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Mabo film crew attacked on Mer

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ABC relocate to Townsville for movie

By MARK ROY FUTURE big-budget film productions in the Torres Strait are in jeopardy after a film crew was forced to flee Mer (Murray Island) after allegedly being threatened with violence.

Filming on the ABC telemovie Mabo on Mer was halted last week less than a day into a planned fiveday shoot on the eastern island.

Three crew members were allegedly threatened and the house where they were staying broken into by an angry Murray Islander in the early hours of Saturday, October 22.

Thursday Island Police officerin-charge Jamie Horn said a man was arrested and is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

Initial reports to the Torres News said three members of the crew’s art department were confronted by a man wielding a machete and demanding that they leave.

“It is alleged the male was in possession of an offensive instrument, however it was not a gun or a knife, and definitely not a machete,” Snr Sgt Horn said.

“It was more likely a length of pipe or something similar.”

Snr Sgt Horn said the alleged offences against three film crew members occurred between 3.30am and 4am on Saturday.

A detective and uniformed officer flew from Thursday Island to Mer on Sunday, October 23.

“The man was arrested without incident on Sunday,” Snr Sgt Horn said.

The man will face the Thursday Island Magistrate’s Court on Monday, November 7 charged with three counts of threatening violence, one charge of attempting entry to a dwelling, and one count of entry to a dwelling with inten-

tion to commit an offence.

The Torres News understands that during meetings between community members, producers, and crew that weekend, the production team was urged to stay, and it was decided that filming would continue on Monday, October 24 as planned.

Snr Sgt Horn said a council vehicle being used by the production team was then damaged in a separate incident early on Tuesday morning, which resulted in the production crew leaving that day.

“Early Tuesday there was another incident involving wilful damage to a motor vehicle. This appears to be unrelated to the first incident,” Snr Sgt Horn said.

Up to 40 members of the telemovie crew, including high-profile actors Colin Friels and Deborah Mailman, flew out of the island community on Tuesday, October 25, with production relocating to Townsville.

The ABC released a statement confirming the move.

“ABC TV and Blackfella Films confirm that there was an incident on Murray Island early on Saturday morning in which no one was injured,” the statement read.

The telemovie, which stars William McInnes, Miranda Otto, Tom Budge and Jimi Bani, tells the true story of Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo and his High Court battle over the concept of terra nullius.

His legal victory resulted in the recognition of native title in Australia.

Part of the telemovie is set in Townsville, where Eddie Mabo worked as a gardener at the university while reading up on history and law in the university library.

Filming of the Mabo telemovie will continue until December with

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the ABC planning to screen it next year.

The telemovie follows hot on the heels of two other television series shot on location in the Torres Strait, Remote Area Nurse and The Straits.

The Torres News understands ABC and Blackfella Films will not return to Mer to film the scenes on the island, and

the shooting will be done in or around Townsville.

Speaking to the Torres News during auditions on Thursday Island on August 19, producer Darren Dale said while he expected filming on Mer would be “difficult”, the local community would benefit from the production.

At the time he said it was critical that

the crew film on Mer. “We couldn’t make it anywhere else,” Mr Dale said at the time.

Mer is under considerable strain at present, with dozens of extra workers currently accommodated on the island building a new school.

Water restrictions are also currently in place.

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CEA Thursday Island office staff and supervisors.

AFTER taking over the Torres Strait CDEP contract on October 1, 2010, Community Enterprises Australia (CEA) are taking time to reflect on the challenges of the past 12 months.

The organisation recently celebrated the opening of the Cook Esplanade project with CDEP participants and community of Tamwoy Town.

Community Enterprises Australia CDEP regional manager Torres Strait Darlene Fell said while the past year had been challenging, they had achieved some great outcomes.

“Reflecting on our first year of operation, we have been

able to get 279 CDEP participants into employment, 449 successful through various training programs, and negotiated 345 work experience agreements,” Ms Fell said.

“While we have had some bumps along the way, the community, CDEP workforce and our staff on the ground have been patient and understanding whilst working with us to get a successful Regional CDEP Program up and running in all 16 sites.

“We can certainly thank those who have assisted in our successful transition and progress, these being TSRA, TSIRC, TSC, Job Services such as Itec and Job Find, Tagai TAFE, TCA, PCBs, CHA, EMG, employers and all the CEA

staff and CDEP participants, for without them we could not have achieved so much in such a short time.”

She said to date, CEA had been able to employ 45 employees to assist with managing CDEP operations, of whom only four are non locals.

“The majority of senior positions are held by local people,” said Ms Fell, who is a local herself.

“One of the key commitments CEA has made to the Torres Strait when tendering for the Regional CDEP program was that we would employ local and invest in the Torres Strait.”

She said CEA is the largest CDEP provider in Australia, managing more than 45 sites across Queensland, including Torres Strait, NT and WA. “We have in the majority of areas employed locally,” she said.

“As part of our CDEP program we have provided uniforms to all CDEP participants and staff, we have supplied tools and equipments to all 16 sites, we ordered and should be arriving shortly all the safety supplies - these include first aid kits, hats, sunscreen and repellent, and are currently organising all the equipment and supplies for all the projects to commence.”

CEA has also rolled out the Torres Strait jobs Transitions Projects in Arts, assisting 27 CDEP participants to successful obtain employment in the arts.

“We are also in discussion with the community to assist and guide with small business and economic development projects,” she said.

The Torres Strait Regional CEA office is located at 26 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island.

“We welcome anyone who would like any information on our services and/or organisation,” Ms Fell said.

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Indigenous health managers set course on healing journey

“Indigenous managers drive the health agenda and form the backbone of Indigenous health services. Our mainstream, core business is Indigenous health,� he said. “The review should be about how we combat chronic disease and deliver outcomes in child health, mental health and environmental health in a culturally appropriate way. “All our professional and technical support people need to work in line with the Torres Strait way.�

The managers agreed the 46 articles of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples were a framework to alleviate and mitigate against any covert process that pushed procedures and systems at the expense of the human rights of people in the Torres Strait.

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Some of the Indigenous health managers at the recent meeting to review regional health planning.

By MARK ROY INDIGENOUS Health Managers in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) are taking control of a Queensland Health review for health planning in the region.

The managers, who met at the community meeting room at the Torres Shire Council on Friday, October 21, say the governance review must take into account national health reform policies. “Consultation has not happened with the Indigenous people,� one of the managers said. “There is nothing in the terms of reference of this review that is specific to Torres Strait Islanders’ health and services. “As indigenous managers we are agreed that we should

take control of the review and in doing so take the whole of Torres Strait health into consideration.�

There are 34 indigenous health managers currently working in the Torres Strait and NPA on “Meriba dhoeynidhoey yabu�, or “our healing journey�.

Their motto is “you change, your community change, you design the change�.

Many of those present at the meeting voiced concerns that the Queensland Health review, entitled Torres Strait Health Partnership Service Planning Review of Governance Sectors in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Health Service Distict, did not have anything in its terms of reference specific to the delivery of health services in the region.

“This is just a generic document that could be applied to services in Brisbane,� one of the managers said. “It is ignoring and abandoning the Torres Strait model of health care.�

She said any reform should take into account Torres Strait Islander culture. “We want clinical services for our communities to be done in a culturally appropriate way, based on a cultural paradigm developed by the community. “A generic model for reform will undermine all that, and we will get less service for the burden of care we suffer now.�

Another health manager said any reform of local health management needed to encompass Indigenous health managers’ work in the community.

Dangerous dog owners could be jailed THE Torres Shire Council is backing moves by the Queensland Government to jail owners of dangerous dogs who attack and kill someone.

A proposed amendment to introduce an offence of Dangerous Management of a Dog to the Criminal Code means owners of dangerous dogs who attack or kill someone could be criminally liable, and face up to ten years in jail.

The Queensland Government has released the draft amendment to specifically deal with serious injury or death caused by a dangerous dog.

Attorney General Paul Lucas said the recent tragic case of the death of Ayen Chol in Victoria had led to debate about Queensland’s dangerous dog laws. “This is about making sure that the message to dog owners is loud and

clear,� Mr Lucas said. “If they are not properly controlling their pet and it maims or kills a child or an adult, then they could be criminally liable for their action.�

The Torres Shire Mayor Cr Pedro Stephen said last week he fully supported the draft amendment for a person to be criminally liable when reasonable steps are not taken to ensure the dog is safely managed. “I again remind dog owners of their responsibility to ensure that all dogs are kept in a secure yard and not allowed to wander the street,� Cr Stephen said.

In a statement, the TSC said the amendment was not intended to cover situations where owners have taken all steps to ensure a dog is secure and safely managed.

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A GROUP of locals from the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area are among 27 Indigenous trainees undertaking training to prepare them for careers in the Australian Defence Force.

Aged between 17 and 25, the trainees have come from Bamaga and Seisia in the NPA, as well as Boigu, Iama, Saibai and Thursday islands in the Torres Strait, to join others from across North Queensland to study the program at Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE (TNQT).

On board TNQT training vessels Gwendolin May and Jenny Lind, they receive hands-on experience in marine safety, first aid, marine radio, lifesaving, boat handling and teamwork activities at TNQT’s Marine Faculty.

Defence Indigenous Program commanding officer Mark Prideaux says this second intake follows the graduation of 25 trainees last year in the pilot program.

“The current group is due to graduate with Certificate II competencies in Marine Studies and Year 10 subjects next month,” Major Prideaux said.

The graduation ceremony will take place on November 18 at HMAS Cairns.

The current trainees are in the second phase of an eight-month program that began in Cairns in March.

“With the completion of the program, these young Indigenous adults will be equipped with the skills to potentially embark on a career in the Australian Defence Force or other full-time careers,” Major Prideaux said.

“The course also equips them with a range of skills, leadership and confidence that they can put to good use when they return to their own communities.”

Highlights of the Navy component included the trainees sailing from Townsville to Cairns, a boot camp at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria and a Defence study tour to Sydney.

Other activities included the 51st Far North Queensland Regiments Induction Course and a two-week work experience placement with Cairns-based employer groups.

The Defence Indigenous Development Program, a joint initiative between the Department of Defence, TNQT and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, is proving popular and is a highly sought-after course.

“The feedback from instructors has been most encouraging and future programs are planned as part of the Defence commitment to Closing the Gap,” Major Prideaux said.

The program forms part of the Australian Defence Force’s Indigenous Employment Strategy.

Esha Nona (waving left) from Badu Island and Arthur Bagie (waving right) from Injinoo during seamanship training at HMAS Cerberus.

Cedric Pearson and Gibson Pearson from Hammond Island during Comms training at 51FNQR.

With a little help from my friends WITH the aid of a little detective work, Ward Page of Thursday Island has made contact with long-lost family in England.

Nola described the discovery of the Ward/ Shepherd family of her late father, Dennis Ward of London, as a “bombshell”.

“With his accidental death at Hockings Slipway in 1952 he took with him any information of his family,” Nola said.

Nola heard about a New Zealand

girlfriend completing her family tree, and sought her assistance.

“After the purchasing of many births, deaths and marriage certificates, checking electoral rolls, and England releasing the 1911-2011 census this year, the outcome of a phone call to a Lilian Ward in Exeter confirmed she was the wife of my dad’s youngest brother, also deceased,” Nola said.

“My 89-year-old ailing aunt, still living in her own home, advised of her cousins in Devon and Cornwall and in South Australia.

“They had no knowledge of my family’s existence on Thursday Island.”

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Self-governance is our human right, says working group

Calling all cadets

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By MARK ROY

TS Carpentaria has been at it again.

This time the enthusiastic group have been lucky enough to work with Corporal Nick Smith from Charlie Company.

The activity this week – Communications!

The night started with the Colours Ceremony followed by marching drills and then ...

The cadets were given backpacks ďŹ lled with a radio, aerials, handsets and a handbag – in other words, the UHS radio used by the army, navy and airforce.

Their task was to put it all together to make a functioning radio They learnt about antennas, goosenecks, battle whips, batteries and handsets.

For this session we did not focus on the language required for using radios, more on the set up and operation of a radio.

Corporal Smith said it would take one whole month to complete full radio training - seven hours a day, six days a week. Our session was just an introduction and hands-on to how a radio works.

After our classroom lesson of putting the pieces together, we split into different groups around the facility and tried having conversations over the radio.

Once all the gear was repacked into the backpacks the satellite phone was brought out for students to use. Even with the global connectivity of a satellite phone guess what they asked to do? “Can I ring mum?�

Many of the cadets are from the outer islands so this was a great treat, and I am sure families were surprised when they got a call.

The TS Carpentaria Cadets meet every Thursday at the Joint Defence Facility, TI, from 6.30pm. More members are always welcome.

ANY move to autonomy in the Torres Strait should be a people’s movement, not a leaders’ movement, according to a local human rights group.

Co-chairs of the Social Justice and Human Rights Committee in the Torres Strait, William Wigness and Robert ‘Bongo’ Sagigi, say the foundations for self-governance were already laid in 1936 Maritime Strike.

The All Island Maritime Strike was a protest by Torres Strait Islanders for the right to control their William Wigness. own wages and affairs.

Mr Wigness said these foundations had been made even more explicit in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. “These 46 articles form the framework for self-determination,� Mr Wigness said.

Article 3 of the declaration, which the federal government ratiďŹ ed in 2010, states: “Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.â€?

Bongo Sagigi.

Australia was one of just four countries to vote against the declaration when the UN’s General Assembly adopted it in September 2007, along with the United States, New Zealand and Canada.

Speaking at a meeting of the working group last Wednesday, October 26, Mr Wigness said people in the Torres Strait wanted to know what could be done now to move towards autonomy. “The regional framework for self-government is already here. We have a pool of people capable of taking up these positions. All this is outlined in the Torres Strait Employment and Career Development Strategy, an initiative developed with local, state and federal governments back in October 1993,� he said. “These principles were already well-known back during the maritime strike. “How many more generations must be lost while we are still going over the same ground? “We need to stop forming working groups and put those principles into action. “The focus should be on what can be done now. For example, the implementation group agreed on at the Community Cabinet can look at the amalgamation of the shires. “The consultation process can be easily done - the focus should be on reviewing services.�

Mr Sagigi said an autonomous government needed to be free from the bloated bureaucracies and white-collar crime that currently plagued the islands. “We want a transparent process in everything, a clean slate,â€? Mr Sagigi said. “All government services need to be reviewed. “The education component will be critical, and should follow the career development strategy outlined in 1993, which plans for the secession of Torres Strait Islanders to key positions in government. “The implementation group must support traineeships, apprenticeships, and scholarships with the objective of Indigenous people in the Torres Strait occupying positions that fulďŹ l the goals of self-determination.â€?

He said many people still did not understand the process or what ‘autonomy’ would mean for their lives. “We need to bring everybody together - church leaders, all elected leaders, family leaders - in a holistic movement, and sit down and come to one understanding of what we mean by autonomy.�

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Seaman Dan featured in iconic book WHAT’S it like to hover calmly underwater to avoid the bends while being circled by bronze whaler sharks?

One local who might know is Uncle Seaman Dan, a former pearl diver who features on the cover of a new book, The Man Who Loved Crocodiles and stories of other adventurous Australians.

The book also explores what it’s like to hunt wild buffalo on horseback, twice escape from Nazi SS camps, capture rogue saltwater crocodiles, and walk in the footsteps of Burke and Wills.

Author Marg Carroll said the book, released on October 1, features adventures aplenty.

But a deep wisdom lies at the core of this book – a wisdom born from action,

not theory, a wisdom that can come from following the road less travelled.

Ms Carroll, a community developer, farmer and graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, grew up in the Murga Valley in central NSW. She has written two books: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives; and Reinventing the Bush.

She said she was pleased to included a story about “the wonderful Seaman Dan” from the Torres Strait in her latest, 376-page collection.

“I am trying to do launches around Australia to honour and recognise my 15 subjects, but won’t get to Cairns until next Easter when Seaman launches his sixth CD,” Ms Carroll said.

“In the meantime, we want to spread the word so people can buy the book for Christmas.”

She said she wanted to send a big hello and thank you to the Gab Titui Cultural Centre and Peddells Ferry.

“I well remember seeing Seaman Dan’s first ARIA at your beautiful Gab Titui Cultural Centre, and travelling the ferry through Torres Strait in 2009 when interviewing Seaman at his home,” she said.

“What a magnificent part of the world!”

The book is currently available as a discount offer online at www.allenandunwin.com for $32.80 including postage, or you can contact your nearest bookseller or Susanne Muller on (02) 8425 0148 to order a copy.

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A NEW independent report shows a dramatic increase in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders accessing health services.

There was a 22 per cent increase across the board on the previous year, with 456,000 clients accessing services funded through the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH), a division of the Federal Department of Health and Ageing.

Counselling services saw an increase of 27 percent increase on the previous year.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services 2009-10 analysed healthcare funded through the OATSIH. The report showed almost 360,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients accessed more than 2 million episodes of primary health care in 2009-10.

It also revealed health services provided by OATSIH funded organisations has increased by more than 300,000 over the past year.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon said the report showed Australian Government efforts towards closing the gap in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-indigenous Australians is bearing positive results.

“We are making progress in getting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access health services,” Mr Snowdon said.

“This will have a flow-on effect in the health status and quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“During 2009-10 almost 290 organisations received funding from the Australian Government to provide health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, some 51 of these were stand alone substance use services.”

The AIHW report states: 2.4 million episodes of care delivered through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services funded by OATSIH, a 14 percent increase on the previous year; These episodes of care were delivered to about 456,000 clients, of which 78 percent were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, overall a 22 percent increase in client numbers on the previous year; 2 million episodes of care were provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients; More than half of the full-time equivalent positions were filled by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mr Snowdon said more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were accessing help for substance abuse problems, with many finding treatment options in or near their home community.

More than 26,300 clients accessed stand-alone substance use services funded by OATSIH, a 14 percent increase on 2008-09 results.

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Anau on her way to becoming a legend

By Alf Wilson THURSDAY Island born Rosina Anau has been accepted into the Toyota North Queensland Cowboys’ innovative Learn Earn Legend Program which is giving Indigenous students the chance to move straight into the workforce once they finish their schooling.

It is with the participation of companies like Townsville-based ferry company Sealink coming on board as a Cowboys Learn Earn Legend! employment partner that the gap is being closed between Indigenous and non-Indigenous employment levels.

Rosina, who has many descendants on Boigu Island in the Torres Strait, is a boarding student at Shalom College in Townsville and one of almost 300 Indigenous students who have signed up to the program.

The 17-year-old grade 12 student and is looking for a career/traineeship in a customer service related role for Sealink when she completes school.

“I am very excited about it and I have many family in the Torres Strait. I knew all of the players from Malu Kiai team which won the Zenadth Kes football carnival on TI recently,” she said.

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Sealink may also have schoolbased and full-time traineeships for Indigenous students available as part of the program in the near future.

“Being part of the Cowboys Learn Earn Legend! program provides Sealink with a platform to access a group of young work ready Indigenous youth who are keen for the opportunity to prove themselves in the work arena,” Cowboys community relations manager Fiona Pelling said.

“We are lucky to have many l i k e - m i n d e d o rg a n i s a t i o n s supporting this initiative and providing these valuable opportunities for our program participants.”

Schools who have already signed up to be part of the Cowboys Learn Earn Legend! program, which was launched in June, cover a wide expanse of the Cowboys’ footprint, from Weipa, down to Mackay and out to Mt Isa. Funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment and

Workplace Relations (DEEWR), the program aims to provide Indigenous students with the support they need to complete their secondary education and move into further study, training or employment.

The program co-ordinator is Ryan Mahoney who was at the launch of Rosina being accepted at the Sealink headquarters beside Ross Creek on October 27 which was attended by the Torres News.

The Cowboys work with the schools and students to provide an interactive program schedule designed to guide and inspire students to remain active and engaged in school and assisting them through the transition period into further education, training or employment.

Students work closely with the program manager and support team to identify a career pathway, in conjunction with existing school programs, and participate in work experience, industry engagement, selfesteem development, mentoring sessions and workshops.

Students receive assistance in exploring, identifying and securing higher education options, as well as being exposed to various industries through businesses committed to supporting young Indigenous people and their career success.

TB will not stop at the border: Entsch THE federal government is “burying its head in the sand” over tuberculosis outbreaks in the Torres Strait, according to Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch.

The Chief Opposition Whip said he had written to Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon on October 5 to raise “serious concerns” regarding the decision to close TB clinics on Saibai and Boigu islands.

“They have not had the decency to respond as yet,” Mr Entsch told the Torres News on Thursday, October 27.

“You would have to be disappointed in that, given the gravity of the situation.”

Last week the Torres News reported that two Torres Strait residents had developed a potentially deadly multi-drug resistant form of the disease.

Queensland Health admit they are investigating six cases in the Torres Strait to determine if they are MDR-TB. “They cannot put their heads in the sand and pretend this is going to go away,” Mr Entsch

said.

“This is just increasing the risk to the community.”

Short-term funding of $631,000 for the Saibai and Boigu clinics and a further $1.1 million for work on the Daru Hospital demonstrated a significant lack of understanding on the part of the government about a critical issue, Mr Entsch said.

“Quite frankly, I am certain that these interventions will do absolutely nothing to ameliorate the problem,” he said.

Documents obtained by The Australian under Freedom of Information laws show health officials are closing the doors on PNG Nationals with TB because evidence has shown that no treatment has a better outcome than incomplete treatment.

Mr Entsch said Australia’s commendable record in the treatment and control of the disease had eventuated because of intervention strategies implemented by multi-disciplinary TB experts.

However it is advice from these experts that the government

was now choosing to ignore, he said.

“TB experts such as Dr Julian Waring, Professor Ian Wronski, Dr Graham Simpson and Dr Tom Konstantinos insist that it is in Australia’s self-interest to protect its citizens from exposure to this virulent and debilitating disease,” Mr Entsch said.

“My principal concern is that if the treatment of TB infected patients in the Western Province – especially those with MDR-TB – is ceased, the MDRTB strain will proliferate and migrate into Australian territory.”

He said those who were at greater risk of contracting TB are indigenous Australians.

“They are over eight times more likely to become infected with TB and have corresponding rates of hospitalisations and deaths due to the disease,” he said.

“It is the indigenous populations of the North – both Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginals – who will be the first to experience the effects of TB and MDR-TB.”

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Seaman Dan (left) is sometimes joined by Brian Galloway (right) in legendary performances at the Torres Hotel, Sundays 12-3pm.

OCTOBER Mon 31. Optometrist visiting Jardine Motel TI 4033 7575

NOVEMBER

Tue 1. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 4090 3380 5pm Tue 1. Dance Kombat, Warraber Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Tue 1. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry 7pm Tue 1. Optometrist visiting Jardine Motel TI 4033 7575 Wed 2. Optometrist visiting Horn Island Primary Health Clinic 4033 7575 Wed 2. Karate, adults Tagai Primary TI 6pm Thu 3. Karate, juniors Tagai Primary TI 5pm Thu 3. Naval Cadets, TS Carpentaria 0413 456 616 6.30pm Thu 3. Dance Kombat, Poruma Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Fri 4. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe 7am Fri - Sun 4-6. Raft Race activities 0438 595 328 Sat 5. Sunset Markets, Seisia Fishing Club 4pm Sun 6. Horn to Thursday Island Raft Race, 4069 1117, 0423 284 008 Sun 6. Seaman Dan, Torres Hotel, 12-3pm.

Mon 7. Dance Kombat, Mabuiag Community Hall, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Tue - Wed 8-9. Greater Autonomy ‘an Ilan perspective’, Symposium 2011 Cairns 0415 542 120 Thu 10. Dance Kombat, Murray Island, 9am, 2pm, 6.30pm Sat 12. Entries close, TI Fishing Competition, entry forms TI Hardware, Bowls Club Thu 17. Tagai Speech Night, PKA Hall Douglas Street Fri 18. Tagai State College Year 12 Graduation Sat - Sun 19-20. TI Fishing Competition, $5000 in prizes, Sat 12 noon - Sun 12 noon Fri 25. Tagai State College last day Years 10 and 11 Sat 26. Thursday Island Child Care Centre OPEN DAY, 9.30am - 1pm.

DECEMBER

Fri 2. Nominations close, TSC 2012 Australia Day Awards

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FAr North Queensland Indigenous Community Advocate Yodie Batzke says the failure of state and federal government leaders and local government associations in the Torres Strait to include mainland Torres Strait Islanders in autonomy discussions is “disappointing” and “political suicide”.

“In the recent article posted online by the Torres News dated 21 October 2011 titled ‘Gela: Autonomy model already decided’, Mayor Fred Gela and Mayor Pedro Stephen talk of decisions made without the involvement of Torres Strait Islanders living on the mainland,” Mrs Batzke said.

“Discussions around greater autonomy or statehood for the Torres Straits is nothing new.

Mainland Torres Strait Islander response to the Federal Governments ‘New Deal’ was formalised and presented to the former Federal Government by the National Secratariat of Mainland Torres Strait Islander Organisations in 1999.

“Nearly 12 years has passed and a response to the mainland position was never actioned by the Howard Government and is yet to be acknowledged by the Gillard Government in the current autonomy discussions. ““We have up to 90 per cent of Torres Strait Islanders living on the mainland of Australia in major regional and metropolitan centres such as Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, rockhampton, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Adelaide and throughout WA, who still have a strong kinship, cultural identity and social connection to the Torres Straits.

“Since the closure of ATSIC and in particular the Office of Torres Strait Islander Affairs, mainland Torres Strait Islander’s voice on issues have been non-existent nationally.

“Although some attempts have been made to have Torres Strait Islander representation on National advisory bodies, individuals have been appointed on personal merit and not as part of a collective mandate.

“There is currently no vehicle to promote or advocate the views of Torres Strait Islanders residing on the mainland on autonomy and many other issues to government.

“The current autonomy discussions have also failed to recognise current Native Title outcomes and the rights under this process mainland Torres Strait Islanders can exert if they wish to become members of a particular Island Native Title Prescribed Body Corporates (rNTPBC) they identify with.

“I have no doubt like myself, other mainland Torres Strait Islanders are in support of autonomy or statehood for the Torres Straits. The issue to be resolved immediately is the inclusion of mainland Torres Strait Islanders in discussions. The former Howard Government’s approach of allowing both homeland and mainland Torres Strait Islander input in the ‘New Deal’ process provided a model for consultation. Unfortunately the current Federal, State and Local Government Associations in the Torres Straits have not incorporated a similar approach.”

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The gap is nowhere near closed

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Please find below a segment of a letter I wrote to Jenny Macklin MP, Minister of Indigenous Affairs to which I have had no formal response. “...I’m sorry to say that I also visit rural communities regularly and things are still none the better.

Seriously it’s as though I were in Africa or a third world country when I visit these communities and even certain streets within the city. It’s been over 30 years since the government razed Mapoon to the ground for the sake of the mining industry.

Just because time has moved us all along and that treatment towards black people by society has indeed progressed, it does not mean that we are close to an ideal outcome.

In order to achieve these things the government needs to actively listen to the ground level and participate with the stakeholders to implement effective and holistic solutions to identified problems.

That means Aboriginal people need to be the ones to make strategies and the Government will need to listen, work with us and for us to implement them.

Aborigines need to take back ownership of their problems, the causes and together we can then make pro-active solutions. It is not our place as political people to front up with those solutions, we need to hand the onus back onto the stakeholders and allow them to direct and inform us. I am sorry

to say that the gap is nowhere near closed and it won’t be if the Government is behind the wheel...”

Why do we, as the first people, still have to fight to even be included in our country’s constitution – furthermore, why do we have to fight without the support and advocacy of the respective Government departments and ministers employed to do just that?

Also, regarding intervention policy (namely the alcohol restrictions/ban laws in Cape York) why, if a community is deemed by law and legislation to be a problem zone, are there no specialty services in place in such places to truly address the problems? Is it too expensive?

Whenever I ask what is being done to address these problems, I am quoted some shallow mission statement from the Close the Gap policy. I’m interested in knowing what is really going on.

Any policy/legislation/strategy intended to influence/affect A&TSI people, needs to be overseen and signed off by a select Consultation Committee of A&TSI people as nominated by their peers.

In conclusion: as Mick Gooda implies, but in my own words, seeking solutions from our Governments for these concerns is getting us nowhere; these are now issues for the United Nations to consider.

Jack Andrew Wilkie-Jans Candidate, Division 9 Cairns FNQ

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs Up Tagai Executive for agreeing to work with parents in prapa Yumi Way. Richard Abednego - Animal Control Officer from TSC - reckon you do a hard job really well. Good on ya!

Thumbs Down To the CEO and other staff members of Queensland Health who continue to smoke on TI hospital premises.

The community is watching you.

To TSC for selling junk food and soft drink at the Sports Centre. Support healthy lifestyles - get rid of the junk.

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Beautiful babies of the Torres Strait

Here we have two recent additions to two families of the Torres Strait.

Armahli Rameka, born on August 30 to parents Ina Mills and Asa Rameka (back) and in front is Kazuhiro Sagigi, born on October 12, 2011 to proud parents Tari and Jack Sagigi.

Cherie Francis and Patrick Mau with their baby Ava Faith Mau, born September 14, 2011. Ava weighed in at 3.13 kg (6lb 14 oz). The proud parents gave thanks “to our beautiful midwife Leanne Llewellyn for delivering our ďŹ rst childâ€?.

Concerned parents ask for Montessori to stay

By MARK ROY PARENTS have praised the Torres Strait Islander Regional Education Council (TSIREC) and Tagai State College for listening to their concerns after the executives agreed to review a decision to close Montessori Children’s Foundation (MCF) 6-9 class next year.

After getting together to sign a petition urging Tagai to reconsider its decision, the parents’ group turned out in unprecedented numbers for consultatiosn with TSIREC and school executives in two meetings on Wednesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 26.

Tagai executive director Judy Ketchell said the original decision to take on the 6-9 group had been a “bold move�, but one fraught with difficulties including keeping qualified Montessori teachers and providing them with accommodation. “The 6-9 program was a trial, an initiative, and was not included in the original memorandum of understanding with Montessori,� Ms Ketchell said. “We took this on based on the parental demand and the existing budget.�

But the 3-6 program was always the priority, she said. “We need to consolidate the 3-6 program to ensure sustainability and meaningful employment of indigenous people,� Ms Ketchell said.

She said Tagai had planned to run the 6-9 group until 2013, which would allow the school to gather Naplan data over those two years to demonstrate the Montessori program’s efďŹ cacy.

However, after what she

described as “exiting staff� and “issues with the facility�, a notice was sent to parents in mid-October to say the Montessori 6-9 class would not operate in 2012.

The Montessori classes are well-supported by Thursday Island parents, who turned out in droves for the meetings.

Speaking at the first meeting at the Weybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh library, TSIREC director Ned David said he was impressed by the turnout and the parents’ willingness to assist with the MSC program. “This is a program that is ticking all the boxes,� Mr David said. “It is our goal to have a Montessori program in every island school in the Torres Strait. “We pride ourselves on being responsive to demand, and if ever there was an example of demand, it is tonight. “I’ve never seen so many parents come together for a meeting at the school, so many people willing to help out and take the load off.�

He said in the light of the show of support, Tagai and TSIREC would undertake a review of the decision.

Petition organiser Catherine Titasey said she was pleased to see Tagai and TSIREC consulting in the Yumi way. “Parents need to be involved in working out a solution,� Ms Titasey said. “The government will listen to people from indigenous communities who come up with a solution.�

One parent of a Montessori student, Deena Case, said she was impressed with the program, the quality of the

resources, and the skills and dedication of the teachers at Kaziw Mudh. “Our family has extended our time on Thursday Island only because of the educational opportunities this program offers our children, which we feel they would not receive elsewhere,�

Dr Case said.

She said she had attended an “observation session� at a Montessori class and seen how it was “clearly working� for indigenous kids. “What I really noticed was how much self-control they had, how confident they were in what they had to do next, how much persistence they showed in sticking to the work they were doing to complete it, how little they distracted one another or were distracted by one another,� Dr Case said. “Here was an education program so clearly working for indigenous kids, they were performing as well if not better than the non-indigenous kids in the room. This was their leg-up to a future of choice and control in their lives.�

She said Tagai College were at a “turning point�. “They can be brave and jump out into the unchartered waters of Montessori Education. They can get those Naplan results at the end of Grade 3 that will show, for the first time ever, a class of indigenous kids reaching or exceeding national benchmarks.�

Tagai and TSIREC executives decided at the second meeting with parents that the program would go ahead for 2012, albeit with “issues� that would need to be sorted out by means including advocacy by parents to government.

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Mini market - pka hall

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

Hunter and Rafael, both 20 months, wheeling and dealing at the Mini Market.

Cathy from Buderim and Jack from TI buy some jewellery at the Mini Market on Saturday, October 22.

Declan makes an impact at the PKA Market.

Young Lucas Horn grabs a bite from the Rotary Club sausage sizzle.

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Jeff Waia is joined by Lynne Ridgway for a number.

Frank Darke from TI Rotary Club serves up a sausage sizzle for Marina Schaefer.

Penny Ford from Mackay looks through Gessa Pilot’s linocut prints as Gessa and his daughter Pelista Pilot (10) look on.

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SEBASIO WEDDING, SEISIA BEACH, OCTOBER 22

PHOTOS: ROGER BARTLETT

In a beautiful sunset ceremony on Saturday, October 22 at Seisia beach Petta Sebasio and Stanley Elu were wed in front of their families and friends.

Petta is the daughter of Mrs Jennifer and Mr Kenny Sebasio. Stanley is the son of Mrs Annie Elu. Officiating Minister was Reverend Loban from Thursday Island and the guests travelled to the ceremony from Brisbane, TI, Saibai and the outer islands as well as from the NPA community.

The newly married couple will make their home in Bamaga.

Wedding Party Bride: Petta Sebasio Groom: Stanley Elu Matron of Honour: Debbie Bowie Best man: Jimi Bani Bride's Maids: Suena Lui, Ivy Sebasio, Sani Tamwoy Groomsmen: Francis Elu, Rucia Elu, Stanley Dai Flower Girls: Jemani Elu, Chie Elu, Leiah Elu Page Boy: Stanley Elu Jnr.

LEFT: Bride Petta Sebasio with her father Kenny Sebasio.

ABOVE: Groom Stanley Elu with the male wedding party.

TOP: Newlyweds Petta Sebasio and Stanley Elu. RIGHT: Stanley Elu with his mother Annie Elu. BELOW: The full wedding party.

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STRICTLY BALLROOM Cheryl Hooper and Kazu Savage - the talented MC’s for the night

The wonderful P&C and Senior parents did a fabulous job of making the TRAWQ hall into an underwater paradise.

School captains Teiyanee Mosby, Adrian Akiba and Charleeja Viti cut the cake.

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Colour, chic, friendship, fun …. and style. That’s how year 12 students at Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh celebrated their Formal night on Saturday 15 th October at TRAWQ hall.

The beautiful people gathered in the grounds of the Ketchell residence which provided the ideal background and ambiance for pre-dinner photographs.

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Parents, family and teachers watched proudly as each couple was formally introduced by talented MCs – Cheryl Hooper and Kazu Savage.

Pretty as a picture – students, partners and guests enjoyed the rest of the evening in the chic surrounds thanks to the dedication of teachers, parents and students who worked tirelessly to make this special night a great success.

Top: Teiyanee Mosby,

Talanha Sabatino and Ellyn Cleary Left: Latoya Billy, Makoo Billy and Ruth Kris Right: Elimo Gela, Lipau Bani, Thomas Ketchell and Powa Savage

Peter Levi and Veronica Dewis

The very handsome boys

The colourful and pretty ladies

What does it take to be a student leader at Kubin Campus?

Here’s a peek at the role description that students had to address when applying for the role.

Kubin Student Leaders Kubin Campus conducted their student leader interviews on Wednesday, 19th October, and presented shirts on Friday at the inaugural student leadership ceremony.

Police Officer Percy, Head of Campus Mick

Allan and Samoa (P&C president) were part of the interview panel to select our student leaders. Students who were not successful in their application have been through a reflection process of setting goals to develop certain capabilities that they

need to work on. The plan clearly states goals what they need to achieve to be part of our leadership group. Officer Percy presented the leaders with their shirts and families came to the parade for the ceremony and morning tea.

The role of Kubin Campus Leader requires you to role model positive behaviours, attend leadership and P&C meetings, work in teams to organise campus and community events, present in front of audiences and be responsible in all situations at school and in the community.

You need to have an attendance rate of at least 95% each term. Your position will also require you to work with the Head of Campus, staff and students to promote positive behaviour to the entire Kubin Community.

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THURSDAY 03 FRIDAY 04

4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 2:10 The Genius Of Design 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: It’s Showtime! 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Slammertime - The Harpers face a robbery and a simple case of mistaken identity, and are amazed at how quickly Ben can make new friends.

8:30 Midsomer Murders: Blood Wedding: Barnaby becomes an unwelcome guest at a society wedding when the maid of honour is stabbed to death. Will he get to his own daughter’s wedding in time to walk her down the aisle?

10:05 Bored To Death: The Case Of The Stolen Sperm 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Tracey Ullman continues her tour across America showcasing her vast array of original characters and impersonations in a wide collection of irreverent and hilarious skits, that range from sardonic parody to social satire.

11:45 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affiar 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “The Two Finger Rule” (PG s,l) - Chelsea’s discovery of nude photos of another woman on Charlie’s iPhone leads to him sharing a drunken evening with friends where they recall old memories.

8:00 Two And A Half Men: “Hello, I’m Alan Cousteau” (PG s,l) 8:30 Movie: “Fracture” (M v,l) 10:50 Movie: “Freedomland” (MA a,l,v) 12:30 Word Of Honour: Prompted by a just-published book that holds ex-lieutenant Ben Tyson accountable for a hushed-up massacre committed by his platoon in a hospital 18 years before, the Army recalls Tyson to stand trial for murder.

2:20 Spyforce 3:20 Nine Presents 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Lot Like Love” (M s) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: April isn’t ready to forgive Dex, Indi impresses on the first day of her internship, and Harvey blackmails John.

7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 9:00 Movie: “Last Chance Harvey” (PG l,a) 11:00 Movie: “Transporter 2” (M v,l) - Former special-forces officer, Frank Martin is back! Now retired from his chosen profession of moving dangerous goods, he makes a living driving for a wealthy family in Miami, Florida.

12:45 October Road: “Once Around The Block/ Revenge Of The Cupcake Kid” (PG s) - Nick sets up Ronnie with a friend of Aubrey’s, but Ronnie realises he is in love with someone else. A comic book Nick wrote in high school comes back to haunt him, and Eddie defends Janet’s honour.

3:00 Infomercials / 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 Korean News 5:45 UEFA Europa League 8:10 World News 1:30 Insight 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Douarnenez to Saint-Nazaire 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Felixstowe To Margate - In the final episode, Neil Oliver explores the story of the munitions ship Richard Montgomery, which sunk in the shallow waters of the Thames estuary and could explode with a terrifying force that would devastate the coast. Alice Roberts savours the sea salt at Maldon, and Miranda Krestovnikoff goes in search of the thornback ray, an exotic species that feeds on the seabed close to the capital.

8:30 As It Happened: Spitfire Women 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Happy Hookers 10:55 Movie: “The Man Who Loves” (MA s) - In Italian. The intriguing journey of a confused soul-searcher who tries to live up to the ideal of the perfect, loving relationship of his gay brother.

Forty-year-old pharmacist Roberto is broken hearted at the loss of his lover, but then later visits the same pain on the next woman with whom he becomes involved.

12:35 South Park / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Boy & Bear 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: It’s Showtime!

11:20 Minuscule: The persevering One 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: West Coast Vs Townsville 3:00 Football: W-League 5:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011 6:00 Planet Food: Greece 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - It’s Portwenn Fun Day and the village is buzzing with excitement about this major fund raising event; Louisa’s mother arrives unexpectedly with neither Louisa nor Martin happy about her arrival.

8:20 Poirot: Evil Under the Sun - When a beautiful and vain married woman is murdered Poirot must unravel one of the most complex cases of his career.

10:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us - The acts performing for Penn and Teller are: Cubic Act - French illusionists; Nick Einhorn - British mentalist; Michael Vincent - British street magician; and Morgan and West - British street magicians.

10:45 Trial And Retribution: Siren - An apparent case of road rage leaves three of the occupants of an ambulance dead, but the patient has been shot in the head.

12:15 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Get Smart” (PG v,l) 9:45 Movie: “Year One” (M s,l) 11:30 The Mentalist: “The Red Box” Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a tutor. However, the investigation soon turns into a search for a priceless ring stolen from a British museum.

12:30 Adults Only 20 to 1: “Sex On The Screen” Hosted by Bert Newton, counting down the sexiest moments on the screen.

The best of film and television, these are the moments that pushed the boundaries and made us blush. From nudity to sexual tension, this countdown has it all - and then some.

1:15 Four Nations Rugby League 2011 3:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: You’ve Got To Be A Football Hero:hen Will is challenged to a drinking contest by Jackie’s boyfriend, a popular college football player, he gets drunk and is trapped in a mausoleum with four philosophical ghosts.

4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 10:00 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival 4:30 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Movie: “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” (PG l) - A young boy, Elliott ventures into his backyard and discovers something mysterious watching him from the woods. It is an alien that was mistakenly left behind by his people and now does not know how to get home.

9:00 Movie: “Transporter 3” (M s,v,l) 11:15 That ‘70s Show: “(I Can’t Get No) Satistaction/ Beast Of Burden” 12:15 Grey’s Anatomy: “Wishin’ And Hopin’/ Walk On Water” (M) The race for the Chief’s position is on, as the doctors compete for Richard’s attention. Meredith’s mother experiences a change in her medical condition. An unmissable Grey’s Anatomy that will forever change the lives of the interns when a major disaster unfolds as a cargo ship collides with a packed Ferry.

2:15 Special: This Rugged Coast - Ben Cropp explores Middleton Reef, the southern-most coral reef in the world.

3:15 Room For Impovement 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Salome 2:55 In Mondrian’s Studio 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Beethoven 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Catherine Freeman 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Skyscraper 8:30 Mythbusters - Phonebook Friction -Adam and Jamie test whether it is possible to separate two phone books interleaved page-to-page due to the massive amount of friction between the 800 pages of each book. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory receive a request to test whether the final scene in the film Deep Blue Sea, where the protagonists destroy the last shark with a harpoon gun, some gunpowder, and a car battery, was possible.

9:30 RocKwiz: Ben Salter & Kimbra 10:20 Movie: “My Year Without Sex” (M) - Loving couple Natalie and Ross find their lives turned upside down when Natalie suffers an aneurysm that will prevent them from having sex for an entire year. Coping with spirited children, a tight family budget and job insecurity are common challenges for your typical parent, but for Natalie and Ross, things are about to get a little more complicated.

12:05 SOS: “The Kiss” 1:05 South Park / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 06

SBS 5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 World News 1:30 Dateline 2:30 Italian News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Douarnenez to Saint-Nazaire 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:35 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Disappearing Manhattan 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: The Special Relationship - Bill’s success in the senate is offset by new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church; Barb’s frustration with her internship prompts a life-changing decision; Cara Lynn’s adoption faces legal hurdles; Lois fondly recalls her life with Frank; and Don comes through for Bill once again.

11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “The Red Shoes” (MAV v,h) - Director Yong-gyun Kim’s Korean horror version of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Red Shoes. A pair of rose coloured satin stilettos brings about the grisly demise of the women who ‘must’ possess them. Stars Kim Hye-su, Kim Sung-su and Park Yeon-ah.

1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: South Africa 12:00 Landline 1:00 7.30 1:30 Message Stick: In The Frame: The Wenitongs 2:00 Snow Leopard: Beyond The Myth 3:00 Wagner And Me 4:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 Dance Academy 6:00 Life: Hunters And Hunted 6:50 Minuscule: Zzzeplin 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: Thomas A Beckett Church 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: A Real Botswana Diamond 9:25 Grumy Guide To...: Politics 10:00 Compass: Life’s Big Questions: Di Fingleton 10:30 Pride And Prejudice 11:25 Ladies Of Letters 11:50 Order In The House 1:00 Restoration Home: Thomas A Beckett Church 1:00 Lilies: The Chit Behind King Billy: Share the loves and losses of the Moss family in depression-era Liverpool as they recover from WW1, survive on the breadline and live in the love of the common people.

3:10 To The Manor Bowen: Flood - Dust, noise and builder stress overwhelm the Llewelyn-Bowens and their house seems more like a war zone than a designer pad.

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wild World Of Sports 11:00 Australian Fishing Championships 11:30 Cybershack 12:00 Experience Europe 12:30 TBA 1:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 1:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 4:30 Manly Surf 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 MX TV 6:00 National News 6:30 Frozen Planet 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 Underbelly: Razor: Armageddon - After a decade of gang warfare, Kate and Tilly have their final showdown. Phil Jeffs returns from exile and vows to drive Kate Leigh out of business. Frank and Guido fight to the death over the love of Nellie Cameron, and Razorhurst celebrates the grand opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

9:30 Person Of Interest 10:30 Prime Suspect 11:30 Flashpoint 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:30 Under The Hammer 11:00 Breaking The Magician’s Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed 12:00 That ‘70s Show 12:30 Seven’s Motorsport 1:30 Special: Tornado Rampage 2:30 Movie: “Finding Neverland” (PG a) 4:45 Fawlty Towers 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Wild Boys (PG) 8:30 Bones: “The X In The Files” (M) - In New Mexico, human remains with extraterrestrial attributes are found; the victim was a local UFO fanatic whose relentless search for alien life yielded ‘evidence’ even Brennan and Booth find persuasive. Meanwhile, Angela and Wendell come clean about their relationship.

9:30 Castle: “Boom!”

10:30 Royal Plains 11:30 Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Hitler’s Bodyguard: Poison Gas Plot In The Bunker 4:00 A Fork In Asia: Nepal 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Salt Mine Of Araya 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Bible: A History: Creation 8:30 Dateline 9:30 JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America 11:10 Movie: “Ship Of No Return: The Last Voyage Of The Gustloff: Escape Across The Baltic” (M v) - In German. This two-part film focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, at the end of World War II. In part two, after serious tactical errors by Lieutenant Commander Petri and Captain Petersen, the Gustloff is spotted by a Russian submarine.

12:50 Movie: “Hawaii, Oslo” (M l,a) - In Norwegian. Follows five parallel stories about love, woven together in Oslo during the hottest day of the year. The film starts with a fatal accident, and, as people gather around the site, the narration goes back to the events of the day before that have led to this unfortunate gathering.

3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 07

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Stu holds Xavier’s V8 ransom. April and Dex get ready to take their relationship to the next level.

Romeo’s surf school gets a spike in business as schoolies chicks roll in to town.

7:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 8:30 The Amazing Race 9:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:30 Outsourced 11:30 30 Rock: “Klaus And Greta” (PG) - Jack regrets drunk-dialing Nancy on New Year’s Eve. Jenna pretends to date James Franco.

12:00 Trauma: “Tunnel Vision” 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poet’s Guide To Britain 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme 6:45 Animal Rites: Pig 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May: A Breath Of French Air: Part 1 (PG) Despite Pop’s reservations about foreign food, the Larkins set off for Brittany having agreed that they definitely need a holiday.

12:30 Monarch Of The Glen 1:20 The Man Who Lost His Head: A comedy drama about a straight-laced museum curator whose life is turned upside down when he’s sent across the world to return an ancient carving to a Maori community.

3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Good Guy Fluctuation” 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 CSI: Miami: “By The Book” (M) - A maid with vampire bites on her neck is found hanging from a chandelier in an empty mansion on a remote island. The investigation reveals all of her blood has been drained.

10:30 CSI: Miami: “L.A.” (M) 11:30 Better With You: Better With A Bargain - Mia covets a top-ofthe-line stroller for the baby, so granddad-to-be Joel does his wheeling-and-dealing best to score a hefty discount on one.

12:00 Undercovers 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Never Tell Me Never” (M a) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Romeo’s sister, Mink, arrives in Summer Bay. April can’t trust Dex and tells him their relationship is over. Liam is released from hospital and moves back in with Bianca.

7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Body Of Proof: Second Chances/ Helping Hand - Imprisoned felon, Zoe Brant, is a suspect in the murder of Bryn Walker, an expert equestrienne who ran a program for inmates.

10:30 Dual Suspects 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Special: Sea Snakes Of Marion Reef 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What?: Freaks Of Nature 8:30 Kill Arman: Okinawa/Karate 9:00 South Park: City Sushi 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Melbourne 10:30 Skins: Mini 11:30 The World Game: Thee World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results.

12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Campfire” (MA a,l,s) - In Hebrew. A widow with two daughters is struggling for recognition in a national religious environment but has to change her priorities when one of her daughters is accused of seducing some boys from her youth group. Winner of Israel’s Academy Award for Best Film in 2004 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 08

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 RBT 8:30 Unforgettable 9:30 CSI: Miami: “L.A.” 10:30 Chase: “Crazy Love” 11:30 Better With You: Better With Crying - When a very pregnant Mia realizes her condition will prevent her from participating in many of the wedding-day festivities, she and Casey decide to postpone the ceremony until after the baby is born, and then set out to recoup their deposits.

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

4:00 Rage 5:00 Q&A 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme 1:20 TBA 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Pirvate Life Of: Chickens 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 9:30 United States of Tara: Chicken ‘n’ Com - Dr Hattaras is confronted by Alice who reveals a painful secret, prompting him to reinvest in Tara, but not before a mysterious new alter emerges.

9:55 Artscape: Ballroom Rules 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Movie: “Drive, He Said” (M l,n,s,v) The longhaired star of an Ohio college team can’t decide if he wants to turn pro or join his radical roommate in bringing about a revolution.

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

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Herb Garden Germination” (PG s) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Agreement Dissection” (PG s) 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “TBA” (M) 9:00 Mike & Molly: Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb - Mike gets lazy and wants to stay home all day, and a frustrated Molly goes out with her sister.

9:30 Survivor: South Pacific 10:30 The Joy Of Sets: “The Final Curtain? Or Begging For A Second Series” 11:00 Embarrassing Bodies 12:00 20/20 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Deep Family Secrets” (M v,a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Security USA 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Mink asks Romeo for a loan, Sasha is grounded, and Roo is upset when she sees Sid on a date.

7:30 The X Factor 8:30 TBA 9:30 Parenthood: “Tales From The Luncheonette” (PG) Kristina exhausts herself by diving back into supermom mode while Adam and Crosby prepare their new music studio, in hopes of impressing their first potential client, Cee Lo Green.

10:30 Dinner Date: “Hayley Pert” (PG) 11:30 Parks And Recreation 12:00 Special: Rock Of Ages - Back Stage Special 12:30 Room For Improvement 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: “Look at Me” (M a,l,s) (2004) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Italy: Southern Style 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 Breaking Into Europe 9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Hot Docs: Sergio - Charismatic Sergio Vieira de Mello was the United Nation’s go-to guy. He could descend into the most dangerous places, charm the worst war criminals and somehow protect the lives of the ordinary people to whom he devoted his life. This documentary tells the story of Vieira de Mello’s most treacherous mission, to Iraq in 2003, where he became a target for Al Qaeda terrorists.

11:40 Movie: “Zion and His Brother” (M v,l) - In Hungarian and English. Gabor is a middle-aged, simple-minded man who witnesses a bank robbery during which his mother is killed by one of the robbers. In fear for his life, he joins forces with a young con-women and embarks on a cross-border journey to Serbia to escape the killers who are after them.

1:25 La Vida Loca / 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 09

ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts: Weaving 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Holidays 8:30 The Slap: Rosie 9:30 Crownies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Live From Abbey Road: Fleet Foxes/ Manchester Orchestra/ PJ Harvey And John Parish 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:30 QI: Holidays 2:00 Visions Of The Future: The Biotech Revolution - Physicist Michio Kaku believes that humankind is witnessing a biomolecular revolution that promises the almost godlike ability to manipulate life at the most fundamental level.

3:10 To The Manor Bowen: Builders - Disaster strikes when Jackie takes a break in London, leaving Laurence in charge of renovations, however they kiss and make up in time to spend their 18th wedding anniversary at the London Ritz Hotel.

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Strictly Speaking 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address: Deborra-Lee Furness 1:30 Bush Slam 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Health House 6:50 Minuscule: United We Stand 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kicthen On The Road 8:30 Spicks and Specks: The Very Best Of Spicks And Specks Part 1 9:00 The Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 South Pacific: Ocean Of Volcanoes - Witness the birth, growth and death of an island in the greatest ocean on Earth.

12:25 Movie: “Another Man’s Poison” (M a) Janet Frobisher is a feisty, man-hungry novelist living on an isolated Yorkshire farm who won’t let her criminal husband, or his crony, get in her way.

2:00 Country House Rescue: Heath House / 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 8:00 Young Doctors 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 9:30 Prime Suspect 10:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 11:30 Better With You: Better With A Baby - Mia goes into labour, only to decide that she and Casey should bring their baby into the world as a married couple. So Casey and Ben zip over to City Hall for a license, while Maddie scrambles to find an authorized official to perform the ceremony.

12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Long Island Incident” (M a) 2:00 Chlidren’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Sasha falls ill from an infected tattoo.

Leah hides from Miles. John is asked to step down from the Council.

7:30 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 8:30 Criminal Minds: “Risky Business” 9:30 Above Suspicion 10:30 Great Escapes 11:30 Gangs Of Oz: “Taking Care Of Business” (AV v,l,d) Outlaw motorcycle gangs are shrewd criminal business groups who generate extraordinary volumes of cash and assets.

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

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: The Lady Of The Camellias 2:45 His Mother’s Voice 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Italy: Southern Style 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon With Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute: A groundbreaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parents-to-be and the maternity ward staff. In this episode, three unconventional couples arrive to deliver their babies.

One dad does all he can to support his wife through her carefully planned hypnotherapy birth. Another doesn’t even know labour has begun for his first born, because he’s locked behind bars. And a young couple defy those who tell them they’re not old enough to be starting a family.

9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “The Man Next Door” (M v,s,l) - In Spanish. When two neighbours clash, their argument becomes less about proposed building alterations and more about the wider battle between class and social status. The hugely impressive building in question is the only example of a Le Corbusier residential home in all of Latin America, adding to the poignancy of their argument, and providing an appropriate trigger for their anger.

11:55 112 Emergency / 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 72

SUDOKU No. 72

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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..... Stimulant in coffee (8) 5..... Road bypass (6) 7..... Paper hanky (6) 8..... Timepiece (5) 10... Story with a moral (5) 12... Gradually (3, 2, 3) 14... Morning after the night before (8) 17... Joint (4) 19... 1980s band (4) 20... Outfit (3, 2) 21... Kind of TV (6) 22... Factual (4) 23... Wages (8)

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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FINDWORD No. 72

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!

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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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Age is an issue of mind over matter.

If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

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

You may need to be the one who takes the initiative in a new relationship.

SOLUTIONS No. 72

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.

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A meeting with friends at this week will help to put you back in touch with an old friend. This person has been trying to reach you for some time and will be glad that you finally have a chance to catch up with things. Romance. A casual glance from a stranger will intrigue you. Don’t be too slow to make contact with this person - they are very shy and want to know that you are interested.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You will find it difficult to concentrate on work which you don’t really enjoy. You have a lot to get through, but your willpower is not very strong at the moment!

Romance. You may be too shy to tell your partner exactly how you feel. Your emotions might be a little confused at the moment.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A powerful aspect to Jupiter will help to make you especially confident this week.

A possible boost to your career will help even more. All in all, this should be a good time, especially for any long-term projects which have an element of risk. Romance. A minor misunderstanding will be solved as soon as you accept that you are partly to blame. An honest admission will go a long way towards restoring confidence.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A burst of energy later this week will help you to get on top of things. Focus on what is important and don’t be afraid to cut out tasks which you know are not really important. Romance. A dream about meeting the person of your dreams will not bring this any closer to reality. You need to start taking action.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Now is the time to deal with an issue which has been coming round again and again for the last few weeks. With enough determination it will finally be solved this time. Romance. An expensive outing may end up being less romantic than you had been hoping for.

It will all add up in the long run, however.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) An older person will give you a piece of advice that you may resent. This person will have a lot of experience, so don’t ignore what they say. Romance. A recent change in your emotional state may have a lot to do with a new friend in your life. You will be able to express your feelings very openly with this person.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Your relations with a key colleague at work will improve dramatically over the next few days. Your life will go much more smoothly once this person is on your side. Romance. You will be extremely aware of your partner’s needs during this upcoming week.

A different sort of get-together will give them a chance to show their gratitude.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Try not to be too upset about a recent disappointment. A discussion with a close friend will help to get you back on your feet. Romance. You might be feeling a little fragile at the moment. Your partner will need to be even more understanding than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Time spent wondering what to do may stop you from actually doing it. Don’t wait for the perfect moment - just get down to it! Romance. planned romantic trip sometime this week will give you the chance to unwind. Your relationship will soon be back on track after a recent upset.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t put off doing what needs to be done.

The people around you will have much less energy than you, and may try to hold you back. Romance. You will be thinking about your partner a lot at the moment. They will need your emotional support this week, and will need to know that you care about them.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Be careful of an approach which is too diffuse. If you don’t concentrate your efforts, you will not get everything done on time.

Romance. Your partner may be a little tense at the moment. Time spent relaxing will help to put both of you into a more romantic mood.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You need an outlet for your excess energy. A local social event may give you the chance to do this, and to meet some new people at the same time. Romance.

Don’t take yourself too seriously. Other people may be much less concerned about your problems than you realise.

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CLASSIFIEDS Expression of Interest

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I am travelling to Thursday Island to record the histories of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal ex-servicemen and women.

If you have served in the Army, Navy or Air Force, I am interested in recording your history for a wider project examining the histories of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal military service.

I will be staying at The Grand Hotel on Thursday Island from Tuesday 8/11 until Monday 14/11.

Please contact me there or on 0402 312 409 if you are interested in participating or want more information.

- Dr Noah Riseman

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Friday, November 4, 2011 Venue: Thursday Island Primary School Time: 6pm - Late Cakes, Hot Food, Cold Drinks, Games & Activities.

Island Dancing Performances.

Please come and support Thursday Island Primary School.

YUMI Education is a support service designed to ensure all children from the Torres Strait region have a Prapa Pathway – starting with the best early years education, moving seamlessly through school to secure a quality job. In January 2012 YUMI Education will expand to offer services in the Torres Strait region and the Greater Cairns Area.

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• Administration OfďŹ cer (A02): oversee the administration parent/community education activities • Project Manager: Parent/Community Education (A04): manage the delivery of targeted parent/community education activities across the Torres Strait in 2012

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For more information contact Laura Perry on 07 4069 1336 or email laura.perry@torres.qld. gov.au

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Careers with Queensland Health Mental Health The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island.

The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA Land and Sea Management Unit was established in 2006 to deliver regional and local environmental programs in the Torres Strait.

The Torres Strait Indigenous Ranger Program provides support for communities to look after their land and sea country. The Program employs Torres Strait Islanders in each community as Indigenous Rangers, and provides training, materials and equipment to carry out on-ground works. The Ranger’s work is identified together with their communities and carried out by Rangers in ways that are culturally appropriate. Indigenous Rangers are well supported to do their jobs as a part of a broader team of people in the TSRA Land and Sea Management Unit who are working to improve the Torres Strait environment. Rangers are currently employed on Mabuiag, Badu, Boigu, Iama, Erub, Mer and Moa. The TSRA is currently expanding the Ranger Program operations to Dauan, Saibai, Warraber, Poruma, Masig and Ugar. These positions are funded by the Torres Strait Indigenous Ranger Program through the Working on Country element of the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country Program.

TSRA is seeking suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to fill the following non ongoing positions up to 30 June 2013, with the possibility of an extension:

8 x Ranger Positions VARIOUS LOCATIONS – 1 X DAUAN, 2 X SAIBAI, 1 X ST PAULS, 2 X MASIG, 1 X WARRABER, 1 X PORUMA APS 1 (P/N T01813 – T01820) *SALARY RANGE $39,887 - $44,085 P/A

5 x Senior Ranger Positions VARIOUS LOCATIONS – 1 X DAUAN, 1 X SAIBAI, 1 X MASIG, 1 X WARRABER, 1 X PORUMA APS3 (P/N T01806 – T01810) *SALARY RANGE $51,414 - $55,493 P/A

1 x Ranger Liaison Officer UGAR (STEPHEN ISLAND) APS3 (P/N T01805) *SALARY RANGE $51,414 - $55,493 P/A * Generous allowance are paid on top of the salaries listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4%.

TSRA accommodation is not available for these positions, applicants should familiarise themselves with the Torres Strait housing market prior to applying for these positions.

Eligibility These positions are restricted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as per the Special Measures provisions outlined in the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Section 8(1), and the Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 1999 at 4.2 (6)(b)(i) and 4.3(3)(b)(i). Applicants are required to provide evidence of their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander descent. TSRA is committed to providing employment and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created.

You are required to include 3 documents: t General Application Form t An expression of interest (no more than 3 pages) detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Selection Criteria t “Resume or CV� detailing full qualifications and experience including the names of at least two referees.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 21 November, 2011.

For further information relating to these positions please contact Rebecca Clear on: (07) 4069 0700.

To obtain a copy of the selection criteria for these positions, visit the TSRA website http://www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link on our homepage. Applications should be forwarded via email to recruitment@tsra.gov.au or mailed to Recruitment, Torres Strait Regional Authority PO Box 261 Thursday Island Qld 4875.

The TSRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.

Advanced Health Worker – Adult Mental Health Team, Thursday Island, Torres Strait - Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $61 632 p.a., comprising salary between $49 108 - $54 018 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (OO4) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Duties Abilities: Provide non-indigenous staff of the Torres Strait - Northern Peninsula Specialist Mental Health Service with information, advice and training to ensure mental health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate and acceptable manner 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: Fiona Owens (07) 4069 0695.

Job Ad Reference: H11TO10317.

Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 14 November 2011.

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REWARD $100 No questions asked Phone 0405 906 646

Oral Health Traineeships in Dental Assistance (Certificate III)

Oral Health, Thursday Island Primary Health Care Centre, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Health Service District.

Salary between $22 543 - $30 618 p.a. (Trainee OO) (Two Temporary positions for 12 months. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) Duties/Abilities: Become qualified as a Dental Assistant after gaining a thorough working knowledge of a dental assistant’s role, through work experience as well as formal studies through a Registered Training Organisation in the Dental Assisting course. You will also provide assistance to Dentists and Therapists in the performance of their day to day activities. 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: Maria McGowan (07) 4069 0406.

Job Ad Reference: H11TO10367.

Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 14 November 2011.

Corporate Support Services Senior Supply Officer – Supply Services, Thursday Island,

Queensland Health Shared Service Partner. Remuneration value up to $4480 p.m., comprising salary between $1721.10 $1806.30 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (OO3) (Temporary position for three months. Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy.) Duties/Abilities: Undertake a range of tasks associated with the effective operation of the physical distribution function, including receipt, warehousing, distribution and delivery and support to imprest storage locations to meet customer needs.

Enquiries: Ruth Knill (07) 4226 5004.

Job Ad Reference: H11SSP10472.

Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 14 November 2011.

You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

COOK POSITION VACANT Our company is currently seeking a Full time Cook.

Kitchen experience and a Food Handling CertiďŹ cate are required.

This is a Full Time Position with split shifts.

The right person will be multi skilled in food preparation, cooking and cleaning duties.

Also able to work unsupervised, with an eye for detail, presentation and cleanliness.

CLEANER POSITION VACANT Part time Housekeeper/Cleaner required for 20 hours per week.

Experience in motel style cleaning is beneďŹ cial.

Please forward expressions of interest to the Manager: phone 4069 2570 or tismanager@reefpilots.com.au

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SPORT

Fever builds around fishing competition LEFT: Jimmy hooked this GT aboard the Madam Dugong recently.

RIGHT: TI contractor Jud is happy with this Big Mack.

By MARK ROY FLAT water fever is set to strike the islands once more.

With the change of season, sports fishermen and women around the

Torres Strait are checking their bungs and spinning their reels in readiness for the upcoming season of fishing action.

Tony Titasey from Tony’s Fishing Adventures said he was looking

CLASSIFIEDS Tombstone Opening Dai, Elu and Tabuai Families would like to invite all families and friends for the Tombstone unveiling of Late and Right Reverend Bishop Kiwami Dai. Late Mrs Malukabu Dai (nee Elu) Late Mrs Juanita Giddy Dai (nee Tabuai) on Saturday 17th December 2011 at Bamaga Cemetery.

Time 9:00 am Tombstone Unveiling 5:30pm feasting followed by dancing at Bamaga Community Hall.

For further information please contact: Monica Amey 0458 718 580 Pauline Dai Cunneen 0447 138 397

Torres Strait Island

TENDER Enterprise Divestment – Round 2 Torres Strait Island Regional Council

REGIONAL COUNCIL

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

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

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

For Tender documents and general enquiries please contact TSIRC – Legal Services Department Phone: (07) 4048 6215 Fax: (07) 4069 1868 Email: sandra.garnett@tsirc.qld.gov.au Sandra Garnett, Compliance Officer Ref: T2011_01 Island-specific enterprise information is available upon request, at the sole discretion of Council.

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

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forward to getting back on the water.

“It will be better when the wind drops off and we get the flat water,” Tony said.

Tony is already getting a few bites, after taking Jud, Jimmy and mate Calvin - all contractors on Thursday Island - out to hit some secret fishing spots in the Madam Dugong.

Tony told the Torres News he was having success with pelagics, finding some good catches of mackerel and giant trevally “out there”.

But he closed up like a deep sea clam when asked for GPS pointers

to the best spots for demersals.

If you think you’re pretty handy with a rod and reel at your favourite spot, get ready to put your money where your mouth is.

The Thursday Island Bowls Club is making ready for the 2011 Thursday Island Fishing Competition, with $5000 in prizes up for grabs.

The comp is open to everyone, including families and children, with entry forms available from Thursday Island Hardware and the TI Bowls Club.

There are prize categories for 13 different species, as well as categories for the total number of

fish caught, the combined number of species caught, and the heaviest fish.

Entry is $50 for a family of two to five people, $25 for adults, and $15 for juniors aged 15 years and under.

Entry forms must be in by Saturday, November 12, and remember – it’s a competition, and the rules do apply.

The fishing competition will run from noon on Saturday, November 19 until noon Sunday, November 20, within a 50km radius of Thursday Island.

All fish must be line caught only.

TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate VETERINARY SERVICES NOVEMBER 2011 Dr Jo Squires’ (Vet) next visit to Thursday Island will be from the 18th – 19th of November 2011

FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER: SURGERY th SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER: CONSULTATIONS

Appointments can be made through reception at the Torres Shire Council office by phoning 4069 1336 prior to Tuesday 15th November, 2011.

Full cost of any consultations or surgical procedures will be matters for exclusive and private determination between the animal owner and the veterinarian surgeon.

All costs are to be met by the animal owner.

Council or the vet does not provide subsidy or credit. All accounts are to be settled on the day.

PHILLIP MILLS Chief Executive Officer

TORRES NEWS Box ad bookings: Noon, Wednesday before publication Box ad material: Noon, Wednesday before publication

Line classifieds: 10.30am, Thursday before publication

NEWS

Leah alive and kicking - at 94 them.

They all sung Happy Birthday to this wonderful lady.

Then she walked hand in hand with her grandson Ossie Tass to centre field to kick off and Leah received applause

from the large crowd.

At the presentation after the carnival, one of Leah’s grandsons, Doug Pitt, also of TSI descent, thanked organisers for “respecting her’’ in such a wonderful manner.

T.I. / SEISIA FERRY SCHEDULE MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY OFF PEAK SCHEDULE TO COMMENCE 1/10/11

Depart Thursday Is. 6.30am & 2.30pm Depart Seisia 8.00am & 4.00pm

Leah Ramsamy surrounded by family family on her 94th birthday.

By ALF WILSON NOT many women of Torres Strait Islander descent get to reach the age of 94.

One who did and celebrated in an expected manner was Mackay lady Leah Ramsamy (nee Barba) who turned 94 on October 9.

Leah had travelled by bus with family and friends to support the GH United Memorial side which contested the Bindal Allblacks rugby league carnival in Townsville.

This wonderful lady is related to champion NRL footballer Ben Barba who played with Zenadth Kes carnival winning side Malu Kiai.

Ben Barba has Boigu descent on one side of his bloodline and his grandfather Jackson Barba (deceased) was Leah’s brother.

The Torres News saw Leah under a tent with many family members which included her children, grand children, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren.

“It is really good to be here today with so many of my family,” she said.

Carnival organiser Jenny Pryor heard about the birthday and had a special moment planned for Leah.

“GH United reached the plate final so I arranged for her to kick off before the game against Bowen River Broncos,” Jenny said.

Leah held pride of place amongst members of her family on the field as players from both teams former a line each side of

Rafts at the ready for race

*Boarding 15 minutes prior *Please contact us or check online for changes to the ferry schedule around Public Holidays as variations may occur.

SPECIAL FERRY DEAL – YOU SAVE 50% WEEKEND SPECIAL: RETURN TRIP FRIDAY 4PM ETD SEISIA & MONDAY 6.30AM ETD T.I. FRIDAY 2.30 PM ETD T.I. & MONDAY 8.00AM ETD SEISIA *These sale fares have limited availability and only available until sold out.

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Ph 07 4069 1551 Book online: www.peddellsferry.com.au Peddells Jetty Shop: Engineers Jetty, Thursday Is.

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MOON PHASES

NEW MOON Fri. Nov 25. Time: 16.10

Wed 02 Thu 03

Fri 04 Time Ht 0416 0.37 1119 2.59 1614 1.64 2136 2.62

FIRST QUARTER Thu. Nov 03. Time: 02.38

EFFECTIVE 1st FEBRUARY 2011

Maintenance

All QF Connections departing from Horn Island may be delayed up to 20 minutes pending actual aircraft arrival time.

FAST , SAFE & FRIENDLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE

Time 0305 1020 1446 2028

Ht 0.44 2.48 1.86 2.83

Sunday

Depart H.I.

SATURDAY, OC OCTOBER 29 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04

Sat 29

Saturday

6.10 am

TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

Time 0135 0405 1435 2242

Friday

Depart T.I.

Will the carnage in this year’s TI Raft Race exceed that witnessed at the Seisia Fishing Club in September?

THE 2011 Thursday Island Raft Race will get under way at 9am on November 6.

Organiser Kerry Fry said the start would be one hour later than previously advised to take advantage of higher tides.

“It will now start at 09am at the beach between Jardine Wharf and passenger jetty on Horn Island,” Kerry said.

“There are apparently much better tides at 9am than at 8 and will make the finish line easier to get to, with not as many rocks to negotiate.”

She said there were a number of competent teams working on entries, but anything could and probably would happen on the day.

“One thing you can be sure of is that there will be carnage,” Kerry said.

Tues / Wed / Thurs

Time Ht 0343 0.35 1051 2.57 1533 1.73 2107 2.75

FULL MOON Fri. Nov 11. Time: 06.16

LAST QUARTER Sat. Nov 19. Time: 01.09

TIDE SPEED – Hammond Rock

While the Torres News takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide Diary is correct, the Torres News accepts no resposibility for its accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

SATURDAY, OC OCTOBER 29 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04

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Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Time Time Rate Time

0120 0441 0748 1104 1400 1702 1956 2243

-7.0 6.2 0539 -5.1 1208 4.6 1759 2336

Time Rate Time

0214 1847 1500 2051

Time Rate Time

-6.8 0312 -6.3 0035 5.9 0642 0952 5.3 0751 -4.3 1319 1606 -3.6 1437 4.0 1904 2155 3.3 2022

Time Rate Time

0418 1105 1723 2309

-5.7 4.8 -3.1 2.7

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Time Rate Time

0145 0532 -5.1 0031 0905 1223 4.5 0307 0652 1556 1845 -2.9 1020 1338 2147 1707 2001 2307

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2.5 -4.7 0431 4.4 1129 -3.2 1805

Time Rate

0153 0807 1445 2104

2.7 -4.5 4.4 -3.6

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Ketchells’ team going for hat-trick

By ALF WILSON TWO footballers who played leading roles for winning side Argun Warriors in the 2011 Island of Origin rugby league series on Badu island will be trump cards for their Tully Bima team at Queensland’s biggest Indigenous cricket carnival.

The aptly named Rainforest Cup cricket carnival will be played at Tully and Innisfail on November 5 and 6.

Organiser Stan Lenoy told the Torres News on October 25 that this year’s competition would be cohosted by both Tully and Innisfail, with the bulk of the matches played in Tully.

Ben and Jordan Ketchell shone for Tully Bima last year when they defended their Rainforest Cup title by beating a gallant Cooktown Crocs in the grand final.

Bima will be going for a hat-trick of successive wins this year.

Tully Bima after last year’s win with Ben Ketchell front right and Jordan Ketchell second from left bottom.

Jordan is a punishing opening batsmen and first change bowler whilst Ben is a middle order batsman and crafty spin bowler.

LEFT: Jordan Ketchell Games will be played under the at last year’s Rainforest exciting Twenty/20 format and each Cup. side will have three matches in the qualifying games.

Tully has consistently won the title of being Australia’s wettest town RIGHT: Ben Ketchell, and lush green fields will ensure the left, and Jordan Ketchell players’ comfort level will be high. were all smiles after Lenoy said the decision to have being part of the winning co-hosts of the the carnival earlier in Argun Warriors side at the year was to provide wider supthe 2011 Island of Origin port to the area affected by Cyclone series on Badu.

Yasi in February.

“It was generally felt that because of this natural disaster and the stress placed on the Indigenous communi“For example, there was little or are still struggling. The Cassowary nomination for all of last years ties in and around Tully, Cardwell no work with the wiping out of the Coast Indigenous Corporation, that competing teams, i.e. two teams and Innisfail that they needed this banana and tourist industries with sponsors the event, feels that these from Townsville, two from Innisfail, carnival to go ahead to lift and accommodation also being limited,” communities do need a lift and the Tully, Cardwell and Yarrabah.” support them,” Lenoy said. he said. carnival is the perfect event to allow He said there had been some He said cyclone Yasi was having a “A number of Indigenous busi- other communities to come and show question marks over whether the major impact on day-to-day life. nesses in the tourism community there support. We have received carnival would go ahead this year

after Cyclone Yasi.

“However, the cancellation of the Charters Towers cricket carnival prompted organisers to push and go ahead with this year’s Rainforest Cup,” Lenoy said.

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