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19 - 25 October 2011 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 986 • $2.00 inc. GST

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Elite NRL Sydney Bulldogs back Ben Barba runs on to Ken Brown Oval for Boigu team Malu Kiwai at the start of the Zenadth Kes Cup Final on Sunday, October 9. Malu Kiwai claimed the 2011 trophy with a victory over Badu Baiywa. PHOTO: MARK ROY Full story >> page 24

Bligh calls on PM to back autonomy

By MARK ROY THE Prime Minister has been called to the table for discussions on self-governance with Torres Strait leaders after Queensland Premier Anna Bligh wrote to Julia Gillard seeking talks on autonomy in the Torres Strait (read the letter on page 8).

The move was roundly applauded by

elders and leaders in the Torres Strait, with Torres Strait Islander Regional Council (TSIRC) Mayor Fred Gela and Torres Shire Council (TSC) Mayor Pedro Stephen reaffirming the desire for self-governance in the region.

Mr Gela said with Ms Bligh’s support, Islanders had moved one step closer to becoming “masters of our own destiny”.

In her letter last week Ms Bligh outlined the views raised with her at the Community Cabinet on Thursday Island on August 28, and the “aspiration of Torres Strait residents for greater political autonomy”.

“I understand this desire and have offered my Government’s support for the decision of the Torres Strait in pursuit of

this outcome,” Ms Bligh wrote.

She told Ms Gillard she supported calls by the Torres Strait Regional Authority, Mayor Stephen and Mayor Gela for local, state and federal governments to form a working group to implement models which had been the subject of community consultation.

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Tagai State College students present the artworks to AMSA Thursday Island community liaison officer Adrian Davidson and Master of the Pacific Responder Mike Colettis. (Photo of Pacific Responder centre).

By MARK ROY ART students at Tagai State College on Thursday Island have created a special folio of work to decorate the walls of the supertug Pacific Responder, which anchored for a few days in Thursday Island harbour recently.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), which has a history of supporting Tagai College, supplied linocut equipment and art supplies for students to produce the artworks.

AMSA Thursday Island community liaison officer Adrian Davidson said the idea for the project had been born out of a conversation with the master of the Pacific Responder about 18 months ago.

“We wanted the works to have a maritime safety theme,” Mr Davidson said.

Because when it came to decking out the ship’s accommodation, master of the supertug Mike Colettis said he didn’t want

any old artwork.

“We could have gotten artwork or posters from Cairns, but we wanted something that would represent the crew’s unique association with the Torres Strait,” Mr Colettis said.

Tagai College arts manager Jenny Millen said the students were shown the process of lino printing, which has become synonymous with the Torres Strait through the award-winning works by local artists.

Through Arts Queensland, a grant was made available for two Torres Strait artists, Billy Missi and Joel Sam, to visit Tagai College secondary campus on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, to run a lino printing workshop involving students from years 10, 11 and 12.

The visiting artists and teacher Davina Kelly directed the students over two days in the process of producing a finished lino print, she said.

Students perform traditional dance on the deck of the Pacific Responder. PHOTOS: MARK ROY

“The Year 10 students worked the hardest out of all the seniors,” Ms Millen said.

The Tagai art students turned out on Friday, October 7 for the presentation of the works to the ship’s master at the Engineers Wharf.

Accompanied with music from staff from the college, they performed traditional dances on the foreshore, before going on a tour of the ship and performing a traditional dance for the crew on deck.

Mr Colettis said the trip in to Thursday Island harbour was an unusual departure for the supertug, which patrols the Great Barrier Reef 24 hours a day, seven days a week, pulling ships of coral reefs, responding to oil spills, emergency towing of stricken vessels, and dealing with ships that catch fire.

“Bringing the Pacific Responder in here is not something that usually happens, and has taken some planning,” Mr Colettis said.

The ship, commissioned in 2006, is a

whisker under 64 metres in length and draws 5.1 metres.

While its maximum speed is only 14 knots, it has 7,200 bhp (5220Kw) of pulling power and It has two independently controlled rudders.

In February this year, the Pacific Responder rescued two crew members of the fishing vessel Wanda after their vessel sank about 55 nautical miles east of Horn Island.

Mr Colettis said the 10 crew worked five weeks on and five weeks off, and while their cabins were spacious compared with Navy cabins, the walls were a little bare.

“The crew will value this artwork very much,” he said.

He thanked the students for their artwork, and for their dance performance.

“I’ve seen Torres Strait traditional dancing before on TV, but this is the first time I’ve seen it in real life, and I would like to thank the students for that,” Mr Colettis said.

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19 - 25 October 2011

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Jimi Bani to star in Mabo movie TORRES Strait Islander Jimi Bani has been chosen to star in a telemovie about Eddie Mabo, to be shot on location on Mer (Murray Island) with local actors and extras.

Local auditions were held at the 4MW radio station premises on Thursday Island on August 19, and the production has gone on to attract some of Australia finest actors.

The telemovie, to screen on ABC1 in 2012, tells the true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.

Casting director Anousha Zarkesh said Jimi Bani (The Straits, R.A.N) will star as Eddie Koiki Mabo,

Deborah Mailman (Offspring, Rush, The Secret Life of Us) will play his wife Bonita, alongside Colin Friels (The Eye of the Storm, Bastard Boys), William McInnes (East West 101, Curtin), Miranda Otto (The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King, Cashmere Mafia, South Solitary), Ewen Leslie (Love My Way, Kokoda) and Tom Budge (Bran Nue Dae, The Pacific, East of Everything).

Mabo, which goes into production on October 24, is the David-and-Goliath story of Mer Islander Eddie Mabo, who spearheaded the High Court challenge that once and for all overturned terra

Jimi Bani will play Eddie Mabo in an upcoming telemovie to be shot on location on Mer. nullius - and resulted in the recognition of native title in Australia.

ABC TV Head of Fiction Carole Sklan said the movie told not only of an epic battle, but also a love story.

"At the heart of the struggle is the tender love

story of Mabo and his wife, Bonita, the woman he met as a teenager, loved for 30 years and with whom he raised 10 children," Carole said.

"It tells of the deep love and partnership that sustained their fight to change the face of Australia forever."

Eddie Mabo was shocked to discover the land on Mer (Murray Island), passed down to him over 15 generations, was not legally his.

So began the immense battle to get Australian law to recognise traditional land rights. The 10-year struggle came at great personal cost to Eddie and his family.

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Gela: Autonomy model already decided Strait were not seeking to secede from the Commonwealth. “We are not calling for independence - we want to remain as Australians,� Mr Gela said. “What we are trying to achieve is government in our own right, to elect people who represent our interests through policies developed by an elected arm and tailored to the situation we actually experience. “There is a need for us to have federal representation, because TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela speaking outside the Queensland Parliament as a part of Queensland, we are last week. PHOTO: STEFAN ARMBRUSTER only one of many priorities of the Continued from page 1.

Queensland government.

Mr Gela said the preferred model was a two-tiered “Being a territory government in our own right, government, with a federal level and a Torres Strait we would be the only priority.� territory level, mirroring the Queensland state govAt the Community Cabinet meeting in August, Mr ernment but with only one house of parliament.

Stephen told the Torres News the “time was right� for “The model has been developed and designed the Torres Strait to move towards autonomy, with a over the years with a series of community consulta- report on the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal tions, beginning in 1997 with the New Deal and and Torres Strait Islander people due to be put to Ms continuing in 2001 with the implementation of the Gillard in December this year.

Bamaga Accord,� Mr Gela said.

And while constitutional change was now on the “Over a three-year period, elected representatives agenda, Mr Stephen said the initial steps towards in the TSRIC, the TSRA and the TSC have held self-governance could progress without the need for community discussions facilitated by the two mayors a referendum, starting with the amalgamation of the in the region.� shires in the Torres Strait.

Now was not the time to be talking about “differ“That can happen immediately, without going ent ideologies�, he said. to a state referendum that is a prerequisite of Ms Bligh said while she was open to considering establishing a territory,� Mr Stephen said the proposed model, the funding implications of However he said he hoped proposed discussions Queensland withdrawing its public services would between local, state and federal governments be “very significant�. could shed light on a preferred option “that can be One “hybrid model� suggested by Ms Bligh actioned immediately�. would see the Torres Strait Islands constituted as a “I agree with the Premier that we need desperself-governing territory, but with the Queensland and ately to move past more convoluted Government the Australian governments continuing to provide processes and implement the Move of Greater services under a formal arrangement.

Autonomy for the Torres Strait,� Mr Stephen She said a referendum should be considered prior said. to any legislative action “as a means of confirming “We have autonomy right now as Indigenous residents’ views�. peoples of this region in our own right, we just need Mr Gela said there should not be any discussion to tidy our house with a suitable structure that give about what model to adopt. us a form of self government and more transparent “The Torres Strait people have spoken,� he public accountability. And as soon as we consolidate said. as a cohesive community with a suitable governing “I must emphasise there has already been a body, the public fears of uncertainty around our process of consultation. We need an implementation democratic rights as Queenslanders and Australians committee, comprised of state federal and council can be alleviated.� members, to map out the journey and provide traction He said an autonomous territory-style governto this expression of political will.� ment would address the “great impost� of duplicated Mr Gela reiterated that the people of the Torres costs in the public sector.

said: "This is an iconic story in the tradition of great Australian tales how a man and his wife and mates profoundly changed the nation with the bloody- minded belief that the truth would prevail," Rachel said.

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Strong wills and strong skills bring rewards

By MARK ROY IT wasn’t quite the Deadlys, but the Torres Strait Recognition Awards 2011, certainly brought forward some deadly talent on what was a positive and energising experience for all who attended.

The 150 nominees, sponsors, trainers, employers and community members who turned out to the catering area of the Tagai TAFE College on Thursday Island enjoyed the food, drink and celebrations, but more importantly gave recognition and respect to the award nominees and winners.

Tagai College Hospitality students put on a great spread - the oysters kilpatrick certainly did it for me - while Radio 4MW broadcast proceedings across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.

Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, who gave the opening address on the night, congratulated the sponsors and companies who made the event possible.

He also gave special thanks to organisers David Collins from Queensland Apprenticeship Services and Mark England from Enterprise Management Group.

The pair have worked hard over the past few months to bring Torres Strait employers together for the inaugural night of awards.

Mr Collins said while the night had set the benchmark, he expected it to be

bigger and better next year.

“We’ve already been approached by three new sponsors who want to be involved,” Mr Collins said.

“The support from the community has been excellent.

Eight award winners were recognised on the night.

One of the judges, Justin Langford from QBuild, said while all award winners were highly deserving, the example of Luke Sabatino - winner of the Ken O’Brien Achievers Award.

- showed what could be achieved through sheer strength of will.

“Luke had met a crossroad in his life and decided to take the positive path and make something of his life,” Mr Langford said.

“He did three months unpaid labour with the Torres Shire Council to prove himself before the council employed him. Hopefully it will lead to a traineeship.”

Mr Entsch said he would continue to support the Torres Strait Recognition Awards.

“There is a wealth of talent in the Torres Strait and the potential for employment and training is enormous,” Mr Entsch said.

“Winners from the Torres Strait awards have a pathway to the state and national Training Awards in Brisbane and Canberra.

“Congratulations to the winners and to the sponsors, employers and trainers who made the night possible.”

Daniel Abednego, John Dorante, Joseph Passi, Serena Marou, Warren Entsch, William Fauid, Luke Sabatino and Jeff Steed.

Tagai TAFE head of campus Mark Hutton, Inspirational Employee in Training Award winner Serena Marou with her mother at the awards night.

NPA men’s shed now open for business LOCAL councils and traditional owners and Indigenous enterprises have joined in supporting the opening of Queensland’s newest Men’s Shed in New Mapoon.

Representing the Community Services Minister, Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said the Men’s Shed program would provide support to men of the Northern Peninsula region communities of New Mapoon, Bamaga, Injinoo, Seisia and Umagico to improve their health and wellbeing.

“This new building gives the Men’s Shed program a permanent home; a place for men to continue the great work being done,” Mr O’Brien said.

“They can go to the shed and work on projects and activities

to help the communities, whilst sharing their stories and supporting each other, improving their skills, confidence and self esteem.”

The Queensland Government would provide $141,298 to continue the Men’s Shed program until June 30, 2012, he said.

“Local councils, traditional owners and Indigenous enterprises have all supported this great initiative, with the Men’s Shed reaching out to men in all five communities.”

Mr O’Brien said the Men’s Shed would see men engaging in cultural activities in their local communities, as well as growing vegetables, and working on projects such as repairs, computer skills and wildlife projects.

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in getting this project up and running over the past two years,” he said.

Community Services Minister Karen Struthers said about 60 men’s shed organisations in Queensland are members of the Australian Men’s Shed Association.

“The growth of the men’s shed movement shows the increasing awareness that men and women have distinct health needs and concerns,” Ms Struthers said.

“I’m a big supporter of men’s sheds and I look forward to watching them grow in Queensland with the full support of the State Government.”

The NPA Men’s Shed project is jointly-funded by the Queensland Government and the Federal Government.

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AA can help you give up the grog

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THUMBS UP to the Torres Shire Council boys for the excellent job you’re doing on the drains. Keep up the good work.

Queensland Health director of Mental Health Dr Lynne Ridgway with Dr Vanda Rounsefell at last week’s Alcoholics Anonymous public information luncheon.

By MARK ROY THE community-based help group Alcoholics Anonymous hosted a public information luncheon last week to raise awareness of their role.

The luncheon at the Torres Shire Council community meeting room coincided with National Mental Health Day on Monday, October 10.

The AA group has been holding meetings on Thursday Island since around January this year.

And while the information session aimed to give the group a higher profile, the group’s members remained strictly anonymous.

Visiting general practitioner Dr Vanda Rounsefell said members remained anonymous in the media so others would not be deterred from seeking help through fear of public disclosure. “It is really important to have confidentiality and to build trust,� Dr Rounsefell said. “In order for AA to be visible, non-alcoholics speak to the media on behalf of AA, so members can remain anonymous.�

Dr Rounsefell, a trustee emeritus of the organisation and ex-national chair of the board, said there were about 1800 AA meetings every week around Australia, and more than 20,000 members.

“In order for AA to grow it has to recruit new members, either by advertising or making professional contacts, be it in the area of health, corrections services, defence, community groups, corporations or the media,� she said. “But word of mouth is another way that people are drawn to AA, having seen or heard from somebody who was a complete mess turn into a functioning human being.�

She said it was important for people to know that the support network was there for them if they wanted to give up alcohol. “The 12 steps are fundamental to success, but hearing other people’s stories is often a chance for people to identify with others, and experience this as a life-changing event,� she said.

People in meetings report losing jobs, friendships, and not being able to hold a relationship together, because, as one AA member puts it: “It was always the grog I was going home to, not the person.�

The Thursday Island beginners group gets together on Mondays at 5.30pm at the Uniting Church on Douglas Street.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no fees for AA membership or services.

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our local community as well as a large number of tourists visiting through the ‘winter’ months. “We have purchased a coffee machine and we have set a goal to buy a trailer or food van to use at community events, sporting venues and the local sports complex, where we will sell coffee and tea, cold drinks, and barbecue our sausages.�

Mrs Shepherd said: “The members of the Rotary Club of Thursday Island have, since we were founded here on the island over a decade ago, worked hard throughout each year to support the people of our community. “For the size of our membership and our location, we believe that we have made a significant contribution to the people of

the Torres Strait, to those in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea and internationally through volunteering and donations. “As a club, we have a desire to test our limits and raise even more money for our work to continue both here and abroad. “However, we are unable to reach our potential without the help of other Rotarians. “Our club needs the financial help of others to see this project become a reality. If any club is willing and able to support ours to locate and purchase a suitable vehicle, we would be very grateful,� Mrs Shepherd said.

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The news of the success of the Torres Strait Recognition Awards held on Thursday, October 6 on Thursday Island has travelled across the nation. These inaugural Awards conceived by Queensland Apprenticeship Services and delivered in partnership with Enterprise Management Group took place during National Skills Week.

Event organisers David Collins from Queensland Apprenticeship Services and Mark England from Enterprise Management Group are both thrilled with the outcome of the event. In preparation for some months, they formed a committee of Torres Strait employers and committed individuals who developed the event to promote and recognise the training and employment opportunities in the Torres Strait region.

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Collins and England. Both have lived and breathed the event opportunity for the last 12 months and to see the spectacular success of the evening is absolutely fantastic and very gratifying they said.

Federal Member for Leichhardt and committed supporter of the people of the Torres Strait, Warren Entsch, opened the evening echoing the optimism and excitement of the 150 strong guests. He said that the potential available to the training and employment sector of the region is enormous. He further stressed the opportunity and ability of winners of the Recognition awards to progress to the Queensland and then Australian Training Awards in Canberra. He concluded with resounding applause from guests when he declared that "this event will become a part of the Torres Strait and will get bigger each year". He applauded also the work of Collins and England and the

support of the companies they represent as well as the many sponsors who helped to make it possible.

Many entries were received with twenty four finalists selected resulting in judges declaring eight Awards winners who were present to receive trophies and certificates on the evening. Guests were entertained with excellent local music and delectable cuisine developed by Tagai College Hospitality students. Radio 4MW broadcast the event live to the Torres Strait and northern Cape York Region.

Several new sponsors as well as existing sponsors have already approached event organisers regarding their involvement in the 2012 Torres Strait Recognition Awards.

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Defence scholar tours east coast sites LAVERT Gela from Tagai State College on Thursday Island has joined other students from across Australia for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to look at key defence recruitment and trade training schools.

Lavert, a Defence Technical Scholarship winner, was chosen to participate in the Defence Technical Experience, getting a first-hand look at the training schools.

The Defence Experience tour started in Canberra on Monday, October 3, and ended at HMAS Cerberus Melbourne on Friday, October 7, via Wagga Wagga and Bandiana.

In between, the students took in activities at the RAAF base at Wagga Wagga, and its School of Technical Trades, Kapooka Recruit Training, and the Bandiana Army Logistics Centre.

Lavert and others met with trainees and staff, seeing other recruits

undergoing training, and gained an understanding of recruit instruction and an experience of living ‘on base’.

At Kapooka, they also toured a Chapel built by Army Technical Trades 20 years ago.

Scholarships were awarded to 1500 Year 11 and 12 students this year, with Year 11 students eligible for $2000 and Year 12 students $3000.

Scholarship recipients are not required to apply to enter the Australian Defence Force on completion of their secondary education, but the tour aims to foster a genuine interest in ADF technical trade careers.

The 2011 program received in excess of 2000 applications from students interested in pursuing a technical trade career in the Navy, Army or Air Force, with the tours attracting 350 successful applications from successful Year 11 students.

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The Cape continues to draw visitors, with Cape York 4WD tour operators providing a variety packages and price points making the area more accessible, she said.

“It is in part thanks to the well-established reputation of Cape York as one of Australia’s last great wilderness regions that the Cape still commands a healthy profile as an iconic destination.

“At the end of the day the region must still compete with destinations both here and overseas for market share, TTNQ, TQ and individual operators such as ourselves continue to invest in promotional efforts to help ensure we maintain a strong presence in the vacation arena.”

Ms Connor said while she was optimistic about next year’s season, there were no certainties.

“We just want to make sure we can maintain the highest level of service and remain a viable operation,” she said.

“It is ultimately a balancing act.

“Our main indicators point to a high level of interest in visiting Cape York and Thursday Island in 2012, yet with so many external factors it remains a wait-andsee.

“Peddells Thursday Island Tours is a home-grown company dedicated to improving passenger ferry travel for the local community, business travellers and holiday makers, and we focus on a long-term outlook, building capacity and ensuring we are ready for the demands and challenges of tomorrow.”

Peddells offer discounts to Concession Card holders, reducing the cost of travel by fifty percent.

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Tourist numbers fall in 2011, but visitors happy A FORECAST drop in tourist numbers turned into a reality for tour operators in the the Torres Strait this season.

Speaking at the end of the tourist season this month, Peddell’s sales and marketing manager Christine Connor said a variety of factors had contributed to the downturn.

“Factors include the direct and indirect impact of the floods and ongoing uncertainty resulting from the global financial crisis, especially for self-funded retirees, who represent a significant portion of visitors to the area,” Ms Connor said.

“We are thrilled to once again report high levels of satisfaction from holidaymakers that made the trip up the Cape and across to Thursday Island this year, with many adding the Horn Island WWII experience and some also including the Kazu Pearl Culture farm tour in their visit.

“However the 2011 visitor season overall was somewhat brief and unremarkable owing to

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With tourist numbers down due to a range of factors, tour operators say those who made the trek to the iconic Torres Strait and NPA were satisfied with the experience.

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Nominations for 2012 Australia Day Awards As part of the annual Australia Day celebrations hosted by the Torres Shire Council, and to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012, members of our community are invited to recognise the achievements of others and complete the appropriate forms available at Council’s Reception for the following awards:

Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Community Event of the Year

Correction

Achievement Medallions Achievement - Cultural - Sport - Competition Achievement Awards Achievement - Sponsor - Appreciation - Participation These awards are deserving of individuals who have made significant contributions to our community.

IBIS chairman Peter Rice, Pastor John Adidi, and IBIS chief executive Ian Copeland at the opening of the IBIS Bamaga Supermarket to unveil a memorial plaque in recognition of the late Mr Kusal Waraka Adidi’s 30 years of service.

In last week’s Torres News article, “A super new shop for Bamaga”, IBIS Chairman Peter Rice was mistakenly identified in the photo caption as IBIS Chief Executive Ian Copeland. The Torres News apologises for the error.

Applications are only accepted on Nomination Forms, which are available from the Receptionist at Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island and must be returned to the Receptionist before Friday, December 2, 2011 or be posted before that date and addressed to: Chief Executive Officer, Torres Shire Council PO Box 171 Thursday Island, Qld 4875 Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Not just a cake stall - there will be plenty of great prizes up for grabs at the Catholic Church Fete including two return flights to Cairns.

OCTOBER Mon 17. Karate, adults Tagai Primary TI 4090 3380 6pm Tue 18. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 4090 3380 5pm Tue 18. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry 7pm Tue 18. Karate, adults Tagai Primary TI 6pm Wed 19. TSIREC Expo, Saibai Community Hall Thu 20. TSIREC Expo, Boigu Community Hall Thu 20. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 5pm Thu 20. Dance Kombat, Kubin Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Thu 20. Naval Cadets, TS Carpentaria, 0413 456 616 - 6.30pm Sat 22. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI 4069 2306 9am-12pm Sat 22. Sunset Markets, Seisia Fishing Club 4pm Mon 24. Mick Gooda via videolink, Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture 2011, JCU TI Study Centre, 6pm Tue 25. Dance Kombat, Boigu Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Wed 26. Dance Kombat, Injinoo, 7pm Thu 27. Dance Kombat, Seisia, 9am Thu 27. Oceanic Discoverer cruise liner visits TI, 8.30am-4pm Fri 28. Catholic Church Fete, Douglas St TI 6pm Fri 28. Dance Kombat, Mapoon, 2pm

NOVEMBER Tue 1. Dance Kombat, Warraber Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Thu 3. Dance Kombat, Poruma Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Fri - Sun 4-6. Raft Race activities 0438 595 328 Sun 6. Horn to Thursday Island Raft Race, 4069 1117, 0423 284 008 Tue 7. Dance Kombat, Mabuiag Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Tue - Wed 8-9. Greater Autonomy ‘an Ilan perspective’, Symposium 2011 Cairns 0415 542 120

CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St TI, Sundays 10am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10 am, 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/mth, 4069 3699 Arthur Wong 7.30pm

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Torres Strait fishery: A voice in the wilderness AFTER reading a previous edition of Torres News where the TSRA named the five current members of the fishing advisory group (“Fisheries committee seeks feedback”, Torres News, September 28, page 4) I was prompted to speak up, as a working fisherman, to highlight the disadvantage that our current TS fishers experience each and every day.

This is largely due to the fact that the fishery element within the TSRA is not functioning at all for the current Island fishermen. Most significantly, there is no true representation for the grass roots fishers.

Previously, there was a working group of fishing representatives within TSRA. This group included an elected member from each island following our traditional idea of democracy. This gave a fair hearing to the everyday issues and problems of the fishermen. This group functioned well and recommendations were made by knowledgeable and experienced fishermen as to the directions Islanders control of fishery. However, it must be noted that the TSRA Board and PZJA Committee regularly disregarded the recommendations that the group made in respect to fishery matters.

This group was dismantled by the ‘powers that be’ with no reasons given and no transparency or accountability.

Many months later, an advertisement appeared in the local newspaper calling for 10 volunteers to be appointed

Premier Bligh opens dialogue on autonomy with Prime Minister Gillard A LETTER to Prime Minister Julia Gillard from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh I am writing to outline views expressed to me by Torres Strait leaders and residents during my Government’s Community Cabinet on Thursday Island on 28 August 2011.

As you would know, the aspiration of Torres Strait residents for greater political autonomy has a long history, and was a driving force in the establishment of the Commonwealth’s Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and the development of the TSRA’s Bamaga Accord, which proposed a new regional governance framework for the Torres Strait.

On several occasions, including most recently at the Community Cabinet, Torres Strait residents and their political representatives on the TSRA, the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and the Torres Shire Council, advised me of the enduring desire in the Torres Strait for the establishment of a self-governing territory that falls solely under Commonwealth jurisdiction, and greater autonomy with regard to their affairs.

I understand this desire and have offered my Government’s support for the decision of the Torres Strait in pursuit of this outcome. As I understand that responsibility for consideration

or implementation of any regional autonomy governance models rests with the Commonwealth, I therefore wanted to bring this matter to your attention as soon as possible. I also wanted to suggest that, should the Commonwealth be interested in considering territory status for the Torres Strait, that a mechanism like a referendum be considered prior to any legislative action as a means of confirming residents’ views.

The leaders of the local government authorities within the Torres Strait previously formed the Torres Strait Territory Coalition to explore options for secession, and have initiated consultative work to narrow down the preferred models. This work has been proceeding throughout 2010 and 2011, and the outcome was presented to me at the Community Cabinet meeting.

As my Government has outlined previously, and as I reiterated at the Community Cabinet meeting, it is Queensland’s view that secession of the Torres Strait would mean an end to Queensland Government funding and support for health, transport, infrastructure, education and other service delivery priorities, with the funding gap needing to be met locally or by the Commonwealth. The potential implications of such changes for governments and communi-

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to a TSRA fishing advisory group. To date, there has been a total lack of interest shown in these positions with currently only five being filled. Many of the experienced, full-time fishermen and particularly those of the first working group have not stood up for these positions due to fact that feel it is improper to make decisions on behalf of other island communities. Furthermore, they know whatever recommendations they make will likely be disregarded anyway by the TSRA Board and PZJA Committee, none of whose sitting members have any commercial fishing knowledge or experience. While the TSRA Board and PZJA Committee have the power to veto any recommendations, no change will occur and the voices of the Torres Strait fishermen will never be heard while non-Indigenous fishing operators take advantage of this wilderness we find ourselves in.

Therefore, Fishery and Native Title (which are our “National Treasures”) should be separated from the boundaries of TSRA, who I suspect enjoy drawing funds for those purposes without giving the true value of their worth to the people.

It is a well known statement, when the floor is questioned, the Chair answers.

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ties are, therefore, very significant.

The model put to me by the Territory Coalition involves the Torres Strait seceding from Queensland to form a separate territory with its own parliament.

The Queensland Government is open to considering this model, but I believe there is also merit in exploring variants of this. For example, a hybrid of the Norfolk Island and Christmas Island models may be appropriate - for instance, whereby the Torres Strait Islands could be constituted as a self-governing territory, but with the Queensland and the Australian Governments continuing to provide services to the territory under a formal arrangement.

During my recent meeting with relevant mayors, they proposed that further analysis of models which have been the subject of their community consultation should now occur in a tripartite manner between local, state and federal governments. The mayors and TSRA have proposed the formation of a senior working party, and asked that I seek your support in the first instance for Federal Government support and participation.

I would welcome further engagement on this matter and would be prepared to meet with you and a delegation of Torres Strait mayors and the TSRA. Anna Bligh MP Premier of Queensland

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NEWS

Navy cadets camo capers THE good ship Carpentaria continues to make headway, with navy cadets training at the TS Carpentaria every Thursday night at the Joint Defence Facility on Thursday Island.

Janelle Marrington has taken the helm after Sub-Lieutenant Ben Phipps moved to Mossman, north of Cairns.

Janelle, who has been working with the group since February, encouraged kids aged from 12 to 18 to come down and get involved on Thursday nights.

“We encourage all interested youth to come along, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun,” she said.

“At the end of last school term we had a fantastic night doing a camouflage exercise.”

The exercise, run by Sergeant Floyd and Craftsman Hoddy from Charlie Company, taught cadets skills including environment awareness, team work and communication.

They also had heaps of fun.

“The exercise involved the kids applying special army camouflage make up and then playing Lantern Stalk where they hid around the facility and had to make their way to a lantern without being caught in the spotlight,” Janelle said.

The group will meet each Thursday night until early December, with a group of students having the opportunity to join a camp in Cairns and Mackay with other cadets from around Queensland in the second week of December.

“This camp will offer the kids leadership opportunities and an expansion of their skills,” Janelle said.

“Over the next eight weeks on TI we plan to continue the traditions of navy cadets as well as visits to the Queensland Police Service for an exploration of the cells, fingerprinting and a chance to solve tour own crime; navigation,mapping and comms; firefighting; a tour of a Navy, Customs and/or police boat; obstacle course exercise; swimming, as well as continuing with our marine skills and learning.”

The TS Carpentaria staff currently consists of Janelle Marrington, Deirdree Whap, Jen Williams and Jane Tanswell, who joined recently.

“We welcome all interested people to give me a call if they are interested or have something to offer,” Janelle said.

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The dugong truck a no-show for 2011 Fete

The big wheel will be spinning out the prizes at the Catholic Church fete on Friday, October 28.

By BROTHER BARRY LAMB The whirr of the Chocolate Wheel and the lure of the pink and white coconut ice will soon again attract all and sundry to the 112th Annual Catholic Fete in Douglas Street, Thursday Island.

Well 112th is a bit of poetic license ... but the first record of a Catholic Fete (or Bazaar) is, indeed, in 1898, in a piece in the Torres Strait Pilot of December 25. In those days “fancy work” or crocheted linen and other needle-work were the attractions of the day and the purchase of such items, “will aid in beautifying and decorating the homes of those who ultimately became possessed of them.” And in 1889 the Bazaar ended with a dance. It was held in the TI Town Hall.

The 1899 bazaar was held where it will be held on Friday, October 28 “in the schoolroom”, and continued over two nights. There was sewing and fancy work, a cake stall, drinks, a “fish pond”, a Gypsy fortune teller, and a large sale of flowers. One attraction is a little difficult to understand, but may have involved a “loud speaker”. In the press report it is described thus: “Telegraph communication between Dover and Calais ... Messages were charged sixpence each, and the opportunity to have a bit of fun at someone else’s expense was so great that the amount received shows to what extent it was availed of. The idea, novel in the extreme, was well carried out to most people’s amusement, and will bear another repetition on some future occasion.”

Even though this Bazaar was just 12 years after the start of the school, the funds raised were to “cover all that the outlay needed to fix the school up to meet the necessary requirements”.

In the Torres News produced by Gwen Moloney in October, 1958, we learn of the success of the Bazaar and thanks to all concerned from the Parish Priest.

In years gone past the Fete was heralded by the arrival of the “Dugong Truck” which had a considerable amount of cut up dugong for sale. It sold out at lightning speed.

When funds were scarce in 1994 and teacher accommodation was an urgent requirement, the remark was made that the parish could not afford to purchase accommodation: “The Parish operates on the smell of an oil rag, the principal source of income being the annual Parish Fete.”

And so a tradition continues; the TI Catholic Fete.

The Catholic Church fete on Thursday Island has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.

School holiday fun

Kids from Horn and Thursday Island primary schools at Bach Beach, Thursday Island. The youngsters were learning how to use a hand-line with vacation teacher Jaclyn Sagigi.

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ADHI EPHRAIM BANI TOMBSTONE UNVEILING

By MARK ROY THE life and work of Adhi Ephraim Bani will be remembered long after his tombstone unveiling, which brought the community together on Saturday, October 1.

And as with the life of the man himself, the celebrations and tradition around the community event had a place in reinforcing the unique culture of the Torres Strait.

Mr Ephraim Bani was born on Mabuyag Island as the seventh traditional chief of Wagadagam, and a direct successor of Athe Bani, King of Wagadagam, through Kadhi, Aki, Mabua, Bani, Ephraim (Snr).

He was the most significant person to reside as Chief on the great Goemulgaw Kod. Mr Bani was exposed to a wealth of the traditional knowledge in the 1950s through the traditional teaching of his uncles (Mawai).

He started his formal training with the School of Australian Linguistics in Darwin in 1975, and was inaugural president of the Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Arts & Literature Production, which conducted the annual Torres Strait Cultural Festival of which Mr Bani was also the founder.

Mr Bani was a visionary leader in the establishment of the first Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, Gab Titui.

As a true cultural custodian and ambassador, Mr Bani tells us: “Life

without culture is a Life without Life.

Past must exist for Present to create the Future.”

At the invitation of the Bani family, filmmaker Frances Calvert flew from Berlin to record Mr Ephraim Bani’s tombstone unveiling in a documentary filmed by acclaimed cinematographer Pieter de Vries and sound recordist Terry Meeham.

Aven Noah from 4MW was Master of Ceremonies, explaining events as they unfolded, while Bishop Saibo Mabo of the Anglican Church performed the religious ceremonies.

Eldest son of the late Ephraim Bani, Dimple Bani said it was important that the tombstone unveiling followed the correct cultural protocols.

“We had to do it the way it was done before,” Dimple said.

“This tombstone unveiling is a chance to celebrate and to remember, but it is also an educational tool for young people.”

He said by taking on traditional culture, young people would be set on the proper path for life.

Dimple’s brother Gabriel Bani said after so many years, the tombstone unveiling was a “big relief” for the family.

“It is a time for healing, and a time for the family to move on,” Gabriel said.

“This becomes a platform to move on to the next step in the journey.”

The Zuguwthiyam Mabuyag dancers.

Traditional dancing and drumming at the TRAWQ Hall.

Celebrations at the TRAWQ Hall, Saturday, October 1.

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Saibai dancers at the TRAWQ Hall.

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

ADHI EPHRAIM BANI TOMBSTONE UNVEILING

Dance team Zuguwthiyam Mabuyag conduct a dance at the tombstone unveiling.

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Master of Ceremonies Aven Noah with Bishop Saibo Mabo.

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Some of the Bani family at the tombstone unveiling of the late Adhi Ephraim Bani.

Dancers at the feast.

Nery Mills with Grep.

Seraphina Miley with Gemma.

Georgia Heemi with Mu-Mu.

Noah with his pet dog.

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Communities invited to join in Safe Work Week activities WORKERS, business and community leaders will learn how changes to national safety laws will affect all workplaces as part of major Safe Work Week events being held in the State’s far north.

Department of Justice and Attorney-General Associate Director-General and Government Champion for the Northern Peninsula Area Barry Leahy said Bamaga (Monday October 17) and Thursday Island (Tuesday October 18) would host workshops on the harmonisation of national work health and safety laws.

Mr Leahy said both events were open to local leaders, tradespeople, council representatives and community members who wanted to find out how the new harmonised laws affected the far north.

There will also be experts talking about the changes to Queensland’s dive and snorkel industry safety laws.

“Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will be

explaining the changes in detail-anyone who wants to find out how they are affected will benefit from these workshops,” Mr Leahy said.

“Experts from the Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland as well as the head of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Dive Unit, will be among those speaking at the free events.

“Thursday Island and Bamaga are seeing a flurry of projects at the moment and local workers deserve the same safety standards as their southern Queensland counterparts in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

“Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been working with the Torres Strait Islander Regional Council, Torres Shire Council at Thursday Island and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, which includes Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia communities at the tip of Cape York, to ensure each council manages their workplace

safety responsibilities as local government authorities.

“The Bamaga workshop will be a major Safe Work Week event for Far North Queensland. “ Mr Leahy said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland offers information, advisory support and training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils, businesses, organisations and individuals.

In June this year, 17 local employees participated in Workplace Health and Safety Representative training at the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, and the employees’ newly acquired skills will greatly assist the council to promote the harmonisation of national work safety laws, boosting the day to day management of workplace health and safety.

For more information on Safe Work Week events and the new laws, visit www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or call the WHS Infoline on 1300 369 915.

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Claire Boardman with Willow Rose Boardman, younger sister to Xavier and Jemima. Willow was born on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Thursday Island Hospital. “She was a surprise package!” said Claire. “Thank you to midwife Sandy Cochrane for delivering her safely.”

Community health projects funding THE Australian Government is funding 38 community-driven projects around the nation to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to quit smoking, eat healthy, exercise more and better manage their own often chronic health issues.

Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon said the projects were developed by local communities, for local communities.

“This is a $10 million investment in an innovative, grassroots program to encourage better health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Mr Snowdon said.

“The projects include providing fresh fruit and vegetables every day for local communities, promoting traditional health and healing, growing healthy food, encouraging homeless men to gather and cook bush tucker, and putting chronic disease messages to song.”

The range of projects represented the diversity of views in Aboriginal communities about what was important health-wise, and the vastly different approaches to solving health problems, he said.

The local Indigenous community campaigns have been funded as part of the Australian Government’s new Live Longer! health campaign.

Kubin Community Wed & Thu, October 19 & 20 Wednesday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Thursday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm – Community Hall

Boigu Island Mon & Tue, October 24 & 25 Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Warraber Island Mon & Tue, October 31 & Nov. 1 Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

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Mabuiag Island Mon & Tue, November 7 & 8 Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Murray Island Wed & Thu, November 9 & 10

NPA Wed & Thu, October 26 & 27 Wednesday – The Viewing at Injinoo, 7.00pm Thursday – The Viewing session 1 at 9.00am (Seisia) session 2 at 2.00pm (Mapoon) Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm - Bamaga Stadium

Wednesday - recruits Dance Kombat instructors Thursday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

ALL WELCOME This Local Community Campaign was developed with funding from the Australian Government.

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THURSDAY 20 FRIDAY 21

4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie: Poirot 2:10 Finding The Fallen 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Make Cake And Influence People 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Melbourne Identity - A young Australian backpacker catches Janey’s eye, but is Ben’s chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

8:30 Scott and Bailey: Rachel discovers Nick had an affair with a juror during a case where his client was acquitted, and Janet comes face to face with the killer of her school friend.

9:20 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:05 Bored To Death: The Case Of The Lonely White Dove 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 2 12:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Written by and starring Emmy Award-winner Tracey Ullman, State of the Union is a collection of irreverent and hilarious skits that range from sardonic parody and social satire to Bollywood musicals.

12:45 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 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 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affiar 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “This Is Not Gonna End Well” (PG s,l) Charlie is miffed over Alan’s planned attendance of Chelsea’s birthday party and suffers the indignity of having Jake chauffer him around following a license suspension.

7:30 Two And A Half Men: “‘Ocu’ or the ‘Pado’?”

8:00 Two And A Half Men: “My Son’s Enormous Head” 8:30 Movie: “Fracture” (M v,l) - Ted Crawford who brutally shoots his wife and calmly waits for the police to arrest him. With the weapon and a signed confession in hand, the Deputy D.A. believes a conviction is a slam dunk - that is, until the case completely unravels.

1:00 Movie: “U-Turn” (M s,l) - On his way to Las Vegas to pay back some bookies, a small-time gambler gets more than he bargained for when his car breaks down near a remote desert town.

3:30 Danoz Direct / 4:30 Goodmorning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jersey Girl” (M) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Miles wonders whether he’s made the right move, Brax is linked to the armed robbery. Romeo gives Alf an ultimatum with the Blaxland - it’s him or Harvey.

7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 9:00 Movie: “The Bank Job” (MA l,s,n) 11:20 That 70’s Show: “Good Company / Who Needs You” (PG) 12:15 October Road: “Let’s Get Owen / How To Kiss Hello” (PG) - Nick and Eddie head to New York in an attempt to bring Owen back to his estranged wife and family in Knightsbridge.

Then, upon Nick’s return, Hannah shares her feelings with him. Meanwhile, Eddie wrestles with expressing his feelings publicly for Janet.

2:20 Room For Improvement 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today

4:45 UEFA Europa League 7:10 World News 1:30 Insight 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: French Coastlines: Honfleur To Mont St Michel 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Newcastle to Hull - Neil Oliver and the team take a journey from Newcastle to Hull. While Neil explores the ancient coastal home of the Venerable Bede, the genius monk who 1,300 years ago wrote the first history of England, engineer Dick Strawbridge investigates the construction of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, and its odd connection with the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

8:30 As It Happened: The Lancaster at War 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Naked Calendars 11:00 Movie: “The Other Side Of The Bed” (MA l,s) - In Spanish, English Subtitles. A musical and romantic comedy set in contemporary Spain. Pedro tries to convince his girlfriend Paula that her desire to leave him is just a phase. Paula says she has fallen in love with someone else, and in fact the new man in her life is Pedro’s best friend, Javier.

12:50 Entourage / 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 22

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage: Guest 6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Children’s Programmer: Jesse Peretz 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Make A Cake Programs 5:00 Getaway 5:30 4WD TV And Influence People 11:25 Minuscule: The Bridge On The River 6:00 National News Saturday 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Elders With Andrew Denton: Muhammad 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Yunus 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL 3:00 Movie: 7:30 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) - Targeted by the neighbourhood “From Here To Eternity” 5:00 Hockey: International Super Series: Day bully, 10 year old Lucas vents his frustrations on the anthill in 3 6:30 Gardening Australia his front yard... until the ants shrink him to their size with a 7:00 ABC News magic elixir.

7:30 Doc Martin - After Dr Dibbs leaves, Dr Ellingham moves back 9:15 Movie: “Year One” (M s,l) - Two unproductive, incompetent into the surgery until a replacement can be found. He also hunters in ancient times are banished from their primitive asks Louisa to move into his house so he can help to raise village. The unlikely pair wander through early biblical civilizatheir child. tion encountering historic and religious figures along their 8:20 Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies - When Lord Edgware is murdered, comedic journey. the police suspect his wife, the famous actress Jane Wilkinson 12:30 Movie: “Believers” (MA v,l,s) While on duty, paramedics David may be responsible. But Jane has a water-tight alibi. Poirot Vaughn and Victor Hernandez get a call from a young girl must uncover the truth. whose mother has lost consciousness in a deserted area - but 10:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us: The acts performing for Penn and they soon discover the lives they have to save may be their Teller are: Piff The Magic Dragon - British illusionist; Soma own.

2:00 Spyforce: “The General” (PG) Hungarian close up magician; Alan Hudson - British close up 3:00 The Baron: “The Persuaders” (PG) magician; and Damien O’Brien - British street magician.

4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact 10:40 Trial And Retribution: The Box / 12:15 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 V8 Supercars 2011 4:30 High Road, Low Road: “New York And The Hamptons” 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Islands Of Britain 7:30 Movie: “Ratatouille” (PG v) 9:45 Movie: “Shooter” (AV v,l) - An honourable and brilliant marksman finds himself in an unthinkable situation: framed as a Presidential assassin. Plunged into a shocking vortex of terror and conspiracy, the rogue shooter discovers the race is on to prove his innocence, even as he is pursued by every law enforcement agency in the count, as well as a shadowy organisation on a relentless manhunt aimed at destroying the secrets he has uncovered.

12:20 Grey’s Anatomy: “Staring At The Sun / From A Whisper To A Scream” (M) 2:20 Special: This Rugged Coast - Ben Cropp looks at the magical treasures that are born in oysters.

3:20 Room For Impovement 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Katia Kabanova 2:55 Empire Of The Word: The Future 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Bach/Busoni 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kate Ceberano 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Airport 8:30 Mythbusters - Operation Valkyrie - Operation Valkyrie, as depicted in Tom Cruise’s Hollywood film, Valkyrie, was a World War II plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb.

9:30 RocKwiz: Jae Laffer & Patience Hodgson - Rock music’s most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs.

10:20 Movie: “Bronson” (MAV s,v) - The notorious life of the UK’s ‘most violent prisoner’ serves as the subject of director Nicolas Winding Refn’s brutal biopic. 19-year-old Michael Peterson, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office, ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

12:40 SOS: “Sugar” 1:05 South Park 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 23

SBS 4:30 UEFA Champions League 7:00 World News 8:00 Weatherwatch & Music 8:05 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Honfleur To Mont St Michel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Viva Italia 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:30 Supersizers Go... The Twenties 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: Certain Poor Shepherds 11:05 UEFA Champions League 12:05 Movie: “Tais-Toi!” (M l,a) - In French, English Subtitles. After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, Ruby, a hardened criminal encounters Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant who befriends him. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he attempts to get to his money before his former partners in crime do.

2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Bristol 12:00 Landline 1:00 7.30 1:30 Message Stick: In The Frame: Ernie Bridge 2:00 Iron Curtain: Ribbon Of Life 3:00 Art Of Germany: Dream And Machine 3:50 Rackin’ 4:05 The Art Of Chopin 5:00 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 4 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Wide Open Road: Dream Machines 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: Problems In Moral Philosophy 9:25 Grumy Guide To...: Money 10:00 Compass: Life’s Big Questions: Cheryl Kernot 10:30 Big Ideas: The Andrew Olle Lecture 2011 11:20 Ladies Of Letters 11:45 Movie: “Chance Of A Lifetime” (G) - The owner of an engineering firm tells his employees that he would willingly exchange his position for theirs. They take him at his word and start running the factory themselves.

1:15 Movie: “The Thief Of Bagdad” (PG) - The evil Jaffar has imprisoned the King of Bagdad, Ahmad. A young thief helps him to escape to the Sultan’s palace where Ahmad falls in love.

3:10 To The Manor Bowen: The Move

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wild World Of Sports 11:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Experience Europe 12:30 Pyramid 1:00 Wildfire 2:00 And Then Came Love 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 MX TV 5:00 National News 5:30 Rugby World Cup 2011 8:00 Manly Surf 8:30 Getaway 9:00 Underbelly: Razor: Jerusalem Revisited - Tilly’s decision to visit London has dire consequences for her business and marriage. With Tilly in London, Kate moves to seize control of the drug trade.

10:00 Person Of Interest 11:00 Prime Suspect 12:00 Flashpoint 1:00 The Baron 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:30 V8 Supercars 2011 4:30 Special: Battle At Kruger Park 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Wild Boys (PG v,s) 8:30 Bones: “The Gamer In The Grease” (M) - The remains of a competitive gamer, the only gamer to have ever gotten a perfect score on a famous video game, are discovered in a grease truck.

9:30 Castle: “The Mistress Always Spanks Twice” - When a halfnaked woman is found covered in caramel sauce and hanging by bondage cuffs in a public park, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into New York’s underground world of sexual domination.

10:30 The Suspects - True Australian Thrillers 11:30 Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Hitler’s Bodyguard: Attempts to Kill Hitler at the Wolf’s Lair 4:00 A Fork In The Mediterranean: Turkey 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Shadow Workers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Destiny Of Rome: Octavian, Anthony and Cleopatra 8:30 Dateline 9:30 My Lai 11:05 Movie: “Mogadishu: The Hijacking Of Flight 181” (M a,l,v) Based on the real life hijacking of the Lufthansa Flight 181 in October 1977 by four members of the terrorist group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, this is a breathtaking recreation of the terrifying event through the eyes of the 86 powerless passengers on board.

1:05 Movie: “Gilles’ Wife” (M s,v,a) - Set in the 1930s in rural France, a woman silently endures her husband’s love affair with her younger sister. Elisa is married to Gilles, who she loves deeply. They have two little girls, and Elisa’s young sister, Victorine, often comes around to lend a hand with the children.

3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 24

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Doomsday Man” (M v,a) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Indi gets an internship with Dennis, and Harvey offers to buy the Blaxland.

7:30 Four Weddings 8:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:30 The Amazing Race 10:30 Outsourced 11:30 30 Rock: “Sun Tea” (PG) - Liz discovers Frank’s office jars aren’t just used to make sun tea.

12:00 Trauma: “Going Home” - Thanksgiving travel gets dangerous when a packed commercial airliner must make an emergency landing that goes terribly wrong.

1:30 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poet’s Guide To Britain 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Time Team America: Range Creek 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May: When The Green Woods Laugh: Part 1 12:30 Monarch Of The Glen 1:20 Movie: “Shadow Of The Eagle” (PG) - In the 18th century, Catherine is the Empress of Russia, determined to rid herself of a young Princess who claims to be the rightful heir to the Russian throne.

3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011: Coverage of all the action when Australia take on South Africa at the Moonta Bowls Club on South Australia’s copper coast.

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 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 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 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 Friendship Algorithm” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Wiggly Finger Catalyst” (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Benefactor Factor” (PG s) 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 CSI: Miami: “Look Who’s Taunting” (M) 10:30 CSI: Miami: “Die By The Sword” (M) 11:30 Better With You: Better Without A Couch - Casey finds out that his ex-girlfriend wants to pick up the couch that she lent him before their breakup - the same couch that Mia and Casey are currently using.

12:00 Undercovers 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 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: “Our House” (M a) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Brax is in hot water over the armed robbery. The kids are having trouble with their HSC preparations. Leah struggles post break-up with Miles.

7:30 The X Factor 9:00 Body Of Proof 10:00 Dual Suspects 11:00 Suits: “Rules Of The Game” (M) - Harvey runs into an old friend who reveals to Mike that Harvey used to be his associate as the A.D.A. Mike is shocked because Harvey never told anyone he was once a prosecutor.

12:00 Special: Last Days Of Michael Jackson 1:00 Room For Improvement 1:30 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 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 William Shatner’s Weird Or What?: End Of The World 8:30 Kill Arman: China/Shaolin Kung Fu 9:00 South Park: Royal Pudding 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Disability 10:30 Skins: Franky 11:30 The World Game: The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results.

12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Lemming” (M a,v) - In French, English Subtitles. A dark, intriguing and suspenseful thriller where a perfect couple’s life is plagued by murder and suicide after the discovery of a mysterious rodent. Nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2005.

3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 25

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 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 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Gumby With A Pokey” (PG s,l,d) 7:30 RBT 8:30 Unforgettable 9:30 CSI: Miami: Die By The Sword 10:30 Chase: Posse 11:30 Better With You: Better With A Shamrock - Ben hopes to get his name inscribed on a shamrock at his favorite bar, but it looks like he will strike out in his efforts when he learns the establishment’s owner is New York Yankee Nick Swisher, with whom Ben has a bad history.

12:00 Rubicon 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

4:00 Rage 5:00 Q&A 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dangerous Jobs For Girls 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Lost Gardens: Chatham 6:50 Miniscule: Nap Time 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 9:30 United States of Tara: The Road To Hell Is Paved With Breast Intentions - Tara is tested when her mother Bev comes to visit her new grandchild, while Dr Hattaras discovers the voice of Tara’s menacing new alter.

10:00 Artscape: Tracey Emin In Conversation With Virginia Trioli 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Movie: “Written On The Wind” (PG) - Emotional upheavals abound for a rich Texas oil family when their son and his boyhood friend fall for the same woman.

2:10 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day / 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 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 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 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 Financial Permeability” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Cohabitation Formulation” (PG s) 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “TBA” 9:00 The Joy Of Sets - Who Killed Warwick Capper? - This week Tony and Ed study the phenomenon of eliminations on TV – killing off a character, and the even crueller business of eliminating contestants on “reality” shows.

9:30 Survivor: South Pacific 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Better With You 12:00 20/20 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Girl Next Door” (M v,a,s) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Charlie conspires with Brax to steal evidence. April unknowingly upsets Dex. Sasha goes out on a limb to surprise Stu. 7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: “Risky Business” (PG s) Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys and everyone is impressed by the upmarket nightclub he takes them to.

9:30 Parenthood: “Clear Skies From Here On Out” 10:30 Dinner Date: “Charlie Durrant” (PG) 11:30 Parks And Recreation 12:00 House Calls To The Rescue 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: “Quinceanera” (M l,s) (2006) 2:40 Spaceflies 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Israel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace: The Use and Abuse of Vegetational Concepts 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Hot Docs: Fish! A Japanese Obsession - Charles Rangeley Wilson, author and journalist, travels to Japan to explore the Japanese people’s passionate relationship to fish.

11:45 Movie: “Hit The Road” (M n,s,l) - In Portuguese and Spanish, English Subtitles. Full of gangsters, chases and romance, a motley crew of characters are brought together in this energetic road trip adventure. Maria, a bored young Brazilian women teams up with Marco, a disabled small-time crook, on a mission to transport a drug shipment via one of South America’s most dangerous highways.

1:35 Uncle Sem and the Bosnian Dream 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 26

ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts: Blacksmithing 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Highs And Lows 8:30 The Slap: Harry 9:30 Crownies 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Hockey: International Super Series: Day 1 12:30 Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business Of America 1:25 Artscape: Penny Byrne is the ultimate double agent - a selfconfessed bad girl of ceramic art. She’s a prim and properly trained art conservationist one day, and a subversive political artist the next.

2:00 QI: Highs And Lows - Stephen Fry and panellists scale the heights and plumb the depths for the theme ‘Highs and Lows’.

Joining Stephen Fry are panellists Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon, Fred McAulay and Alan Davies.

2:30 Movie: “Seven Days’ Leave” (G) - A serviceman will gain a big inheritance if he marries a socialite.

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Talking Heads 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Family Fortunes 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Riverhill House 6:50 Minuscule: The Dung Beetle Battle 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kicthen On The Road 8:30 Spicks and Specks 9:00 The Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At The Movies: 25 Years Of Margaret & David 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 South Pacific: Castaways 12:30 Midnight Man - Disgraced journalist Max Raban is joined by Alice in his quest to prove the existence of ‘God’s Fist’ the government-backed death squad.

1:40 The Hidden Truth 2:00 Country House Rescue: Ruth is in Kent helping four generations of the Rogers family bring Riverhill Manor - an 18th century manor set in 130 acres of historic gardens - back to its former splendour. 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 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 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 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 Maternal Capacitance” (PG s) 7:30 TBA 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 9:30 Prime Suspect 10:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 11:30 Better With You: Better With Lying - On the eve of Mia and Casey’s engagement party, the sisters begin to suspect there is something fishy about each other’s tales about how they met their men.

12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 What Would You Do? 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: “Murder At My Door” (M v,a) 2:00 Chlidren’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Charlie struggles with her breach of ethics.

Irene struggles to return to work. Stu lashes out at Sasha.

7:30 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 8:30 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 9:30 TBA 10:30 Great Escapes 11:30 Gangs Of Oz: “The Gangland Wars - A Tale Of Three Gangs” (M v,l,d) Three gangs, one town and millions of dollars in drug money for the taking. A time when Lennie McPherson and George Freeman controlled the illegal gambling and prostitution rackets, and police and politicians were on the take.

12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Will You Marry Us?” (M l,s) 2:50 Steel Homes 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Israel 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon With Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute: A groundbreaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parentsto-be and the maternity ward staff. In this episode, one dad-to-be can’t be contacted while his girlfriend’s labour progresses, and another has a crucial role to play after his wife’s birth plan takes an unexpected twist. And while one mum sings to keep herself calm, another finds that swearing is the best way to relieve the pressure.

9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “Accused” (MA a) - In Danish, English Subtitles. On the surface, Henrik and Nina Christofferson are a seemingly ordinary couple with a happy family life. But their 14-year-old daughter, Stine, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Could Henrik have done it?

11:50 112 Emergency / 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 70

SUDOKU No. 70

Your Lucky ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A friend’s advice will be worthwhile, but may be difficult to follow. You may not have enough will-power at the moment.

Romance. Your ability to see the funny side to a recent set-back will help you to get over it.

Your relationship is in much better shape than you realise: you will see the proof of this shortly.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) This week you will have to think through a decision which will have long-term consequences for your career. Make sure that you get the advice of someone whose opinion you can trust. Romance. A simple gesture of kindness from your partner will help you to understand them a little more deeply.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

ACROSS 4..... Unmarried man (8) 7..... Scented (8) 10... Jewel (3) 11 ... Leave out (4) 12... Help (6) 14... Give (5) 16... Extreme. eg ----- modern (5) 18... Alphabet letter (5) 20... Stylish, slick (5) 23... Latin dance (3, 3) 24... Handy (6) 26... Bark, chatter (3) 28... Legible (8) 29... Voting for politician etc (8)

DOWN 1..... Burnt sugar flavour (7)

FOR KIDS

2..... Garment (5) 3..... Legend, wisdom (4) 5..... Kind of beer (5) 6..... Ancient empire (5) 8..... 1960’s dance (5) 9..... Fish haul (5) 13... Statistics (abbrev.) (5) 14... Cut (4) 15... Australian Medical Association (abbrev.) (3) 16... Open sore (5) 17... Bridal headgear (5) 19... Carefulness (7) 21... Perhaps (5) 22... Indian coin (5) 25... Dirt (5) 27... Friend (4)

You will be surprised how much impact you can have on the people around you.

A person whom you have known for many years will be especially supportive.

Romance. Don’t spend too much time thinking about what you want to do. You need actions, not thought, at the moment.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A distraction from your everyday routine will help you to see your present situation in a much clearer light. There are some aspects of your life which need attention.

Romance. A person whose advice you respect will have an important message for you concerning your relationship. Don’t ignore what your friend tells you, even if you don’t want to hear it.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A favourable aspect to Neptune later in the week will help you to use your powers of intuition to the full. Your ability to “read between the lines” will give you a chance to understand what is really going on around you.

Romance. A romantic surprise for your partner will help to bring you closer together. A trip later in the week will give you both a chance to relax.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A long-standing engagement with a friend later in the week will live up to its expectations. This will be a day to look back on!

Romance. Your ability to understand what your partner is thinking will bring you closer together.

FINDWORD No. 70

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

A dream which upsets you at first may have a more positive meaning than you realise. A friend who understands you well will be able to make sense of it for you.

Romance. A friendly gesture from a person whom you have never spoken to will help to break the ice.

You will soon grow to like this person, but it may be a while before your relationship becomes romantic.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A colleague who underestimates you will soon be in for a surprise. You have a trick up your sleeve which will show this person who is boss! Romance. Don’t judge a new admirer by their appearance. When you get to know this person better you will be impressed by what you find underneath the surface.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) It might be difficult at times to create the right balance between your own needs and those of your family. This week you may get the balance wrong.Romance.

You will not understand what has been going on unless you delve a little further. The first explanation which you hear won’t tell you everything you need to know.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A domestic problem later in the week will take up much more energy than it is worth. Get to the bottom of this issue and move on as quickly as possible. Romance. An agreement drawn up recently with your partner will work well, so long as you are both clear from the outset what is involved. Don’t jump into something which you don’t completely agree with.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

– Bruce Lee

SOLUTIONS No. 70

A couple of minor domestic problems need to be solved quickly and without too much drama. You have more important issues to deal with which cannot wait any longer. Romance. A quiet talk with your partner will help to reduce your concern about a lack of communication in your relationship.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Mars will give you the energy you need to push through with some difficult meetings. Stick to your guns and make your feelings clear – otherwise you will end up agreeing to something which is not in your long-term interest. Romance. You will need a lot of support from your partner over the next few days. A trip away from home will give you a chance to relax.

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TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate

POSITION VACANT

Administrative Officer – School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition & School of Education

Plant Operator/Labourer - Thursday Island

Ref. No. 11254 – Thursday Island The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition and the School of Education are seeking an energetic, responsible and experienced Administrative Officer to run the Thursday Island office. The appointee will become an important part of a very small team representing James Cook University in the Torres Strait. The role is varied and would suit someone who can work independently and who enjoys a challenge.

Employment Type: Appointment will be part-time (20 hours per week) on a continuing basis.

Salary: Higher Education Worker Level 4 - $26.16 - $27.79 per hour. Benefits include 5 weeks annual leave, generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.

Applications close on 28 October 2011.

Applications are invited for the full time position of Plant Operator/Labourer at Council’s Thursday Island Depot. Applicants must have a Backhoe Operators Ticket and Construction Induction White Card. Previous experience in Community or Local Government operations and/or an ability to operate other plant is an advantage. Conditions of employment will be as per the Torres Shire Council Certified Agreement 2010.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should obtain an Application Package from the Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or contact Don Benjamin, phone (07) 4069 1336, or email employment@torres.qld.gov.au or Council’s website www.torres.qld.gov.au Applications are to be received by 4pm Friday, October 28, 2011.

Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PH: 1300 867 737

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See Hop Trading will no longer open on Sunday afternoons, between the hour of 5.30 - 6.30pm See Hop Trading Pty Ltd Thursday Island

The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residen al delivered in six sessions over 17 months.

Careers with Queensland Health Allied Health/Clinical Support Advanced Health Worker (Rheumatic Heart Disease) – Public Health Unit, Bamaga, Torres Strait– Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $5136 p.m., comprising salary between $1882.30 $2070.50 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (OO4) (Temporary position until July 2012. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) Duties/Abilities: Assist in the education and management of patients with Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). Work in collaboration with the RHD Clinical Nurse Consultant Thursday Island, to provide a supportive link between the community and hospital setting, for patients who are requiring ongoing care and education. Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’ from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.

Enquiries: Simone Gough (07) 4030 6824.

Job Ad Reference: H11TO1081.

Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 31 October 2011.

Corporate Support Services Primary Health Care CQI Officer (Audit and Data Entry) – Quality Improvement Team, Thursday Island, Torres Strait–Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $100 035 p.a., comprising salary between $81 834 - $87 676 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO6) (Temporary position until 30 June 2013. Applications will remain current for 12 months.)

Duties/Abilities: Provide support for planning, implementation and evaluation of the systematic approach to the management of the Chronic Disease Strategy across the continuum utilising the One21seventy (Audit and Best Practice for Chronic Disease, ABCD) framework in health centres by assisting staff with auditing and data entry across services in the Torres Strait–Northern Peninsula Health Service District.

Accommodation is provided.

Enquiries: Letitia Robinson (07) 4090 3376.

Job Ad Reference: H11TO1076.

Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 31 October 2011.

The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effec ve in regional, state, na onal and interna onal arenas.

The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examina on of key na onal and interna onal issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interac on with leaders in government, industry and the community.

The Program aims to: • Work with leaders who are commi ed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effec ve in their roles • Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia • Improve the capacity and influence of rural leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communi es, team, organisa ons, industries, and policy arenas • Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders • Encourage collabora on to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effec veness in three key areas: • Personal effec veness • Thinking, conceptual and analy cal skills • Ethics, values, social responsibility, and apprecia on of diversity.

TSRA is calling for applica ons from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored posi on on for ARLP Course 19. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply.

To obtain an applica on form and for further informa on please contact Ms Alison Hall or Mr Charlie Kaddy at TSRA on (07)4069 0700 Email: alison.hall@tsra.gov.au, charlie.kaddy@tsra.gov.au

Applica ons close Friday 21 October 2011.

You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

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CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

POSITIONS VACANT

10.30AM THURSDAY

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Nai-Beguta Agama Aboriginal Corporation is looking for an innovative and self-motivated worker to provide assistance to women of New Mapoon and NPA communities to achieve their goals in the areas of education, training, employment and family cohesion.

Condi ons: SACS Award Level 3 Requirement: Current Drivers licence Desirable Skills: Good interpersonal and wri en communica on skills.

Loca on: Contact:

Should possess high level of knowledge of employment and training opportuni es and programs and the ability to facilitate par cipa on of women.

New Mapoon – Servicing NPA For enquiries about the posi on and to obtain anInforma on Kit please call Lizzy Bond on 40693408.

Wri en Applica on To: Services Coordinator, NBAAC, P.O. Box 23, Bamaga Qld. 4876.

Closing Date:Tuesday, November 2, 2011

Port Kennedy Association

MINI MARKETS Come along and grab a bargain!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 9.00AM TO 12.00PM PORT KENNEDY HALL For more information or to book a stall contact the Port Kennedy office on (07) 4069 2306

TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate

POSITION VACANT Labourer Torres Shire Council invites applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons for the full time position of Labourer at the Thursday Island Depot. Applicants must have a driver’s licence and Construction Induction White Card. Previous experience in Community or Local Government operations and/or an ability to operate plant is an advantage. Conditions of employment will be as per the Torres Shire Council Certified Agreement 2010.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should obtain an Application Package from the Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or contact Don Benjamin, phone (07) 4069 1336, or email employment@torres.qld.gov.au or Council’s website www.torres.qld.gov.au Applications are to be received by 4pm Friday, October 28, 2011.

Torres Strait Island - Badu Art Centre Manager Required

Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh (Badu Art Centre) - a recently established Torres Strait Islander Indigenous Art Centre operating from Badu Island requires a suitably experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Manager to lead and manage the organisation.

Attractive salary package $72,500 plus super, salary sacrifice, vehicle for work purposes and rent free accommodation.

Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Contact Shaun Clough on phone: 0409 499 975 or email: admin@baduartcentre.com.au.

Full Position Description and info package available at www.baduartcentre.com.au.

Applications close 5pm November 2, 2011.

POSITION VACANT

Sport and Recreation Officer - Thursday Island Tagai State College, in partnership with Department of Communities Sport and Recreation Services, is calling for applications to fill the position of Sport and Recreation Officer on Thursday Island. The position will be supervised by the Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh (TI Secondary) Head of Campus and will receive support and direction from the Tagai State College Sport Coordinator, Sport and Recreation Queensland and the Governance Committee.

APPLICANTS SHOULD • Have experience in sport and recreation activities • Be prepared to work flexible hours and during school holidays • Have the confidence and respect of the community to encourage participation by all ages in Sport and Recreation programs • Be able to work effectively without close supervision • Be able to mentor other Sport and Recreation Officers

Knock Out Rheumatic Fever in the Torres Strait Thursday, October 27, 6 – 8.30pm at the PKA Hall, Thursday Island Guest Speaker Dr. Jason Agostino Paediatrician - “Kids Doctor” All families welcome!

Rheumatic fever is caused by sore throats and school sores.

It can cause lifetime damage to the heart.

It usually happens to our school kids and then they need to have the penicillin needle every 4 weeks for many years to stop it getting worse.

People who have had rheumatic fever or have the heart damage are at risk of dying much younger if they don’t get the medicine every 4 weeks.

Come along and hear what we can do to keep our kids safe and stop rheumatic heart disease.

Light meal provided Lots of information and free stuff EVERY 4 WEEKS EVERY 4 WEEKS Phone: 0429 568 204 Page 20 Torres News

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MAIN DUTIES • Plan, develop and implement a broad range of community based sport and recreation programs • Network with community groups and agencies to ensure effective delivery of programs • Participate in professional development opportunities relevant to your duties • Comply with regulations and procedures to ensure the safe and effective operations of your duties • Mentor, coach and support other Sport and Recreation Officers when required SALARY: $44,965 p.a.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary Full Time, 76 hrs per fortnight BASED: Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh (Thursday Island Secondary) Before applying, applicants should obtain a full role description from: – Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh (Thursday Island P-7 Campus); – Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh (Thursday Island Secondary Campus); – Torres Shire Council Office; – TSY&RSA Office; or – dbell33@eq.edu.au As outlined in the role description, applicants are to submit: • a brief resume • contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) evidence of your qualifications relevant to the role • a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key points under “You” in the role description.

Applications should be sent to or lodged by 5pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, addressed to: Head of Campus Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh PO Box 78 Thursday Island 4875

For further information contact Dave Bell on 0417 624 984 or dbell33@eq.edu.au.

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Send us your baby pics and we will gladly show off your little bundle of joy ... and it won’t cost you a cent!

Phone 1300 867 737 or email editor@torresnews.com.au

POSITION VACANT:

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: 10.30AM THURSDAY

Duty Manager - Bamaga BP.

TENDER Enterprise Divestment – Round 2 Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Duties include purchasing, stock control, accounts and customer service.

Torres Strait Island

Must have experience in data entry and computerised stock control.

High level of dedication. $45,000 pa.

Immediate Start.

Ph 4069 3533

FOR SALE 2ND HAND furniture, appliances and building materials. Thursday Island. Phone Kellie on 0427 691 355

REGIONAL COUNCIL

Invites offers from suitably experienced applicants to acquire and independently operate and maintain the following Council commercial enterprises and non-current assets on an “as is, where is” basis: Boigu Dauan Erub Hammond Iama Kubin

Peddells Thursday Island Tours have vacancies for

Mabuiag Poruma St Pauls Ugar Warraber

Motel/Guesthouse, ICC Demountables, 2 x Guest Demountables, Fuel Bowser Guesthouse, Kiosk, Fuel Bowser Ocean View Lodge Accommodation, Bus Service Fuel Facility Augustine Wasada Kaikal Mudith Kiosk, Coffee Shop at Cultural Centre, Kodakal Lodge, Sundowner Guesthouse Horticulture, Arkal Kaziw Childcare Centre, Mrs Lizzie Nawia Motel, Mualgal Minnaral Artists’ Collective Fuel Depot, Guesthouse, Motel, Donga Accommodation Lodge, Kiosk, Fuel Bowser Mechanical Workshop Freezer, Fuel Bowser, Guesthouse, Ferry Service Guesthouse, Motel, Kiosk

PUBLIC NOTICE

a Purser/Deckhand and a Master V

Established local community-based organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply.

A L C O H O L I C S Anonymous. If you want to drink that’s your business, if you want to stop thats ours. Thursday Island meeting Monday nights, call for details 0416 926 680. www. aa.org.au

For Thursday Island Seisia Ferry and T.S. Charter Service

For Tender documents and general enquiries please contact TSIRC – Legal Services Department Phone: (07) 4048 6215 Fax: (07) 4069 1868 Email: sandra.garnett@tsirc.qld.gov.au Sandra Garnett, Compliance Officer Ref: T2011_01

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE your classified here! Garage Sales, Meetings, Car or Boat for Sale!

Postion 1: PURSER/DECKHAND Applicants MUST have a minimum qualification: Elements of Shipboard Safety Certificate, Open Drivers Licence and current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Postion 2: MASTER V Applicants MUST have a minimum qualification: • Master V, MED 3 and Open Drivers Licence • Have a high standard of personal presentation • Be prepared to work weekend shifts and starts at 5.30am • Have experience in maritime passenger services • Must be reliable, fit, hardworking, loyal and a team player If you think that you fit either of these descriptions send your resume to: info@peddellsferry.com.au

Island-specific enterprise information is available upon request, at the sole discretion of Council.

Tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender: T2011_01 - Enterprise Divestment” and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Island Regional Council PO Box 501 Thursday Island Q 4875 Closing date for Tenders is 4pm - Monday 7 November 2011 John Scarce Chief Executive Officer

TORRES NEWS

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

POSITION VACANT

Sport and Recreation Officer - Horn Island Tagai State College in partnership with Department of Communities is calling for applications to fill the position of Sport and Recreation Officer on Horn Island. The position will be supervised by the Head of Campus - Narupay Ngurpay Mudh (Horn Island Campus), and will receive support and direction from the Tagai State College Sport Coordinator, Sport and Recreation Services Queensland and the Governance Committee.

Dear Shareholders, your WCCCA Trusts and Sub-Regional Trusts Annual General Meetings will be held at:

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Monday, 24 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm Napranum Community Hall SOUTHERN SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Tuesday, 25 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm BPO Conference Room, Aurukun NORTHERN SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns WESTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES MAIN TRUST Thursday, 27 October 2011 09.00am tio 12.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns WESTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES PROPERTY TRUST Thursday, 27 October 2011 13.00pm to 14.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns

All Shareholders are encouraged to attend.

Morning and/or afternoon tea will be provided.

This visit will be the last visit to your community for the Executive Officer, prior to her leaving Weipa.

The Executive Officer looks forward to seeing you.

APPLICANTS SHOULD • Have experience in sport and recreation activities • Be prepared to work flexible hours and during school holidays • Have the confidence and respect of the community to encourage participation by all ages in Sport and Recreation programs • Be able to work effectively without close supervision

MAIN DUTIES

Training and Education Initiative National Funding Round The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation is an independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation with a focus on healing our community.

The Healing Foundation is pleased to announce a funding round for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to undertake projects providing community education and/or workforce development about trauma and its impacts on our communities.

Funding of up to $40,000 for community education projects and up to $70,000 for workforce development training is available.

Application Process All information related to this funding round is contained in the funding guide. Download the funding guide and expression of interest forms from www.healingfoundation.org.au.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25 November 2011

• Plan, develop and implement a broad range of community based sport and recreation programs • Network with community groups and agencies to ensure effective delivery of programs • Participate in professional development opportunities relevant to your duties • Manage resources effectively • Comply with regulations and procedures to ensure the safe and effective operations of your duties SALARY: $35,303 p.a.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary Part Time, 65 hrs per fortnight BASED: Narupay Ngurpay Mudh (Horn Island Campus) Before applying, applicants should obtain a full role description from: – Narupay Ngurpay Mudh (Horn Island Campus) – Torres Shire Council Office As outlined in the role description, applicants are to submit: • a brief resume • contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) • evidence of your qualifications relevant to the role • a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key points under “You” in the role description.

Applications should be sent to or lodged by 5pm, November 2, 2011, addressed to: Head of Campus Narupay Ngurpay Mudh Tagai State College Horn Island 4875 For further information contact Dave Bell on 0417 624 984 or dbell33@eq.edu.au.

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SPORT

Little warriors keep their eye on the ball THE second week of the September holidays was a big week for the young group of children that attended the TI Volleyball Association’s annual event, Warriors Volleyball Camp.

The small group of players from grades Prep to Year 8 consistently attended the week-long event where they developed individual skills in volleyball.

TIVA president Matilda Loban said important Health messages were also shared and the players improved in ability throughout the week.

“Although numbers were low this year, it was great to see commitment and enthusiasm from such a young group,” Matilda said.

“The majority of players who attended were primary-aged, and enjoyed all the activities and levels of development.”

She said catering to a such a young group was a little bit of challenge as in the previous year it was largely a high school group that attended, but

TIVA event organisers did their best to move at the required pace.

One young player commented that it was fun practising spiking and blocking on a low net.

The camp still included the vital skills necessary for players to develop their game and equally focused on their theoretical knowledge through the rules and refereeing awareness.

The players finished the week off with a welldeserved pool party swim, where they played games and received their attendance certificates.

“Many thanks to all those who contributed to the successful event and we look forward to more students getting involved again next year,” Matilda said.

She said special thanks went to Tammy Collins, Kerry Collins, Lynne Brown, Peter GeaGea and stadium staff, Thomas Loban and KCD Health Promotions and the supportive parents who encouraged their children to attend.

The Warriors receive their certificates at the pool party..

Kacheyah SeeKee. Kaci-Len Loban.

The whole gang: (back row) Kia Arndt, Sorbie WareReece, Johanna Loban, Piper Barry, Sario Mills, (front) Julian Barry, Tara Arndt, Kacheyah SeeKee, Temple Barry, Kaci-Len Loban and Ava Barry.

We, the Nona, Morseu Cowley families of the Late Mrs Rita Nona Snr would like to express a koema esso au eswau big thank you to all the families who joined in the celebrations of the tombstone unveiling on the September 24, 2011 at Badu Island.

Sorbie Ware-Reece shows how to set.

Sario Mills referees a match.

Kia Arndt.

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Queensland Health community nutritionist Natalie Collier with mental health team leader Fiona Owens.

The teams at the National Mental Health Day volleyball game at TI Sports Complex.

WITH the mercury pushing 40 degrees on Monday, October 10, it was a great afternoon to be at the council pool for a free fun day at the Thursday Island Sports Complex.

The Queensland Health Mental Health team organised a healthy barbecue, giveaways, musical entertainment, and sports action on the volleyball court to coincide with National Mental Health Day. Community members were invited along

to enjoy the afternoon tea and have a go at beating the TI Police at volleyball in the indoor stadium, with the event running after school from 3pm to 5pm.

Queensland Health director of mental health Dr Lynne Ridgway said the police had been running secret training camps to try to redeem themselves after last years’ flogging on the court.

“They’ve been practising their volleyball behind the police station,” Lynne said.

Lynne Ridgway and Ceah Ideka.

Patama for the Mental Health Support Team puts one over the net in the game against Thursday Island Police.

But their skills were still no match for those of the mental health support team, who were winners of the volleyball friendly.

“At least this year we won a set,” one TI policeman remarked.

Players and community members cooled off in the pool to the laid-back sounds of Uncle Seaman Dan and Brian Galloway, singing and performing on guitar and ukulele.

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Northern Pride wins award for service to the community

Army side battles on at Bindal Allblacks

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Corporal Anthony O’Cloudy, Warrant Officer Ken Nelliman and Private Dan Leedie.

in education, employment and health.

They have reached over 55,000 community members through 250 school visits and over 50 community activities in the Cape York and the Gulf regions.

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Southern Balas player Lester Hero runs the ball.

By ALF WILSON TWO players and one official of Torres Strait islander descent were members of the Australian Army Murungal Indigenous side which made its debut at the Bindal Allblacks carnival in Townsville.

Corporal Anthony O’Cloudy and Private Daniel Leedie were the players and Warrant Officer Class 2 Ken Nelliman a chief organiser of the side.

Cpl O’Cloudy is of TI decent, Pte Leedie of Murray Island, and WO2 Nelliman is of both Badu and Murray Island descent.

In their first game Murungal Thunder lost 28-14 to Black Jacks then went down 27-20 to eventual

grand finalist Bindal Sharks.

In their third match Murungal lost to Wuppa Balas 24-14.

“I have wanted to form such a side for a long time and we have enjoyed the carnival. We got better as the carnival went on and almost knocked off Bindal but ran out of time. It was all good experience for the boys who were surprised at the speed, but will be better for it next year,” WO2 Nelliman said.

The squad of 25 players mostly are serving at Townsville’s Lavarack Barracks but some came from as far away as Sydney and Adelaide.

Murungal finished 13th of the 18 sides on the ladder and will be all the better for the experience.

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TORRES Strait Islander Patrick Mills has led his team Melbourne Tigers to an 82-76 point win over the Sydney Kings in his National Basketball League debut.

Mills started slowly but didn’t disappoint the sell-out crowd of approximately 3500 at the State Netball Hockey Centre, also known as ‘The Cage’.

The Kings were ahead 14 points late in the third quarter, but a spirited fourth-quarter comeback by Tigers brought the The Cage crowd to their feet.

Tigers fans revelled as Mills (28 points, 8/18 from the field) and new Melbourne import Ayinde Ubaka (22 points) rained clutch triples to outscore the Kings 33-17 in the final period.

Mills’s NBL side snatched the win in dramatic fashion, on the back of seven three-pointers for the quarter.

Mills told Fairfax he believed his side, which also boasts fleet-foots the likes of Ayinde Ubaka, Ronald Dorsey, Lucas Walker and Daniel Dillon, might just be the quickest in the NBL. “When you look around the floor and see the guys we have on the team, we are very fast, arguably the fastest team in the league,” Mills said.

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Malu Kiwai claim Zenadth Kes Cup for Boigu IN one of the biggest player coups for the Torres Strait in decades, elite NRL Sydney Bulldogs back Ben Barba lined up in the prestigious Zenadth Kes rugby league carnival on TI and was part of the winning team Malu Kiwai from Boigu.

And Barba had three of his brothers backing him up on the field, including Mahman Barba, who plays NRL for Parramatta’s Under 20s team.

Ten men’s and four women’s sides contested the carnival held at the Ken Brown Oval from October 6 to 9.

In the men’s grand final, Malu Kiwai defeated Badu Baiywa 36-18 before a huge crowd.

In the semi finals Badu Baiywa rolled Darnley side Saam Karem Beizam and Malu Kiwai defeated Mabuiag Island team Goemu Bau Raiders.

The ladies grand final was won 32-18 by St Paul’s team Dedeyal Gammas over Dreamtime Ropeyarn Razors.

KRL President Marsat Ketchell said the organisers couldn’t have asked for a better carnival, with twice the number of men’s teams as the Island of Origin carnival on Badu Island during June.

“It was the biggest rugby carnival ever held in the Torres Strait,” Ketchell said.

“I’m absolutely chuffed about the turnout - and the talent shown across the field should justify Queensland Rugby League to give us a go on our own for the Foley Shield.”

Ketchell said having Ben Barba play added extreme interest to what was already a popular carnival.

“Having Barba play was just magic,” he said.

Dashing back Barba is one of the rising stars of the NRL and is already considered an elite

player despite his youth.

Barba was the equal top try scorer in the 2011 NRL season with Rabbitohs star Nathan Merritt both scoring 23.

Dynamic Barba scored four tries for the Sydney Bulldogs in their 36-22 win over the Canberra Raiders in the last round to finish equal top try scorer.

Many are tipping Barba to be an Origin and Test rugby league star in the next few seasons and, as reported recently in the Torres News he has a strong bloodline, to Boigu Island near PNG. Born in June 1989 at Darwin, Barba joined the Bulldogs in 2008 and has never looked back.

His rapid development as a genuine NRL star had not surprised North Queenslanders.

Barba has entertained crowds at numerous North Queensland Allblacks carnivals over the years.

Veteran Rod “Hairy” McCrae was one of five referees who controlled the 32 games held during the carnival which he rated “of the highest standard.”

McCrae is well qualified to comment having refereed carnival on TI, Badu and or the NPA since 1994.

“Ben Barba and his brothers showed sheer and brilliance but they didn’t have it all their own way. There were many talented footballers in all the teams and big crowds,’ McCrae said.

McCrae praised the KRL which organized the carnival saying it had been one of the most enjoyable he had officiated at.

“The surface of the Ken Brown Memorial Oval was first class with a good covering of green grass and the standard of football was very high,” he said.

Zenadth Kes Cup Men’s Finals winners Malu Kiwai participate in a traditional dance before the start of the finals at Ken Brown Oval on Sunday, October 9.

Michael Passi, Wubay Marou, Jim Bero and Danny Melliman from Mer (Murray Island) team Opged Makrems.

Zenadth Kes Cup referees Roy Brown, Jason O’Brien, Rod McCrae, Pete McKinnon, Jeff Polkinghorne and David Maiden with ball boys John Robert Newie, Spencer Anau and Jaylen Newie.

KRL President Marsat Ketchell and young Lajean Ketchell Zenadth Kes Cup Women’s Premiers Dedeyal Gammas. present the President’s Rookie of the Carnival trophy to Ivy Baira from Bamaga team Ropeyarn Razors as Marsat Newman looks on. The Men’s Rookie trophy went to Ishmael Soki.

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