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23 - 29 November 2011 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 991 • $2.00 inc. GST

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The Mer community gathers to witness a Dance Kombat performance with local kids and DJ Marcus Pedro on Thursday, November 10. The performance was the culmination of a sixweek tour taking in 10 islands across the Torres Strait, promoting healthy lifestyles. Photo: MARK ROY. See more photos on page 11 and read the full story on page 21 >>

Boat charter creates a storm in Torres Strait By MARK ROY THE Indigenous community in the Torres Strait might also be called an indignant community after a recent visit by a former Sea Shepherd volunteer and a Port Douglas documentary filmmaker raised hackles. While the Torres News cannot establish the intentions of the pair with any clarity, there is no doubt that they breached cultural protocols, if not council bylaws. Thursday Island Police officer-in-charge Jamie Horn said while he was aware of claims made about the men in a circulated email, the police had received no formal complaint. “No-one has made a complaint to us, and until such time as someone does, we are unable to investigate further,” Snr Sgt Horn said. The email, circulated to Torres Strait indigenous networks, claims the two men travelled to island communities aboard the vessel Freedom in an attempt to “make a film to discredit aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their right to hunt”.

The email, marked “ALERT: All family and friends in north QLD”, sent ripples through the local community with its claims that the men were trying to entrap traditional owners into undertaking illegal activities, such as selling dugong and turtle meat, while being filmed. Filmmaker Ben Cropp and Rupert Imhoff, a volunteer with the Greenpeace-funded conservation vessel Sea Shepherd, visited the islands of Mabuiag, Boigu and Saibai for about a week in mid-November for the purposes of what Mr Cropp described as “research”. “Rupert Imhoff chartered me,” Mr Cropp told the Torres News on Thursday, November 17. “He was a volunteer for the Sea Shepherd, but left about a year ago. He hired the boat to do research.” Mr Cropp denounced the claims made in the email as “a lie”. “We were not doing any filming. It’s a total lie, the person who sent the email can’t even spell the islands’ names right,” Mr Cropp said. “They are trying to discredit me.”

Mr Cropp said while he had visited the islands with Mr Imhoff, they had not been “ordered off” any of the islands. On the contrary, Mr Cropp said he had been working with the island councillors to mitigate any bad public perception of dugong and turtle hunting. “I’m all for indigenous hunting rights and have been advising them on how to get around all this bad publicity,” Mr Cropp said. “(Mr Imhoff) was a student at uni, then he left to start a business, a dot com, and made a lot of money out of it, and now he has come back to study.” During Mr Cropp’s visit, the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) issued a community notice to say it had received advice from communities across the Torres Strait that Mr Cropp had visited their community without official consent of the local Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) to undertake research into traditional hunting of dugongs and turtles. “Mr Ben Cropp or anybody affiliated with him has not received permission from TSRA to conduct any research or visit any Torres

Strait communities,” the statement read. The TSRA notice said neither Mr Cropp nor anybody affiliated with him had received approval from any Torres Strait RNTBC to conduct research in any Torres Strait community. “It is a requirement that any PhD researcher that engages Indigenous individuals for research purposes must produce official ethics approval from the sponsoring University,” the statement read. “It is your right to ask the researcher for a copy of the ethics approval document for you to keep.” In May 2011, the TSRA showcased its Indigenous engagement in sea turtle management at the Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation in San Diego in the US. TSRA chairperson Toshie Kris said turtles and dugongs were of enormous importance to Torres Strait Islanders, both as a food source and as part of their cultural identity, yet sea turtles were being driven to extinction elsewhere in the world. Continues page 2 >>

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Boat creates storm >> From page 1 “Sustainable management of the region’s turtles has therefore been a priority environmental issue for the TSRA,” Mr Kris said. “We now have community-based Turtle and Dugong Management Plans developed with and endorsed by traditional owners from 15 Torres Strait communities.” Mr Cropp, whose filming career began as a shark hunter more than 40 years ago, said he did not know why anyone would have written the email alert. “I can only think they are involved in the illicit trade themselves,” Mr Cropp said. “It’s obviously written by someone who is a troublemaker. The people up there know me, and know it’s a lie.” He warned to Torres News not to run the story. “If you start printing it you’ll get in all sorts of trouble. I’ll call my lawyer,” he said. In an email from the group’s US headquarters, a media spokesperson for conservation group Sea Shepherd confirmed Rupert Imhoff is a volunteer with the organisation. “I’m not personally aware of what Rupert is currently working on, as he is a volunteer for Sea Shepherd and was likely working on his own project with Ben Cropp,” the spokesperson said.

At the time of going to press, Member for Cook Jason O’Brien tabled documents in state parliament relating to allegations that two men were trying to entrap Torres Strait Islanders to sell dugong and turtle meat. “I am very concerned about these allegations and have referred them to the relevant ministers officers,” Mr O’Brien said. Mr O’Brien told the Torres News the rights of indigenous people to hunt needed to be protected. He said there were more serious threats to marine creatures than those posed by traditional hunting. “Illegal netting, reef runoff and boat strikes are other major causes of dugong deaths,” Mr O’Brien said. “Why aren’t we seeing public outrage to try and have these matters addressed? Why? Because it is easier to get on the bandwagon and kick traditional owners exercising their rights.” He said he supported an ALP policy position based on scientific research and an evidence-based approach. “We are the ones who have created the dugong taskforce and we are the ones who are working with traditional owner groups who we have funded and empowered to find real solutions to this issue.”

Kerb your enthusiasm THE crew at the Thursday Island Rotary Club are always keen to help out around the community. Sometimes a little too keen, it seems. After putting the word out that they wanted to help people get their unwanted white goods to the shire transfer station, the Rotary Club has been overwhelmed by the response. TI Rotary Club president Frank Darke said they simply didn’t have the manpower to help everybody this Saturday, November 26. “We have been overwhelmed by the response, and from now on can only assist those that are unable to dispose of the stuff themselves,” Mr Darke said. “We will honour our commitments as far

as those people who have already put out their white goods, but residents need to realise Rotary’s main aim in the community is to help those who are less able to help themselves.” “The Torres Shire Council has opened the transfer for free dumping as part of their pre-Wet clean up. Rotary plans to assist the elderly and infirm of the community who otherwise would not be able to get their unwanted whitegoods to the transfer station. Persons incapable of getting stuff to the transfer station need to contact Rotary for assistance. “ So for those of you who genuinely need a hand to move your old white goods, call Lee Sarich on 0416 926 680 or Dorothy Hogan on 0429 034 930.

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By MARK ROY WITH two special needs kids, Sandra Mayor can sometimes find the going a bit tough. So when she found she would have to make the move south to be closer to specialist services, she was glad of the help offered by the local community. The mother of five is moving her family to Annandale, in Townsville, in order to be close to the hospital. “I want to thank SeaSwift, who stepped in at the eleventh hour to help with freight, the Department of Housing and Homelessness who helped find accommodation, and Frank Cook from Disability Services,” Sandra said. Sandra’s son George, 9, is a special needs child who suffered from meningococcal disease at the age of 18 months. “He now has a calcium build-up on the right side of his brain, so his left side is crippled,” Sandra explained. “Zoe Lang at the Malu Oz disability centre at Tagai Primary has done great work with George, and I want to thank her for that, and also Simone Gough, who works with RHD,” she said. Sandra’s daughter Shayleen Mayor, 11, has Rheumatic Heart Disorder, and also needs specialist medical care. Disability Services local area coordinator Frank Cook, whose patch is the Eastern and inner islands, said Sandra was taking the big step to get the best possible care for her children. “She is looking at the best outcome

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Disability Services local area coordinator Frank Cook lends a hand to Shayleen Mayor (11) and her mum Sandra Mayor as they prepare for the big move to Annandale in Townsville. PHOTO: MARK ROY for both special needs children,” Mr Cook said. “As George gets older, the medical care becomes more challenging, and the medical services on Thursday Island and NPA region - as in any remote area - are generalised services. “Both George and Shayleen need to be closer to specialised support.” As Mr Cook helped Sandra and her sons and daughters load up the ute, the Thursday Island mum spoke of her feelings about the move. “I’ve been here in this house for nine years, and have lived on Thursday Island for 23 years,” she said. “So it is a big move, and I was feeling

very apprehensive. But now that I know we have somewhere to go, I am actually looking forward to it.” Mr Cook said both the Department of Housing and Homelessness and Disability Services were part of the Department of Communities, and had worked together to make sure all the appropriate paperwork was in place to make the Mayor family’s transfer from one house to another as smooth and stress-free as possible. “These services are always improving, with better processes coming through to help families like Sandra’s who may have special needs,” Mr Cook said. “She is putting everything on the line to get the best care she can for her kids.”

Divers identify plane wreckage By MARK ROY POLICE divers have identified the wreckage of an aircraft found by cray divers off Kubin, Moa Island as that of a twin-engine Aero Commander that disappeared en route to Horn Airport in poor weather on February 24. The 37-year-old pilot, Brant Aldhamland, last made contact with the airport at 7.49 am. It is believed he was attempting to maintain a holding patten until the weather cleared when the aircraft crashed into the sea. Thursday Island Police officer-in-charge Jamie Horn said there was no chance the pilot could have survived. “The damage to the aircraft was pretty catastrophic, even though it was certainly clearly able to be identified,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “There is no evidence of human remains at this stage. The missing pilot’s family have been advised of such and there would certainly seem to be no prospects of survivability from the crash.” Patrick Mau, a radio announcer with local station 4MW, found the wrecked plane while diving on the reef with his father on October 20. Both 4MW and the Torres News respected a request by Thursday Island Police to embargo the information to give police time to positively identify the plane and notify the family of the pilot. “The plane is in the water off a reef where my father and I regularly dive for crayfish,” Mr Mau told the Torres News at the time. “There was no sign of the pilot. We brought up a fire extinguisher to try to help police identify the plane through its serial number.” Snr Sgt Horn said unfortunately the serial number of the fire extinguisher did not

correspond to any records. “Five divers from the Queensland Police specialist dive squad began diving the site on Friday, November 11,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “It was quite an extensive operation to get the guys to the Torres Strait. They picked this time because of the favourable conditions, the currents and the tides.” He said the divers had managed to identify the plane through its identification numbers. “They have been able to confirm 100 per cent the aircraft through identity tags that the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) records have been able to marry up for us,” he said. The disappearance of the Flightech plane early this year triggered an extensive air, land and sea search over an area of approximately 2500 square nautical miles from Moa Island in the north to Dugong Islet in east and south to the Cape. Debris found during the search had initially placed the likely crash site as being near Dugong Islet. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority suspended the search on March 2. Snr Sgt Horn said conditions at the time had made the search “very difficult”. “The plane was located in about 13-15 metres of water,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “It will definitely be left in place for the time being.” Police would prepare a report from the coroner, he said. “The ATSB (Air Transport Safety Bureau) are also doing their own parallel investigations into the crash, and we will be providing them with all the information they need from the dive by way of digital and a bit of video footage of the aircraft,” he said. “We are very grateful for all the assistance we have received from the local community up here in relation to this operation.”

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Write it down, lock it up, report it THURSDAY Island Police are asking people to secure their bikes over the holiday period Out of 20 bicycles reported stolen between February 2010 and February 2011, 17 were stolen in the period between the end of October and the end of February. Police believe the main reason the thefts occurred during this period was due to people not locking away their bicycles when they left the island for holidays. Most were stolen from balconies, carports or under houses where people think it is safe to leave them.

However unless they are locked away in a garage or locked with a bicycle lock they are an easy target. Police are urging all community members to lock up their bicycles and household items securely prior to going away on holidays. In March this year, Thursday Island Police launched the ‘Write it Down, Lock It Up, Report It’ initiative, to help curb the trend of bicycle theft on Thursday Island which saw more than 20 bicycles reported stolen between February 2010 and February 2011. The initiative calls on community members to write down their bicycles’

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serial numbers and identifying details, and to lock up bicycles with a bicycle lock when not in use. TI Police officer-in-charge Jamie Horn said the “So far the initiative has been very successful with zero bicycles reported stolen since March and over 30 bicycles have been registered on the police database,” Snr Sgt Horn said. If you would like to register your bicycle with the police all you need to do is take your bicycle to the Thursday Island Police station where they will enter all of the identifying details and a photograph of your bicycle on their database. Registering your bicycle will greatly assist with recovering your bicycle if it were stolen. Report to police if your bicycle is stolen or contact the local police or Crime Stoppers if you have information about a stolen bicycle. To report a stolen bicycle call Thursday Island Police on 4069 1520. If you have any information about a stolen bicycle ring either the Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

THE treatment of tuberculosis patients must rest with the PNG government, according to the Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas. “The responsibility for health and well being of PNG citizens lies ultimately with the PNG Government, so Australia is continuing to work with PNG officials and clinicians - so PNG residents can get healthcare at home,” Ms McLucas said. The senator was responding to comments in the Torres News by chief opposition whip and Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, who raised “serious concerns” with the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon in a letter on October 5. Mr Entsch said by closing the Saibai and Biogu TB clinics, and pouring “a bucket of money” into the Daru Hospital, the government was demonstrating a “significant lack of understanding” about the issues. Ms McLucas said the government was investing in a “long-term approach”. “It is astounding that Mr Entsch criticises the Australian Government for a lack of understanding of tuberculosis management in PNG, when he is the one that seems to be ignoring the advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the leading global authority for health,” Ms Mc Lucas said. “The World Health Organisation states that tuberculosis is best treated at a community level, not on an ad-hoc basis, which is what has been occurring with PNG nationals in the Torres Strait. “This is why strengthening the health capacity of PNG is our long term objective.” She said she understood the conditions on the ground in PNG’s Western Province. “I represented the Australian Government at the first bi-lateral meeting in Madang. I have also travelled to Daru and inspected the hospital which obviously needed upgrading,” Ms McLucas said. “Following the Labor Government’s election to office in 2007, we re-established a partnership between Australia and PNG which had become non-existent under former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard. Addressing the challenge of communicable diseases like TB in our region was put on the agenda.

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Four blades for a closer shave: the rescue helicopter with its moustache. IF YOU have noticed moustaches on the Coastwatch and rescue helicopters in the Torres Strait, don’t be alarmed. The helicopters haven’t fallen victim to a wave of graffiti attacks, their new looks are in aid of Movember, a month-long health campaign designed to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, namely prostate cancer and

depression. Movember sees men or “Mo Bro’s” from throughout the community head into November clean-shaven, and over the following month grow, sculpt and maintain moustaches with the intention raising funds for men’s health. By sporting new and often striking facial styles they aralso raise awareness about

the often ignored issues regarding men’s health. Rescue Crewman Benjamin Darlington from Australian Helicopters said the pilots, crew and engineers of Rescue 700 along with their team of flight paramedics had been participating in Movember for the past couple of years. “Towever this is the first time the helicopters have sprouted moustaches for the cause,” Benjamin said. “Along with the two Customs and border protection aircraft, the three helicopters will be out across the Torres Strait over the next couple of weeks as normal, just looking a little cooler than usual thanks to their manly new looks. “If you do see them around ,give the boys a wave and have a think about the medical issues that may be facing you or the men in your life.” Australian Helicopters will be holding a fundraiser at the Wongai Beach Hotel on Horn Island from 6.30pm on Tuesday, November 29. Come along for a night of fun. There will be prizes for best moustaches and raffles and an auction for a helicopter joy flight, with all funds raised going to Movember charities.

Cost comes down as building goes up in their communities: McLucas “Good progress has been made since this time from having no working relationship with PNG just a few years ago under the Howard Government to the present day where signiﬁcant investments have been made in health facilities and services in the region. “But cross border health is an ongoing and long term challenge that requires a long term approach.” She said AusAID had invested $1.1 million to strengthen the capacity of TB treatment in the Western Province including support for recruitment of health staff at Daru Hospital and to provide outreach services to villages along the South Fly coast. The Australian Government is also providing an additional $740,000 to temporarily support the Queensland Health TB clinics, while PNG’s capabilities in Western Province are improved, she said. “The co-operative transfer of patients from Australian TB clinics back to PNG is continuing. The ﬁrst occurred in mid-October, with 21 multidrug-resistant TB patients transferred. Two further handover clinics will be held in December and February.” She said upgrades to the clinic on Saibai meant health professionals could focus on delivering care to local Torres Strait Islanders.

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By MARK ROY FOLLOWING a report in last week’s Torres News, Queensland Health have clariﬁed the amount of money that will be spent on the Chronic Disease Centre building currently under construction next to the Thursday Island Hospital. In the article ‘Money gone from CDC, say rights activists’ Human Rights Steering Committee co-chairs Willie Wigness and Robert “Bongo” Sagigi claimed there was a shortfall in the budget for the Chronic Disease Centre. Mr Sagigi said the capital works budget for the centre was $23 million, and no longer $39.6 million as originally promised. Queensland Health now say $29.4 million will be spent on the Chronic Disease Centre building. Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Health Service District acting chief executive Paul Stephenson said the total budget for the Chronic Disease Centre project as a whole remained unchanged at $39 million.

However he said some of the project money had already been spent earlier in the year. “As was announced in July, $9.6 million has already been spent on the new Staff Training and Development Centre, completed earlier this year, and the Meriba Mudh Hostel and associated works,” Mr Stephenson said. “$29.4 million will be used for the CDC building itself and associated works.” Mr Sagigi said Queensland Health was using sleight-of-hand to hide a shortfall in the capital works budget. “We were promised a Centre for Excellence for the training and development of Torres Strait Islander people, which was to be housed within the new Chronic Disease Centre,” Mr Sagigi said. “Now Queensland Health are saying, ‘here’s one we prepared earlier’. “There needs to be an enquiry into what has happened to the funding for this project.”

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Wild River Rangers tackle ghosts DEADLY “ghost nets” which haunt the Queensland coastline will be targeted in a crackdown on poachers and illegal fishermen. Launching a new observation training program for Queensland’s Indigenous Wild River Rangers in Pormpuraaw in western Cape York, Environment Minister Vicky Darling

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Mabo story up for Human Rights Award A BOOK on Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo is in the running for a Human Rights Award. The Australian Human Rights Commission announced finalists in two categories for the upcoming awards on Thursday, November 10. Mabo in the Courts - Islander Tradition to Native Title, A Memoir, was written by a lawyer who acted for the plaintiffs in the dramatic, long-drawn-out, unlikely legal proceedings. Bryan Keon-Cohen QC tells the story of this Australian legal and political landmark in history. A memoir and factual account, Mabo in the Courts

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@torresnews.com.au or phone Mark Roy on 1300 867 737.

The Torres Strait Regional Authority will launch their Cultural Policy and Cultural Protocols Guide this Wednesday at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre from 6 to 8pm.

NOVEMBER

Mon 21. Karate, adults Tagai Primary TI 4090 3380 6pm Tue 22. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 5pm Tue 22. Zumba ﬁtness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry 7pm Wed 23. Karate, adults Tagai Primary TI 6pm Wed 23. Launch of the TSRA Cultural Policy and Cultural Protocols Guide, Gab Titui Cultural Centre 6-8pm Thu 24. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 5pm Fri 25. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe 7am Fri 25. Tagai State College last day Years 10 and 11 Sat 26. Thursday Island Child Care Centre Open Day, 9.30am - 1pm Sat 26. Rotary Club kerbside collection, white goods only Sat 26. Sunset Markets, Seisia Fishing Club 4pm Sun 27. Seaman Dan, Torres Hotel Mon 28. Parent and Community Engagement (PaCE) Community Forum, NPA Trade Training Centre, NPA College 8.30am Mon & Tue, 28 & 29. Independent Diocese Annual Youth of St Andrews Conference, Parish of St Mark, Badu Island Wed 30. Independent Diocese Youth Celebration of St Andrews Day, Parish of St Mark, Badu Island

DECEMBER

Fri 2. Nominations close, TSC 2012 Australia Day Awards Sat 3. Mini Market, PKA Hall TI 4069 2306 9am-12pm Sat 3. Carols by Twilight, TI Esplanade, 6-9pm Tue 6. Independent Diocese Clergy Conference, Parish of Resurrection, TI Wed 7. Independent Diocese 2nd DC Meeting (2011/2012) - TI Thu 8. 10 am High Mass, Parish of Resurrection, TI in Memory of Late Rt. Rev. Bishop Gayai Hankin, Th.L, Th.A(Hon.) Thu 8. Spirit of Adventure cruise liner visits TI, 7am - 5pm Thu 8. Spirit of Adventure cruise liner visits TI, 8.30am - 4pm Fri 9. Entries close, TSC Christmas Lights Comp.

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

TORRES NEWS AUSTRALIA’S TOP NEWSPAPER THURSDAY ISLAND Continuing the fine tradition of the “Torres Straits Pilot and New Guinea Gazette”

 OPINION / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: editor@torresnews.comau Fax: 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248)

A dedication to Eveness Henry Rumus Lewin I dedIcate this story, to eveness Henry Rumus Lewin who passed away 15th November, 2011, in cairns. I’m a writer, not a speaker; this is how I best express myself for you Rum. Rumus was once upon a time my husband, my partner and friend, our children’s father and grandfather. the last thing you uttered to our children was, ‘I Love you’ around 25th august, through the telephone. Your baby boy Romone strumming his guitar for you, little did we know, this was to be your last birthday song. We went through primary school together on thursday Island, but it was in 1985, we became a couple. Not knowing at the time, I was already troubled from a damaged childhood. It was in 1986 we became parents. In between 1985 and 2007, four children we have, they are anna, Jonas, Magdalene, Romone and grandson Francis Lewin. In my twenty one years relationship with Rumus, eleven of those years legally mar-

Respect the power of Malo law eRGoN energy should take time to listen to the the cultural laws of the torres Strait and show some courtesy. Malo law on Mer says “teter mauki mauki”, which means “no trespassing on other people’s land”. ergon have gone in and disconnected power from my nephew’s house without even the courtesy of notifying anyone from the family. Paul tapim left in early 2000, with the account was in his name, but another family has applied to live in the house on douglas Street, Murray Island since then. ergon said told me the power was disconnected in 2006, but I celebrated my 65th birthday in that house in 2010. this was a community event, a big celebration, not a small family event, and the Mer community, including the anglican priest, can verify the power was still connected then. Quite recently ergon took a key to conduct work on the four-bedroom house,

but did not respect cultural protocols. there had been no complaint about the electricity service from the occupants. ergon have been delivering services on the island for a long time, but still don’t seem to understand or respect the local culture. Malo law says: Malo tag mauki mauki, Teter mauki mauki. Malo tag aorir aorir, Teter aorir aorir. Roughly translated from the Meriam, this means: Malo keeps his hands to himself; he does not touch what is not his. He does not permit his feet to carry him towards another man’s property. His hands are not grasping, he holds them back. ergon, in future please show some cultural respect. Alo Tapim Mer (Murray Island)

Correction

Richard Muhamad, Arama Samuel, David Prain and John Marrington at the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Thursday Island station recently. Mr Muhamad was incorrectly referred to as Richard Tawoy in the article ‘Building community resilience’ in last week’s Torres News. We apologise to Mr Muhamad for the error. PHOTO: MARK ROY

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ried, I divorced you because of my personal circumstances, and you knew I needed to heal. In 2007, I fell apart, I’m sorry, forgive me, this is what’s directed from my heart. If there is a God, he’s the one judging our pain. Life can’t be reversed, but I have this to say. I’ve loved you; I love you, ‘thank you’ for being you and a dad to our four children and Grandpa to our one grandson. I know you loved me and our children till the end, ‘thank you’ for respecting my extended Billy family from Masig, t.I, in townsville and my mum in cairns. God take care of Rumus; comfort him with your love and warmth and love. May he forever, dwell in your house Lord (Psalm 25) Marla Billy Darwin, NT

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Questions raised about filmmakers’ intentions PRevIouSLY, I questioned Mr Warren entch outcry published in the torres News regarding his outburst against false claims of unnecessary slaughter of turtle and dugong in the torres Strait Island. It seems that there are others who have the sense of self-righteousness and who are determined to misrepresent the truth of sustainable practice of traditional turtle and dugong hunting in the torres Strait and cape York regions. earlier this week in the torres Strait, two men who we know to be Ben cropp and Rupert Imhoff approached traditional owners to take them hunting. Rupert Imhoff is a member of Sea Shepherd and Ben Cropp is a filmmaker. It appears they might be offering to pay traditional owners to take them hunting, thereby promoting an illegal activity. If this is true, we believe they could be attempting to make a film to discredit Aboriginal and torres Strait Islander peoples and their right to hunt. It appears Rupert Imhoff is pretending to be undertaking a Phd in ‘traditional Hunting’ and conducting research. If he is connected to any university, simply ask for some written evidence from the university where he is studying or claims to be enrolled. It appears the filmmakers may be trying to misrepresent Indigenous australians by encouraging them to undertake an illegal activity by taking them hunting. If they are offering payment. they are travelling in their boat named Freedom and have visited Mabuiag, Boigu and Saibai, and have been told to leave. If they should approach any aboriginal or torres Strait Islander peoples they should be recorded or witnessed by two or more people if they ask people or individuals to take them hunting, or offer to pay for their efforts, or to sell turtle or dugong meat to others. they should also be asked be asked to present a letter from the torres Strait Islander Regional council with support from the torres Strait Regional authority, including a letter from the Prescribed Body corporate members of each of the torres Strait Islander communities - a letter of authorisation stating their purpose or reason to travel within the Native title boundaries of the torres Strait waters, as these are traditional waters and should be shown respect. Please publish this message in the Torres News to alert aboriginal and torres Strait Islander peoples in the top end. Charles Misi Darwin, NT

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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.

Letters to the editor Letters to the Editor must be no longer than 350 words or they could be deleted or edited. The Editor reserves the right not to print any letters which may be defamatory and provoke legal action against the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of the Torres News. Contributors must submit name and either street address or PO Box number for publication. Unsigned and anonymous letters or use of a nom de plume e.g. Concerned Citizen etc, are not acceptable. A telephone number must be provided for verification. All letters are subject to editing.

Poruma community celebrates DVD launch

showcase the unique traditional and contemCOLOUR porary music and dance of the island and are

Cover of the CD and DVD. MEMBERS of the Poruma Island community and invited guests will celebrate the launch of a new CD and DVD package next Monday, November 28 on Poruma Island. Coinciding with a Choir Quest and

Cultural and Leadership Development workshop, the launch represents a signiﬁcant event in the island’s community calendar. The recordings, titled ‘Poruma Ngaulai’,

Diligence and community spirit recognised at Mount St Bernard EXCELLENCE and effort were the two key characteristics which saw many Mount St Bernard College students receive awards at their recent Presentation Night. Invited guests, parents and friends were entertained by the state award winning MSB choir along with traditional dances performed by Torres Strait Island students. During the ceremony, three young women were honoured for their contribution to the College community both academically and socially. “It was a great evening and a ﬁtting end to my daughter’s ﬁnal year,” said Year 12 parent Jenny Foster. Emma-Lee Wood took out a swathe of awards with 2011 College Dux being the pinnacle of her achievements. The staff and students at the College value community contribution and diligence alongside academic success. As such, the Mercy Award was presented to Raina Tomsana with the overall Principal’s Award going to Teressa Cross. This year saw the inaugural Expedition Awards being given to a male and female student from each year level who demonstrates leadership, community and outdoor skills during expedition. Year 11 student Alix Karius was granted the overall MSB Expedition Award for his consistent demonstration of a high standard of ability and character while in an outdoor environment. All students were recognised for their hard work and effort throughout the year. All in all a great celebration of the 2011 College year. Jenny Rossiter

the eighth CD/DVD package to be produced by Pegasus Studios through the support of the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Music and Dance Audit. This successful initiative, which began in 2007 with support from the TSRA and Arts Queensland, has to date produced recordings of music and dance from the majority of Torres Strait Island communities, including Iama, Mabuiag, Warraber, Badu, Erub, Boigu, the Inner Western Islands of Thursday Island, Horn, Hammond and Prince of Wales Islands and now Poruma. The Music and Dance Audit is an ongoing cultural maintenance project and is part of the TSRA’s Culture Art and Heritage program. The Audit relies on the participation and guidance of Torres Strait Island community members in selecting and performing traditional and contemporary music and dance to feature on the CD/ DVDs. The recordings become valuable archival resources for communities, with each participating community receiving at least 100 copies of the produced CD/DVD. They are also available to the public for purchase, with all proceeds of the CD/DVD packages reinvested in the project, ensuring continuity. ‘Poruma Ngaulai: Music and Dance from Poruma, Torres Strait’ will be available for purchase through the Gab Titui Gallery Shop from December 2011.

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The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking applications for funding to build the capacity of the health and ageing sectors to deliver improved health and ageing outcomes. Organisations are invited to apply for funding under:

Chronic Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/112/1112

Funding will be provided to organisations for activities which support targeted action related to chronic disease prevention and service improvement, particularly within the primary care and community sectors.

Communicable Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Grants Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/120/1112

Funding will be provided to support activities that promote awareness and prevention of blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among Australians, and that promote appropriate treatments, education and management for BBVs and STIs.

Health System Capacity Development Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/111/1112

Funding will be provided for activities which build the primary care evidence base, support population health improvements for key population groups including women’s health, children’s health and men’s health; and/or provide assistance to health support organisations including consumer, rural, student, professional or other organisations.

Aged Care Service Improvement and Healthy Ageing Grants Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/095/1112

Funding will be provided to support activities that promote healthy and active ageing, respond to existing and emerging challenges including dementia care, and better support those services targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Substance Misuse Prevention and Service Improvement Grants Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/115/1112

Funding will be provided to support prevention of substance misuse and to promote service improvement within the drug and alcohol related sectors.

Substance Misuse Service Delivery Grants Fund REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/104/1112

Funding will be provided to the non-government drug and alcohol treatment sector to deliver quality, evidence-based services and build capacity to effectively identify and treat coinciding mental health illness and substance misuse.

Non-Government Organisation Treatment Grants Program (NGOTGP) REFERENCE NUMBER: DOHA/106/1112

Funding will be provided to the non-government drug and alcohol treatment sector to strengthen their capacity to increase the number of treatment places available. The Substance Misuse Service Delivery Grants Fund and the NGOTGP applications will be assessed concurrently.

Funding will be available for periods of up to three years, generally starting from July 2012. Organisations interested in applying for funding must address the assessment criteria in the format outlined in the Invitation to Apply and in accordance with the Fund Guidelines available by registering on the Department’s Tenders and Grants internet site at www.health.gov.au/tenders Applications for funding must be received by 2:00 pm (EDST) Friday, 23 December 2011. AG55909

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NEWS

Badu Island Foundation reports increased profit THE Badu Island Foundation Ltd held its Annual General Meeting recently at Badu Island. Reelected chair Manuel Nomoa addressed the thirty members at the meeting. “This financial year has been very busy, especially the last six months, since the full operation of the company two years ago with the divestment of the remaining enterprises from the Torres Strait Island Regional Council,” Mr Nomoa said. The company reported a profit of $213,891and a financial position of $924,931 in 2010 to $3,443,245 to June 30, 2011. In a statement, the company said the substantial increase in its net worth was attributable to the divestment of the Badu Quarry, Badu Caltex Service Station and bulk fuel depot, Tama Mudh Motel and Badu Nursery from Torres Strait Island Regional Council in late June and recognizing the property plant and equipment for these enterprises for the first time in the Financial Accounts. During the 2011 financial year the company secured funding from the Torres Strait Regional Authority for the preparation of a Quarry Safety Development

Badu Caltex Service Station manager David Nona serving a customer from a new fuel bowser, part of the service station upgrade a project funded by Torres Strait Regional Authority, Caltex Energy Queensland and Badu Island Foundation in 2011. Plan, providing a design for future extraction by “benching” the quarry workface and ensuring a safer working environment for employees. “All enterprises were divested to the company on “as-is” “where-

is” condition, and a lot of effort has gone into planning since then to have these enterprises brought up the satisfactory standard,” Mr Nomoa said. “The fuel station has been the first major project for BIF, costing

around $300,000. “As a new company it is important to keep the staff turn over to a minimum so there is consistency and as I have mentioned previously, the objective is to create employment for our community.

In order to do this and overcome the challenges that are ahead of us, the whole community needs to be focused and work together. It may take several years before we will see the fruits of the company. “We thank the Torres Strait Island Regional Council for the divestment of the enterprises, Torres Strait Regional Authority for the funding support through their programs, Caltex for the upgrading of the fuel station and Mura Badulgal Corporation RNTBC for the land where the enterprises are situated. “I am very proud on how BIF is progressing and personally thank the CEO Peter Gadsby all the enterprise managers and the staff, our business advisor Mr Gordon Longlands, Auditor, Mr Peter McGrath and all the BIF board members Mr Peo Ahmat, Mrs Charlotte Tamwoy, Mr Troy Laza and Mr Titom Nona who have made time available for the meetings.” Following the election of directors, Mr Nomoa congratulated re-elected directors Titom Nona, and Troy Laza, and welcomed new director Wariba Seriat to the board.

Forum builds bridges in local training

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2012 Do you know a community hero within the TSIRC region?

Australia Day Awards allow us to recognise and reward our local heros for their outstanding contribution to our region. NOMINATE now for any of the following 2012 Australia Day Award categories:

 Citizen of the Year  Young Citizen on the Year  Community Event of the Year  Senior Citizen of the Year  Australia Day Achievement Award  Australia Day Sports Award Award recipients will be presented with a certiﬁcate and bronze medallion. Mayor Fred Gela will present the Citizen of the Year winner with their award on Australia Day, January 26, 2012. To nominate someone within the TSIRC district that you believe is worthy of a prestigious Australia Day award, please collect and complete a nomination form available from all TSIRC Divisional Oﬃces or by emailing info@tsirc.qld.gov.au

Nominations close on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 Page 10 Torres News

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NIIETEC chairman Jeffrey Aniba presenting a keynote addres at a PaCE forum on the Gold Coast. THE Ngurpai Ikama Ikya Education, Training and Employment Council (NIIETEC) will holding a forum next Monday, November 28, to examine local approaches to education, training and employment. NIITETEC chairman Jeffrey Aniba said the Parent and Community Engagement (PaCE) Community Forum was aimed at “building bridges” to allow locals a chance to have a say on the outcomes they wanted in the region. “This forum will give the opportunity for the communities, local, state, and federal government agencies, NGOs and the private sector to have their input on a more holistic approach in terms of the future of education, training and employment for this region,” Mr Aniba said. “NIIETEC envisages a

framework that will underpin all stakeholders to work in partnerships and identify the accountability in terms of closing the 17-year gap between the Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in education and health.” He said NIITEC aimed to draw on the strengths of traditional values and customs through the process of Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspective in Schools (EATSIPS). “A stronger approach has been made by the Community Education Council as the peak representative advisory body for education, with respect to the traditional languages, uniqueness and the diversity of cultural complexity,” Mr Aniba said. “A stronger partnership has been developed with the NPA

College principal Mr Ken Maclean, on the three pillars of traditions, spirituality, customary practices, and also the model of a more practical approach and the responsible groupings. “We need innovative models to achieve the aspirations of our communities and challenge the changes that will encompass opportunities to make better choices to enhance the quality of life as individuals and as a community, regardless where you are,” Mr Aniba said. “As the chairman of NIIETEC, I’d like to encourage the community and all stakeholders in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Region to attend the forum.” The forum will be held at the NPA Trade Training Centre at the NPA College P-12 Campus starting at 8.30am.

dance kombat

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

The crew who got into Dance Kombat on Mer last Thursday, November 10.

Rocky Sambo and Dayne Noah. The Mer boys helping prepare a kup muri feast.

Wanai Tapau Bon and Martha Zaro.

Robert busts a move.

Zandra Marou, Penina Ses and Moana Kudub.

Marcus Pedro receives a dhoeri from Mer elder Beimop Tapim. Torres News

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mer school yr7 graduation

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

Cathy Marou and Swana Salee.

Mer School Year 7 graduates for 2011 cutting the cake.

Mer School vice-captain and Year 7 graduate Caroline Epseg and Timothy Cowley.

The Mer School graduation ceremony was well-attended with families celebrating until after midnight.

Graduating student Shamrock Tabo and Germaine Tabo. Page 12 Torres News

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Bob Salee and Edith Desa.

Gerib Sik sports captain and graduate Victor Mabo and Jestelle Cowley.

mer school yr7 graduation

Mer School Year 7 graduating student Moses Kaigey and Vanessa Sagigi.

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

Zeuber Erkep sports captain, school captain and Year 7 graduate Evon Blanco and Vincent Kaigey.

Aven and Melora Noah with Sukeh and Simonah Noah.

Beimop Tapim, Dalton Cowley, Alo Tapim, Mimi Marou, Goodai Marou and Magdalene Tapim at the graduation ceremony.

Mer School captain and Year 7 graduate Besai Ses and Penna Ses.

Zeuber Erkep sports captain and Year 7 graduate Siboko Mabo with Lorraine Dick.

Mer School vice-captain Ronald Bon and Tomasina Bon.

Sainty Kaigey, Leila Passi and Nellie Passi. Torres News

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TAGAI STATE

Parents in Pre-Prep and Prep across the Strait in Term 4. This term has seen a variety of events planned across our Pre-Prep and Prep centres to involve our parents and community in our children’s learning. Some of the events included: Gardening Projects on Masig, NAIDOC Celebrations on Horn and Poruma, Parent Meetings on Masig, Malu Kiyay and Iama, Parent Workshops on Masig, the Pre-Prep Building Blessing on Dauan, School Concert on Malu Kiyay, and Transition Activities across all of our campuses. Parents have commented positively on the opportunities for LQYROYHPHQW DQG WKH EHQHÀWV RI EHLQJ DFWLYHO\ LQYROYHG LQ their children’s learning. Other events planned in the coming weeks include reporting Sessions with families, Carols by Candlelight, and Excursions and Picnics. A Mina Big Eso to all our families for your continuous support throughout the year is expressed by our Pre-Prep and Prep teaching staff.

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Tagai walks the walk as a Healthy School Eighteen communities, schools and workplaces taking a healthy approach to life shared in $1.6 million prize money at today’s Healthy Queensland Awards ceremony in Parliament House. Now in its third year, Minister for Health Geoff Wilson was proud to see the awards assisting so many Queensland schools and organisations implement healthy programs and facilities. “Queensland Health is committed to giving people the tools they need to stay healthy in their communities. “That’s why the Healthy Queensland Awards are so important. These awards are about providing communities with the resources to improve the health of their local area by initiating local solutions to local needs. “We’re working together to promote fresh thinking and innovation when it comes to improving the health of Queenslanders.” Mr Wilson said. Tagai State College won a Highly Commended award, earning the school $50,000 in prize money. ´7KHVH SUL]HV VKRXOG LGHQWLI\ RXU OHDGHUV LQ WKH RQ JRLQJ ÀJKW WR FKDQJH XQKHDOWK\ KDELWV DQG behaviour.” Torres News

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THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY 25

4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 2:10 The Genius Of Design 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: All You Need Is Love! 6:25 TBA 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Janey’s Choice - Janey has a big decision to make about her future. Ben and Susan each campaign for their favoured option, but only Janey’s heart can decide. 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Midsomer Life: When a man who has been missing for two weeks is found dead in the woods near Midsomer, Barnaby finds connections between him and a magazine editor known for his killing reviews of local hotels. 10:05 The Old Guys: Triple Date 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Tracey Ullman’s vast array of original characters and impersonations continue. WBFW’s morning news anchor, Linda Alvarez ends up on Youtube. 11:45 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affiar 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Plimpton Stimulation” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Staircase Implementation” (PG s) 8:00 Two And A Half Men: “Ow, Ow, Don’t Stop” (PG s,l) 8:30 He’s Just Not That Into You 11:10 Taking Lives: An FBI profiler is on the trail of a young Dutch serial killer who assumes the lives and identities of the people he kills as he travels across America. 1:15 Thank God It’s Friday: It’s the Disco Movie to end all Disco Movies. It’s Friday night and everyone from 1978 is heading to “The Zoo”, the hot new disco in town, including a very young Jeff Goldblum, Debra Winger, Paul Jabara, Lionel Ritchie and The Commodores... plus you get to see and hear Donna Summer sing the Academy Award winning “Last Dance”. 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “The Family Stone” (M a) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Sid is arrested after taking justice into his own hands, Heath turns to April for comfort, and a familiar surprises everyone when they return to Summer Bay. 7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 9:00 Movie: “Funny People” (MA s,l) 12:00 October Road: “Stand Alone By Me/ The Fine Art Of Surfacing” (PG) The untimely death of a childhood friend sends the guys into a tailspin. Then, Eddie’s former girlfriend’s surprise visit sends Janet into a panic. Meanwhile, Hannah is arrested and Nick is offered a terrific career move. 2:00 Special: Mountains Of Adventure - Scott Lambert joins a group of Australians on the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to one of the remotest places on our planet, Zanskar, a tiny Tibetan kingdom high in the Himalayas. 3:00 Infomercials / 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Tiger Woods: The Rise And Fall 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Banuyls-Sur-Mer to Petite Camargue 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Town With Nicholas Crane: Perth 8:30 As It Happened: Hitler’s Heroes: Hanna Reitsch - This two-part documentary series examines two of Hitler’s most devoted followers. Hanna Reitsch was the Luftwaffe’s most daring test pilot. She became a heroine of her time - the only woman awarded the Iron Cross First Class. Summoned by Hitler to the Fuhrerbunker during his final days, she became the last pilot to fly in and out of Berlin before the city’s fall, both under heavy artillery fire 9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Boob Tube: Sex, TV and Ugly George 11:15 Movie: “Dark Blue Almost Black” (MA s,l) - In Spanish. Jorge, a young Spanish man, has his plans for the future put on hold when his father has a stroke. His relationship with his girlfriend Natalia is further strained when his infertile brother asks him to impregnate Paula, his imprisoned girlfriend. 1:05 South Park / 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 26

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Bag Raiders 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: All You Need Is Love! 11:20 Minuscule: A Bee’s Night Out 11:30 TBA 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 TBA 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: Logan Vs West Coast 3:00 Football: W-League: Adelaide United Vs Sydney FC 5:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011 6:00 Monty Don’s Italian Gardens: Florence 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - Bert Large’s restaurant is in financial trouble, and son Al blames it on his dad, it’s not helped by the fact that loan sharks are after them; Dr Ellingham wants to leave the village and go back to being a surgeon. 8:20 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Secret Of Chimneys: Miss Marple investigates when a man is found dead in the secret passageway of a house she is visiting. 9:50 The Graham Norton Show : Graham Norton presents his unique celebrity chat show focusing on the people, trends, stories and pop culture that interest him most, featuring trademark Norton comedy monologues and celebrity chat. 10:40 Trail And Retribution: Ghost Train - The death of a girl who falls from a ferris wheel is thought a tragic accident, until a fortune teller at the fair comes forward with her suspicions of foul-play. 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer: Bag Raiders

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today-Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 MX TV 11:30 4WD TV 11:00 Children’s Programs 1:30 International Cycling Grand Prix 3:30 The Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Elf” (G s) - A modern day Christmas tale...Clumsy Buddy, a human raised as an elf is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity after nearly bringing Santa’s operation to a catastrophic standstill due to his size. 9:30 Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) - When upscale, happily unmarried San Francisco couple Kate and Brad find themselves socked in by fog on Christmas morning, their exotic vacation plans go out the window. 11:20 A Love Song For Bobby Long: After her mother’s death, Purslane Will returns to New Orleans to reclaim her childhood home. However, she’s shocked to discover that two of her mother’s friends have been squatting there for years. 1:50 Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d 3:50 Nine Presents / 4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 2:00 V8 Xtra 2:30 Motorsport 3:30 Destination New Zealand 4:00 Special: Cheetah Man 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Movie: “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps” (PG s,l) 8:45 Movie: “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (M v,l) 11:15 That ‘70s Show: “Angie / You Can’t Always Get What You Want” Things are going well for Hyde at work until he meets his new sister, Angie, and finds that she is not as nice as she first seemed. 12:05 Grey’s Anatomy: “Desire” As the interns of Seattle Grace cram for their exam, the attendings vie for the Chief’s position by tending to the hospital chairman- who’s now a patient. 1:15 Movie: “Pieces Of April” - Chaos reigns when a young woman invites her estranged family to her apartment for the first Thanksgiving dinner she has ever cooked. 3:00 Special: “The Ghan Is Going” Examine the history of the Ghan, Australia’s own unique train travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs. 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Der Rosenkavalier 4:25 The Chopin Etudes 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Prototype This: Flying Lifeguard 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Space Station 8:30 Mythbusters - Motorcycle Flip - Adam and Jamie decide to test a myth from a scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Can a flagpole thrown in the front wheel of a motorcycle create a head-over-handlebars flip? Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory check whether or not it is possible to break out of jail using bed sheets, hair and toilet paper. 9:30 RocKwiz 10:20 Movie: “Stone Bros.” (MA d) - City-based Eddie sets off to reconnect with his blackfella roots by taking a sacred stone back to his hometown. But when wild-boy Charlie forces himself along for the ride, Eddie’s spiritual journey takes a sharp turn off-track and becomes a riotous trip through outback Australia as the boys are forced to contend with a self-obsessed Italian rock god, a possessed dog and a host of other eccentric characters along the way. 12:00 SOS: “Ward 13” 1:05 South Park 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 27

SBS 5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: BanuylsSur-Mer to Petite Camargue 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:30 The Family: Married With Children - This eight-part observational documentary series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey into the life of one ordinary Australian family - The Cardamone’s. Tonight, after 25 years of marriage Angelo and Josephine have learnt to negotiate most things. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: The Noose Tightens 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Remember Me” (M l,s,d) - In Italian. Failed novelist Carlos Ristuccia works at a finance company while his wife Giulia, a wannabe actress, toils away as a teacher. With their ambitions jettisoned, the couple has instilled little self-esteem in their teenaged son and daughter, who struggle to find meaning in life. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Advent No 1 Derby 12:00 Beachcomber Cottage 1:00 7.30 1:30 Der Rosenkavalier 4:50 TBA 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 Dance Academy 6:00 Life: Primates 6:50 Minuscule: Infernal Anthill 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: Stanwick Hall 8:30 Movie: “Brideshead Revisited” (M) 10:40 Pride And Prejudice 11:30 Ladies Of Letters: At Sheepdippers Shed Irene is being driven to distraction by Howard’s childishness and Karen’s irresponsible behaviours - she’s neglecting her new born baby and out clubbing every night. 11:55 Order In The House 12:50 Restoration Home: Stanwick Hall: Caroline Quentin is in Northamptonshire, at Stanwick Hall where years of neglect have left fungus growing on walls running wet with damp, and the timbers are so rotten that one good storm might bring down the roof. 2:00 Lilies 3:00 Stealing Rugby

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 The Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland 11:00 Australian Fishing Championships... 11:30 Sydney Marathon 12:30 International Cycling Grand Prix 2:30 Nightrider 3:30 Rugby Sevens World Series 4:30 Manly Surf 5:00 National News 5:30 MX TV 6:00 National News 6:30 Animal House 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 Prime Suspect - Duffy attempts to give a hit-and-run case to Jane when he thinks it can’t be solved; the clues in a murder case lead Jane and Evrard to a porn king; Sweeney gives Duffy advice. 11:30 Flashpoint: Hunting The Barn 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:30 Under The Hammer 11:00 Children’s Programs 1:00 Time Trackers 2:00 Movie: “Glory Road” 4:30 Three In A Bed 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 Bones 9:30 Castle: “Dens Of Thieves” Investigating the murder of a thief, Castle and Beckett are surprised to learn that Esposito has a personal connection to the suspected killer. 10:30 Royal Pains 11:30 Love Bites: “Firsts” Annie is a young, single woman who is serving as a surrogate for her sister. Jealous of the attention that Annie receives while being pregnant, her friend Cassie decides she must have a ‘story’ as well, and decides to masquerade as a virgin to attract a man. 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Clay Aiken: Tried and True Live! 4:00 A Fork In Asia: Thailand 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Apples For The World 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Bible: A History: The Daughters Of Eve - A revealing exploration of one of the world’s most influential books. In this episode, historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes meets the feisty women figures of the Bible. While it’s fashionable to dismiss the Bible as a manifesto for misogyny, Hughes argues that the Bible is a window on the Bronze Age, a time when women had more power. 8:30 The Promice 10:05 Walkley Awards 2011 12:10 Movie: “Ae Fond Kiss” (M l) - In English, Punjabi and Urdu. Sparks fly in Glasgow’s south side when Casim, a young Muslim, falls in love with Roisin, an Irish Catholic. Casim’s parents try their hardest to make him marry the girl they have chosen for him back in Pakistan, but Casim and Roisin are devoted to each other and determined to stay together. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 28

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Wicker Park” (M l,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Casey is home from juvenile detention, Dex finds out about April’s plan for the formal, and Sid takes justice into his own hands, getting him into big trouble. 7:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:00 TBA 9:30 The Amazing Race 10:30 Outsourced 11:30 30 Rock: “Anna Howard Shaw Day” (PG) 12:00 Trauma: “Targets” Nancy and Glenn get caught in the crossfire as a sniper takes San Francisco hostage. 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Grand Designs: Weald Of Kent 6:50 Minuscule: The Apple Of Concord 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: Wray Avenue 8:30 The Hour 9:30 Kevin McCloud’s Grand Tour: France And Northern Italy 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Darling Buds Of May: Oh To Be In England: Part 2 (PG) Mariette gives birth to a baby boy and Pop discovers Captain Broadbent is cheating his old aunt and sets out to teach him a lesson. 12:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:25 The Hour: Freddie quizzes Ruth’s fiancé about their relationship, and Hector struggles with his ailing marriage. 2:25 Hungry Beast 3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011: Coverage of all the action when Australia take on South Africa at the Moonta Bowls Club on South Australia’s copper coast.

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Lunar Excitation” (PG s) 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 CSI: Miami 10:30 TBA 11:30 Undercovers: Assassin - Leo and the Blooms are sent to thwart an assassination plot targeting Peru’s president-elect, but Samantha’s emotional involvement in the case puts their mission in danger. 12:30 The Avengers: Hidden Tiger - Steed decides to search “Purrr” but, having overpowered Peters and Cheshire, he is captured by Angor and Manx, who plan to overpower the entire country. 1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Motives” (M l,v,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Bush Doctors 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 7:30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit 8:00 Drug Bust 8:30 Criminal Minds 9:30 Air Crash Investigations 10:30 Special: The Air Show 11:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “I’m Watching You” 12:00 Special: Coral Reefs Are Dying - Ben Cropp takes viewers below the surface where he finds Australia’s live coral reefs and a multitude of marine life. 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Age Of Terror: The Paris Plot 2:00 India Reborn: India On The Move 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Blow Your Own Sail 8:30 Man Vs Wild: The Inside Story 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Thailand (Part 2) 10:30 Skins: Alo 11:30 The World Game: Thee World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. 12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Since Otar Left” (M a) - The one joy in the lives of a mother and daughter comes from the regular letters sent to them from Paris from the family’s adored son, Otar. When the daughter finds out that Otar has died suddenly, she tries to conceal the truth from her mother, changing the course of their lives forever. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 29

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Pants Alternative” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Wheaton Recurrence” (PG s) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Spaghetti Catalysis” (PG s) 8:30 Unforgettable 9:30 The Mentalist: “Red Moon” - Jane willingly accepts the help of an astrologer on a triple-homicide case involving two police officers and an EMT worker. 10:30 CSI: Miami: “Meltdown” - A seemingly perfect jewellery heist ends in murder and when crime scene evidence is stolen from the lab, Delko returns to find the culprit. 11:30 Rubicon: Caught In The Suck - The CIA asks Miles and Tanya to oversee an interrogation. 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

4:00 Rage 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Flying The Secret Sky: The Story Of The RAF Ferry Command 1:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street: Victoria Era 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Nigella Kitchen: You Know It Makes Sense 8:30 The Grumy Guide to Work 9:35 United States of Tara: Crunchy Ice - One by one Tara’s other alters are disappearing and Max realises he has to take action before Bryce can do any more damage. Will Max and the family be able to fight off Tara’s most self-destructive alter? 10:00 Artscape: Ben Quilty And The Maggots 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 The Deep 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:30 Monarch Of The Glen 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Band Theory: “TBA” 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:00 Mike & Molly: “Opening Day” - Mike throws Carl a curve ball when he disrupts their annual tradition of going to the Cubs’ opening day by asking Molly to join them. 9:30 Survivor: South Pacific 10:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition 11:30 The Unusuals 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Blackball” (M l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Bush Doctors 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue: Follow RSPCA inspectors as they rescue, protect and prevent cruelty to the animals of Australia. In tonight’s episode, a boxer dog missing for several weeks is found and reunited with its grateful owners. Meanwhile, repeat animal cruelty offenders are given no more chances and an old horse stuck in a muddy ditch needs a team of people to rescue it. 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 10:50 Parks And Recreation 11:20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “Managing Mom” 11:50 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Teddy Bear” (M s,l) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Scotland 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Trapped In An Elevator 8:30 Immigration Nation: The Secret History Of Us 9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Hot Docs: Power 11:15 Movie: “Au Revoir Taipei” (M l) - Shy student Kai is desperate to visit his girlfriend in France, whether she likes it or not. When a spot of small-time crime offers itself as a route to an airfare, he bites - little suspecting that his evening, his travel plans and his relationship are all about to be set seriously off kilter. 12:45 Burma VJ: Reporting From A Closed Country - In 2007, Burma hit headlines across the globe as monks led thousands in mass protests against the military regime before they were brutally suppressed. Telling this story to the world was an underground network of video journalists - the Democratic Voice of Burma who filmed on hidden video cameras and smuggled the tapes out of the country while constantly risking imprisonment. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 30

ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 River Cottage Spring 6:50 Minuscule: Chewing Gum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: History 8:30 The Slap 9:30 Crownies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Live From Abbey Road: Yusuf/ The Fray/ White Lies 12:25 Parliament Question Time: The House of Representatives 1:00 Lilies: The Serpent - Dadda falls in love with a sweet young teacher to his daughters’ horror; Iris wants to become a nun; Ruby walks out with the socialist German butcher; and Dadda finds out that May is pregnant. 3:10 To The Manor Bowen: Lairy Christmas - The LlewelynBowens get into the Christmas spirit. They have succeeded in transforming their run-down manor house into a very special family home and reflect on their whirlwind existence since moving to the countryside.

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Strictly Speaking 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Bush Slam 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Abbey Dore Court 6:50 Minuscule: Rosy 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Outnumbered 8:30 QI: Flotsam 9:00 The Thick Of It Special: Rise Of The Nutters 10:05 At The Movies: Summer Special: 1 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 Kalahari Tails: View the Kalahari environment and its wild life through a small sisterhood of Ground Squirrels which live in a network of burrows and must adapt to the very harsh environment. 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:25 Country House Rescue: Abbey Dore Court - Ruth is in Herefordshire helping three generations of the same family save their 18th century coaching inn from total disrepair. But grandmother Charis is determined to do as she likes - possibly against Ruth’s advice. 2:20 Hungry Beast / 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “TBA” 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Dead Of Night - With no evidence or witnesses, police in Plymouth, England, struggle to trace a young woman’s killer... but with a daunting list of possible suspects, can they find him before he strikes again? 11:30 Hot In Cleveland 12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “12 Days Of Terror” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Bush Doctors 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 7:30 World’s Strictest Parents 8:40 Criminal Minds: “Rememberance Of Things Past” (M a,v) - When several women in Virginia are found murdered in a similar manner, SSA David Rossi reopens an unsolved cold case in Bristol that has haunted him for a quarter of a century. 9:40 Air Crash Investigations 10:40 Great Escapes 11:35 30 Rock 12:05 Sons And Daughters: An exciting breakthrough on the murder case creates a new trauma for Peter. 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Good Girl” (M a,l,n) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Scotland 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Toughest Place To Be A... Bus Driver 8:30 One Born Every Minute: A groundbreaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit. An Amber Alert is declared at the Princess Anne Maternity Hospital. They are inundated with mothers in labour and are running out of beds. Three women with complications add to the drama. When 26-year-old Hayley met Godfrey, 35, she says she knew he was the one for her. He’s boisterous and good-natured, but despite his jokes, Godfrey is missing his father, who died recently. With the impending birth of his own child, the death of his dad is hitting home. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “The Singer” (PG) - In French. Gérard Depardieu stars as Alain, an aging dance hall singer infatuated with Marion, a guarded and wary beauty half his age. When Alain discovers Marion is a real estate agent, he seeks her out, pretending to be a house-buyer. 12:00 112 Emergency / 1:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 75

SUDOKU No. 75

Your Lucky

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

ACROSS

2.....Found on face (7) 7.....Discuss business (4, 4) 9.....Idebtedness (7) 11 ...Mythical sea creature (7) 12...Lend (money) (7) 16...Centre of target (5, 3) 18...Star sign (3) 19...Surgeon’s knife (7) 21...Germs (8) 22...Icebox (4) 23...Hundred years (7) 24...Hold trial a 2nd time (5)

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1.....Outdoor meal (7)

2.....In these times, in present times (8) 4.....Charity outlet: -- shop (2) 5.....Linger (6) 6.....Weepie dog ﬁlm “-----Come Home” (6) 8.....Song “Click go the ------” (6) 10...Gun engine (3) 13...Dead (8) 14...Sickness (7) 15...Board game (8) 16...Cry openly and noisily (7) 17...Affordable, cheap (3, 4) 20...Answer (5)

FINDWORD No. 75

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You may feel that your friends are not as appreciative of your efforts as they should be. Make sure that you have cleared up a misunderstanding which might be coming between you. Romance. Be careful not to let practical concerns get in the way of your relationship. Decide what is your highest priority and make decisions on that basis.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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

Before you criticise a friend for making a hurtful remark, do your best to work out what this person really meant. Your friend has been under a lot of stress recently and may not have been thinking clearly. Romance. An admirer will have a very strange way of showing their interest. You may be getting more attention than you really want at the moment.

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Be careful that problems at work don’t spill over into your home-life. So long as you try hard to be patient, everything will be resolved. Romance. You may need a little extra emotional support from your partner at the moment. Communications between you will be especially strong, but be careful not to be too demanding.

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

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

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

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

MUDDY RIVER

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

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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You will need to spend a little time by yourself this week. You have a lot of things to think through and need to make decisions without too much inﬂuence from other people. Romance. Don’t keep your partner in the dark any longer. You need to make your feelings known about a matter which affects you both.

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

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. – Victor Hugo

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

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

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

SOLUTIONS No. 75

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

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Don’t take sides in a family squabble. You may be asked to mediate, but to do that you will need to gain the conﬁdence of both sides. Romance. A colleague whom you thought you knew very well may surprise you. This person has been attracted to you for some time, but has been slow to make their feelings clear.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) You may be trying too hard to push through with a project that you don’t have your heart in. Don’t be afraid to relax a little and take it easy: if you put your mind to other things you will be able to see your present situation in a clearer perspective. Romance. Time spent at a local sports club may be more productive than you expect. A chance meeting will help to put you on the right track.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) This will be a great time for starting a new project. So long as you focus on the essentials you will be able to push ahead fast. Don’t be distracted by a colleague who doesn’t share the same goals as you do. Romance. A romantic get-together away from home will help to ease some tension. Forgive your partner for a recent let-down.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A negative comment by one of your friends may get you down. Try to ﬁnd out what was behind it. Romance. You made a promise recently. Your partner may have forgotten, but you should keep your word, even if this seems a little impractical. Your partner may be feeling a little fragile at the moment, and will need all the support you can give.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to make sense of a recent dream. When you have worked out what was going on, make a note of it. The message of the dream will help you to make a decision. Romance. Pressure from other people may cause strains in your love-life. Otherwise, this will be a very good week.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A practical solution may be better than one which only works in theory. Don’t get too wrapped up in a day-dream which may never come to fruition. Romance. Try not to worry too much about what other people think! They are probably a lot less interested in your affairs than you realise.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

A difficult aspect to Pluto could bring some powerful energy to the surface. An issue which has been lurking in the background for some time may finally come to light. Romance. You may need to sort out a conflict between your emotional needs and other aspects of your life.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Don’t spend all day looking for something which you have lost. It will turn up anyway in a few days, but not until the time is right. Romance. You need to address an issue which has come between you and your partner, but this might not be the best time to take the ﬁrst step. Wait until both of you are a little more relaxed.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Neptune will help to give your powers of intuition a boost. You will be very sensitive to the feelings of the people around you. Romance. You might ﬁnd your partner’s emotional energy a little overpowering at the moment. You both need to spend some time away from the distractions of home and work.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011 9.00AM TO 12.00PM PORT KENNEDY HALL

Dai, Elu and Tabuai Families would like to invite all families and friends for the Tombstone unveiling of

Our hearts are truly broken, Your soft words no longer spoken, To watch you laugh, see your smile, For one small moment talk awhile. Dad you still live in our hearts The bond that tie our souls will never part Forever missing you dad, Athe. Love from your loving children and grandchildren

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CLASSIFIEDS Private Sale: Large block of land in a secure gated estate at Kewarra Beach (Cairns). Safety and security for your family, in the best street in Paradise Palms Estate.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Changed Waste Management Procedures November 2011 Residents of the shire are advised that this year instead of a kerbside collection of waste from residences, we will be allowing residents to dispose of their white goods furniture and other household waste at the TI Transfer Station for free of charge between the 14th- 27th November 2011. Disposal of construction building and demolition waste by businesses or commercial operators will be charged as per the regular fees and charges. For any enquiries please contact Mr Keith Yorkston on (07) 4069 1336. Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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In last week's Torres News, a ﬂyer advertising a fundraising event inadvertently stated that the event was being held in partnership with Saam Karem Beizam. This event is actually being held in partnership with Eipe Karem Beizam and in aid of the Naiger Buai Ladies Football Team.

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We sincerely apologise for any confusion or embarrassment this may have caused.

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POSITION VACANT LABOURER Torres Shire Council invites applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons for the full time position of Labourer at the Thursday Island. Applicants must have a driver’s licence and Construction Induction White Card. Previous experience in Community or Local Government operations and/or an ability to operate plant is an advantage. Conditions of employment will be as per the Torres Shire Council Certified Agreement 2010. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should obtain an Application Package from the Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or contact Don Benjamin, Ph. (07) 4069 1336, or email employment@torres.qld.gov.au or Council’s website www.torres.qld.gov.au Applications are to be received by 4pm Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Careers with Queensland Health

Clinical Nurse Consultant Bamaga Hospital, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $111 444 p.a., comprising salary between $91 153 - $97 676 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties/Abilities: Coordinate a high standard of clinical nursing care to inpatients and outpatients at Bamaga Hospital, monitor Specialist Clinical Visits in consultation with the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) Health Centres, ensure coordinated clinical standards across the NPA in partnership with the Staff Development Officer and Manager for Community Health Services and to coordinate Pharmacy services including the monitoring of S100 to the NPA. Enquiries: Geoffrey Bowman (07) 4090 4238. Job Ad Reference: H11TO11144. Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 5 December 2011. You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Fight like dance - dance like fight By MARK ROY MARCUS Pedro has a knack of getting his audience on side. Whether behind the controls as a DJ, or showing kids dance moves with Dance Kombat, the tall, fit 51-year-old has a motivational quality that gets people moving. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always that way. While Marcusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is centred around inspiring others - whether on the dance floor or in their career - he says he faced his fair share of challenges growing up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had no confidence, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in myself,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I failed at primary school, failed at high school, my classmates called me a loser, someone who was never going to be anyone, and never going to go anywhere.â&#x20AC;? But Marcus now believes we live in a world where you can be what you want. By believing in himself, he went on to become a professional DJ, received a black belt in Kung-Fu, and became an officer with the Queensland Police. Marcus is also a published author. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The secret is to be yourself,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My motivational talks have my story in them, because I have had huge challenges with numeracy and literacy. The only thing I was good at in school was sports. But I fought to overcome these challenges and graduated from the police academy in February, 1994. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was invited to speak to a group of kids back in 2000, and that was a turning point in my career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My message to the kids is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if I can do it, you can do it - be proud of who you areâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Born Mark Henry Bertie Pedro in St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Moa Island, he took â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Marcusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as a stage name during a career that has seen him morph through a number of entrepreneurial incarnations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a martial artist in Townsville in the early 80s, and began DJing around the same time,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I joined the police force in the early 90s, graduating in February 1994, and working as a regular police officer before resigning in 1998.â&#x20AC;? Marcus also started up the only Indigenous male strip revue, Hot Chocolate, performing at venues in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Townsville and elsewhere along the Queensland coast - shows in which he also dressed up as a police officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked the police commissioner before I left if I could take the uniform with me, and he said sure, as long as you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t abuse it,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. And true to his word, Marcus would deferentially take his uniform off before before doing anything that might bring the Queensland Police Force into disrepute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then my speaking took off and I began touring Queensland as a motivational speaker,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m now into my 11th year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My aim with public speaking, as with Dance Kombat, is to motivate, challenge and inspire youngsters by empowering them.â&#x20AC;?

He says Dance Kombat was about getting kids thinking positively and keeping healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families and kids can relate to the styles and moves of Dance Kombat, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why they engage and participate,â&#x20AC;? Marcus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zumbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great - but this is better because it is culturally relevant.â&#x20AC;? The Kombat Chronic Disease (KCD) Team from Queensland Health teamed up with local radio station 4MW to take the funky, physical and informative Dance Kombat activities to 10 islands across the Torres Strait. Marcus says during the six-week tour, the crew aimed to motivate the crowd, reinforcing the need to kai kai healthy (eat healthy and nutritious food), drink plenty wata (drink more water), nor smoke (quit smoking) and matha move (be physically active). â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the support of KCD Health Promotions and Radio 4MW Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been travelling around the islands, and all the communities have welcomed us and made us feel at home,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because the Torres Strait is my home it is close to my heart, so I want to try to make a difference, to shift the mindset towards longevity. Children should not grow up thinking that chronic illness is the norm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The messages we are promoting through KCD Health Promotions is to drink plenty of water, eat healthy food and eat moderately, and get plenty of exercise, whether it be walking or active sports,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ideal is to be eating fresh, living off the land and the sea, but of course these days that is difficult, with so many processed foods available on the supermarket shelves. But convenience is the killer.â&#x20AC;?

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Marcus gets the Mer (Murray Island) kids moving with Dance Kombat.

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Travel encouraged in this basketball competiton

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By ALF WILSON AT least four Torres Strait Island teams are expected to travel to Mackay for an Australia Day Basketball carnival. The carnival will be hosted by Mackay Basketball from Thursday, January 26 to Sunday, January 29, with more than $8000 in prize money on offer. Mackay Basketball official Joel Khalu said he expected the carnival would attract some of Australia’s top male and female players. “This will make it a must-see for hoops fans,” Khalu said. Khalu was one of the main organisers of the National Indigenous Basketball Championships held at Cairns in 2009 at which teams from the Torres Strait competed strongly. Basketball is the second most popular sport in the Torres Strait after rugby league. Male and female basketball players of Torres Strait Islander descent competed in many different teams. The Division One Men’s section will be capped at 10 teams with a winner-take-all prize of $4000. The nomination fee will be $500. Ladies Division One will have a maximum of six teams with a $250 nomination fee and a winner-takeall prize of $2000. A $750 ﬁrst prize will be the lure for the team taking out the Ladies Division Two. There will be no restrictions on player levels and ability, however each team can only have 10 players on their roster. At no stage will players be added to a roster once their nomination form has been submitted. No player will be allowed to play in more than one nominated division. To be eligible for the ﬁnals, a player must play in a minimum number of preliminary rounds games. For full details or to nominate a team please see the attached tournament outline. Get your nominations in quickly though as each division will be capped. For further information please contact Mackay Basketball on 4957 5543 or email admin@ mackaybasketball.com.au

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Hashers getting ready for their regular Monday night run, this time from 007’s base camp on Hargreave Street. By MARK ROY

and wife Flop), Which Way, Stealth, Gardens, and Mermaid. 007 said it was a smaller than usual THE Hash House Harriers have been described as a drinking club with a running turnout, with some members suffering from the hot weather or sporting hangovers from problem. Meeting on Thursday Island on Monday the Raft Race. “We’d like to see some of our old memnights, the Hashers, as they are known, recently headed off at a trot along a trail set bers come back to the Hash,” 007 said. “We run every Monday night.” by 007, who hosted the group along with his Mermaid added: “Some of us crawl.” wife, who goes by the Hash name of Imelda. Just as much emphasis is placed on the Too many shoes, perhaps? The pair were accompanied by regular activities after the run, in which Beer has runners with Hash names Flip (as in Flip, been known to play a central role.

‘Residents only’ rule for All Blacks carnival By ALF WILSON TORRES Strait Island sides have been invited to compete in an All Blacks rugby league carnival at which only players who lives on an island or Indigenous community can line up their team. No current or former NRL players will be eligible to compete at the carnival to be held on Palm Island next February. Ring-ins, or top-quality footballers in stacked teams, have been common in north Queensland All Blacks carnivals, which means many of the sides have little hope of winning. Only the Island of Origin series held on Badu during June has a rule stipulating that all players must have one bloodline to their island team. But no rules make it essential that those players to actually live on the island. Brainchild behind the carnival is Palm Island Mayor Alf Lacey, who said the intention for the carnival was for communities to field resident teams.

FUNDING AVAILABLE Sport and Recreation Funds are available to cater for Sport and Recreation purposes from the 1st January 2012 – 31st March 2012 Submission Application Closing Date: 4pm Friday, 25th November 2011. Submission Application must be received on the deadline set, late applications will not be accepted. For further information or to obtain a Submission Application Form, you can contact the following people: Administrator: Mrs Agnes Bani on (07) 4069 2484 Eastern Cluster Rep: Aleesha Savage on (07) 4069 4001 Central Cluster Rep: Kevin Levi on (07) 4069 4277 Near Western Cluster Rep: Abigail Levi on 0487 170 223 Far Western Cluster Rep: Sam Maka on 0407 577 962

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Individual runners are regularly punished with charges for any action or behaviour, real or imagined, according to the whims of other members of the group. Usually, the punishment involves downing the contents of an alcoholic beverage without pause. If the Hasher can’t accomplish this task without a break, the usual consequences are that they must pour the remainder of the drink over their head. Another punishment regularly dished out to Hashers is to those committing the offence of wearing new shoes. These poor souls must drink from their shoe. If you think Hashing sounds like a peculiarly British diversion, you’d be right. The ﬁrst Hash was held in December 1938 in Kuala Lumpur, when a group of British colonial ofﬁcers and expatriates began meeting on Monday evenings to run to rid themselves of the excesses of the previous weekend. The original members included, Albert Stephen (A.S.), Ignatius “G” Gispert, Cecil Lee, Frederick “Horse” Thomson, Ronald “Torch” Bennett and John Woodrow. These days, Hashing is a worldwide phenomenon, with members getting together to run a trail on a semi-regular basis. If this sounds like your kind of fun, track down one of the TI Hashers and join in the fun. Or if you are a previous member, dust off your jogging shoes and take up the Hashers’ cry - On on!

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“I have spoken to people from other communities and they agree no NRL players would be able to play for any of the sides,” Mayor Lacey said. Under that criteria, Thursday Island and Badu Island would be able to field powerful sides if they decided to nominate. Boigu Island’s Malu Kiai would be another team which would be hard to beat. NPA centres Bamaga and Umagico would also be able to compete with quality sides. Teams from Cape York communities Mapoon and Napranum would also be welcomed with open arms to Palm Island. Already Yarrabah and Woorabinda have indicated they may have sides along with Hopevale, Kowanyama, Lockhart River and other communities expected to follow suit. Phil Rist, CEO of Girringun Aboriginal Corporation in Cardwell said he was mpressed with the idea. “We would bring a team along for sure,” he said. The carnival will be held a few weeks after the Rockhampton Reconciliation carnival which has been contested by TSI sides and players for the past few years.

Recent visitor Emily Prain with a lovely spanish mackerel. Emily’s dad, wellknown TI local David Prain, is cagey about where this beauty was caught. He told the Torres News only that it was “Caught on a top secret spot off Thursday Island last week whilst my daughter was visiting.” Thanks for the tip, Dave!

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Thanks TI - we couldn’t have done it without you! WELL the rafts have been put back into the sheds for another year - or in the case of winning entry Rusty Termite, back into the mango tree. The TI Raft Race was a great success, with nine out of the ten entries making it to the ﬁnishing line at the old boat club on race day, Sunday, November 6. Coordinator Kerry Fry says more importantly, the Raft Race drew the community together. “People got together to build their rafts and to crew them, and also turned out in numbers for the fun and entertainment over the race weekend,” Kerry said. She said she wanted to send a massive “thank you” to all the hard-working volunteers and businesses who helped bring the show together. So a big “thank you” goes out to: - TI Bowls club for hosting the weekend long event; - TI Hardware for donating a huge esky as a prize and also supporting the committee with allowing us to hold our sausage sizzles at the front of the shop each Saturday morning; - Gary, Gus and Siobhan and the wonderful girls and boys at Australian Customs and Border Protection for starting the race, transporting the scrutineers and cooking and serving the delicious meals on Friday and Saturday night; - Brian, Cliff and Kari, our scrutineers who did a wonderful job and had to work hard for their non-payment with two protests over the course of the day; - Everyone who bought a sausage at our sausage sizzle; - All the hard-working boys who helped erect and pull down the marquees; - Sarpeye for lending us tables and chairs; - Seaman Dan, Russ Barkus and all the musos who played over the weekend and Pat Mau for helping us out in a tight spot; - Torres Shire Council for lending us their marquee; - Rossco Tindall for being our auctioneer for the calcutta; -Torres News for advertising the event and supporting us every step of the way; - Annabel and Brooke for selling the T-shirts. The race committee for sometimes going “above and beyond.” “If you helped out in any way and I haven’t listed you, please don’t think you have been forgotten, but the list of volunteers to get this community event up and running is huge,” Kerry said. Thank you for your donations of cash and prizes: - Waiben Light Marine for the $100 gift voucher; - Ah Boo’s for the soft esky and coolers; - Cathy and Bobby Peddell for donating $100 cash; - Peddells Thursday Island Tours for a voucher for four for return travel to Seisia; - Col Jones for donating a big box of goodies; - Absolute Cleaning TI for of $100 cash; - Raph at Uncle Frankie’s Cafe for meal vouchers; - IBIS for a 16-piece dinner set; - Torres Hotel for donating a picnic basket, shirt and three bottles of “liquid refreshment”; - TI Bulk Meats for donating two $50 vouchers; - Bernie and Keith from Bernies Kai Kai for donating 12 stubby coolers. “We’re looking forward to this being an annual event, so best of luck to next year’s race organiser Brian Reader,” Kerry said.

“We’re looking forward to this being an annual event, so best of luck to next year’s race organiser Brian Reader,” - 2011 Raft Race Coordinator Kerry Fry

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Volleyball wraps up for 2011

Mixed Social award winners TI Turtles.

Pink Ladies receive their trophy after winning the TIVA Women’s Volleyball competition.

ON Saturday, November 12 the Thursday Island Summer Volleyball Season for 2011 came to an end with three breathtaking finals at the Torres Shire Sports Complex. TI Volleyball Association treasurer Tammy Collins said the committee wanted to thank: Peter GeaGea and his team at the stadium for all their hard work and support; Francesca Sagigi, Conwell Bani, Kamuel Gibuma, Ladenia Kiwat, Gesa Joseph and Tilishia Akee for their help every week with the door, referring and scoring; the team captains who organised their teams on a weekly basis to ensure games took place; and team members for showing an interest in the sport of volleyball by turning up every week. “We wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas with family and friends and hope to see you all back again next year,” Tammy said.

Spartans with their trophy for the TIVA Men’s Volleyball competition.

Award Runners Up Champions Encouragement MVP - Season MVP - Final

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Kick back on a Sunday afternoon By MARK ROY THE soccer fanatics who run out on the park on a Sunday afternoon are looking for more players to join them for a kick around. Felipe Espinoza says kids are welcome to join them at Ken Brown Oval on Thursday Island at 4pm for training, when the older, more accomplished players share their hard-won skills with the youngsters. “We usually kick off with a game around 5pm, and keep playing until dark,” Felipe said. “But we have training and drilling from 4pm, with all levels of skills and all ages are welcome.” With the Queensland-style footy season over until around March next year, playing the “world game” on a Sunday afternoon is a good chance to round out your kicking and coordination skills while keeping match-fit. And there may yet be a chance to play in regular competition. “We are trying to get more profesPage 24 Torres News

sional in our approach so we can get up a team in the Torres Strait,” Felipe said. “That would be the ideal outcome. But we need more players. Sunday is a very friendly game, so everyone is welcome, women included.” While there were not a lot of players last Sunday, November 13, there were enough to get a good game going, and it was played with a lot of enthusiasm with plenty of informal coaching for the kids. The older boys used their skills to set up passes and crosses for the younger players, giving them opportunities to score. One of the players, Oscar Whitehead, said he hoped to see more numbers down on the park next Sunday. “We are hoping to get one night a week of Futsal going at the Torres Shire Sports Complex, so Sundays are a good chance to brush up on your soccer skills,” Oscar said. So pull on your footy boots and join in the fun from 4.30pm at Ken Brown Oval.

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Dylan Weston and Dominic Barber after the game. PHOTOS: MARK ROY

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