services PO Box 41, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2777 Fax 4069 2255 Web www.barrieraviation.com Email ti@barrieraviation.com see advert on page 16

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island Phone Fax Local call Email

4090 3661 4090 3662 1300 136 811 cathorn@cape-air-transport.com see advert on page 19

Hammond Island Ferry PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on page 51

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd “The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au See advert on page 2

McDonald Charter Boats

27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 52

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com see advert on page 24

Northern Blue Charters Charter operates from Thursday Island, Torres Strait Postal: 9 Station Street, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166 Phone 03 9530 9525 Fax 03 9530 4492 Mobile Bob 0407 126 755, Maria 0416 243 856 Email info@northernblue.com.au Web www.northernblue.com.au see advert on page 55

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 52

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Skytrans

Phone 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 759 872) Fax 4040 6799 Email info@skytrans.com.au Web www.skytrans.com.au Skytrans takes you where no other airline can see advert on page 18

Tony’s Island Adventures

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax 4069 1965 Mobile 0428 514 193 Email info@tonysislandadventures.com.au Web www.tonysislandadventures.com.au see advert on page 94

West Wing Aviation

Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands see advert on page 20

Chemist

Thursday Island Pharmacy 96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055

Child Care / Youth Support Badu Island Council, Badu Island, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4243 Child Care Centre, Jacob Street, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3475 New Mapoon Child Care Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3074, Fax: 4069 3191 New Mapoon Youth Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Nurapai Kazil Centre, Nawie St, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2344

Port Kennedy Association Inc.

P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 78

Thursday Island Child Care Centre, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2317, Fax: 4069 2594

Choir Groups Mabuigiu Kwaya, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Miss Sophie Luffman. Ph: 4069 4580. Email: sophie@mabuiag.qld.gov.au. Mabuiag Choir Group (Inter-Denominational), performing traditional language hymn and contemporary Torres Strait Gospel

Churches Anglican Church, Bishop Saibo Mabo, Ph/Fax: 4069 1960 The Cathedral Church Of All Souls and St. Bartholomew, Douglas St (PO Box 79).,TI. Father Charles Loban. Ph/Fax: 4069 2747 St. George Church, Bamaga, St. Michael’s Church, Injinoo, St. Francis Church, Seisia, St. James Church, Umagico. NPA contact: Ph: 4069 3187 For all outer island church numbers Ph/Fax: 4069 2747 Church of Torres Strait, 1 Nazeer St, TI. (PO Box 387). Ph: 4069 1284 Fax 4069 1938. For all outer island church numbers Ph: 4069 1284 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cnr. Clarke & Stephen Streets, (PO Box 649) Tamwoy, TI. Ph: 4069 1605 (Chapel), 4069 2732 (President Geoffrey Lui) Free Word of God, Ware Corner, St Pauls Village, Moa Island. Ph: 4090 0184, www.bigpond.com/gracefischer Full Gospel Fellowship, Cnr John & Blackall Streets, TI. (PO Box 390), Pastor Pedro Stephen. Ph: 4069 2330, Mob: 0408 981 644 Fax: 4069 2806 Email: npstephen@bigpond.com Hope Fellowship, PO Box 34, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3341, Mob: 0428 838 549 Diocese of the Independent Christian Church in Torres Strait & Kaiwalagal, Australia (UAC) Inc. PO Box 388, Thursday Island, Q 4875. Diocesan Registrar, Mrs Betty Sagigi, 60 John St, TI, Mob. 0427 780 977. Archdeacon Imasu Aragu, Diocesan Archdeacon, Dauan Island, Mob. 0429 347 647. Parish of the Resurrection, PO Box 388, TI - Churchwardens Mr W Seriat & Mr R Sagigi.

Civil Contractors

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 69

Cleaning Products / Services

Absolute Cleaning, TI. Phone 4069 1117, Contact: Mobile 0423 284 008 Domestic & Commercial Cleaning

Cairns Cleaning Supplies Unit 1 / 14-16 Tingira St, Portsmith (Cairns) Phone 4035 2345 Fax 4035 2666 Mobile 0403 060 414 Email tom@cleaningsupplies.com.au Web www.cleaningsupplies.com.au

Gadin Ninja

Phone 4069 1965, Contact Tony Titasey Mobile 0427 691 965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au Grass cutting, tree lopping, yard maintenance see advert on page 62

Parish of Bethel, NPA. Rev. McRonnie Jacob, Ph: 4083 0272. Parish of St. Mark, Badu Island & Near Western Area Dean, Rev John Eseli, Mob. 0437 213 816. Parish of The Holy Family, Kubin, Rev John Manas, Ph. 4069 4301.

Kleenwacks Cleaning & Gardening Services, 5 Summer St (PO Box 209), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2757 CLEANING listings continued next page

Parish of Christ the King, Mabuiag, Canon Barsa Banu, Mob.0429 830 351.

Cairns Cleaning Supplies

Parish of Maigi Mariu Buai, Cairns, Rev Jeffrey Bob. Parish of The Ascension, Dauan Island & Top Western Area Dean, Rev Joel Gaidan. Parish of St Luke, Saibai Island, Rev Edward Enosa, Mob. 0457 499 475. Parish of Paraclete, Boigu Island, Mr Nelson Gibuma. Parish of St. Peter, Warraber & Central, Kaiwalagal, NPA & Cairns Area Dean, Rev Newman Mari, Ph: 4090 0485. Parish of Ioane, Masig, Rev Douglas Billy, Ph. 4069 4441. Our Lady

of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s, Hammond Island. St. Steven’s, Bamaga. Holy Family, Horn Island. Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2205

Seventh-day Adventist Church, 13 Summers St, (PO Box 564), TI. Ph: 4069 2423, Fax: 4090 2115

(ÊÊBulk Cleaning Liquids / Powders (ÊÊPaper Towels / Toilet Rolls (ÊÊBrooms... Brushes... Mops (ÊÊAll Commercial Machinery – Sales, Service & Repairs (ÊÊBulk Laundry Powders & Liquids (ÊÊMould & Mildew Killer

Phone 4035 2345

St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Fr Frank Whap. Ph: 4090 0972, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: frank@mabuiag.qld.gov.au St Peter’s Anglican Church, Kubin, Moa Island. Ph: 4069 4073, Fax: 4090 0101 - Fr. Salatelu Joe Uniting Church in Australia, Torres Strait Parish, Douglas St, TI., Horn Island, New Mapoon. Ph: 4069 2296

Mob: 0403 060 414

The World Fellowship of the Universal World Church, PO Box 22, Horn Island. Leave messages at Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100 Thursday Island Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15 Nazeer St, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1462 Torres United Pentecostal Outreach Mabuiag, Mabuiag Island. Ph: 4069 4087, Fax: 4069 4111. Contact: Pastor John Allan Repu Email: allan@mabuiag.qld.gov.au.

See advert on this page

Fax: 4035 2666

C a l l To m

Unit 1 / 14-16 Tingira St Portsmith (Cairns), 4870

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Cleaning Products / Services

Colleges / Adult Education

James Cook University, TI Campus

continued from page 35

NQCCS Pest Control

Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education

see advert on page 97

see advert on page 77

Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3214 Fax 4069 3371 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au

Clothes / Shoes Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

see advert on page 95

Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

TAFE - Tagai TAFE

Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Phone 4212 1500 Fax 4042 2622 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au

Green Horizons Store, Douglas Street, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2616

Monaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bazaar

78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs

see advert on page 95

Commercial Cleaning Machinery

see advert on page 37

Solwata (Col Jones)

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Cairns Cleaning Supplies

Unit 1 / 14-16 Tingira St, Portsmith (Cairns) Phone 4035 2345 Fax 4035 2666 Mobile 0403 060 414 Email tom@cleaningsupplies.com.au Web www.cleaningsupplies.com.au See advert on page 35

Commercial Photographer

Clubs

Liberty Seekee - Photographer

Kaiwalgal Rugby League, PO Box 44, TI. Ph: 4069 2989 or 4083 1014. Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com

Thursday Island Bowls Club, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2339 Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., PO Box 322, TI. (The Boat Club) Ph: 4069 1915 Torres Strait Youth Recreation & Sporting Association Inc., PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496 Returned & Services League (RSL), Sub-Branch, TI. PO Box 475, TI. Club President: Ph: 4069 2449 (After Hours), Club Secretary: Ph: 4069 1976

Coach Service

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 52

Cold Rooms

Haden

7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 15

TAFE - Bamaga TAFE

1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

RJ Bartlett Photography

PO Box 149, Bamaga Ph/Fax 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com see advert on page 78

Communications

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au

see advert on page 93 Lifelink Communications & Electronics (LLC), PO Box 443, TI. Phone: 4069 2321, Fax: 4069 2432

Community Organisations & Services Home and Community Care (HACC), 101 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886 Horn Island Aboriginal Corporation, Chairman Mr Jefferey Bosuen PO Box 10, Horn Island. Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100 Community listings ontinued on page 38

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Community Organisations & Services

Compressors (Diving)

Diversworld (formerly Airsure)

continued from page 36

Massive new store at 171 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip.

Mura Kosker Sorority Inc. PO Box 148, TI. Phone 4069 1663, 4069 1622 Fax 4069 1298 Email reception@murakosker.org.au see advert on this page

see advert on page 42

Port Kennedy Association Inc. P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977

Computers

Cairns Voice and Data Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution

see advert on page 78

see advert on page 123

Providing the following services: • • • •

Older Peoples Action Program Child and Family Support Services Emergency Relief Program Domestic & Family Violence Counselling Service • Torres Strait Ageing

Concrete Products / Concreters

Coral Sea Concrete PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire

Ph: 4069 1663, 4069 1622 P.O. Box 148, Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Fax: 4069 1298

Email: reception@murakosker.org.au

see advert on this page

CORAL SEA CONCRETE SUNACCO NO 17 P/L

A.C.N. 065 454 542



Readymixed Concrete



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Aggregates

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Tipper Hire



Concrete Mix



Backhoe/Bobcat Hire



Sand



Skip Hire

4069 1278 Fax: 4069 1528 Mobile: 0428 292 362 Email: sunacco@bigpond.net.au P.O. BOX 360, THURSDAY ISLAND, QLD 4875 38

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on page 27

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance

(QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance see advert on page 28

Concrete Pumping Service

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on page 27

Conference Facilities

Mercure Cairns Harbourside

209-217 The Esplanade Cairns Phone 4051 8999 Fax ROY 4051 0317 ROB EARTHMOVING 12 Email reservations@mercure-harbourside.com.au CATEGORY: Ask for: ‘Friends of the Torres Strait Special’

CONSTRUCTIONSee advert on page 11

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Construction Services & Products

Arnel Fencing Warehouse

174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

PLASTA MASTA

176 – 178 Aumuller St Bungalow, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4031 1277 or 1300 724 505 Fax 4031 1230 Web www.plastamasta.net.au see advert on page 29

Rob Roy Earthmoving

PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, Road Construction, Bitumen Sealing see advert on this page

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box EQUIPMENT 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, CLARK 12 4878 Phone

0417 797 554

sariascape@bigpond.com

Fax 4055 8325 CATEGORY:

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4042 7500

21 ATTICUS ST, WOREE (CAIRNS) A.B.N. 62 097 348 959

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Crawler Excavators

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Ph: 07 4069 9309

PO Box 511 WEIPA QLD 4874

Fax: 07 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com

4042 7500

Moxy Dump Trucks

21 ATTICUS ST, WOREE (CAIRNS)

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www.doosance.com.au

Wheel Loaders

www.clarkequipment.com

Construction / Equipment

AllClass North

10 Comport St, Cairns. Phone 4050 7500 Fax 4041 6177 Email toni@allclass.com.au Sales, service and parts of Kubota Construction Equipment and Generators see advert on page 49

Bobcat & Doosan Construction Equipment

Sales (New & Used), Parts, Service & Finance Clark Equipment Sales Pty Ltd 21 Atticus St, Woree (Cairns) Phone 4042 7500 Fax 4054 4171 Email cairns@clarkequipment.com Web www.clarkequipment.com

Rob’s Earthmoving

see advert on page 39

Lot 231 Poi Poi St, (PO Box 115) Bamaga Mobile 0428 693 464 Ph / Fax 07 4069 3743 Email rembamaga@hotmail.com Excavators, trucks, mini-excavators and backhoes see advert on page 42

Straits Hire

Koraba Rd, Seisia

Main Ph: 0437 007 12 821, Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 S&L COURIERS Fax

Consultants Dar-Lyn Consultancy Service, 64 Chester St., (PO Box 805), TI. Ph: 4090 3300 Mobile: 0427 691 255

Containers - Cargo & Freight

Cairns Containers 57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0611 Fax 4058 0622 Email enquiries@cairnscontainers.com.au Web www.cairnscontainers.com.au All size, all types, transport anywhere see advert on page 41

Container Shipping

Sea Swift Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au

4061 9164

Email straitshire@bigpond.com CATEGORY:

FREIGHT TRANSPORT see advert on page 48 Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire

see advert on page 57

Silentworld Shipping and Logistics Cairns Depot: 24 Tingira St, Portsmith Phone: 4035 6665 Email: michael.a@silentworld.com.au TI Depot: Main Wharf Phone: 4069 2325 Fax: 4035 6667 Email: belinda.cunningham@silentworld.com.au Web: www.silentworld.com.au See advert on page 56

Wridgways

Shopping Services – Cairns

0437 377 396

 Business or private shopping available  Groceries – Dry, Frozen, Chiller  Household items, whitegoods, baby needs  Camping equipment, sporting equipment  Country orders available from any Cairns store Email: s.lcouriers@southernphone.com.au

 Daily deliveries to all transport and shipping companies  DELIVERING FOR…

FOR ALL YOUR SPORTING GOODS NEEDS

Phone/Fax 4069 7823 Fast Online Quotes – www.wridgways.com.au Removalists: Australia-wide, Overseas, Corporate, Commercial See advert on back page

Corporate Wear

TOTALLY WORKWEAR 98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert front cover and page 101

Counselling

TI Family Relationship Centre Shop A & B, 101 Douglas St, TI. Phone 4069 2361, Contact: John Abednego Fax 4069 1936 Email jabednego@relateqld.com.au Helping families build better relationships see advert on page 50

Couriers

Credit Unions

S&L Couriers Shopping services for business or private customers. Phone: 0437 377 396 Email: s.lcouriers@southernphone.com.au Daily deliveries to all transport & shipping companies. see advert on page 40

Queensland Country Credit Union Cnr Kerr Point Dve and Commercial Ave, Weipa Phone 07 4069 7555 Fax 07 4069 7222 Email weipa@qccu.com.au Web www.qccu.com.au See advert on page 24

Crayfishing / Seafoods

Cultural Organisations

Pearl Island Seafoods

11 Douglas St, (PO Box 764), TI. Phone 4069 2135 Contact Jerome Kalwij Fax 4069 2136 Seafood buyer, wholesaler and retailer of seafood, specialising in crayfish

Dance Groups

See Hop TRADING 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 61

Rebel Seafood Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16 Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au

Kigu Dancers Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap. Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: terrence@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag dance group (traditional)

Design / Graphic Design

Allsigns Print & Design 149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo See advert on page 2

CAIRNS CONTAINERS Locals

Refrigerated Sale & Hire

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KWIK BUILT

98 Anderson Street, Cairns Phone 4032 5862 Mobile Tony 0412 401 787 Email tony@kwikbuilt.com.au Web www.kwikbuilt.com.au see advert on page 29

Disability Services

Port Kennedy Disability Services (PO Box 114), 64-66 Douglas St, TI. Email pkaflexirespite@bigpond.com Phone 4069 1394 Fax 4090 3845

Diversworld (formerly Airsure)

Massive new store at 171 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip. see advert on this page

Dressmaking / Sewing Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

Earthmoving / Machinery Hire

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving

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Ph/Fax 4034 2403 Mobile 0419 751 619 Contact Craig Bethune Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes

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Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthmoving

Lot 231 Poi Poi St, (PO Box 115) Bamaga Mobile 0428 693 464 Ph / Fax 07 4069 3743 Email rembamaga@hotmail.com Excavators, trucks, mini-excavators and backhoes see advert on this page

Rob Roy Earthmoving

Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthmoving Hire POI POI ST (PO Box 115), BAMAGA QLD 4876

Mobile: 0428 693 464 Ph / Fax: 07 4069 3743

Email: rembamaga@hotmail.com

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PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, road construction, bitumen sealing see advert on page 39

Electrical Appliances - Sales Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108

IBIS Supermarket Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

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Retravision Thursday Island

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 43

Electricians / Electrical Contractors

Babinda Electrics

PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4069 1515 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au

See advert on this page B&B Electrical, PO Box 69, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3435

Haden 7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 15

NPA Electrics Lot 21 Tumena Street, Seisia. Phone 4045 5518, Contact: Daryl Goodings Fax 4045 6764 Servicing NPA and Torres Strait

TIM SMITH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Mobile Email

0427 151 582 timelect.smith3@gmail.com see advert on this page

Boreen Electrics, Badu Island. Mobile: 0427 883 330. Contact Andy Allen.

Carpentaria Contracting

Torres Division 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Phone 4030 9999 Fax 4069 7074 After Hours 0427 903 177 Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com see advert on page 14

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Electricity

Ergon Energy T.I. Power Station, Aplin Rd, T.I. Life-threatening Emergencies 000 or 131 670 Customer Service Centre 131 046 24 HOUR FAULTS 13 22 96 Fax 4069 2266 Web www.ergon.com.au

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy Residential Officer - Wendy Phineasa Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Business Officer - Pamela McDowell Phone 1800 819 921 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au For bright ideas on how to save power and money see advert on page 45

Electronics - Repairs / Service

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 46

Looking for a bright idea to save power and save money? powersavvy can still help you! If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a free home consultation on how to save energy, or want to know more about what you can do to reduce your power costs

call Wendy Phineasa powersavvy Residential Officer on 1800 553 635((freecall).

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call Pamela McDowell on 1800 819 921 for your free energy efficiency pack and information about energy efficiency rebates for your business.

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Employment & Training

Community Enterprises Australia Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3533 Fax 4033 3526 Thursday & Horn Island, 26 Victoria Parade ,TI Phone 4212 0000 Fax 4212 0070 see advert on page 47

Community Apprenticeships Australia 84-88 Cook St Portsmith (Po Box 6795, Cairns) Phone 4033 3449 Fax 4033 3421 Email caa@mpath.com.au

Skill360 Australia PO Box 68W, Westcourt. Phone 1300 933 358 or 4046 4000 Fax 4031 1239 Email info@skill360.com.au Web www.skill360.com.au Apprenticeship training, accessing Gov’t incentives see advert on page 21

Training Connections Australia Cairns Office (Po Box 6795),Cairns Phone 4033 3420 Fax 4033 3421 Email training@trainingca.com.au Web www.trainingca.com.au see advert on page 47

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Engines, Gearboxes & Diffs

ITEC EMPLOYMENT 102 Douglas St, TI Phone 4090 3311 Fax 4090 3511 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3485 Fax 4033 3486

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares 272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

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Equipment - Construction

Precruitment Level 15, Cairns Corp. Tower, 15 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4034 5000 Fax 4034 5050 Email rebecca@precruitment.com.au Web www.precruitment.com.au see advert on this page

Remote Staffing Solutions 84-88 Cook St Portsmith (Po Box 6795, Cairns) Phone 4033 3448 Fax 4033 3421 Email rss@mpath.com.au see advert on page 47

T.I. TV. Repairs P.O. BOX 1093 THURSDAY ISLAND

Mobile: 0429 902 139 Electronics Technician

AllClass North 10 Comport St, Cairns. Phone 4050 7500 Fax 4041 6177 Email toni@allclass.com.au Sales, service and parts of Kubota Construction Equipment and Generators see advert on page 49

Bobcat & Doosan Construction Equipment Sales (New & Used), Parts, Service & Finance Clark Equipment Sales Pty Ltd 21 Atticus St, Woree (Cairns) Phone 4042 7500 Fax 4054 4171 Email cairns@clarkequipment.com Web www.clarkequipment.com see advert on page 39

VV SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS VV AUSTAR INSTALLATIONS VV BRACS REPAIRS VV TV ANTENNAS & VAST SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS VVÊCCTV SURVEILLANCE VV ATM REPAIRS All communities covered, Cape York & Torres Strait Email: titvrepairs@bigpond.com

Based on T.I. for 12 years

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See the Business Directory Index – Pages 5 & 7

Specialising in: Finding the right people Permanent & temporary staff Small/medium business & government

Servicing the Cape community for over 11 years Phone: Email: Website:

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BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES

At My Pathway we believe in creating genuine employment and training opportunities to build stronger communities. Through our companies ITEC Employment, Community Enterprises Australia (CEA), Training Connections Australia (TCA), Community Apprenticeships Australia (CAA) & Remote Staffing Solutions (RSS) we are the first choice for the Torres Straits and NPA.

ITEC Employment Cairns 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Qld 4870 PO Box 6795 Qld 4870 Ph 07 4033 3485 Fax 07 4033 3486 Thursday Island 102 Douglas St Qld 4870 Ph 07 4090 3311 Fax 07 4090 3511

Community Enterprises Australia Cairns 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Qld 4870 PO Box 6795 Qld 4870 Ph 07 4033 3533 Fax 07 4212 0070 Thursday Island 26 Victoria Parade Qld 4875 Ph 07 4212 0000

Remote Staffing Community Apprenticeship Training Connections Solutions Australia Australia Cairns Cairns Cairns 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Qld 4870 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Qld 4870 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Qld 4870 PO Box 6795 Qld 4870 PO Box 6795 Qld 4870 PO Box 6795 Qld 4870 Ph 07 4033 3448 Ph 07 4033 3449 Ph 07 4033 3420 Fax 07 4033 3421 Fax 07 4033 3421 Fax 07 4033 3421 rss@mpath.com.au caa@mpath.com.au training@trainingca.com.au www.trainingca.com.au

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Equipment & Plant Hire

Coral Sea Concrete

PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

Straits Hire

Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire see advert on page 48

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport

Residential Officer - Wendy Phineasa Phone 1800 553 635 (free call) Business Officer - Pamela McDowell Phone 1800 819 921 (free call) Web www.powersavvy.com.au For bright ideas on how to save power and money see advert on page 45

Event Hire

Events nq

456 Sheridan St, Cairns. PO Box 649N, Nth Cairns. Phone 4053 4577 Fax 4053 9190 EVENTS NQ 12 Email info@eventsnq.com.au Web www.eventsnq.com.au CATEGORY: Event and exhibition hire specialist. Parties, Weddings, Corporate & Government events.

PARTY HIRE

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Ergon Energy

Ergon Energy T.I. Power Station, Aplin Rd, T.I. Life-threatening Emergencies 000 or 131 670 Customer Service Centre 131 046 24 HOUR FAULTS 13 22 96 Fax 4069 2266 Web www.ergon.com.au

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Excavators

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment

We offer the following services: •Helping families & children during separation •Helping individuals, partners & families with problems

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•Workshops & Educational Courses •Culturally appropriate & mainstream support

Exhibition Hire

Events nq

John Abednego - Indig. Service Delivery Advisor Address: Shop A & B, 101 Douglas Street, Thursday Island QLD 4875 Phone: 4069 2361 Fax: 4069 1936 Email: jabednego@relateqld.com.au

LOT 5, SOUTHGATE CLOSE, WOREE, Q 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow, Q 4870 Email: fenceshop@bigpond.com

PHONE: (07) 4054 5500 FAX (07) 4054 5522 Specialising in:  All types of fences  Treated timbers  Gates made to order  Koppers Logs

 Decks / Pergolas  Lattice  Electric fences  Remote control gates  Fence ﬁttings

456 Sheridan St, Cairns. PO Box 649N, Nth Cairns. Phone 4053 4577 Fax 4053 9190 Email info@eventsnq.com.au Web www.eventsnq.com.au Event and exhibition hire specialist. Parties, Weddings, Corporate & Government events. see advert on page 49

Family & Child Portraits

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

Family Relationships

Farm Sheds

Totalspan Cairns 610 Bruce Highway, Woree, Cairns Phone 4054 6122 Fax 4054 6133 Email cairns@totalspan.com.au Web www.totalspan.com.au Garages, Carports, Sheds, Farm Sheds, Rural Buildings see advert on page 60

Fencing & Fencing Supplies

Arnel Fencing Warehouse 174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

The Fence Shop

Lot 5, Southgate Cl, Woree Qld, 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow Phone 4054 5500 Fax 4054 5522 Email fenceshop@bigpond.com See advert on page 50

Ferry Services Dauan Island Ferry Service, Serving Dauan and Saibai, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4266, Fax: 4069 4257 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369

Hammond Island Ferry PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on this page

HAMMOND ISLAND FERRY

McDonald Charter Boats 27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 52

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours see advert on page 52

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au see advert on page 53

Film Location & Consulting Vanessa Seekee, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3333, Fax: 4090 3366, Web: www.torresstraitheritage.com, Email: intheirsteps@bigpond.com

Financial Services / Taxation Planning

Cape York Accounting westcourt

PO Box 41W, Westcourt. Phone 4031 1940, Contact: Kylie Kingston Fax 4031 1891 Email admin.cyawc@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkaccounting.com.au Accountants and tax return specialists see advert on page 13

H&R Block tax accountants

140 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, and Shop 21 Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield. Phone 4051 6315 Fax 4051 1844 Email cairns@hrblock.com.au Web www.hrblock.com.au The Best people in tax. That’s our claim! see advert on page 14 Financial Services continued on page 54

Charters available • Horn Island • Thursday Island • Hammond Island • And inner surrouding Islands PHONE 0419 028 068 • Sharon & Mario Sabatino

Email: hammondislandferry@bigpond.com • PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Q, 4875 51

PEDDELLS T.I. FERRY & BUS TOURS

NEW FERRY CO MING 2012

FERRY DEPARTS SEISIA JETTY (CAPE YORK) FOR THURSDAY ISLAND FARES & DEPARTURE TIMES ON WEB SITE www.peddellsferry.com.au Multi-Award winner. Proudly owned and operated by Peddells, a 5th generation local family.

PHONE 07 4069 1551

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PHONE: 1300 664 875 P.O. Box 764, Thursday Island, Qld 4875. Fax: 07 4090 3628 Email: info@tiferry.com.au

Web: www.tiferry.com.au

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Lifespan Financial Planning

205 Bunda St, Cairns. PO Box 874, Bungalow. Phone 4031 2561, Contact: Duncan Walker Mobile 0411 235 596 Email duncan@mjbfinancial.com.au Web mjbfinancial.com.au see advert on this page

National Australia Bank

54 Douglas St. (corner Hastings St.), TI. Ph 132 265, New Loans: 131 312 Fax 4069 1651 Web www.national.com.au see advert on page 24

Remote Tax

Fire & Rescue Service

Queensland Fire & Rescue Service TI, Far North Region, Torres Strait / NPA 50 Loban Rd (P.O. Box 96), TI. EMERGENCIES 000 Phone 4069 1275 (non-emergency only) Mobile 0427 634 171 Email dprain@emergency.qld.gov.au

Fire Inspection / Equipment

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on this page

PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on page 14

Shane Tibbs & Associates

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on page 67

Fire Protection

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on this page

Fisheries Groups Bari Dhabu Fisheries Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: terrence@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag Island Fishers Group representing traditional and commercial community fishers

Fishing Charters / Gear Cape York Rod & Rifle Safaris, Seisia Resort, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3467

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MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters)

See Hop TRADING

48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers

Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com

see advert on page 24

Northern Blue Charters

see advert on page 61

CAPE YORK ICE & TACKLE CAPE YORK ICE & TACKLE

Fitness Equipment & Uniforms

Sportscene Super Warehouse

– Your Discount Sporting Warehouse 318 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4031 1333 Email sales@sportscenecairns.com.au

“so much more than a tackle shop” “so much more thanCAPE a tackleYORK shop” ICE & TACKLE see advert on this page

See advert on page 88

Tony’s Island Adventures

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax 4069 1965 Mobile 0428 514 193 Email info@tonysislandadventures.com.au Web www.tonysislandadventures.com.au

“so much more than a tackle shop”

 Diving Equip, Hardware, Trailers, Pearls   Diving Equip, Hardware, Trailers, Pearls  www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 94

 Diving Equip, Hardware, Trailers, Pearls  Cape York T-Shirts, Bait, Tackle, Gifts Dunbier Equipment

Cape York T-Shirts, www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au Cape York T-Shirts, www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Bait, Tackle, Gifts www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Bait, Tackle, Gifts Dunbier Equipment Dunbier Equipment Fishing Equipment & Gear

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au

see advert on this page

www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au

Booking Agent for:

Regional Airline Skytrans

Peddells Ferry Services Toll Priority Freight

Ph: 4069 3695 Fax: 4069 3765

Explore the beautiful Torres Strait Booking Agentwith for: Northern Blue Charters Booking Agent for: Regional Airline Our Charter Vessel is available for private and government charter work in the Torres Strait Peddells Ferry Services Regional Airline Peddells Ferry Services Toll Priority Freight Toll Priority Freight

Ph: 4069 3695 Fax: 4069 3765 Ph: 4069 3695 Fax: 4069 3765 • Surveyed for 12 passengers, live-aboard accommodation for up to 10 people • Extended ﬁshing charters a speciality • Awesome ﬁshing adventures • Our catch rates are second to none!

Ph: (03) 9530 9525 or Bob 0407 126 755

San Miguel ...is a 60 foot cruiser with a large deck, perfectly suited to all charter

work in the Torres Strait. Whether it be for an awesome ﬁshing adventure, survey work, maintenance or any government works requiring the use of a sea vessel, “San Miguel” is perfectly designed to meet your requirements. Our crew will ensure that your charter is carried out in a timely, efﬁcient and professional manner.

NORTHERN BLUE

EXTREME FISHING

Email: maria@northernblue.com.au , info@northernblue.com.au • Web: www.northernblue.com.au 55

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FlexiRespite

Port Kennedy Flexirespite & Day Service

Contact Corey on 1300 867 737 (1300 TORRES) or corey@torresnews.com.au to register your interest in the 2013/14 Directory

64-66 Douglas St, (PO Box 114), TI Phone 4069 1394 Fax 4090 3845 Email pkaflexirespite@bigpond.com

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares

Footwear

Solwata (Col Jones) Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Email www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

TOTALLY WORKWEAR 98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert front cover and page 101

4WD Equipment, Parts & Accessories

272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

4WD Tours – Cape York

Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge and LOYALTY BEACH 4WD TOURS CAPE YORK Loyalty Beach Rd, New Mapoon. (PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld, 4876.) Web www.loyaltybeach.com Phone 4069 3372 Fax 4069 3770 Email fishcapeyork@bigpond.com Cape York’s Hidden Tropical Paradise. Discover Australia’s northern-most point on a 4WD tour.

see advert on page 11

Autobarn

4WDs, Motorcycles & Accessories

Cnr McCoombe & McCormack Sts, Cairns, Q 4870 - Open 7 days Phone 4054 1633 Email sales1@cairns.autobarn.com.au

Motoco Group Cairns (Great Wall)

see advert on page 22

303 - 307 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au

See advert on page 32

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Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles

157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 59

Freight / Freight Transport

Badu Freight Agency

199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Mobile 0408 596 562 Phone 4069 4778 Fax 4069 4530 Email manuel@baduif.com.au

see advert on this page

Silentworld Shipping and Logistics

see advert on page 83

Cairns Depot: 24 Tingira St, Portsmith Phone: 4035 6665 Email: michael.a@silentworld.com.au TI Depot: Main Wharf Phone: 4069 2325 Fax: 4035 6667 Email: belinda.cunningham@silentworld.com.au Web: www.silentworld.com.au

Barrier Air Services

PO Box 41, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2777 Fax 4069 2255 Web www.barrieraviation.com Email ti@barrieraviation.com see advert on page 16

Cairns Containers

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0611 Fax 4058 0622 Email enquiries@cairnscontainers.com.au Web www.cairnscontainers.com.au All size, all types, transport anywhere

Wridgways

See advert on page 56

Phone/Fax 4069 7823 Fast Online Quotes – www.wridgways.com.au Removalists: Australia-wide, Overseas, Corporate, Commercial See advert on back cover

see advert on page 41

“Nothing’s Impossible”

Quality & Consistency. Services Twice Weekly Cairns to NPA/TI/HI return with weekly services to the Western Cape and Outer Torres Strait Islands.

Project Logistics Capability to handle any project requirements. Tug/Barge and Landing Craft available for project and charter needs.

HSEQ An unwavering commitment to safety and our environment in all our dealings and operations.

Capability 27 vessels and 300+ staff committed to serving you.

Cairns Horn Island NPA Weipa Fax: 3069 Fax: 40699718 3488 4069 3488 Ph: 4035 1234 Fax: 4035 1249 Ph: 4069 3933 Fax: 4069 3488 Ph: 4069 1085 Fax: 4090 3813 Ph: 4069 2009 Fax: 4069 2010 Fax: Ph:3069 4069 3933 Fax: 3069 Fax: 9718 9718 3069 9718

Fruit & Vegetable Shops

IBIS Supermarket Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89

Fuel & Gas Supplies

IBIS TI Service Station

See Hop Trading 48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 61 Seisia BP, 1 Korba St, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3897

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1608 Fax 4069 2403

Thursday Island True Value Hardware

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Sea Swift

Main Wharf, TI: Ph: 4069 1085, Fax: 4090 3813 Email ti.depot@seaswift.com.au Head Office: 41-45 Tingara St, Portsmith, Cairns Ph: 4035 1234, Fax: 4035 1249 Email sales@seaswift.com.au Horn Island: Ph: 4069 2009, Fax: 4069 2010 Email hi.depot@seaswift.com.au NPA - Seisia Depot: Ph: 4069 3933, Fax: 4069 3488 Email seisia.depot@seaswift.com.au Weipa: Ph: 4069 9110, Fax: 4069 9748 Email weipa.depot@seaswift.com.au Web www.seaswift.com.au

Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on page 63 Umagico Service Station, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108

Functions

IBIS catering & functions services Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 33

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Event catering and function venue see advert on page 10

see advert on page 57

Free wireless internet hotspot

Supporting Torres Strait Cultural Heritage & Arts Industry Authentic Torres Strait artefacts, artwork, books, DVDs, CDs, jewellery, clothing, textiles & souvenirs

Tel: (07) 4069 0888 Fax: (07) 4090 2145 Email: info@gabtitui.com.au

Cnr Blackall St & Victoria Pde, Thursday Island

www.gabtitui.com.au Discounted art materials are available to local indigenous artists through the Gab Titui Gallery Shop. For more information contact the Centre.

at Gab Titui

We cater for any occasion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; private & corporate functions

Pop on down to ILAN CAFE for some scrumptious LUNCH SPECIALS or try out our delicious DINNER SPECIALS! NOW OFFERING GLUTEN FREE

We also have Wraps, Burgers, Wedges, Nachos, Salads, Fish & Chips, Pizzas, Desserts and lots more

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See Hop Trading

Funeral Monuments

CAIRNS MONUMENTAL 163 Anderson St, Manunda, Cairns. PO Box 851, Edgehill. Phone 4032 5503 Fax 4032 5507 Email andybrench@cairnsmonumental.com.au Web www.cairnsmonumental.com.au see advert on page 71

Gori Marble & Granite 18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 72

Trinity Monuments 72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au

48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 61

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au see advert on page 58

ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Phone 4069 2990 Fax 07 4069 2995 Email admin@islandcafe.com.au

see advert on page 58

Garage (Auto) & Tyres

see advert on page 72

R. & R. Motors, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900 or 4069 2101 (Workshop), Fax: 4069 2118

Funding / Grant Submissions

Garages, Sheds & Carports

Brett Tyrrell Phone 0488 152 770 Assistance offered for non gov’t organisations / community / sporting or social groups to obtain grants / funds / sponsorship for projects

Furniture

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store

Garden & Lawn Mowing

see advert on page 75

IBIS Supermarket

PETERS MOWERS & CHAINSAWS 12 Douglas Street, TI. Phone

610 Bruce Highway, Woree, Cairns Phone 4054 6122 Fax 4054 6133 Email cairns@totalspan.com.au Web www.totalspan.com.au Garages, Carports, Sheds, Farm Sheds, Rural Buildings see advert on page 60

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

4212 1600

CATEGORY: Fax 4212 1612

Totalspan Cairns

all IBIS contacts see MOWING advert on page 89 GARDENFor & LAWN

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws and All Terrain Vehicles

157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on this page

ABN 52 576 116 765

• Ride On Mowers • Chainsaws & Brushcutters • ARGO All Terrain Vehicles • Polaris ATV’s and UTV’s

PROUDLY SERVICING WEIPA AND THE CAPE SINCE 1994 157 Scott Street, Cairns, Qld, 4870 • Phone: (07) 4051 0022 Email:sales@petersmowers.com.au • www.petersmowers.com.au

IBIS Supermarket & Stores

Gasfitting K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145.

SCOTT SARON PLUMBING GASFITTING ROOFING PO Box 557, Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Mobile 0413 883 756

General Merchandise / Groceries M & D M (Darren) Ah Boo, 94 Douglas St (PO Box 361), TI. Ph: 4069 1514, Fax: 4069 2042 Alau Supermarket, Mara St, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108 Badu Supermarket Island & Cape, Mairu Street, Badu. Ph: 4069 4847, Fax: 4090 0444

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 55

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Dauan Convenience Store, Dauan Island. Ph: 4090 0708, Fax: 4090 0728 G & D Laifoo, 75 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900, Fax: 4069 2118 Green Horizon Store, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2616

IBIS Supermarket, Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4212 1600, Fax: 4212 1612 Email: supermarket@ibis-ti.org IBIS Store, Waiben Esp., Rosehill, TI. Ph: 4212 1700, Fax: 4212 1703 Email: rosehill@ibis-ti.org IBIS Store, Olandi St., Tamwoy, TI. Ph: 4212 1900, Fax: 4212 1903 Email: tamwoy@ibis-ti.org IBIS Store, Bamaga Ph: 4048 6500, Fax: 4048 6503 Email: bamaga@ibis-ti.org Boigu IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7000 Fax: 4214 7003 Email: boigu@ibis-ti.org Poruma IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7030, Fax: 4214 7033 Email: coconut@ibis-ti.org Darnley IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7060 Fax: 4214 7063 Email: darnley@ibis-ti.org Dauan IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7010, Fax: 4214 7013 Email: dauan@ibis-ti.org Kubin IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7110, Fax: 4214 7113 Email: kubin@ibis-ti.org Mabuiag IBIS Store Ph: 4214 7100, Fax: 4214 7103 Email: mabuiag@ibis-ti.org

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New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway 49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894

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NURUPAI AIRPORT Kiosk, Horn Island Airport (PO Box 808), Horn Island. Ph/Fax: 4069 2552 R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

See Hop Trading

48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 61

Seisia Kiosk, Koraba Rd., Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Gift Store Cape York Traders, 201 Airport Rd (PO Box 30), Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0446.

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Monaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bazaar

78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 37

Glass / Glazing & Aluminium Fittings Besai Aluminium & Glass Service, 44 Main St., Mabuiag Island. C/- Mabuiag Island Council Office. Ph/Fax: 4069 4481.

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & AUTHORITIES See Government section, pages 102-104

Grants & Grant Management

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Grass Cutting / Landscaping

Gadin Ninja

Phone 4069 1965, Contact Tony Titasey Mobile 0427 691 965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au Grass cutting, tree lopping, yard maintenance see advert on this page

Kleenwacks Cleaning & Gardening Services, 55 Summer St (PO Box 209), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2757

Grounds Maintenance

Gadin Ninja

Phone 4069 1965, Contact Tony Titasey Mobile 0427 691 965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au Grass cutting, tree lopping, yard maintenance see advert on this page

NQCCS Pest Control

Hairdressing Suzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stylez, 40 Douglas St (PO Box 156), TI. Ph: 4090 3888, Mob: 0427 409 038

Halls for Hire

Brett Tyrrell, Ph: 0488 152 770, Assistance offered for non govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t organisations /community / sporting or social groups to obtain grants / funds / sponsorship for projects

Anglican Cathedral Church Parish Hall, (PO Box 79), TI. Contact: Father Charles Loban, Ph: 4069 2747

Torres Business Solutions

Port Kennedy Association Inc.

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P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 78

Queensland Country Womens Assoc., Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4090 3179 Sports Stadium, Loban Road, TI. Phone: 4069 1192. TI Bowls Club, Victoria Pde, (PO Box 54), TI. Ph: 4069 2339 Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., Ph: 4069 1915 Torres Strait Youth & Recreation Sporting Assoc. PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496 Uniting Church Hall, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2296

Handy Man Services Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardening and Maintenance Service, (PO Box 912), TI. Ph: 0447 778 362

Hardware

Arnel Fencing Warehouse

174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

Straits Hire

Health Centres / Counselling

Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire see advert on page 48

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on this page

Bamaga Primary Health Centre, Lui St (PO Box 95), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3200, Fax: 4069 3332. DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Family Support, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Child Health, Sexual Health. TI Primary Health Centre, 74 Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0400, Fax: 4069 2862. Doctor’s Consulting (Appointments): 4069 0400. DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Dentist, Family Support, Diabetes, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Child Health, Sexual Health, Podiatrist Island Health Centres: Badu Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4127, Fax: 4069 4986 Boigu Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4153, Fax: 4069 4367 Coconut Island Health Centre (Poruma), Ph: 4069 4288, Fax: 4069 4377 Darnley Island Health Centre (Erub), Ph: 4090 1500, Fax: 4069 4370 Dauan Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4260, Fax: 4069 4368

Harley Davidson

Horn Island Health Centre, Ph: 4030 6200, Fax: 4069 1436

WAYNE LEONARD MOTORCYCLES

Iama Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1000, Fax: 4090 1015

34 Water Street, Cairns Phone 4051 2741 Fax 4051 0071 Email sales@wayneleonard.com.au Web www.wayneleonard.com.au

Kubin Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1100, Fax: 4090 1115 Mabuiag Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1200, Fax: 4090 1215 Murray Island Health Centre (Mer), Ph: 4069 4089, Fax: 4069 4369 Saibai Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4252, Fax: 4069 4366

see advert on page 73

Healing Services

St. Paul’s Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4348, Fax: 4069 4375 Stephen Island Health Centre, Ph: 4069 4086, Fax: 4069 4371 Warraber Island Health Centre, Ph: 4090 1400, Fax: 4069 4378

Mura Kosker Sorority Inc.

Yorke Island Health Centre (Masig), Ph: 4069 4296, Fax: 4069 4372

PO Box 148, TI. Phone 4069 1663, 4069 1622 Fax 4069 1298 Email reception@murakosker.org.au

NPA Health Centres: Injinoo Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3465, Fax: 4069 3221 New Mapoon Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3454, Fax: 4069 3308

see advert on page 38

Seisia Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3271, Fax: 4069 3347 Umagico Health Centre, Ph: 4069 3306, Fax: 4069 3427

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Plus much, much more . . . Cnr. Douglas and Blackall Streets. P.O. Box 568, Thursday Is. 4875

• Safety Gear • Chemicals • Timber • Cement Premix • Lawnmowers • Building & Plumbing Supplies

Phone: 4069 1548

Fax: 4069 1858 63

Heavy Transport

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport see advert on page 97

Holiday Accommodation

Mercure Cairns Harbourside 209-217 The Esplanade Cairns Phone 4051 8999 Fax 4051 0317 Email reservations@mercure-harbourside.com.au Ask for: ‘Friends of the Torres Strait Special’ See advert on page 11

Helicopter Charters

Australian Helicopters, Horn Is. Phone Fax Email Web

4083 1700 4069 1989 hid@austheli.com www.austheli.com

Cape York Helicopters Unit 5, Building 97, Cairns General Aviation. Horn Island Base - Phone 4069 2233 (24 hours) Cairns Base - Phone 4035 9400 (24 hours) Fax 4034 9271 Email info@capeyorkhelicopters.com Web www.capeyorkhelicopters.com

Holiday Apartments

Hookah Gear

see advert on page 65 Heli Charters Australia, Horn Island Airport, Ph: 4034 9000, Fax: 4034 9001

Higher Education

James Cook University, TI Campus

Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education see advert on page 97

Hire Car

Federal Car & Ute Hire

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire see advert on page 10

Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067

TI Rent-A-Car

Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

Hire Equipment

Straits Hire

Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire see advert on page 48

Diversworld (formerly Airsure) Massive new store at 171 Sheridan St, Cairns. Phone 4041 4004 Fax 4041 4005 Email paul@diversworld.com.au Web www.diversworld.com.au Commercial and recreational pro-diving equip. see advert on page 42

Horticultural Supplies

Limberlost 113 Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater (Cairns) Phone 4055 1262 Fax 4055 1042 Email cairns@limberlost.com.au Web www.limberlost.com.au see advert on page 76

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 68

Hospitals Bamaga Hospital, 82 Sagaukaz St (PO Box 99), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3166, Fax: 4069 3314 Doctor’s Consulting (Appointments) 4069 3166 DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Emergency Department, Dentisit, X-Ray, Maternity, Pharmacy, Maintenance, Kitchen. Thursday Island Hospital, 163 Douglas St PO Box 391, TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 0604 Executive on Call (After Hours Emergency only) 0428 778 258 Executive offices, Ph: 4069 0217. Nurse Station, Ph: 4069 0220 Patient Liaison, Ph: 4069 0641 DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES: Emergency Department, Pathology, X-Ray, Maternity, Mental Health, Outreach Midwife, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Finance, Human Resources, Travel, Maintenance, Kitchen.

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Hospitality Clothing

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Hotel / Resort Supplies

Max Stockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wholesale Food Service

98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au See advert on page 66

Housing Co-operatives

see advert on front cover and page 101

Hostels Canon Boggo Pilot Hostel, 145-147 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3246, Fax: 4090 3248 Jumula Dubbins Hostel, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2122

Hotels

Torres Strait Co-operative Ltd., Cnr. Milman & Douglas St, (PO Box 339), TI. Ph: 4069 1571, Fax: 4069 1817 Tamwoy Development Association Inc., PO Box 356, TI. Ph: 4090 2075, Fax: 4069 1152

Insurance Brokers

Shane Tibbs & Associates

Badu Hotel Cnr Chapman & Ahmat Sts, (PO Box 198), Badu Is. Phone 4069 4753 Fax 4069 4753 Email hotel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 83

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on this page

The Federal Hotel Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on page 10 Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327 Royal Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3623 (bottleshop)

Internet

Cairns Voice and Data Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution see advert on page 123

Torres Straits Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1141, Fax: 4069 1176 Umagico Hotel, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3228

Internet CafĂŠ

Wongai BEACH Hotel

Lagaw Asmer Communications Inc., 69 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1524, Fax: 4069 1844

Shane Tibbs & Associates Phone: 4052 1950 ABN 91 102 478 544 AFSL 234 374

Authorised Representative for Suncorp Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 50 010 844 621

AFSL & ACL No. 229 885

PO Box 2416 Cairns 4870 t Life Insurance t Disability Insurance 206 Buchan Street, t Income Protection Insurance t Financial Planning Cairns, Qld, 4870 t Investment Planning Fax: 4052 1922 t Superannuation t Retirement Planning reception@stafinancial.com.au t Allocated Pensions www.stafinancial.com.au t Estate Planning

Torres Shire Council Library 68 Douglas St, TI. Phone 4069 1336 or 4083 1223 Fax 4069 1845 see advert on page 102

Irrigation Supplies

nuleaf 279 Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 68

I.T. & Telecommunications

Cairns Voice and Data Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution see advert on page 123

Jewellers / Jewellery

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Monaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bazaar

78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 37

Juke Boxes & Karaoke

Torres Strait Vending

Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Phone 4069 1690 Fax 4069 1640 Mobile 0407 424 488 Email stephentsv@gmail.com see advert on page 92

Landscaping Contractors

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving

NULEAF 11Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 PO Box 117 Phone

0417 797 554

CATEGORY: Fax 4055 8325

IRRIGATION SUPPLIES See advert on this page Email

sariascape@bigpond.com

Landscaping Supplies

Arnel Fencing Warehouse 174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

Launch Hire Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812

Laundromat R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434

Legal Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd 25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81), TI Phone 4069 1091 Fax 4069 1678 Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au Web: www.atsils.org.au

Library Ngalpun Ngulaigau Lag, TSIRC Council Office, Mabuiag Island.Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111. Contact: Miss Annie Min.Email: ikc@mabuiag.qld.gov.au. Description: Indigenous knowledge centre and library and country lending service.

Torres Shire Council Library

68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. Phone: 4069 1336 or 4083 1223, Fax: 4069 1845 see advert on page 121

Life Insurance / Loans & Mortgages

Lifespan Financial Planning 205 Bunda St, Cairns. PO Box 874, Bungalow. Phone 4031 2561, Contact: Duncan Walker Mobile 0411 235 596 Email duncan@mjbfinancial.com.au Web mjbfinancial.com.au see advert on page 54

Loaders

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420

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Brazier Motti

PO Box 1185 Cairns. Woree Plaza Business Centre. G/F 12-20 Toogood Rd, Woree. Phone 4033 2377 Fax 4033 2599 Email cairns@braziermotti.com.au Web www.braziermotti.com.au Surveying, Town Planning, Project Management, Mapping & GIS see advert on page 90

Marine Electronics See advert on page 70

Machinery

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 70

Waiben Light Marine Services

83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Phone 4069 2444, Contact: Greg Pope & Tess Sard Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop see advert on page 26

Marine Publications Australian Reef Pilots Pty Ltd, John St, (PO Box 219), TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812

All facets of Landscaping Commercial & Domestic Cover all Remote Areas Award Winners

Tel: 0417 797 554 Fax: (07) 4055 8325 Email: sariascape@bigpond.com PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob Qld 4878 Andrew Tulloch – Director ABN: 48 125 914 918 • QBSA: 1121762 • Sariatul Retaining Walls Pty Ltd ACN: 125 914 918

MACHINERY

Parts 4044 4410 Sales 4044 4440 Service 4044 4420 Dealers for: • CASE IH Agricultural Products • CASE Construction Equipment • Kubota Agricultural and Lawn Care Products CASE E SERIES WHEEL LOADERS

We also have an extensive parts supply which includes Donaldson ﬁlters for most makes and models of vehicles and machines, Case Akcela oils and lubricants, GME and ICOM UHF radios.

Please call for a price on any construction or agricultural equipment. Trades welcome. 5 Models 1.7 cubic metre to 4.4 cubic metre

8 Models from 680kg to 1450kg operating load

Dealers for Kubota lawn care & compact tractors

110Hp 4WD, cab, 4-in-1 bucket, extendahoe

Marine Sales

See Hop TRADING 48 Douglas St, (PO Box 286), TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4090 2068 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com Tohatsu Outboards, Hooker Dorys, Boat Trailers see advert on page 61

Marine Survey

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au

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Mental Health Family Support Program (Mental Health) Torres Strait PHCC, Ph: 4069 0400 Soewell Program (Mental Health) NPA Bamaga PHCC, Ph: 4069 3200, After Hours: Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter - 4069 3020

Mobile Phones & Accessories

Retravision Thursday Island Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au Authorised Telstra Dealer

see advert on page 43

Monumental

CAIRNS MONUMENTAL

163 Anderson St, Manunda, Cairns. PO Box 851, Edgehill. Phone 4032 5503 Fax 4032 5507 Email andybrench@cairnsmonumental.com.au Web www.cairnsmonumental.com.au see advert on this page Monumental continued on Next page

see advert on page 54

Maritime Pilots Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John St ,(PO Box 219), TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812 Torres Pilots Pty Ltd, 4 Moa Lane, (PO Box 622), TI. Ph: 4069 2251, Fax: 4069 2252

Mechanics Badu Island Council Workshop, Tamwoy Street, Badu Island. Ph: 4069 4657, Fax: 4069 4052 Cape York Spares and Repairs, Opposite Bamaga BP. Ph: 4069 3803, Fax: 4069 3667 Dauan Island Council Workshop, Dauan Island. Ph: 4069 4213, Fax: 4069 4475 TI Motors, TI. Ph: 4090 3117, Fax: 4090 3110 Top End Motors, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3182, Fax: 4069 3182

Torres Shire Council Depot Loban Road (PO Box 171) TI. Phone 4069 1306/4069 1336 Fax 4069 1799/4069 1845

Mediation

TI Family Relationship Centre

Shop A & B, 101 Douglas St, TI. Phone 4069 2361, Contact: John Abednego Fax 4069 1936 Email jabednego@relateqld.com.au Helping families build better relationships see advert on page 50

Monumental continued From page 71

Gori Marble & Granite

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on this page

Trinity Monuments

72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on this page

Motels

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel

Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office: 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent see advert on page 98

The Federal Hotel

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI.

Phone 4069 1569 4069 2500 12 GORI MARBLE & or GRANITE Fax

4069 1407

Email info@federalhotelti.com.au CATEGORY: Modern, business-friendly units

MONUMENTAL

see advert on page 10

GORI MARBLE & GRANITE 18 Ishmael Road, Cairns, Qld, 4870 Ph: (07) 4054 4595 • Fax: (07) 4054 6631

Email: gori@optusnet.com.au • Web: www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au

A locally owned and operated family business – Established 1965

Specialising in design and manufacturing: Headstones, Bases, Plaques, Graves – In stock or made to order Ceramic Photos, Frames, Statues, Crosses and Vases Inscriptions and Artwork completed at our factory in Cairns

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 6

Jardine Motel

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email jardinemotel@bigpond.com see advert on page 8

Jardine Lodge Budget Accommodation Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 Free call 1800 650 447 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Web www.jardinemotel.com.au Email jardine.motel@bigpond.com

see advert on page 8

see advert on page 11

TRINITY Monuments 72 Morehead St, CAIRNS

STABLE & RELIABLE FAMILY OWNED & RUN BUSINESS All momumental work done by us in our factory 28 years of experience in creating monuments NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR US We are known for our respect for the island communities cultural needs

ring Anna 4035 4615 FAX 4035 4004

~ Qualified Stonemasons with Queensland Apprenticeships ~

anna@trinitymonuments.com.au www.trinitymonuments.com.au

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Contact Corey on 1300 867 737 (1300 TORRES) or corey@torresnews.com.au to register your interest in the 2013/14 Directory Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

Tama Mudh Motel

138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4900 Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on page 83

Tropicana Lodge Motel

Motorcycles & Accessories

WAYNE LEONARD MOTORCYCLES

34 Water Street, Cairns Phone 4051 2741 Fax 4051 0071 Email sales@wayneleonard.com.au Web www.wayneleonard.com.au see advert on this page

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles

157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 59

158C Martyn St (PO Box 114), Cairns Phone 4051 1729 Fax 4031 4109 Email reservations@tropicanalodgemotel.com.au see advert on page 13

Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

Mortorcycle Spare Parts & Accessories

WAYNE LEONARD MOTORCYCLES

34 Water Street, Cairns Phone 4051 2741 Fax 4051 0071 Email sales@wayneleonard.com.au Web www.wayneleonard.com.au see advert on this page

Wongai BEACH Hotel

Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100 Fax 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au WAYNE LEONARD M/CYCLES 12 Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel CATEGORY: Hotel and accommodation

MOTORCYCLES

see advert on page 12

Motor Replacement Parts & Wrecking Yards

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares

272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

Your local motorcycle specialist celebrating 27 years of service to Cairns and Cape York Peninsula communities

WAYNE LEONARD

WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE!

Our services include: • Performance and dyno tuning • Insurance quotes, smash repairs, pick-ups • Complete suspension servicing and tuning • Expert, scheduled servicing for all makes and models • Safety (roadworthy) certiﬁcates provided

MOTORCYCLES

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• SALES • SERVICE • ACCESSORY SUPERMARKET Spare Parts: • Airconditioned warehouse • Can send Australia wide • Genuine and after market parts and accessories • Biggest range of accessories, helmets and clothing north of Brisbane • Over 1000 tyres in stock – all brands

We’ve Got What You Want

Email: sales@wayneleonard.com.au www.wayneleonard.com.au 34 Water Street, Cairns, Qld, 4870

Fax: 4051 0071

Phone: 4051 2741

Museums

MYOB Certified Consultant

Bamaga Historical/Tourist Information Centre, Lui St (PO Box 30), Bamaga Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 3777

Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au

see advert on page 58 Museum, Torres Strait Historical Society, Green Hill Fort, TI. Ph: 4069 1551. Open by appointment only.

Torres Shire Council Library (Torres Strait History Collection) 68 Douglas St, (PO Box 171), TI. Phone 4069 1336 or 4083 1223 Fax 4069 1845

Native Title Corporations Goemulgaw TSI Corporation, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Mr Terrence Whap. Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111. Email: sophie@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag Island Native Title Body Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation, PO Box 198, Badu Island. Contact: Mr Peo Ahmat, Chair. Mob: 0457 195 115, Ph: (07) 4069 4778. Email: ceo@baduif. com.au

Torres Strait Heritage Museum 24 Outie St, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com see advert on page 93

Music Repairs

Newsagents Bamaga News, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Reubens Snack Bar/Newsagent, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Fernandez Music 43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. see advert on this page

Music Sales

Fernandez Music 43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. see advert on this page

THE BIG NAME IN MUSIC

Newspapers

Torres News 25 Douglas St. (PO Box 436), TI. Phone 1300 TORRES (1300 867 737) Fax 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248) Editorial Email: editor@torresnews.com.au Advertising Email: ads@torresnews.com.au Accounting Email: accounts@torresnews.com.au see advert on page 118

Koori Mail PO Box 117, Lismore, 2480. Phone 02 66 222 666 Fax 02 66 222 600 Email editor@koorimail.com

National Indigenous Times Phone Email

1300 786 611 enquiries@nit.com.au

Nurseries

Badu Nursery & Landscaping

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43 Sheridan Street, Cairns Tel: 4051 8519 Fax: 4051 2979 www.fernandezmusic.com.au 74

Ahmat St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Mobile 0408 596 562 Phone 4069 4570 Fax 4069 4570 Email manuel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 83 Bamaga Island Council Nursery, Adidi St, Bamaga Ph: 4069 3299 or 4069 3461, Fax: 4069 3976 Nurseries continued on page 76

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Limberlost 113 Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater (Cairns) Phone 4055 1262 Fax 4055 1042 Email cairns@limberlost.com.au Web www.limberlost.com.au see advert on this page

Old Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home / Nursing Home Star of the Sea, Waiben Esplanade, TI. Ph: 4069 2585, Fax: 4069 2642

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Outboards

Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boat Yard (Parsun Outboards) 477 Greenbank Road, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 1335 Mobile 0409 563 774 Fax 4058 1335 Email davesboatyard@gmail.com Web www.davesboatyard.com

see advert on page 25

Packaging

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Eyedentity

347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

See advert on page 66

Paint

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

see advert on page 63

Packing

A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 82

Painters/ Decorators Blanco Painters, 71 Snake Gully, Injinoo. PO Box 163, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0288. Email: blanco09@bigpond.com Malu Kiwai Painters, Boigu Island. Ph: 4069 4066, Fax: 4069 4079 Remote Painting Services, PO Box 14253, Mt Sheridan. Mob: 0427 691 993, Contact: Scott Underwood

NQCCS Pest Control

Party Hire

Events nq 456 Sheridan St, Cairns. PO Box 649N, Nth Cairns. Phone 4053 4577 Fax 4053 9190 Email info@eventsnq.com.au Web www.eventsnq.com.au Event and exhibition hire specialist. Parties, Weddings, Corporate & Government events. see advert on page 49 NPA Party Hire, PO Box 195, Bamaga. Mob: 0419 863 015 Seisia Party Hire, C/- PO Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3813

Paving & Retaining Wall Construction

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com See advert on page 69

Pearls / Pearling / Pearling Farms

Pet Transport

Wridgways

Phone/Fax 4069 7823 Fast Online Quotes – www.wridgways.com.au Removalists: Australia-wide, Overseas, Corporate, Commercial See advert on back cover

Pharmacy Bamaga Health & Beauty, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234

Thursday Island Pharmacy 96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055

Kazu Pearl Friday Island, (PO Box 182, TI). Phone 4069 1268 Fax 4069 1912 Email kazupearl@bigpond.com Roko Pearls, Roko Island via Bamaga. PO Box 700, TI. Ph: 4069 1769, Fax: 4069 1924

TORRES PEARLS Turtlehead Island, Escape River. (C/- PO Bamaga, 4876). Phone 4069 4694 Email torrespearls@hotmail.com Web www.torrespearls.com

Phone Cabling

Babinda Electrics

PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4069 1515 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 44

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au

see advert on page 93

Pest & Weed Control

All Pest & Weed Control 199 Newell St, Cairns Phone 4054 2888 ALL PEST & WEED CONTROL 12 Fax 4054 2877 Email admin@allpestandweed.com.au CATEGORY: Web www.allpestandweed.com.au

PEST AND WEED See CONTROL advert on this page

TERMITE SPECIALIST ACCREDITED PRE PURCHASE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS TERMITE MONITORING SYSTEMS (NO FRILLS) Call For Friendly Advice

ALL PEST & WEED CONTROL

• DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • MARINE • WEED CONTROL • LICENSED FUMIGATORS – On 199 NEWELL ST, CAIRNS • FAX 4054 2877 20% SENIORS selected admin@allpestandweed.com.au • QBSA 1060874 DISCOUNT services

CARDWELL TO CAPE YORK AND TORRES STRAIT

Phone Systems with VOIP

Telebiz

109 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4040 2000 Fax 4040 2088 Email rod@telebiz.com.au Web www.telebiz.com.au see advert on page 84

NQCCS Pty Ltd Island Pest Control • Specialists in all Termite Work • Full written reports and photos

CALL 07 4774 6639, or JOE

0407 637 808

• Servicing all Islands of the Torres Straits, NPA and Cape York. • Our Staff respect the customs and cultures of all indigenous people.

Photographic Digital Reprints

Retravision Thursday Island Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au

see advert on page 43

Plasterboard / Plaster Products

PLASTA MASTA 176 – 178 Aumuller St Bungalow, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4031 1277 or 1300 724 505 Fax 4031 1230 Web www.plastamasta.net.au see advert on page 29

Photographic Services / Studio Kenny Bedford - Free Lance Photographer, Erub Island, Via TI, Ph: 4090 0064, Fax: 4069 4068, Email: kennybedford@hotmail.com

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

RJ Bartlett Photography

PO Box 149, Bamaga Ph/Fax 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com see advert on this page

The Fotoman - Fine Portraits & Framing Mobiles 0408 698 594, or 0407 219 853 Contact John S. Steciuk Email serg1950@yahoo.com.au On location portraits and weddings

Pipes, Valves & Fittings

one steel metal centre

Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 07 4035 4677 Fax 07 4035 4438 Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com see advert on page 88

Plant & Equipment Hire

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport see advert on page 97

RJ Bartlett

PHOTOGRAPHY

PO Box 149, Bamaga 4876 Hm/Fax: 4083 0348 Mob: 0408 750 117 Email: arjay0805@yahoo.com.au 78

Plastering

Playgroup Mura Kaimel Playgroup, Ph: 4069 2306.

Plumbing Services Cape York Plumbing Co., Lot 35 Tradesmans Way, Seisia. PO Box 42, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3060.

SCOTT SARON PLUMBING GASFITTING ROOFING PO Box 557, Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Mobile 0413 883 756

K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145, Mobile: 0429 692 919

PORT KENNEDY ASSOCIATION INC. Community organisation that manages a variety of community services including: Operation of a Community Hall Available for public and private hire. Ph: 4069 2306 Mura Kaimel Playgroup (for Children 0 – pre prep and their carers) Hours: 9.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Vacation Care School holidays from 9.00am – 3.00pm After School Care Hours: 3pm – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 or 0457 877 969

Flexi Respite & Day Service (for children and adults with a disability and their families) Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday Ph: 07 4069 1394 Recognised Entity Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Family Support Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday Ph: 07 4069 2306 Monthly Mini Markets

For all enquiries please contact the Port Kennedy Office between 8.30am – 5.00pm 64 – 66 Douglas Street (P.O. Box 114)

PH: 07 4069 2306 FAX: 07 4069 1977 Email: portkennedyassoc@bigpond.com

Pool Construction

Arnel Fencing Warehouse

174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

PowerSavvy

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy

Pool Tables

Pressure Cleaning

Torres Strait Vending

Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Phone 4069 1690 Fax 4069 1640 Mobile 0407 424 488 Email stephentsv@gmail.com see advert on page 92

Port Authority Ports North, Main Wharf, (PO Box 570), TI. VHF Ch. 16 Phone: 4069 1405, Fax: 4069 1768, Mobile: 0427 593 915

Port Kennedy Association

Port Kennedy Association Inc.

P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 78

PRESSURE PUMPS NQ 12 Post Office

CATEGORY:

Australia Post, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797

PRESSURE CLEANING

Australia Post, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3126

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Printing & Labels

Printers / Printing

Lotsa Printing

10 Teamsters Cl Pt Dglas, Qld, 4877 Phone 4099 3366 Fax 4099 3161 Email port@lotsa.com.au Web www.lotsa.com.au See advert on this page

All your printing needs Locally owned & operated Professional in-house design State-of-the-art equipment Environmentally friendly printing

& Signs

NEW!!

Phone us for a quote on 4099 3366

Posters, Banners, Point of Sale Displays!

10 Teamsters Close, Craiglie, Port Douglas

port@lotsa.com.au

www.lotsa.com.au

Projects & Project Management

Brazier Motti

Property Valuation

Taylor Byrne Valuers

104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone 4044 5700 Fax 4051 3508 Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation see advert on page 99

see advert on page 90

Promotional

Property Management

Torres Strait Real Estate PO Box 183, TI. Real Estate Agent General Enquiries: 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email tsre@bigpond.com Web: www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au

QantasLink

QantasLink Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4090 2000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 17

Quad Bikes

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles 157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au

see advert on this page

Your Top Real Estate Professionals  Established over six years, specialising in the Torres Strait property market.  Selling more property in the Torres Strait than any other agency.  If you’re thinking of buying or selling, call your local real estate expert.

General enquiries: 0427 691 355

Fax: (07) 4061 4872 Email: tsre@bigpond.com – Web: www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au

See advert on page 59

Principal Licensee, Kellie Thompson

First and only Licensed Real Estate Agency north of Weipa

PO Box 183, Thursday Island, 4875 All listings can be viewed ﬁrst on the web: www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au or in our window displays on Thursday Island – 34 Victoria Parade and at 96 Douglas Street Our services: Sales  Residential  Business  Commercial  Property Management  Project Management  Consulting 80

Quad Bikes - Continued

WAYNE LEONARD MOTORCYCLES 34 Water Street, Cairns Phone 4051 2741 Fax 4051 0071 Email sales@wayneleonard.com.au Web www.wayneleonard.com.au see advert on page 73

Quarries

Real Estate Agents / Services

Taylor Byrne Valuers 104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone 4044 5700 Fax 4051 3508 Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation see advert on page 99

Torres Strait Real Estate

Badu Quarry Tamwoy St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Mobile 0419 565 747 Phone 4069 4770 Fax 4069 4770 see advert on page 83

Real Estate Agent. PO Box 183, TI. General Enquiries: 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email tsre@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 80

Radio

4Mw 1260 AM - Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc. Inc. Gaffney Haus, 69 Douglas Street, (PO Box 385) TI. Phone 4069 1524 / 4084 0660 Studio Line 4069 1886 Fax 4069 1844 Sales Ext. 6 Email marketing@tsima4mw.org.au Web 4mw.org.au

Refrigerated Containers (Cargo & Freight)

Refrigeration

Removals

Carpentaria Contracting

Torres Division 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Phone 4030 9999 Fax 4069 7074 After Hours 0427 903 177 Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com see advert on page 14

Haden

7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 15

iCOOL AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Contact Walter Lauenstein Mobile 0437 331 070 Email icoolcairns@gmail.com

A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on this page

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

see advert on page 81

Wridgways

Phone/Fax 4069 7823 Fast Online Quotes – www.wridgways.com.au Removalists: Australia-wide, Overseas, Corporate, Commercial

see advert on page 15

Island Air & Ice

PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Mobile Luke 0427 796 925 Email luke.islandair@hotmail.com See advert on page 15

Religions

A&R 12Village, Moa Island. Free WordREMOVALS of God, Ware Corner, St Pauls Ph: 4090 0184, www.bigpond.com/gracefischer

CATEGORY: Thursday Island Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15 Nazeer St, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1462 REMOVALS

See advert on back cover

Resort Accommodation

See advert on page 9

Thinking of moving?

Think A&R... We’ll take you far!

LOCAL • INTERSTATE • INTERNATIONAL

Torres Straits | Cape York | Gulf Country BRISBANE WEEKLY Accredited Removalists

Packing • Business & ofﬁce relocations • Car transport FREE Formal quotes • Secure storage • Pet transport www.arremovals.com.au 30-38 Joan St Cairns QLD 4870 infocairns@arremovals.com.au 82

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Mercure Cairns Harbourside

IBIS BAKERY

Main Store, Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 Serving sandwiches, cakes, salads and pies.

209-217 The Esplanade Cairns Phone 4051 8999 Fax 4051 0317 Email reservations@mercure-harbourside.com.au Ask for: ‘Friends of the Torres Strait Special’

ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre

See advert on page 11

Restaurant / Takeaway / Schools & Club Supplies

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

see advert on page 58 Island Breeze Restaurant & Kiosk, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307 Malu Paru Restaurant, Grand Hotel Motel, 6 Victoria Pde, TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327

See advert on page 66

Restaurants / Cafés

Resort Bamaga, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Sts, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

Somerset Restaurant, Jardine Motel

The Federal Hotel

Cnr Victoria Parade and Normanby St., TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 Free call 1800 650 447 Email jardinemotel@bigpond.com

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au see advert on page 10

Gateway Torres Strait Resort 24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 BADU ISLAND FOUNDATION Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au CATEGORY: Email info@torresstrait.com.au

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Phone 4069 2990 Fax 07 4069 2995 Email admin@islandcafe.com.au

see advert on page 8 T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

Wongai BEACH Hotel

? (COREY BOOKING)see advert on page 6

Esplanade (PO Box 9), Horn Island Phone 4083 1100, Fax: 4069 1542 Email admin@wongaibeachhotel.com.au Web www.wongaibeachhotel.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/WongaiBeachHotel see advert on page 12

Badu Island Foundation Ltd

Head Ofﬁce: Room 6, 199 Nona Street (PO Box 198) Badu Island, Qld. 4875 Phone: 07 4069 4778 • Fax: 07 4069 4530 • Mobile: 0487 297 030 Email: Admin – ceo@baduif.com.au • Accounts – bifaccounts@baduif.com.au

Tama Mudh Motel Badu Quarry Badu Freight Agency Badu Nursery & Landscaping Badu Caltex Service Station Badu Hotel

Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4900 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4770 Ph – 07 4069 4778 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4570 Ph – 07 4069 4344 Ph/Fax – 07 4069 4753

Mob – 0418 778 910 Mob – 0419 565 747 Mob – 0408 596 562 Mob – 0408 596 562 Fax – 07 4069 1888

“Building prosperity for Badu… Our economic future” 83

Retail Services

Badu Island Foundation Ltd Rm 6, 199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4778 Fax 4069 4530 Email ceo@baduif.com.au See advert on page 83

Retaining Walls

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com

Safety Equipment

TOTALLY WORKWEAR 98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert on front cover and page 101

Satellite Equipment / Installations

Retravision Thursday Island Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 43

See advert on page 69

Retravision

Retravision Thursday Island Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au Authorised Telstra Dealer see advert on page 43

Returned & Services League (RSL) Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia, Torres Strait Sub-Branch, Far Northern District, PO Box 499, TI. Ph: 4069 2449.

T.I. TV Repairs Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 46

Satellite Phones - Sales & Rentals

Telebiz 109 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4040 2000 Fax 4040 2088 Email rod@telebiz.com.au Web www.telebiz.com.au

Roofing

see advert on this page

SCOTT SARON PLUMBING GASFITTING ROOFING PO Box 557, Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Mobile 0413 883 756

Roof Racks

Autobarn Cnr McCoombe & McCormack Sts, Cairns, Q 4870 - Open 7 days Phone 4054 1633 Email sales1@cairns.autobarn.com.au see advert on page 22

Room Hire

IBIS catering & functions services Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 33

Rural Buildings

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Tagai College Primary Campuses

Scales

Badu Campus, Ph: 4069 4125, Fax: 4069 4233

About Scales

131 Scott St, Cairns. Phone 4031 9669, Contact: Russell Muller Fax 4031 9660 Mob 0407 963 448 Web www.aboutscales.com.au Email aboutscales@bigpond.com Sales and maintenance of scales and cash registers see advert on this page

Schools / Education Services

Erub (Darnley Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4007, Fax: 4069 4237 Horn Island Campus, Ph: 4069 2124, Fax: 4069 2116 Iama Campus, Ph: 4069 4215, Fax: 4069 4310 Kubin Campus, Ph: 4069 4140, Fax: 4069 4319 Mabuiag Campus, Ph: 4069 4198, Fax: 4069 4263 Malu Kiwai (Boigu) Campus, Ph: 4090 1333, Fax: 4090 1300 Masig (Yorke Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4136, Fax: 4069 4075 Mer (Murray Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4090, Fax: 4069 4320 Poruma Campus, Ph: 4069 4209, Fax: 4069 4316

James Cook University, TI Campus

NPA State College High School Campus, Sagaukaz St, Bamaga. PO Box 100, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4333, Fax: 4090 4300 Preschool Bamaga Campus, Wasiu St, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3125

Saibai Campus, Ph: 4069 4122, Fax: 4069 4047 St. Pauls Campus, Ph: 4069 4197, Fax: 4069 4323 Thursday Island Primary Campus, (PO Box 82), Summers St, TI. Ph: 4069 2279, Fax: 4069 1950 Ugar (Stephen Is) Campus, Ph: 4069 4106, Fax: 4069 4324 Warraber Campus, Ph: 4069 4102, Fax: 4069 4292 Thursday Island Secondary Campus, Aplin Road (PO Box 78), TI. Ph: 4069 2240, Fax: 4069 1914 Tamwoy State Pre School & Kindy, Cnr. Olandi & Aplin Streets (PO Box 278), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1791 Thursday Island Pre School, Hargrave St. (PO Box 187), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1249 Torres Centre of Schools Management and Operational Support - Torres C.O.S.M.O.S., PO Box 1000, TI. Ph: 4069 0125, Fax: 4069 0128

Preschool Injinoo Campus, Francis St, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 3131

Torres Strait & Cape District Office, Education Queensland, Hargrave St, (PO Box 117), TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734

Primary School Bamaga Campus, Anu St, Bamaga. Ph: 4090 4444, Fax: 4090 4400 Primary School Injinoo Campus, Francis St, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 3131

Dauan Campus, Ph: 4069 4107, Fax: 4069 4318

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School 7 Normanby Street, (PO Box 544), TI. TI Campus – Ph: 4069 2203, Fax: 4069 1645 Hammond Is – Ph/Fax: 4069 2955 Contact The Principal Email principal.ti@cns.catholic.edu.au Web www.cns.catholic.edu.au

Tagai State College

1 Hargrave St (PO Box 1000), TI. Email contact@tagaisc.eq.edu.au Website tagaisc.eq.edu.au

Tagai State College Executive Office, Ph: 4030 6333, Fax: 4030 6303 Tagai State College Business Unit, Ph: 4030 6333, Fax: 4030 6302 Malu Os, Special Education Unit, Ph: 4069 2279, Fax: 4069 1950

Torres Strait Islanders Regional Education Council Inc., PO Box 117, TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734 Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term) Torres Strait Ministry Training College, PO Box 34, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3341 (a/h), Mob: 0428 838 549. Contact: Michelle Tamwoy

TAFE - Bamaga TAFE

Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3214 Fax 4069 3371 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

TAFE - Tagai TAFE

Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Phone 4212 1500 Fax 4042 2622 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

Flexible Support Centre, Ph: 4030 6329, Fax: 4030 6302

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CASH REGISTERS SALES & SERVICE

www.aboutscales.com.au aboutscales@bigpond.com 131 SCOTT ST BUNGALOW PH 4031 9669 RUSSELL MULLER MOBILE FAX 4031 9660 0407 963 448

Sea Freight

Sea Swift

Sea Freight continued from page 86

Silentworld Shipping and Logistics

Seafood

…for Goods and Services?

See the Business Directory Index – Pages 5 & 7 Service Stations

Badu caltex Service Stations Tamwoy St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4344 Fax 4069 1888 Email servo@baduif.com.au

see advert on page 83

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

IBIS TI Service Station Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1608 Fax 4069 2403

See advert on page 66

Seat Covers

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89 Bamaga Service Station, Ph: 4069 3275 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369 Seisia BP, 1 Korba St, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3897

Autobarn

Cnr McCoombe & McCormack Sts, Cairns, Q 4870 - Open 7 days Phone 4054 1633 Email sales1@cairns.autobarn.com.au

Sheds & Carports

Ranbuild Sheds - LM Engineering

see advert on page 22

Security Systems

T.I. TV Repairs

see advert on page 46

Self-Contained Accommodation

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation Web www.cairnsfivestar.com.au Email info@visioncairns.com.au Vision Apartments – Cairns Esplanade Phone 4080 7600 Waters Edge – Cairns Esplanade LM ENGINEERING (RANBUILD) Phone 4044 2300 Vue Apartments – Trinity Beach CATEGORY: Phone 4058 4400

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Shipping Containers

Cairns Containers

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0611 Fax 4058 0622 Email enquiries@cairnscontainers.com.au Web www.cairnscontainers.com.au All size, all types, transport anywhere see advert on page 41

Straits Hire

Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire see advert on page 48

Shirts

Allsigns Print & Design

149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo See advert on page 86

Shopping Services

S&L Couriers

Shopping services for business or private customers. Phone: 0437 377 396 Email: s.lcouriers@southernphone.com.au Daily deliveries to all transport & shipping companies.

Solicitor / Legal Services

Catherine Titasey

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1965

Souvenirs / Crafts / Gifts Bamaga Dreamtime, Adidi St, (PO Box 94), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3222, Fax: 4969 3232

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Monaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bazaar 78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 37

Rosie Ware Designs 78 Hargrave St, Green Hill (PO Box 555), TI. Mobile 0427 692 801 Phone 4069 2800 Fax 4069 2400 Email rosie.barkus@bigpond.com Web www.rosiewaredesigns.com Artist Designer, Lino-block textile printer see advert on page 21

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Signs

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Small Engine Repairs

Pressure Pumps NQ 140 Aumuller St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4041 0006 Mobile 0412 176 456 Fax 4041 1358 Email info@ppnq.com.au Web www.ppnq.com.au see advert on page 79

Social Workers / Counsellors Rowena Buchanan, Long Beach, POW. Island. Ph: 4069 2725 Rob Trevallion, Primary Health Care Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0423 or 4069 0421, Fax: 4069 2862

Special NeedS Services Tagai College TI Primary Campus, Summers St, (PO Box 82), TI. Ph: 4069 2279, Fax: 4069 1950 Torres Strait Islands District Office, Education Queensland, PO Box 117, TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734. Call for details of related programs

Sporting Goods Retail

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Sports Goods & Equipment

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 55

Sports Facilities

Torres Shire Sports Complex Loban Rd, TI. Phone: 4069 1192

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IBIS SUPERMARKET www.ibis-ti.org

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RETAIL OUTLETS

THURSDAY ISLAND Supermarket Rosehill Branch Store Tamwoy Branch Store Thursday Island Service Station IBIS Catering NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA Bamaga Supermarket OUTER TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS Boigu Island Branch Store Coconut Island Branch Store Darnley Island Branch Store Dauan Island Branch Store Kubin Village Branch Store Mabuiag Island Branch Store Murray Island Branch Store Saibai Island Branch Store St. Pauls Village Branch Store Stephen Island Branch Store Warraber Island Branch Store Yam Island Branch Store Yorke Island Branch Store

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Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com Wongai Courts, Ph: 4069 2484

Sporting Groups Torres Strait Youth & Recreational Sporting Association, 57 Douglas St, (PO Box 189), TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496.

Suncorp

Shane Tibbs & Associates

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on page 67

Steel Supplies

Supermarkets

one steel metal centre

Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 07 4035 4677 Fax 07 4035 4438 Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com see advert on page 88

Storage - Containers

Cairns Containers

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0611 Fax 4058 0622 Email enquiries@cairnscontainers.com.au Web www.cairnscontainers.com.au All size, all types, transport anywhere see advert on page 41

Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108 Badu Island Supermarket, Mairu Street, Badu. Ph: 4069 4847, Fax: 4090 0444 Horn Island Supermarket, 2-6 Airport Road, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2448, Fax: 4069 2298

IBIS Supermarket Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

For all other IBIS supermarkets throughout Torres Strait please refer to page 89

IBIS, Bamaga

Ph: 4048 6500, Fax: 4048 6503 For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89

Seisia Supermarket, Tumena St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3218

Surveyors / Surveying

Storage - Secure

Brazier Motti

A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 82

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

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see advert on page 81

Student Accommodation

CATEGORY:

Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term)

SURVEYING

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Take Away Food

Taxi Services

Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adiddi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3168, Fax: 4069 3360

Bamaga & District Taxi Service, Sagaukaz St (PO Box 28), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3333, Fax: 4069 3143

Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Phone: 4069 2090. Bobby’s Snack Bar & Aquarium, 86 Douglas St (PO Box 948), TI. Ph: 4069 1186

HS Ah Boo Taxi Service, 135 Douglas St., TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2070

IBIS BAKERY

Silverleaf Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655

Main Store, Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 Serving sandwiches, cakes, salads and pies.

Island Breeze Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Phone 4069 2990 Fax 07 4069 2995 Email admin@islandcafe.com.au

Pearson Taxi, B & S Pearson Taxi Service, TI. Ph: 4090 3600 T.I. Taxi Service, 75 Douglas St (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2888, Fax: 4069 2118

Telco Analysts and Auditors

Telebiz

109 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4040 2000 Fax 4040 2088 Email rod@telebiz.com.au Web www.telebiz.com.au see advert on page 84

see advert on page 58 Island Rooster, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554 Le’s Takeaway Meals & Restaurant, Douglas St, (PO Box 23), TI. Ph: 4069 2733, Fax: 4069 1926 Mosby Enterprises Pty. Ltd., Yorke Island. Ph: 4069 4077

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway

49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894 see advert on this page

NURUPAI AIRPORT Kiosk, Horn Island Airport (PO Box 808), Horn Island. Ph/Fax: 4069 2552 Reuben’s Snack Bar, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492

Telecommunications

Cairns Voice and Data

Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution see advert on page 123

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mob: 0427 692 800, Fax: 4069 2801 Email: russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au

see advert on page 93

Shiba’s Kiosk, Douglas St (Hospital Kiosk), TI. Ph: 4069 2102 T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

Tax Agents

Remote Tax PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax.

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see advert on page 14

Telephone Systems & Cabling

Cairns Voice and Data

Tobacconist

Torres Strait Vending (Tobacconist)

Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution see advert on page 123

Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Phone 4069 1690 Fax 4069 1640 Mobile 0407 424 488 Email stephentsv@gmail.com

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Tombstones

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Babinda Electrics PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4069 1515 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 44

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au see advert on page 93

Timber - Retail/Wholesale Sales

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858 see advert on page 63

163 Anderson St, Manunda, Cairns. PO Box 851, Edgehill. Phone 4032 5503 Fax 4032 5507 Email andybrench@cairnsmonumental.com.au Web www.cairnsmonumental.com.au see advert on page 71

Gori Marble & Granite

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 72

Trinity Monuments

72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on page 72

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78 Hargrave St (PO Box 643) Thursday Island Qld 4875

Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 07 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com

 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN MULTIFUNCTIONAL • Phone Systems • Data • TV • Aerials • Faults and Cabling  BICSI CABLING (Lic. B20591 Qld, Open) • Internal • Cat 5, 6 • Data • Optic Fibre • Aerial • MDFs • Backbone • Underground  ELECTRICAL REPAIRER CONTRACTOR (Qld Lic. 55262)

Serving the people of the Torres Strait for 30 years

 ELECTRICAL FITTER / MECHANIC (Qld Lic. 51423) • Electrical Faults • Equipment Repairs • Test & Tag  TECHNICAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING  CONSULTING  GUITAR REPAIRS  PA SOUND SYSTEMS

Tour Operators continued from page 93

see advert on page 11

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com

see advert on page 24

Northern Blue Charters

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 52

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Explore Torres Strait and Thursday Island with local Tony Titasey on his boat “Madam Dugong”

• Fishing tours • Island adventures • Boat charter • Family holidays • Torres Strait and Cape York

TONY’S ISLAND ADVENTURES Tel: 07 4069 1965 Mob: 0428 514 193 Web: www.tonysislandadventures.com.au Email: info@tonysislandadventures.com.au

Strait Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655, Fax: 4069 1965

Tony’s Island Adventures

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax 4069 1965 Mobile 0428 514 193 Email info@tonysislandadventures.com.au Web www.tonysislandadventures.com.au see advert on this page

Tourist Information Bamaga Historical/Tourist Information Centre, Lui St (PO Box 30), Bamaga Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 3777

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel,

Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent. see advert on page 98

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au see advert on page 55

Horn Island Tours / Torres Strait Heritage Museum (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com

see advert on page 93

Horn Island World War 2 Tours Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Mobile 0427 903 333 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com

see advert on page 93

see advert on page 11

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Town Planning

Brazier Motti

Tractors & Farm Machinery

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Construction, Agricultural & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 70

Training Providers / Consultants

see advert on page 47

ITEC EMPLOYMENT, 102 Douglas St, TI

Phone 4090 3311 Fax 4090 3511 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3485 Fax 4033 3486 see advert on page 47

JAmes Cook University, TI Campus

Skill360 Australia

PO Box 68W, Westcourt. Phone 1300 933 358 or 4046 4000 Fax 4031 1239 Email info@skill360.com.au Web www.skill360.com.au Apprenticeship training, accessing Gov’t incentives see advert on page 21

TAFE - Bamaga TAFE

Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3214 Fax 4069 3371 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on this page Training providers continued on Next page

TAFE - skilling the Torres Strait and NPA HOSPITALITY CULTURAL ARTS CONSTRUCTION MARINE AGED CARE EDUCATION FIRST AID/CPR BUSINESS HORTICULTURE TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE CULTURAL AWARENESS MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE CHILDCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NURSING TRAINING & ASSESSMENT Tagai TAFE 19 Aplin Road Thursday Island Q 4875

Phone: 4212 1500

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TAFE www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au

Training Providers / Consultants

Transport - Sea/Road

Greater Northern Removals & Storage

continued from page 95

TAFE - Tagai TAFE

Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Phone 4212 1500 Fax 4042 2622 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au see advert on page 81

Training Connections Australia Cairns Office (Po Box 6795),Cairns Phone 4033 3420 Fax 4033 3421 Email training@trainingca.com.au Web www.trainingca.com.au

see advert on page 47

Transfers - Pet & Vehicle

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

see advert on page 81

Transport

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au

Rob Roy Earthmoving

See advert on page 2

PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Bulk Loading & Cartage, Registered Wide Load Pilot & Oversize Float Services see advert on page 39

S&L Couriers

Shopping services for business or private customers. Phone: 0437 377 396 Email: s.lcouriers@southernphone.com.au Daily deliveries to all transport & shipping companies. see advert on page 40

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport see advert on page 97

Transport - Cars & Pets

A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 82

Transportable Buildings

GRANTS TRANSPORTABLE BUILDINGS Chris and Jody Grant 519 Emerald Rd, Mareeba, Q 4880 Phone 4092 2712 Mobile 0428 449 934 Email grantbuild@bigpond.com Web www.grantbuild.com see advert on page 30

Travel Agents / consultants

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel, Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent. see advert on page 98

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd “The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au See advert on page 2

QantasLink

Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4090 2000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 17

Tree Lopping / Fencing

Gadin Ninja Phone 4069 1965, Contact Tony Titasey Mobile 0427 691 965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au Grass cutting, tree lopping, yard maintenance see advert on page 62

Universities

James Cook University, TI Campus Thursday Island Campus, The Old Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. PO Box 260, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Phone 4069 2670 Fax 4069 2627 Web www.jcu.edu.au Study Nursing or Education see advert on page 97

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Used Car Sales

Motoco Group Cairns

303 - 307 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au See advert on page 32

Ireland’s

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on page 31

Valuer (Real Estate)

Taylor Byrne Valuers

ITEC EMPLOYMENT

102 Douglas St, TI Phone 4090 3311 Fax 4090 3511 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3485 Fax 4033 3486 see advert on page 47

Skill360 Australia

PO Box 68W, Westcourt. Phone 1300 933 358 or 4046 4000 Fax 4031 1239 Email info@skill360.com.au Web www.skill360.com.au Apprenticeship training, accessing Gov’t incentives see advert on page 21

104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park. PO Box 1080, Cairns North. Phone 4044 5700 Mobile 0438 345 128 Fax 4051 3508 Email cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au Web www.taylorbyrne.com.au Residential, commercial, industrial, rural, litigation see advert on this page

Vending Machines

Torres Strait Vending

Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Phone 4069 1690 Fax 4069 1640 Mobile 0407 424 488 Email stephentsv@gmail.com see advert on page 92

Video Hire

TAFE - Bamaga TAFE

c/o Post Office, Bamaga. Phone 4069 3214 Fax 4069 3371 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

TAFE - Tagai TAFE

Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Phone 4069 2200 Fax 4069 1610 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

Training Connections Australia Cairns Office (Po Box 6795),Cairns Phone 4033 3420 Fax 4033 3421 Email training@trainingca.com.au Web www.trainingca.com.au

see advert on page 47

Video 2000, 90 Douglas St, (PO Box 666), TI. Ph: 4069 2899, Fax: 4069 2889

Vocational Education & Training

see advert on page 47

PROPERTY VALUERS AND CONSULTANTS ESTABLISHED 1960

For all your property needs: • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Rural • Litigation 104 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park PO BOX 1080, Cairns North, Qld, 4870 Australia

Ph: (07) 4044 5700 • Fax: 4051 3508

Email: cairns@taylorbyrne.com.au

Web: www.taylorbyrne.com.au

Volunteer Marine Rescue

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR)

PO Box 1018, TI. Emergency, phone 000 or TI Police Station: 4069 1520 see advert on page 100

Water Blasters

Pressure Pumps NQ

140 Aumuller St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4041 0006 Mobile 0412 176 456 Fax 4041 1358 Email info@ppnq.com.au Web www.ppnq.com.au see advert on page 79

Water Taxis

McDonald Charter Boats

27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 52 Water Taxis continued on Next page

Water Taxis continued from page 99

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53

Wedding Hire

Events nq

Wedding Photography

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

RJ Bartlett Photography

PO Box 149, Bamaga Ph/Fax 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com

NPA Healing Centre, 54 Peter Street (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3811, Fax: 4083 0099 NPA Womens Shelter - Domestic Violence Help 24 hour Crisis Shelter, Lui St (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3020 or 4069 3010, Fax: 4069 3184 Nai-Beguta Agama Inc, New Mapoon Aboriginal Community, Via Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Women’s Shelter, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3281

Workwear

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

see advert on page 63

TOTALLY WORKWEAR

98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert front cover and page 101

Wrecking Yards

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares

272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

Youth Organisations / Services Waibeni Youth Association. PO Box 499, TI. Ph: 4069 2449

see advert on page 78

Weeds & Feral Animals Program Cape York Weeds & Feral Animals Progam, PO Box 3, Cooktown, 4895. Ph: 4069 5020, 4069 5030, Fax: 4069 6997, Email: cywafap@bigpond.com

Welding & Engineering Torres Strait Maintenance Service, PO Box 371, TI. Ph: 4090 2158, Fax: 4090 2159

Wholesale FOOD Suppliers

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

See advert on page 66

Womens Organisations / Shelters Lena Passi Women’s Shelter, PO Box 264, TI. Ph: 4069 1366. Fax: 4069 2534

Mura Kosker Sorority Inc.

PO Box 148, TI. Phone 4069 1663, 4069 1622 Fax 4069 1298 Email reception@murakosker.org.au see advert on page 38

NPA Family Resource Centre, Lot 10 Adidi St (PO Box 84), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3555. Fax: 4069 3548

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The Government Guide Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC), PO Box 200, Bamaga Ph: 4090 4100, Fax 4069 3264. Mayor: Bernard Charlie, CEO: Stuart Duncan Bamaga Community, Councillor: Eddie Newman Divisional Officer: Leandra Newman Injinoo Community, Councillor: Tony Mara, Divisional Officer: Enid Namok New Mapoon Community, Councillor: Trevor Lifu Divisional Officer: Naianga Nona Seisia Community, Councillor: Ben Gebadi, Divisional Officer: Linda Wapau Umagico Community, Councillor: Dennis Getawan Divisional Officer: Mary Yoelu

Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)

Street address: Lot 12 Francis Rd, Hammond Is. (PO Box 501), TI. Phone 4048 6200 Fax 4069 1868 Emergency only: 0409 571 811 Email info@tsirc.qld.gov.au Web www.tsirc.qld.gov.au Mayor: Fred Gela, CEO: John Scarce TSIRC Thursday Island office: Ground Floor, Torres Strait Haus, 46 Victoria Pde See advert on page 103

Torres Shire Council

Badu, Cr. Horace Baira, Ph: 4069 4214

Torres Shire Council (TSC)

68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island. Phone 4069 1336 Fax 4069 1845 Email admin@torres.qld.gov.au Mayor: Cr Napau Pedro Stephen, CEO: Dalassa Yorkston After Hours Emergency: Thursday Island 0429 691 330 or Horn Island 0429 691 338 See advert on this page

Council Works Depot, Ph: 4069 1306

Boigu, Cr. Dimas Toby, Ph: 4069 4093 Dauan, Cr. Joel Gaiden, Ph: 4069 4266 Erub (Darnley Is), Cr. Jimmy Gela, Ph: 4069 4001 Hammond Island, Cr. Mario Sabatino, Ph: 4069 1301 Iama, Cr. Getano Lui (Jnr), Ph: 4069 4195 Kubin, Moa, Cr. David Bosun, Ph: 4069 4295 Mabuiag, Cr. Keith Fell, Ph: 4069 4184 Masig (Yorke Is), Cr. Ted Nai, Ph: 4069 4128 Mer (Murray Is), Cr. Aven Noah, Ph: 4069 4231

Horn Island Airport, PO Box 171, TI. Ph: 4069 1314, Fax: 4069 1798, Mobile: 0429 691 314

Poruma (Coconut Is), Cr. Philemon Mosby, Ph: 4069 4277

Horn Island Quarry, PO Box 171, TI. Ph: 4090 2056, Fax: 4069 2744, Mobile: 0429 692 763

St Pauls, Moa, Cr. Toshie Kris , Ph: 4069 4124

Swimming Pool, Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4069 1192 (For pool and library times see the ads on middle pages of this directory)

Warraber, Cr. Ted Billy, Ph: 4069 4177

Saibai, Cr. Ron Enosa, Ph: 4069 4270 Ugar (Stephen Is), Cr. Jerry Stephen, Ph: 4069 4029

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State Government Clerk of the Court, Department of Justice and Attorney General. Corner of Douglas and Jardine Streets (PO Box 5),TI. Ph: 4069 1503, Fax: 4069 1438 Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Policy, Torres Strait Regional Office, Ground Floor, Torres Haus, Lot 1 - 46 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 94), TI. Ph: 4069 1243, Fax: 4069 1144, 4069 1781

Q-Build, Maintenance & Operations - (PO Box 397), Victoria Parade, TI., Ph: 4069 1127, 4069 1811, Fax: 4069 1778 Queensland Corrective Services, Probation & Parole. Level 1, 80-82 Douglas St (PO Box 1011), TI. Ph: 4090 2048, Fax: 4090 2061 Queensland Health Torres Sector, T.I Hospital, Victoria Prde, (PO Box 391), TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 1603

Department of Child Safety, Commonwealth Building, Hastings St (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Pearls Building, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 238), TI. Ph: 4069 1772, Fax: 4069 1385

Department of Education Torres Strait & Cape District Office, Education Queensland, Hargrave St (PO Box 117), TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734

Workplace Health and Safety, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 1959, Fax: 4069 2438, Mobile: 0407 011 654

Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 2420, Fax: 4069 2438 Department of Families, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr of Victoria Parade and Hastings Street, (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782 Department Of Housing - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Client Service Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 514), TI. Ph: 4069 2188, Fax: 4069 2154

Commonwealth Government Australian Customs Service, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 76), TI. Ph: 4083 1800, Fax 4069 1211 Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Centre, Po Box 547, T.I. Ph: 4069 1899, Fax: 4069 1744

Department of Main Roads, 1st floor Four Winds Building, Cnr. Blackall St. & Victoria Parade (PO Box 471), TI. Ph: 4069 1447 or 4069 1383, Fax: 4069 2145

AFMA, Level 2 Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 376), TI. Ph: 4069 1990, Fax: 4069 1277

Disability Services Queensland, 136 Douglas Street, Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2829, Fax: 4069 2830, Mobile: 0417 798 429

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

HOn. David Kempton, MP for Cook Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs 94 Byrnes St (PO Box 2251), Mareeba, 4880 Phone 4092 7608 Email COOK@parliament.qld.gov.au See advert on this page

Thursday Island Office – Shop 2 Col Jones Building, 82 Douglas St (PO Box 471), TI 4875 Phone 4090 3079 Fax 4069 2573 see advert on this page

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Australia Post, Douglas St, Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797

Police Department, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1520, Fax: 4069 1432

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Ground Floor, Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 24), TI. Ph: 4069 1185, Fax: 4069 1737

Police Department, Nawie Street, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 1377, Fax: 4069 2958

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), 1 Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3142, 4069 3149, Fax: 4069 3398

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Police Department, Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3156, Fax: 4069 3485

Torres Strait Island REGIONAL COUNCIL

THURSDAY ISLAND OFFICE “Empowering our People, in our decision, in our culture, for our future” Phone: (07) 4048 6200 PO Box 501, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875

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Centrelink, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St (PO Box 303), TI. Ph: 136 380, Fax: 4090 2037 Department of Defence, Army, Hocking Point, PO Box 384 T.I., General inquiries Ph: 4069 0500, Fax: 4069 0560, Mob: 0429 879 151 Department of Defence, Navy, Hocking Point, PO Box 337, TI, General Inquiries Ph : 4069 0510, Fax : 4069 0560, Mob: 0428 772 627. Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, (PO Box 393), TI. Ph: 4069 1323, Fax 4069 1801 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Torres Strait Treaty Liaison Office, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings Sts (PO Box 93), TI. Ph: 4069 1495, Fax: 4069 1881, Web: www.dfat.gov.au

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, Phone 4069 1292 (24 hours) Fax 4069 1884

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HON. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt & Chief Opposition Whip Thursday Island Office Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Island Qld 4875 Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm Telephone (07) 4069 1393 Fax (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Office Macdonnells Building, 102 Grafton Street, Cairns 4870 Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Telephone (07) 4051 2220 Fax (07) 4031 1592 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au Web: www.warrenentsch.com.au See advert on this page

Senator Jan McLucas, Labor Senator for Queensland, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Cairns Office Tel: 4031 6009 or 1300 301 959 (cost of a local call), Fax: (07) 4031 6167

Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Level 1, Torres Strait Haus, 46 Victoria Parade (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 0700 or Tollfree: 1800 079 093 Fax 4069 1879 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Torres Strait Regional Authority – Land and Sea Management Unit 56 Douglas St, (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 2957 Fax 4069 2967 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Torres Strait Regional Authority – Native Title Office 56 Douglas St (PO Box 261), TI. Phone 4069 2581, or 4069 2587 Fax 4069 2582 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship Torres Strait Office Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Pde & Hastings Street PO Box 299, Thursday Island, QLD 4875 Thursday Island Ofﬁce Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Island Qld 4875 Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm Telephone: (07) 4069 1393 • Fax: (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Ofﬁce Macdonnells Building, 102 Grafton Street, Cairns 4870 Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Telephone: (07) 4051 2220 • Fax: (07) 4031 1592 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au www.warrenentsch.com.au

Ph:

(07) 4069 1292 (24 hrs) Fax: (07) 4069 1884 www.immi.gov.au

Immigration Dob-In Line To report any unlawful non-citizens, illegal workers or people suspected of breaching conditions of their visa or the Torres Strait Treaty, please call/fax our free nation-wide dob-in line service on:

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A&R Removals

30-38 Joan St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4034 5656 Fax 4034 5655 Email infocairns@arremovals.com.au Web www.arremovals.com.au see advert on page 82

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd

25 Douglas St, (PO Box 81), TI Phone 4069 1091 Fax 4069 1678 Email: ThursdayIslandOffice@atsils.org.au Web: www.atsils.org.au

Absolute Cleaning, TI.

Phone 4069 1117, Contact: Mobile 0423 284 008 Domestic & Commercial Cleaning

AFMA, Level 2 Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 376), TI. Ph: 4069 1990, Fax: 4069 1277 HS Ah Boo Taxi Service, 135 Douglas St., TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2070 M & D M (Darren) Ah Boo, 94 Douglas St (PO Box 361), TI. Ph: 4069 1514, Fax: 4069 2042 Air BP, Horn Island Airport. Ph: Business Hours: 4069 2224, After Hours: 4069 2692 Fax: 4069 2225

AJ’s Car Rentals

30B Douglas St (PO Box 653), TI. Phone 4069 1534, Contact: Rita Gutchen Fax 40691 634 Email ajcars@live.com.au

Alau Supermarket, Mara Street, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3273, Fax: 4069 3108 Alison Sarah - Clothing Design, 2/3 Nawie St, Horn Is. (PO Box 592, TI) Mob: 0402 826 393

All Pest & Weed Control

199 Newell St, Cairns Phone 4054 2888 Fax 4054 2877 Email admin@allpestandweed.com.au Web www.allpestandweed.com.au

AllClass North

See advert on page 77

10 Comport St, Cairns. Phone 4050 7500 Fax 4041 6177 Email toni@allclass.com.au Sales, service and parts of Kubota Construction Equipment and Generators see advert on page 49

Allsigns Print & Design

149 Newell St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4054 7688 Fax 4054 7699 Email info@allsignscairns.com.au Web www.allsignscairns.com.au Signs, Printing, Design, Events, Workwear, Promo See advert on page 2

174-180 McCoombe St, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4054 9000 Fax 4054 9099 Email info@arnelfencing.com.au Web wwww.arnelfencing.com.au See advert on page 50

Australia Post, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 131 318, Fax: 4069 1797 Australia Post, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3126 Australian Customs Service, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 76), TI. Ph: 4083 1800, Fax 4069 1211 Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Centre, Po Box 547, T.I. Ph: 4069 1899, Fax: 4069 1744

Australian Helicopters, Horn Is. Phone Fax Email Web

4083 1700 4069 1989 hid@austheli.com www.austheli.com

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Thursday Island Office – Shop 2 Col Jones Building, 82 Douglas St (PO Box 471), TI 4875 Phone 4090 3079 Fax 4069 2573 see advert on page 103

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Ground Floor, Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 24), TI. Ph: 4069 1185, Fax: 4069 1737 Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), 1 Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3142, 4069 3149, Fax: 4069 3398 Australian Reef Pilots Pty. Ltd., John Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1570, Fax: 4069 1812

Autobarn

Cnr McCoombe & McCormack Sts, Cairns, Q 4870 - Open 7 days Phone 4054 1633 Email sales1@cairns.autobarn.com.au see advert on page 22

Babinda Electrics

PO Box 596 TI. Phone 4069 1515 Fax 4069 1661 Email reception@babinda-electrics.com.au Web www.babinda-electrics.com.au see advert on page 44

B&B Electrical, PO Box 69, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3435 Badu Island Council Workshop, Tamwoy Street, Badu Island. Ph: 4069 4657, Fax: 4069 4052

Badu Island Foundation Ltd

Rm 6, 199 Nona St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4778 Fax 4069 4530 Email ceo@baduif.com.au See advert on page 83

Badu Hotel

Cnr Chapman & Ahmat Sts, (PO Box 198), Badu Is. Phone 4069 4753 Fax 4069 4753 Email hotel@baduif.com.au see advert on page 83

Badu Supermarket Island & Cape, Mairu Street, Badu. Ph: 4069 4847, Fax: 4090 0444 Bamaga & District Taxi Service, Sagaukaz St (PO Box 28), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3333, Fax: 4069 3143

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Bamaga Bakehaus, 222 Adidi St., Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3106, Fax: 4083 0015 Bamaga Dreamtime, Adidi St, (PO Box 94), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3222, Fax: 4969 3232 Bamaga Health & Beauty, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Bamaga Historical/Tourist Information Centre, Lui St (PO Box 30), Bamaga Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 3777 Bamaga Island Council Nursery, Adidi St, Bamaga Ph: 4069 3299 or 4069 3461, Fax: 4069 3976 Bamaga News, Adidi St, Bamaga. Ph: 4083 0224, Fax: 4083 0234 Bamaga Resort, Cnr Lui & Addidi Sts, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3328 Bamaga Service Station, Ph: 4069 3275 Bari Dhabu Fisheries Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: terrence@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag Island Fishers Group representing traditional and commercial community fishers

Barrier Air Services

PO Box 41, Horn Island. Phone 4069 2777 Fax 4069 2255 Web www.barrieraviation.com Email ti@barrieraviation.com see advert on page 16

Battery World

297 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns. Phone 4051 6677 Fax 4051 6577 Email cairns@batteryworld.com.au Web www.batteryworld.com.au Batteries for everything see advert on page 24

Bernie’s Kai Kai, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2090 Besai Aluminium & Glass Service, 44 Main St., Mabuiag Island. C/- Mabuiag Island Council Office. Ph/Fax: 4069 4481.

BLT - TI Business & Leisure Travel,

Douglas St, TI. TI Office 4090 2000 Cairns Office 1300 76 86 96 Web www.BLT.com.au Fully licensed travel agency. Qantaslink and West Wing booking agent. see advert on page 98

Bobby’s Snack Bar & Aquarium, 86 Douglas St (PO Box 948), TI. Ph: 4069 1186

Bobcat & Doosan Construction Equipment

Sales (New & Used), Parts, Service & Finance Clark Equipment Sales Pty Ltd 21 Atticus St, Woree (Cairns) Phone 4042 7500 Fax 4054 4171 Email cairns@clarkequipment.com Web www.clarkequipment.com see advert on page 39

Boreen Electrics, Badu Island. Mobile: 0427 883 330. Contact Andy Allen.

Brazier Motti

Rowena Buchanan, Long Beach, POW. Island. Ph: 4069 2725 B. S. Butcher, PO Box 224, TI. Ph: 4069 1006, Fax: 4069 1882

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Cairns Cleaning Supplies

Unit 1 / 14-16 Tingira St, Portsmith (Cairns) Phone 4035 2345 Fax 4035 2666 Mobile 0403 060 414 Email tom@cleaningsupplies.com.au Web www.cleaningsupplies.com.au See advert on page 35

Cairns Containers

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0611 Fax 4058 0622 Email enquiries@cairnscontainers.com.au Web www.cairnscontainers.com.au All size, all types, transport anywhere see advert on page 41

CAIRNS MONUMENTAL

163 Anderson St, Manunda, Cairns. PO Box 851, Edgehill. Phone 4032 5503 Fax 4032 5507 Email andybrench@cairnsmonumental.com.au Web www.cairnsmonumental.com.au see advert on page 71

Cairns Five Star Collection Accommodation

Cairns Voice and Data

Unit 3 / 200 Scott, St, Cairns Phone 4031 2181 Fax 4051 6151 Email sales@cvdata.com.au Web www.cvdata.com.au Your Total I.T. & Telecommunications solution see advert on page 123

Canon Boggo Pilot Hostel, 145-147 Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3246, Fax: 4090 3248

Cape Air Transport (CAT), Horn Island Phone Fax Local call Email

4090 3661 4090 3662 1300 136 811 cathorn@cape-air-transport.com

see advert on page 19

Cape York Accounting westcourt

Cape York Helicopters

Cape York Ice & Tackle

PO Box 87, Bamaga Phone 4069 3695 Fax 4069 3765 Email fishingin@bigpond.com Web www.capeyorkiceandtackle.com.au Web www.capeyorkhireboats.com.au

Dave’s Boat Yard (Parsun Outboards) 477 Greenbank Road, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 1335 Mobile 0409 563 774 Fax 4058 1335 Email davesboatyard@gmail.com Web www.davesboatyard.com

see advert on page 55

see advert on page 25

Cape York Plumbing Co., Lot 35 Tradesmans Way, Seisia. PO Box 42, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3060. Cape York Rod & Rifle Safaris, Seisia Resort, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3467

Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Policy, Torres Strait Regional Office, Ground Floor, Torres Haus, Lot 1 - 46 Victoria Parade, (PO Box 94), TI. Ph: 4069 1243, Fax: 4069 1144, 4069 1781

Cape York Spares and Repairs, Opposite Bamaga BP. Ph: 4069 3803, Fax: 4069 3667

Department of Child Safety, Commonwealth Building, Hastings St (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782

Cape York Traders, 201 Airport Rd (PO Box 30), Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4083 0446.

Department of Defence, Army, Hocking Point, PO Box 384 T.I., General inquiries Ph: 4069 0500, Fax: 4069 0560, Mob: 0429 879 151

Cape York Weeds & Feral Animals Progam, PO Box 3, Cooktown, 4895. Ph: 4069 5020, 4069 5030, Fax: 4069 6997, Email: cywafap@bigpond.com

Carpentaria Contracting

Torres Division 81 Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 370), TI. Phone 4030 9999 Fax 4069 7074 After Hours 0427 903 177 Email reception@carpentariacontracting.com see advert on page 14

Carpentaria Seafaris, Seisia, (PO Box 50, Bamaga). Ph: 4069 3254, Bookings Ph: 4091 6688 Centrelink, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St (PO Box 303), TI. Ph: 136 380, Fax: 4090 2037 Child Care Centre, Jacob Street, Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3475

Department of Defence, Navy, Hocking Point, PO Box 337, TI, General Inquiries Ph : 4069 0510, Fax : 4069 0560, Mob: 0428 772 627. Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, (PO Box 393), TI. Ph: 4069 1323, Fax 4069 1801 Department of Education Torres Strait & Cape District Office, Education Queensland, Hargrave St (PO Box 117), TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734 Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 2420, Fax: 4069 2438 Department of Families, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr of Victoria Parade and Hastings Street, (PO Box 740), TI. Ph: 4090 3665, Fax: 4090 3782 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Torres Strait Treaty Liaison Office, Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings Sts (PO Box 93), TI. Ph: 4069 1495, Fax: 4069 1881, Web: www.dfat.gov.au

CHURCH CONTACTS - see page 35

Department Of Housing - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Client Service Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 514), TI. Ph: 4069 2188, Fax: 4069 2154

Clerk of the Court, Department of Justice and Attorney General. Corner of Douglas and Jardine Streets (PO Box 5),TI. Ph: 4069 1503, Fax: 4069 1438

Department of Main Roads, 1st floor Four Winds Building, Cnr. Blackall St. & Victoria Parade (PO Box 471), TI. Ph: 4069 1447 or 4069 1383, Fax: 4069 2145

Col Jones Newsagency & Homemakers Store

DFK Kidsons – LEADING ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISERS

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia Post Office, Douglas Street (opposite N.A.B.), TI. Ph: 4069 1547

see advert on page 47

Coral Sea Concrete

PO Box 360, TI. Phone 4069 1278 Fax 4069 1528 Mobile 0428 292 362 Email sunacco@bigpond.net.au Concrete, sand, tipper hire, backhoe/bobcat hire see advert on page 38

Level 1, 345 Sheridan St Cairns, North Cairns PO Box 548 North Cairns. Phone 4031 1390 Fax 4031 1490 Mobile 0407 033 985, Contact: Brian Woods Email brianwoods@dfkkidsons.com.au Web www.dfkkidsons.com.au The benchmark for quality accounting. Call us today to make a change.

Disability Services Queensland, 136 Douglas Street, Court House Building, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2829, Fax: 4069 2830, Mobile: 0417 798 429

Diversworld (formerly Airsure)

DOKTA MUZITEK - Russell Barkus 78 Hargrave Street, (PO Box 643), TI. Mobile 0427 692 800 Fax 4069 2801 Email russellbarkus@bigpond.com.au

see advert on page 93

D Dar-Lyn Consultancy Service, 64 Chester St., (PO Box 805), TI. Ph: 4090 3300 Mobile: 0427 691 255 Dauan Convenience Store, Dauan Island. Ph: 4090 0708, Fax: 4090 0728 Dauan Island Ferry Service, Serving Dauan and Saibai, Via TI. Ph: 4069 4266, Fax: 4069 4257 Dauan Workshop, Dauan Is. Ph: 4069 4213 Fax: 4069 4213

Elikiam Holiday Park

1 Miskin Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 6

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HON. Warren Entsch MP

Federal Member for Leichhardt & Chief Opposition Whip Thursday Island Office Cnr Douglas & Blackall Sts, Thursday Island Qld 4875 Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm Telephone (07) 4069 1393 Fax (07) 4069 1822 Cairns Office Macdonnells Building, 102 Grafton Street, Cairns 4870 Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Telephone (07) 4051 2220 Fax (07) 4031 1592 Email: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au Web: www.warrenentsch.com.au See advert on page 104

Ergon Energy

T.I. Power Station, Aplin Rd, T.I. Life-threatening Emergencies 000 or 131 670 Customer Service Centre 131 046 24 HOUR FAULTS 13 22 96 Fax 4069 2266 Web www.ergon.com.au

Ergon Energy - PowerSavvy

Events nq

Exxon Mobil - Torres Strait Refuelling Service, Horn Island, Airport. Ph: 4069 1319, Fax: 4069 2646, A/H: 4069 1334

Eyedentity

Main clinic: Shop 63 Stockland Shopping Centre, Mulgrave Road, Earlville. Phone 4033 7575 Fax 4033 7576 Email eyedentityoptometrists@bigpond.com see advert on page 76

F Family Support Program (Mental Health) Torres Strait PHCC, Ph: 4069 0400

Federal Car & Ute Hire

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern cars and utes for hire see advert on page 10

The Federal Hotel

Victoria Parade (PO Box 91), TI. Phone 4069 1569 or 4069 2500 Fax 4069 1407 Email info@federalhotelti.com.au Modern, business-friendly units see advert on page 10

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The Fence Shop

Lot 5, Southgate Cl, Woree Qld, 4868 PO Box 383, Bungalow Phone 4054 5500 Fax 4054 5522 Email fenceshop@bigpond.com See advert on page 50

Fernandez Music

43 Sheridan St, Cairns Phone 4051 8519 Fax 4051 2979 Web www.fernandezmusic.com.au The big name in music. see advert on page 74

The Fotoman - Fine Portraits & Framing Mobiles 0408 698 594, or 0407 219 853 Contact John S. Steciuk Email serg1950@yahoo.com.au On location portraits and weddings

4Mw 1260 AM - Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc. Inc.

Gaffney Haus, 69 Douglas Street, (PO Box 385) TI. Phone 4069 1524 / 4084 0660 Studio Line 4069 1886 Fax 4069 1844 Sales Ext. 6 Email marketing@tsima4mw.org.au Web 4mw.org.au

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI (PO Box 261) Phone 4069 0888 Fax 4090 2145 Email info@gabtitui.com.au Web www.gabtitui.com.au see advert on page 58

Gadin Ninja

Phone 4069 1965, Contact Tony Titasey Mobile 0427 691 965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au Grass cutting, tree lopping, yard maintenance see advert on page 62

Gary Wright’s Wilderness Safaris, Lot 25 Tumema St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3400, Fax: 4069 3155

Gateway Torres Strait Resort

24 Outie Street, (PO Box 6), Horn Island. Phone 4069 2222 Fax 4069 2211 Web www.torresstrait.com.au Email info@torresstrait.com.au see advert on page 6

GODFREY CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 947, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875. Mobile 0409 789 370 Fax 4069 2007 Email goffati@bigpond.com see advert on page 27

Goemulgau Kwod Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Cygnet Repu. Ph: 4069 4580, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: sophie@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Group for promotion of Mabuiag cultural heritage, including language, research and history. Goemulgaw TSI Corporation, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Mr Terrence Whap. Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111. Email: sophie@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag Island Native Title Body

Gori Marble & Granite

18 Ishmael Rd, Earlville, Cairns. Phone 4054 4595 Fax 4054 6631 Email gori@optusnet.com.au Web www.gorimarbleandgranite.com.au see advert on page 72

Grand Hotel Motel, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 77), TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327

GRANTS TRANSPORTABLE BUILDINGS Chris and Jody Grant 519 Emerald Rd, Mareeba, Q 4880 Phone 4092 2712 Mobile 0428 449 934 Email grantbuild@bigpond.com Web www.grantbuild.com

see advert on page 30

Great Wall, Motoco Cairns 199 Lyons St, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au

See advert on page 32

Greater Northern Removals & Storage 10 Hollingsworth St, Portsmith. Phone 4035 5500 Fax 4035 5099 Web www.gnremovals.com.au Email sales@gnremovals.com.au

see advert on page 81 Green Horizons Store, Douglas Street, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2616

Haden

7 John Street, TI. Phone 4090 3864 Fax 4090 2071 Web www.haden.com.au Refrigeration and Air Conditioning see advert on page 15

Hammond Island Ferry

Horn Island Supermarket, 2-6 Airport Road, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2448, Fax: 4069 2298

Horn Island Tours / Torres Strait Heritage Museum (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com

see advert on page 93

IBIS catering & functions services

Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Email supermarket@ibis-ti.org see advert on page 33

IBIS BAKERY

Main Store, Douglas St, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612 Serving sandwiches, cakes, salads and pies.

IBIS Supermarket Douglas Street, TI. Phone 4212 1600 Fax 4212 1612

For all IBIS contacts see advert on page 89

iCOOL AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Contact Walter Lauenstein Mobile 0437 331 070 Email icoolcairns@gmail.com

see advert on page 15

ILAN CAFE at Gab Titui Cultural Centre Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Pde, TI Phone 4069 2990 Fax 07 4069 2995 Email admin@islandcafe.com.au

see advert on page 58

PO Box 62, Thursday Island, Qld, 4875 Mobile 0419 028 068 Fax 07 4090 3322 Email hammondislandferry@bigpond.com see advert on page 51

H&R Block tax accountants

For all Health contacts see page 63 Heli Charters Australia, Horn Island Airport, Ph: 4034 9000, Fax: 4034 9001 Home and Community Care (HACC), 101 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4090 3885, Fax: 4090 3886

HOOKER BOATS

31 Muir St, Bungalow Phone 4041 7171 Fax 4041 7172 Email info@hookerboats.com Web www.hookerboats.com Home Safe Every Time! see advert on page 25

Horn Island Aboriginal Corporation, Chairman Mr Jefferey Bosuen PO Box 10, Horn Island. Ph: 4090 2111, Fax: 4090 2100

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Commonwealth Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings St, Phone 4069 1292 (24 hours) Fax 4069 1884

see advert on page 104

Independent Aviation Pty Ltd

“The Air Charter Professionals” Phone 1300 307 747 Email flights@independentaviation.com.au Web www.independentaviation.com.au See advert on page 2

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments 71 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4041 2350 Fax 4041 2420 Email enquiries@inncairns.com.au Web www.inncairns.com.au

Ireland’s

Authorised Motor Dealer 227 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Phone 4052 3666 Phone 1300 855 573 Email sales@irelands.com.au Web www.irelands.com.au see advert on page 31

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Island Air & Ice

PO Box 179, Thursday Island, 4875 Mobile Luke 0427 796 925 Email luke.islandair@hotmail.com

see advert on page 15 Island Breeze Restaurant & Kiosk, 6 Koraba Rd, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307 Island Rooster, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554

ITEC EMPLOYMENT

102 Douglas St, TI Phone 4090 3311 Fax 4090 3511 Cairns Head Office, 84-88 Cook St Portsmith Po Box 6795, Cairns Phone 4033 3485 Fax 4033 3486

Kigu Dancers Association, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Terrence Whap. Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111, Email: terrence@mabuiag.qld.gov.au Description: Mabuiag dance group (traditional) Kleenwacks Cleaning & Gardening Services, 5 Summer St (PO Box 209), TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 2757

Koori Mail

PO Box 117, Lismore, 2480. Phone 02 66 222 666 Fax 02 66 222 600 Email editor@koorimail.com

KWIK BUILT

98 Anderson Street, Cairns Phone 4032 5862 Mobile Tony 0412 401 787 Email tony@kwikbuilt.com.au Web www.kwikbuilt.com.au see advert on page 29

see advert on page 47

JAmes Cook University, TI Campus

Jamie’s Gardening and Maintenance Service, (PO Box 912), TI. Ph: 0447 778 362

Jardine Motel

Normanby Street, (PO Box 414), TI. Phone 4069 1555 Fax 4069 1470 VHF S/B channel 77 & 16 Free call 1800 650 447 Email jardinemotel@bigpond.com see advert on page 8

see advert on page 8 Jardine River Ferry, Injinoo Community, Injinoo. Ph/Fax: 4069 1369

Lagaw Asmer Communications Inc., 69 Douglas Street, TI. Ph: 4069 1524, Fax: 4069 1844

JOEY LAIFOO, ARTIST/PRINT MAKER Mobile Fax Email Web

0431 447 261 07 4036 3247 contact@joeylaifoo.com.au www.joeylaifoo.com.au

Ron Laifoo, 75 Douglas St, (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2900. Fax: 4069 2118. Le’s Takeaway Meals & Restaurant, Douglas St, (PO Box 23), TI. Ph: 4069 2733, Fax: 4069 1926

Leigh Milbourne Construction & Carpentry Maintenance

(QBSA: 1153908) Phone 4069 1174 Fax 4090 3685 Mobile 0428 180 037 Email leighmilbourne@bigpond.com All commercial and residential maintenance see advert on page 28

Lena Passi Women’s Shelter, PO Box 264, TI. Ph: 4069 1366. Fax: 4069 2534

Liberty Seekee - Photographer 1 Miskin Street (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Mobile 0429 903 333 Fax 4090 3366 Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitheritage.com

John Charlton’s Cape York Adventures, Ph/Fax: 4069 3302

Lifelink Communications & Electronics (LLC), PO Box 443, TI. Phone: 4069 2321, Fax: 4069 2432

Jumula Dubbins Hostel, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2122

Lifespan Financial Planning

K K & M Plumbing & Gasfitting, PO Box 254, TI. Ph: 4069 2919, Fax: 4069 1145. Kaiwalgal Rugby League, PO Box 44, TI. Ph: 4069 2989 or 4083 1014.

Kazu Pearl

Friday Island, (PO Box 182, TI). Phone 4069 1268 Fax 4069 1912 Email kazupearl@bigpond.com

HOn. David Kempton, MP for Cook

Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs 94 Byrnes St (PO Box 2251), Mareeba, 4880 Phone 4092 7608 Email COOK@parliament.qld.gov.au See advert on page 103

Kenny Bedford - Free Lance Photographer, Erub Island, Via TI, Ph: 4090 0064, Fax: 4069 4068, Email: kennybedford@hotmail.com

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205 Bunda St, Cairns. PO Box 874, Bungalow. Phone 4031 2561, Contact: Duncan Walker Mobile 0411 235 596 Email duncan@mjbfinancial.com.au Web mjbfinancial.com.au see advert on page 54

Limberlost

113 Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater (Cairns) Phone 4055 1262 Fax 4055 1042 Email cairns@limberlost.com.au Web www.limberlost.com.au see advert on page 76

Lotsa Printing

10 Teamsters Cl Pt Dglas, Qld, 4877 Phone 4099 3366 Fax 4099 3161 Email port@lotsa.com.au Web www.lotsa.com.au See advert on page 79

see advert on page 11

M M & M Mini Mart, Hammond Island, (PO Box 191, TI.) Ph: 4090 3344, Fax: 4090 3322 Mabuigiu Kwaya, Mabuiag Island. Contact: Miss Sophie Luffman. Ph: 4069 4580. Email: sophie@mabuiag.qld.gov.au. Mabuiag Choir Group (Inter-Denominational), performing traditional language hymn and contemporary Torres Strait Gospel Malu Paru Restaurant, Grand Hotel Motel, 6 Victoria Pde, TI. Ph: 4069 1557, Fax: 4069 1327

MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters) Mobile: 0429 631 844, Contact: Vince Phone 4069 2746 Email alice.vince@bigpond.com

see advert on page 24 Masig Convenience Store, Yorke Island. Ph: 4090 0990, Fax: 4090 0511

Matt Birney Builders

QBSA: 1164394 Phone 4069 1011 – TI Office Phone 4053 1905 – Cairns Mobile 0428 895 516 Fax 4032 2238

Max Stock’s Wholesale Food Service 347 Little Spence St, Bungalow, Cairns Phone 4035 3911 Fax 4035 3913 Email admin@maxstocks.com.au

See advert on page 66

Maza’s Signs, Maza Kelly Mobile

0458 173 070

McDonald Charter Boats

27 Douglas St, (PO Box 764) TI. Phone 1300 664 875, AH mob: 0428 180 361 Fax 4090 3628 Web www.tiferry.com.au Email info@tiferry.com.au see advert on page 52

Mercure Cairns Harbourside

209-217 The Esplanade Cairns Phone 4051 8999 Fax 4051 0317 Email reservations@mercure-harbourside.com.au Ask for: ‘Friends of the Torres Strait Special’ See advert on page 11

Motoco Group Cairns

303 - 307 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns Phone: 4046 6333 Web: www.motoco.com.au See advert on page 32

Mura Kaimel Playgroup, Ph: 4069 2306.

Mura Kosker Sorority Inc.

PO Box 148, TI. Phone 4069 1663, 4069 1622 Fax 4069 1298 Email reception@murakosker.org.au see advert on page 38

Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation, PO Box 198, Badu Island. Contact: Mr Peo Ahmat, Chair. Mob: 0457 195 115, Ph: (07) 4069 4778. Email: ceo@baduif.com.au Mura Workshop, T.I. Ph/Fax: 4069 2736 Museum, Torres Strait Historical Society, Green Hill Fort, TI. Ph: 4069 1551. Open by appointment only. Des Murfet, 16 Millman St, TI. Ph: 4069 1328, Fax: 4069 2623

N Nai-Beguta Agama Inc, New Mapoon Aboriginal Community, Via Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Aisa Namok - Dressmaker, 302 Lawrence Rd, Yorke Island. Mob: 0447 763 588, Email: aisanamok@yahoo.com.au

National Australia Bank

54 Douglas St. (corner Hastings St.), TI. Phone 132 265, New Loans: 131 312 Fax 4069 1651 Web www.national.com.au see advert on page 24

National Indigenous Times Phone Email

1300 786 611 enquiries@nit.com.au

New Mapoon Child Care Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3074, Fax: 4069 3191

New Mapoon General Store & Takeaway

49 Langie-Draha St, New Mapoon, (PO Box 85), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3013 Fax 4069 3894 see advert on page 61

New Mapoon Youth Centre, Bond Street, New Mapoon Community, Via Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3408, Fax: 4069 3191 Ngalpun Ngulaigau Lag, TSIRC Council Office, Mabuiag Island.Ph: 4069 4184, Fax: 4069 4111. Contact: Miss Annie Min.Email: ikc@mabuiag.qld.gov.au. Description: Indigenous knowledge centre and library and country lending service.

Northern Blue Charters

Moa Investment Co-op, Stephen Island. Ph: 4069 4130

Mona’s Bazaar

78 Douglas St (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 4069 1860 Fax 4069 2804 Large range of Tropical island clothes and souvenirs see advert on page 37

Mosby Enterprises Pty. Ltd., Yorke Island. Ph: 4069 4077

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) PO Box 200, Bamaga, 4876 Phone 4090 4100 Fax 4069 3264 Mayor Bernard Charlie CEO Stuart Duncan

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Northern Xposure, PO Box 831, TI. Band information and bookings details can be found by visiting www.northernxposure.net

NPA Electrics

Lot 21 Tumena Street, Seisia. Phone 4045 5518, Contact: Daryl Goodings Fax 4045 6764 Servicing NPA and Torres Strait

NPA Family Resource Centre, Lot 10 Adidi St (PO Box 84), Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3555. Fax: 4069 3548

Peddells Thursday Island Tours Engineers Wharf, (PO Box 65), TI. Phone 4069 1551 Fax 4069 1365 Email info@peddellsferry.com.au Web www.peddellsferry.com.au Passenger ferry, charters & tours

see advert on page 52

NPA Healing Centre, 54 Peter Street (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3811, Fax: 4083 0099 NPA Party Hire, PO Box 195, Bamaga. Mob: 0419 863 015 NPA Womens Shelter - Domestic Violence Help 24 hour Crisis Shelter, Lui St (PO Box 84), Ph: 4069 3020 or 4069 3010, Fax: 4069 3184

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares

272 Hartley St Cairns Phone 4030 8400 Fax 4035 2832 Email sales@nqcrash.com.au Web site www.nqcrash.com.au See advert on page 23

NQCCS Pest Control

nuleaf

279 Spence St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4035 2670 Fax 4035 2698 Email sales@nuleaf.com.au see advert on page 68

NURUPAI AIRPORT Kiosk, Horn Island Airport (PO Box 808), Horn Island. Ph/Fax: 4069 2552 Nurapai Kazil Centre, Nawie St, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 2344

one steel metal centre

Cnr Buchan & Kenny Streets, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 07 4035 4677 Fax 07 4035 4438 Email cairnssales@onesteel.com Web www.onesteel.com see advert on page 88

Pearl Island Seafoods

11 Douglas St, (PO Box 764), TI. Phone 4069 2135 Contact Jerome Kalwij Fax 4069 2136 Seafood buyer, wholesaler and retailer of seafood, specialising in crayfish

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Pearson Taxi, B & S Pearson Taxi Service, TI. Ph: 4090 3600

Peter’s Mowers, Chainsaws & All Terrain Vehicles

157 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4051 0022 Fax 4051 2173 Email sales@petersmowers.com.au Web www.petersmowers.com.au See advert on page 59

PLASTA MASTA

176 – 178 Aumuller St Bungalow, Cairns Q 4870 Phone 4031 1277 or 1300 724 505 Fax 4031 1230 Web www.plastamasta.net.au see advert on page 29

Police Department, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1520, Fax: 4069 1432 Police Department, Nawie Street, Horn Island. Ph: 4069 1377, Fax: 4069 2958 Police Department, Lui Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3156, Fax: 4069 3485

Port Kennedy Association Inc.

P.K.A. Hall, 64-66 Douglas St., (PO Box 114), TI. Phone 4069 2306 Fax 4069 1977 see advert on page 78

Ports North, Main Wharf, (PO Box 570), TI. VHF Ch. 16 Phone: 4069 1405, Fax: 4069 1768, Mobile: 0427 593 915 Poruma Island Resort, Poruma (Coconut Island). Ph: 4090 0170, Fax: 4069 4280

Precruitment

Level 15, Cairns Corp. Tower, 15 Lake St, Cairns Phone 4034 5000 Fax 4034 5050 Email rebecca@precruitment.com.au Web www.precruitment.com.au see advert on page 46

Pressure Pumps NQ

140 Aumuller St, Bungalow (Cairns) Phone 4041 0006 Mobile 0412 176 456 Fax 4041 1358 Email info@ppnq.com.au Web www.ppnq.com.au see advert on page 79

Punsand Bay Camping Resort, On-The-Esplanade, Punsand Bay, (PO Box 78 Bamaga). Ph: 4069 1722, Mob: 0427 453 452, Fax: 4069 1403

QantasLink

Phone bookings via Torres Strait booking agent: TI Business & Leisure Travel Phone 4090 2000 Web bookings www.qantas.com 28 flights per week between Horn Island and Cairns see advert on page 17

Q-Build, Maintenance & Operations - (PO Box 397), Victoria Parade, TI., Ph: 4069 1127, 4069 1811, Fax: 4069 1778

QMAC Machinery Pty Ltd

PO Box 4987 Cairns Phone – Parts 4044 4410 Phone – Sales 4044 4440 Phone – Service 4044 4420 Case & Kubota Agricultural, Construction & Lawn Care Equipment See advert on page 70

Queensland Ambulance Service TI PO Box 103, Thursday Island Phone 4069 2926 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000

Queensland Ambulance Service Bamaga

9 Saguakaz St, Bamaga Phone 4083 0337 (non-emergency only) EMERGENCIES 000

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Pearls Building, Victoria Parade, (PO Box 238), TI. Ph: 4069 1772, Fax: 4069 1385

Queensland Country Credit Union

Queensland Corrective Services, Probation & Parole. Level 1, 80-82 Douglas St (PO Box 1011), TI. Ph: 4090 2048, Fax: 4090 2061 Queensland Country Womens Assoc., Loban Road, TI. Ph: 4090 3179 Queensland Health Torres Sector, T.I Hospital, Victoria Prde, (PO Box 391), TI. Ph: 4069 0200, Fax: 4069 1603

Remote Performance Management Phone 4033 5012, Contact: Rachel Saltmarshe Fax 4033 5000 Mobile 0429 429 109 Email rsaltmarshe@rpmservices.com.au Small business start up / development / financial management services, specialising in TSI non profit organisations

Remote Tax PO Box 23, Kuranda. Phone 4093 8666 Fax 4093 8794 Email returns@remotetax.com.au Web www.remotetax.com.au Tax returns by email, post or fax. see advert on page 14 Resort Bamaga Cape York, Cnr. Lui & Adidi Streets, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3050, Fax: 4069 3653

Retravision Thursday Island Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Web www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 43 Returned & Services League (RSL), Sub-Branch, TI. PO Box 475, TI. Club President: Ph: 4069 2449 (After Hours), Club Secretary: Ph: 4069 1976 Reubens Snack Bar/Newsagent, 6 Adidi Street, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3492

RJ Bartlett Photography

PO Box 149, Bamaga Ph/Fax 4083 0348 Mobile 0408 750 117 Email arjay0805@yahoo.com.au Web rjbartlett.zenfolio.com

see advert on page 78

Ranbuild Sheds - LM Engineering

PO Box 1343, Mareeba Phone 4092 5442 Fax 4092 7610 Email dave@lmengineering.com.au Web www.ranbuild.com.au

See advert on page 86 R. & R. Motors, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2900 or 4069 2101 (Workshop), Fax: 4069 2118 R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Opposite Post Office. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434 Rainbow Motel, 57 Douglas St., TI. Ph: 4069 2288, Fax: 4069 2554

Rebel Marine / Torres Strait Tours Hocking Point, (PO Box 316), TI. VHF: Ch 16. Phone 4069 1586 Fax 4069 1408 Email info@rebeltours.com.au Web www.rebeltours.com.au

see advert on page 53 Reef Aircraft Engineering, Airport Road, (PO Box 9), Horn Island. Ph: 4090 3700

Remote Area Civil Earthmoving Ph/Fax 4034 2403 Mobile 0419 751 619 Contact Craig Bethune Email craigbethune@bigpond.com Excavators from 20-25 tonnes

see advert on page 42

Rob Roy Earthmoving PO Box 511, Weipa, Qld 4874 Phone: 4069 9309 Fax: 4069 9666 Email: robroyearth@bigpond.com Earthworks, road construction, bitumen sealing see advert on page 39

Rob’s Earthmoving Lot 231 Poi Poi St, (PO Box 115) Bamaga Mobile 0428 693 464 Ph / Fax 07 4069 3743 Email rembamaga@hotmail.com Excavators, trucks, mini-excavators and backhoes see advert on page 42 Robert Clarke Builders, PO Box 419, TI. Ph: 4069 2220, Fax: 4069 2254 Roko Pearls, Roko Island via Bamaga. PO Box 700, TI. Ph: 4069 1769, Fax: 4069 1924

Rosie Ware Designs

Royal Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4090 3623 (bottleshop)

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RPS

Sariascape Retaining Walls & Paving PO Box 117 Yorkeys Knob, Qld, 4878 Phone 0417 797 554 Fax 4055 8325 Email sariascape@bigpond.com

See advert on page 69

S&L Couriers

Shopping services for business or private customers. Phone: 0437 377 396 Email: s.lcouriers@southernphone.com.au Daily deliveries to all transport & shipping companies. see advert on page 40

SCOTT SARON PLUMBING GASFITTING ROOFING PO Box 557, Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Mobile 0413 883 756

For all School contacts see page 84 Sea Swift

See Hop Trading

48 Douglas Street, (PO Box 286) TI. Phone 4069 1526 Fax 4069 1863 Email seehoppurchase@bigpond.com General Store, Bakery and Fuel see advert on page 61

Seisia BP, 1 Korba St, Seisia. Ph/Fax: 4069 3897 Seisia Car Hire, PO Box 15, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3368, Fax: 4069 3067 Seisia Holiday Park, 6 Koraba Rd (PO Box 81), Bamaga, Ph: 4069 3243, Fax: 4069 3307 Seisia Meat Processing Plant, Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4083 0201, Fax: 4083 0210 Seisia Party Hire, C/- PO Bamaga. Ph/Fax: 4069 3813 Seisia Supermarket, Tumena St, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3218

Shane Tibbs & Associates

206 Buchan St, (PO Box 2416), Cairns Phone 4052 1950 Fax 4052 1992 Email reception@stafinancial.com.au Web www.stafinancial.com.au Authorised Rep. for Suncorp Financial Services see advert on page 67

Shiba’s Kiosk, Douglas St (Hospital Kiosk), TI. Ph: 4069 2102

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Silentworld Shipping and Logistics

Silva Seekee, (BSA 1035 253) Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Ph: 4069 1173, Fax: 4069 1434 Silverleaf Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655

Skill360 Australia

PO Box 68W, Westcourt. Phone 1300 933 358 or 4046 4000 Fax 4031 1239 Email www.skill360.com.au Info info@skill360.com.au Apprenticeship training, accessing Gov’t incentives

Skytrans

see advert on page 21

Phone 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 759 872) Fax 4040 6799 Email info@skytrans.com.au Web www.skytrans.com.au Skytrans takes you where no other airline can see advert on page 18

Soewell Program (Mental Health) NPA Bamaga PHCC, Ph: 4069 3200, After Hours: Women’s Shelter - 4069 3020

Solwata (Col Jones)

Douglas Street, (PO Box 595), TI. Phone 1800 69 1118 or 4069 1118 Fax 4069 1613 Email www.ColJones.com.au see advert on page 75

Sports Stadium, Loban Road, TI. Phone: 4069 1192.

Sportscene Super Warehouse

– Your Discount Sporting Warehouse 318 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone 4031 1333 Email sales@sportscenecairns.com.au See advert on page 88

Star of the Sea, Waiben Esplanade, TI. Ph: 4069 2585, Fax: 4069 2642

Straits Hire

Koraba Rd, Seisia Main Ph: 0437 007 821 Alt Ph: 0428 711 858 Fax 4061 9164 Email straitshire@bigpond.com Serving NPA & Torres Strait for long or short hire see advert on page 48

Strait Taxis, PO Box 146, TI. Ph: 4069 2655, Fax: 4069 1965 Straits Pistol Club, Waiben Esplanade (PO Box 637) TI. Secretary Jeniene Butcher Ph: 0427 558 601 or 0427 558 601. Email - straitspistol@bigpond.com

Supply & Resources Pty Ltd

57 Greenbank Rd, Stratford (Cairns) Phone 4058 0644 Fax 4058 0622 Email info@supplyandresources.com Web www.supplyandresources.com Plant Hire & Transport see advert on page 97

Suzie’s Stylez, 40 Douglas St (PO Box 156), TI. Ph: 4090 3888, Mob: 0427 409 038

TI Rent-A-Car

TAFE - Bamaga TAFE

Sebasio Street, (C/o Post Office), Bamaga. Phone 4069 3214 Fax 4069 3371 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

TAFE - Tagai TAFE

Aplin Road (PO Box 287), TI. Phone 4212 1500 Fax 4042 2622 Web www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au see advert on page 95

Tama Mudh Motel

138 Champan St, (PO Box 198), Badu Island Phone 4069 4900 Fax 4069 4900 Mobile 0418 778 910 see advert on page 83

Tamwoy Development Association Inc., PO Box 356, TI. Ph: 4090 2075, Fax: 4069 1152

Taylor Byrne Valuers

Telebiz

109 Scott St, Cairns Phone 4040 2000 Fax 4040 2088 Email rod@telebiz.com.au Web www.telebiz.com.au see advert on page 84

Thursday Island Bowls Club, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2339 Thursday Island Child Care Centre, Victoria Parade, TI. Ph: 4069 2317, Fax: 4069 2594

Thursday Island Pharmacy 96 Douglas Street (PO BOX 150), TI. Phone 4069 1411 Fax 4069 1055

Thursday Island True Value Hardware Cnr Douglas & Blackall Streets. (PO Box 568), TI. Phone 4069 1548 Fax 4069 1858

see advert on page 63 T.I. Bulk Meats, 97 Douglas St (PO Box 629), TI. 4878 Ph: 4069 2622, Fax: 4069 2633

TI Family Relationship Centre

Shop A & B, 101 Douglas St, TI. Phone 4069 2361, Contact: John Abednego Fax 4069 1936 Email jabednego@relateqld.com.au Helping families build better relationships see advert on page 50

TI Motors, TI. Ph: 4090 3117, Fax: 4090 3110

TIM SMITH – ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Mobile Email

0427 151 582 timelect.smith3@gmail.com

see advert on page 44 The Tin Shed Cafe, Horn Island, Ph: 4090 3331

Shop 2, R & F Self Service Store, 52 Douglas Street, (PO Box 184), TI. Phone: 4069 1173 Fax: 4069 1434

T.I. Taxi Service, 75 Douglas St (PO Box 80), TI. Ph: 4069 2888, Fax: 4069 2118 T.I. Thai Takeway, Douglas St, TI: Ph: 4069 2155

T.I. TV Repairs

Electronics technician, PO Box 1093, TI. Phone 0429 902 139 Email titvrepairs@bigpond.com see advert on page 46

Catherine Titasey

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax: 4069 1965 Email titasey@aapt.net.au

Tony’s Island Adventures

PO Box 146, TI. Ph/Fax 4069 1965 Mobile 0428 514 193 Email info@tonysislandadventures.com.au Web www.tonysislandadventures.com.au see advert on page 94

Top End Motors, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3182, Fax: 4069 3182

Torres Business Solutions

Torres News

25 Douglas St. (PO Box 436), TI. Phone 1300 TORRES (1300 867 737) Fax 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248) Editorial Email: editor@torresnews.com.au Advertising Email: ads@torresnews.com.au Accounting Email: accounts@torresnews.com.au see advert on page 118

TORRES PEARLS

Turtlehead Island, Escape River. (C/- PO Bamaga, 4876). Phone 4069 4694 Email torrespearls@hotmail.com Web www.torrespearls.com

Torres Shire Council (TSC)

Torres Shire Council Depot, Loban Road, (PO Box 171), TI. Ph: 4069 1306/4069 1336, Fax: 4069 1799/4069 1845

Torres Shire Council Library 68 Douglas St, TI. Phone 4069 1336 or 4083 1223 Fax 4069 1845

see advert on page 121 Torres Strait Co-operative Ltd., Cnr. Milman & Douglas St, (PO Box 339), TI. Ph: 4069 1571, Fax: 4069 1817

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Torres Strait Heritage Museum 24 Outie St, (PO Box 10), Horn Island. Phone 4090 3333 Fax 4090 3366 Web www.torresstraitheritage.com Email intheirsteps@bigpond.com

see advert on page 93 Torres Straits Hotel, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 1141, Fax: 4069 1176

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)

Torres Strait Islands District Office, Education Queensland, PO Box 117, TI. Ph: 4069 1282, Fax: 4069 1734. Call for details of related programs Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, 1 Nazeer St (PO Box 387), TI. Ph: 4069 1284, Fax: 4069 1938 (student accommodation, school term) Torres Strait Maintenance Service, PO Box 371, TI. Ph: 4090 2158, Fax: 4090 2159

Torres Strait Real Estate

Real Estate Agent. PO Box 183, TI. General Enquiries: 0427 691 355 Fax 4061 4872 Email tsre@bigpond.com Web www.torresstraitrealestate.com.au see advert on page 80

Torres Strait Regional Authority – Land and Sea Management Unit 56 Douglas St, (PO Box 261) TI. Phone 4069 2957 Fax 4069 2967 Email info@tsra.gov.au Web www.tsra.gov.au Australian Government Agency

Torres Strait Youth Recreation & Sporting Association Inc., PO Box 309, TI. Ph: 4069 2484, Fax: 4069 2496

TOTALLY WORKWEAR

98 Scott St, Bungalow, Cairns, Q 4870 Phone 4047 4444 Fax 4051 5026 Email sales@totalworkwear.com.au Web www.totallyworkwear.com.au see advert on front cover and page 101

Totalspan Cairns

610 Bruce Highway, Woree, Cairns Phone 4054 6122 Fax 4054 6133 Email cairns@totalspan.com.au Web www.totalspan.com.au Garages, Carports, Sheds, Farm Sheds, Rural Buildings see advert on page 60

Training Connections Australia Cairns Office (Po Box 6795),Cairns Phone 4033 3420 Fax 4033 3421 Email training@trainingca.com.au Web www.trainingca.com.au

see advert on page 47 Rob Trevallion, Primary Health Care Centre, Douglas St, (PO Box 624), TI. Ph: 4069 0423 or 4069 0421, Fax: 4069 2862

Trinity Fire Services

12-18 Federation St, Bungalow. (BSA: 745 344) Phone 4031 3077 (24 Hours) Fax 4041 4060 Email info@trinityfireservices.com.au Web www.trinityfireservcies.com.au see advert on page 54

Trinity Monuments

72 Morehead St, Cairns. Phone 4035 4615, Contact: Anna Fax 4035 4004 Email anna@trinitymonuments.com.au Web www.trinitymonuments.com.au see advert on page 72

Tropicana Lodge Motel

158C Martyn St (PO Box 114), Cairns Phone 4051 1729 Fax 4031 4109 Email reservations@tropicanalodgemotel.com.au see advert on page 13

Torres Strait Vending

Horn Island (PO Box 500, TI). Phone 4069 1690 Fax 4069 1640 Mobile 0407 424 488 Email stephentsv@gmail.com see advert on page 92

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Torres Strait Water Sports Club Inc., PO Box 322, TI. (The Boat Club) Ph: 4069 1915

4Mw 1260 AM - Torres Strait Islanders Media Assoc. Inc.

Gaffney Haus, 69 Douglas Street, (PO Box 385) TI. Phone 4069 1524 / 4084 0660 Studio Line 4069 1886 Fax 4069 1844 Sales Ext. 6 Email marketing@tsima4mw.org.au Web 4mw.org.au

Brett Tyrrell

Phone 0488 152 770 Assistance offered for non gov’t organisations / community / sporting or social groups to obtain grants / funds / sponsorship for projects

WAYNE LEONARD MOTORCYCLES

34 Water Street, Cairns Phone 4051 2741 Fax 4051 0071 Email sales@wayneleonard.com.au Web www.wayneleonard.com.au

Umagico Camping Ground, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3588, Fax: 4069 3489 Umagico Hire Cars, Umagico, Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108 Umagico Hotel, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3228

see advert on page 73

Umagico Service Station, Umagico. Ph: 4069 3003, Fax: 4069 3108

West Wing Aviation

Untap Catering, Seisia Kiosk, 6 Koraba Road, Seisia. Ph: 4069 3285, Fax: 4069 3307

Inquiries 1300-WESTWING (1300 937 894) Web www.westwing.com.au Email westwing@westwing.com.au The only regular passenger service to all outer islands

Uniting Church Hall, Douglas St, TI. Ph: 4069 2296

see advert on page 20

Video 2000, 90 Douglas St, (PO Box 666), TI. Ph: 4069 2899, Fax: 4069 2889 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter, Bamaga. Ph: 4069 3281

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) PO Box 1018, TI. Emergency, phone 000 or TI Police Station: 4069 1520 see advert on page 100

Waiben Light Marine Services

Wongai Courts, Ph: 4069 2484 Workplace Health and Safety, Hargrave Street (PO Box 341), TI. Ph: 4069 1959, Fax: 4069 2438, Mobile: 0407 011 654

Wridgways

see advert on page 26 Warraber Council Guest House, Warraber Is, Ph: 4069 4944

83 Waiben Esplanade, (PO Box 172), TI. Phone 4069 2444 Contact Greg Pope & Tess Sard Fax 4069 1494 Email waibenma@gmail.com Small boat maintenance, supplies & shop Waibeni Youth Association. PO Box 499, TI. Ph: 4069 2449

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She said she warned ts done returning to school mother of six said she re- School to finish Year education - but enrolmen further ld other the learn. all skills it,â&#x20AC;? pursue The 33-year-o to be willing to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once they got to gain computer were OK with you are age students had y settled, they turned to the classroomfor a better job. back just because yourand everybod you are going for cations â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a back get qualifi to the going skills and she said. - I was always bored, then you are not need computer and English â&#x20AC;&#x153;These days you computer trainâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I did maths to learn.â&#x20AC;? they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have self,â&#x20AC;? she said. good job - and Ford said. because you want good at maths.â&#x20AC;? unusual for a mum to be at n State at school,â&#x20AC;? 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But those School had been me with coms for two Kieran and Ronin - Ms Ford it. mines driving Craig helped a children, sometime â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lachlan and treated me as all been worth sed away from your the students tribulations had Jastin, was embarras she puting, and all hours that weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My eldest boy, said. back to school,â&#x20AC;? job with decent at me as student,â&#x20AC;? she â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted a to take care of when I said I was going though they looked â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as me to be at home workwould allow He is said. voluntary youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a jokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. 19, 18, 10, pre- a mum.â&#x20AC;? my kids.â&#x20AC;? is currently doing a job apâ&#x20AC;&#x153;He said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mum, same day I got has children aged Ms Ford, who already has old grand- ing in Mount Isa, and the Ms Ford, who e, forklift his two-yeargot a courthous well as work at the e life certificates, he a teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aide. 8, 7 and 3 - as sented with my in to work as juggling her work-hom of January proud of me.â&#x20AC;? child - has been - so now he is r 19, cel- plication find out in the second week ticket Novembe on will â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said. for the past year. bit in the mornMs Ford graduated young Class of 2010 successful,â&#x20AC;? she of the school running late a if I have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been make lunches ebrating with 13 other the principals to get up and Restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank back, the teachers, ings, when I have being at school from 9 to classmates at the 1770 me to come As in English, for their after for allowing with straight the James Cook cooking and so on, and 12 English parents and students She graduated photo-shoot at and do the washing, her graduation Award, a Year a medal- the community, PHOTOGRAPHY 3, I come home Darette Ford at a Year 12 Maths along with Courtesy TESS up,â&#x20AC;? she said. teacher, Cassie 17- support. the kinder- Communication Award, and cleaning Museum. 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