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23 - 29 July 2012 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1024 • $2.00 inc. GST UNITED: The elected leaders of the Torres Strait, Fred Gela, Toshie Kris and Pedro Stephen, stand united in their opposition to imminent legislative changes for the hunting of turtle and dugong. Photo Image by Corey Bousen

Leaders walk-out in protest at token consultation By COREY BOUSEN and MATT GARRICK

THE elected leaders of the Torres Strait have refused to participate in the Queensland Government’s “token” consultation over legislative changes to the hunting of turtle and dugong, walking out of a meeting with bureaucrats last week on Thursday Island. Torres Shire Mayor Cr Pedro Stephen, TSRA Chairman Toshie Kris, and TSIRC Mayor Cr Fred Gela

were united in their fury over legislative changes that were introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 19 June, without traditional hunters first being consulted on the amendments. Mayor Stephen has described the proposed changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, which could be passed into law by the Queensland Parliament within days, as “inappropriate” and “racist”.

The Campbell Newman-led LNP government said the proposed amendments will regulate “how hunting rights are exercised”, adding that “animals will need to be killed in a way that causes as little pain as possible”. However, our leaders, backed by traditional hunters from across the entire Torres Strait, are furious the amendments have already been introduced into parliament prior to any

consultation being undertaken. Mayor Gela told bureaucrats from the Fisheries and Indigenous Affairs Departments that the legislation was a breach of at least four articles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. The amendments before parliament “need to be pulled”, Mayor Gela said. Continued Page 2 >>

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Leaders walk-out in protest over token consultation << From Page 1 Chairman Kris said the Newman government has shown “a total disregard for consultation with traditional owners� and said the ministers responsible for the mess need to meet with the Torres Strait leadership before any changes to existing law are made. “A round of consultation needs to be done within our communities directly with traditional owners and traditional hunters,� Mr Kris added. The poorly advertised and promoted “consultation� meeting was organised by the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs at the Port Kennedy Association hall last Wednesday at 10.30am and was due to run for almost six hours. It lasted for less than 15 minutes, however, with Cr Stephen, Chairman Kris and Cr Gela making brief statements as to their anger over the turn of events, and then walking out with the 10 or so other traditional

hunters present. Participating in the faulty consultation process would make them complicit in the inappropriate actions of the Queensland government, leaving them will little option but to walkout, the three leaders said. The three departmental bureaucrats hosting the “consultationâ€? would not comment on the walk-out, referring Torres News to media staff in Brisbane. A spokesperson from the Department of Fisheries in Brisbane told Torres News the Newman government will be pushing forward to fulďŹ l their 2012 election promise. “The LNP went to the election with a clear policy to redress widespread state, national and international concern over the cruel hunting and butchering practices used by some Queensland Indigenous people,â€? the spokesperson said. The department responsible for discussing the issue

with traditional landholders, the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs, claimed consultation sessions have been comprehensive. “Meetings have been held about the proposed amendments in Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns and the Torres Strait,â€? the spokesman said. The department said hunters not complying with the changes, once they are confirmed by parliament, will eventually face the threat of prosecution. “Once the legislation has passed there will be a reasonable period of ‘grace’ where Indigenous people found not to be using more- humane methods of killing and butchering dugong and turtles will be counselled in better practices, not prosecuted,â€? it said. The spokesperson would not conďŹ rm if state ministers dealing with the issue will consult with the Torres Strait leadership in a face-to-face meeting.

Aboriginal Australians at the bottom rung: Report A NEW international report has ranked the life circumstances of Aboriginal Australians at the “bottom rung� and warned that Aboriginal children are “23 times more likely� to face jail than non-Aboriginal children, Tracker magazine reports. The report also notes that federal government programs still falling short to address extreme hardship within Aboriginal communities. The London-based rights organisation, Minority Rights Group International, in its latest annual survey of Aboriginal communities globally and released in Bangkok, says Australian Aboriginal communities “occupy the bottom rung� of a range of social indicators. Aboriginal Australians are also over-represented in the criminal justice system and are 14 times more likely to be sent to jail than non-Aboriginal people. “Indigenous minors are particularly at risk; Indigenous girls and boys are 23 times more likely to be imprisoned than their non-Indigenous counterparts,� the report said. The outlook for Aboriginal people

comes despite federal government programs and moves to give greater recognition to Aboriginal Australians by removing racially discriminatory provisions in the constitution. The report says the 2006 program of “Closing the Gapâ€? has addressed the situation of “extreme Indigenous disadvantageâ€? by setting clear targets to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. “However, recent analysis indicates that the government is on track to meet only two of its six targets (under the initiative),â€? the report said. Across a range of indicators such as education, health and life expectancy, they all fall signiďŹ cantly below non-Aboriginal averages, it said. Aboriginal communities also appear to have failed to fully beneďŹ t from the mining boom. “To the contrary, it appears that many Traditional Owners have not been properly consultedâ€? about the development projects upon whose lands the resources were recovered, the report said.

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Government would deliver the unit at Bamaga so they could THE future of the dialysis “go home�. They now feel betrayed and unit at the Bamaga Hospital is shaping as a re-enactment of dismayed by Premier Newman, and Neville has had to return David and Goliath. David in this instance is to the battle field to resume the Neville Newman, a man in his fight for Lency and him. Federal Member for Leichlate 60s whose wife, Lency, requires dialysis three times hardt Warren Entsch, who has a week, while Goliath is the fought long and hard to have most-powerful man in the the unit restored to a fully State, ironically with the same operational facility, says it will happen. surname, Campbell Newman. “I am absolutetly determined Simply put, it’s Newman v to get them home,� he told the Newman. Neville is determined and Torres News. “It’s going to happen.� committed and regards CampMr Entsch is a close friend of bell as “won’t do�, not the Neville and Lency and was part well-known “cando�. Neville campaigned vi- of the official wedding party. Mr Entsch says he has been giorously for Newman and his LNP candidate David Kempton actively pursuing the issue at the State election - a quantum with Mr Kempton and State leap for a man who has sup- Health Minister Lawrence Springborg. ported the ALP all his life. “Mr Springborg told me he He turned on Labor and the sitting member Jason O’Brien will get back to me urgently because they had downgraded with a proposal. “But he’s trying to address the Bamaga unit, and the LNP had promised him a return to the renal service problems working facility which would across the State; we’re very allow Neville and Lency to much aware of what we need to do.� return home to Bamaga. A close family friend of NevThe couple, who were married in Bamaga on ANZAC Day ille and Lency told the Torres in 2011, has lived in Cairns for News: “Since the election, the four years while Lency has her staffed Dialysis Clinic has three-times-a-week treatment at been confirmed for Thursday Island (opening February or Cairns Base Hospital. They simply want to go March, 2013) but no word on the Bamaga clinic. home to Bamaga. “It’s more an embarrassed siThe couple has clung desperately in the belief the Newman lence really; probably a result of the overall budgetry cutbacks being initiated by the Newman government.� At present there is a single bed for self-managed patients in the Bamaga Hospital with room for a further three dialysis beds/ chairs. The friend said: “The doctor in charge of dialysis outpatients in Cairns Dr Mythily Ramanathan has indicated that when the T.I. clinic opens then the Newmans will be able to return to use that clinic. “There seems no Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch signing awareness of the the marriage documents the wedding.

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Neville and Lency Newman at their wedding on April 25, 2011. logistics here for a patient requiring dialysis three-timesa-week.â€? Mr Enstch described the proposition of travelling threetimes-a-week from Bamaga to Thursday Island and returns “totally unacceptableâ€?. “That was put in place by the previous Labor Government.â€? Neville, who was a National Serviceman serving from 19651967, is quite scathing in his estimation of the politicians on both sides at the moment. Neville says he contacted Mr Kempton soon after election to ask what was going to happen about the Bamaga dialysis unit, and was told “ to wait until after July 1. He contact Mr Kempton again after July 1 and says he was told that he (Mr Kempton) had spoken to Mr Springborg and others and that he would tell Neville when he heard anything. Neville refers to the Campbell Newman election flyers which promised in part to: • Deliver better infrastructure and better planning; and • Revitalise front-line services for families.

Neville has a keen sense of the irony in the message ‘Please keep our Contract so you can hold us to account’ which also appears on the flyer. He says there are at least five or six people who would benefit from the unit in Bamaga. “These people have family and homes in Bamaga and neaby communities. “There are people being diagnosed almost daily from the Peninsula area for dialysis treatment. “Anyone travelling to Thursday Island for treatment would have to spend a week there and return home on weekends. “The ferry is costly and takes two hours, depending on weather conditions. “These people are not just a number on a piece of paper, they would like to have a life to live as we do.� The LNP pledged to re-open the Bamaga Renal Unit in August 2010, which appeared on Page 3 of the Torres News. The then State Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek made the commitment. Mr Kempton was unavailable due to personal reasons.

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Early Japanese settlers ‘integral’ to Australia’s development By MATT GARRICK

Yoshiyuki Isoda, the Japanese Consul from Cairns, prays at the memorial of Japanese pearl divers in the Thursday Island cemetery during a visit on July 18

NPARC no interest in de-amalgamation

WHEN Tomiji ‘Tommy Japan’ Nakagawa arrived as one of the first Japanese immigrants to Thursday Island in 1881, he would’ve had no idea what to expect. He could never have guessed how, over 130 years later and during a visit by Yoshiyuki Isoda, the Japanese Consul from Cairns, pioneers like him would be celebrated by local descendants and officials. At a luncheon attended by Bill Shibasaki, a representative of the island’s Japanese community, and Mayor of Torres Shire Pedro Stephen and his fellow councillors, Mr Isoda said these early settlers were integral to

By MARK BOUSEN THE NPARC will not pursue de-amalgamation following the amalgamation of the five communities in 2008. A Council spokesperson told the Torres News that neither the previous council nor the current council wanted to return to the system of individual councils. “The general feeling is that amalgamation was the best thing that ever happened.” Bamaga and Seisia Island Councils and the Injinoo, New Mapoon and Umagico

Australia’s development. “I think they’ve contributed very much to the relationship, not just with Thursday Island and Japan, but with the whole of Australia and Japan,” he said. Following the lunch meeting Mr Isoda was given a tour of Thursday Island’s Japanese heritage sites. He was taken to see remnants of a nineteenth century bathhouse, and to the cemetery to place flowers on a monument dedicated to 700 Japanese pearl divers who died in the Torres Strait. Mayor Stephen said the majority of these divers who lost their lives hailed from the town of Kushimoto, with whose council Thursday Island officials signed a Friendship City Agreement with

Aboriginal Councils were all amalgamated to form the NPARC. The Newman State Government is to make councils apply to de-amalgamate. Local Government Minister David Crisafulli said the de-amalgamation process won’t be easy but communities deserve the right to put forward a case. Mr Crisafulli told the Torres News earlier this month: “I really want this to work, despite the brutality of the thing. “We would prefer councils try to make amalgamation work because, despite the pain and suffering Labor put many com-

late last year. He said the partnership between the two regions was a testament to a strong and mutual bond. “Kushimoto, as a fishing village, had a lot of their sons come to the Torres Strait during the pearling boom of the 1880s,” he said. “Our two ancestors have embarked on a venture in a marine industry that made a big contribution, not only to North Queensland, but to Australia as a whole.” While in Torres Strait, Mr Isoda also took the time to visit Kazu Pearl Farm and Japanese community on Friday Island, but said he wouldn’t be purchasing any presents for his wife out there this time.

munities through, the social and financial costs to de-amalgamate could be even worse,” Mr Crisafulli said. “While many councils have moved on after the brutal amalgamations, in a handful of cases, the wounds are still raw. “We believe in giving local communities the chance to put forward a case to return to their former shires but with a full understanding there will be costs involved,” Mr Crisafulli said. The Terms of Reference are available on the Boundaries Commission website at www.qld.gov.au/deamalgamation.

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40 Year Leases on Murray Is - For & Against By Alex Anastasi

for the 40 year period. At the end of the 40 year lease, the house will become the property of the landowner. However, it is not clear if landowners will face eviction from their own land if they fail to pay their rent for the house to the government. The Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Affairs would not confirm the possibility of eviction, commenting that: “The State has programs in place to assist people under financial hardship.” There is strong division

on the island between those in favour of the proposal, and those against. Quite possibly the most significant land issue, since the historic land mark Mabo case, some are steadfast in their views, while many are torn. Preserving traditional law and land ownership, whilst addressing expansion of infrastructure and development on the island is by no means an easy task, and the future course of Mer may depend on the outcome. In this Torres News report, leaders on both sides of the debate have their say.

people, and I personally see that we all need to work together rather than arguing among ourselves to develop the beautiful island of Mer.” An community member, who did not wish to be named, had this to said: “We as a people must move with the times. Therefore, while we have the opportunity we must take it. We don’t have any other option, the forty year lease is the only way for infrastructure and housing development. It would benefit us as a people and help us to have a house, and also with employment opportunities for the island. When opportunity knocks at the door we must open that door.”

Ron Day the world. We respect and acknowledge the law of the land. We want the people that implement the law to speak to us,” Mr Day said. “Tag mauki mauki teter mauki mauki, translates to ‘don’t touch what doesn’t belong to you, don’t walk on another mans land’.” There is a concern among the Meriam people opposed to the lease, that the forty year time period is simply too long, and the veracity of the lease’s conditions are in themselves questionable. On the matter, Elder Lloyd Maza said: “I don’t trust the government; we should never lease native title land to the government. Sometimes governments have a hidden agenda, after what they did to Koiki they

THE ISSUES surrounding the implementation of forty year leases on Murray Island are complex, and very personal to the Meriam people. The 40 year lease process requires landowners to enter into an agreement with the Government for that period. In return, the government will build the landowner social housing on their land. The landowner will have to pay rent on the housing to the state government, which will also maintain the property

The case against the leases

The case for the leases

THE implementation of forty year leases is to many, a highly promising proposal. Offering expansion of infrastructure, social housing, and employment opportunities on the island, many believe the positives pertaining to the lease outweigh the negatives. One would be hard pressed to argue that development on the island is not essential for its growth, and the lease may be the very thing that Mer so desperately needs. Councillor of Murray Island and a member of the (PBC) Prescribed body corporate Aven Noah said: “The forty year lease was first proposed in meetings 2009,

Doug Passi why in the last three years has nothing been done to resolve this situation?” We also spoke with Chairperson of Gedkem Le Corporation (PBC) (prescribed body corporate) Doug Passi. “Why are we the people not working together since 2009 when the issue was first discussed in meetings? We are looking to the interests of the traditional owner, not infrastructure. We are in the process of arranging a meeting of all the elders of Mer to resolve the land dispute. With the introduction of the forty year lease there is the option of buying your home. There will be employment opportunities for our

The division regarding the 40-year lease is clear, and undoubtedly an important issue on the Island. Debate has gone on for some time now but the disagreement does not overshadow the fact that all members of the

MEMBER of the Council of Elders and former TSIRC Councillor Mr Ron Day said: “There is no us, and them. We are one, the Meriam people. We know state and local governments have many responsibilities, and we sincerely know they are helping the people. But laws must be upheld, both traditional and the modern system of law. We are law abiding people, and Australians, proud Australians at that, but this lease is inappropriate to our culture.” “Tag mauki mauki teter mauki mauki, one of our most cherished traditional laws does not only speak to Meriam people, but is a moral law that applies to all mankind, it speaks to

community have the best intentions for the Island. On the subject of the lease, the opinion may be divided, but the people will always be one. The development of the island, preservation of the culture and traditions, are the

simply cannot be trusted. “In 40 years my grandson will be 47 years old, will he know about the lease then? A forty year lease, is almost half a century. Consider some kids will be 50 years old when the lease expires, the lease as a whole just cannot be trusted,” Mr Maza said. A Meriam who wished not to be named said: “The implementation of the lease promises development, but at what cost? A lease of this duration is making many of us very sceptical about the sincerity of the governments proposed lease. Something smells rotten, feels rotten, looks rotten. I for one think none of the Meriam people should swallow it, surely it’s rotten!”

hope of all Meriam people. Whatever the future of the lease on the island, the people will move ahead together, as one people. All unified by their love for the island of Mer.

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also offloaded the majority of its Torres Strait and NPA cargo on to the Trinity Bay, which regularly services the Torres Strait and NPA. “This also meant the cargo bound for the outer Torres Strait islands was only delayed for around 12 hours,� he said. “I’d like to reassure our valued Torres Strait, NPA and Weipa customers that despite the breakdown, it’s business as usual. “Sea Swift has shown once again that we are able to respond swiftly and smoothly to fix any situation, and that we will always put our customers first. “We have almost 30 vessels here at Sea Swift, and along with our dedicated and highlyskilled staff, it means any unforeseen delays are quickly resolved.� Dry freight on board the Newcastle Bay and to be delivered to the Torres Strait and NPA was towed back to Cairns, and placed on another vessel bound for Horn Island and beyond. “Our tug, Norman River, was used to tow the Newcastle Bay back to Cairns, and we will also use the Colossus to transport freight, in

addition to the Endeavour Bay, while the Newcastle Bay is being worked on,� Mr White said. “Staff at our Horn and Thursday Island depots worked through the night over the weekend to ensure delays were kept to a minimum, and we kept to our schedule as much as possible. “I’d like to thank everyone who worked so hard to ensure our customers continued to receive the best possible service from Sea Swift. “Also, I would like to thank our valued customers for their patience as we worked to fix the issue as quickly as possible. “We have been proudly servicing the Torres Strait and Cape region for the past 25 years, and making sure customers’ freight arrives safe and sound is our number one priority.� Mr White said the Newcastle Bay, which is currently being assessed and fixed, is expected to be out of service for a few weeks. “In the meantime, Sea Swift will ensure all customer orders continue to be fulfilled across the Torres Strait, NPA, Cape and Gulf region,� he said.

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Fri 20-Fri 27. Gilmore’s Tropical Show, Badu,

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Mon 23. Lift for Life Program starts, Torres Shire Sports Complex, contact Peter GeaGea on 0429 691 336 Mon 23. NAIDOC Opening Ceremony: 9am - noon at Star of the Sea Nursing Home. Mon 23. Hash House Harriers run, 5.50pm Mon 23. Yoga, TI Bowls Club, 6pm Mon 23. Mixed Social Volleyball, TI Sports Complex, 6pm Tue 24. TAFE Art Sense printing activity. 10am - 3pm. Community members are invited to participate in the program. Please bring a T-shirt or pillow case for printing. Contact Regina Turner, Ph: 4212 1500 or 0409 269 734 Tue 24. Over 40’s Rounders. 4pm - 6pm. Ken Brown Oval. Contact Regina Turner or Flo Levi Tue 24. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall 5pm Tue 24. Touch Football, Ken Brown Oval, 6pm Tue 24. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry, 7pm Wed 25. Plant a Tree Community Event. 9am - noon, commencing at ANZAC Park. Wed 25. Community Info Session for parents and carers, TI Government Building, 3.30pm - 5pm Wed 25. Antenatal classes, Maternity Unit TI, 6 - 7pm, 4069 0222 Wed 25. Yoga, TI Bowls Club, 6pm Wed 25. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6 - 8pm Wed 25. Wongai Wednesday, Seaman Dan plays Wongai Hotel restaurant, Horn Island, 6.30 - 9pm Thu 26. Competitive volleyball, TI Sports Complex Thu 26. NAIDOC March. Assemble at Post Office at 9am. March to ANZAC Park commences at 9.30am. Thu 26. TS Carpentaria Cadets, TI Joint Defence Facility, 5.30 - 7.30pm Fri 27. Floral Fridays - wear floral clothes! Fri27. Just4Kids lunch function - ANZAC Park Fri 27. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Ilan Cafe, 7am, 0438 747 853 Fri 27. Mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Fri 27. Yoga, OLSH School, 6pm Fri 27. Regional NAIDOC Awards Evening, black tie, PKA Hall, TI. Proudly sponsored by Torres Shire Council. Contact Laura Perry on 4089 1336 for more information. Fri 27. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Fri 27. Music by the pool, Jardine Motel, 7pm

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

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I AM writing this letter to say mina big eso for the community of Iama for their support throughout the 15 years of my service as Chairman and Councillor to my community. And especially to the ones who have voted in the recent local government election here on Iama, other communities and Cairns. It has been a challenging and life-changing experience for me to lead in the development of my community in the provision of infrastructures and services to bring Iama to where it is today, and going beyond my means at times to help others. A councillor’s job is never easy; there are various roles that had to be done to address the many issues affecting the community that goes well beyond local government mandate and my immediate family is always put on the back burner, and community comes first. The understanding of the Local Government and other legislative acts and their requirements, and the initial impact of amalgamation changes, are very challenging. And to bringing people up to speed with these changes (especially the ones that comes to public meetings) is not an easy task? and its even harder with those who deliberately don’t come to meetings throughout the years, but are the ones who have a lot to say (misinformed views) about these changes and blamed it all on the councilor’s of the day. Financial accountabilities have been the primary factor in bringing about these changes prior to amalgamation. People need to make their judgments based on the merits of accountability and not on personal issues. Accountable practices, such as provision of infrastructures and community services, services that were non-existent at Iama before and now are, since I came into council. And as opposed to unaccountable practice such as; owing large amount of unpaid debts to the community and to the region as a whole, is not truly being accountable to the people and community and communities at large and to the councils and to the government. There has been allegations made against me and since November,

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2010, a petition was signed by factions in the community to the local government minister seeking my immediate dismissal. The minister responds and rejected the petition on the grounds that there was no credible evidence to prove against me, to jeopardize council’s operations on Iama. I do not have anything to hide so I am putting these on-going allegations (talk without proof) on print and correcting it with a truthful and rightful answer. These are the discords sown by the idle gossipers. ALLEGATION 1: PNG people living on Iama for the past 60 years, and more recently, will be sent back to PNG if i get elected. A.On what grounds, my late young brother also a very good friend was a PNG person. B.This garbage talk always comes up leading to election time. C. PNG families and through intermarriages amounts to about 60-70% of the population at Iama. ALLEGATION 2: PNG visitors are denied treaty visits to Iama, because I stopped them from coming. A. Truth of the matter is critical water shortages as advised by civil engineering and supported by (DFAT) Department of Foreign Affairs. B. My mandate is to look after the well-being of my constituents at Iama and to address any unnecessary burden imposed upon my community. ALLEGATION 3: New homes are allocated to close friends. A. Since my time as chairman from 2004, council now has a housing priority list that had never existed before. B. Any allocation of new homes is taken from that list based on priority needs and not on (councilor’s choice) and should be continued as such. C. Please take the time to seek out the information from the divisional manager and housing officer and no-one else at Iama, before you make up your mind, get two sides of the story first (if you will). ALLEGATION 4: Stealing from council A. I do not have any council property in my possession of which I took, but was given a fax/phone machine by council management endorsed by the full council as a token for my service. B. Since my time in council from 1997 to 2008 council has

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had unqualified (good) report and has gotten better each continuing year. C. I have never misappropriated council’s funds and have never been investigated by CJC/CMC. ALLEGATION 5: Council admin. staff are employed because they’re from the same church as me. A. Employment to council is not based on what church you’re in, but on the merits you have acquired. B. I do not participate in the employment process, councillors don’t have the power to hire or fire; it’s done through the CEO, HR management and relevant manager’s and divisional manager. C. The main thing is they put their hands up for the task... And not being a fence sitter. ALLEGATION 6: Council is corrupt, because of me. A.This allegation is unfounded, and is again based on ignorance, the fact of the matter is, it’s what council has inherited “the sins of the past”. B. Your answer is readily available if you would have asked the mayor or the CEO, and not listens to anyone else who has limited or no understanding of these changes. C. Someone said that Torres Strait is full of “dirty politics”. This statement is solely based on their personal agendas...for example; if you really listen to what they say and hear it, they would say one thing now and a week later the same thing but a complete opposite to what they have said before without any conscience explanations. That to me is instability and just going around full circle with no end in sight. ALLEGATION 7: Certain workers will lose their jobs, if I get elected A. On what grounds, it’s within the discretion of the CEO and relevant managers based on lack of performance, not complying to directions from senior management and continued substances abuses at the workplace to name a few. B. Because of the separation of powers, councilors have no roles in the management of the workforce, but on policy and decisions making only. C. Councillor’s don’t have the power to fire workers, unfair dismissal applies. ALLEGATION 8: Land allocation at (new subdivision) at Gaurab. A. A deed of agreement was signed by traditional owners, council and Native Title Office to

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let council utilize families lands for residential purposes only, and to address the issues of overcrowding and the priority needs in the community and (not necessarily family members takes priority). B. I was instrumental in speaking with elders and traditional owners for almost 3 years before an agreement was reached. C. A prominent elder had said, we give our land for the development of Iama build houses for those people who haven’t got any land too, we feel sorry for them. ALLEGATION 9: Waiting too long for houses, councillor doing nothing about it. A. I was successful of 7 of 15 communities submission to secure funds for 1 x 3 bedroom house and 2 x 4 bedroom townhouse of CBRC surplus funds. B. Joint government indigenous housing rollout, subjected to (ILUA) indigenous land use agreement being signed. C. Process is administered by project management, tendering etc! ALLEGATION 10. I be make mistakes. A.Don’t we all do, this is not a perfect world we live in, some may have more than others, living evidences walking around and some are still kept in the closets. B. One mistake does not make everything wrong? as much as many mistakes does not make one right. There are be more of these allegations out there, but i’ll settle for ten of the popular ones. I will conclude by saying to those individuals whose main zageth is idle gossips (gehman tok). I do notice that some of you do go to church, so i would encourage you with these words from the bible, if you have a bible please take time to read it, to help you to enlighten your mind, your soul and your spirit. Proverb 6:16-19 These are six things doth the lord hate; yea, seven are an abomination unto him: * A proud look * Lying tongue * Hands that shed innocent blood * Heart that deviseth wicked imaginations * Feet swift in running to mischief * False witness that speaketh lies * He/she that soweth discord amongst brethren Simeon (Walter) Makie Iamalaig Iama Ngau Lag

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A GREATER VOICE: Mura Kosker Sorority Management Committee and staff. The Committee met for a two-day workshop on Thursday Island, July 13 and 14.

Lack of elected female officials on councils is ‘just not good enough’ By MATT GARRICK HALF the population of the Torres Strait are underrepresented in public office, say leaders of a local women’s committee. President of the Mura Kosker Sorority Management Committee Regina Turner said the lack of elected female officials in the Torres Shire and the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council (TSIRC) is just not good enough. “The council’s are both 100 per cent male, whereas in previous terms there were at least one or two females there,” said Ms Turner. After holding a two-day workshop on Thursday Island over July 13 and 14, Mura Kosker members concluded there must be more done to improve Torres Strait women’s chances in running for local government positions. “We want to run leadership and government-training programs over the next three years, and prep them for campaigning for the next elections,” she said. Mayor of Torres Shire Pedro Stephen said there are often leadership programs happening, but it’s up to individuals to engage in them. “I’m available to give any advice. I’ll mentor anybody. My vision has always been to mentor the young ones coming through,” he said.

“I’ve seen women represented on the council at different times, and I encourage that. I think it’s the way forward. “I’m proud to say the appointment of our CEO Dalassa Yorkston [earlier this month] sets a very practical demonstration. The highest administration office in our region’s local government is held by a woman.” Mura Kosker, translating to ‘All Women Sisters’, is comprised of diverse leaders from the Torres Strait female community, including business women, a Kaurareg elder and a pastor. The workshop held on Thursday Island was Mura Kosker’s first session held with 10 newly elected committee members all together. The group holds its main meetings quarterly to plan programs and push ideas about how the region’s women can achieve success in many fields of industry. Ms Turner said members of Mura Kosker were at current self-funded. “This is all voluntary. These women are juggling their own personal and work times to be on this committee and meet our constitution,” she said. Mura Kosker plans to negotiate with employers of management committee members to billet for “special paid leave” to be granted to the volunteers for when they attend meetings.

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Have ideas about child care services in regional and remote areas? The Australian Government has announced a review of the Budget Based Funding (BBF) program. The program provides funding to around 330 child care services throughout Australia, primarily in regional and remote locations. The review is about supporting the fantastic work of child care educators and ensuring that services better meet your needs now and in the future. Your opinion counts and we want to hear your thoughts. Public meetings will be held from August until September in communities across Australia. A schedule of these meetings and a discussion paper explaining the BBF program and this review are available at: www.deewr.gov.au/bbfreview If you are unable to attend a meeting, please register your interest for a phone interview by sending a written submission to bbfreview@deewr.gov.au or Indigenous and Market Policy Team GPO Box 9880, C17MR3, Canberra City, ACT, 2601.

PEOPLE living on Cape York Peninsula will ben- Cape York Hospital and Health Board chair Scott McCahon, Health Minister efit from a new mobile Lawrence Springborg, principal dental officer Cape York Hospital and Health dental van. Service Shane Hearps and acting chief executive officer Cape York Hospital H e a l t h M i n i s t e r and Health Service Susan Turner with the new mobile dental van in Weipa. AG66292 Lawrence Springborg in spected the $580,000 ten-tonne van at Weipa recently. PS The new drover van will provide the necessary ANDER HEALTH SCHOLARSHI ISL IT RA ST ES RR TO D AN infrastructure for oral health services to be provided to AL ABORIGIN Cape York’s isolated communities. “We can take the drover to places where there is limHU ited or no local access to oral health services,” he said. V -XO\ & ORV HV 6H SWH PE HQ 2S %5 “Patients won’t have to travel so far for treatment. /( $ “The drover is kitted out just like a state of the art Pugg yH ARE YOU AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSON? dental surgery - except it’s on wheels. Mem unter Scho orial lar “There’s a dental chair, sterilisation area and recep` who is currently studying or wanting to study an undergraduate course in a health related Sche ship me tion desk and the inside is air-conditioned. field at TAFE or university < “There’s also an automatic awning to shade people ( $ 56 ` who needs financial assistance for study costs. waiting outside. You may be eligible for an Indigenous health scholarship worth up to $15 000 per year for full time study. “It is fully equipped to deal with all routine oral health services for patients of all ages in remote communities. Apply online at www.rcna.org.au It features automatic stabiliser legs to help create a level, stable working place even when parked on For more information on eligibility or how to apply for a scholarship: Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) uneven ground - which is really important for precise is funded by the Australian Government. dental work.” freecall 1800 688 628 RCNA, Australia’s peak professional nursing organisation, The 9.2m four-wheel-drive weighs 10,720kg and scholarships@rcna.org.au is proud to partner the Australian Government as the can be connected to on-site power or run using its 9 www.rcna.org.au fund administrator for this program. kVA generator. “The drover’s exterior features art by indigenous artist Riki Salam,” Mr Springborg said. Torres News 23 - 29 July 2012 Page 9

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Saturday’s (August 4) events involve the rodeo finals, Mud Rally finals, novelty horse events,wood chopping, tranditional dancing, side-show alley, free jumping castle for children under 6, and one of the highlights, the Fireworks. Gates open at 9am. To register for the Mud Rally, Talent Quest or to enquire about conducting a stall contact Aldene Reuben at NPARC Events(4069 3388) or email aldene.reuben@nparc.qld.gov .au The NPA Show is sponsored by Sea Swift, NPARC, TSRA. The images are scenes from previous NPA Shows which reflect the fun and excitement at the Show.

Lesson from Past to help Present By MARK COLLETTI “LATERAL violence” although it may seem like a technical term is a model that is almost older than you or me. Lateral violence has had many different names in many different cultures. In Canada when speaking about the Native American tradition, it is called the “Collective Soul Wound” in most other countries it is called trans-generational violence. All these terms come down to the same thing. For they all bring about a discussion. This is...what is lateral violence, and how does it affect our people? There are two types of violence we use for this conversation: vertical and lateral. Vertical violence is one which is seen for example in the colonization process. This is where violence is used to overcome a population in order to gain strength and power over them. Lateral violence can be seen once a people have experienced violence in a vertical way and then use this violence to hurt their own group. For example, ATSI people becoming emotionally or physically violent towards each other as a learnt behavior because of their experiences with violence in the past. This means that the past can sometimes dictate our present and

define our relationships with our friends, family and loved ones. It becomes a vicious cycle from grandparents who are emotionally violent to their children who are then violent to their children. So, we should not look at violence within our community as an individual problem but a problem within the community. Charly Waldorf, Emotional Well Being Team Leader at NPA Family and Community Services, believes that this theory can be a very interesting way of approaching his client work. “I look at emotional trauma or difficulties as unfinished business. I see the client in a holistic way, in that, I see them as an individual within their own field. “This means that I try to understand where the client is coming from by understanding his or her circumstances,” explained Waldorf in an interview. What Charly is explaining is that we all come from a place of learnt behavior and within indigenous culture everyone has had an experience with the colonisation process and its ongoing affects. What is suggested to do is to find a way to heal this wound and come to terms with what we already know. Charly explains that discussing this issue openly is the most important step to coming to terms with what has happened in the

past and what is repeating itself still. “My overwhelming desire is to raise awareness of issues of trans-generational trauma because awareness is the key to change.” What is important for everyone to recognize is the signs of lateral violence within the community. William Brian Butler, author of Zero Tolerance to Lateral Violence, explains that there are signs everywhere and it is important to act on them. Some of the signs of lateral violence within an individual can be non verbal innuendo, bullying, verbal affront, lack of openness etc where as within a group they can range from workplace bullying to the need to make someone prove their cultural worth. All these are signs, explains Butler, that laterals violence is present and that it must be healed in order for the indigenous people to begin healing the wounds of the past and moving towards the future. This is not an easy process however and it is understood that for as many generations that the violence is perpetrated you need as many generations for the healing. This is why the emotional well being team would like to start the healing process now by opening a dialogue with all those interested in discussing the issues of lateral violence and the healing of our community.

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BLACK FRIDAY THEME NIGHT AT SARPEYE CLUB THOUGH superstition warns us we shouldn’t go out on Friday the Thirteenth, plenty of brave locals took their chances at Black Friday Theme Night on July 13 at the

Sarpeye Club. Dressed up in the gear to cause fear, visitors to the club in TI’s Joint Defence Facility were anything but terrified, spending the night drinking

Ghoulish guests Stacey and Molly.

Hannah Lockhard, Cynthia Bunnell, Geoff Lewis and Jennie Potter wear black, and drink blue.

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blue cocktails and yakking with mates. Surely the most-fearful faces would’ve appeared the next morning, as the party-goers fended off their frightful hangovers.

Callum Hart was the straight shooter behind the bar.

Ghastly joker Nathan Hoddy and vicious vampire Nikolas Smith welcomed those brave enough to venture to the bar.

Careful, John Marrington and Adam Leatherbarrow! Freddy Krueger is coming up Thorn between two roses: Raine Telford, Glen Harrex and Keirra Girvan. behind you!

Friday the Thirteenth’s ‘Jason’ and friends: Colin Pearson, The kooky get spooky: Lou, Sunni, Wah Wah and Vince Georgie Herbert and Kris Mangalsdorf.

Charmaine Zitha, Clayton Newlove and the Dark Angel came as themselves.

T.I. Show final night - 13 july

PHOTOS by MATT GARRICK and COREY BOUSEN

LEFT: Daynie Seriat (8 years-old), shared a big smile and a giggle with her niece, Carlee Phinamae Seriat (20 months-old). ABOVE LEFT: The dodgem cars had everyone smiling. ABOVE RIGHT: Kazu was pretty relaxed as he took in the sites of the show.

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Dosena Mabo and Ronald Waia.

Local kids enjoy the bubbles.

Lani Banu, 2 years-old, used her magic wand to summon up the fireworks.

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Shire history Councillors for the Torres Shire (left to right), Willie Wigness, Allan Ketchell, Yen Loban, John Abednego, and Mayor Pedro Stephen (front), were on hand on Tuesday, 17 July, to witness Dalassa Yorkston sign her employment contract to finalise her appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Ms Yorkston is the first indigenous, local woman to hold the role.

Seaman Dan and some of his fans

New Thursday Island Post Mistress Natalie Kuwajima, learning on the job.

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MANY thanks to Paula Morrison (second from right) for sending in this picture of Torres Strait legend Seaman Dan from the Cairns Ukulele Festival on 8 July. “Uncle Seaman was the guest artist and really wooed the audience (as always),” Paula said. Also with Uncle Seaman is TI’s Karen Burke (left) and Pat Lynas, who currently lives in Port

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Douglas but who has worked on TI previously. Paula got to know Uncle Seaman pretty well during her 12 months in the Torres Strait, where she was having an extended

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Baby Robert Jack (RJ), pictured with mum Alison, is the latest edition to TI’s Kelly family. Born a healthy 10 pounds, six ounces at the Cairns Base Hospital on 22 May, father Maza is pleased another son has joined the male ranks, providing

stopover from her sailing trip to Darwin. “I worked at the Wongai where Uncle Seaman performed each Wednesday, and used to pick him up and drop him off each week,” Paula said.

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brother Elijah (7) with some welcome reinforcement. The Kelly sisters, Azali (8), Taiherra (6), Talia-J (4) and Lizzy-Tay (2), however, love their new baby brother so much that he finds it hard to sleep lying down because he’s used to being nursed all the time.

THURSDAY Island has a new Post Mistress, Natalie Kuwajima, 44, who has bought the franchise to operate the local post office. Thursday Island Post Office was previously operated by the Australia Post corporate entity, with the move to a franchise model involving a few changes, including a decision by Australia Post to no longer house staff behind the post office. “We run the post office as our own business now. We’re overseen by Australia Post but the business itself is run by us,” Ms Kuwajima explained. The mother-of-two will be joined by her partner Wayne Solis, 50, although the current plan is for him to work elsewhere on TI, using his contracting skills. Ms Kuwajima is totally new to the postal business and hasn’t even enjoyed the benefits of the usual

six-week training course offered by Australia Post to new franchisees. “It’s on the job training,” the busy postmistress says, who moved to Thursday Island at the start of July from Townsville. As she continues to find her feet over the coming weeks, Ms Kuwajima says the business will “revert to a normal post office”. Staff at the TI Post Office have been offered their existing jobs under the new franchise arrangement although they will now be responsible for finding their own accommodation on the island. A spokesperson from Australia Post in Melbourne told Torres News that all staff, including Ms Kuwajima, will no longer be provided housing on Thursday Island, although there are no current plans by Australia Post to sell its T.I. accommodation properties.

Moa man familiar face in Far North By ALF WILSON MOA Islander Rupia Tom has become one of the best-known Torres Strait men in north Queensland in his role of a security officer. For many years Mr Tom has worked in security at many of Townsville’s biggest events including the Townsville Show, the Cultural Fest, Stable on the Strand, and many family events at Strand Park. One of his trademarks is his cheesy smile and Mr Tom is a big man with a big heart. The Torres News saw Mr Tom at the Townsville Show from 29 June to 2 July and he is a proud Torrs Rupia Tom and his broad smile at the Strait Islander man. “My family is from Moa and Townsville Show. there has been many people from the he said. TSI islands here at the Show.” Mr Mr Tom has also worked as a ComTom also has been a security officer munity Patrol Officer during which at numerous All Blacks rugby league time he came into contact with many carnivals including the Bindal one held Torres Strait Islander people living in later in the year. north Queensland’s biggest city. “At the events I work on security “I like my life here and meeting all at I meet lots of relatives and at one of the people. So many Torres Strait recently I came across Murray Islander Islanders live in Townsville and also Potepa Captain who is my cousin,” Cairns,” he said. Torres News 23 - 29 July 2012 Page 13

Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh Marine Studies

zĞĂƌ ϭϮ DĂƌŝŶĞ ĂŶĚ ƋƵĂƟĐ WƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ

dŚŝƐ ƚĞƌŵ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ ϭϮ D W ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƐƚƵĚLJŝŶŐ ͚ ůĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ ^ŚŝƉďŽĂƌĚ ^ĂĨĞƚLJ͕͛ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ĐŽƵƌƐĞ ĨŽƌ ĂŶLJŽŶĞ ǁŝƐŚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƵŶĚĞƌƚĂŬĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĂďŽĂƌĚ Ă ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ǀĞƐƐĞů͘ dŚĞ ͚ĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ͛ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ƐŽ ĨĂƌ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ĮŐŚƟŶŐ ĮƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƐŝŐŶĂůůŝŶŐ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͘ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁĞƌĞ ƐŚŽǁŶ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ƵƐĞ ĮƌĞ ĞdžƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞƌƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ YůĚ &ŝƌĞ ĂŶĚ ZĞƐĐƵĞ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ dŚƵƌƐĚĂLJ /ƐůĂŶĚ ^ƚĂƟŽŶ ƵŶĚĞƌ ĐŽŶƚƌŽůůĞĚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ĂůƐŽ ŚĂĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞ Ă ŵĂƌŝŶĞ ĚŝƐƚƌĞƐƐ ŇĂƌĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů͛Ɛ ŽǀĂů ĂŌĞƌ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ƉĞƌŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƐĞĂƌĐŚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐĐƵĞ ĂŐĞŶĐŝĞƐ͘

Year 11 Marine Studies

The year 11 students have been studying snorkelling this term. This unit covers both the theory and ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ŽĨ ƐĂĨĞ ƐŶŽƌŬĞůůŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐůĂƐƐƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƐǁŝŵŵŝŶŐ ƉŽŽů͘ Ɛ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŚƵŵĂŶ physiology students have explored the structures ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌƚ͕ ůƵŶŐƐ͕ ĞLJĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƌƐ͘ KĨ ĐŽƵƌƐĞ ŽďƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ƚŚĞƐĞ ŽƌŐĂŶƐ ŝŶ Ă ƚĞdžƚŬ Žƌ Ă ƉůĂƐƟĐ ŵŽĚĞů ŝƐ ŶĞǀĞƌ ŐŽŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĐŽŵƉĞƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŝƐƐĞĐƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂů ƚŚŝŶŐ͘ tŚĂƚ ďĞƩĞƌ ǁĂLJ ƚŽ ƐƉĞŶĚ LJŽƵƌ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĂŶ ŝŶŇĂƟŶŐ Ă ƐŚĞĞƉ͛Ɛ ůƵŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŶ ĚŝƐƐĞĐƟŶŐ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ĮŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďƌŽŶĐŚŝŽůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ structures inside!

Year 12 Marine Studies

dŚĞ LJĞĂƌ ϭϮ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŽĨ researching possible aquaculture systems to be used in the Torres Strait. Whilst ƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƉŽƌƟŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĮŶĚŝŶŐƐ͕ ƚŚĞLJ ƚŽŽ ĂƌĞ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ŝŶ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĂů ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů͛Ɛ ĂƋƵĂĐƵůƚƵƌĞ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝƐ ŝŶ ĨƵůů ƐǁŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ϭϰ ĨƌĞƐŚǁĂƚĞƌ ZĞĚĐůĂǁ ĐƌĂLJĮƐŚ ďĞŝŶŐ ŵŽŶŝƚŽƌĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ďLJ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ ϭϮƐ͘ &ĞĞĚŝŶŐ ƟŵĞ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ĚŝĞƚ ŽĨ ƉŽƚĂƚŽ͕ ĐĂƌƌŽƚ͕ ƉĞĂƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽƌŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZĞĚĐůĂǁ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĂƌĞ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ŽĨ ĐŽŶƐƵŵŝŶŐ Ă ƚŚŝƌĚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ďŽĚLJ ǁĞŝŐŚƚ ŝŶ ĨŽŽĚ ĞĂĐŚ ĚĂLJ͊

Page 14 Torres News 23 - 29 July 2012

Poruma Ngurpay Lag hŶĚĞƌ ϴ͛Ɛ ĂLJ ĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ dŚĞ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŽĨ WŽƌƵŵĂ /ƐůĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJĞĚ Ă ĨƵŶ ĮůůĞĚ ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ ŽŶ tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ ϭϯƚŚ :ƵŶĞ͕ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŶŐ hŶĚĞƌ ϴ͛Ɛ ĚĂLJ͘ dŚĞ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ǁĂƐ ŚĞůĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ WŽƌƵŵĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ,Ăůů ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ WŽƌƵŵĂ EŐƵƌƉĂLJ >ĂŐ ƐƚĂī ĂŶĚ DŽŶƚĞƐƐŽƌŝ ^ƚƌĂŝƚ ^ƚĂƌƚ ƐƚĂī͘

ŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ĞŶũŽLJĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŵĂŶLJ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ĨĂĐĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ͕ ƐĞĂ ĂŶŝŵĂů ĐŽůůĂŐĞ͕ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ͕ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƉůĂLJ͕ ŽďƐƚĂĐůĞ ĐŽƵƌƐĞ ĂŶĚ ƉůĂLJ ĚŽƵŐŚ͘ ƐĂƵƐĂŐĞ ƐŝnjnjůĞ ĐŽŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů ũŽŝŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂůů ƚŽ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŚĞ ĨŽŽĚ͘ dŚĂŶŬ LJŽƵ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŵĂŶLJ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ǁŚŽ ŚĞůƉĞĚ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚŝƐ ĚĂLJ Ă ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ŽŶĞ͘ ůů ƚŚĞ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ůĞŌ ƚŚĞ ŚĂůů ǁŝƚŚ ďĞůůŝĞƐ ĨƵůů͕ ƐŵŝůĞƐ ŽŶ ĨĂĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƌƚǁŽƌŬ ŝŶ ŚĂŶĚ͘

zƌ ϭϬ͛Ɛ ŝŵ ,ŝŐŚ ĨŽƌ DƵƐŝĐ

Respect for self equals high standards! zƌ ϭϬ WĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ ƌƚ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ƐŚŽǁĞĚ ǁŚĂƚ ƚŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ŵĂĚĞ ŽĨ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ ůĂƐƚ ǁĞĞŬ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ dĞƌŵ dǁŽ ĞdžĂŵ ǁŝƚŚ ǀĞƌLJ ŚŝŐŚ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ dŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ dĞƌŵ dǁŽ͕ ƚŚĞ zƌ ϭϬ WĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ ƌƚ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĚŝǀĞĚ ŚĞĂĚ ĮƌƐƚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ŽĨ ƐĐĂůĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŽƌĚ ǁƌŝƟŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ĂŶ ĞĂƐLJ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ͕ ƐŽ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐƵůƚƐ ǁĞƌĞ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ Ͳ KƵƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ϭϳ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ ƌƚƐ ĐůĂƐƐ͕ ϴϴй ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ĂŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƚŚĞŽƌLJ ĞdžĂŵ ĂŶĚ ĮǀĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ϭϬϬй ŽĨ ŵĂƌŬƐ͘ tĞůů ĚŽŶĞ zƌ ϭϬ dĂŐĂŝ ͊

Torres News

23 - 29 July 2012 Page 15

THURSDAY 26

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:00 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year: (*Season Final*) - Hamish & Andy have taken their misplaced sense of adventure to all corners of the Globe, and now it’s Europe’s turn. Broadcast from a disused pub in London, Hamish & Andy will be there to revel in Europe’s weird and wonderful pastimes, be it bus pulling, ice swimming or dropping in to a festival of snails! 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Vengeance Formulation 9:30 The NRL Footy Show 11:15 The AFL Footy Show 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Morning Light” (PG l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away - Lottie learns the truth about her brother’s death and Darcy asks Bianca if she’s Heath’s girlfriend. Meanwhile, Brax takes control of the messed-up drug deal. 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Criminal Minds 10:00 Grey’s Anatomy: “Let The Bad Times Roll” - The residents agonise over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams. Arizona’s close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help. 11:00 Private Practice 12:00 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 On Thin Ice 2:30 A Son’s Sacrifice 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Last Bedu of Petra & Wadi Rum 6:00 Barbados At The Races 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Sicily Unpacked: A new kind of travel series with an appetite for the artistic and culinary delights of this unique island. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli have both been coming to Sicily separately for years but now they’re teaming up to see if they can get even more from their beloved island. 8:40 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Sri Lanka 8:30 One Born Every Minute USA 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 A Lady’s Guide To Brothels 12:10 Movie: “Partners” (MA a,s,n) In French. 18-year-olds Vincent and Rebecca meet at a cybercafe and it is love at first sight. Two months later, Vincent’s dead body is fished out of the Rhone River and Rebecca has disappeared. Inspector Hervé Cagan and his partner, Karine Mangin, are placed in charge of the investigation. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Photo Finish 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “And Now For Something Completely Different” (CC) 2:00 Ancient Megastructures 3:00 Ancient Megastructures 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs: Sussex 6:50 Minuscule: The Wild Bunch 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL: It’s down to the final two. Who will win? The final all-singing, all-dancing bake-off will see Bazza and Martine facing their final challenge to become Australia’s first KareokeCook 8:30 Silent Witness: Fear Part 2 - Leo is determined to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of Eve Gilston. Nikki and Harry track down the nun who performed the exorcism but are shocked by what they find. 9:30 Taggart: Local Hero - DS Jackie Reid is taken with a local hero hiding a violent past even though he’s a suspect in the murder of a man found hanged in a local housing estate playground. 10:20 Lateline 10:55 Penn And Teller: Fool Us 11:40 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Gorilla Experiment - Sheldon takes on his greatest challenge when he attempts to help Penny understand Leonard’s work, and Wolowitz becomes jealous when Leonard starts hanging out with his new girlfriend. 7:30 Friday Night Football: St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm 9:30 Friday Night Football: Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans 11:30 Movie: “Dirty Harry” (AV v,a) - Clint Eastwood stars as “Dirty” Harry Callaghan, a police inspector who receives criticism for his brutal handling of criminals. He is assigned to track down a sniper who is terrorising San Francisco after he promises to kill a black man and a priest if the city doesn’t give him one hundred thousand dollars. 1:30 The Avengers: Fear Merchants 2:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Danoz Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:30 2012 London Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony

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 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Natalie and Brax become closer, Lottie decides to go with her mother and Dex and April decide to move in together. 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Essendon v Hawthorn 11:00 Movie: “Out Of Time” (M v,l,s) - Matt Lee Whitlock is chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida. He’s respected by his peers and loved by his community. But when Banyan Key is shocked by a double homicide, everything Matt Lee thought he knew starts to unravel, and he finds himself in a race against time to solve the murders before he himself falls under suspicion.... because all the evidence points to him. 1:35 House Calls To The Rescue 2:30 Room For Improvement 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Andre Rieu: Songs From My Heart 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Puppetmaker 6:00 Barbados At The Races 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Breaking the Ice - Jonathan Dimbleby explores sixteen thousand kilometres of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring countries. Jonathan begins his journey in Murmansk, in the far north-west corner of Russia, before heading to the shores of the White Sea and the earliest signs of human habitation. 8:30 A History of Scotland: God’s Chosen People - Neil Oliver presents this landmark series charting the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. 9:35 As It Happened: Jesse Owens 10.35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Love In A Puff” (M s,l) After Hong Kong implements an indoor smoking ban, an impulsive seven-day affair begins between two people who meet at a popular gathering spot for office smokers. 12:55 Kurt Wallander: The Cellist 2:40 Watherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 The Cook And The Chef: Fabulous Figs 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Toy Soldiers 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us 2:40 Big Ideas Sampler: Perth Writers Festival: The Endless Multiplying Banality Of Politics 3:00 Movie: “The Story Of GI Joe” (PG) 4:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 5:00 The Wonder Years: Hisoshima Mon Frere 5:25 Walk On The Wild Side 5:55 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Hot And Cold 6:25 Audrey’s Kitchen: Mango Chicken Salad 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise - (Final) Dwayne ends up embroiled in a murder investigation when a piece of incriminating evidence is found at the scene of the crime. 8:30 Kidnap And Ransom 9:20 Hustle 10:20 United States Of Tara: The Family Portrait - Tara hopes to reconnect with her family through her latest art project, a family portrait, while Max tries to separate himself from Pammy. 10:45 United States Of Tara: Open House 11:15 Rage Guest Programmer (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)

6:00 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 Getaway 11:00 Children’s Programs 1:30 Pyramid 2:00 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Encore 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 1 - Join host Karl Stefanovic from Nine’s studios in the International Broadcast Centre at Stratford Olympic Park for the first day of competition. Events include, swimming, cycling, rowing, archery, fencing, judo, shooting, and weightlifting. 11:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 1 - Events include rowing and weightlifting with gold medals to be decided in cycling, swimming, archery, fencing, judo, shooting and women’s weightlifting. 1:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 1 - Ken Sutcliffe takes over the hosting on Day One. Gold medals to be decided in cycling, swimming, archery, fencing, judo, shooting and women’s weightlifting.

6:00 Stitch! 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Castaway 11:00 Master Raindrop 11:30 Legend Of Enyo 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Australia Smashes Guinness World Records 1:00 Outsourced 1:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 18: Geelong v Adelaide 4:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 18: GWS v Collingwood 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 18: Gold Coast v Sydney 10:30 Border Security 11:00 Movie: “The River Wild” (M v,l) - For a vacation, Gail, a white water rafting guide is accompanying her young son and workaholic husband on a river trip to work through their marital troubles. But their problems take a back seat when they encounter some rafters in trouble. After saving one rafter from drowning, they discover that the men are murderous fugitives using the river as an escape route. Kidnapped by the killers, Gail is forced to leave her husband behind and guide the villains through the ‘Gauntlet’. 1:30 Movie: “Greenberg” (MA s,d) Roger Greenberg is single, fortyish and deliberately doing nothing. In an attempt to restart his life, he agrees to housesit for his brother in LA where things start falling into place. 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 A Film and Its Era: Notorious 3:20 Milos Forman Taking Off in America 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Mythbusters: Young Scientist Special 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Massive Moves: Minnesota Family 8:00 Massive Moves: Million Dollar Mansion 8:30 RocKwiz - Special guest this week is five-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ziggy Marley, who emerges from behind the red curtains to perform with the RocKwiz Orkestra 9:20 Movie: “Gainsbourg” (M) - Eric Elmosnino delivers a memorable performance as French musician Serge Gainsbourg in this inspiring biopic by debut director Joann Sfar. . Winner of three César Awards in 2011, including Best Actor and Best First Film. (In French) 11:35 Movie: “Fermat’s Room” - (M l) Four prominent mathematicians are invited to a location in the country on the pretext of solving a great mathematical problem. The room in which they find themselves turns out to be a trap that will crush them if they do not discover in time who it is that wishes to murder them. 1:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Courage 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Walk On The Wild Side 2:00 Death In Paradise 3:00 Opera Australia: La Boheme 5:00 Nature’s Great Events: The Great Salmon Run 5:55 Antiques Master 6:25 Audrey’s Kitchen: Pasta With Smoked Salmon 6:30 Compass: Dinner In Kellyville 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs Revisited: Weald Of Kent 8:15 Dream Build 8:30 Birdsong - As Stephen Wraysford fights in the terrifying trenches of northern France, he is haunted by memories of Isabelle Azaire, the woman with whom he had an illicit affair before the war. 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell 10:30 Race To London 11:00 Movie: “Family Plot” (PG) - When a wealthy woman hires a phoney psychic and a con man to find her missing heir, the results are diabolical, deadly, and laugh out loud funny. 12:55 Movie: “Penny Serenade” (PG) - A perfect married couple overcome by grief are unable to comfort each other, and find themselves on the brink of divorce. 2:55 Rage

6:00 2012 London Olympic Games - Day 1 9:00 London Gold 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 London Gold 4:00 Sunday Football: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 2 - Day 2 of competition from London and Karl Stefanovic begins our coverage on a day that will produce 14 gold medals in swimming, cycling, diving, archery, weightlifting, judo and fencing. This session may include: Men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay, Women’s 100m backstroke, Women’s 100m breaststroke, Men’s 100m backstroke, Women’s 400m freestyle, lightweight Women’s double sculls, Men’s lightweight double sculls, Women’s gymnastics, Women’s hockey, Men’s basketball, equestrian, Women’s road cycling, Women’s shooting, Men’s men’s lightweight and welterweights, sailing, canoe slalom and Men’s water polo. 11:30 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 2 - Medal decisions - in archery it’s the women’s team gold at Lords, the lightweights and welterweights are in the boxing ring, and sabre is the weapon of choice in the men’s fencing gold medal match. 1:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 2

6:00 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6:30 Jake and The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Queensland Weekender 1:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 18: Port Adelaide v Fremantle 4:30 Dinner Date 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:35 Law & Order: LA - When a group of thieves target the homes of young Hollywood stars, the detectives soon discover there is more to the crimes than meets the eye. 11:30 Serial Killers: Monster Of Belgium - The case of Marc Dutroux is one of the most shocking in Belgian history. While the crimes themselves are stomach churning, the inadequacy of the Belgian justice system could also be considered scandalous in the wake of the investigation. 12:30 Sons and Daughters 1:00 Special: Yindi - The Last Koala? 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:30 Al Jazeera News 3:30 Beethoven For All - The Documentary 4:30 Salam Cafe 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Russian Icebreaker 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Big Bang in Tunguska - What caused the largest explosion in human history? An asteroid? A UFO crash? 8.30 Inside Nature’s Giants: Sperm Whale Special 9.55 Versailles: Louis XV, The Dark Sun - This docu-drama looks at the life of King Louis XV of France. Louis enjoyed a favourable reputation at the beginning of his reign, but despite his intelligence and openness, he remained largely uninterested in politics or ruling. 11:40 Movie: “Kissed By Winter” (M a) - Following her son’s death, Victoria moves to a small community to work as a doctor at the local clinic. She attempts to forget and move on with her life but finds it impossible when a local boy is found dead in the snow, and Victoria must tell the boy’s parents. Police quickly explain it as an accident but Victoria finds that something sinister is at play. 1:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Collectors 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Rivers And Life 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Antiques Master 2:30 Jennfier Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs: Amersham 6:50 Miniscule: The Stubborn Spider 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Trial And Retribution: Tracks 1:05 Movie: “The Senator Was Indiscreet” (G) - Melvin G. Ashton is a US senator who wants to be President. His secret weapon - a diary documenting every shady deal his party’s made for 35 years. 2:25 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield

6:00 2012 London Olympic Games - Day 2 9:00 London Gold 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 London Gold 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 6:50 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 3 - Karl Stefanovic brings viewers all the action from Day 3 of competition. Today 12 gold medals are decided in gymnastics, swimming, synchronised diving, shooting, fencing, weightlifting and judo. This session may include: Women’s 200m individual medley, Women’s 200m freestyle, Men’s 200m butterfly, Women’s gymnastics, Women’s double sculls, Men’s four, Men’s hockey, equestrian, Men’s 10m air rifle qualifying round, weightlifting, judo, sailing, Men’s flyweight, lightheavyweight, canoe slalom and Women’s basketball. 11:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 3 - Ken Sutcliffe takes over the hosting duties as another sensational day of Olympic action unfolds from London. There will be semi-finals in the women’s 200m freestyle, men’s 200m butterfly, and Stephanie Rice in the women’s 200m individual medley. 1:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 3

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Stolen Youth” (M s,a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 All For Kids 4.00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away -Brax confronts Casey about helping their dad target Ruby. Natalie and Brax deal with the fallout of sleeping together. And Harvey uses work to shut Roo out. 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 11:30 30 Rock: The Return Of Avery Jessup - Jack suspects Avery was unfaithful while overseas when she is seemingly unmoved by news of his indiscretions. Liz embraces her role as breadwinner much to Criss’s mortification. 12:00 Special: Sexiest Titles 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Imrovement 4:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Little Jerusalem” 2:40 Standing Start 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Red Skin 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Mini Myth Mayhem 8:30 Man vs Wild: Cape Wrath, Scotland 9:30 Shameless - It’s a black day on the Chatsworth estate when Paddy Maguire is returned in a coffin. While the residents grieve, Leticia dares Aiden to break in and take a photo of the body - but they’re in for a rude shock. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:30 SOS: Cockatoo 1:00 Entourage: Malibooty - Billy submits Medellin to the Cannes Film Festival, leading Eric - who thinks the film needs work to worry that it will get rejected. Drama rekindles an old flame, and brings Turtle in as his wingman. Vince gets in over his head in Malibu 1:30 Entourage: Sorry, Harvey 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 The Prime Ministers’ National Treasures 10:30 Australia’s Prime Ministers 11:00 My Place 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Grand Designs 2:50 Miniscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team 6:50 Miniscule: A Snails Dream 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Race To London 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Three Men In A Boat: The Best Bits 9:30 QI: Flotsam 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Jeanette Winterson - Jeanette Winterson won Britain’s major first novel award with Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit. Some 18 books and 25 years on comes the non-fiction version of that same bizarre childhood. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Britain From Above: Untamed Britain 1:35 Henry VIII: Mind Of A Tyrant: Prince 2:30 Football: VFL: Frankston vs Casey Scorpions 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Count Us In 10:15 Maths Shorts 10:20 Being Me 10:40 My Great Big Adventure 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Three Men In A Boat: The Best Bits 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:05 Country House Rescue: Pen Y Lan Hall 6:50 Miniscule: The Winter Of Our Discontent 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Intelligence 8:30 Gruen Sweat 9:15 Randling 9:45 Would I Lie To You? 10:15 At The Movies: Ennio Morricone In Conversation 10:45 Lateline 11:20 The Business 11:45 The Librarians: This Little Piggy - With the official library opening only a week away, Frances feverishly regains control of her domain as Adrian Green, a big wig from the Library Association, arrives to assess Christine 12:15 Movie: “Dementia 13” - An eerie thriller, set in a creepy castle in Ireland, where members of an Irish family are killed by an axe murderer one-by-one... 1:30 The 10 Conditions Of Love 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 18

6:00 2012 London Olympic Games - Day 3 9:00 London Gold 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 London Gold 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 6:50 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 4 - Karl Stefanovic hosts Day 4 of competition from London. Fifteen gold medals are up for grabs today in swimming, gymnastics, equestrian, shooting, judo, diving, canoe/kayak, weightlifting and fencing. This session may include: Men’s 100m freestyle, Women’s 200m butterfly, Men’s 200m breaststroke, Men’s 200m freestyle relay, eventing gold in equestrian, repechages in the Women’s double sculls, Men’s fours, lightweight Women’s double sculls, lightweight Men’s double sculls and the Women’s eight, Men’s basketball, Men’s skeet, Men’s canoe single and Men’s light flyweight and welterweight. 11:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 4 - Rowing and swimming top the bill as Ken Sutcliffe returns to the host’s chair in London. 1:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 4

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Crimes Of Passion: Sleepwalker” 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Heath and Bianca’s plans leave Darcy on the outer. Brax considers helping Casey play Danny. 7:30 Once Upon A Time 8:30 Winners & Losers: Twists Of Fete - It’s the annual hospital fete fundraiser, but the fun and games are tainted for Sophie when rival student, Spencer, accuses her of receiving biased treatment because of her relationship with Doug and also of having bought her way back into medicine. 9:30 World’s Strictest Parents 10:30 Fairly Legal 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Running Home” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 Toy Box 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Bianca tells Heath to sort things out with his daughter. April and Dex make a persuasive moving-out presentation. And John surprises Gina and Jett’s case worker with a change of plans. 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 11:30 Parks And Recreation: End Of The World - A cult predicting the end of the world reserves a park, Leslie becomes jealous when another woman takes interest in Ben, Tom throws a huge party for the closing of Entertainment 7Twenty, and Andy and April try to do something stupid. 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

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6:00 2012 London Olympic Games - Day 4 9:00 London Gold 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our lives 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 London Gold 5:30 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 5 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 6:50 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 5 - Karl Stefanovic sets the scene as Day 5 of competition gets underway at London 2012. This session may include: Men’s quad sculls semifinals, Women’s 100m freestyle, Men’s 200m backstroke, Women’s 200m breaststroke, Men’s 200m individual medley, Women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay, the Aussie Opals take on Brazil, Women’s individual time trial in cycling, Women’s pistol, judo, Men’s boxing and canoe slalom. 11:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 5 - Ken Sutcliffe takes over the chair in the early hours of the morning. There are four gold medals at the pool with Australia’s James Magnusson a red-hot chance. And the world’s finest gymnasts show their skills as they battle for the all-around gold. 1:00 2012 London Olympic Games: Day 5

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CROSSWORD No. 108

SUDOKU No. 108

Your  Lucky 

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may be considering the idea of going on a diet. Make sure to do your research: you may need to wait for a couple of weeks until you start if you want the effects to last. Romance. The Moon presently in your sign will make this an excellent time for an intimate discussion. Don’t let nerves get in the way of saying what you want.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t be so keen to make a decision that you miss an important detail. You will need to take some time to consider all of the options before proceeding. Romance. Don’t let your partner nag you too much. This time, a firm stance may be more effective than just giving in.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FOR KIDS

Try not to bring up any topics which have caused problems in the past. It is not worth opening up old wounds: leave the past in the past. Romance. Don’t allow money worries to come between you and your partner. It is possible that you will have to make some difficult compromises: there will have to be a little more give-and-take.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Your powers of intuition will be working well this week. The solution that you are looking for will come more easily if you don’t try too hard to analyse the situation and just let the answer find you. Romance. Your ability to influence the people around you will help you to get what you need. Make sure that you are subtle, however: pushing too hard could have the opposite effect.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You may need to be a little more flexible. Your present problems will not improve unless you are able to “change tack” a little. Trying to see things from someone else’s eyes will give you a better perspective. Romance. This will be a very good week for romance, provided you don’t lose patience with your partner. Be open and communicative and make sure you’re giving them the attention they need.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Your partner may want to go somewhere that doesn’t interest you. A compromise will be easy, so long as you are flexible. The result will benefit both of you in the long run. Romance. You will have a good week for romance. However, an unresolved issue could make problems if it is not swiftly dealt with.

FINDWORD No. 108 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You may become a little insecure because of something that your partner says. Don’t let it affect you too much however: they have your best interests at heart. Romance. You will become very frustrated if you don’t get what you want. You will be unwilling to compromise, even on the details. You may alienate someone close to you.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Ceres is in good aspect this week, so you may want to “nurture” your partner a little more than usual. Perhaps this week would be a good time to suggest a trip. Romance. Don’t promise your partner anything unless you are sure that you can deliver the goods. They will see right through insincerity.

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PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You may need to give in a little more than you would like. Don’t allow yourself to be too stubborn: you will need to compromise on an issue that is very important to you. Romance. Your love-life is going well in general at the moment, but this week will be a little slack. Don’t worry if you are feeling a little bored at the moment.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A person that you have never spoken to before may seem to know something about you. This will be worth exploring further. Romance. You will be in a very serious mood this week. This will be a good time for making any important decisions which you have been uncertain about. You will be able to think very clearly.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Love doesn’t make

the world go round; love is what makes

the ride worthwhile

SOLUTIONS No. 108

This will be a very good time for trying out new ideas. A suggestion which seems strange will actually be very practical. Keep an open mind and you may find out something interesting! Romance. A person whom you have not seen for many months will suddenly be back in your life. However, they may have changed in the interim.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) An extremely frank conversation with a friend will surprise you. You will be amazed at how much has been going on behind your back. It is essential that you not get too defensive. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be put off course by an unkind remark. Any insecurity that you are feeling right now will pass soon.

–Elizabeth Browning

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Stingrays, crocs are right at home in Canberra By MATT GARRICK THE STINGRAY, a traditional totem of the Torres Strait, doesn’t seem to have much in common with the nation’s cold capital, Canberra. Nor, for that matter, do crocodiles, mud crabs or reef heron. But they’re there all the same, as part of a major new exhibition of contemporary Indigenous sculpture that opened on July 12 at the National Museum of Australia. The museum will play host to the exhibition, titled Menagerie, from July until October 14, 2012. Menagerie features culturally-significant sculpture works by celebrated Torres Strait artists Ken Thaiday, from Erub (Darnley Island), and Dennis Nona, from Badu. Their pieces will stand amongst wild and wonderful animal sculptures, constructed by 33 established and upand-coming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Alisa Duff, Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program at the National Museum of Australia, said these sculptural animals are linked to the artists’ totemic

Badu Island artist Dennis Nona, whose sculpture Gubuka (Stingrays) is on display at the exhibition ‘Menagerie’ at the National Museum of Australia. identities, their environments and daily lives. “Through the creation process, the artists share with us their cultural knowledge, expressions of identity and connections to country,” she said. One such artist is Dennis Nona, currently in Cairns and working at Canopy Artspace.

Gubuka (Stingrays) by Dennis Nona, 2008. Mr Nona will be displaying his 2008 artwork titled ‘Gubuka (Stingrays)’, created from bronze and aluminium with pearl shell inlay. The work features two stingrays, one brown, called Tupmul, and a silver Manta Ray. Mr Nona said Tupmul is his major totem for Badu. “These are powerful parts of our culture, our messages,” he told the Torres News. He said the exhibition will showcase to southern audiences the spiritual beliefs and deep symbolism Torres Strait Islanders can read from the actions of native animals. “When we see animals doing unusual behaviour, say, a shark isn’t eating, or if a bird comes and sits on our boat and starts to sing, we take these behaviours, things which don’t normally happen, as a sign of good or bad news,” he explained. Mr Nona, who is currently preparing artworks to be shown at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) from August 17 to 19, said these symbols occur throughout Indigenous cultures of the Pacific. “Aboriginals on the mainland have similar beliefs, as do Melanesians. Animals display important spiritual messages to help know what’s going on at home,” he said. Andrew Sayers, Director of the National Museum of Australia, said the love of animals is a universal quality which unites all Australians. “I am sure this exhibition will speak to everyone who sees it, no matter what their age or background,” said Mr Sayers. The artists featured in Menagerie were selected from every state and territory by curators Nicole Foreshew and Brian Parkes, who have said they were looking to expose the richness and breadth of contemporary Indigenous culture in Australia.

Dreams of youth come alive in the NPA THE NPA, with a population of fewer than 2000 people and five, small communities, may seem like a place where youths’ dreams go to die. However, this is the opposite of the truth. The amount of talent coming from these small communities is seen more and more and NPAFACS (NPA Family and Community Services) is proud to have worked with one of its finest over the past weeks. Tre Riddle, a local from Umagico, has been heavily involved in a plethora of community projects over the past months, be it from dressing up as Condoman and supporting safe sex in the community, to contributing a central theme for the mural painting at IBIS, to most recently writing a song about domestic violence for the NPAFACS. Tre, not only easy to work with is a passionate young man who is Umagico’s Tre Riddle has been active dedicated to promoting messages of in many community projects in recent peace and healing across the NPA. months. His inspiring words can be seen Speaking in an interview, Tre said: at the new IBIS mural in Bamaga, “I would always borrow my uncle’s quoting his song about domestic guitar, or other instruments that were violence: “No more silence, Domestic hanging around the house. violence, has got to be addresses.” “Whenever I was learning new This song was recorded by NPAinstruments my mom would help me FACS Media Mark Colletti and practice”. directed by the Healing Centre’s Tre feels like his messages will Community Educator Joelle Peters be heard by the community and that and later engineered in Melbourne people will start to reflect on their by Iris Radovic. behaviors. “My experience with Tre was one “I want to see people think before which will stick with me for a long they act because there is no action while,” Mr Colletti said. without a reaction,” Tre explained. “Tre spoke openly about the NPA These are wise words from a and was extremely positive about the young man. types of changes that could be made The NPAFACS is proud to support in the communities here. NPA youths in their musical, artistic “Tre comes from a family that and other endeavors and is always is passionate about music and it is happy to be a part of promoting great these influences which have pushed projects with positive messages, Mr to be the artist that he is,” Mr Colletti Colletti said. said.

Minister’s praise for young dancers By ALF WILSON STATE Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs Minister Glen Elmes was highly impressed with the Torres Strait Island Komet dancers when he was a special guest at NAIDOC week celebrations in Townsville. Mr Elmes said he found the dancing wonderful and singled out the young members Aigaris Day, aged 10, Emily Day, 8, and Addie-Mae Day, 6. “They were brilliant and I enjoyed watching them so much,” he said. The Komet dancers performed on stage at the opening ceremony held at the Thuringowa Soundshell.

Komet entertainers on stage. Page 20 Torres News 23 - 29 July 2012

Mr Elmes said NAIDOC Week celebrated the history, culture and achievements of one the world’s oldest living cultures - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “NAIDOC Week reminds Queenslanders of the great contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our state every day. That’s why the Queensland Government is proud to support and fund NAIDOC week events and activities across the state,” he said. He wants to hear as many views as possible as the government moves from pre-election policy to presentday action. “I believe it’s essential to constantly assess services and, when necessary, make adjustments in line with communities’ situations and wishes,” he said.

Minister Glen Elmes with the Komet entertainers.

Youngsters from left front were Philitta Lui, 8, Morey Ghee, 8, and Israel Drummond, 10, with William Gisu, 10, at back.

From left back are Anemah Ghee, and Azie Kudub, Front: Helen Kudub, Mamam Martin, Rebecca Kaddy and Rena Tapim.

NEWS Member for Leichhardt visited Daru in Western Province recently. In this exclusive interview with the Torres News, Mr Entsch reveals what he found - and it is distressing.

Entsch wants inquiry into AusAUD’s role in PNG FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has called for a parliamentary inquiry into AusAID’s activities in Papua New Guinea, saying the agency has wasted millions of dollars on ineffective TB initiatives while patients are being turned away from Australian clinics and dying unnecessarily. Mr Entsch visited the island of Daru, off Western Province, last month (JUNE) where he was shown first-hand the squalid condition of the hospital and staff quarters. He also toured the TB ‘isolation ward’ that was refurbished earlier Open sewers under the buildings emitted a disgusting odour and spread this year with AusAID funding. “I took the opportunity to visit bacteria and disease. Daru because I was receiving con- Sesa Moses, of Parama Village, covering the doorway. flicting advice with regards to passed away six days after my “The building had never been the current status of tuberculosis visit.” painted; I can’t even describe the services in the region,” Mr Entsch Mr Entsch was then invited by filth and mould in the kitchen. explained. concerned health workers to visit There were massive holes in the The Federal Government has the staff accommodation attached floor big enough to step through, recently withdrawn funding and to the hospital. exposing the raw sewerage flowing closed health clinics in Saibai and under the building. Boigu, citing advice from AusAID “In the bathroom, the that the provision of TB services water was pouring down in Daru had improved to the extent from the one above. The that the Australian clinics were no beams had rotted and collonger required. lapsed and there was no “Clearly, what I saw on Daru running water, they have totally contradicted that advice,” he to use a plastic bucket to told the Torres News. wash themselves. Mr Entsch said the facility itself “The rats had eaten was of 1950s vintage, and, in reality. through the electrical “requires total demolition”. wiring which has then With the exception of the TB isobeen taped up with masklation ward, which showed evidence ing tape to try and stop of a recent re-paint, the rest of the the sparks. facility was in an appalling state of Such was the deteneglect and deterioration. rioration that, if someone “The children’s ward had paint walked on the upper floor, peeling off the ceiling and the the downstairs lights lino on the floor was all torn, only flickered.” six beds had mattresses - with no Mr Entsch said the sheets - and the same was reflected single quarters were no in the other wards. better, with most of the “The drug room had almost no windows removed. drugs in storage and I saw no form “This gives you an The kitchen in the staff quarters was filthy, of refrigeration, which is critical for idea of the conditions with holes in the floor that exposed the raw storing medicines. The outpatients the staff are supposed sewerage running underneath. and treatment room was nothing to live and work in, and short of disgusting. “Quite frankly, I was not pre- the ‘world standard’ tuberculosis “While some effort had been pared to be confronted by such a facilities to which people are supmade to refurbish the TB isolation disgusting situation,” he said. posed to travel 370km - bypassing ward, there were no ceiling fans or “The married quarters were in Australian clinics - to seek help. Yet security - I was able to walk in quite a two-storey, 50-year-old weather- the Australian Government thinks freely to speak to the four patients board building that can only be everything is fine.” who were there. described as a firetrap. There were During Senate Estimates, “Clearly, these patients were in a eight families living on each floor, AusAID officials gave their view serious condition as one lady, Mrs in single rooms with only a cloth that the condition of the hospital was acceptable for a third-world country, saying they “would not describe the hospital as being in a state of disrepair”. Since his visit however, Mr Entsch has heard disturbing stories from medical staff at the Torres Strait clinics - including a harrowing tale about one man who had fallen off a ladder in Daru and was paralysed. “After a period in Daru hospital, this unfortunate gentleman was so badly affected by bed sores that his family rescued him from the hospital and transported him to Holes in the walls illustrate the average state of maintenance around Daru Mabudauan clinic. “His condition continued to hospital and the staff quarters.

deteriorate so they took him to * A commitment to rebuild the Saibai where, sadly, he was turned Daru hospital rather than patching away because of current govern- it up on an ad-hoc basis; ment policies, therefore, returning * Having it run to Australian to PNG and undoubtedly certain standards with Australian prodeath. fessionals mentoring local PNG “This type of incident is devas- nationals into these roles; and tating for the affected families and * Building appropriate accomit is also devastating for the health modation for PNG medical staff. workers who are being forced will provide a long-term solution to implement this initiative. It is to the challenge of TB control and a dreadful indictment on us as treatment as well as a range of other a society that we are not able to serious medical issues. provide a basic level of support for our nearest neighbour at a time when they are in desperate need.” Mr Entsch warned that with the service model “clearly broken”, AusAID representatives were not providing an accurate picture of the situation. While on Daru, he met with the Chair and other elected leaders of the Treaty Village Association who told of their profound frustration at the fact that their concerns were not being listened to. “In spite of their pleadings not to proceed with the purchase of the new TB boat, The accessway to the married quarters which they said was totally was ill-lit and dangerous with rotten unsuitable for its intended purtimbers. pose, AusAID officials ignored that advice and bought the vessel It will also remove the need for which has proven to be of little Western Province residents to travel value in dealing with the growing to clinics in Saibai and Boigu in TB problem. an effort to save the lives of their “They were also very critical family members. of the fact that funding has been In the meantime, however, Mr going to World Vision. Now, I Entsch said it was critical that have been assured - and on my the Saibai and Boigu clinics are visits I’ve seen no evidence proving re-opened immediately to provide otherwise - that World Vision has treatment until the bridging issues had no presence in this region of have been addressed. the Western Province.” He vowed to continue working However, Mr Entsch was keen with the Treaty Villagers, RRRC, to point out that there is a solution, YWAM and the PNG Government, which lies with the ownership of and will be raising the issue both in initiatives by the Treaty Villagers the media and with the Australian themselves, and their preferred Government. “Finally, I will also be calling partners. “This includes the Cairns-based for an inquiry into the activities of Reef and Rainforest Research AusAID in the Western Province Centre, which is already doing area to demand they be held outstanding work in the region, accountable for the flawed advice and additional engagement of the they are currently providing and YWAM medical ship, which is their appalling lack of commitment based in Townsville and already to deal with these issues,” he providing a raft of medical services said. “This situation is costing lives, in the area.” Mr Entsch believes that these and, as a society, we can do better.” actions, combined with;

The bathroom amenities in the single quarters, with no running water and a bucket to bathe out of. Torres News 23 - 29 July 2012 Page 21

COMMUNITY Inspired by the 125th Jubilee of Our Lady of the Sacred Hearth Primary School, on Thursday Island, Peter Sabatino thought he’d share his memoirs of his time at St. Joseph’s School, Hammond Island, between 1957 to 1964.

Memories of St Joseph’s School Jack flag and singing “God Save the Queen”; marching into classrooms accompanied by a THE Church, priests and sisters were very student playing the piano; singing the morning much part of community life on Hammond offering “Jesus Lord I wish to serve Thee, and to you I offer this day . . .”. The singing Island. I am deeply indebted to them for providing of the anthem and morning offering were me with a strong foundation for my faith, accompanied by a student playing the piano. • “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be educational and employment achievements in everywhere loved forever” was written on top my adult life. Following are some of my memories of of the blackboard. • Subjects - Catechism, Copy book writing, attending the former St Joseph’s Primary Sums, Spelling, Reading, Social Studies. School on Hammond Island. • Taught music and piano by Sr Marie de • Started Prep 1957 - completed Grade 7 in 1964 - around 6 students in my class during Lourdes; played piano for concerts and organ (pedal) at church. this period of time. • Recite “Angelus” at midday. • Taught by OLSH sisters - Srs. Cabrini, • Classes conducted in old and only in new Claver, Patrick, Killian and Marie de Lourdes. Two sisters lived in the convent and taught at school when it was built. • The new school was divided into 2 the school. • Morning assembly - hoisting of the Union classrooms by a divider which was also used as blackboards. Prep to Grade 4 was taught by one sister in one classroom and the other taught Grades 5, 6 and 7. • Hymn practices for Mass and Feast Days in Latin and English including Holy Week and Easter ceremonies, Christmas, Christ the King, St Patrick, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Crowning of Our Lady, Benediction, and Rosary during the month of October. • Older students would gather orchards from the bush for the Crowning of Our Lady in May • Slate/slate pencil; exercise book; pens. • Concerts - Irish songs/dances and plays for tourists and end of school year. Made own costumes for plays. • Played the role of Francisco in “Our Lady of Fatima” and learnt how to play the recorder. Peter Sabatino carrying the flag at TI Sports Day • Clinic Sister from TI would visit 1964 Hammond to conduct health checks Crawler Excavators on school children. • Drink milk (powdered) at morning break. • Walk home for lunch. Moxy Dump Trucks • No school uniform. • Sisters sold toffees which the 21 ATTICUS ST, WOREE (CAIRNS) students bought. t 4BMFT - New & Used • Help Sisters with laundry, gardenWheel t 1BSUT t 4FSWJDF t 'JOBODF Loaders ing and chooks. www.doosance.com.au • Combined with OLSH School, Clark Equipment Sales Pty Ltd www.clarkequipment.com Thursday Island for the annual interBy PETER SABATINO

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Back: Bora Bin Juda, Fr Owen McDermott MSC, Joseph David. Middle: Josephine David, Agnes Sabatino. Front: Peter Sabatino, circa 1960 school athletics day against Waibene School Anecdotes and Bamaga School. Sr Marie de Lourdes telling me after I played • Taught and did craft work for annual the organ at one of the monthly Aboriginal Catholic Bazaar. The older boys would cut Catholic Ministry’s Mass at La Perouse in the cotton wood tree in the bush for their boat Sydney in the 1990s of how happy she was that models. Wove a laundry basket in my final year teaching me wasn’t wasted as I was still playing at school. the organ! • Clean and burn off school pit toilets. She then admitted with a chuckle that when • Clean school end of school year followed by she was asked by the Sister-in-Charge on swimming down the beach eating mangoes! Hammond to teach music, she had to learn music • Bullying and teasing occurred in the through correspondence while she was teaching school. the music students! • Students who misbehaved were either She had to do what she was told! I laughed spoken to by the Sisters or given the cane! The and told her that I thought she knew what she Sisters had a dog called Major. When Sister was doing! caned a student, Major would bark! He also I wasn’t good at sums but recall one day when growled and chased us when we approach the I worked out and got the correct answer for an school grounds and went we left school to go exercise but was too scared to put up my hand home. that I had the correct answer! • The visits of the Bishop for Confirmation, I thought the Sister wouldn’t believe me as I government officials and Mother Superior of the struggled with doing sums! OLSH Sisters were special occasions. Torres News will have full coverage of the • Children would look for shells to sell to 125th Jubilee celebrations for Our Lady of the the tourists. Sacred Heart School in our next edition.

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Three newcomers to triathlon circuit

Suburbs team celebrates on Ken Brown Oval after a welcome win over the Knights

Suburbs slay the brave Knights By MATT GARRICK A vigorous battle between Knights and Suburbs on Thursday Island’s Ken Brown Oval on July 14 saw the ‘Burbs walk away with a solid win of 30-12. Despite a couple of injuries in the first half, Suburbs held their ground to knock over the Knights, with kudos due to the golden boots of Kailu George, who kicked five from five try conversions. Though the score doesn’t immediately reveal it, the Knights had Suburbs on the ropes for awhile, and were on the cusp of stealing victory after centre Michael Marama ran two tries in over the Suburb’s

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line in the last 15 minutes, to bring the score to 24-12. But Suburbs lead proved immovable, with back rower ‘Storming’ Bill Seli driving the game home in the dying minutes, slamming down his third in a hat-trick of four-pointers. Suburbs coach Thomas Loban said though the victory was welcome, there was still much for the players to work on with preparation, focus and defence. He said he will be advising players to take things one tackle at a time in the lead up to big end of season games, which include the KRL Grand Final on September 22, the Arthur Beetson Queensland Murri

THREE competitors, out of a small but enthusiastic field of five, competed in their first triathlon event on the 13 July, which involved a 100m swim, 2km bike ride and 600m run. The experienced Simon Ballantynne took the line honours in a time of 8 minutes and 39 seconds, while Jack Sloss, who competed on his own due to his late arrival, recorded the second best time of the night at 10 minutes and 14 seconds. However, kudos to the three maiden triathletes, Corey Bousen, William Laza and Wayne Laza, who recorded respective times of 10 minutes 35 seconds, 11 minutes and 13 seconds and 11 minutes and 15 seconds. Triathlon events are run every Friday evening at the TI Sports Complex, with registration time starting at 5.15 pm and the starter’s gun firing at 5.30 pm.

Rugby League Carnival from September 27-30 and the Torres Strait (Zenadth Kes) Cup from October 4-7. “There’s still a long way to go, but the boys are committed now. With a few wins, momentum should swing our way,” said Mr Loban. KRL club secretary LJ Shibasaki said only time will tell who will walk away with the 2012 grand final. “Suburbs have had a couple of good runs, and are always putting out good hitups. The Knights have been up and down, and the Roosters are always unpredictable. It’ll be hard to say who’ll take it this year,” said Ms Shibasaki.

Eels still confident of playing a role in KRL comp. By MATT GARRICK OFFICIALS of the Kaiwalagal Rugby League are saying it could be anybody’s cup this year, with Suburbs keen on the heels of ladder leaders Roosters, and the Knights not far behind. But some are asking, what’s happened to late-season starters, the Eels? Two weeks of forfeit on July 7 and 14 has forced Eels coach Kura Stephens to rethink his team’s structure.

The two-week lapse was reportedly due to disorganisation and personal reasons, keeping players from the mostly Mapoon-based team from turning up at the Ken Brown Oval on Thursday Island for scheduled league matches. Mr Stephens said the time had now come to roster more local players. “We have to have a team based on TI. I’ve already got some boys here, they just need some more training,” he said. “There are plenty of boys on

the island who would be perfect to play, and help us secure a team here. “It’s just about getting them out on the paddock to train.” Mr Stephens said windy weather was a factor in the no-show of the Cape York players on July 14, with dinghies unable to make it all the way to Thursday Island. “There are organisational issues from their side,” he said. “We need to get them over on the ferry, or figure something.

Regardless, we will have a team ready to play for upcoming matches, based on the quality of some of the local boys we’ve got on the sideline.” Still winless this season, Eels will have to be careful not to slip into the doldrums, with other teams Roosters, Knights and Suburbs honing their skills to peak condition. Kura Stephens said if anyone out there is interested in training or playing with the Eels to give him a call on 0458 448 045.

Young William Laza did well to beat father Wayne to the finish line in their first effort at a triathlon.

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