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By MARK ROY THE crew of a passing ore carrier plucked a Thursday Island yachtie, his crewmate and dog from the waters off Cape York in a dramatic rescue last week, after their yacht started taking on water en route to Cairns. Thursday Island retiree Peter Weston, who lives on the boat, said he and Bruna McDowell from Cairns had ‘’lost everything’’ after abandoning the vessel, which ran into trouble just before dawn near Shelburne Bay on Wednesday, January 18. Speaking to the Cairns Post from the safety of the deck of his rescue ship, the Rio Tinto carrier RTM Piiramu, Mr Weston said leaving
the yacht had been a tough call. “It was a big decision to abandon ship, but it’s a dangerous place to be this time of year because there’s no wind,” he said “You can replace your material assets, but you can’t replace a life.” Mr Weston said his six-year-old scottish fox terrier, Missy, was foremost in his mind as he and Bruna made their emergency escape from the sinking ship. “She’s been living on board with me for six years, she loves it, and sleeps in the cockpit and snaps at the fish,” Mr Weston said. “She was cold by the time they winched her onboard, but the crew were there with towels and blankets for us and I gave her a cuddle
and she warmed up.” Ironically, the pair were taking the 11.5metre yacht Empress III from Thursday Island to Cairns to insure it when it started taking on water in a section of the Great Barrier Reef off near Shelburne Bay, around 450 km south of the tip of Cape York. A Rio Tinto spokesperson said the Piiramu was en route to Weipa from Gladstone when it answered a mayday call from the yacht at 4.15am, and diverted 80km to rescue the two sailors and their dog. “Captain Bhupinder Singh immediately diverted the RTM Piiramu and provided assistance to the distressed vessel, rescuing a male and a female crew member as well as their
The rescued sailors get ready to climb on board the ore carrier. dog, Missy,” the spokesperson said. “The rescued pair ... are being cared for by the crew of the RTM Piiramu and are expected to arrive in Weipa early Thursday morning [last week].” Rio Tinto Marine chief operating officer Michael Harvey said the crew had done a great job coming to the rescue of the couple and their dog. “We are very pleased that a Rio Tinto Marine vessel was nearby and able to assist and avert a potential tragedy.” Maritime authorities were advised of the incident and the location of the stricken yacht, and have thanked the ship’s captain and crew for their professional and timely response.
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Review should be made public: Lui By MARK ROY FORMER Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) board member Willie Lui is calling for the release of last year’s independent review into the governance of the TSRA. Cr Lui made the call following a recent move by Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin to endorse the review’s findings, and bring about elections for board positions in September 2012. Cr Lui, from Warraber, said he thanked Minister Macklin for ensuring the election of TSRA board members would be held separately to the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) elections set down for March 2012. “However, I speak on behalf of all concerned people living in the region by asking the Minister to release the review to the people of the Torres Strait, and to reassure us that we will not be put in a situation like this again by a Commonwealth statutory body,” Cr Lui said. Cr Lui raised concerns last year that councillors elected to
the TSIRC, who are automatically given a seat on the TSRA board, face a conflict of interest. “The issue is that you are wearing two hats - if you are wearing your council hat you have different legislation to consider at the federal level,” he said. In August 2011, the TSRA board voted 11-7 to forego the recommendations of the review, conducted by independent consultants Effective Governance. Cr Lui then resigned his position with the board, calling for Minister Macklin to “make a decision to serve the best interests of the people”. Speaking to the Torres News last week, Cr Lui said he felt vindicated by the minister’s decision. “Macklin’s move to endorse the review recommendations puts a small warmth into the hearts of the people of Warraber, and myself,” he said. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of the region standing at the grass root level must know how this decision came to light. “It was never the board’s decision to have a review, and it was never the board’s decision or
intention to go ahead with the election. “It was the minister’s mandate from day one to have the review done and a separate election put in place, following the submission from the community of Warraber tabled at the Minister’s office in October 2010 requesting the review be done.” Joint chair of the Human Rights Steering Committee in the Torres Strait Robert ‘Bongo’ Sagigi last week welcomed the announcement of elections. “People should be able to directly elect the (TSRA) chair,” Mr Sagigi said. “The community need to stand up for their basic democratic rights under the United Nations charter. “Now the TSRA want to send a group around to tell people how to elect the board. “There is no need for this. People know how to exercise their democratic rights. It is the people who will give the mandate to the TSRA. “This decision by Minister Macklin shows people power still Councillor Willie Lui from Warraber. holds sway in the Torres Strait.”
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A flight crew-member ready for passengers. By MARK ROY A SCHEME to provide $99 local air fares in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area is to be reviewed amid complaints that it is not effectively meeting the needs of residents. The scheme, which took off on January 1 this year, is set to run for an initial period of two years. But passengers in the Torres Strait and NPA say they are struggling to book the subsidised air fares touted by the State Government in October last year. The cheap seats apply to selected flights operated by West Wing Aviation and Skytrans, with around 10,000 local fares to be made available this year in the Torres Strait and about 9000 in Cape York. The subsidised fares are offered only for return flights, and only if you know your dates of travel. Local resident Rose Erofeev says if you are not sure when you are returning, you can’t book the $99 fare. “Often times when you travel off-island, your return date is dependent on circumstances beyond your control, and with the discount fares, they can’t be changed, and are non-refundable,� Ms Erofeev said. Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said the requirement for a return booking in the Torres Strait was to ensure eligibility, so only Torres Strait residents could use the scheme. “As no tangible evidence can be provided by a person wishing to access a local fare over the phone, the requirement for a return booking in the Torres Strait was put in place to ensure that the person was a local,� Mr O’Brien said. “Local fares can only be booked through phone booking in the Torres Strait, due to West Wing having no local agents located on Torres Strait Islands.� He said the government was supporting the air fare initiative to the tune of around $2.8 million per annum. “The scheme will assist in overcoming
some of the transport isolation that results from living on an island in the Torres Strait, and from extended road closures in the wet season in Cape York, to improve access to health, education and employment opportunities,� he said. Jan Demaine, who lives on Warraber, said many families on the outer islands did not know how to go about booking the $99 fares. “Some people here believe you have to return on the same day. Also, you can’t book the fares on the internet or through Business and Leisure Travel,� Ms Demaine said. BLT managing director Martin Keating said the new system was “destined for failure�. “There are only one or two seats available at the subsidised level, and all other seats can only be purchased at the full fare level,� Mr Keating said. “So families trying to travel together are immediately disadvantaged, and the fact that they have to purchase return fares means once again they are disadvantaged, because in most cases they don’t even have the funds available to purchase multiple one-way fares. “Then there is a double whammy of it being impossible to put together an itinerary made up of cheaper fares on both West Wing and Qantaslink without also having to spend money on overpriced accommodation at Horn and Thursday Islands.� Mr O’Brien said the number of local fares had been agreed with individual air service operators in Cape York and the Torres Strait to allow the operator to maintain a range of market-based fares to maximise their return from each service. “A cap on availability of local fares has been set for each route,� he said. “An average of five seats per sector has been set for Cape York (15 per cent of capacity) and an average of two seats per sector for the Torres Strait (29 per cent of capacity). “The reason for this difference is that Cape York services generally have larger aircraft
at lower frequency and the Torres Strait generally has smaller aircraft with higher frequency.� He said while flight operators had discretion to spread the availability of seats to meet demand, they were required to offer the total number of seats per month as per the agreed cap. “This may allow people travelling as a family group to make use of a higher number of subsidised seats that may be available in non-peak periods,� Mr O’Brien said. Mr Keating said a better approach would be for a percentage subsidy to apply across the board, to all fares for all passengers. “The absolute majority of travel is paid for or funded by government in one form or another, so a subsidy of this nature would basically mean that government is part-paying its travel spend in a different format,� Mr Keating said. “Another way would be for passengers to prove their travel spend by way of providing invoices and receipts. “As it stands, a complete hash has been made of something that could still be made to work to everyone’s advantage - including the government’s - if only they would listen.� Mr O’Brien said the option to reimburse all local passengers a percentage of fares was considered, but rejected due to the high cost and additional administrative requirements to assess eligibility. The scheme would be reviewed for effectiveness after six months, he said. “A full review of the scheme will be undertaken at 12 months to evaluate effectiveness and identify refinements,� he said. Meanwhile, those who cannot book the subsidised air fares continue to pay top dollar to visit family, specialist doctors, or even the dentist. And locals say people’s health is suffering as a result. Ms Demaine said it was cheaper to fly from Horn Island to Brisbane and back again than to book a return ticket to Horn Airport from Warraber. “It cost me over $1000 to fly my daughter up here from Cairns for the Christmas holidays,� Ms Demaine said. “But I am more concerned about the families up here (on the outer islands). It costs more than $500 to fly to Horn Island from Murray Island. “Do we really want to see more people being forced to make that trip in a dinghy?� Ms Erofeev said when three or more people were flying it was usually cheaper to charter a plane. “I regularly organise travel for tradesmen between the islands, and airfares are ridiculous,� she said. “Why has this fare structure been allowed to be implemented? What recourse do any of us have? “Does anybody who makes these type
decisions really give a bugger? “I may only be one voice, but I’d lay odds that I’m speaking for the majority.� Further information on the Local Fare Scheme is available on the Transport and Main Roads website. Go to www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Business-industry/ Transport-sectors/Aviation/Local-Fare-Scheme.aspx, or follow the link from the Torres News Facebook page.
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It’s unanimous: recognise First Peoples in the Constitution By MARK ROY MEMBERS of the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples last week presented a unanimous report to Prime Minister Julia Gillard, recommending changes to the Australian Constitution to recognise the continuing cultures, languages and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples. Other recommended changes include removing racist elements and prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic or national origin. While changes proposed by the panel
remove race from the constitution, they maintain the Parliament’s ability to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The report’s recommendations, announced last Thursday, January 19, were welcomed by many government and non-government groups. The National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples has put its full support behind the report, saying Australians who support equality and fairness in our Constitution must support recommendations to change the nation’s founding document. Congress co-chair Jody Broun said the message from this report was clear.
“It’s time to eliminate racism from the Australian constitution and to prohibit racial discrimination,” Ms Broun said. “It is imperative that Australians make an informed decision when voting in any future referendum on this issue. Congress encourages everyone to read the comprehensive report and join us in supporting the recommendations.” “We call on our political leaders to be brave in taking the country forward on this issue.” Congress co-chair Les Malezer said Constitutional recognition was one of many long term goals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples cochair Les Malezer. “Although these reforms are substantive, Congress acknowledges that they do not address calls for a treaty or greater protection of the rights,” Mr Malezer said. “A Referendum will not achieve those aspirations, so we are recommending simple, logical and just changes that can be supported by a majority of Australians. “They will not diminish or extinguish the campaign for self-determination to be the standard to be met by all governments. “Along with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ sovereignty, these issues must be dealt with separately. “Our Members and Delegates have already decided Constitutional Reform is among the top Congress priorities. Congress Members want us to have a major role in promoting Constitutional reform, in consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and in educating the whole community on the issues involved. We have remained committed to their views during this process, “he said. Congress will be encouraging everyone to read the full report, understand the issues and political challenges, and then add their own voice to achieve Constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Peoples Reconciliation Australia said constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would prove a huge boost for reconciliation. Chief executive officer Leah Armstrong said recognition and reconciliation went hand in hand. “Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures in our nation’s founding document is a further way to demonstrate the valued place of the First Australians in our national identity,” Ms Armstrong said. “Both the panel’s research and our own Australian Reconciliation Barometer tell us there is an appetite for change that brings the Constitution into line with our modern thinking and values of equality for all Australians.” In preparing its report, Panel members held more than 250 consultations in 84 metropolitan, regional and remote locations across Australia, and received more than 3500 submissions from individuals and organisations. Presenting the Panel’s report to the Prime Minister, co-chairs Professor Patrick Dodson and Mr Mark Leibler AO thanked the thousands of people who contributed their views, both in consultation and through submission, and supported the Panel in its work. The consultations and submissions revealed strong support across the country for constitutional recognition, the said. Strong levels of support were also evident in a recent national Newspoll survey which found 82 per cent of those polled were in favour of recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution.
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in-chare of the CPIU on Thursday Island, said Duncan’s commitment to his work WITH his reputation as one of the friendliest and the greater community was to be police officers in the Far North, Duncan commended. “Duncan has worked tirelessly in the Blackburn will be sorely missed. After nearly six years on Thursday Island, child protection field and has undoubtedly Detective Blackburn left to take up a new touched many families in the Torres Straits position in Brisbane on Sunday, January and Northern Peninsula Area,” Det. Sgt Wilson said. 15. “He has created many friends and netWhen Duncan arrived on TI in February 2006, the Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB) had just works within the schools and colleges and been formed at the Thursday Island Police other organisations, and is always warmly Station. It later moved to the the Old Court received with his huge smile and easy manner.” House building. When Duncan made the move from Duncan is the only remaining original officer from the TI JAB, which has since Cairns CPIU to Thursday Island, he brought changed name statewide to the Child Protec- with him his wife, Vanessa. Vanessa undertook tertiary study and tion and Investigation Unit (CPIU). Detective Sergeant Kristy Wilson, officer- became a teacher at the Tagai College
Secondary College. Since being in the Torres Straits, Duncan and Vanessa have welcomed three sons into their family, Brendan, Lucas and Nathaniel. Det. Sgt Wilson said Duncan was also known as an avid fisherman and cray diver. “He is, however, a little sensitive when talk turns to his missing outboard motor,” she said. “Duncan fondly recalls how he was steaming along steadily in his small dinghy when the outboard motor fell off the back, leaving him stranded in the Horn Island channel. “He was later embarrassingly rescued by his own police colleagues. “Duncan will be sadly missed by his Far Northern Region police family and the greater Torres Straits community. We wish him and his family all the best in their next adventure.” Cross-cultural liaison officer Sgt Jane Tanswell said Duncan would also be missed by the Torres Strait Blue Light committee, as he ran Blue Light Discos on TI, Iama, Mer, Saibai and Horn Islands. “He has had a hugely positive impact in many childrens’ lives,” Sgt Tanswell said. Officer-in-charge of Thursday Island Police Station, Snr Sgt Jamie Horn, said Duncan had done a tremendous job in a challenging area. “Child protection is an important area and a difficult job,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “Duncan has done it for such a long time, and to a really high standard. he is wellregarded by families and children here . “We wish him well in his future with crime ops in Brisbane.”
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THURSDAY ISLAND boy Tikido (TK) Titasey (pictured) is headed for the bright lights of Hollywood this week after receiving a highly sought-after scholarship. The 16-year-old budding actor was awarded the Hollywood Immersive Eva Mendes Scholarship for 2012. The annual scholarship is open to underprivileged students from all around Australia who demonstrate great promise and determination in the area of performing arts. TK’s mum, Cate Titasey, said TK would fly out to Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 24. “He lives on TI but attends St Augustine’s in Cairns,� Cate said. “I didn’t know he was very good at acting till recently!� As the 2012 scholarship recipient, TK will head to Hollywood on an all-expenses paid trip for a placement in the Hollywood
Immersive Program for actors. Here he will meet and study with some of America’s leading movie and TV industry professionals. Ambassador for the program, A-list actress Eva Mendes, said she was inspired to lend her name and support to the program after seeing first-hand the growth of the young students participating in the program. From this grew the Eva Mendes Scholarship, which grants one student who may not otherwise be able to be involved in the program the opportunity to take part for free. Hollywood Immersive founder and Australian casting director Lilly Dawson said experience was not always necessary to gain the placement. “Some of the past students have had no formal training, but during their audition they showed a unique gift and ability that earned them a spot,� Ms Dawson said. “In TK, we saw a driven and determined young man who continually seeks opportunities to develop his acting skills and improve his performance techniques. “Through hard work and dedication, he has also overcome his struggle with literacy and numeracy by attending tutoring programs and working closely with the school’s Indigenous Counsellor to gain the literacy
Join in on the family fun this Australia Day A DAY of celebrations will kick off at the Thursday Island Sports Complex at 10am this Australia Day, Thursday, January 26. The Torres Shire Council has organised the community event, with a free sausage sizzle to be served by councillors and staff. Children’s fun activities will include rides in the “Little Ambo� in a safe, designated area. Novelty events will be the Lamington Eating Race, the Coconut Bowls competition and free entry and use of the swimming pool. As well as the entertainment, there will also be the Mayoral Awards Ceremony, acknowledging the contributions of residents to their community. Guest of honour Barbara Piscitelli AM (pictured) will be visiting the Torres Shire as Australia Day Ambassador on the day. Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen said both he and the Shire’s Australia Day Organising Committee were extremely excited to have Dr Barbara Piscitelli as special guest. “We are privileged to have her here to advocate on issues relating to our children’s needs and
and numeracy skills he needed to succeed at high school and in his future.� Highlighting his determination and potential, in 2008 TK received a Yalari scholarship to attend boarding school at Saint Augustine’s College and was recently asked to MC the Yalari annual dinner in Brisbane. He was also awarded a school prefect position in 2012 as Arts Captain. “TK hopes to motivate other youth to reach their potential, and strives to succeed so that he can give back to his community in the hope that other youth can have the same opportunities as him,� Ms Dawson said. “He is extremely grateful and humble about the opportunities he is given and has been a fantastic role model for his peers and younger students in the school. She described TK as “a vibrant young man full of charisma� who loves to socialise with his peers and have fun. “He is just a typical boy - but one with big dreams!� she said. She said the Hollywood Immersive Program was designed to educate, inform, connect and inspire young actors, singers and presenters from all over the world by offering them the chance to meet and work with some of the best coaches and professionals in the business, right in the heart of Hollywood.
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Australia Day celebrations and awards will be held Thursday, January 26 at the Torres Shire Sports Complex from 9am.
JANUARY
Mon 23. School starts Mon 23. Gab Titui Cultural Centre re-opens Tue 24. Bingo, Bamaga Tavern 6.30pm Tue 24. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry 7pm Wed 25. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall 5pm Wed 25. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex 6pm Thu 26. Australia Day Thu 26. Torres Shire Mayoral Awards, Sports Complex TI 10am-6pm Thu 26. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Fri 27. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe 7am Fri 27. Karaoke, Torres Hotel 7pm Fri 27. Singer/guitarist Drew Brauer, Jardine Hotel, 8.30pm Sun 29. Uncle Seaman Dan, Torres Hotel 12-3pm
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Tue 21. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Shire Chambers 9am
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CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Prayer 7.30pm Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Mass, all locations: Mon-Fri 7am, Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday 10am Hammond, Sunday 8am Horn, Saturday 9am Bamaga, 2nd Tuesday every month, 4069 3699 Arthur Wong 7.30pm
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Leaders must fight for our rights Macklin’s decision to OVERRiDE the Torres strait Regional authority (TsRa) recommendation and open TsRa Members Election to the public in september 2012 is welcomed by the joint chairs of the Human Rights steering committee in the Torres strait. TsRa has enjoyed the luxury of not having their community vote them in as members since 1996. Disallowing our people their basic democratic right under the United nations Declaration on indigenous Human Rights is disgraceful. Question is, does the TsRa, the peak body for ilan and aboriginals in the Torres strait, know that electing to defer the introduction of open public elections to 2016 - a decision recently overturned by the Minister’s decision to implement it in september 2012 - is a slap in the face? Especially since the signing of the United nations Declaration on the Rights of indigenous Peoples took place in 2010, which the TsRa is a party to, and regularly attends Un meetings in new York with the government delegation with no results and no feedback to our community on advancing our Human Rights. so who is representing ume people? Torres strait ilan and aboriginal people
a caMPaiGn to ban turtle and dugong hunting is a “violation of indigenous human rights” according to community advocate Yodie Batzke. The campaigners, Earthrace conservation, Bob irwin and colin Riddell, have organised protests outside the australian High commission in london on Thursday, January 19, and in Wellington, new Zealand, on Friday, January 20. animal welfare organisations are also planning to gather in Brisbane on February 14 to rally against what they describe as “the inhumane no bag limit slaughter of dugongs and turtles”. Ms Batzke said future autonomy discussions for the Torres strait would be a “resounding gong” if discussions on protecting cultural rights to hunt and gather and strategies to maintain cultural knowledge were not included in the process. she said mainland Torres strait islanders should also be included in the discussions. “Where we stand as aboriginal and Torres strait islanders is yet
to be made public and i encourage others who feel this is a violation of our indigenous Human Rights to make some comments,” she said. “This coming Queensland state election is going to be important, and as aboriginal and Torres strait islanders we need to ensure our reasons for voting is based not on traditional voting habits or because of peer pressure. “We have a responsibility to inform ourselves on what all parties and independents are proposing before casting a vote. “if voted in, the Queenlsand lnP “can Do campbell newman” team will implement changes to the current Queensland animal Protection act 1991 to remove the clause that acknowledges aboriginal and Torres strait islander rights to hunting, and to replace it with a clause that makes it illegal and if found guilty a fine of up to $100,000 will be imposed or jail time.” she said she encouraged those with internet access to do their own research on lnP policies and campaigns promoting the ban of dugong and turtle hunting.
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over 50 years to proper native affairs days, bleeding our community dry and denying us the capacity to exercise our basic human right. Today even Dungal and Waru gud more rights, check with the land and sea Unit of TsRa. They get more resources to advance their rights. Maybe we can get the same right of protection and resources to advance the people’s rights, but to date TsRa has not funded a community group to attend the United nations. it’s ironic we have not progressed from conditions that applied to us under the Flora and Fauna act back at the turn of the previous century under native affairs. The only differences over the years are the names of the departments. The ill-treatment is still the same for indigenous people. We are hosting a workshop to explain to our members their just and legitimate rights under the United nations Declaration on the Rights of indigenous Peoples and intend to have our say at the United nations Permanent Forum on the ill-treatment of Torres strait islanders and aboriginals in the Torres strait in May 2012 in new York. Robert Bongo Sagigi Co-Chair, Human Rights Steering Committee Torres Strait
Hunting protest violates Indigenous rights: Batzke
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can finally have their say in who should represent them on the TsRa Board in september 2012. i quote Partrick Mills in pointing out that “silly people vote silly leaders”. let’s use our democratic powers to vote good people in. The Electoral commission, an independent body, now need to do their job in informing the community how they can independently exercise their democratic rights in voting for their new TsRa members in the upcoming election in september 2012, like they do for any commonwealth or state election. There’s no need for the TsRa propaganda machine to go around the community telling people how to exercise their democratic rights. it must be recognised that TsRa never wanted this election to take place in september 2012. it was the people’s voice through the review that forced the Minister Hon. Jenny Macklin to intervene on behalf of the Torres indigenous people, opening the election of TsRa candidates from your community to be elected by you, the people. This has to be a new era for the Torres strait. a time when we put our children, elders and our family needs first, before the bureaucracies that have taken us back
“Our current Federal Member for leichhardt Warren Enstch may be silent on this matter, but played a major influence in getting the ball rolling in this campaign during the 2010 Federal Election,” Ms Batzke said. in another development, cook University researchers have received $170,468 in government funding to find out how much dugong meat is illegally harvested in the Torres strait and the reasons behind it. The three-year project, to be carried out by scientists natalie stoeckl and Helene Marsh, will also investigate the best way to ensure the sustainable catch of the endangered marine mammals. Torres shire council Mayor Pedro stephen told the cairns Post that funding for the project, provided by the Department of sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and communities, could be better spent at a grassroots level, such as monitoring the illegal catch of dugong and sea turtle. “i’m actually not a great supporter of collecting data just for the sake of collecting data
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and nothing’s happening on the ground,” he said. He said he wasn’t aware if the illegal take of the animals was rife in the region. Dugong numbers are on the decline along Queensland’s east coast, the victims of boat strikes, being caught in fishing nets and declining water quality. The researchers, in their project outline, claim 86 per cent of islanders live on mainland australia and there is evidence the export of dugong meat to these families is substantial. There is little known about the practice and ways to manage it sustainably. Mrs Batzke said she believed silence on the matter must not continue and wlecomes the support of established native Title Prescribed Body corporates and cultural Heritage Organisations both in the Torres straits and cape York who believe their rights in maintaining custom, lores/ laws and traditions are being violated as a result of Earth Race conservation campaign and proposed QlD lnP policy.
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Rain a reminder of dengue risk WITH renewed rainy conditions forecast in the coming weeks, Queensland Health is asking North Queensland businesses and residences to clean up potential mosquito breeding sites. Cairns Public Health Unit Director of Medical Entomology Greg Devine said the dengue mosquito bred in a variety of water-filled containers and was never far from places where people lived, worked or played. Dr Devine said 99 cases of dengue were reported from North Queensland in 2011 - with 30 of them having been acquired overseas by travellers coming from holiday destinations such as Bali and Thailand. “All dengue outbreaks in North Queensland begin with a single imported case from overseas,’’ Dr Devine said. “The virus carried by that patient can then be picked up and spread by Queensland’s resident population of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - the dengue mosquito. “So far in 2012, we have had three notifications of dengue in the North, all of them overseas-acquired in travellers returning from Bali. “Once these cases are picked up, they are monitored closely by the public health team and vector control officers act quickly to control any spread by targeting the dengue mosquitoes that live around the affected people’s houses and workplaces. “But there’s always the chance that someone will delay reporting their symptoms and give those mosquitoes the chance
to become infected and start transmitting the virus. “Just eight days after biting an infected person, dengue mosquitoes can start infecting someone else.’’ Dr Devine said the increased school and public holiday traffic at this time of year could boost the risk of a dengue import from an area were the disease was prevalent. “It’s important therefore that holiday makers returning from dengue endemic areas like Bali immediately report to a medical centre if they have symptoms such as fevers, rashes and aching joints and muscles,’’ he said. “Residents and visitors to North Queensland need to protect themselves and their neighbours. “At this time of the year, people’s houses can lie empty for a couple of weeks, and the mosquito can breed unchecked. It is always a good idea to clean out all potential breeding sites around properties and businesses.’’ Dr Devine said many people would have read about the release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the Cairns area. “Wolbachia is a naturally occurring bacterium that only infects insects, mites and some worms,’’ he said. “In the laboratory, it stops mossies from transmitting dengue but the initial releases were only made in two small areas around Cairns last year, with further trial releases in two other areas around Cairns this month (January).
Douglas Street, Thursday Island on Wednesday, January 18. Health experts say rainy conditions bring with them an increased risk of the mosquito-borne virus, dengue fever. PHOTO: MARK ROY Typical breeding sites include: “But we don’t yet know what impact they ● boats have on dengue transmission in the field. ● striking buckets “So we can’t afford to be complacent. ● tyres Even if you live in a Wolbachia release area, ● pot plant bases tip out, flush out, throw away or store dry any ● unscreened rain water tanks containers holding water. ● bird baths “That includes puddles in tarpaulins, plant ● pet’s water bowl pot bases, and tyres. Wear insect repellents ● eskies during the day and use indoor surface sprays, ● roof gutters blocked by leaves. mossie zappers and coils around the house to More information about dengue fever discourage mosquitoes. “Don’t let your household be home to the is available at www.health.qld.gov.au/ dengue one that got away.’’
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Rabies may come our way A HEALTH expert is warning Papua New Guinea and the Torres Strait are increasingly at risk of rabies, as more Indonesian islands fall to the disease. Rabies is rife in Bali, and is spreading between islands in the Indonesian archipelago, currently reaching 24 of the country’s 33 provinces. And there are fears the disease could spread to PNG and cross the Torres Strait to Australia. Helen Scott Orr is a former NSW Chief Veterinary Officer working with the Indonesian Government to eradicate rabies. She says mass vaccination has had an impact since the outbreak reached its peak in 2010, but there’s still a real risk of the disease travelling to northern Australia. “Rabies has been moving eastward through the Indonesian islands for the past ten years and for me, the concern is that if it got into Papua, which has very difficult terrain and is very underdeveloped, it would be almost impossible to eradicate,” Dr Scott Orr said. “It’s likely that it could spread to Papua New Guinea and then there are traditional movements across the Torres Strait. If it got into dog populations in northern Australia I think it would be very difficult to eradicate.” The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry says measures are in place to prevent that from occurring. Safeguards include biosecurity officers, who are based on all islands in the Torres Strait to ensure there is no movement of animals between Papua New Guinea and the outer islands of the Torres Strait. Strict animal quarantine and Australia’s island status has kept the country rabies-free for decades, but the dog population is not widely vaccinated and would be vulnerable if the disease spreads. A viral disease, rabies is transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal. If people are not treated soon after being bitten, it travels
HEAVEN HELP US: Dogs are central to the Hindu faith in Bali and are believed to show followers the way to heaven. PHOTO: ANNIE GREEN SPRINGS through the central nervous system and attacks the brain. It is almost always fatal if not treated quickly. There have only ever been two imported human cases of rabies in Australia, in 1987 and 1990. But in Indonesia it is a different story, with 132 human deaths recorded since the disease entered Bali in 2008, thought
to have been introduced when a fisherman brought an infected dog to the island. Dr Scott Orr said rabies is spread by the movement of infected animals, mainly dogs. “The whole traffic around Indonesia is by boat, and people take their dogs with them,” she said.
AUSTRALIA DAY 2012 10am - 6pm, Thursday, January 26 Community Fun Day Welcome all to the sports complex…
LOBAN ROAD, THURSDAY ISLAND Presentation to recipients of Australia Day and Mayoral Awards Sausage Sizzle Coconut Bowls Competition Lamington Eating Contest Bring your towel and enjoy the pool Enjoy a ride in “Little Ambo” Great atmosphere with entertainment and music
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Loban wedding vow renewal, Ilan Cafe
Mr and Mrs Loban. PHOTOS: SOOTY HISLOP ON Saturday, January 14, Frank and Mr and Mrs Loban would like to Matilda Loban shared with close fam- express a special thanks to all those that ily and friends their re-commitment attended and contributed, especially to each other when they renewed MC Danny Mosby and wife Fauziah, their vows on their tenth wedding DJ Thomas Pedro, Pastor Pedro anniversary. Stephen, Mikey and Ilan Caf‚ staff, The occasion was officiated by Pastor Pedro Stephen at the Gab Titui Ilan Uncle Micky Bon, Kailu George, Caf‚ venue, where chef Maor (Mikey) Sooty and Jaimee, Tammy Collins and Arjuan put on a luscious spread of family and friends who travelled from Townsville for the event. seafood, chicken and desserts.
The Loban family: Frank, holding Meira, Johanna, Matilda and Kaci-Len.
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The Loban family after lighting their family unity candle.
Sailing the Seven Seas to TI
The Seven Seas Voyager at anchor near Black Rock, Thursday Island. THE streets of Thursday Island were abuzz with visitors last Monday, January 16, as the cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager anchored off Thursday Island. When the Torres News caught up with one of the visitors, 84-year-old Don Brown, he was chatting with a group of Islanders on the outdoor seating on Douglas Street. “I’m always keen to meet the locals,” Don said. “I’ve travelled around the world a number of times, but this is my first visit to Australia.
“We’re here on Thursday Island for a day, and we sail down the Barrier Reef tomorrow, visiting Cairns and Melbourne.” Don, a successful entrepreneur from the United States, said he started his working career as a city lifeguard on the beaches of Southern California. The Seven Seas Voyager, which began service in 2003, can carry up to 700 guests and 447 crew. Every cabin on board is a suite with a balcony. In 2006, a Forbes.com article listed the Asia leg of the Voyager’s world cruise as the most expensive cruise in the Asia region.
Cruise ship passenger Don Brown (centre) from Southern California meets Kabe Oroga and Pastor Abraham Pamoi, both from Daru, last week. PHOTO: MARK ROY
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Festivities hit the high notes By ALF WILSON THE beautiful singing of Torres Strait Islander Vicky Saylor was one of the highlights of the 10th anniversary of the Stable on the Strand Christmas season celebrations in Townsville. Held on evenings from December 18 to 22 beside Townsville’s idyllic Strand, the event, themed “It’s Party Time”, drew more than 36,000 people in the lead up to Christmas. Hundreds of Torres Strait Islander men, women and children were amongst the crowd with many living locally and others coming down from numerous islands to spend Christmas with family and friends. Adults and children enjoyed the camels and carousel, music, wandered through the Town of Bethlehem looking at the shepherds with their sheep, the wise men with their camels and of course enjoying that special moment
of seeing a real, live ‘Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus’. Coordinator of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander section of the Stable, Pastor Ada Boland, acknowledged the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people on whose land the celebrations were held. The audience enjoyed wonderful singing on centre stage by renowned Aboriginal entertainer Pat Morgan and Vicky Saylor of Darnley Island descent. Keegan Ross, who was being pushed in his wheelchair around the Stable by Neerim Peters, said he enjoyed the event. “My family members are sitting together over there and I come here every year. It is good,” Mr Ross said. Event organiser Anne Harley said she was pleased with the crowds and the weather. “We are grateful to our volunteers and it was a wonderful event,” she said.
Torres Strait Islander singer Vicky Saylor entertains the large audience.
Nine Indigenous youth sworn into Navy under new program By ALF WILSON
Esha Nona from Badu proudly receives her certificate from Lieutenant Steve Cottam at the Defence Forces Recruitment Centre in Townsville on Monday, January 16.
Gibson Pearson with mum Therese Cowley, dad Matthew Pearson, brothers Samuel Pearson, Matthew Pearson jnr and sister Olive-Rose Pearson at his enlistment. PHOTOS: ALF WILSON
THERE are now two proud grandmothers in Josey Cowley from Hammond Island and Thelma Pearson from Coconut Island, after their grandson Gibson Pearson was accepted into the Navy. The 19-year-old joined eight other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander youths as new recruits of the Royal Australian Navy. Thomas Fujii and Barnabas Dewis (both from Thursday Island), Leroy Ghee (Mer), Esha Nona and Lawrence Sabadi (Badu), Hodrick Newman (Bamaga), Arthur Bagie (Injinoo) and Aboriginal Jordy Lenoy (Cairns) were part of a Defence Indigenous Development Program in Townsville on Monday, January 16. The ceremony took place at Townsville’s Defence Forces Recruitment Centre, and the Torres News was there. After being sworn in, the recruits left for HMAS Cerberus near Melbourne for their training. The Indigenous Development Program assists young Indigenous adults aged between 18 and 30 who are of good character, physically and medically fit, and who have a pass in Year Nine or above to enlist in the Australian Defence Force Reserves. This program is supported by the Navy, Army, Airforce and other Government departments and is designed to provide enlistees with the education, training, life skills and confidence to get and keep full time employment and be role models in their communities. Included is basic military training, Certificate II level competencies, workplace English language and literacy, personal and professional development, and preparation for a wide range of jobs in the Navy, Army, Air Force or the general and civilian community. Many parents and family members were at the ceremony including Gibson’s mum Therese Cowley, dad Matthew Pearson, brothers Samuel Pearson, aged 15, Matthew Pearson jnr, 14, and sister Olive-Rose Pearson, 6. “We are all from Hammond Island and live in Townsville. Gibson attended Marian Catholic Primary School in Townsville and was school captain at Abergowrie High. His grandmothers Josey from Hammond and Thelma from Coconut will be very proud of him as we are,” Therese said. Respected Aboriginal elder Lionel Lenoy was there to congratulate his nephew, Jordy Lenoy. Soon after the Townsville ceremony, the nine left for south where they will undertake the eight months of training with accommodation, meals and pay. After the first three weeks they will receive Defence Reserve tax free salary for the duration of the program. Senior military recruiting officer for Central and Northern Queensland Lt Steve Cottam said that 115,000 people who applied to join the Australian Defence Forces and only 6300 had been accepted. “This is a very significant achievement and this is part of the One and All Campaign. ADF wants all Indigenous people to have the same chances of employment and career opportunities as other Australians,” Lt Cottam said. Programs will also be conducted at Katherine in the NT and Cairns and applications must be received by Friday, February 17 for interviews by the end of that month. More information is available online at www.didp.com.au Torres News
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4:00 Football: W-League 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:05 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum - This program brings together a panel of journalists and commentators with a diverse range of opinions to chew over the events of the day. 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Darts All Folks: Ben is invited to join a darts team and Susan finds a very persuasive personal trainer, with some very reasonable priced products. 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Creeper: Local aristocrats Sir William and Lady Isobel Chettham have a secret to hide, and The Creeper is burgling the homes of Midsomer’s wealthy. 10:05 TBA 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight: Adam is joined by comedian and writer Tony Martin, American stand-up comedian and voice actor Maria Bamford, and English TV adventurer Charley Boorman. Music is provided by Dan Kelly and Architecture in Helsinki. 11:45 Rage
6:00 Today 8:00 Danoz Direct 9:00 Magical Tales 9:30 Fouth Test - Australia Vs India 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 Fourth Test Australia Vs India 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 Alive And Cooking 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Psychic Vortex” (PG s) 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “He Smelled The Ham, He Got Excited” 8:00 Two And A Half Men: “The ‘Ocu or the ‘Pado’?” (PG s,l) 8:30 Movie: “S.W.A.T.” (M v,l) - Two wisecracking, battle hardened veterans team up with a pair of street-smart rookies to form the most freewheeling - but effective - S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment; transport an international drug kingpin into federal custody - after he’s offered $100 million to anyone who will free him! 11:00 Ballistic: FBI agent Jonathan Ecks must join forces with his nemesis Agent Sever in order to defeat a super-violent common enemy, who has kidnapped the young son of the head of a secret committee of international security agencies. 12:55 Movie: “Macbeth” (AV v,s,d) - It’s Shakespeare meets “Underbelly” as the Bard’s immortal tragedy is re-told with a modern twist as the bloody drama is now set in Melbourne’s underworld. 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Danoz Direct / 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 10:30 Seven Morning News 11:00 Dr Oz 12:00 Movie: “Derby” (PG a) 2:00 That ‘70s Show 3:00 2012 Australian Open 5:00 2012 Australian Open 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 2012 Australian Open: “2012 Australian Open - Night 12” Coverage continues of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific where viewers can expect the biggest names in tennis, the hottest action in years and a comprehensive coverage of the event. 9:30 Movie: “Valkyrie” (M v,l) 12:00 Movie: “The Mudge Boy” (AV v,s,l) - Chronicling the troubled existence of a 14-year-old misfit who struggles for attention from his father after his mother’s sudden death. 2:00 Special: Sunrise Over South Africa - Discover the whole spectrum of South Africa’s diverse attractions, its treasures and its truths. 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Prototype This: Get Up And Go 2:30 The Squiz 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses: Iceland 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Channel Islands to Dover 8:30 Empire Of The Seas: High Tide 9:30 As It Happened: Chronicle Of The Third Reich: 1942-1945 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “My Name Is Juani” (MA s,l) - Juani dreams of becoming an actress but is stuck in a poor suburban village in Spain. She has problems at home and argues incessantly with her boyfriend, who cheats on her. Soon the limitations of her impoverished background become unbearable for Juani, and she and her best friend leave for Madrid in search of fame and fortune. 12:45 Movie: “Idiot Love” (MA s,l,n) - Self-confessed idiot Pere-Lluc, who has just lost his best friend, leads a banal and confused existence until he bumps into the ladder of sexy blonde Sandra… and begins stalking her. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 28
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Goes Retro! 11:00 Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures In Architecture: Connections 12:00 My Family: Darts All Folks 12:30 Best Of Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: Logan Vs Adelaide 2:50 Football: W-League: Grand Final 5:00 Chimpanzees: Out Of The Shadows 5:55 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart: Grass 6:45 Inside The Great Rift: Grass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: It Smells Of Books: Bryan Lane’s new interest in the London Library reminds Pullman of a case of supposed suicide that she and the UCOS team decide to reopen. 8:30 Accused: Frankie’s Story: After a soldier fails to return fire on the Taliban, his lance corporal orders his systematic victimisation. The bullying reaches the extreme, setting off a series of events that leads to the law courts. 9:35 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:20 Ashes To Ashes: It’s time to get your shoulder pads out of storage, start crimping your hair and get into the Eighties mood for the very last time as this multi-award-winning drama returns for its highly anticipated finale. 11:15 Australia Celebrates 2012 12:15 Rage Goes Retro!
6:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 8:00 Pyramid 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Fourth Test - Australia Vs India 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 Fourth Test - Australia Vs India 5:00 Alive And Cooking 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Series 7:30 Movie: “Zathura: A Space Adventure” (PG v,l,a) - When Danny twists the key of a dusty science fiction game that unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches the house into orbit around a distant planet, bringing his brother and sister along for the ride. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. 9:35 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Suspect Zero” (AV v,a,l) - A serial killer is on the loose, and the FBI is on the case, sifting through clues to uncover the criminal’s identity and stop him from committing yet another murder. 2:00 Movie: “Peeping Tom” (M v,a) - A young man murders women, using a movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror. 3:50 Nine Presents 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact Summer Series
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 1:30 That ‘70s Show 2:00 Beat The Star 3:00 Movie: “Rebound” (G) - Coach Roy was once college basketball’s top mastermind, but lately his attention has been on his next endorsements not the next game. What is more, Roy has been banned from college ball until he can manage his anger on the court. 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 2012 Australian Open 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 Australian Open - “2012 Australian Open - Night 13 Women’s Singles Final” It’s one of the most open women’s tournaments in years. Clijsters, Stosur, Wozniacki, Williams and a swag of others have all been in the mix at some stage. A final winner will be revealed to take out the first Grand Slam of 2012 and $2.3 million in prize money. 9:30 Movie: “Unbreakable” (M a,v) 11:45 That ‘70s Show: “Fez Gets The Girl” (PG) 12:15 Movie: “Deranged” (M v,s) - An eccentric psychiatrist, aiming to be in the spotlight, is not willing to let anyone or anything get in her way. 2:15 Special: World’s Deadliest Creature 3:15 Room For Improvement 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: “Retroviruses: The Reason Why You Could Be Exhausted”
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Le Rendez-vous 1:30 The Chopin Etudes 1:35 The New Rijksmuseum 3:50 The Chopin Etudes 3:55 The Beauty Of Books 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Hot Cities: Bursting At The Seams 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Monster Moves: Mammoth Mansions - This program sees a race against the clock to relocate two fragile, super-heavy mansions. The 1857 Varsity Hall is an ornate three-storey structure that throws up a host of engineering headaches. 8:35 RocKwiz: Sharon O’Neill & Dann Hume 9:30 Movie: “Black Book” (MAV n,v) - In Dutch And German. In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance. 12:00 Movie: “The Protector” (MA v) - In English, Thai And Mandarin. A young Thai fighter named Kham must travel to Australia to retrieve his two stolen elephants. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by the evil Madame Rose and her two deadly bodyguards. Non-stop action with fight scenes reminiscent of Jackie Chan in his heyday. 1:30 The Jaquie Brown Diaries: Brown In The Dumps 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 29
SBS
6:00 Today 8:00 Danoz Direct 9:00 Magical Tales 9:30 Fourth Test 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 All For Kids 9:30 Seven Morning News 10:00 2012 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Oz Concert 2011 3:00 Letters And Numbers - Australia Vs India 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 Fourth Test Australian Open 5:00 2012 Australian Open 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Australia Vs India 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 Alive And Cooking 6:00 Seven News Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses: Iceland 6:00 Letters And 6:00 National News 6:30 Today Tonight Numbers 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Guitarist Amplification” (PG s) 7:30 2012 Australian Open: “2012 Australian Open - Night 11” 7:30 Zumbo: The Long Road Home 7:30 Getaway Coverage continues of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific where 8:00 One Man and His Campervan: Angus - Martin Dorey, camper8:30 Unforgettable: “Golden Bird” (M) - Carrie and Al investigate viewers can expect the biggest names in tennis, the hottest van lover and passionate foodie, journeys around Britain in his the murder of a teen who seemed to have no enemies. action in years and a comprehensive coverage of the event. 1970s classic campervan on the ultimate escapist adventure. 9:30 CSI: NY: “Identity Crisis” - Jo’s adopted daughter, Ellie, wit11:30 That ‘70s Show: “Who Wants It More” (PG) - Eric and 8:30 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar nesses an elderly man’s murder on a subway platform. The Donna try to resist each other, and each is determined not to 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency investigation reveals the victim was apparently shot but not be the one to cave in; Kelso tries to convince his friends that 10:30 Erotic Tales: Powers with a gun and no bullet is found. As for Ellie, Jo learns she was 11:00 Sex: An Unnatural History: Fashion he’s seen a U.F.O. and in an attempt to be more outgoing, trying to contact her birth mother when the homicide occurred. 11:30 Erotic Tales: An Elephant Never Forgets - Vertically challenged Red throws a party. 10:30 TBA elephant trainer Ramon rescues a woman, Countess Lilly von 12:00 Auction Squad: They’re off and racing in Caulfield, as a little 11:30 Eclipse Music TV Teltow, from a burning car and is invited to her family castle bungalow with a big handicap gets help. 12:00 Southland: “The Winds” (M l,v) to collect a reward. But when he finds her lecherous husband 1:00 Infomercials 1:00 Southland: “Cop Or Not” (M l,v) chasing a nurse, Ramon decides to ask for a night with the 3:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Danoz Direct countess as his reward. 4:00 NBC Today 3:30 Newstyle Direct 12:00 Kill Arman: Japan / Kendo 5:00 Sunrise Extra 4:00 National Early Morning News 12:30 The Fixer 5:30 Seven Early News 4:30 Today 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 ABC News 24 Mornings 9:30 The World This Week 10:00 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:40 Christianity: A History: The Future Of Christianity 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Candlemas 12:00 Cane Toads: An Unnatural History 1:00 7.30 Select 1:30 Movie: “Miss Potter” (G) 3:00 Dianne Reeves: When You Know 4:00 Elaine Paige Live At The State Theatre 4:50 Minuscule: Narcissus 5:00 The Prime Minister Is Missing 5:55 ABC News UpDate 6:00 Last Chance To See: Aye-Aye 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs: Tenby 8:30 Zen: Cabal 10:00 Orchids: My Intersex Adventure 11:00 Movie: “Valentines Day” (M s) - A famous Aussie Rules footballer drifts into the small Victorian country town of Rushworth where he is given 200 hours of community service, coaching the town’s ‘no-hoper’ football team. 12:40 Grand Designs: Tenby 1:30 What The Future Sounded Like 2:00 The Story Of India: Ages Of Gold: Tells the story of India in the Middle Ages - the Golden Age of the Gupta empire. 3:00 Rage
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Surfsport 11:00 Discover Downunder 11:30 Cybershack 12:00 Pyramid 12:30 Kitchen Whiz 1:00 The Shak 1:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 2:00 Wildfire 3:00 Jessica Watson - Another Challence 4:00 The Gurus Explore Thailand 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bozeman Reaction” 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Queen - When the CBI investigates the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum, the evidence indicates that the suspect may be a member of the team. 9:30 The Mentalist: Blood In, Blood Out - When a member of Cho’s former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his personal, off-the-books investigation. 10:30 CSI: NY 11:30 Flashpoint: Remote Control 12:30 Memphis Beat: Don’t Be So Cruel 1:30 Spyforce: The Mission 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6:30 Phineas and Ferb 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:30 Under The Hammer 11:00 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 12:00 Movie: “Mary Poppins” (G) 3:00 2012 Australian Open 5:00 Mercurio’s Menu 5:30 2012 Australian Open 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 Australian Open - Night 14 Men’s Singles Final” It started with 128 competitors two weeks ago. Over the last two weeks the world’s best tennis players have knocked each other out under the hot Australian sun. Now it’s down to these last two gladiators. Who will take $2.3 million and the Norman Brookes trophy home with them tonight? 9:30 TBA 12:30 The Real Seachange - Follow three families who are about to change their lives forever. They quit their jobs, sell their houses and risk it all for happiness. 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 First Australians: Her Will To Survive 4:00 2012 National Futsal Championships 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Treasure Of The Red Algae 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Ancient Britain: Age Of Bronze 8:30 Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo 9:30 Movie: “Hero” (M v) - In Mandarin. In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin’s three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory. 11:15 Movie: “The Sovereign’s Servant” (MAV v) - In French and Russian. It is 1709 and France’s King Louis XIV is in love with one of the ladies of his court. On discovering that two noblemen are vying for her favours, he sends both of them on diplomatic missions to two warring nations: Russia and Sweden. In both cases their letters of introduction include a request to have their deaths arranged. 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 30
7 CENTRAL
4:00 The Chaser’s War On Everything 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Best Of Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 The Dreaming 1:35 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Best Of Australian Story: The Girl From Boryslaw 8:30 Miracle In The Storm 9:30 Ben Lee: Catch My Disease 10:25 Lateline 11:15 Silent Witness: The Lost Child: Part 1 12:10 Trial And Retribution: Kill The King 1:00 Darling Buds Of May: Climb The Greasy Pole: Part 1 - A seat on the rural District Council suddenly becomes vacant and there seems to be only one candidate in the running for office, Captain Robert Battersby, who’s more interested in golf than politics. 1:50 The Story Of India: The Meeting Of Two Oceans: Michael Wood visits the desert cities of Rajasthan and travels to the fabulous Moghul cities of Delhi, Agra and Fatepur Kikri, and explores the legacy of the Moghul empire that stretched across today’s political borders. 2:50 Rage
6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Alive And Cooking 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Excess Baggage 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Speckerman Recurrence” 8:30 The Mentalist: The Redshirt 9:30 Harry’s Law: Gorilla My Dreams - Adam and Cassie defend a vigilante who dresses as Wonder Woman and avenges abused women; and Harry tries to adopt a gorilla. 10:30 TBA 11:30 Damages: Your Secrets Are Safe - Almost a year has passed since Ellen Parsons left Hewes and Associates. 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Your 4x4 4:00 National Early Morning News 4:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue - Inspectors step in to save two Shetland ponies who need urgent medical attention. Meanwhile, rescue teams go to the aid of a kitten stuck in a drainpipe and a large goat that has fallen into a hole. 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 12:10 Auction Squad: Johanna Griggs and her expert team take on a tiny inner city terrace - adding a funky new kitchen for under $4,000 and turning an ugly concrete courtyard into an urban oasis. 1:05 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement: “Westleigh Fire Station” The Room For Improvement team move in to help with a special tribute to some Aussie heroes - the volunteer bush firefighters. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Prototype This: Wearable Airbag 2:30 ADbc 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 Global Village: Egypt: The Siwa Oasis 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Bikes And Bazookas - Adam and Jamie test the myth that a motorcycle is a greener and cleaner machine than a car from the same time period. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory unleash the first rocket-propelled grenade in Mythbusters history to see if a bullet could take out a bazooka in mid-flight. This is based on a scene from the film, Red. 8:35 Freddi Flintoff versus the World: Canada 9:30 Wilfred: The Ice Dog Cometh 10:00 South Park: Bass To Mouth 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The World Game 12:05 SOS: Choice Night 1:05 Movie: “The Guard Post” (MAV v,h) - An atmospheric mix of horror and military thriller based in Korea’s Demilitarised Zone. An entire army unit is found dead and all that remains is the prime suspect - a soldier wielding an axe. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 31
IMPARJA
4:00 The Chaser’s War On Everything 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 Bettlefield Mysteries 11:45 Picture Perfect Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Seven Ages Of Britain 1:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Can’t Live Without 8:30 The Wild Ones: Cane Toads - The Conquest 9:55 Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys 10:55 Lateline 11:45 Spooks 12:40 Trial And Retribution: Kill The King 1:25 Monarch Of The Glen: Archie has reason to be proud of his achievements but when an Atlanta businessman arrives, he must undergo a series of gruelling challenges to determine who is the rightful Monarch of the Glen. 2:15 The Story Of India: The series ends by acknowledging the extraordinary achievements of Indian democracy of 60 years and flags India’s predicted rise to be the second largest (or even the largest) economy in the world in the next three decades. 3:10 Rage
6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Alive And Cooking 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Excess Baggage 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Excess Baggage 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bozeman Reaction” 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Einstein Approximation” 9:00 Two And A Half Men: “A Fishbowl Full Of Glass Eyes” 9:30 AACTA Awards 11:30 Men Of A Certain Age: If I Could, I Surely Would - Joe is eager to sharpen his golf skills. Yet he might get teed off about practicing at dawn and then discovering his new home is in his erstwhile bookie’s neighbourhood. Meanwhile, Owen ascends as manager of the family auto dealership, but he comes to regret hiring Terry as a salesman. 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Your 4x4 4:00 National Early Morning News / 4:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue - Inspectors attempt to rescue a pelican with a badly injured wing, although catching it proves difficult. Two inspectors don their overalls to help a stray sick dog that’s been living under a house. Meanwhile, a water dragon has a rubber ring stuck around its middle and it takes three inspectors little creature and free him of his trappings. 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight - Matt White reports on the latest news and current social issues. 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 12:00 Auction Squad: The Auction Squad team tackle a tired weatherboard cottage. 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: “Les Miserables” (PG) 2:45 Spacefiles 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Irrigation System Of Oman 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Maggie Beer 8:30 Make Me: Live Forever 9:30 Cutting Edge: A Perfect Terrorist 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Close To Home” (M l) - In Hebrew. Follows two young Israeli female soldiers who patrol the streets of Jerusalem together, checking the IDs of Palestinians they encounter. Their conflicting characters produce a love-hate relationship. 12:50 Mad Men: “Five G / Babylon” (PG) - Don’s past catches up to him when he wins an award and gets his picture in a prominent industry periodical; and Ken makes his colleagues jealous when he gets a short story published in a national monthly magazine. / Rumours spread in the office about a surprise romantic affair; Peggy’s ideas get noticed during a pitch meeting and her future at Sterling Cooper begins to look more promising; and Don asks Rachel’s advice about a new campaign. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 01
ABC 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 5:30 State To State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Australia Day: Flag Raising & Citizenship Ceremony 2012 11:00 Rivers And Life 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1:25 My Family 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 6:50 The Governor-General’s Australia Day Address 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Jimmy’s Food Factory: Party Party 8:30 Adam Hills - Inflatable 9:30 ABC News Update 9:35 The Combination 11:10 Ten Round Poms 12:05 The Bridge 1:05 Hungry Beast 1:35 The Clinic: Alex considers starting a thing with local barman, Michael; Fiona, after trying to contact Ed, takes an overdose and is found by Mrs Fleming; and Daisy’s friend Polly offers to help her out at reception. 2:25 Monumental Vision In Turkey: A visionary Australian sculptor designs massive rock art to be built by local artisans around the world. With more than 1000 stonemasons, he constructs two sculptures in remote Turkish sites. 2:55 Rage
4:00 State To State Summer 4:30 Can We Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 State to State Summer 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Time Team 11:00 The Hidden Story Of Jesus 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 The Trophy Room 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Outnumbered 8:30 QI: Espionage 9:00 The Thick Of It 9:30 Absolutely Fabulous: Exploitin’ 10:00 Absolutely Fabulous: Cold Turkey 10:30 Lateline 11:20 Lawrence Leung’s Choose Your Own Adventure: Love 11:50 The IT Crowd: Jen The Fredo 12:15 Movie: “Annie Hall” (M s) - Comedy writer Alvy Singer ponders the quest for love and his past romance with Annie Hall. 1:45 Absolutely Fabulous: Exploitin’ 2:15 Absolutely Fabulous: Cold Turkey 2:45 Star Stories: Top Shop Presents Kate Moss: My Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall Again, Then Rise 3:10 Rage
6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 National Morning News 11:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:00 Entertainment Tonight 12:30 Magical Tales 1:00 Woman’s Twenty/20 - Australia Vs New Zealand 4:00 National Afternoon News 4:30 Alive And Cooking 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs India 9:30 CSI: Miami: CSI: My Nanny - When the nanny to a wealthy family is stabbed to death with a during a party, the team investigate the world of really good looking nannies and the unofficial services they provide. 10:30 TBA 11:30 Weeds: Release The Hounds - Nancy, her breast still clamped in a mammogram machine, convinces Peter’s ex-wife and mammogram technician Valerie to continue their conversation over coffee. But Nancy’s awkward attempt at friendship fails when Valerie wants nothing to do with her. 12:00 Memphis Beat 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight - Matt White reports on the latest news and current social issues. 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 12:05 Sons And Daughters: Beryl is forced to make a gruelling decision. A breakthrough for Wayne and Gordon evolves from Barbara’s scheming. 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement - See top design tips as we transform a messy rumpus room into an affordable home theatre for the entire family. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra - Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team. 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Les Miserables” (PG) 2:30 A Fork In The Road: France 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Valparaiso, the Rainbow City 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico 8:30 From Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means: Tbe Philippines 9:30 Putin, Russia and the West: Taking Control 10:30 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Memories Of Murder” (MA l,v,a) - In Korean. Based on a series of real-life murders, this is a gripping and compelling thriller that broke box office records in South Korea. A smalltown cop and a more sophisticated city cop try to track down a serial killer on a murder spree in a small town south of Seoul. 1:30 Movie: “The Airlift (Part 2)” (M s,a) - In German. Luise Kielberg’s husband, Alex, who had been presumed dead, comes home from captivity in Russia. Still traumatised by what he has been through, he throws himself into his work as a doctor in a Berlin hospital. But there is not enough medicine to go round and tuberculosis and other diseases are on the rise. 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 82
SUDOKU No. 82
Your Lucky
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) 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.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Once you have started a new project nobody will be able to stop you! Your momentum will help you to push through a barrier which has stopped other people in their tracks. Romance. Your partner may find it hard to cope with all your excess energy! A powerful aspect to Mars later in the week could make you a little tense: do your best to use your excess energy constructively.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
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1....Customer (6) 8....At back of boat (6) 9....Tool (7) 10..Horse gear (6) 11 ..Team sport (8) 12..Bag you can take on a plane (5, 2) 18..PC or Mac (8) 20..Fetus (6) 21..Ticket (7) 22..Be cautious (6) 23..Evaporate (3, 2)
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.
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2....Class (6) 3....Stretchy (7) 4....Athlete’s foot (5) 5....Common herb (7) 6....Learn (5) 7....Whale food (5) 13..Get better (7) 14..Bad (7) 15..Shred (4, 2) 16..Gem (5) 17..Staple food (5) 19..Mildew (5)
FINDWORD No. 82
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.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may find it difficult to tolerate people who don’t know what they are doing. You won’t appreciate having to clear up a mess caused by someone else. Romance. If you are able to relax properly this will be an excellent week for both of you. Be especially careful not to get into arguments, especially ones involving money. You won’t be in a mood for compromise at the moment!
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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) At times this week you will need to spend more time by yourself. You have a lot of work to get through and won’t be happy if you are constantly interrupted. Romance. A new relationship may pick up speed faster than you expect. Very soon you will have to make a decision about how quickly you want to get involved with this person.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A kind word will go a– long way. Your enthuFor all your printing needs www.lotsa.com.au siasm and energy will be appreciated by the people around you; however you must be sympathetic to people who are not so dynamic. Romance. A favourable aspect to Neptune this week will improve your powers of intuition, just when you most need them!
MUDDY RIVER
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your ability to spot a financial opportunity will help to bring in some money just when you need it most. Make sure you don’t take any more risks than you have to, however. Romance. Time spent with someone whom you hardly know could prove interesting. This person may be much keener on you than you realised. Don’t expect any dramatic developments for the time being, however.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
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It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. – E.E. Cummings
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. 82
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.
Your Lucky
Stars
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
You may need to sort out a conflict between two of your best friends. One side will have to give in much more than the other. Do your best to negotiate between them in a way which is impartial. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will help your relationship to get back on track. A romantic trip will be worth looking forward to.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You need to get out and spend more time with other people. A recent improvement in your social life will not last if you don’t make an effort. Romance. A romantic adventure later in the week will give your selfesteem a major boost. Don’t be so sure of yourself that you put off someone else who is more serious, however.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A friend will be impressed by your recent unselfish gesture. They will soon find a way to show their feelings for you. Romance. A stressful experience later in the week may put a temporary strain on your relationship. Do your best to forgive your partner as the issue won’t go away unless you are willing to compromise.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) This would be a good time for taking stock of recent events. You need to make some changes in your life, but they don’t need to be quite as drastic as you think. Romance. A meeting later in the week will last much longer than expected. Don’t be surprised if you end up seeing this person again soon.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A powerful aspect to Saturn will help to keep your thoughts focused in reality. You have had some good ideas recently, but not all of them are practical enough to pursue. Romance. A get-together with a person who admires you will help to give your confidence a boost.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) At times you may be so worried about helping other people that you forget your own needs. Do your best to find a better balance. Romance. It may be quite difficult at times to understand a recent decision by your partner. When you have heard all the facts you will be a little more forgiving, however.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
A difficult aspect to Uranus this week may bring an unusual person into your life. Listen to what this new acquaintance has to say, as their advice is backed up by a lot of wisdom. Romance. Your partner will be quick to say how much they appreciate you. Be grateful for their support.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person who doesn’t seem to be taking your feelings seriously will make you quite angry. Do your best to see things from this person’s point of view, but at the same time, make sure that you don’t let them take advantage of your good nature. Romance. Make sure that you are clear about what you really want before you make a move.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A favourable aspect to Neptune will help you to use your intuition in a situation in which you will definitely need it. The most logical solution may not be the best one to take. Romance. Your emotions will be especially strong at the moment. You will respond well, so long as your partner treats you gently and with respect.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t slow down to suit other people - if they can’t keep up the pace you will have to push ahead without them. Romance. A colleague whom you thought you knew very well may surprise you today. This person has been interested in you for some time but has been trying to hide his feelings.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will need to make an important decision without knowing all the facts. So long as you trust to your intuition, you shouldn’t go far wrong. Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t allow other people to push you into doing work which they should be doing themselves. You can be too conscientious for your own good at times. Romance. A firm show of interest will help to encourage a long-standing admirer. Don’t give up until you have achieved your goal!
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COMMUNITY
Stay safe on the road when heading back to school
Local police are urging caution on the roads this week as schoolkids return to classes. MOTORISTS in the Northern Peninsula Area and the Torres Strait are being reminded to pay particular attention when driving near schools with students returning from their holidays in coming weeks.
Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said with more than 60,000 children starting school for the first time this year, all road users should take particular care around school zones and on routes likely to be used by children travelling to school.
“I’m asking all local road users to reaffirm their commitment to safe driving during this back to school period, as the last thing we want to see in our local community is an accident involving a child,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Young children are often especially vulnerable when it comes to traffic because it is impossible for them to accurately judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.” Thursday Island Police officerin-charge Snr Sgt Jamie Horn, said while traffic was not a big problem on the island, his officers would be strictly enforcing seat belt laws. “We see a number of unrestrained children in cars on Thursday Island, and it is not a good look,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “The laws are there for the safety of the community, and safety is our number one priority when it comes to enforcing these laws. “We remind all parents to ensure their children properly restrained and are wearing seatbelts at all times when travelling in vehicles. “Police would also like to urge parents to familiarise themselves with school drop-off and pick-up practices and discuss with their children the rules for school zones.” Mr O’Brien said all children should wear an approved safety helmet when riding a bike, always use pedestrian crossings and stop to look before crossing the road.
“Sensible steps such as following the directions of school crossing supervisors, and allowing a little extra time for trips because of the increase in traffic around schools, will go a long way towards ensuring the safety of children on their return to school,” he said. Mr O’Brien said parents also had a role to play in ensuring their children’s safety. “Parents should take the time to educate their children in the basics of road safety, particularly children starting school for the first time. “Parents should park only in designated areas to ensure that children are not put at risk by walking out onto roadways between parked cars. He said residents could expect to see police officers out in force during the back to school period, targeting: ● School zones, including speeding offences in 40kmh zones ● Parking and no standing zone offences in relation to the drop off and pickup of children at schools ● School crossings ● Seat belts ● Any other offences detected around schools.
Energy drinks need regulation, researchers say
CALLS for the review and regulation of the labelling and sale of energy drinks have been published in the Australian Medical Journal of Australia. This month’s MJA made the call, prompted by “reports of caffeine toxicity” from increasing consumption of the drinks. It also finds educating adolescents and increasing the community’s awareness of the hazards from energy drinks is of paramount importance. The research has been carried out by Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Page 18 Torres News
Information Centre Dr Naren Gunja and Jared Brown. They found that callers reported 297 exposures to energy drinks, which showed an increasing annual trend from 12 in 2004 to 65 in 2010. Median age for the 217 subjects with recreational exposure was 17 years, with 57 per cent were male. One hundred recreational users co-ingested other substances, predominantly alcohol (50) or other caffeinated products (44). The most common symptoms were palpitations, agitation, tremor and gastroin-
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testinal upset, while 21 had signs of serious cardiac or neurological toxicity, including hallucinations, seizures, arrhythmias or cardiac ischaemia. At least 128 subjects required hospitalisation. “Given the clear evidence of toxicity and the growing number of hospitalisations associated with consumption of energy drinks, particularly in a vulnerable adolescent population, health authorities should increase awareness of the problem, improve package labelling and regulate caffeine content.
“We recommend that labelling and any marketing of these products should include appropriate health warnings and the national poisons hotline number (13 11 26 in Australia). “Energy drinks are marketed for similar effects and should carry similar warning labels as non-prescription, over-the-counter caffeine tablets.” The regulation of caffeinated energy drinks is currently under consideration by the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council. This review and regulation is timely and essential.
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Tobacco and Other Drugs Service, Bamaga Hospital, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $88 357 p.a., comprising salary between $71 151 - $77 441 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties/Abilities: Co-ordinate the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Service Team to plan health promotion, prevention and health education activities for individuals and groups and ability to work within an alcohol, tobacco and other drugs service delivery framework to assist in meeting the individual needs of people with a substance abuse problem and who may have a mental problem. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Accommodation is negotiable. Enquiries: Donna Saunders (07) 4090 4234. Job Ad Reference: H12TO0185 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 6 February 2012.
Allied Health/Clinical Support Health Worker Coordinator - Umagico Primary Health Care Centre, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $84 761 p.a., comprising salary between $70 746 - $74 289 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (OO7) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties/Abilities: Provide leadership and supervise the provision of a quality essential Primary Health Care Service in the Northern Peninsula Area. The position involves providing primary health care, health education, health promotion and administration of the community health centre. The primary health care services are to be delivered in a culturally appropriate and acceptable manner so as to ensure consistency in health care practise across the Health Services District. Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Enquiries: Patricia Yusia (07) 4090 4237. Job Ad Reference: H12TO01422. Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Friday, 3 February 2012. Advanced Health Worker - Bamaga Primary Health Care Centre, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $69 812 p.a., comprising salary between $55 492 - $61 187 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (OO5) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties/Abilities: Provide supervision of quality essential Primary Health Care Services in the Northern Peninsula Area. The position involves providing primary health care, health education, health promotion and administration of the community health centre. The primary health care services are to be delivered in a culturally appropriate and acceptable manner so as to ensure consistency in health care practise across the Health Service District. Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Enquiries: Patricia Nona (07) 4069 3200. Job Ad Reference: H12TO01418. Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Friday, 3 February 2012
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Police ‘most violent’ as torture becomes widespread in West Papua TORTURE is a common practice among members of the Indonesian National Police in West Papua, and has become the main method of extracting information from suspects, according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted from October to December last year, also confirmed the findings from a survey last year, which said police in West Papua were the most violent legal enforcement institution in Indonesia.
The Partnership for Governance Reform (Kemitraan) joined with the Legal Aid Institute in Jakarta to conduct the study. Kemitraan security and justice governance division chair Laode M. Syarif told the Jakarta Post members of the police tortured suspects to force them into making admissions about alleged crimes. “The survey shows that police officers are most prone to violence compared to other law enforcers in
Papua,” Laode said. “And this also applies to other regions in the country, as most of them continue to use torture to enforce the law. “This is reprehensible because Indonesia has signed the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which was ratified in 1998.” In the survey, the two organisations interviewed 205 respondents ranging from suspects, police personnel, prosecutors, correctional officers, human rights activists,
Time to end PNG stalemate By HENRY OKELE via PNG Attitude I CANNOT CLAIM TO SPEAK FOR THE PUBLIC, but most of my acquaintances have had enough with the current political impasse between the Somare and O’Neill camps. I would go along with my associates not because they are the bearers of righteousness, or their choices are divine, or that they are aloof well above the vicissitudes of PNG politics; far from it. It is about time a semblance of normalcy and common sense is brought back into the Waigani political circles. At the outset, let us remind ourselves once more of a fundamental fact: the public elects its representatives into the National Parliament primarily because not all citizens above a certain age are able to represent their own individual interests in a legislature. Members of Parliament are often referred to as elected representatives because that in essence is what they are; representatives of the people. This is not a government for Hon Peter O’Neill, Chief Sir Michael Somare, any of the other 107 MPs or any political party. This is a government that rightfully belongs to the people. On that basis, the two factions of this impasse need to put aside their differences and seriously consider steps that can be taken to find a way out. They have a moral obligation to do what is right for the people of this country. Society suffers because Parliament’s role to impart leadership to the state machinery and society is curtailed. MPs need to get away from the blame game since it is a vicious cycle without any agreeable ending to the parties concerned. In that vein, parliamentarians as responsible leaders will have to realize that enough is enough - even if they agree to disagree on certain issues - and end the impasse. Part of the problem that PNG faces is how the national political culture is in variance with state institutions that were adopted to suit the particulars of a PNG society of 40 years ago. The National Parliament in particular in its present design can no longer address the wide and cumbersome political interests of a more sophisticated brand of MPs and how they see themselves as leaders for high maintenance voters. To a certain degree, therefore, both sides of the current impasse are victims of circumstances that transcend this particular parliamentary term.
torture happened in jail. In West Papua, correctional officers ranked second in the survey for their proclivity to use torture against inmates, with 22 per cent of those surveyed claiming that torture happened during detention, and 70 per cent of respondents admitting that coercion was used in penitentiary facilities. Nurcholis Hidayat of LBH Jakarta said that the survey findings indicated a persistent culture of violence in the police force.
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academics and local tribal chiefs, all of whom testified that the police committed torture during arrests. Fifty out of the total respondents were victims in criminal cases including suspects, defendants and convicts. Some 95 per cent of the respondents admitted that torture happened during investigation. Nearly 75 per cent of the respondents claimed that police used torture during detention and 15 per cent of the respondents said that
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Does this old building have a tale to tell? DO you remember watching movies under the stars at Thursday Island’s open-air picture theatre? During a recent trip to Thursday Island, John Pearsall recounted his father Pelham ‘Slim’ Pearsall’s memories of working on Thursday Island with Ansett ANA, which included taking in movies at the aforementioned cinema (‘Slim pickings on trip down memory lane’, Torres News, December 14, page 11). Locals say the cinema screenings took place at a venue on the corner of Douglas and Blackall streets, across the road from TI Hardware, right where the Torres Shire Council recently finished putting in a new footpath. Does anyone remember seeing a movie at this venue? Did the picture theatre have a name? Who opened it and ran it, and when did it close down? A lonely old shed currently stands on this block - but was this building ever used for the picture theatre? Another story doing the rounds is that this shed was once used as a jail or police lock-up. With its thick walls and heavy-duty metal door, this could be true. Who knows the full story? Most likely our readers. Send your answers to Shine A Light, Torres News, PO Box 436 Thursday Island QLD 4875 or email editor@torresnews.com.au. And if you have an old photograph or a mystery from history you would like solved, drop us a line.
Mobile carriers target Indigenous customers UNLAWFUL and predatory behaviour by mobile phone carriers is rife in Indigenous and Torres Strait Island communities, according to recent reports. In one example, a South Australian-based mobile phone company is being taken to the Federal Court, accused of misleading customers. The consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has lodged proceedings against Excite Mobile, alleging the company’s methods for inducing customers into two-year contracts were unconscionable. Telemarketers entice customers with sweeteners, such as plasma TVs, lapPage 22 Torres News
tops and gaming consoles. Consumers must agree on the spot, pay in advance and provide the contact details of family and friends, often without fully understanding the costs involved. It’s alleged the telco intentionally sold hundreds of mobile phone contracts to people in areas where they knew there was no network coverage. The ACCC claim the company also created a fictitious debt collection agency under the alias Jerry Hastings. The watchdog says more than 1000 letters were sent under the name in an attempt to coerce payment. Indigenous Consumer
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Assistance Network financial services manager Jon O’Mally said the group first complained about these letters two years ago. “We cited those letters and we contacted the appropriate departments in regards to harassment and false and misleading information regarding their collection process,” Mr O’Mally said. He says the network has seen hundred of clients who were sold faulty products or contracts in areas with no service. “For these types of traders it’s an easy kill for them,” he said. “We’re seeing people signing up to contracts and quite large contracts in the
A grove of cycads growing in the Northern Peninsula Area. PHOTO: MARK ROY JAMES Cook University is warning dog owners that their pets may suffer severe poisoning if they eat the common household cycad plant. This follows the recent death of a young dog from liver failure after eating the leaves and stem of a cycad, also known as sago palm. Penny, an eight-month old crossbreed dog, was brought to JCU’s Veterinary Emergency Centre in Townsville on Christmas Eve after a sudden onset of vomiting and lethargy. Nearly two weeks of intensive therapy in the JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre’s 24-hour intensive care unit could not save her and Penny died from severe liver failure. Dr Philip Judge, Senior Lecturer in veterinary emergency and critical care at JCU, said all parts of the plant are considered extremely poisonous, and even eating as little as two seeds could be enough to kill a dog. “The leaves are apparently quite attractive-smelling to dogs, making accidental ingestion likely, with initial symptoms of poisoning usually being vomiting, dehydration and lethargy,” Dr Judge said. “Using appropriate treatment with intravenous fluid therapy and medications, the symptoms often subside within 24 to 48 hours or so - only to
be replaced by the development of severe liver damage that could result in liver failure and death within seven to 14 days.” He said published mortality rates for dogs with cycad poisoning of between 38 and 60 per cent emphasised how serious the disease was to treat, especially once liver failure takes hold. Dr Judge suggested the following precautions for pet owners: - if possible, have cycads kept away from areas where dogs are kept unsupervised - or alternatively, do not allow dogs to roam free in areas where cycads are planted - remove any fallen seeds/nuts to reduce the chances of their being eaten - remove any loose vegetation from cycad plants and dispose of them in green waste to reduce the chances of this vegetation being eaten - if you see your dog eating a cycad plant, contact your veterinarian immediately for first aid advice. Commonly sold in home and garden centres, cycads are hardy plants that require little care, making them seem ideal for dry tropical areas. “Penny’s illness should be a warning to all dog owners in the North about the plant,” Dr Judge said.
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Injinoo girls to join All Stars brothers and cousins on the red dirt at Injinoo, began playing competition rugby league four years ago. When not on the rugby field, Elsja spends her days working as an assistant community teacher. Vee McKiernan, from the Northern Peninsula Area College Bamaga Senior Campus, said a great opportunity had landed on the girls’ doorsteps. “Both have grabbed it, and will be representing Indigenous Australian women at an elite level,” Ms McKernan said. “After three gruelling training sessions at the Gold Coast during October, November and December, Elsja has made the run-on side and Sarah has made bench.” Elsja was a young, motivated and enthusiastic role model in the community, she said. “Leandra Newman has been supporting Elsja with her training. “Elsja has worked very hard over the Christmas holidays to get into shape and fit for the big game.” In April last year, Sarah and Elsja played in the Foley Shield side in Cairns, and from this carnival they were selected in the North Queensland Marlins team at the State Championship, played in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast. During these championships 22-year-old Elsja was targeted as an up-and-coming player with talent. Sarah and Elsja represented the Kape Kodals team that participated in the Murri Carnival at the Gold Coast in September. From this carnival Elsja and Sarah were selected for the Women’s Indigenous All Stars team.
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All-rounder Olive is on the ball By MARK ROY SINCE primary school, Olive Tamwoy has shown a real talent for netball. Not to mention basketball. Oh, and volleyball, too. Described by her father Edmund as “a bit of an all-rounder”, Olive has now taken her prodigious skills to a new level, by earning the chance to represent Australia in netball. After participating in the Australian Indigenous Schoolgirls Netball Carnival from January 11 to 15 on the Gold Coast, Olive has been selected to play in the national Indigenous side. Carnival coordinator Deb Palise said 120 Indigenous girls from all over Australia had attended the carnival to represent their respective states in two age groups, 15 and 18. “Olive was initially selected into the Queensland team, and has now been selected into the 16 years Australian Indigenous Schoolgirls Netball Team,” Ms Palise said. “The standard of netball at the carnival was extremely high, and Olive represented her state and her people in a positive manner.” She said Olive would now return to school, and begin training over the coming months for a week-long carnival to be held in July in South-East Queensland. When she spoke to the Torres News, Olive said she was prepared for a gruelling schedule. “I’m very overwhelmed and excited to be selected in the national side,” she said. “I will be training really hard, and eating all the right foods.” Olive, who attends Freshwater Christian College in Cairns, spent a week last year doing work experience with a personal training gym in Cairns. She said her goal was to become a successful personal trainer. “I am passionate about helping Torres Strait Islanders with their fitness and nutrition,” she said. “People can do a lot better if they are fitter, and it also helps build selfconfidence.” Olive’s father, Edmund Tamwoy, who lives on Horn Island, said he believed his daughter was a good role model for the Torres Strait community. “She was begging me to go on this trip, so I told her ‘train hard and you will see a reward at the end of it’,” Edmund said. “Now she’s made it into the mainstream, which is just fantastic, especially for a small community like Horn Island. We are proud of her. I think everyone here is proud of her.” Edmund is from Badu and his wife is from Saibai. He said they been giving Olive guidance to help her find her direction in life. “Education is the key,” Edmund said. “Through education you gain the opportunity to pursue your sporting goals, and you can explore the world before you even know you’ve done it. “”Getting into this team is a great achievement for Olive,” he said. He said Olive had been developing her skills in netball since Grade 7. “Now she’s in Grade 11, and has been down to the Gold Coast representing Queensland in netball for the past two years,” he said. “She is also good at basketball and volleyball - she’s a bit of an allrounder.” Olive thanked her parents and coaches for helping her make the team. “I also want to thank my grandpa, Tommy Tamwoy from Badu,” she said.
Horn Island’s Olive Tamwoy (holding the netball) is thrilled at her selection in the Australian Indigenous Schoolgirls Netball squad.
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