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Firefighter for a day, Daynie Seriat (8), gets a little help from Lieutenant Janelle Marrington from the Thursday Island Queensland Fire and Rescue auxilliary team. Daynie was one of hundreds of kids from who took part in Under 8s day on Thursday Island at ANZAC Park on Friday, June 15. PHOTO: MARK ROY. More photos, page 16. >>

Brazen crocs moving in on suburbs By MATT GARRICK AROUND dusk, the beach between Cook’s Landing and the suburb of Quarantine on Thursday Island becomes a feeding zone for saltwater crocodiles and sharks, feasting on the discarded guts and remains of turtles and dugongs cleaned in the area. A four-metre saltwater croc was

spotted this week walking up the beach to finish of turtle remains left behind by careless fishermen. Though dugong and turtle gutting is banned on the beach, the signs advisinig this are being largely ignored. Standing on the beach at Cook’s Landing on Tuesday, June 19, with Selina Sailor and Kerrod O’Cloudy, who photographed the croc, we see

at least half a dozen shark fins in the water. Though the croc is not visible, the circling sharks are a sure sign of the danger lurking just metres from shore. “Sometimes parents and their kids come and fish here. They don’t know anything about it,” said Selina, talking about the crocodile she spied during a recent visit to

Cook’s Landing. The local hospital worker explained how she watched the creature walk up to the tree line to eat turtle guts at around 3pm, a couple of hours after hunters had finished cleaning. “He came in and grabbed a big lump of turtle guts, then dragged it back out. Then he threw it up and death-rolled it,” she said.

She said the sharks were hanging around with the intention of eating the reptile’s leftovers. “They were tailing him when he went swimming off,” she said. “After that, he came back. Then other boys came down to cut turtle. So, as they were cutting, he was out there watching. He seemed to be making his way towards them.” Continued Page 2 >>

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Crocs moving in on suburbs << From Page 1 Despite the nearness of these barely submerged man-eaters, locals say ďŹ shermen are still gutting animals at the rocky beach on a near-daily basis. People also drop anchor in the same waters, wading out to climb aboard their dinghies. “Signs won’t work. They still come to ďŹ sh or cut guts. “Maybe they have to block this area. I don’t know how, but block it,â€? insisted Selina, before adding, “This place is scary.â€? Mr O’Cloudy said the crocodiles were becoming increasingly comfortable in populated areas. “Usually the crocs hang around the Rosehill ramp as well. They hang around here [Quarantine] and then swim up to the

ramp,â€? he warned. “They used to run off if you ashed your headlights at them, but now they just stay, staring. They’re not afraid.â€? The beach lies within 500 metres of the local high school, and large crocs have been reported disappearing into the creek that runs through there. Member for Leichhardt and former croc farmer Warren Entsch said he was a long-time advocate of crocodile culling, provided there was a program in place to ensure the animals’ sustainability. But he said for an animal this large near a populated area, local authorities had “no choice but to destroy itâ€?. He is emphatic in his belief that humans and animals of this calibre cannot live next to one another in harmony.

Selina Sailor and Kerrod O’Cloudy say crocodiles walking up onto this beach at Cook’s Landing are no longer afraid of of humans.

Kerrod O’Cloudy took this photo of a four-metre croc at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon near a recreational area at Tamwoy Town. INSET: This notice at Cook’s Landing is routinely ignored by hunters, locals say. “The only option is to shoot it and let come to ďŹ sh off that area, kids swim off slab where waste can be washed into a it rot. It’s walking near the boat ramp. It that area. It becomes very dangerous drainage system, where it doesn’t go back to the sea. Then any carcases and clearly has no fear of people. Pretty soon then.â€? Mr Stephen said the place would waste can be discarded at the dump, there would be a fatality,â€? he said. “You either remove the people, or remain a traditional place for kup muri rather than offshore,â€? he explained. cooking and preparation of turtle. He said although cleaning guts on you remove the animal.â€? However, he said the council wanted Quarantine Beach was banned, there Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen said the animal has now been pegged to think about setting up a “controlled was no rigorous enforcement in place. environmentâ€? where the hunters could “If you don’t have people actually for removal. He said the shire alerted Queensland undertake their traditional practice of patrolling or policing those areas, then Parks and Wildlife services, the only turtle and dugong cleaning, but be able the room for laziness of the hunters to organisation authorised to carry out the to dispose of entrails in an appropriate slaughter those animals and discard their waste just offshore comes in,â€? he said. task, on June 19 following a number of way. “There is very limited policing under “I think we need to look at this, sightings. “You can’t get too complacent because the traditional practice requires the council bylaws. “We have identiďŹ ed the rangers as when wildlife like this comes into a a safe location to continue, and to recreation area,â€? Mr Stephen told the complement, those traditional hunting being the more appropriate program to actually police this area. It needs practices,â€? Mayor Stephen said. Torres News. “I think you need to have a concrete management of rangers.â€? “That’s a major concern. People

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Liquor charges for policeman, teachers A POLICE officer and two teachers have been charged after they allegedly consumed liquor in an alcohol management plan area. The 32-year-old male senior constable from Townsville was off-duty at the time and does not work in the local area. Two male teachers, aged 27 and 32,

are both from far north Queensland and were also off-duty at the time. The charges relate to the alleged consumption of liquor on the night of Thursday, June 14, on a beach about 20km from Kowanyama. The matter has been listed for the Kowanyama Magistrate’s Court on July 18.

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Kids show has Thursday Island hipsters hopping some of their hip-hop skills on camera and say a few words in local language, to turn viewers nationwide on to their way of life. “Lots of people will get to see us. It’ll make the girls around Australia go crazy,” teased Andrew Lua, 15. A member of the hip-hop posse, the AOG (Assembly of God) Crew, Andrew was one of 11 singers, aged 12 to 15, who performed in the group on the day. The AOG Crew is the culmination of a workshop run by Torres Strait rap guru Patrick Mau. Known as Maupower to hiphop fans in the region, Patrick has released five albums and achieved tens of thousands of hits on You Tube for popular tracks such as Coolies and My Blood My People, recorded with his group, One Blood Hidden Image. “Hip-hop has been here in the Torres Strait for a long time, since the 1990s. Back then a lot of us began participating in the culture by breakdancing, MC-ing, etc,” explained Patrick. “Nowadays, people have become accustomed to the genre, and organisations use it to capture imaginations of the kids out there.

It’s all in good fun.” The hard-working MC is currently between adding finishWHAT do kids on Thursday ing touches to a new album in Island do for kicks? Go fishing? Melbourne and organising an Play footy? East Coast Australian touring Pretty soon children around schedule. the country will know the answer, He also took the time last week after national broadcaster ABC3 to hold a workshop and form the brought a TV crew up to Thursday AOG Crew, as well as training a Island last Sunday to ask a bunch group of real littlies, kids aged of local youths this question. around six and seven, to help them About 20 TI youngsters were refine their rap skills. called up to be a part of a new “The best part comes when documentary-travel series for they fit the words together so they kids, hosted by the dark-haired can hear themselves rhyme.” ABC starlet, Amberley Lobo, And rhyme they did, delivering 21. an onslaught of scripture-based While Amberley is immensely lyrics to the ABC camera, as Ampopular with the under 12 crowd, berley danced and sung along. some people find her a bit farIndeed the impression TI out. and the Torres Strait made on “She’s got weird fashion the television crew was evident sense,” said one local mum, after filming wrapped up, as they Kimberly See Kee. gushed with compliments about “She likes to wear more than their visit. one watch on her arm and this “The islands were just beautikind of stuff.” ful. And we got to eat some The show, titled 3on3, has amazing crayfish,” told director been in production for the last of 3on3, Vanessa Oxland. few months, with ABC3 film The crew, who headed south crews being shipped out to remote the day following the shoot, were corners of the country to find out readying themselves to launch what Aussie kids do for fun. into editing the footage. By the time the team finally Ms Oxland said it should be made it to TI, local kids were ready for broadcast on ABC3 bursting at the seams to show off around September. Even though Amberley and her team have left the island, there’s still a chance to catch the mighty AOG Crew in action, at the huge youth rally being held on TI from June 28 to July 1. And what do local kids like to do for fun? Apparently the same stuff as kids all over the world: playing around and hanging out with On set with the crew from ABC3’s kid show, 3on3, when they came to film local friends. Oh, and of kids on Thursday Island last Sunday. PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK course, fishing. By MATT GARRICK

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WE might be having some unseasonal rains, but its been pouring on Badu. Badu Art Centre has been battling to pour a concrete slab recently in preparation for the arrival of foundry expert Dr David Hamilton and his assistant Adam Stubbs. The pair are due to arrive on Badu on Friday, June 22, to spend two weeks assembling the new foundry at the Art Centre. Studio manager Joseph Au (pictured above) said the 6.2 square metre slab would form the floor for the new foundry. “We at the Art Centre have wanted to get this job done for weeks, but the rain kept stopping us,” Mr Au said. “But we put up the boxing yesterday and arranged with Steve at B.I.F (Badu Island Foundation) to do the pour.” It was all systems go - except there were only two pairs of gum boots and about six meters of concrete to get down before it “went off”, he said. “The cement truck arrived at about 9.30am - and then out of the blue - so did a heap of workers. “So I’d like to thank Troy, Michale, Tala, Jimmy, Masi, Roy, Philamon, Ben and Paiwan for their great help. “Tomorrow we can put the shed up, and then when Dr Hamilton arrives, he can put the foundry in its place, and do the tests.” It has been a long journey, and with some distance

to go, it is great to see the foundry finally taking place. “We’d like to thank Ergon Energy for donating all the aluminium for us to learn casting with, and TSRA for their recent grant to help us get started,” Mr Au said. “We all pull together and get the job done - its how we do it up here in the Strait.”

The floor of the new foundry takes shape. David Hamilton is former head of Faculty of Art, University of Tasmania, and one of Australias most-respected art foundry experts. Recently he returned from Hawaii where he led a team to build a foundry and they poured two-tonne bronze gates for the university. Adrian Stubbs is a Ph.D. student in scultpure, majoring in casting. They will assemble and test the foundry on Badu before returning in September to lead classes in editioning in bronze and aluminium.

Reach out for school holiday fun CELEBRATIONS and fun will fill the school holidays this week as the Mackay Christian College Outreach Team arrives to start its tenth year of visiting the Torres Strait. The Outreach Team arrives on Thursday Island on Monday, June 25. Led since its foundation by Pastor Peter Lister and his wife Priscilla, the team is known for engaging children’s holiday programs, memorable church services and fun times. Amongst other activities, the team will be partnering once again with Queensland Health to run an action-packed children’s holiday program at Anzac Park this week. “Every primary-aged child on Thursday Island is more than welcome to come,” Pastor Lister said. “The more kids, the more fun we have!” Later in the week there

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will be youth rallies each night at the Torres Shire Sports Complex, attending the Anglican Church’s Coming of the Light service and celebrating the 10 Year anniversary at the Thursday Island Basketball Stadium on the Sunday Night. On Monday, July 2, the Outreach Team moves on to Horn Island, Poruma Island and to the Northern Peninsula Area to work in other communities. For activity dates and times, see the What’s On guide on page 8 of this week’s edition. For more information contact Phoebe Motlop from the Assembly of God, Thursday Island.

ABOVE: Pastor Peter and Priscilla Lister on Warraber Island during their first trip in 2003. BELOW: Some of the kids who turned out to enjoy last year’s activities in Anzac Park on Thursday Island.

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THE only road in and out of the Northern Peninsula Area may be closed after the Federal Government and North Queensland Councils failed to reach agreement on labour costs for road reconstruction works. The Cook Shire Council is responsible for the Northern Development Road, the only access road that services the Aboriginal communities of Pormpuraaw, Lockhart River, Aurukun, Northern Peninsula Area and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Councils, as well as the road to the Tip of Cape York - one of the most-used tourist roads in Australia. The council says it is currently spending $150,000 per day on flood damage works, but payment of up to 20 per cent of these funds

for day labour is not eligible for reimbursement. They are pleading for the government to allow the claiming of day labour costs through Natural Disaster Reconstruction and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), and asked Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch to table a document in parliament this week. “Council will be legally obliged to cease all NDRRA work in the very near future unless this issue is resolved,” the Cook Shire said in the document. The council stated that it will not be able to maintain this road in a serviceable condition, and that closures would eventually occur “in the interests of safety”. Mr Entsch said if that happened, Cape communities would be

adversely affected. “If these works can’t be progressed more than 170 families may be affected, a disastrous impact for areas of Cooktown and the Cape with a low socio-economic population,” he said. He said under the current interpretation of the guidelines a contractor from overseas is eligible to undertake NDRRA works whereas an Australian council worker is not. “Cook Shire is one of many councils who are affected by this ambiguity in the NDRRA guidelines and I commend them for their efforts in speaking up,” Mr Entsch said. “Successive governments have never worked to ensure that these roads can withstand adverse weather conditions therefore there

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Jenee ready for a new challenge after Yasi By MATT GARRICK AFTER helping pick up the pieces in cyclone-ravaged Tully last year, paramedic Jenee Williams is ready for any challenges a new gig on Thursday Island can throw at her. “Tully was really where I got a taste for rural and semi-remote work I suppose,” explained the new recruit, three weeks into her job at the Thursday Island ambulance station. “And TI offered that quite remote element. And also, we can work as flight paramedics up here, so we get to go out on the helicopter, which was an added component of wanting to work

up here.” During her time in Tully, south of Cairns, the now 27year-old paramedic was forced to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi in February, 2011, and assist locals, including friends, to help rebuild their disaster-stricken lives. “It was full-on. It was an ongoing process, really. “A year on they were still repairing things, and people were still struggling with the whole situation,” she said. “It was an interesting element working in that post-cyclone environment.

Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council National Board Member Vacancy Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest Nominations and expressions of interest are called to fill the following vacancy: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia – practitioner member from Queensland National Board appointments are made by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council, under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each state and territory. To be eligible for appointment, you must hold national registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner, from 1 July 2012. For this vacancy, you must also be from Queensland. If you have not yet lodged an application for national registration, you may express your interest in this vacancy, but you will need to lodge an application and be successful in being granted national registration. To apply for national registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner, go to: www.atsihealthpracticeboard.gov.au/Registration.aspx To express your interest in a board appointment download the Information Pack, from http://www.ahpra.gov.au/He alth-Professions.aspx and submit this by COB Monday 30th July 2012. If you have any questions or want forms sent to you, please email boardappoint@ahpra.gov.au or call AHPRA, National Human Resources, Board Recruitment on (03) 8708 9277. Electronic submission is preferred. Alternatively please send to AHPRA, National Human Resources, Board Recruitment, GPO Box 9958, Melbourne Victoria 3001. Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council G20399

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“It really brought the people who I was stationed with t o g e t h e r. We really became quite a close-knit family because a lot of the people whom I worked with lived in Tully and had damage to their homes.” So, Thursday Island residents can rest assured they’ll be in safe hands should they ever need the services of Ms Williams. And, if anyone out there wants to offer her a trip out to the Torres Strait’s far-flung islands, she’s sure to be up for the adventure. “I’m looking forward to experiencing some of the beautiful outer islands, getting out there and exploring the area,” she said with a grin.

The blue phone is always on call By MATT GARRICK A TWO-DAY communications outage on Thursday Island recently has highlighted the need for locals to be aware of the emergency resources at their disposal, should a similar network failure occur again. The blackout left residents cut off from outside contact between June 2 and 4. Officer in charge of the Thursday Island Ambulance Station Dean Carroll said emergency services, including the ambulance station were left with satellite telephone as their only form of telecommunication. “We lost not just mobile coverage, but radio contact to Cairns and landline out-calls from the island,” Mr Carroll said. The public needs to be aware of alternatives which can be used should an emergency arise during such an outage, he says. Mr Carroll appealed for people to use the blue emergency telephones located outside every ambulance station in Queensland, Thursday Island included, should

New paramedic Jenee Williams says this blue phone outside the Thursday Island Ambulance Station on Milman Street will still work when the network goes down. PHOTO: MATT GARRICK the ambulance crew be on call and services workers had to “think on their feet” during the outage, unable to be contacted. “Just pick it up and it will link reportedly caused by a break in through to emergency services,” the fibre optic line running from Cairns to Bamaga. he said. Mr Carroll said workers at the “During the outage it could only link to services on the island, Saibai Island health clinic were so it went through to police forced to use an EPIRB distress who were then able to contact beacon to signal a helicopter paramedics through use of a to retrieve a patient from the island. satellite phone.” Thursday Island paramedic “They had to be a bit invenJenee Williams said emergency tive,” he said.

Reconciliation champions recognised RECONCILIATION Australia Co-Chair Melinda Cilento has extended her warm and heartfelt congratulations to Dr Tom Calma AO, Ms Shelley Reys AO and Mr Ivan Copley OAM for their Order of Australia honours. “It is with great pride that I congratulate my Co-Chair colleague Dr Tom Calma for his Officer of the Order of Australia honour,” Ms Cilento said. “Tom is a well-respected and tireless campaigner for social justice and is unwavering in his commitment to closing the gaps that exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. “The many roles Tom plays

are just a small indication of his generosity of spirit that permeates everything he does and his personal belief in the human rights of all people.” Ms Cilento also congratulated former Reconciliation Australia Board Director Ms Shelley Reys and Reconciliation South Australia Director Mr Ivan Copley for their AO and OAM honours respectively. “Shelley was the inaugural CoChair of Reconciliation Australia and during her time on the Board had an enormous impact across all our work, but none more so than recognising and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ achievements-work she

continues in her role as Deputy Chair of the National Australia Day Council,” Ms Cilento said. “Ivan is doing exceptional cross cultural work in South Australia particularly with young Aboriginal people. He is an outstanding role model, a very talented artist and an asset to the reconciliation movement.” On behalf of the Reconciliation Board Ms Cilento also congratulated other Indigenous recipients and non-Indigenous Australians working to improve the lives of first Australians. “Recognising the work of these great reconciliation champions gives me great hope for the future of our country,” Ms Cilento said.

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Big tick for healthy eating on Mabuiag

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The Mackay Christian College Outreach Team is running fun school holiday activities this week at ANZAC Park.

JUNE

Mon 25 - Wed 27. Elements of Shipboard Safety course, Moa Island. Meet at Council office, 8.30am, 0408 744 018 Mon 25. Hash House Harriers run, 5.50pm Mon 25. Yoga, TI Bowls Club, 6pm Mon 25. Mixed Social Volleyball, TI Sports Complex, 6pm Tue 26. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall, 5pm Tue 26. Touch Football, Ken Brown Oval, 6pm Tue 26. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry, 7pm Tue 26. Mackay Christian College Outreach Team movie night, AOG church TI, 8pm Wed 27. Mackay Christian College Outreach Team children’s activity program, lunch provided, Anzac Park TI, 9am - 3pm Wed 27. Antenatal classes, Maternity Unit TI, 6 - 7pm, 4069 0222 Wed 27. Yoga, TI Bowls Club, 6pm Wed 27. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6 - 8pm Wed 27. Wongai Wednesday, Seaman Dan plays Wongai Hotel restaurant, Horn Island, 6.30 - 9pm Thu 28. Mackay Christian College Outreach Team children’s activity program, lunch provided, Anzac Park TI, 9am - 3pm Thu 28. TS Carpentaria Cadets, TI Joint Defence Facility, 5.30 - 7.30pm Thu 28. Competitive volleyball, TI Sports Complex Fri 29. Floral Fridays - wear floral clothes! Fri 29. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe, 7am, 0438 747 853 Fri 29. Mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Fri 29. Mackay Christian College Outreach Team Youth Rally, Sports Complex TI, 5.30 - 9pm Fri 29. Yoga, OLSH School, 6pm Fri 29. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm

Bryce Whap enjoying a healthy meal.

Eating well are: Back row: Tyras Luffman, Obidaya Kris and Noel Repu. Front: Custis Hankin and Linda-May Whap.

Preparing healty meals were: Nellie Whap (IBIS) and Kani and Alice, nutritionists from the Cairns Public Health Unit.

MABUIAG Healthy Tick Week was celebrated in May this year where, for five days, everyone on Mabuiag Island took part in a number of cooking and nutrition activities about healthy, easy and delicious food choices. The Healthy Tick is a symbol that you can find in all IBIS stores underneath foods and drinks that are good for you. During Healthy Tick week Mabuiag kids and adults cooked and tried a range of healthy recipes that only used ingredients from the store that have the healthy tick. Everyone said the foods were “really nice” and many people tried some of the recipes at home - with great Lilly-Kai Toby is all smiles about her meal. success! The week was made possible thanks to the generous support of IBIS who provided lots of great food and space for cooking. The activities took place at the Mabuiag IBIS store, the Mabuiag Clinic and Tagai State College Mabuiag. Frances Knight, from Menzies School of Health research, and Kani and Alice, who are nutritionists from the Cairns Public Health Unit travelled to Mabuiag to help out. The week was part of a larger project between Mabuiag, IBIS and Menzies School of Health that is looking at promoting nutrition in remote stores. “Overall we had a very fun and delicious week. Thank you to everyone on Mabuiag Island for welcoming us and making us feel at home,” Jennifer Bartlett, IBIS HR/ Training Manager said.

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

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Do you remember this hotel?

Snowbirds making annual migration

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AFTER two years of drought, the roads of Cape York are thronged with a teeming crowd of that peculiar species, the Southern Warm-blooded Snowbird. You can hardly move out of your house for all the dust and congestion they are creating. Snowbirds traditionally leave their homes in the frigid south when the weather gets too bad, and move north in search of warm temperatures, gentle breezes and guaranteed sunlight. They gather their families and pets together, load their trucks, hitch up some form of trailer, and hit the road north. Their annual migration is one of the great sights of the northern winter. Watching a procession of their glossy rigs crawling into our campsites cannot fail to impress you with the effort they have made to get here. Many of them have invested their life’s savings in a mobile home so big and shiny that they put our little houses to shame. These vehicles come with bicycles hanging off the back, or even a small car towed on a trailer. Other snowbirds prefer caravans, huge palaces towed by monster turbo-charged 4WDs. And then there are the off-road snowbirds, fully equipped to go from here to the Kimberley without touching civilisation. They have more boats, fishing rods and quad bikes than the

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SHINE A LIGHT On our history This photograph, taken in the 1890s, shows a prominent hotel which once stood in Douglas Street, Thursday Island. How many can remember this hotel, what it was named, and what happened to it? We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos. Next week’s article will give the answers, as well as talking about John Douglas, for whom Douglas Street is named.

Mobile phone coverage still a concern

POOR mobile coverage across the nation is the biggest telecommunications concern for regional Australians, an independent review says. The businesspectator. com.au website reports the adequacy of mobile voice and broadband

services was raised in all 20 regional locations and in around two-thirds of the 222 submissions. “The committee accepts that there are commercial limits to expanding mobile network coverage, but it is equally clear there is

strong unmet demand in regional Australia for an expansion of the mobile coverage footprint,” the report said. Fixed-line phone services remained a key focus as it was the only reliable service for many people in regional Australia.

on-road version, and their massive trucks sport a thick layer of dust, which may have been sprayed on before they left home. All very exciting to see, but they are a real pain for the locals. The precious campervans and caravans are like mobile roadblocks, and their drivers are convinced they need more room than a road train. Endless frustration for anyone trying to go about their normal life. Get stuck behind a slow-moving column of caravans and you have to resign yourself to a long, slow journey. I’m glad they come, I suppose. I’m told they bring a good deal of money with them, although I can’t say I see much of it myself. It’s always nice to see some modern 4WDs around too. T hey make a great contrast with the shaky old hand-me-downs we drive. Oh well, the snowbirds are definitely different people. I only hope they are not here because they think we’re quaint.

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Celebrations in the air at Hammond Island By BROTHER BARRY LAMB

LEFT: Orepa, Beauty and Nancy Pearson looking over an advanced hard-cover copy of the book. ABOVE: Part of the resident group with Councillor Sabatino in the chair.

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PLANS for celebrations of the upcoming Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School 125th Jubilee were explained to a large gathering in the Hammond Island Community Hall recently. The community meeting was the first under the chairmanship of the newly elected councillor, Mario Sabatino, and attracted more than 40 interested, attentive and engaged residents. While the St Joseph’s School on Hammond Island was only begun in 1929, the community has had a lasting connection with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School on Thursday Island, which is celebrating its 125th Birthday. Indeed, Hammond Island is holding its own day of celebrations on Monday, July 23. Councillor Sabatino invited Brother Barry to give an outline of what was planned on TI and posted on the wall he had some of the display panels of photos and texts that are being prepared. Residents also had a chance to see an advance copy of the forthcoming book, “History of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island, 1887-2012, including the History of St. Joseph’s School, Hammond Island, 1929-1964.” Councillor Sabatino announced that the school had gained a Grant from the Torres Strait Regional Council of $1000 towards the book and $500 towards the celebrations in recognition of the contribution the schools on Hammond Island and Thursday Island had made to the Hammond Island Community.

20 years of ‘fighting, dying, crying’ for Native Title

INDIGENOUS people have spent 20 years fighting, dying, crying for native title, and now it’s time to quash the political football Mabo and Native Title legislation has become and make a future out of it, members of the North Queensland Land Council say. “The facts today are that even once people have won their rights, the inability of parties to implement, monitor and manage their gains means the battle continues,” NQLC chair Errol Neal said. As a co-host of Australia’s leading and largest Indigenous policy conference recently in Townsville, the NQLC was honoured to be a part of an event that coincided with major celebrations marking the 20th Anniversary of the Mabo decision. “But there is still much to be done,” Mr Neal said in the lead up to the 2012 National Native Title Conference. The struggle is not over, even when native title rights are won.” He said layers of government were playing political football with Native Title. “We need to see true reconciliation which is not just saying sorry, but putting an end to adverse policies that affect our people,” he said. “Governments need to consider what the next steps are, who is supporting those steps, and who is best to take on those responsibilities. “At the moment all the different levels of government seem to want to do is make it difficult for Traditional Owners. “There are a lot of economic opportunities for Aboriginal people still denied because of the actions of government, and valuable resources towards sustaining a healthy life for our communities withheld.” NQLC chief executive Dewayne Mundraby said it was the turn of governments to work together with Aboriginal people, rather than Aboriginal people having to fit in with government. “The time is upon us now more than ever for current and future governments to realise that our collective responsibilites towards bringing about certainty for the First Peoples of this country cannot be achieved without us,” Mr Mundraby said. “There is too many bureaucratic bodies on all sides of the fence with mandates that are inconsistent with an overall picture.Indigenous people in this country need to be a priority if we are to heal ongoing injustices and move forward as a nation.”

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groups, characterised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, remoteness, socio-economic disadvantage, region of birth and age. It also found males in remote areas also generally have shorter life expectancy and poorer self-assessed health status. As remoteness increases, so too do several health-related factors, including rates of obesity, tobacco smoking and risky alcohol consumption. Males in remote areas also have more new cases of lung cancer, hospitalisations for Type 2 diabetes, and deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and suicide. Rates of obesity and tobacco smok-

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community of Waiben. “Andreas worked hard and saved up for a work truck and when he drives up to the IYMP house all the participants are more determined than ever to reach their chosen goals,� CEA’s Jason Gardiner said. The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) manages the program, that seeks to help reduce the opportunity gap by providing access to a full range of education and training options that may not be available in smaller towns. Participants can move to one of the 16 IYMP host locations across the country, where they find a clean, safe and supportive environment to gain the qualifications and skills they need for employment back in their communities, or elsewhere. Training options include Australian Apprenticeships, Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education that leads to qualifications in a range of industries. IYMP also helps build literacy, numeracy, financial literacy, independent living and other life skills for young Indigenous Australians. Many of the IYMP participants like Andreas have gone on to become success stories in their education,

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While the strikers themselves may have all passed on now, the families of Willie Thaiday, Albert Geia, Eric Lymburner, Sonny Sibley, Bill Congoo, George Watson and Gordon Tapau and people from the North Queensland Aboriginal community gathered for a day of celebrations. Some of the seven were of Torres Strait Islander descent. The theme of the day was “United We Stand� as hundreds remembered when Palm Island fought back for better wages and living conditions. As a mark of respect for the “Magnificent Seven� the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council made it a public holiday. The seven men were branded as troublemakers and removed from Palm Island on June 14, 1975. Before that people of Palm Island waged a silent fight for better wages and living conditions. As a result of a series of silent meetings protesting these conditions, seven men were branded as leaders and troublemakers. The men and their families were rounded up by police in the early hours of the morning, forcibly removed from their homes and banished from the island. The book published by Black Ink Press was launched as part of Palm Island’s Strike Commemoration at the PCYC on Monday morning, June 4. Dulcie is a daughter of striker Willie

Thaiday and her well-told story will appeal to young readers, as she vividly remembers what it was like to be a 15year-old caught up in the drama of the time. Even then she was aware it would change her family’s life. But Dulcie Isaro said: “This strike story belongs to the whole island, it is not just my family’s story. The younger generation needs to know what happened.� Black Ink Press believes it is an important story to be shared with all Australians, especially young readers. “Along with Kathy Gibson’s book, Fantome Island, this is a resource for history studies,� publisher Ms Jeanie Adams said. After showing the manuscript to Black Ink in about 2000, Dulcie did wonder if the book The Day Palm Island Fought Back would ever be published. And after waiting a few years for others, she did the illustrations herself. Meanwhile Dulcie’s play has been performed, and Black Ink are making the play-script of the same name available, in booklet format a special price for schools who buy the book, so students will have a chance to enter into the story through drama. As a daughter of Willie Thaiday, Dulcie was introduced to the potential power of the written word in 1981 when her father’s Under the Act was published by NQ Black Publishing.

Dulcie Isaro with copies of her book at the launch. It was the first publication by both a black writer and black publisher. Black Ink Press has plans to republish that book later this year, with the family’s blessing, because it is an important document for students and tells a harsh truth from a personal perspective. They are looking for a good copy of the book. Meanwhile Dulcie Isaro is still writing as she thinks about other aspects of her unusual life story.

NEWS

Search finds six missing on ‘poor’ Cape road

Flights to Daru resume after a 12-year absence By MALUM NALU AIR Niugini began regular flights to Daru this month after a 12-year absence which has seen airfares between Daru and Port Moresby rise to among the highest in the country. Air Niugini acting general manager-commercial Dominic Kaumu confirmed this on June 1 after one of its Q400 aircraft landed there to break the 12-year drought. Hundreds of people lined up the perimeter of Daru Airport to watch the Q400 land with many openly shedding tears of joy. The last Air Niugini flight to Daru was on March 4, 2000, after which it had to stop services because of the unsafe state of the runway. The Q400 was able to land because of a K40 million airport upgrade funded 50-50 by PNG Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP) and Fly River provincial government through South Fly funding, with construction undertaken by Global Construction and supervised by National Airports Corporation. Airlines PNG has had a virtual monopoly in the Daru-Port Moresby route over the last 12 years, with airfares now being K999 one way. Kaumu said in Daru that Air Niugini fares would be cheaper than Airlines PNG, however, could not disclose the figures. “We will be using the Dash 8 to Daru. We will also be using the Q400, but at a reduced capacity (passengers) because of the length of the runway. “At this stage, not daily (flights), but at least three flights a week and we build up from there. “I’ve spoken to a number of people and the information we’re getting is that everyone wants Air Niugini back.”

A proud moment . . . Captain Tauedea Ugava with PNGSDP CEO David Sode after the historic Q400 landing in Daru, which heralded the return of Air Niugini to Daru after 12 long years of suffering for the people of Daru and Western province.

SIX people have been found save and well after abandoning their vehicle on the road between Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw. Police searched the Kowanyama-Pormpuraaw Road after six people were reported missing on the morning of Wednesday, June 20 and located their vehicle. However, the six people were not inside, police said. The five people, a 19-yearold man and five boys aged between 12 and 16, were reported missing after leaving

Kowanyama on the morning of Tuesday, June 20, in a vehicle believed to have been travelling to Pormpuraaw. After the group failed to arrive at Pormpuraaw, an older man and two passengers set out in another vehicle from Kowanyama at dusk to look for them. They were also reported missing but were found safe and well on Wednesday afternoon. The road is described as being in poor condition due to recent wet weather.

Loan helps Three Sistas revamp their Cairns accommodation

INDIGENOUS people from the Cape will have better accommodation and support in Cairns thanks to a loan delivered through the Australian Government’s Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF) by the fund manager, Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA). The Cairns-based social enterprise Three Sistas will receive the $450,000 loan to turn a former tourism business into a low-cost accommodation service to support people in Cairns and Indigenous people from Cape York who travel to Cairns for health services. Minister for Employment Participation Kate Ellis said this is the first loan delivered through the Australian Government’s Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF) by the fund manager, Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA). “This loan will allow Three Sistas to grow their housing and support services in Cairns to better meet the needs of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the region,” Ms Ellis said. “It is terrific that Three Sistas will work with Apunipima Cape York Health Council to ensure clients from Cape York have access to affordable accommodation and transport when in Cairns. “In addition to these vital community services, Three Sistas will also offer training and work experience to young people in the region as part of the refurbishment of the site.” Queensland Senator Jan McLucas welcomed the announcement. “Congratulations to Three Sistas and SEFA for their efforts to work together to develop the finance and support needed for this valuable project for Cairns,” Mr McLucas said. Announced in 2011, the $20 million SEFA loan fund was established with $10 million in Australian Government funding, fully matched by private investors, under the SEDIF program. Torres News

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MABO DAY, BADU ISLAND, SUNDAY, JUNE 3 MORE than 400 community members joined in the celebrations for Mabo Day on Badu Island with the unveiling of a 20th Anniversary Memorial Plaque for Mabo Day from the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. Councillor Horace Baira said it was great to see such a large turnout

from the supportive community. “It is important for us to continue emphasising the importance of Mabo Day by celebrating it each year and honouring the meaning of ‘Unity’ year-round,” said Cr Baira. The plaque was blessed during the Unity Mass with the unveiling performed by a Council of Elders

Representative, Mr Horace Baira Senior. The day consisted of a Unity Mass, Unity walk through the community, a flag raising ceremony, official speeches, presentation of certificates and of course an abundance of traditional dancing, singing and feasting.

Special guest Betty Tekahika, the eldest daughter of Eddie Koiki Mabo, attended the day’s events and made a very moving and heartwarming speech about the efforts of her father and the Torres Strait people. Cr Baira said that the celebration was the biggest they had held, and

that Mabo Day celebrations would only continue to get bigger and better in years to come. Cr Baira also said the culture and history played a major part in uniting the region. “United we stand and, if divided, we will most definitely fall,” he said.

ABOVE: Eip Kaem Beizam Dance Team receive their certificate for participating in the 2012 Badu Island Mabo celebration. BELOW: Badu Island Youth Representative Shannaen Nona delivering her speech.

ABOVE: Cr. Baira, Native Title Plaintiff Mr Victor Nona and Mura Badulgal RNTBC President Mr Peo Ahmat. BELOW: Councillor Horace Baira presents the 20th Anniversary Memorial Plaque for Mabo Day from the TSIRC to Council of Elders Representative Mr Horace Baira (Snr).

ABOVE: Special guest Betty Tekahika addresses the crowd. BELOW: Blessing of the 20th Anniversary Memorial Plaque for Mabo Day from the TSIRC by Rev Fr R Wallit.

The Unity Walk was a significant part of the Mabo Day Celebrations on Badu Island.

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MABO DAY, BADU ISLAND, SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Eip Karem Beizam Dance Team.

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Charmain Bowie, Small Village Dance Team.

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ABOVE: Makan Kula and Eip Karem Beizam. BELOW: Jessie Nona and Denna Nona from Tiger Village Dance Team.

ABOVE: Small Village Dancers. BELOW: Tiger Village Dancers.

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UNDER 8s DAY AT ANZAC PARK

ABOVE: A masked Margaret Mabo enjoying Under 8s Day at ANZAC Park. BELOW: Jared Turner helps Chantay Turner (6) with a jigsaw puzzle.

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ABOVE: Stephran David (9) has a go on the fire hose with a little help from Janelle Marrington. BELOW: Kurumi with Taslyn and Ashlyn looking ferocious in facepaint. ABOVE: Malachi Billy making bubbles. BELOW: Kalpana Mudaliar from Thursday Island’s Mura Kaimel Playgroup with William Mariota (5) and Tishal Narayan (3).

ABOVE: Two parts cornflour plus one part water equals a whole lot of messy fun for kids on Under 8s Day. BELOW: Jemmah Ronsen (8), Nina Lui (7) and Rubyann Sailor (7) enjoying the singing and dancing games.

Five-year-old Shivinta with a mask she made. Leo Akee strums a few tunes accompanied by Jeff Waia on ukulele.

ABOVE: Dierdree Whap with Keilan (7) and Nayeli (4) in the Little Hero ambulance.

Elsie Baker from Mura Kaimel Playgroup weaving her magic.

Miss Mel from prep class keeping the kids entertained at Under 8s day on Friday, June 15. Page 16 Torres News

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Seven-year-olds Jemma and Amelya with whirligigs woven from coconut leaves.

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Cairns Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow Conference In week 5 of Term 2, 5 Senior students travelled to Cairns to participate in the Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow Conference. The conference is organised annually by the Far North Queensland Indigenous Schools Support Unit. At the conference, Braydon Mudu, Caleb Ober, Lynese Jacob, Cassandra Bond and Louannie Mosby participated in workshops and activities designed to improve their personal leadership skills and to inspire them to be leaders of tomorrow for their respective communities. A highlight of the conference was a day of workshops and sessions held at James Cook University. The students wore their formal uniform on the opening day of the conference which impressed all onlookers. Ms Leanne Young Head of Department-Senior School

Senior Campus takes delivery of Science Laboratories. With funding from the Building the Education Revolution project of the Federal Government, the college has now taken ownership of two state-of-the-art science laboratories with preparation and storage areas, interactive displays and closed circuit television cameras to really bring experiments up close. 7KH ¿QDO ZRUN ZDV XQGHUWDNHQ HDUOLHU WKLV WHUP WR FRPSOHWH WKH QHZ VFLHQFH laboratories at the senior campus and the hand over inspection was conducted by the college principal Ken Maclean and the project manager John Lawrence from Hansen Yuncken. on the 11th May. Adding to the excellent new Trade Training Centre the new labs will allow the college to bring a new focus on the sciences, with one lab tipped for use by the HPE department for human movement studies and physiology investigations and the other to be used by the Science department.

Principal Ken Maclean inspecting the new facilities with project manager John Lawrence.

There have been some community members wondering what the white rocket like devices are on the roof of the building near the turning zone, - they are the fume extractors installed in each room and preparation area.

NPA Careers Market 2012 The combined efforts of the College and the Regional Council were realised on June the 14th with the successful running of the 2012 NPA Careers Market. Exhibitors from the NPA, Thursday Island and Cairns set up displays and demonstrations in the Reginald Sebasio Hall. Students from Year 7 to 12 and the general public were able to get information and seek advice on a variety of careers, occupations and study options available. Stall holders commented on the good behaviour of the students and the relevance of the questions that were asked during the student visits to the Careers Market. Well done everyone for displaying “Good Pasin”.

Date Reminders

A special thank you goes out to Ms Joanne Ambrose (NPASC) and Ms Louisa West (NPARC) for their coordination and hard work before and during the Careers Market.

9 July: First Day Term Three 12-13 July: Athletics Carnival Senior Campus Follow the College news on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/northen peninsula

Ms Leanne Young Head of Department-Senior School

Good Pasin: I am a learner, I am respectful, I am safe Torres News

27 Jun - 3 Jul 2012 Page 17

IAMA CAMPUS Term 1 & 2

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Torres Strait Marine Safety Program dĂŐĂŝ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁĞƌĞ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ĨƵŶĐƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ dŽƌƌĞƐ ^ƚƌĂŝƚ DĂƌŝŶĞ ^ĂĨĞƚLJ WƌŽŐƌĂŵ ^ƚĂŬĞŚŽůĚĞƌƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ dĂŐĂŝ d & ĐĂŵƉƵƐ͘ dƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů ƐŽŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ĚĂŶĐĞƐ ǁĞƌĞ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ŐƵĞƐƚƐ͕ some travelling from as far as Canberra and ƌŝƐďĂŶĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŶŝŐŚƚ͘ dŚĞŝƌ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ǁĂƐ ĮůůĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƉĂƐƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ǁĂƐ ŐƌĞĂƚůLJ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ĂƵĚŝĞŶĐĞ͘ /Ŷ dĞƌŵ ϯ ƚŚĞ zƌ ϭϭ ĂŶĚ ϭϮ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ ƚŽ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐ ŝŶ ďŽĂƚƐĂĨĞ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŐŚLJ ůŝĐĞŶĐŝŶŐ͕ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ dŽƌƌĞƐ ^ƚƌĂŝƚ DĂƌŝŶĞ ^ĂĨĞƚLJ WƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ dŚĞ d^D^W ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ďĞ Ă ǀĂůƵĂďůĞ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ Ăƚ dĂŐĂŝ ŽůůĞŐĞ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ƚŚĂŶŬ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂŬĞŚŽůĚĞƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶ͘

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ERUB CAMPUS

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DŽŶƚĞƐƐŽƌŝ ĐůĂƐƐ ŽĨ ŵƵŵƐ͕ ďƵďƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽĚĚůĞƌƐ ĞdžƉůŽƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘

Torres News

27 Jun - 3 Jul 2012 Page 19

THURSDAY 28

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:55 BTN Daily 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 River Cottage: Spring 6:50 Minuscule: Umbrella and Coconut Trees 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Photo Finish: Wedding - Three amateur photographers battle it out in a challenge to take the best photograph at a wedding. The pictures will be judge by Andrew Gunsberg, curator Anne Loxley and guest judge Tamara Dean. 8:30 Silk 9:30 Stephen Fry’s 100 Greatest Gadgets: Tech master Stephen Fry looks at his favourite 100 gadgets and what difference they have made to his life and he is joined by a troupe of actors, comedians and inventors who name theirs. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Basketball: Women’s International: Australia vs Brazil 1:30 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 2:30 Intervention

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Friends At Last” (PG a) 2:00 Legend of Enyo 3:00 Master Raindrop 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Grey’s Anatomy: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - “ A lion breaks loose in Seattle, leaving a couple’s lives and relationship at risk. Lexie is shocked when she overhears Mark’s discussion about moving in with Julia and Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry’s death. 10:00 Desperate Housewives: Lost My Power - With Mike gone, Susan attempts to build a car for MJ’s father-and-son school soapbox derby. Bree’s attorney, Trip, learns of her previous drunken sexual spree and needs her to come clean about it in order to help strengthen her case. 11:00 2012 Wimbeldon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird or What? 2:30 If Only 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: African School: Fred Gets To Z 6:00 ADbc 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 French Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Heston’s Feasts: Gothic Feast 9:35 One Born Every Minute USA 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Cathouse: The Musical - The working girls of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Nevada USA strut their stuff in this stage musical special. 11:50 Movie: “King Of The Hill” (MA v) - In Spanish. Someone is shooting unsuspecting drivers from a remote mountaintop in this harrowing wilderness thriller. On his way to patch things up with his ex-girlfriend, Quim meets the beautiful and enigmatic Bea at an isolated petrol station, unaware they will both face a terrible ordeal at the hands of an unscrupulous sniper. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 29

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Photo Finish 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Young @ Heart 1:30 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2011 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Grand Designs: Lizard Peninsula 6:50 Miniscule: Interior Cobwebs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL - When Shaun is discovered murdered on the set, Phryne is called in to solve the case. 8:30 Silent Witness: Paradise Lost Part 2 - Nikki hunts down the original detective on the case, Detective Inspector Gladwyn, and visits the church which killer Arnold Mears attended as a boy. 9:30 Taggart: The Knife Trick - A law professor is stabbed to death in front of 30 trainee police officers. What appears to be an open and shut case develops dangerous depths. 10:15 Lateline 11:00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow: Bristol - UK comic Michael McIntyre visits iconic UK entertainment venues where he introduces a special guest headline act, plus three burgeoning stand-ups from the UK comedy circuit. 11:45 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 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 Block: In this final episode of Unlocked the teams reflect on their renovations and prepare for their open for inspections and the all important auction day. 7:30 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks Wide World Of Sports presents Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks live from Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9:45 One Day International Cricket: Australia vs England First Session - Wide World Of Sports presents Australia v England live from Lords Cricket Ground, England. Join your hosts for the first of five One Day games between the old rivals. 12:00 One Day International Cricket: Australia vs England Second Session 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Surrender Dorothy” (PG) - A mother endeavours to learn about her daughter after she dies in a car crash, and is surprised by how little she knows 2:00 Legend Of Enyo 2:30 Legend Of Enyo 3:00 Master Raindrop 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal - Join Andrew O’Keefe in the exhilarating game show where contestants play for $200,000. 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight - Matt White reports on the latest news and current social issues. 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 14: Carlton vs Hawthorn - The Hawks have won the last eight matches against the Blues. But Carlton is a different prospect in 2012 and eyeing off a top four spot. Can the Hawks run continue? 11:00 2012 Wimbledon: Day Five - Live coverage of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon. 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 The Virtual Revolution: The Great Levelling? 2:30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Fiji: Island Flavours 6:00 ADbc 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Caroline Quentin: A Passage Through India 8:30 The Story of Wales: A New Beginning 9:35 As It Happened: The Bombing Of Germany: Examines the defining moments of the Allied bombing campaign in Germany during World War Two 10.35 World News Australia 11.10 Movie: “Sound Of The Sea” (MA s,v,l) - In Swedish. Ulises, a new teacher of literature, comes to a small town near the sea and falls in love with a young woman, Martina. She is loved by a rich businessman but choose Ulises. 12:55 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: The Thief” (M s,l,v,) After a series of break-ins in Ystad, three neighbours form their own vigilante group as they aren’t satisfied with the police response. When they catch a Polish man, who appears to be leaving a house they think he has broken into, they beat him up, leaving him for dead. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 30

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 12:00 Race To London 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Wooden Boat Festival 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 Did Darwin Kill God? 3:00 Movie: “Two Tickets To Broadway” (G) 4:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 5:00 The Wonder Years: Steady As She Goes 5:25 Miniscule: Mission BBQ 5:30 Walk On The Wild Side 6:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Soft and Crisp 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise - A confession of murder proves problematic for DI Richard Poole (Ben Miller) and the team when a wife admits to killing her husband but the body is nowhere to be found. 8:30 The Body Farm: Final - The body farmers investigate the death of a man at a classic car garage. The owners want the scene cleaned up so they can return to business as usual, but nothing seems usual about this case. 9:30 Hustle 10:30 United States Of Tara: Doin’ Time - Tara learns that she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. 10:55 Whites 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)

6:00 Team Umizoomi 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Natural Wonders Of The World 11:00 Children’s Program 2:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3:00 Crusoe 4:00 Getaway’s European Tour 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 National News - First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:40 TBA 9:40 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Exorcist II: The Heretic”(M h,a) - The demonic force that possessed Regan four years ago seemingly had left. However Father Lamont is instructed by the Cardinal to investigate the death of Father Merrin, who originally exorcised Regan, only to learn the demon Pazuzu, king of evil spirits, was repossessing her. 2:40 The Baron: “Countdown” (PG) - Exciting, danger-laden, unusual exploits...the human dramas of those who buy, sell and steal precious treasures. 3:35 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:05 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Stitch! 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Castaway 11:30 Shake It Up 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Australia Smashes Guinness World Records 1:00 Movie: “Hounded” (G) - )” Jay Martin is a 13-year-old who is competing for a scholarship with the headmaster’s son, Ronny. 3:00 Dinner Date 4:00 Outsourced 4:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 14: West Coast vs Gold Coast - The injury-ravaged Eagles have surprised many pundits and are favoured to finish top four. Can Gold Coast cause on of the upsets of the season on the road? 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 14: Sydney vs GWS - The Sydney AFL derby tradition began in earnest Round 1 this year with a Swans victory over a group of talented GWS youngsters. Can the young Giants break through against their cross-town rivals? 10:30 2012 Wimbledon 4:00 House Calls To The Rescue - Johanna Griggs unleashes her new team of experts to rescue home owners from their DIY disasters. 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Lang Lan: Liszt Now 2:05 The Chopin Preludes 3:25 The Woodmans 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex in Rome: The Name Of Stars 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mission Everest - Follow adventurer Bear Grylls and his friend Gilo Cardozo as they prepare to fly over the summit of Mount Everest. They will be strapped onto flimsy paraglide chutes powered by backpack motors, or paramotors as they are known. First, Gilo must design and build a paramotor that can go a full 3000 metres higher than any other paramotor has gone before. 8:55 One Sunday In Paris - This is the inside story of Cadel Evans’s historic 2011 Tour de France Victory. Featuring exclusive interviews with Cadel, his teammates and rivals, as well as never before seen footage, this documentary provides a fascinating insight into one of the biggest moments in Australian sport. 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Prologue - Liege to Liege Hosted by Michael Tomalaris along with SBS cycling analyst David McKenzie and former world champion cyclist Kate Bates. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 01

SBS

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 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: Around Windsor 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick: The National Black Theatre 2:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Spicy and Cool 2:30 Walk On The Wild Side 3:00 Art And Soul: Home and Away 3:55 The Artists Of Ali Curung 4:20 Desert Heart 4:45 Flickerfest 2011 Bee Sting 5:05 Superfish 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: The 100+ Club 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Sporting Nation 8:30 Wallander: One Step Behind 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell 10:30 Race To London 11:00 Movie: “The Jerk” (M) -A comedy about the misadventures of a terminally stupid man in search of good fortune and romance. 12:30 Order In The House 1.30 Movie: “No Sad Songs For Me” (G) - Moving account of a mother dying of cancer. She conceals the news from her husband and daughter and even encourages the flirtation her husband is enjoying with another woman. 3:00 Rage

6:00 GIO Schoolboy Cup - Holy Cross cs Erindale College 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Cyber Shack 1:30 Getaway 2:00 2012 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Sunday Football: South Sydney Rabbitoh’s vs Penrith Panthers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block: Grand Finale 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 9:30 Unforgettable: Man In The Woods - The first season concludes with Carrie investigating a murder in Syracuse that is eerily similar to her sister’s death. 10:30 Road To London 11:00 Getaway: A special episode showcasing some of the world’s great adventures. 11:30 Flash Point 12:30 What Would You Do? Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma. 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning Americ/ 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Phineas and Ferb 6:30 Jake and The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Breaking The Magician’s Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed 2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30 Queensland Weekender 3:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 14: Brisbane vs Melbourne 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:30 Downton Abbey -It’s 1918, and with the end of the war in sight it looks as though it won’t be too long before life can return to normal at Downton. 9:45 Castle: Always / Home Is Where The Heart Stops - “ In tonight’s not-to-miss season finale thriller, when the murder of an Army veteran puts Beckett on the trail of the man who shot her, Castle must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice to keep her safe. 11:45 Serial Killers: Chessboard Killer 12:45 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice 2:00 House Calls To The Rescue 3.00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 5:05 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 magazine 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:30 Al Jazeera News 3:30 Nin’s Brother 4:00 No Apologies 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Clash Of The Dinosaurs: The Defenders 8.30 Inside Nature’s Giants: Sharks - In this episode, a team of experts travel to South Africa to dissect a 900kg, 4.5 metre-long great white shark. There they uncovers the shark’s incredible array of senses, including the ability to detect the electro-magnetic field given off by other creatures. 9.30 Bigger Better Faster Stroner: Vacuum Cleaner - In this new series, James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity as they take everyday household items, look closely at the science involved in their inner workings, then set about re-modelling them to reach their full potential. 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 1 - Leige To Seraing. Hosted by Michael Tomalaris along with SBS cycling analyst David McKenzie and former world champion cyclist Kate Bates. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 02

7 CENTRAL

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Collectors 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Rivers And Life 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Antiques Master 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Grand Designs: West Cumbria 6:50 480: NAIDOC 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Wire In The Blood: Unnatural Vices - A gruesome murderer who is into sadomasochistic sex and eating his victims alive is on the rampage, and only clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill can lead the police to the killer. 1:10 Rudely Interrupted 2:05 Artists At Work: Del Kathryn Barton 2:35 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 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 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 CSI: NY: The Cost Of Living - While investigating the death of a young archaeologist who may have unearthed the answer to one of New York City’s oldest murder mysteries, the CSIs also discover that anything can be purchased on the internet, even someone else’s life. 11:30 Super Rugby Extra Time 12:30 The Whole Truth: Perfect Witness - Jimmy represents an accused killer from his old neighbourhood. 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Enid” (PG) 2:00 Legend Of Enyo 3:00 Master Raindrop 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4:30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Xavier fears being kicked out of the academy, Indi tells Ruby she’s won and she’ll stay away from Romeo and Alf’s concerned about Roo’s plans - or lack of them. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Revenge: Absolution -The impending release of Daniel has everyone on edge as the press grows more and more hostile and the SEC begin their investigation on Grayson Global. 9:30 Body Of Proof: Cold Blooded - When the owner of a family owned and operated Italian restaurant turns up dead in the freezer, Dr. Hunt and the team take a closer look into family matters. Meanwhile, Detective Baker must face her own haunted past. 10:30 2012 Wimbeldon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:00 UEFA Euro 2012 Final 7:05 German News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Kallawaya, Son of Lightening 6:00 Tour de France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Driving In Heels - Tonight, Adam and Jamie hit the highway with some fancy footwear. To begin, they examine whether certain types of footwear can seriously impair a person’s ability to drive. Then they check whether driving with a full bladder is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol 8:30 Man vs Wild: Georgia: Eastern Europe - Exiting out the back of a hovering helicopter by snowmobile, Bear Grylls finds himself in the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains of the Georgian Republic. Bear’s hunt for food turns up a foul-tasting vulture egg, before he uses an old cableway to zip-line across a raging river to makes camp. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 2 - Vise to Tournai 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 03

IMPARJA

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Meerkat Manor 10:25 Miniscule 10:30 Sleek Geeks 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q & A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Grand Designs 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team: The Massacre In THe Cellar - Hopton Castle 6:50 480 NAIDOC 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Race To London 8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey 9:20 Gordon’s Great Escape: Cambodia - Gordon visits Cambodia. In the jungle he discovers a dessert fit for a restaurant and wades through snake infested rivers hunting for frogs. 10:05 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne: July - Jennifer Byrne and team discuss Wayne Macauley’s comic novel, The Cook and Wallace Stegner’s classic, Crossing To Safety. 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:40 Four Corners 12:25 Media Watch 12:40 Whale Patrol 1:35 Gordon’s Great Escape: Cambodia 2:30 Football: VFL

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 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 TBA 7:30 EJ Whitten Legengs Game - A star studded line-up takes to the field for the Annual E.J. Whitten Legends Game. Hosted by James Brayshaw and Gary Lyon with commentary from Billy Brownless, while Tony Jones rides the boundary. 10:00 Survivor: One World 11:00 Kitchen Nightmares USA: Spanish Pavillion 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 Chase: Crazy Love - A fugitive with a dark past who manipulates his teenage girlfriend with promises of freedom and a life filled with romance and adventure flees with his underage victim, destroying anything and anyone that comes in his way. 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: “What Makes A Family” (PG) 2:00 Legend of Enyo 3:00 Master Raindrop 3:30 All For Kids 4.00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Gina is unsure what to do with some new information from Xavier about Jett’s father. 7:30 Once Upon A Time: Desperate Souls 8:30 TBA 9:30 Pictures Of You - This week, comedian and radio personality Akmal Saleh and music icon Judith Durham open up their childhood photo albums and share personal stories from their formative years. 10:15 Air Crash Investigations: Split Decision - On 12 December 1985, a charter flight carrying the 101st Airborne Division on Arrow Air Flight 1285, stalled and crashed just seconds after taking off. 11:15 2012 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 2:00 Camel Odyssey 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village:Kallaway, Son Of Lightening 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Hightlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Alan Cumming - The childhood of award-winning actor Alan Cumming was spent far from the glamour of Manhattan where he now lives. Growing up in the small town of Aberfeldy, Scotland, Alan knew very little about his family history. 8:30 Too Fast To Be A Woman? The Story Of Caster Semenya - As Caster Semenya achieved her dream of winning the 800 metres World Championship in 2009, rumours of a failed gender test spread. A vicious and voyeuristic media storm erupted and Caster’s triumph was turned into public humiliation. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 3 - Orchies to Boulognesur-Mer. 197 km medium-mountain stage. Hosted by Michael Tomalaris along with SBS cycling analyst David McKenzie and former world champion cyclist Kate Bates. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Meerkat Manor 10:25 Miniscule 10:30 Sleek Geeks 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Country House Rescue: Trereife House 6:50 480: NAIDOC 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Myf Warhurst’s Nice: And Arty- Myf looks at the kitsch and popular art of her childhood and questions why she, and many others, are still drawn to it. 8:30 Randling 9:05 Life’s Too Short - During messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice. 9:30 QI: Gravity 10:00 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 The Librarians 12:05 Life’s Too Short 12:35 The Dreamers 1:35 Movie: “The Vicious Circle” (PG) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 14 Port Adelaide vs West Adelaide

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our lives 3:00 Extra 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 Mighty Maroons: Join Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis for a pre-game special as the Maroons look to make it seven wins in a row. 7:30 State Of Origin: Queensland vs New South Wales Game 3 The Decider: With a feeling that NSW should already have this in the bag, the Maroons are going to make them work for it, but will the home turf advantage see a record seventh straight victory for QLD? 10:30 TBA 11:00 One Day International Cricket: Australia vs England - Wide World Of Sports presents Australia v England live from Warwickshire County Cricket Ground. Join your hosts for the second game in a five game series. 2:00 Extra 2:30 One Day International Cricket: Australia vs England Second Session

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Knights Of The Southbronx” 2:00 Legend Of Enyo 3:00 Master Raindrop 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Brax gives Danny an ultimatum, Gina secretly prevents Jett from finding Richard and Bianca realises Heath’s avoiding her. 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent - After successfully making it this far in the competition, which talented acts will continue to impress judges Brian McFadden, Dannii Minogue, and Kyle Sandilands, and Australia? 9:00 TBA 10:20 How I Met Your Mother: Challenge Accepted - Ted has broken up with Zoey and demolition of the Arcadian is near, but there’s one problem: Ted and Barney are arguing over who should press the button. 10:50 2012 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 2:00 The Hottest Place On Earth 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Friend Of The N’Dorobo 6:00 Tour De France 2012 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Speed Of Life: Hunters Of East Africa - This three-part series uses high speed photography to capture the amazing, lightning fast intricacies of daily life for animals and insects on the planet. Each episode focuses on a different region, and all of the various animals and interconnected ecosystems that call that region home. 8:00 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve: Sri Lanka To Bangladesh - . With its strategic location and tropical spices, Sri Lanka was a target for invaders and colonisers for centuries. Now the Chinese are building a huge new port in the south. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2012 Live: Stage 4 - Abbeville to Rouen. 214km Flat Stage. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 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 Block - In the race to the finish line all four teams are desperate to get an edge over the competition and complete the challenge in time for the special guest judges. 8:00 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Killer Robot Instability - When Penny’s comment about Wolowitz’s love life sends him into a depressed stupor, his friends lose their most important teammate in an upcoming fighting robot competition. 9:30 The Footy Show 11:15 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

CROSSWORD No. 104

SUDOKU No. 104

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) At times, you may wish that your partner could be a little more flexible. Don’t push them too hard, however! Be patient and they will come around in time. Romance. A surprise visit may help to draw you out of your shell and give you a new energy for life. Be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Home life may be a little tedious at the moment: you probably feel that you need a break. However, a pleasant surprise this week will be worth waiting for. Romance. Don’t worry if you have not felt at the top of your game recently. A romantic gesture from a person that you respect will help to boost your confidence.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

You have been unexpectedly successful, but don’t let the recent attention you have been receiving go to your head! It may not be anything you had any control over. Romance. You should be feeling very close to your partner at the moment. Make sure to share a special moment together this week. A helping hand will not go unnoticed.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

Recent changes in your social life will ultimately be for the best, but it may be a while before you can see their positive side. Change is never easy but this will benefit you in long-reaching ways. Romance. Take the first opportunity you can to go out and enjoy yourself. You badly need a chance to relax, unwind and get your mind off things.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

Hard times come to everyone eventually. Some money which you have put aside for a rainy day may have to be used. Don’t be too much of a martyr! Romance. Your intellectual powers will be in good form today. You will be able to express your ideas clearly and logically to other people. Someone you respect may take notice.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FINDWORD No. 104 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

You may be feeling as though you are everybody’s servant at the moment! Don’t let other people make you feel guilty for not helping them. You need to look after your own interests right now. Romance. Provided you feel secure enough, you will be in a very romantic mood. Don’t let fear paralyse you: enjoy yourself!

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You recently borrowed something from a friend, and have forgotten to give it back. Your friend may need this sooner than you think. Try to return it as soon as possible. Romance. A dream about an exotic trip which you once made will cheer you up. Try to remember all the details of the dream. Start to think about how you can recapture that feeling again.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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MUDDY RIVER

This will be a great day for you - provided you don’t get into any long discussions. People will try to trap you in your words. Avoid contentious issues if at all possible. Romance. This is not the best time for joint activities. You will enjoy being with your partner, but will need to make your own decisions and to spend some time by yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Your partner may seem to be a little too interested in someone that they have recently met. Don’t get too suspicious: things are more innocent than they appear. Romance. Try to get advice from a trusted source on your relationship. You need to see this situation from a different perspective.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Recent events may have taken their toll. You need the chance to unwind, and should not feel guilty about taking it easy for a while. Now may be the ideal time for a holiday “away from it all.” Romance. Do something special to help your partner this week. They have been very considerate recently.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.

– Pete Seeger

SOLUTIONS No. 104

The Moon/Mars Midpoint now in your sign will give you a burst of energy, just when you need it. You will need it to complete a project which is very important to you. Romance. You will be a little under the weather at the moment, and will not be in the mood for going out. Use this time to reflect on recent events.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A word of advice will help you, so long as you are prepared to follow it to the letter. Don’t be afraid to trust to your friend’s judgement. Romance. Someone that you have been fantasising about recently will be much less interesting in real life. Don’t lose sight of what is right in front of you!

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Applicants must have or apply for a Blue Suitability Card (Commission for Children and Young People). Application packages are available at the Tagai State College Business Unit, 31 Hargrave Street, Thursday Island. (Old High School Site) Interested persons should apply in writing. Applications must address the selection criteria within the package and present a resume. Applications can be dropped off at the Business Unit or mailed to: Business Services Manager Tagai State College PO Box 1000 Thursday Island Q 4875

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TSY&RSA and TIVA get the ball rolling TORRES Strait Youth & Recreational Sporting Association, Sports & Rec as it is more commonly known is a long standing association that is currently positioned in Douglas Street. They have recently started taking steps to work with TI Volleyball Association (TIVA) to achieve goals of a bigger picture. Both associations are working together to co-ordinate a working body that would govern Torres Strait Volleyball. After throwing some ideas together and receiving TIVA’s feedback regarding the role they played, in organising and managing the recent 2011 Torres Strait Volleyball teams. This representative side travelled to Darwin to compete in the Arafura games. It was clear that more committed people needed to become involved to create consistency for continued success of this sport. Sports & Rec want the community to know that they have the potential to be more than just a funding body and

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Theo & Mariah Mosby & Family, together with the Mosby & Yusia Families & Sasiwimon Sakhot wish to express our sincere heartfelt thank you to all Families, Relatives, Friends & Organisations that have given kind words & messages of comfort, support and understanding, floral & monetary contributions during the tragic passing of our dearly beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle & partner.

The late Francis Maia Mosby We wish to thank the following families & organisations: EMQ Helicopter Rescue Crew Mareeba Police, Fire Brigade & Ambulance Officers Cairns Base Hospital Doctors & Nursing Staffs Northern Pride Official & Team, Chris Sheppard, Management & Staffs Edmonton Storms League Officials & Team Kangaroos League Officials & Team Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors – Cairns St Margaret Anglican Church – Cairns Debra Rose Funeral Directors Fr Victor Joseph Fr Ned Wapau, Bishop Mabo and Church Councillors of the Anglican Church Torres Strait Tours/Rebel Marine – Mr & Mrs Greg Edwards Mrs Suzannah Salam & Ms Sonia Einersen Mr Toshie Nakata & Staff – TI Bulk Meats MacDonalds Ferry Services TI Hospital Kitchen Staff Torres Shire Council Staff & Councillors Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Tagai State & Secondary College Staff & Students Tagai Tafe College Staff & Students Pastor Wilson & Patricia David – United Pentecostal Church Yorkston Constructions Darryl Seden & Michael Moloney – Seaswift Pty Ltd Bernie’s Kaikai – Mr & Mrs Keith Gleed Ergon Energy - TI Grand Hotel – Management & Staffs Masig Island Regional Council Cairns Families Saibai & Badu Families Masig & Hammond Families Mr & Mrs Jimmy Dorante & Family Mrs Marcella Adams & Family Ms Serina Adams & Family Mr & Mrs Johno Clark Mrs Tessie Collins Ms Elizabeth Clark & Family Mr Francis Clark

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Mr & Mrs Theo Petero & Family Mr & Mrs Edwin Turner & Family Mr Wally Shibasaki & Ms Julia Yorkston Mr & Mrs Robert Yorkston & Family Mrs Noreen Yorkston & Family Mr & Mrs Richard Takai & Family Lyle Newman & Gwen Ketchell & Family Mr & Mrs Jonathon Yusia & Family Mr & Mrs Jefferson Mandie & Family Ms Rachael Yusia & Family Ms Corrine Newman & Family Mrs Jasmin Sandhu Mr & Mrs Eddie Newman & Family Mr Marsat Newman & Family Mr Steven Newman & Family Mr Kenneth Newman & Family Ms Esme Newman & Family Ms Kulasum Newman & Family Mr & Mrs Silas Sebasio & Family Ms Joyrah Newman & Nathan Campbell Mr & Mrs Tim Oberlutta Illario Sabatino & Cassandra Adidi Mr & Mrs Henry Joseph & Family Mr & Mrs John Abednego & Family Mr & Mrs Tom Stephen & Family Mr & Mrs Phillip Ketchell & Family Mrs Mary Binawel & Family Thomas Nomoa & May Assan & Family Kevin Sabatino & Bonita Yamashita & Family Mrs Zaleah Dorante & Family Mr & Mrs Charlie Loban & Family Mr & Mrs Thomas Loban & Family Mr & Mrs Ted Loban & Family Mr & Mrs Francis Loban & Family Michael Loban & Ruth Bon Mr & Mrs Ned Mosby & Family Tupoa, Edward & Monte Mosby Mr & Mrs Micheal Mosby & Family Mr Leonard Gela & Family Mr Ibrahim Binawel & Family Mr Harold Mosby & Family Mr Audie Mosby Mr Tully Frank Mr Seri Stephen & Joan Petero Mr & Mrs Brian Hooper & Family

Ms Patty Sailor & Family Mrs Rosie Sambo & Family Mr & Mrs Riley Gibia & Family Manai Joseph & Saimo Gela & Family Mr & Mrs Brian Williams & Family Kyoshi Nakata & Alicia Sabatino Mr & Mrs Sam Nona & Family Guyai Ware & Margaret Kiwat & Family Mr & Mrs Solly Lewin & Family Joseph King & Vera Havili & Family Ms Ella Bowie & Family Mr & Mrs Peter Geagea & Family Mr & Mrs Abai Bann & Family Thomas Mosby & Gagee Marou & Family Mr & Mrs Richard Abednego & Family Mr & Mrs Frank Loban & Family Ms Ellen Mosby & Family Ms Norah Mosby & Family Mr & Mrs Chris Mosby & Family Tom Mosby & Vera Abednego & Family Mr & Mrs Ron Laifoo & Family Mr & Mrs Jack Bani & Family Mr & Mrs Philemon Ahmat & Family Fraser Nai & Michelle Martin Mr Michael Loban & family Mr & Mrs Thomas Fujii & Family Mr & Mrs Joe Tamwoy & Family Mr & Mrs Patrick Levi & Family Mr & Mrs Anthony Cloudy & Family Mr & Mrs Garreth King-Smith Mrs Debbie Belyea & Ms Melanie Nash Darren Ahboo & Sheila Dewis & Family Mr & Mrs Slim Apuita & Family Ms Sylvia Tabua & Family Ms Margo Mills Mr & Mrs Henry Nona Mr & Mrs William McKeown & Family Mr & Mrs Brian Muhamad & Family Ms Zillah Muhamad & Family Mr & Mrs Michael Babia & Family Patock Tamwoy Olsen Sailor James Nawia Thomas Pearson Wesley & Hassim Adidi Kate Lewis & Bianca Bennett

Marigeths for their customary duties – Fauziah Mosby, Shirley Yusia, Raymond Kirk, Leandra Newman, Patty Mosby & Pamela Newman. Brothers & Sisters who worked tirelessly, William Dewis, Binawel brothers, Marsat Newman (jnr), Neddy David, Peter James Idagi, Michael Nakata, Cain Marou, Cain Ketchell, Jared Turner, Luke, Dale & Gary Ketchell, George Binjuda, Ryoshi & Kevin Sabatino, Masie Ahmat, Gavin Binjuda, Marsat Bindorah, Patrick Loban, Marlin Ahboo, Jimmy Uta, Luke Trevallion, Johnathan Mau, Franceen Ketchell, Charmaine Zitha, Shalana Uta, Stephina McKeown, Tamisha Gaidan, Leanne Ketchell & Yokapetha Akiba. All hunters, gatherers and caterers who have helped in the preparation throughout our period of mourning, we are so grateful. All families, relatives and friends who have travelled from afar, we greatly appreciate your tremendous support. Words cannot express how thankful we are and how much everyone have helped us during this heartbreaking time in our life. Please accept our Sincere apology if we have missed anyone. Mina Koeyma Esso & Au Eswau

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would like to have more sporting codes come under them and work in partnership to promote Torres Strait levels of sporting experiences. TIVA is an incorporated association of Volleyball on Thursday Island that is affiliated with Qld Volleyball and receives up to date information and promotion of Volleyball events held in Queensland. This combination looks to be the start of a great beginning that will support networking of interested bodies from the outer islands to create the much needed Torres Strait committee. It has been made clear from Sports and Rec that they do not have the intention of taking over current running committees or associations but want to work in partnership by inviting all sporting codes to come under them in a way that would better promote and improve funding options as a whole body. The finer details of how this will work, is still a work in progress but TIVA are happy to be the first sporting code that is stepping up the level and working for the betterment of the sport and exposure for our younger generation players. To begin this process and ensure a Torres Strait Volleyball committee gets off the ground Sports & Rec are putting out Expressions of Interest to all current sporting bodies in the Torres Strait, to nominate themselves to be a part of this committee. Registering an interest will ensure that your sporting body will have a say on how Torres Strait Carnivals, Torres Strait Representative teams and organisational structures of the sport of volleyball will be in the Torres Strait. Let’s all work together to get the ball rolling. Matilda Loban President of Thursday Island Volleyball Association Inc.

Continued Existence Triathlon Friday, June 15, 2012 100m swim/2km bike/1km Run/100m swim/2km bike/1km run Overall 1st Half/ 2nd Half/ Finish 1st Place Mitchell Gray 12:10 12:36 24:46 2nd Brenton Koch 11:45 13:01 24:46 3rd Adam Leatherbarrow 13:00 13:27 26:27 4th Simon Ballantyne 13:22 13:47 27:09 5th Tyler Pask 12:47 15:03 27:50 6th Doug Koeicemoer 15:15 18:38 33:53 Ladies 1st Camille Nugent 17:15 Kids 1st Anton Nugent 1

Maiden to leave Pride Skill360 Northern Pride Head Coach David Maiden will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the 2012 Intrust Super Cup season. Maiden, who guided the Pride to their first ever Intrust Super Cup title in 2010 in his first season as coach, has decided to step aside after three seasons in charge. The 40-year-old former North Queensland Cowboys foundation player said it was a tough decision to make, but felt the time was right to make a change. “It’s going to be very hard to leave at the end of the year, but I feel it’s the right time to announce now that I’m moving on,” he said. “With my contract due to run out at the end of the season, I didn’t want there to be any speculation about my future which may unsettle the team or the club. “I’ve also tried to give the Pride board and executive team decent notice so they can start the recruiting process for a new coach for 2013. “This great club means a lot to me and always will, but I think it’s the right time for a new challenge. “I’m extremely honoured I was given the opportunity to coach the Pride, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in charge. “I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me, including my family and friends, the loyal Pride fans, and the great group of players I’ve been lucky enough to coach.”

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Badu brand tees off BADU Art Centre Fabrics Corporation achieved a milestone last week, with the first shipment of beautiful hand made soft toys catalogued and sent to the Gab Titui Arts and Cultural Centre on Thursday Island. And t-shirts will soon be available under the Badu brand, says Art Centre manager Richard Butler. “The business of making the toys was piloted a few years ago with the support from tutor of Diana Abiad,” he said. “And after a couple of years of refining design and production processes, it is now ready to be fully commercialised.” The process involves designing, step and repeat printing, cutting and sewing, and uses all-natural corn fibre filling. A new position of fabrics production manager has been created, with Aunty Milly (Matasia) appointed to the position. Aunty Milly said it was a good chance for Badu Art Centre’s Aunty Milly with some of the commercial fabric the Badu artists to work together and create being produced at the centre. their own jobs. Strait. “We are all very happy,” she said. “In time, we want to “We can’t wait!” said Aunty Milly. take these soft toys and sell them in shops in Cairns and Mr Butler said the Badu fabrics would soon appear other places. Esso to all the ladies who come here and help under their own label. out. It makes it a great place to work and have fun.” “A Badu brand, or label, has been designed, and legals The fabrics department at Badu now has a dedicated in Sydney have trademarked it,” Mr Butler said. studio and is in the process of applying for funds for a “Soon it will appear on wearable fabrics including hats, digital fabric printer, which would be a first for Torres tee shirts, sarongs and bed linen.”

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Kubin Community Mabuiag Community Poruma Community Ugar Community Badu Community Mer Community Masig Community Hammond Community Iama Community Saibai Community St Pauls Community Erub Community Warraber Community Dauan Community Boigu Community Kubin Community Mabuiag Community Poruma Community Masig Community Ugar Community Badu Community Mer Community

Kubin Community Hall Mabuiag Community Hall Olandi Pearson Community Hall Ugar Sporting Complex Ugarie Nona Community Hall Mer Community Hall Masig Community Hall Hammond Community Hall Iama RTC Conference Room Saibai Community Hall St. Paul Community Hall Saam Karem Beizam Sporting Complex Aka GinGin Multi-Purpose Centre Dauan Community Hall Boigu Community Hall Kubin Community Hall Mabuiag Community Hall Olandi Pearson Community Hall Masig Community Hall Ugar Sporting Complex Ugarie Nona Community Hall Mer Community Hall

At the workshop with printer Theo Tremblay are Torres Strait artists Sharon Phineasa and Justin Majid with mainlanders Arone Meeks and Brooke Foster.

Exhibitions showcase the Torres Strait’s magical art A SORCERER’S headdress from Masig is one of a number of artworks exhibited by Torres Strait artists at a well-known Melbourne gallery recently. The exhibition “The Big Wet - Kuki Au Thonar” was held during May at the renowned Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi in Melbourne, and featured works by Islander artists Yessie Mosby, Glen Mackie, Sharon Phineasa, Justin Majid and Billy Missi along with Arone Meeks and Brooke Foster. In his artist’s statement, Mosby said his dhoeri, or headdress, is worn by the tribe’s powerful sorcerer known as Kai Maidalaig (Big magic man). “At a certain age the young men of Masig (Yorke Island) are taken by their tribal leaders from the main village to a young men’s camp on another Island where they are trained to be warriors,” Mosby said. “There they are also under the watchful eyes of Kai Maidalaig. “He is the sorcerer of the art of poisons, spells of death and healing among his other supernatural powers. “Some selected youth are chosen to learn the sorcerers craft.” Kane Brown from the Sun Dance Gallery said apart from the dhoeris, all of the works were produced here in a workshop held in Cairns during

February and March at Editions Tremblay NFP. “We displayed over 30 monoprint works created in a three-week workshop in Cairns, while Yessie made his dhoeris at home on Yorke Island,” Mr Brown said. “The exhibition was very bright and colourful, and many of the works will be returned to Cairns to be sold at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in August with Sun Dance Gallery.” Yessie Mosby’s works are also featured in a solo show for two months at Martin Browne Contempory Gallery in Sydney, where his tradional ceremonial Masig Island Dhoeris were displayed until June 24. “Martin Browne is a renowned gallerist and collector who purchased one of Yessie’s headdresses at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in 2011,” Mr Brown said. “This is a great opportunity for Yessie, and in general a chance to showcase some Torres Strait culture to a non-Indigenous art-buying market.” Following the Sydney exhibition, Mosby’s works would be shown by Sun Dance Gallery at the 2012 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair along with works by Billy Missi, Sharon Phineasa, Justin Majid and Glen Mackie.

General public are welcome to attend. Any Public wishing to make a deputation/representation must in writing give notice to Council’s Chief Executive Officer two weeks prior to the meeting. Contact: John Scarce, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Island Regional Council PO Box 501, Thursday Island, QLD, 4875

ABOVE: Torres Strait artist Glen Mackie. RIGHT: A Masig Sorcery Dhoeri by Yessie Mosby. Torres News

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Family time for Thaiday By ALF WILSON

Sam Thaiday with younger brother Eli. PHOTOS: ALF WILSON

players are leaving today,” Sam said. Sam’s younger brother, 18-year-old Eli Thaiday, plays Australian Rules football in Townsville for Thuringowa Bulldogs, which lead the ladder. He said it was great to catch up with his big brother. “I went out to Dairy Farmer’s Stadium last night and watched the game, but I didn’t get to see Sam, and this will be the first time since he has been up here. I am giving him a lift,’’ Eli said. Sam signed autographs for numerous fans before heading off with Eli and hopes to be fit for the Third State of Origin. With the series locked up at one-all after NSW won the last clash 16-12 at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, Queensland fans from the Torres Strait to Brisbane and west to Mount Isa will be hoping he can do just that.

CHAMPION Brisbane Broncos forward Sam Thaiday emerged from Townsville’s Holiday Inn the morning after his side was beaten 12-0 by the North Queensland Cowboys to be greeted by his younger brother Eli. His teammates walked to a bus to the airport to return to the State’s capital, but Sam stayed in Townsville to catch up with family members. The 27-year-old Thaiday has missed the game against the Cowboys and also the second State of Origin game against NSW due to a shoulder injury. Of Iama (Yam Island) heritage, Thaiday says he wants to return to the Torres Strait when he can, with the earliest opportunity probably being after the season. “I don’t get up to the Torres Strait enough these days. I’m going back to Brisbane tomorrow and the other LEFT: Jane Evennett with Broncos and Origin star Ben Hannant. RIGHT ABOVE: Sam Thaiday signs a jumper for a young fan. RIGHT BELOW: Matthew Sagigi with Broncos and Origin star Ben Hannant.

Kids compete in AFL crusade in the cold By VANESSA GILLEN THE Gold Coast did not live up to its name last week when a group of 11 and 12 year-old kids from the communities of Cape York and the Torres Strait attended the AFL Primary School State Under-12 Championships from June 9 to June 13. The AFL Cape York Crusaders were made up from kids from Badu Island, Weipa, Thursday Island, Murray Island, Coen, Aurukun, Pompuraww, Kowanyama, Yarrabah, Cooktown and Wujal Wujal. They encountered wet and freezing conditions along with a couple of hundred of other players vying for selection for the Queensland Under-12s team, which will compete at the national competition in August. Most of the kids of the 2012 Crusaders team were selected last September at the AFL Cape York Weipa training weekend and possibly haven’t played a game since. However, the innate skill and athleticism of the Crusaders

won out, and despite not winning a game, they played some sensational and gutsy football. As the grounds deteriorated to become large puddles and no amount of hot chocolate or coffee could keep the spectators warm, the Crusaders kids gave their best and proudly represented the Cape York region. Two of the Crusaders were selected for the Queensland Country team. Zane Stallen from Cooktown and Philip Solomon from Cairns were both handed the Queensland Country jersey, and although they didn’t get to play the game because of the weather conditions, it was a great accolade for these future AFL champions and the excellent AFL Cape York program. The program continues with training camps throughout the Cape and no doubt the 2013 Crusaders will be back with a vengeance.

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Local women to play in Beetson carnival By ALF WILSON A REPRESENTATIVE side from the Kaiwalagal Rugby League ladies’ competition on Thursday Island will be selected to compete at the Arthur Beetson Queensland Murri Rugby League Carnival at Ipswich from September 27 to 30. Two sides contest the KRL ladies’ comp.: Thursday Island-based Sundown Sirens and Dedeyal Gummas, from St Paul’s on Moa Island. Competition co-ordinator Sasha Busch said the teams could only meet every three weeks due to high travel costs for Dedeyal to come in from St Paul’s. “It costs them at least $2000 a trip,” Sasha said. Many of the girls in the competition have traditionally been involved in the Island of Origin series on Badu Island normally held in June, however the 2012 series was cancelled due to a lack of volunteers to run it. Rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson attended the 2011 carnival and had his picture taken with Sundown Sirens. Sasha said since the Island of Origin had been cancelled, a Torres Strait ladies’ team Kindred United would be picked from the KRL ladies’ comp. to compete at the Ipswich carnival. “To ensure those selected have match fitness, and so training sessions can commence every game weekend,’’ she said. Whilst such a trip is wonderful for ladies’ football at Australia’s northern outposts, it will be dependent on gaining sponsors and fundraising. If anyone is interested in sponsoring our Kindred United team they can contact Sasha on 0458 082 633. Sasha is hoping that other outer island teams will join the KRL comp next year so they can see the importance of match fitness and contact time when preparing for representative games like the Arthur Beetson Carnival. “My main aim for taking a Torres Strait ladies’ team down again is to hopefully get more ladies from this region in the Indigenous All Stars team,” Sasha said. “Some of the ladies up here have so much raw talent, there are a few ladies that could carve it up with the best in the state right now, but due to our isolation it isn’t always possible for us to get down and showcase this talent. “I just hope this year the selectors for the Indigenous All Stars teams are looking for the best talent, and not the

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Badu hits bullseye with darts carnival

Mr and Mrs Manuel Nomoa and Eddie Nona from Team Getha Wanan. ABOVE: Team Amiyal Bai are (left to right): Frank Loban, Kayden Nona, Anthony Nona and Wariba Seriat (absent: James Yorkston). BELOW: Christine Yorkstone is awarded Ladies’ Highest Peg by Eddie Nona.

By ANTON NONA

FOLLOWING a colourful and successful 20th Anniversary High Court Decision - Mabo Day, we saw the Badu Island Sports and Recreation officer Anton Nona and a community committee put together a darts carnival. The carnival was held at the Badu Hotel over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, starting on Friday, June 8 and closing on Sunday, June 10, which allowed our visitors to travel back home safely. The community committee faced a very long but happy weekend - like they said, a “Family Happy Weekend” - with 10 teams entering the carnival. Competing teams (and captains) were Matha Lagadh (Victor Nona Jnr), I Sabe (Philemon Ahmat), Getha Wanan (Eddie Nona), Black Caviar (Ella Mene), Ngurr Gi Thiyak (Paiwan Nona), Stallions (Esther Nona), Sugarlicious (Richard S ABOVE: Peter Levi, 180 Score winner, Nona), Pocket Rockets (James presented by Council of Elders Nona), Amiyal Bai (Frank Loban) representative Peter Warria. and Wugga Boars (Peter Levi). BELOW: Frank Loban, Best Dressed The carnival started at 6.30pm Team, presented by Danny Nona. with a minute’s silence in respect to the late Mr Job “Pres-o” Uta, a fellow darts player who was to part take in our carnival playing with the Black Caviar. This was followed by the

Dart players Albert Reuben (Ngurr Gi Thiyak), Victor Nona Snr (Black Caviar), Peter Levi (Wugga Boars) and Esterlita Bowie (Matha Lagadh).

opening prayer by Pastor Walter Tamwoy. With a late start we saw a lot of young players in each teams throwing brilliant and beautiful darts, taking into consideration that most of these players had never thrown darts before, let alone played in a carnival. You saw this in Wugga Boars, Ngurr Gi Thiyak, Pocket Rockets and Sugarlicious, to name but a few. But as we progressed into the weekend, each of the games being played was full of excitement. There was laughter, Lagau [Island] music, country and so on being played in the background, with friends and families coming together. After the round robin comp, the top four teams making it into the knock-outs were: 1. Getha Wanan 2. I Sabe 3. Black Caviar 4. Sugarlicious The victors of the finals were Sugarlicous. We are looking at hosting a Men’s and Ladies’ Singles Carnival and a Doubles Carnival before the end of the year, but we are also keen and looking forward to going over to St Paul’s when they host their Darts Carnival. In closing we, the Sports and Recreation officer Anton Nona, and the community committee, would like to take this opportunity to thank all the darts players and supporters who travelled to Badu Island, and

ABOVE: Members of the winning team, Sugarlicious: Susan Baira, Richard S. Nona and Lily Marie Nona. those who came along to support the BELOW: Tala Nona Snr receives Men’s Most games, where they were a part of this Tons prize from Anton Nona. successful 2012 carnival. We would like to thank our sponsors Mr Daniel Nona, Badu Island Supermarket, Mr Richard W. Bowie of Argan Fishing, manager and staff at the Badu Island Hotel, and our major sponsors, Badu Island Foundation Ltd. Mina Koey Esso Nithamun Ka Mura, God Bless. RESULTS 1st place: Sugarlicous - Richard S Nona, Michael Nona, Tala Nona Jnr, Lily-Marie Nona and Susan Baira 2nd place: I Sabe - Philemon Ahmat, Peo Ahmat; Solomon Ahmat; Johnny Baira, Josephine Ahmat and Soraya Ahmat 3rd place: Getha Wana - Eddie Nona, Talipasa Nona, Manuel Nomoa; Johnny Ahmat and Patimah Nomoa 4th place: Black Caviar - Ella Mene, Victor Nona Snr, Tala Nona Snr and Walter Tamwoy 180s: Manuel Nomoa - Getha Wanan; ABOVE: Ella Mene is awarded Ladies Most Peter Levi - Wugga Boars; John Toshie Tons by Anton Nona. Kris - Wugga Boars; Ella Mene - Black BELOW: Dart players Cr Horace Baira (Matha Lagadh), Susan Baira (Sugarlicious) and Caviar Most Tons: Ella Mene - Black Caviar; Anthony Nona (Amiyal Bai). Eddie Nona - Getha Wanan; Tala Nona Snr - Black Caviar Best Dressed Team: Amiyal Bai Frank Loban, Anton Nona, Kayden Nona, James Yorkston and Wariba Seriat Highest Peg: Christine Yorkston - Matha Lagadh (120); Daniel Nona Stallions (140) Player of the Final:- Richard S. Nona - Sugarlicious

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