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Marine safeguards secretly slashed By MARK ROY A NUMBER of large tankers could be sailing through the Torres Strait carrying oil, chemicals and liquefied gas without the safety of a local pilot, after the Federal Government secretly wound back environmental protection laws. Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Fred Gela says Islanders have been “totally sold out” by the move, revealed in leaked US embassy cables published by the whistleblower site Wikileaks late last year. The cables show the Australian government kowtowed to pressure from the United States and Singaporean governments by weakening the critical environmental safeguards. The changes, formalised on April 17, 2009, left a veneer of “compulsory” pilotage laws in place while allowing ships to sail the narrow and hazardous channels without a local pilot provided they did not subsequently berth at an Australian port. But Australian Reef Pilots chief executive Simon Meyjes said the changes to the law had no practical effect. “It’s all a storm in a teacup,” Mr Meyjes said. “It has zero impact for these masters and owners of ships that transit the great north-east channel travelling from one maritime jurisdiction and into another. “The Australian government could not imprison them anyway. “All that has changed is theoretically the master and owner of the vessel could be reported to the government in which it is registered.” Under a International Maritime Organisation resolution, all ships transiting through a strait hd right of passage, and this was supported by all reasonable countries in the world, he said. “Since the introduction of compulsory pilotage laws in 2006 there has been 100 per cent compliance within the industry,” Mr Meyjes said. “As pilotage providers, Australian Reef Pilots is committed to the safety of the reef, the islands, and the local people.” On learning the laws had been watered down, Cr Gela reacted strongly, labelling

“We have seen this before, when the Oceanic Grandeur (pictured left after striking a rock in the Torres Strait in 1970) ran aground in the Torres Strait which affected the pearling and fishing industries for years.” the government “a bunch of hooligans” who had failed to consult with the people who would be most impacted by a shipping disaster. “This is inconsiderate and totally out of touch,” Cr Gela said. “We are left completely vulnerable. Without compulsory pilotage it is only a matter of time before an incident occurs that will have a detrimental effect on our reef and fisheries. We have seen this before, when the Oceanic Grandeur ran aground in the Torres Strait, which affected the pearling and fishing industries for years.” The Oceanic Grandeur struck a submerged, uncharted rock in 1970, spilling 1100 tonnes of oil. The incident highlighted the need for regulation of navigation standards. More recently, a Chinese bulk carrier ran aground off Great Keppel Island in 2010, spilling oil into Great Barrier Reef waters.

The Howard government introduced compulsory pilotage in October, 2006. However, the Wikileaks cables reveal that US and Singaporean governments reacted strongly against the laws. Singapore’s foreign minister George Yeo wrote to his Australian counterpart Alexander Downer to complain that the decision would have a negative impact on “larger strategic interests”. The leaked cables show the US shared Singapore’s concerns and served as Singapore’s “closest ally on the Torres Strait issue”. American diplomats lobbied other countries with large registered merchant fleets, such as Panama and Cyprus, to join the protest to Australia. But the Howard government stuck by its guns, and in early 2008, the new Rudd Labor government also refused to buckle under diplomatic pressure. However, in July 2008, the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s international

law branch, assistant secretary Adam McCarthy, told the US embassy in Canberra that Australia had “not handled the Torres Strait pilotage issue particularly well” and would “explore ways to address US concerns”. Following talks between US and Australian officials in Washington in August 2008, the department sought US agreement to a compromise formula that would quietly meet US demands. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority formalised the change on April 17, 2009, leaving a “compulsory” framework in place while in practice reverting to a voluntary scheme for many vessels by not enforcing penalties against ships that passed through the Torres Strait without a pilot, but which did not call at an Australian port. Cr Gela said changes had greatly increased the risk of an environmental catastrophe in the Torres Strait. “Some of these tankers pass so close to the islands that you can stand on the beach and hit the ship with a slingshot,” he said. “The Australian government is more concerned with saving face than with considering the lives of Australians. “The Torres Strait has never been consulted, so here we go again - the Australian government making decisions on our behalf.” He said the loophole in the law threatened the livelihood of islanders already struggling with low income and unemployment. “The Torres Strait fishery has provided muchneeded sustenance for families with low to medium income levels,” Cr Gela said. “It is also the very foundation of most household incomes, due to the limited employment opportunities available locally to our constituents.

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‘Loose change’ grant fails to bail out ﬂooded islands FEDERAL Government grants to address climate change issues in indigenous communities will do little to help Torres Strait islanders who are regularly being inundated by king tides because of crumbling sea walls, Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says. On March 26, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet announced $2m in grants to help in indigenous communities address inundation. Mr Entsch said the funding was loose change compared with the investment needed to prevent king tides from ﬂooding low-lying Torres Strait islands. A report, commissioned by Torres Strait Island Regional Council, shows $22.4 million is needed to rebuild sea walls on the six most affected islands of Saibai, Boigu, Masig, Iama, Warraber and Poruma. “Torres Strait islanders have every right to feel neglected and offended by the Government’s offer of grants,” Mr Entsch said. “The entire grant of $2 million is a drop in the bucket - these Torres Strait islands need the Government to commit to the full $22 million so they do not have to live knee-deep in seawater.

“Their sea walls are collapsing, they’re failing. “Each time there is a king tide or storm surge, water is flooding through homes, we have graves being washed away, public infrastructure being damaged or destroyed and roads crumbling.” The grants were offered to help communities “prepare the unavoidable impacts of climate change”, but Mr Entsch said Torres Strait Islanders were already suffering regular flooding because the Federal Labor Government had avoided its obligations. Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Simon Crean last year made a commitment to Mr Entsch to provide funding to fix sea walls on the Torres Strait islands but reneged on his promise, saying the State Government and council will need to fund the project. Affected islands have been flooded several times since. “The way the Government has handled this is like Nero fiddling while Rome burned,” he said. “These issues can be addressed quickly but it needs funding and it beggars belief that this Labor Federal Government can find $250 million to pay to the UN to assist

micro-Paciﬁc countries to deal with climate change issues. “But all they can for islands that are continuously suffering major events for the past ﬁve years because of failing, aged infrastructure is a grant of up to $2 million to pay for consultants’ reports. “The reality of the situation is that we already know what the problem is. There is already a comprehensive plan waiting for implementation. That implementation could start today. Communities are ready. “All it requires is the Federal Labor Government to hand over the $22 million to build the necessary infrastructure and the problem would be solved. This could be done in probably less than two years. “It beggars belief that Simon Crean and the Labor Government can commit to addressing the problem in August last year then reneging in December and all they can come up with is a Mickey Mouse scheme to justify further consultation. “This is an insult to Torres Strait island residents and the Government should be condemned.” Mr Entsch is preparing a private members’ bill aimed at forcing the Government to investigate the issue and take action to prevent further inundation.

Farewell Jimmy Little - an inspirational Australian THE reconciliation movement is saddened by the passing of two great Aboriginal leaders; music legend Dr Jimmy Little and Yindjibarndi elder Mr Ned Cheedy. Reconciliation Australia chief executive Leah Armstrong said both men fought for the rights of their people in their own unique way and made an enormous contribution to the country. “We were lucky enough to work with Uncle Jimmy last year when he was the face of National Reconciliation Week,” Ms Armstrong said. “Involving him in National Reconciliation Week was our way of recognising his contribution to the nation. He was a great friend to reconciliation and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We send our love and sympathy to Uncle Jimmy’s family and friends who have suffered a terrible loss.” Dr Little was a proud Yorta Yorta man who performed and recorded music for more than six decades. He was the ﬁrst Aboriginal person to receive mainstream success in music and has long been an inspiration for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians. In 2006, Dr Little established a foundation in his name to battle the alarming increase of diabetes and kidney failure among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through the Jimmy Little Foundation he encouraged healthy eating options for young people and community groups and was passionate about closing the health gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through education and self-empowerment. Reconciliation Australia also passes on their condolences to the family and friends of Yindjibarndi elder Mr Cheedy, who passed away on Sunday, aged 105.

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Kempton joins new LNP ministry By MARK ROY

Cooking classes promote healthy kitchens

Member for Cook David Kempton. PHOTO: MARK ROY

THE mouth-watering aroma of healthy food is wafting all over Thursday Island as the participants of last week’s Cook for Life classes put their new skills to good use. Seventeen people from all walks of life, including tuckshop volunteers, childcare workers, a chef, a stay-at-home dad and Queensland Health employees, converged on the new TAFE kitchen at Tagai College to take part in the free two-day course. The course is a joint initiative between Tropical North Queensland TAFE and Queensland Health, with a further free programs planned for midyear. Cooking teacher and dietitian Dorothy Richmond demonstrated food preparation and presentation of family meals, while participants learnt how to use basic cooking methods to adapt recipes to make them healthy. “The meals were prepared in line with the Don’t stop it, swap it healthy eating campaign. The meals were suitable for large families and tight budgets and were suitable for preparation in remote locations,” Ms Richmond said. The classes were held on Thursday and Friday, March 29 and 30. For more information on the Cook for Life programs telephone TNQT on 1300 656 959.

NEWLY elected Member for Cook David Kempton has been appointed assistant minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. Mr Kempton said he would be looking to cut waste, revitalise front-line services, and deliver better infrastructure and planning. He said he was talking to communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area about their own vision for the future. “We want to start getting more respect and pride in the community, for elders, property and each other,” Mr Kempton said. “That is part of what community growth is all about.” He said there had been too many years of spending on inefficient programs and duplication of services. “I want to shift the emphasis - there needs fo be a RIGHT: Helen Tomsana gets creative in the kitchen greater degree of self-determination,” he said. at Tagai College. Part of this was the opportunity for traditional owners to own their home as freehold, he said. “Ownership creates a SIX Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs in tourism after expressing interest in rate base and this creates from the Torres Strait and Northern attending the conference. economies in communi- Peninsula Area have explored opThe conference was organised by ties,” he said. portunities for business development the Australian Tourism Export Council, Announcing the ap- and expansion in Darwin last month. Tourism NT and the Pacific Asia pointment last week, The Torres Strait Regional Author- Travel Association with support from P r e m i e r C a m p b e l l ity (TSRA) hosted group attended the the United Nations World Tourism Newman said Far North first Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Organisation. Queensland would be Conference between March 28 and The Asia Pacific region has the well represented in his 30. greatest concentration and variety of new cabinet. Members of the group included Indigenous people and cultures in the Member for Hinch- Dirk Laifoo from the Prince of Wales world. Conference organisers believe inbrook Andrew Cripps Island based Lax Charters and Tours; tourism will provide an important will join the front bench Betty Tekahika from the Torres Strait opportunity for communities to reas minister for Natural Islander Corporation for Indigenous store, protect and promote Indigenous Resources and Mines, Cultures; Iama Island Traditional cultures. while newly-elected Owner, Frank David; Daniel Takai TSRA Chairperson Mr John ‘Toshie’ member for Cairns Gavin from McDonald Charter Boats; Fraser Kris said tourism had been identified King will take on the role Nai, TSRA member for Masig and as one of the key industries with the as assistant minister for a Director of Kailag Enterprises and potential to provide economic stability Punsand Bay Resort operator, Jacki and growth in the Torres Strait. Tourism. Mr Kris said the industry would Mr Newman said Mr Mulholland. The group was accompanied by stimulate economic activity across the Kempton had been tireless in his battle against TSRA Culture, Art and Heritage region, generate advanced training and the erosion of property Portfolio Member, Philemon Mosby, business skills and increase the scope for Torres Strait Islander business and personal rights by from Poruma Island. The group was selected on the basis ownership and management. successive Labor govern“The Northern Territory and the ments and bureaucrats, of current or proposed involvement and this had driven him to run for Parliament. “F o r th e p a s t 2 5 years David Kempton has worked as a lawyer in Cape York and rural Queensland,” Mr Newman said. “David has a very strong association with the people of Cook through his work, business and former pastoral interest in the north and I look forward to his strong contribution as assistant minister.” A member of the TSRA sponsored tourism delegation, Philemon Mosby, tells The ministry was the story depicted in a linocut artwork Warup by Torres Strait artist Gemat Nona sworn in by Her Excel- presented to Tiwi Island Elders. The Tiwi Island visit was an opportunity for the lency Penelope Wensley delegation to see Indigenous tourism enterprises already well established in AC on Tuesday, April 3. the Northern Territory.

Tourism entrepreneurs attend conference Torres Strait share many similarities including remoteness, seasonal changes that impact on visitors and cultural aspects all of which are both selling points and challenges for the respective regions to deal with.” “This conference will help increase the appreciation of tourist activities that may be appropriate in the Torres Strait region and

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Elders settle shifting sands of building site By MARK ROY COULD it be that restless spirits have been holding up the construction of the Chronic Disease Centre all these years? The building was commissioned in July, 2006, with a promise by then Queensland Minister for Health Stephen Robertson and Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott that it would be completed by 2010. But on Friday, March 23, 2012, with the centre still very much a work in progress, workmen were called in to move a large stone from the building site to a roundabout outside the entrance to the Thursday Island Hospital. The stone was moved to the edge of the site using a Sea Swift crane. Local legend has it that the stone is the spirit of a woman, who is connected to other stones on Bluefish Point on Muralug (Prince of Wales Island) and in the passage between Muralug and Waibene (Thursday Island). Kaurareg elder Taina Miskin says the woman brings over sand from Muralug and casts it into the waters to make the sand bar. “There is a man on Bluefish Point, and a woman here in the passage,” Ms Miskin said, pointing to the fast-running waters off Hospital Point. She said a woman rests in the evening beside the

Garagu Kanai, Taina Miskin and Maria Tapim on the site at Thursday Island Hospital where a sacred stone has been temporarily relocated. rock where the Chronic Disease Centre is being built. “She is here and will leave sand, she throws sand out and forms the sand bar,” she said. Along with Kaurareg Prescribed Body Corporate president Garagu Kanai, Ms Miskin conducted a brief

ceremony at the hospital site before the stone was relocated with a forklift. As the stone represents women’s business, Ms Miskin asked that it not be photographed by the Torres News. Ms Kanai said much of the Kaurareg’s cultural history and sacred sites in the Torres Strait had gone

unacknowledged by successive residents and governments. “Our stories are not recognised because the Kaurareg were forcibly removed from here, and from Keriri (Hammond Island) in the 1920s,” Ms Kanai said. She said the government had even gotten the traditional Kaurareg name for Thursday Island wrong. “Our name for the island is Waibe, named after a type of a fish,” she said. “Waibene is name of a song that traditional hunters sing.” Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Health District cultural practice program coordinatory Maria Tapim said the hospital was committed to working with the Kaurareg to respect their cultural beliefs. “The construction teams were about to get rid of the stone when we were told it was sacred to the Kaurareg,” Ms Tapim said. “We agreed to move it to the middle of the roundabout until construction is complete, when it will be moved back.” In August last year, the State Government made a commitment that the Chronic Disease Centre would be completed by September, 2012. With one of the spirits of Waibe now placated, perhaps we will see those promises become a reality?

Court upholds Islander adoption Mer debates housing leases THE Family Court has formally recognised the decision of a Torres Strait Islander couple to give their newborn baby away to an infertile couple in accordance with a traditional child rearing practice. Under “Kupai Omasker’’, Torres Strait Islander children can be given to other members of the community for a range of reasons, including the maintenance of family inheritance rights, and more equal distribution of the sexes among families. In a special hearing on Thursday Island last month, the Family Court heard that a child - referred to as A - had been given to another couple unable to have children of their own. Under the Family Law Act, the court ordered that A was to live with the new couple and, in accordance with traditional practice, have no contact with her biological parents other than the occasional social function. The court heard A’s biological mother and her new mother were “akin to sisters’’ and had talked on a number of occasions about how the latter was having difficulty getting pregnant.

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On one occasion the first woman asked: “If I am pregnant would you want the baby?’’ When she became pregnant, A’s biological mother approached her friend and offered her the baby. The woman accepted the offer on the condition that her friend refrain from drinking, smoking or catching planes during her pregnancy. “During the pregnancy [the biological mother] kept telling her friend the baby was hers,’’ Justice Watts said in his judgment on the matter, which was published on the NSW Caselaw website. “She stopped her partner from rubbing her stomach and talking to the baby, telling him that it belonged to [the other couple].’’ A’s non-biological mother attended the unborn baby’s scans and the birth itself, and neither biological parent held or kissed A when she was born. A then left with her new parents. A’s biological mother told the court she believed her friends would be good parents and she said she felt “really happy’’ about them getting formal recognition from the court. - From: The Sydney Morning Herald

By ALF WILSON HEATED debate has marked a meeting in Townsville to discuss the transfer of the Mer Island Reserve. More than 30 Cairns, Townsville, and Mackaybased Meriam people attended the March 30 meeting at the Oonoonba Community Hall, convened by the Mer Gedkem Le Torres Strait Islanders Corporation, the Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) for Native Title of Mer Island. The PBC had urged all Meriam community members to attend. The Queensland government says it is working closely with Mer Islanders, through the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), for the reserve transfer to happen in 2012. Government officers provided information on

Bon Kaigey, Bethel Bani, Mamam Martin and Daisy Lui who were at the meeting.

management of social housing as part of the transfer of Mer where native title has been determined under the Mabo Native Title Determination. At the meeting were Cairns-based Bob Kaigey, Bethel Bani, and Daisy Lui, along with Townsville woman Mamam Martin. “These are very important issues for Murray Island,” Mr Kaigey said. The audience heard that the State Government needs an agreement from the traditional owners for a 40-year lease over all existing social housing and where agreed, vacant land for new social housing. But before any lease can be signed, an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) needs to be agreed upon. Members of the audience questioned about issues such as land disputes, payment of rent, who would pay rates if a transfer was agreed to. After any transfer to the PBC, land becomes inalienable under the Torres Strait Islander Act 1991 and will be held by the PBC. The meeting heard there were two possible models for management of social housing on Mer once the transfer goes through: 1. PBC undertakes tenancy management, upkeep and administrative tasks; 2. PBC issues the State Government a 40-year lease and the State carries out administrative and financial management of social housing. Recognising the need for additional housing in remote Islander and Aboriginal communities, the Federal Government has signed a partnership with Queensland Government, the National Partnerships Agreement of Remote Indigenous Housing. Continued Page 5. > >

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Hunting ban in turtle, dugong management area THE Mura Badulgal Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) and the Badu community have put in place traditional hunting restrictions within the Mura Badulgal turtle and dugong management area. The area defined under the Mura Badulgal Dugong and Turtle Management Plan is marked in red on the accompanying map. The restrictions totally ban the use of Zagul hunting or hunting dugong and turtle at night in a boat using

the motor. The restrictions will apply until further notice. Permission may be granted for funeral purposes by contacting the Mura Badulgal RNTBC. The restrictions were implemented on January 15 2010 by the Council of Elders of the Mura Badulgal Clans of Badu represented by the Mura Badhulgal RNTBC, Mura Badulgaw Rangers, hunters and the community members. The restrictions will en-

sure that turtle and dugong populations are protected for future generations in their traditional area. The Mura Badulgal RNTBC asks neighbouring communities to respect and support their management initiative. Please call the Mura Badulgal RNTBC on 0740694778 or Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Land and Sea Management Unit on 07 4069 0802 or 07 4069 0820 for further information.

Late wet closes roads on Cape SIGNIFICANT rainfall over the wet season has closed the Peninsula and Burke Developmental Roads over Easter. The closures are between Laura and Weipa on the Peninsula Developmental Road and Chillagoe and Kowanyama on the Burke Developmental Road. Transport and Main Roads Far North director Tony Potter said the closures were necessary for road users’ safety and to protect the roads from further damage. “This has been a late wet season and flooding has caused significant damage to the roads on Cape York Peninsula,” Mr Potter said. “Safety has to be our number one priority.” Mr Potter said local road users could be granted permits to travel on closed Cape York roads, subject to strict safety conditions. “We understand some essential travel is necessary and the department will assess load limit permit applications on an individual basis,” he said. “Once we know the full extent of damage we can begin works to repair the road surface and impacted crossings and culverts. We will not open the road until it is safe to do so.” He said anyone planning to travel on the Cape should check current road conditions and closures by visiting 131940.qld.gov.au or by calling 13 19 40. For further information on obtaining load limit permits, please contact the road operations officer on 4050 5576 between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Mer leases debate < < From Page 4. To use funds from this agreement to construct and maintain social housing, the State Government needs a 40-year lease. Under such a lease the State would undertake tenancy management of all new and old homes, including construction, upkeep and maintenance, and ensure that infrastructure, water, sewerage and roads are included. The Queensland Government is negotiating with the Torres Strait Regional Authority for social housing and similar ILUAs for other island communities. Benefits of a 40-year lease to the PBC were shown to the audience on a screen. These included payment of lease rent of $800 per year to the PBC, subject to Consumer Price Index increases. The State would pay the Torres Strait Island Regional Council the rates component of the social housing, with none paid by PBC, and sign tenants to new agreements and collect rents but would pay dwelling insurance. And the State would undertake all of the administrative processes of managing tenancies including late rent or arrears, damage to premises, signing of new tenancy agreements where necessary, follow up work with tenants and other paperwork required by law.

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Mer Islander’s healthy approach to studies By MELINDA TUPLING SEAN Taylor is a man who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in the Torres Strait. After joining the health workforce in the mid-90s as a health worker in his home community of Mer (Murray Island), Sean graduated with an Honours degree in Health Science on Friday, March 30, after two years’ study at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. In 2010, Sean was awarded a scholarship to complete an honours project in preparation for PhD studies in diabetes care. Research shows Torres Strait Islanders in North Queensland have the highest prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in Australia, with about a third of adults affected. Sean said staff and patients alike had lent their support to his research project. “My field work for my Honours project consisted of the collection of baseline interviews for the project in six communities in the Torres Strait region - Badu Island, Seisia, New Mapoon, Bamaga, Umagico, and Injinoo,” Sean said. “Out of 125 clients with diabetes who met the inclusion criteria, 105 consented to participate in the study, and were interviewed by me. “The staff and participants showed enthusiastic support during the time the interviews were conducted.” Sean started out as a health care worker after Mavis Neliman, a Senior Health Worker at Mer Island Primary Health Centre encouraged him to apply for a job at the Mer Island Primary Health Care Centre, where he worked with Sainty Kaigey, Andrew Kaigey, Louise Ghee, Lorna Epseg, and Brian Tapau. He said Beverley Hamerton, a clinical nurse, had inspired and encouraged him to undertake a nursing degree. “I studied nursing at James Cook University, which had commenced this as a new course in the Torres Strait,” Sean said. “This was a great opportunity for me. I didn’t have to leave the Torres Strait to study for a health professional qualification. “After that I worked as a registered nurse in hospitals in Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales, and completed a post-graduate qualification as a diabetes educator at

Sean Taylor from Mer with his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree. Flinders University. and inspiring me through her words “Beverley has been a great mentor of wisdom, knowledge and passion throughout my career, both pre- and to improve the health of Indigenous post-nursing.” Australians around diabetes care, Sean also cited Professor Robyn especially in the Torres Strait,” he McDermott as a major inﬂuence and said. mentor. And does Sean have any words of Prof. McDermott’s work in diabetes wisdom for other Islanders considering care systems in remote far north going into nursing? Queensland has resulted in major “Follow your destiny wherever it changes to policy and practice, and leads you,” he advises. was recognised by the National Health Sean’s destiny will take him back and Medical Research Council as one home to Mer and Erub islands in the of the “best 10” projects in 2006. near future, were he will work on a new “Professor Robyn McDermott has diabetes project aimed at improving played a major role in influencing the lives of countless individuals.

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A column on legal issues

Unfair Dismissal and Fair Work Act (Commonwealth) AS I was recently working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) in Cairns as a civil lawyer, I was startled by the ever-increasing number of distraught and confused clients who were desperately seeking legal representation. Concerned about their rights and protections in relation to their job situations. Unfortunately, all I could do was to give general advice and referrals, and reluctantly advised that this organisation was not able to provide representation because of the majority of occasions of these people being still employed. That meant my on-going clients had to receive either social security beneﬁts or part-time employment entitlements to qualify for ATSILS financial assistance. From what I have heard later, a number of rejected clients have often not taken up private legal ﬁrms and have accepted, whether good or bad, the employers’ decision as final. In many instances these bitter outcomes could have been

avoided. These types of employment law matters cause distress not only the individuals involved but have a rippling effect on the partner and children, not to mention the ﬁnancial obligations on close or distant relatives. The strain and worry of how to make ends meet if you left your job and how to go about telling close friends or partners about this problem. Also, how the panic is causing you or your work performance to deteriorate; which often may result in you being dismissed from your job because of this poor performance. It is so crucial for someone - a union representative, a trusted friend or a solicitor - to represent you when negotiations or mediation with your boss. It often requires delicate discussions by your friend or representative to achieve a reasonable outcome and avoid costly court proceedings. If you are insisting that you, and you alone, will conduct any further negotiations with your boss,

then, as they say, even a solicitor who acts for himself has a fool for his client! If You Have Been Dismissed If, however, you have been dismissed from your job then immediately contact a solicitor who will give you legal advice about your prospects in lodging an unfair or unlawful dismissal proceedings. For example, the Fair Work Act affects all of Australia, and you must lodge those proceedings within fourteen days from the date of your dismissal; and must be below $118,000 a year in earnings; and compensation is limited to six months’ pay. The Fair Work Act has other Avenues for Relief. There is also another avenue to consider under the Fair Work Act, namely, ‘adverse action’ claims. It allows more time than the fourteen days just mentioned in lodging the claim, there are no salary restrictions and compensation is not capped. These proceedings against your fellow workers or bosses (whether

your employment has ended or not); have adverse actions being taken against you i.e. payback or discrimination. Either because of your race, colour, sex, sexual preferences, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family or carer’s responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinions, national extraction or social origin. So keep an eye on Federal Court proceedings as bitter battles are being fought. Large compensation claims are at stake and the pressure is now placed on the Federal Government to change those provisions of the Fair Work Act that negatively affect the protection of you and your families. If you have any queries; regarding your employment status, or you’re afraid that dismissal may occur soon to you. Call us at Jason A Briggs Lawyers on 4053 4785 or visit us at www.jabriggslawyers.com.au Mark Ascione LLB LLM (Adel) Consultant Solicitor Jason A. Briggs Lawyers Cairns. Ph: 4053 4785

NEWS

ABOVE: Jamie Jackway and wife Melinee at their new house. RIGHT ABOVE: Jamie Jackway with cyclists and kayaker who raised funds for his new house. RIGHT: Cyclists and kayakers on the Townsville Esplanade who raised money for Jamie Jackway’s house.

Wheels turning for Jamie By ALF WILSON JOY showed on the face of quadriplegic Jamie Jackway when he moved into the new house in the Townsville suburb of Kelso. The 34-year-old Mr Jackway is of Torres Strait Islander descent and was welcomed by more than 100 well-wishers at a street party there on March 23. Many in attendance had raised money or donated material towards the custom-built house which has wheelchair access. They included teams of paramedics from Brisbane and Cairns who finished a 2000km charity ride to raise money for Mr Jackway who was injured in a horrific accident on November 9, 2009. Living in the house with former champion basketballer and All Blacks carnival rugby league players are his loving wife Melinee and children Kavakore, aged 12, T’challa, 9, and Noelani, 14. “I just can’t thank everybody enough. It is a wonderful house in a quiet street and the kids are already playing on their scooters and they love it,” Mr Jackway said. “A lot of people have helped us my family helps keep me active. I am very positive about the future.”

Mr Jackway, a former Thursday Island-based paramedic, suffered serious injuries while part of a crew who were sent to retrieve a cardiac patient from the container ship Maersk Duffield which was about 130km west of Horn Island in Torres Strait waters. Their helicopter hovered overhead and Mr Jackway and another parademic were lowered on a winch line which broke. He fell 16m onto the ship and suffered multiple fractures to his ribs, arms, pelvis, internal bleeding, and severe injuries to his C5 and C6 vertebra which left him a quadriplegic. Mr Jackway woke up in the Intensive Care Ward at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital where he spent three months, and another nine months in the spinal ward where he underwent rehabilitation. Mr Jackway was a star Indigenous basketball and rugby league footballer who competed at All Blacks carnivals. He had played with Walkabouts at the 2008 Daisy Cup Allblacks carnival in Townsville and when he moved to T.I. a year later was a quality footballer in Kaiwalagal Rugby League competition and a star in Torres Strait basketball. When he moved back to Townsville he lived in a townhouse before the ambulance community

started raising money through the Jamie Jackway Appeal towards a new house. Businessmen around Queensland donated material and many local tradesmen provided their services free of charge to assist with the building. The house in Colt Court in the outer Townsville suburb of Kelso is wheelchair accessible and has all other facilities required by Mr Jackway. As part of the Jamie Jackway Appeal Ironman Event, two cycling crews of paramedics left Brisbane and Cairns to raise funds. Twelve cyclists who set off from Brisbane and rode 1650km arrived in Townsville on the day Mr Jackway of the street party. On the same day kayaker Gary Nichols paddled the entire journey, averaging almost 100km a day and was met by media and other support paramedics along the Townsville Strand. A team of 11 cyclists and a support crew set off from Cairns and travelled 350km to Townsville and they all formed part of convoy which arrived at Mr Jackway’s for the street party. The cyclists and lone kayaker travelled through heavy rain, strong winds and intense heat along the way to complete their journey.

Nominate now for NAIDOC Awards COMMUNITIES across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area are encouraged to join with the rest of Australia in National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) celebrations to be held later this year. As part of NAIDOC Week, hundreds of events will be held across the country to encourage all Australians to learn about, experience and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous people. The theme of this year’s NAIDOC celebrations, with the theme Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on, will be held from July 1 to 8. National NAIDOC Committee co-chairs Anne Martin and Benjamin Mitchell are coordinating national celebrations across Australia, such as the National NAIDOC Awards, with the Australian

Government supporting celebrations with more than $2.1 million funding this financial year. Nominations have also opened for the National NAIDOC Awards and National NAIDOC Poster Competition. The National NAIDOC Awards are a chance to acknowledge the contributions and talents of outstanding Indigenous people. There are 10 award categories, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. Award recipients will be honoured at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball in Hobart on July 6. Nominations close April 27. The annual poster competition includes a $5000 prize for the winning design which will become the 2012 National NAIDOC Poster.

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 OPINION / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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A series of mini-triathlons gets underway this Friday afternoon, April 13, at the TI Sports Complex.

APRIL

Mon 9. Easter Monday Mon 9. Yoga classes postponed until April 16 Tue 10. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall, 5pm Tue 10. Touch Football, Ken Brown Oval, 6pm Tue 10. Bingo, Bamaga Tavern, 6.30pm Tue 10. Zumba ﬁtness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry, 7pm Wed 11. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6pm Wed 11. Wongai Wednesday, Seaman Dan plays Wongai Hotel restaurant, Horn Island, 6.30 - 9pm Thu 12. Competitive volleyball, TI Sports Complex Thu 12. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Fri 13. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe, 7am, 4069 1531 Fri 13. Gallope Grande mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Fri 13. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Fri 13. Music by the pool, Jardine Motel, 7pm Sat 13. KRL Rugby League, Ken Brown Oval Sun 15. Uncle Seaman Dan, Torres Hotel, 12 - 3pm Tue 17. Horn Island Residents and Ratepayers Assc management meeting, 7pm Thu 19. Naval Cadets, TS Carpentaria, 5.30 7.30pm, phone 0427 696 971 Fri 20. Continued Existence mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Sat 21. Mini Market, PKA Hall, 7am - 12pm Sat 21. Horn Island community clean up Fri 27. Nominations close, NAIDOC Awards

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Sat 5. Mothers’ Day Mini Market, PKA Hall, 7am - noon Sat 12. Mothers’ Day Mini Market, PKA Hall, 7am - 12pm

CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Prayer 7.30pm Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Mass, all locations: Mon-Fri 7am, Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday 10am Hammond, Sunday 8am Horn, Saturday 9am Bamaga, 2nd Tuesday every month, 4069 3699 Arthur Wong 7.30pm

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NEW Member for Cairns Gavin King (LNP) says (former Member for Cook) Jason O’Brien and Labor are out of touch and divided after 20 years in power. I’m confused - was Gavin’s comment referring to Far North Queensland, or Canberra? In 2001, LNP were in power in Far North Queensland and,during their time, knew about traditional hunting and were also involved in talks about traditional hunting in Torres Strait. Plans for turtle and dugong management started in 1980, when a treaty was signed by Australian and Papua New Guinean representatives to share both commercial and traditional hunting in the Torres Strait Protected Zone for traditional inhabitants in Torres Strait and the Western Province of PNG. Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) have been funding students from James Cook University to come to Torres Strait to work on a management plan for many years. In 2002, Waiben, Narupai and Muralag Fishing Cooperation and Hammond Island Fishing Cooperation funded a meeting with Elders from Narupai (Horn Island), Kiriri (Hammond Island) and Muralag (Prince of Wales Island), traditional hunters and families from Horn Island, Thursday Island, Hammond Island, Prince Of Wales Island, hunters and families from surrounding islands, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QB&FP) officer and AFMA representatives from Canberra. At this meeting, a turtle and dugong management plan was presented to the regional manager of AFMA. This management plan was approved by hunters, families and elders from Narupai, Kiriri, Muralag and surrounding islands.

SANDRA Pilot, a Torres Strait Islander woman from Cairns, says enrolling to vote is one way people can change their communities for the better. She strongly believes that by enrolling to vote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can have an impact on policies affecting their lives. Voting helps with the emergence of policies such as Abstudy, which helps Indigenous kids in schools, she said. “Indigenous policies are a direct result of the politicians that we vote for,” Sandra said. “It’s not only your voice - it’s your voice along with thousands of others, and you get a say in who runs our politics, and who determins how you live, and the rules you live by. “These days, we have more of an aware-

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Torres Strait. Before going to air this reporter should have done her background checks and not dropped the ABC into such a mess. I agree with my brothers and sisters in Yarrabah, the ABC should apologise to all indigenous communities in Far North Queensland region. This has now put the tourist industry in Far North Queensland in jeopardy. Any person with a camera taking photos or a video of traditional hunters may find the traditional hunter taking things into their own hands. Now here we go again, another indigenous person going to court trying to protect his traditional hunting rights. All eskies are checked and sealed by an Australian Quarantine Service Officer at Horn Island airport before being sent further south. These eskies contain a small quantity of dugong and turtle meat, the rest of the eskies is fish and crayfish. If Torres Strait Islanders are breaking the law then why aren’t they prosecuted? Saliman Bin Juda (pictured), Torres Strait Islander traditional hunter.

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I know - I was involved with this turtle and dugong management plan. In this management plan was a permit which was issued to hunters in other Indigenous Communities in Far North Queensland. Elders on Narupai, Kiriri and Muralag were the only ones to issue these permits. There were two copies. One copy was given to QB&FP to police the taking of turtle and dugong. If any traditional hunters breached this management plan they would have been prosecuted by QB&FP. The other copy given to AFMA with the animal catch data. There was no hunting turtle or dugong during mating/breeding season. We were told by QB&FP that due to lack of resources and manpower they could not go out and patrol. However, to our surprise, our management plan was thrown out, the reason being that the Outer Island communities and traditional hunters on the Western Province of Papua New Guinea would not agree to this management plan. I was informed just recently AFMA and TSRA Land and Sea Management are currently working on a turtle and dugong management plan, which has taken 31 years. Any changes or amendments to the Treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea have to be agreed by both parties. AFMA, TSRA and Land and Sea Management should respond to this, not Torres Strait Islanders who have been trying to put in place a turtle and dugong management plan for many years. In the meantime we have media, such as the ABC 730 Report. telling a one-sided story about traditional hunting activities in

ness of our rights as Indigenous people. Rights are political.” In an effort to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to vote, the mother of three agreed to appear in a new DVD put out by the Australian Electoral Commission. The ‘Louder than one voice’ DVD explains the history of the Indigenous vote, and can also be found online at www. youtube.com/aecgovau. The link is also available on the Torres News facebook page. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents are being encouraged to enrol to vote and mark 50 years since Indigenous Australia won the right to vote. With some estimates indicating that less than 50 per cent of eligible Indigenous Australians are enrolled to vote, Sandra says

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Thursday Island mother-of-three Sandra Pilot as she appears in a new DVD released by the it is a significant issue for all communities. “Indigenous people have fought hard so current generations have the right to vote,” Sandra said. “The people who paved the way for us fought hard for us to have this right and responsibility.”

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NAISDA graduates celebrate new home THURSDAY Island’s Anthony Mayor was one of a group of 29 proud graduates who attended the opening of a spectacular new building at the NAISDA Dance College campus in Kariong, on the NSW Central Coast recently. Anthony graduated with a Diploma in Careers in Dance, the culmination of four years of full-time study. The new building, which was five years in the making, was formally opened by Minister for the Arts Simon Crean on Thursday, March 29, 2012. It was a true red-letter day for NAISDA, Australia’s premier

Indigenous dance training institution. The building houses three state-of-the-art dance studios, a computer lab and student facilities including a common room and a cultural making room. Keynote speaker at the graduation was NAISDA graduate and performer Sean Choolburra while Duke Bailey aka MC Dukebox, an emerging Indigenous songwriter and singer discovered by JJJunearthed, performed for the developing artists and the audience. The ceremony also included a tribute to the founder of NAISDA,

Anthony Mayor’s sister Tiharny performs a tribute dance at his graduation from NAISDA.

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Carole Y. Johnson. More than 36 years ago Carole Johnson had a vision that has now been fulfilled in the new permanent home. As with all NAISDA ceremonies, there were also cultural and contemporary dance performances. The ceremony concluded with a contemporary piece ‘Pulse’, infused by the rhythms of the Torres Strait and choreographed by Sani Townson. NAISDA chair Warren Mundine said it was a proud day for all those involved. “After more than 35 years, NAISDA finally has a permanent home. I pay tribute to the many Indigenous men and women who have been part of the struggle to bring us to this momentous day,” Dr Mundine said. “I also thank the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments for continuing to support NAISDA and recognize its role as a key Indigenous organization making the dreams of many young Indigenous Australians come true.” The $5 million project was funded by a grant from the Commonwealth Government and included renovation of the administration offices, a fourth dance studio and a professional pilates studio.

ABOVE: NAISDA graduate Anthony Mayor celebrates with his family who flew down from Thursday Island. PHOTOS: AMANDA JAMES/JAMES PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES. BELOW: After graduating with a Diploma in Careers in Dance, Anthony speaks to a full house in the new NAISDA studios on behalf of the three graduates.

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PALM SUNDAY, THURSDAY ISLAND

pHOTOS: mELINDA TUPLING & mARK ROY

Bishop Saibo Mabo addressing the congregation.

Ellen Mills and Michael David.

Kids from the Anglican Church on Thursday Island at the Palm Sunday service.

Cathleen Mosby and Malata Sampson.

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Father Simeon Noah, Mildred Elu, Nancy Sailor and May Assan with members of the congregation of the Traditional Anglican Church of the Torres Strait prepare for the Palm Sunday service. 11 - 17 April 2012

Michelle Martin and Yvonne Dunn.

PALM SUNDAY, THURSDAY ISLAND

pHOTOS: mELINDA TUPLING & mARK ROY

Students from the Anglican Church Sunday School celebrate Palm Sunday at the Anglican Quetta All Souls Memorial Cathedral on Thursday Island.

Selin David on the drum.

Mesepa Misi, Gina Joe, Frances Mills and Remona Mills.

Michael David and Mr Levi.

Victor Blanco.

Ivy Bon, Salu Blanco, Debbie John and Gertie Zaro at the Anglican Church Palm Sunday service.

Yvonne Dunn with her granddaughter Rihanna Mills.

One of the many crosses woven from palm leaves at the Anglican Palm Sunday service.

Sister and brother Acacia and Isaiah Smith from Thursday Island with their palm leaves at the Anglican service. Torres News 11 - 17 April 2012 Page 11

THURSDAY 12

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Deadly 60 10:30 Painting Ausralia 11:00 Restoration Home 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Return Of Sherlock Holmes 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Real Graham Kennedy 2:55 Chilrdren’s Programs 6:00 River Cottage: Summer’s Here 6:50 Minuscule: The Iron Monster 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Australia On Trial: The Eureka 13 9:30 All The Way 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Sex, Drugs And Rock ‘n’ Roll: The 60s Revealed 12:15 The Jonathan Ross Show: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Carr & The Saturdays 1:00 The Clinic 1:55 River Cottage: Summer’s Here - Hugh runs a leftovers night and, fond of fishing, he tries throw-netting for mullet for the first time. River Cottage does its bit for the environment when Hugh has their used cooking oil converted to car fuel. 3:00 Football: WAFL: Round 4 - Peel Thunder Vs East Fremantle

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bad Fish Paradigm” (PG s) - Penny opens up to a reluctant Sheldon after a less-than-stellar first date with Leonard, placing him in the uncomfortable position of having to keep a secret. 7:30 RBT 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: “Crime After Crime” (M v) 9:30 The NRL Footy Show: A mix of footy and fun as we take you inside the game with some of Rugby Leagues favourites. 11:15 THe AFL Footy Show 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Love’s Unending Legacy” (PG v) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Property Ladder 8:45 Grey’s Anatomy: “Heart Shaped Box” 9:45 Desperate Housewives: “What’s To Discuss, Old Friend” 10:45 Private Practice: “Who We Are” 11:45 That ‘70s Show: “Stone Cold Crazy” - Samantha uses her work experience to help both Kitty and Donna liven up their relationships. Meanwhile, Fez dreams of what a new roommate will be like, but finds out the reality is quite different. Special guest starring Don Knotts. 12:15 My Big Friggin Wedding 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 9:00 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Dead Tired: Awake Is The New Sleep 2:30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Dresden And The Elbe Valley 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:00 How To Cook Like Heston: Chocolate 8:30 Two Greedy Italians: Regional Pride - Chef Antonio Carluccio returns to his home town of Borgofranco, in the Italian Piedmont region, to look at whether the rivalry between north and south is as strong as ever. 9:30 The Family UK: Cup Of Tea 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Pornography the Musical 12:00 The Fixer 12:55 Movie: “Exiled” (M v,l,s) - In Cantonese. A friendship forms between an ex-gangster and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him. A stylish action film from powerhouse director Johnny To. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 13

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 1:10 Monarch Of The Glen 2:50 Children’s Programs 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Les Gets 6:50 Minuscule: The Long Road 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (QLD) 8:00 QI: Inventive - QI master Stephen Fry is reinventing the wheel, in a show all about ‘Inventions’. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Away With The Fairies Phryne enters the publishing world when she investigates the puzzling death of a magazine columnist and author of fairy stories. 9:30 The Shadow Line: Jay Wratten insists that Harris caused his uncle’s murder and causes problems for Bede’s new business deal. DI Gabriel struggles to placate his ex-mistress and ‘Gatehouse’ plays evil games. 10:30 Lateline: A unique nightly news analysis program bringing you up-to-the-minute coverage of Australian and international news and events. 11:10 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 12:10 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Codpiece Topology” (PG s) Seeing Penny with another guy sends Leonard back to Leslie Winkle, much to Sheldon’s dismay. 7:20 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos Vs Canberra Raiders 9:30 Friday Night Football: St George Illawarra Dragons Vs Newcastle Knights 11:30 Movie: “City Heat” (M) - A tough cop and a wisecracking private investigator are forced to work together on a case involving the mob. 1:30 Movie: “Fear Is The Key” (PG v) - John Talbot is an underwater expert who witnesses the murder of his wife and child. After working with the police, he hatches his own scheme to bring the killers to justice. 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Derby” (PG a) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Carlton Vs Collingwood 11:00 That ‘70s Show: “Alligators & Crocodiles” - Alligators and crocodiles have survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. In recent years humans have come into closer contact with these extraordinary reptiles as they encroach on their habitats and environments.So could this be the reason for increased attacks, or are there more deadly reasons afoot? 12:00 True Beauty: The two teams will have a photo taken while performing one of four sports actions. What they don’t know is that the wardrobe area is set up with hidden cameras, and the contestants will be tested on their sportsmanship. 2:00 Auction Squad 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Dead Tired: Planet Insomnia 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Seychelles 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Anglesey To Blackpool 8:35 Titanic: The Mission: The Anchor 9:30 As It Happened: Dambusters Fly Again - In 1943, a squadron of Lancaster bombers staged one of the most audacious raids in history - they destroyed two gigantic dams in Germany’s industrial heartland with a revolutionary weapon: the bouncing bomb. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “Slovenian Girl” (MA) - In Slovene. Alexandra escapes her small Slovenian town for a new start in the city. She turns to prostitution to make her way, but comes to the attention of the police when a politician dies during an appointment. 12:40 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: Mastermind” (M l,v) - In Swedish. Kurt and his men try to find the connection between a murder that’s taken place in Ystad and the kidnapping of the daughter of a police officer. It seems someone has infiltrated the police and is controlling every move they make. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 14

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage: Guest Programmer: Wild Flag 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 (QLD) 12:00 A Quiet Word... With Rhys Darby 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 PQI: Inventive 1:35 The Wonder Years 2:00 Planet America 2:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 3:00 Spirit Stones 3:55 Prince Charles’ Other Mistress 4:55 Bill’s Tasty Weekends: Dartmouth 5:40 Wild At Heart 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Lost In Translation - The team discover from a murder victim’s DNA tests that he had worked as a police interpreter before his death. His last assignment was to translate for a witness who testified in a murder case. 8:30 Whitechapel: Four people are slaughtered in a heavily fortified workshop, a seemingly impossible crime. What can Chandler and Miles learn from history, to help them solve this modern case? 9:20 Strike Back: A compelling story of betrayal, glory, redemption and revenge played out through the interlinking lives of two former soldiers: military hero Hugh Collinson and discharged veteran John Porter. 10:05 Thorne 11:10 Rage: Guest Programmer: Wild Flag

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 South Aussie With Cosi 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:40 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) - Targeted by the neighbourhood bully, 10 year old Lucas vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard... until the ants shrink him to their size with a magic elixir. Convicted of “crimes against the colony,” Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways. 9:30 Movie: “Restraint” (M l,v,s) - A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow and soon find themselves participants in a game of survival. 11:30 Movie: “The Man” (M l,v) - Agent Vann always gets his man. But he gets a little something extra when the arms dealer he’s been tracking mistakes a dental supply salesman, Andy Fiddler for their buyer. Now, in order to grab the gunrunners, Vann “recruits” the talkative toothologist to keep playing the part. But can Vann get Fiddler to walk the Walk? 1:10 Movie: “Twilight Zone: The Movie” (PG h,v,l) 3:00 The Baron 4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Movie: “Full Court Miracle” (G) 2:30 That ‘70s Show 3:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Richmond Vs Melbourne 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Gold Coast Vs Essendon 11:00 Maneaters: “Lions” (PG) - Lions are formidable predators and the ultimate killing machine, but would they ever turn to human flesh for a hearty meal? We uncover fact from fiction to find out whether lions could indeed be bloodthirsty man eaters. 12:00 ANZAC (Documentary Series) 2:10 Special: “Tombs In The Coral” - Ben Cropp searches amongst the coral reefs for sunken treasure, galleon cargos and legendary shipwrecks. 3:25 Room For Improvement 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: “When Sex Hurts - How To Tell When Pain During Intercourse” - Dr Oz discusses a cause of painful sex: Vulvodynia. Then, five critical vitamins every woman needs. Can the food you eat make you smell?

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Sketches Of Frank Gehry 2:30 The Great New Bolshoi 3:30 Django Reinhardt: Three-Fingered Lightning 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Cracking The Colour Code: Viewing Colour 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Prison 8:30 RocKwiz: Amanda Brown & Glenn Richards 9:15 Movie: “Farewell” (M a,l) - In French, English And Russian. This compelling French spy thriller tells the true story of littleknown KGB Colonel Sergei Grigoriev. Growing increasingly disillusioned with the Soviet government during the darkest days of the Cold War, the veteran Russian spy turns double agent and leaks state secrets to the West via the ear of French businessman, Pierre Froment. 11:15 Movie: “Ip Man” (M v) - In Cantonese, Japanese and Mandarin. Donnie Yen stars as the eminent Wing Chun martial arts grandmaster, Yip Man, who was renowned for teaching Bruce Lee the secrets of the art he became famous for. 1:10 Movie: “The Great Yokai War” (M v,h) - In Japanese. Renowned master of horror, Takashi Miike, has created a sublime boysown-adventure fantasy epic in the vein of Lord of the Rings and The Wizard of Oz, populated with folkloric creatures. 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 15

SBS

4:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Junior School Choir Of The Year 2011 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 South Side Story: Glory Glory 2:00 New Tricks: Lost In Translation 3:00 Art Of Russia: Smashing The Mould 3:50 TBA 4:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 5:00 Wonders Of The Universe: Stardust 6:00 Auction Room 6:30 Compass: Hospital Chaplains: It’s A Tough Job 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide: The Big Island 8:30 Waking The Dead: Soldarity: Part 2 9:25 Shirley 10:25 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Away With The Fairies - Phryne enters the publishing world when she investigates the puzzling death of a magazine columnist and author of fairy stories. 11:35 Monkey Grip: Gloom settles quickly as Nora launches into a portentous account of her emotional ups-and-downs. 1:15 The End Of The Rainbow 2:15 Waking The Dead: Soldarity: Part 2 - The team burrow deep into the paranoid world of early 80s British national security. They uncover duplicity and sabotage that goes to the heart of government today, and puts Grace in mortal danger. 3:10 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wild World Of Sports 11:00 The Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Pyramid 1:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 2:00 2012 Intrust Super Cup: Tweed Heads Seagulls Vs Northern Pride 4:00 Sunday Football: Penrith Panthers Vs Wests Tigers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Voice Australia 7:30 54th Annual TV Week Logie Awards - Join us for television’s night of nights – the 54th Annual TV Week Logie Awards from the Palladium at Crown Casino, Melbourne. 11:30 Kings Of Comedy (PG s): Features some of the greatest comedy moments of all time with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, Dave Allen, The Two Ronnies, Graham Kennedy and others. 12:30 The Apprentice: “Painting By Numbers” (PG l) - The stars get arty when they must choose an artist, display his or her artwork and then sell the pieces in an art gallery. But spying becomes an issue, and one team paints itself into a corner when it struggles with sales. 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Minute To Win It 2:00 Breaking The Magicians Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed 3:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Hawthorn Vs Adelaide - The Crows have a good recent record against the Hawks winning three of the last four, including a win at the venue of this match, the MCG. Can new Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson keep the wood on the Hawks? 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 11:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior: “Death By A Tousand Cuts” - Cooper and the Red Cell team track a serial killer who is randomly shooting people in crowded areas. Also, Beth’s life is put in peril when she and Prophet go undercover. 12:00 The Apprentice: Sixteen fresh candidates meet Sir Alan Sugar, who immediately turns them to task with two truckloads of fish and ten-hours of hard sell. 1:10 Auction Squad 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:30 Al Jazeera News 3:30 ADbc 4:00 Kick: Love The One You’re With 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Lyndey And Blair’s Taste Of Greece: Navplio 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Unsinkable Titanic - Everyone knows that an iceberg sank the ‘Unsinkable Titanic’, leaving more than 1500 people to perish in one of the greatest maritime disasters in history. 8:30 Prophets Of Science Fiction: Jules Verne 9:20 Movie: “La Vie En Rose” (M a,l) - In French. Explores the often troubled life of Edith Piaf. While singing on the streets of Paris as a teen, Piaf is discovered by club owner Louis Leplée, and this chance encounter changes her life. Her powerful voice takes her all over the globe, but it can’t guard her from the pain and suffering she must bear. 11:50 Movie: “Carandiru” (MAV a,d,v) - In Portuguese. A gritty, challenging and haunting story based around a violent prison riot and its repercussions in the notorious Carandiru prison in São Paulo, Brazil. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 16

7 CENTRAL

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Surviving The Drought 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Monarch Of The Glen 2:50 Children’s Programs 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Hackney 6:50 Minuscule: Fly Hunting 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Spooks: A Russian terrorist bombing threatens London, and only MI5 double agent and traitor, Connie, has the inside knowledge to stop it. Will she choose to redeem herself? 12:30 The 39 Steps: Richard Hannay, a socialite back from Africa, becomes embroiled in a German plot to steal British war plans and finds himself on the run with an attractive and clever female accomplice. 2:00 The Satanic Verses Affair 3:30 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block 7:30 TBA 8:00 The Voice Australia 8:30 TBA 9:30 Unforgettable 10:30 CSI: NY: “Playing With Matches” - A badly burned corpse turns out to belong to an underground street luge racer, meanwhile the DNA of a man already in prison is found on a dead body. 11:30 Super Rugby Extra Time 12:30 The Whole Truth: “Pilot” (M a) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Natalee Holloway” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Ruby is in trouble and Brax seeks to intervene, Logan tries his luck again with Indi and Harvey meets his daughter, Lottie. 7:30 TBA 9:00 Revenge: “Suspicion” 10:00 How I Met Your Mother: “Karma” 10:30 Happy Endings: “Lying Around / The Code War” When Brad hears that Jane’s old sorority sister is coming for a visit, he lies and says he has a work retreat out of town but he’s actually on ‘staycation’ in a fancy hotel in the city. 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Picture This 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Colour Of Paradise” (G) 2:30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8:30 James May’s Man Lab 9:30 Shameless 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The World Game 12:05 SOS: Kitchen Sink - From the bowels of the kitchen sink comes a dark and tender love - a nightmare come true. 1:05 Living Black 1:35 Welcome To Lagos - This three-part documentary series explores life at the sharp end of one of the most extreme urban environments in the world: Lagos, Nigeria. This eye-opening series shows what life is really like in some of the toughest parts of the world’s fastest growing mega-city. The first episode uncovers life in the Olusosun rubbish dump. Here, around 1000 people live on top of the rubbish in houses built from scrap. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 17

IMPARJA

4:00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Deadly 60 10:30 Stress Buster 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Vivian Bullwinkel: An Australian Heroine 2:50 River Stories 3:00 Childrem’s Programs 6:00 Time Team: Gateholm 6:50 Minuscule: A Butterfly’s Nightmare 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Country Town Rescue 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: 4.50 From Paddington - The final of four Agatha Christie mysteries. With no suspects, no other witnesses and no corpse could Elspeth McGillicuddy really have seen a murder from the window of the 4.50 from Paddington? 10:05 Artscape: Philip Treacy In Conversation With Virginia Trioli 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Hungry Beast: Play 1:05 Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague 2:05 Time Team 3:00 Football: VFL: Round 4 - North Ballarat Vs Williamstown

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block 7:30 The Voice Australia 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Transporter Malfunction” (PG s) 9:30 Top Gear 11:00 Kitchen Nightmares U.S.A.: “Le Bistro” (MA l) - Chef Ramsay visits a “high end” Bistro in Lighthouse Point, FL. 12:00 Men Of A Certain Age: “Can’t Let That Slide” (M l) - Greater twists and tangles mark Joe’s friendship with Manfro. Elsewhere, Owen plants hidden cameras in the dealership to observe the sales staffers’ hidden behaviour; Terry’s date night goes off course. 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Lone Rider” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Guide To The Good Life 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Everyone learns of Sasha’s plans to move and Ruby is angry at Brax’s interference in her case. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: “Answering The Call” - Julie receives a surprise invitation from the charming editor of a local paper Adam Goodman - an offer that will ultimately send her into uncharted waters but is she ready to say ‘yes’? After interviewing two male sparkies, Dave is stunned when an attractive woman arrives for the interview. 9:30 Parenthood: “Politics / Tough Love” Mark invites Sarah to a friend’s engagement party which stirs up a serious conversation about a baby in their future. 10:30 Royal Pains: “Some Pig” 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Family Law” (PG) 2:45 Spaceflies: Galaxy: Our Milky Way 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Indian School: Transcendental Education 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Vince Colosimo 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Last Summer Of La Boyita” (M a,n) - In Spanish. Young Jorgelina feels estranged from her boy-crazy older sister, who has entered adolescence and doesn’t want to hang around with little kids anymore. 12:40 Movie: “Sweet Mud” (MA a,l,s) - In Hebrew, French and English. Set in Israel in the mid-seventies, 12-year-old Dvir Avni navigates between the equality values of his kibbutz and his relationship with his mentally unstable mother. She blames her condition and the suicide of Dvir’s father on the suffocating atmosphere of kibbutz life, whilst the kibbutz members wish to denounce her. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 18

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Deadly 60 10:30 Stress Buster 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 E2: Transport 2:00 Clever Monkeys 2:55 Chilrdren’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Elmore Court, Gloucestershire 6:50 Minuscule: Gather More To Pollinate More 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Wild Life At The Zoo 8:30 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 9:30 Agony Uncles 10:00 At The Movies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Lawrence Leung’s Unbelievable: The Experiment 11:55 Moving Wallpaper 12:20 Movie: “New York, New York” (PG) - Jimmy, a joint-jumpin’ saxophonist and Francine, a wannabe starlet begin a stormy relationship as they try to balance their passions for music and each other. 3:00 Football: SANFL: Round 4 - Central District Vs South Adelaide

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block 8:00 Celebrity Apprentice 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Mentalist 10:30 Unforgettable 11:30 Weeds 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 Men Of A Certain Age: “What Gets You Through The Night” (M v,s) - Owen joins forces with Terry to shoot a new commercial for the dealership. Elsewhere, Joe works to revive his store and rebuild his life, yet past relationships come back to haunt him. 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Perfect Husband” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Guide To The Good Life 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Sasha discovers Felix may not need her, Henri chooses between her career and Casey and Dex gets some ‘bad boy’ coaching. 7:30 TBA 10:30 The Amazing Race 11:30 The Marriage Ref: The Marriage Ref, Tom Papa, introduces us to a married man, Tommy, who is upset his wife Tabitha has found a new love - her Blackberry. Bette Midler discovers the world’s worst dressed gay men who have a dispute neither of them should win and The Office star Craig Robinson lets in the light for a married couple that disagrees on whether the window blinds should be open or closed. 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League 6:45 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Fish Of The Gods 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Africa: Madagascar: Islands Of Monsters 8:30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Alaska 9:35 Civilisation: Is The West History? Property - In this six-part series, historian Niall Ferguson looks at why the West has dominated the rest of the world for so long and questions whether the days of Western ascendancy are coming to an end. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Seven Billiard Tables” (PG) - In Spanish. An engaging drama about the fallout from the death of a billiard hall owner. Angela, a single mother, inherits her father’s decrepit billiards hall and sets about restoring it to its former glory while dealing with old emotional wounds that have re-opened since returning home. 1:10 Movie: “I’m Not Scared” (MA l,a,v) - Young Michele discovers a kidnapped boy kept in a hole in the ground and realises that his family is somehow involved. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 93

SUDOKU No. 93

Your Lucky

If you feel like trying your luck, this would be a good week. Be reasonably careful, stop at the right time, and you will end up with a good profit. Romance. Do your best to sort out a recent misunderstanding with your partner. If the problem is not nipped in the bud it could escalate. Your mood will be fluctuating from moment to moment. At times the week, you may find it difficult to stick to anything. Romance. A powerful aspect to Uranus could bring some significant changes into your love-life over the next few weeks. It will be a while before you realise the full consequences of everything.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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

This will be an excellent time to start a new project. It is important that you are prepared to keep going to the end, however. You have some good ideas, but may not realise just how much stamina you will need to carry them all out. Romance. A very direct comment from your partner will help to clear the air and settle a long-standing uncertainty. You be relieved that you now know where you stand on a crucial issue.

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

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

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

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

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

MUDDY RIVER

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

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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– Stacia Tauscher

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

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

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

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

We worry about what a child will be tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.

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

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

FINDWORD No. 93

Your  Lucky

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

SOLUTIONS No. 93

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

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

A financial matter which has been hanging over you for several weeks should finally be resolved. You will have to think hard to ensure that you get the best deal. Romance. A surprise phone call will put some spark into your social life. It is time for you meet more people and find someone new.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A ﬂexible approach will help you to get what you want. Don’t let other people’s standards prevent you from looking at this from a fresh angle. Romance. A slightly weird remark from your partner could take you by surprise. Don’t judge the situation too soon, however.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You may be feeling a little shyer than normal at the moment. Spend time by yourself if you don’t feel very sociable. Romance. Your relationship may need a little spicing up at the moment. A surprise present for your partner would be very much appreciated.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A telephone call later in the week will bring you into contact with a new friend. You may ﬁnd this person to be surprisingly curious about your life. Romance. You will be extremely sensitive to your partner’s needs at the moment. A get-together later in the week will give them a chance to show their gratitude.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Everything will go well, provided you don’t push things too far. You will be in need of a change, and will probably manage to get most of the things that you ask for. Romance. Don’t let your partner interfere too much in your life. At times this week, you may prefer to have more independence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A long phone call with a friend will help you to understand their position much more clearly. You have been critical of this person recently, possibly for the wrong reasons. Romance. Make sure that you deal with an issue that has come between you and your partner. You must be clear in your own mind about what you want.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) This should be an excellent time for meeting new people, even if you are not feeling to much like it. A get-together later in the week will be especially rewarding. Romance. Someone who has ignored you up until now will be impressed by a generous gesture. You will soon have yet another admirer to contend with!

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A letter from a friend living a long way away will give you food for thought. You may be a little surprised at some of the things which your friend has been up to. Romance. A conﬂict between your own needs and those of your partner will have to be resolved before it gets out of hand. A favourable aspect to Mercury later in the week will help you to communicate especially well together. Make sure that you get to the bottom of this problem.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You will need to look between the lines to work out what has really been going on. Recent events may not have happened in quite the way you think. Romance. Try to be very easy-going on your partner at the moment. They are going through a bit of a rough patch, and need your support. Be especially sensitive later in the week, when there may be a conﬂict over money.

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Position: Child & Family Support Coordinator Location: Thursday Island, Torres Strait Salary Package: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service Industry Award 2010 (SCDS). Community Services Worker Level 4.1 $53,105.00 Works under general Direction of the Office manager and within guidelines and policies set by Mura Kosker Sorority Management Committee you will be required to: • Provide group programs offering support, life-skills and practical parenting education to clients/colleagues • Provide informed Child & Family support to clients • Provide high quality counseling to parents, families, children and groups Desired skills: • Competency in reporting and administrative skills • Project Management & Case Management Skills • Current Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment or ability to acquire • Ability to meet and maintain any current and future relevant legislative benchmark requirements • Current Queensland driver’s licence and ability to obtain and maintain QLD Transport Restricted or General Driver Authorisation • Current Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate/s or ability to acquire Position: Perpetrator Counsellor Location: Thursday Island, Torres Strait Salary Package: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service Industry Award 2010 (SCDS). Community Services Worker Level 6.2 $72,930.00 Works under general Direction of the Office manager and within guidelines and policies set by Mura Kosker Sorority Management Committee and Professional Practice Standards and Principles for “Working with Men who Perpetrate Domestic and Family Violence” you will be required to: • Provide group or individual counselling and support that engages the person using abusive behavior, working towards them being accountable for their behavior and its impact on their partner and children • Provide community education programs to increase the understanding and reduce the tolerance for domestic violence in the Torres Strait communities

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TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEDIA ASSOCIATION INC.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Association will be having its postponed 2011 Annual General Meeting at the Port Kennedy Association Community Hall. Meeting details: Port Kennedy Association Community Hall 64-66 Douglas Street Thursday Island, QLD 4875

Desired skills and qualiﬁcations:

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• Diploma in Counselling • Competency in reporting and administrative skills • Current Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment or ability to acquire • Ability to meet and maintain any current and future relevant legislative benchmark requirements • Current Queensland driver’s licence and ability to obtain and maintain QLD Transport Restricted or General Driver Authorisation • Current Senior First Aid and CPR Certiﬁcate/s or ability to acquire

All members of the Torres Strait Islanders Media Association are invited to attend. If you are unable to attend you are requested to obtain a proxy form by contacting the Finance Manager of the Association without delay so that you may be represented and vote at the meeting.

An application kit can be obtained from Mura Kosker Sorority (07) 4069 1663 or email Manager@MuraKosker.org.au or Reception@MuraKosker.org.au

▪ the receiving of the auditor’s report upon the books and accounts for the preceding ﬁnancial year; and

Applications addressing the position requirements should be submitted to the President by 4.30pm on Friday, May 4, 2012, marked private & conﬁdential.

▪ the appointment of an auditor for the period of a 3 (three) year term

Regina Turner - President PO Box 148, Thursday Island Q 4875

Matters to be addressed: ▪ the receiving of the management committee’s report and the statement of income and expenditure, assets and liabilities and mortgages, charges and securities affecting the property of the association for the preceding ﬁnancial year; and

▪ the election of members of the management committee; and

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COMMUNITY

Badges of honour presented for Mothers Union PALM Sunday was a proud day for four local Torres Strait Islander women who received their 25 years of service badge for time spent in the international charity, Mothers Union. Mrs Sania Mabo, Mrs Telita Pearson, Cathleen Mosby and Annie Peters were presented their badges at the Palm Sunday service at the All Souls Quetta Memorial Cathedral by vice president of the Torres Strait region Salu Blanco. Mrs Sania Mabo said it was very rewarding work. “We care for those who are lost in life, helping them with food, prayer and visiting with the eldery,” she said.

Ladies proudly wearing their badges standing with Bishop Saibo Mabo.

SHINE A LIGHT

Shine a light on our history

On our history

WHAT is the connection between Wikileaks and Thursday Island? According to a New Yorker proﬁle on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: “The name Assange is thought to derive from Ah Sang, or Mr Sang, a Chinese emigre who settled on Thursday Island in the early 1800s and whose descendants later moved to the continent.” Ah Sang is not a surname. Chinese people add the preﬁx “Ah” when calling someone by their given name. If your name is John, they would call you “Ah John”. So most likely, “Ah Sang” was what they called someonee with the given name “Sang”.Julian Assange: “My father’s surname is Assange. According to my father, on his side I am part chinese and part Thursday Island. My grandfather’s surname was George Assange and his father before him was also George, surname Ah-Sang. According to my father, my grandfather was a nightclub singer who changed his name to Assange because it sounded French and he would be more readily accepted among his peers. I believe my great grandfather travelled to Australia for the 1800s gold rush.” The accompanying photo is part of a short memoir of Gloria Asange, printed in the Cairns Post in September 2003. It shows Asange children, most likely on Thursday Island or Hammond Island. They lived on both islands at different times. Does anyone recognise these kids, or know the family history of Ah Sang, Asange or Assange in the Torres Strait?

The Asange children - Bert, Mary, Josie, Bill, Gloria and Shiela and (inset) Josie Asange - on Thursday Island.

Who was Bach of Bach Beach? In our ﬁrst Shine A Light column (November 16, 2011) we asked when, and why, the bay near Battery Point was named ‘Bach Beach’. Brother Barry Lamb writes: “Joseph Bach was a Catholic priest on Thursday Island for 23 years, who eventually became a bishop. He was born in France in 1872 but after becoming Catholic Parish Priest of TI in 1904 became an Australian citizen in 1907. He was appointed Chaplain 4th Class in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in 1909 for service at

Fishing industry leads charge on net bycatch QUEENSLAND fishermen are have been modifying their fishing behind a new research project to gears to reduce the risk of tangling reduce the risk of tangling species dugong and turtles. such as dugongs and turtles in “Preliminary trials tell us that their nets. different net types can significantly The project is being headed reduce the chance of entanglement by James Cook University’s of large bycatch species. As part Centre for Sustainable Tropical of the project we will design and Fisheries and Aquaculture and trial a few options to find the best funded by the Fisheries Research outcome,” he said. and Development Corporation Conservation and management (FRDC) on behalf of the Austral- groups are increasingly concerned ian Government. about the status of large marine Project leader Mr David Welch life such as dugong, marine turtles from JCU said that the main aim and dolphins. of the project was to identify net Although interactions between designs that decrease the likeli- these animals and fishing gear is hood of species of conservation very low, the fishing industry want concern getting caught, while to do all they can to continuously improving safety and maintaining improve their practices and gear the fishing efficiency for target to achieve this. species such as barramundi. The research will be conducted “The idea behind this research this year in the inshore waters came directly from fishers who around Townsville and in Moreton Page 16 Torres News 11 - 17 April 2012

Mrs Sania Mabo receiving her 25-year badge of service from vice president of the Torres Strait region Salu Blanco.

Bay. Fisheries Queensland manager Mark Lightowler said commercial fishers have significant pressures placed on them to fish in ways that protect the environment and continually reduce impacts onanimals such as dugong. “Leaders in the fishing industry should be commended for taking the initiative to change fishing practices to minimiseimpacts on dugong and other protected species,” Mr Lightowler said. The project is a partnership of fisheries scientists from JCU and scientists and managers from Fisheries Queensland, commercial fishers from the Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association and Queensland Seafood Industry Association, as well as managers from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Thursday Island. He would have had a lot to do with the Australian sailors and troops on TI at the time of the First World War as he was on TI in the capacity of military/ naval chaplain for the entire course of the war. Sadly, when he was appointed a bishop in 1927 and given a great send-off from TI, his biographer says “ he was not a great success in that position” and in a most unusual move he sought to be relieved of this duty. That request was granted. He spent his last 10 years as chaplain to a Sisters’ convent in Bowral, NSW until his death in 1943. Information gleaned from Littleton, James, Sacred Heart Mission Torres Strait, 1884-1967, published by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Fyshwick, A.C.T., 2009.” PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT: Catholic priest Joseph Bach spent 23 years on Thursday Island, and Bach Beach was

named in his honour. Correction: Shine a Light, Torres News, February 29, page 13: Jack ‘Pony’ Panuel was reported as skippering the Cape York Pearling Company boat Acspia. The correct name for the lugger is Hespia.

Our beautiful baby Baby Fiona Namai with her mother Kasai from Papua New Guinea at Thursday Island Hospital. Fiona was born in March 31, 2012, tipping the scales at 3610g and 49cm long. She will return to PNG in three weeks to her sister Decom and father Kalcl. PHOTO: MELINDA TUPLING

2012 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ELECTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNCILS 28 APRIL 2012 TORRES STRAIT ISLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA REGIONAL COUNCIL

Mayoral Election

The candidates for the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Election on Saturday 28 April 2012 in ballot paper order are:

Having received only one nomination to fill the vacancy of Mayor to represent this local government, under the provisions of Section 34(1) of the Local Government Act 2011, Frederick GELA, is taken to have been elected as Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.

Councillor Election

The candidates for the Torres Strait Island Regional Council Election on Saturday 28 April 2012 in ballot paper order are:

Division 3

Division 10

Division 4

PEARSON, Francis MOSBY, Phillemon

SAM, Jockton ANIBA, Chelsea ENOSA, Ron WHAP, Terrence FELL, Keith

Division 5

BAIRA, Horace GUIVARRA, Wayne

Division 6

BOSUN, David SAVAGE, Saila

Division 7

KRIS, John COLEMAN, Charles LUI, Kiwat

LUI, Willie BILLY, Ted

Division 11

Division 13

BERO, Florianna STEPHEN, Jerry

Division 14

BEDFORD, Kenneth GELA, Jimmy Joe

Division 15

NOAH, Aven Stanley DAY, Ron

Division 8

SABATINO, Mario TURNER, Regina

Division 9

MACKIE, Walter LUI, Getano

Mayoral Election

TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL The candidates for the Torres Shire Council Election on Saturday 28 April 2012 in ballot paper order are:

Mayoral Election

CHARLIE, Bernard ELU, Joseph ANIBA, Jeffrey

MOAR-MALONE, Vonda BIN TAHAL, Napcia STEPHEN, Napau Pedro HARRY, Abigail

Councillor Election

The candidates for the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Election on Saturday 28 April 2012 in ballot paper order are:

Division 1

NONA, Gina MARA, Anthony SALEE, Dale BAGIE, Robert

KETCHELL, Allan DAVID, Ned LOBAN, Yen N. LAIFOO, Ron SABATINO, Ilario WASAGA, Elizah SEEKEE, Liberty ABEDNEGO, John Stephen WIGNESS, Willie

Division 3

NEWMAN, Edward DANIEL, Soraya WILLIAMS, Reginald

Division 4

BOND, Colin LIFU, Trevor BOND, Michael

Division 5

REUBEN, Colina GEBADI, Benjamin Having received only one nomination to ÀOO WKH YDFDQF\ RI &RXQFLOORU WR UHSUHVHQW Division 2 of this local government, under the provisions of Section 34(1) of the Local Government Act 2011, Dennis GETAWAN, is taken to have been elected as Councillor for Division 2 of the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council.

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Having received only one nomination to ÀOO WKH YDFDQF\ RI &RXQFLOORU WR UHSUHVHQW each of the below Divisions of this local government, under the provisions of Section 34(1) of the Local Government Act 2011: Division 1 — Dimas TOBY, is taken to have been elected as Councillor for Division 1 of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. Division 2 — Joel GAIDEN, is taken to have been elected as Councillor for Division 2 of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. Division 12 — Ted NAI, is taken to have been elected as Councillor for Division 12 of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.

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SPORT & HEALTH

The long shadow of chronic disease risk

Tabua Oui scores a try.

Tabua Oui about to play the ball.

A half century in footy? Oui! By ALF WILSON SCORING a half century is not all that uncommon but still a great achievement in any form of cricket but is rarely heard of in rugby league matches. Howeverm a footballer of Darnley Island descent did just that in round one of the Palm Island domestic rugby league competition which kicked off on March 31. Champion back Tabua Oui was a star when he scored an amazing 54 points - courtesy of seven tries and 13 goals when his side Mount Bentley Raiders defeated Hornets 92-22 at the Palm football oval. Playing in the centres, Oui totally dominated for Raiders which re-entered the competition after a break last season. When the Torres News spoke to the 25-yearold Oui on April 2 he downplayed his amazing performance. “I wasn’t very fit and if I had been would have scored at least 10 tries. My grandfather was from Darnley and I am closely associated with the Torres Strait,” he said. His father is the late and great Palm Island back Hector Poynter. Both father and son were named in the all-time best Legends of League team from Palm Island

which did include players of Torres Strait Islander heritage. Others to star in the Raiders’ handsome victory were players of Torres Strait Islander descent in Frank Baira who scored two tries, Caleb Geia, Costa Sam, and Josh Baira who each crossed for one four pointer. Oui is well known to Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) after having competed strongly at the 2011 Dan Ropeyarn carnival at Bamaga. Many of the players in the Palm Island Barracudas side were of Darnley descent on one side of their family line, and they made a gruelling 1347km bus trip to get there. Co-organiser of that team and coach of the Raiders is Ben Nomo who is of Torres Strait Islander descent and also has strong family ties with the NPA. Players who made the marathon to Bamaga included Tabua Oui, Caleb Oui, Costa Sam, David Sam, Frank Baira, Thomas Oui jnr, Stanley Fraser, Lleyton Sam, Ralph Watson, Ben Namoa jnr and Selwyn Seaton. The good news is that most of the players will be travelling to Badu in June for the Island of Origin series. Tabua Oui.

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“That means a large proportion of us are not getting around to being active for the recommended 30 minutes a day,” she said. “A sedentary lifestyle is increasingly recognised as being bad for your health as it can contribute to many chronic diseases, as well an increasing the risk of early death. Almost 80 per cent of Australians usually spend more than three hours a day sitting during their leisure time, whether they exercise enough or not.” Ms Trute said this was why a flexible healthy lifestyle program such as Swap It, Don’t Stop It was so important to encourage people to start making small simple food and activity changes for better health. “Queensland’s peak health organisations support Swap It because it enables individuals to choose everyday swaps that fit their lifestyle to help manage their weight, eat well and be more active,” she said. For information on how to become a ‘Swapper,’ visit www.swapit.gov.au. Diabetes Queensland, the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council Queensland and Nutrition Australia Qld collaboratively support the national Swap It, Don’t Stop It campaign through their Queensland Non-Government Organisations’ Swap It Program.

Cost stops dental treatment WHILE nearly 60% of adult Australians visited the dentist in the year before a national dental survey was conducted, one in three say they avoid or delay dental visits because of the cost, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Among dentate adults (those with at least one or more natural teeth) who visited in the previous 12 months, about 56% went for a dental check-up and 44% for a

dental problem at their most recent visit. Only one in five who made a dental visit in the previous year said that cost prevented them undergoing recommended treatment. The report, Oral health and use of dental services: Findings from the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey 2008, is based on interviews with a random sample of 6600 Australian adults. AIHW spokesperson Dr Jane Harford said the

report findings showed that affordability of dental care was a prominent factor for those Australians who did not make a dental visit. Dentate adults with affordability difficulties were less likely to have visited a dentist in the past 12 months. ‘These adults were also more likely to visit for a dental problem than a check-up, and were more likely to require treatment, especially extraction of teeth,’ Dr Harford said.

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A NEW report showing most Australians have at least one preventable risk factor for chronic disease is a wake-up call for individual action. Diabetes Queensland chief executive Michelle Trute said the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s new report, Risk factors contributing to chronic disease, painted a comprehensive and disturbing picture of Australian lifestyle behaviours that contribute to obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. “The evidence is clear - 90 per cent of people have at least one risk factor and over half of all Australian adults have two or three risk factors. Of course, the more risk factors you have, the greater the likelihood of developing a chronic disease,” she said. “Diet, for example, is a very common risk factor for chronic disease, with over 90 per cent of Australians failing to eat enough vegetables each day, and only half consuming enough fruit. “The recommended daily intake is five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit.” Ms Trute said the report showed around 60 per cent of Australians did not do enough physical exercise to maintain good body weight and healthy bones and muscles.

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By ALF WILSON STAR North Queensland Cowboys fullback Matt Bowen is hopeful of gaining Queensland State of Origin and Australian Test selection this season but his main priority is helping his side win NRL games and reach the finals. Bowen made the comments on March 30 at Townsville’s Ronald McDonald House which provides accommodation for families from remote areas when they visit sick relatives at the nearby hospital. The flyer from Hope Vale Aboriginal Community was delighted to become a community ambassador for Ronald McDonald House. “Every NRL footballer wants to play in State of Origin and Tests and fingers crossed I will this season. But I want to be part of a Cowboys side which wins games and gets two points each week,” he said. In round four the previous weekend the Cowboys were disappointing when they lost 20-14 to underdogs Cronulla Sharks. They were preparing for the April 2 game against the Canberra Raiders in the National capital. It was announced during Bowen’s visit that stage two of the Ronald McDonald House would be open in July which would increase the number of rooms for families from 12 to 24. Ronald McDonald House spokeswoman Emma Meeking said Bowen’s decision to be an ambassador would increase the profile of the facility. Whilst there Bowen met staff, volunteers and families who are currently using the facilities and inspected construction of stage two. “This is a great community thing and helps many families including a lot of Indigenous ones including

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By JESSICA SAXTON THERE’S the sound of bare feet thundering across a freshly mown field as one of the Bamaga Primary students hurtles past, grasping a red and yellow football for dear life. “Quick, get rid of it!” shouts Jarrod Harbrow, of the Gold Coast Suns AFL Team, as the child passes the footy, narrowly avoiding a crash tackle from another student. The kids are barely up to the players’ knees, with grins, too big for their mouths, stretched across their faces. Adoring hands reach out to hold and to climb upon their heroes as they seize the opportunity for a kick around at the New Mapoon AFL Oval. It’s fun and games, but students also had the opportunity to meet the players in the classroom earlier that day, as a part of the No Boundaries Program. The program is jointly run by ALF KickStart and Cape York AFL, in close partnership with the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, to encourage kids to attend school and participate in sport. Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council chief executive Stuart Duncan said it was a tall order to boost attendance in remote areas, but definitely an important one. “It’s great to have the guys up here,” Mr Duncan said. “It’s so important that we support these educational and health programs.” Players Jarrod Harbrow, Liam Patrick, Zac Smith and Harley Bennell, along with Cape York AFL’s Dwayne Bosen, also paid a visit to the council chambers to recognise the partnership with the council and their support of the No Boundaries Program. NPARC Mayor Joseph Elu welcomed the Suns’ trip to the NPA. “NPARC is very supportive of active sports programs for our children and youth, we would like to thank Cape York AFL for the program they run here,” Cr Elu said as he accepted a framed Suns Jersey presented by Jarrod Harbrow. “We hope the players’ message of healthy living is heard and acted on by the youth up here.” It’s hard to tell who enjoyed the visit most, the kids or the players. Though as the sun sank behind the goal posts and the game settled to a chat on the grass, there were only moments left and nothing more to say. Actions speak louder than words, and with their parting waves, the players left their legacy to the children until their next visit.

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