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6-page Festival preview – P 15–20 Moa officers in rescue drama NINE people, including five children, cling to an overturned boat in rough seas, as two swim to shore for help. The winds are raging and the sea is choppy, with waves of up to four metres. It’s night time, the boat has no lights, and all the safety gear is gone. No, this is not a training exercise. This is a real-life scenario where cool heads and swift action prevailed to save lives. Senior Sergeant Eunice Hosea and Constrable Percy Matie, both from Moa, were presented with bravery certificates last week in recognition of their heroic actions in the successful rescue of all 11 persons from the dinghy, which capsized in foul weather near Moa late on Sunday night, September 2. The Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) says its two Community Police officers “displayed acts of superior work ethic, analysis and improvisation to achieve a positive outcome for the community”. “They applied physical effort, skill and knowledge to a dangerous situation that went above and beyond the call of their duty,” TSIRC said in a statement at the presentation ceremony last Wednesday. While TSIRC is justifiably proud of its employees, the council also acknowledged the many heroes involved in the rescue. Cr David Bosun, of the Kubin community on Moa Island, said Sampson and Toya Nona, who
were in the boat when it sank, had also showed bravery by swimming back to Kubin to call for assistance. “When the accident took place, two of the children were trapped underneath the overturned vessel, and Timaio Nona, who was involved in the accident, dived under the boat to save them from drowning,” Mr Bosun said. “Some of the other people who needed to be rescued had to cling to the overturned boat, and five children were sitting on top of it. “Boyde Ahmat gave one of the children CPR which saved her life.” According to the police report, at approximately 7pm, a black Wahoo with Mercury 60 outboard motor left Kubin Village heading for Badu with 11 people on board. Around 10 minutes into the trip, the dinghy stuck trouble as the bow went underwater due to the forces of swell, wind and current on the overloaded vessel and it capsized. Initial reports said there were no lifejackets, EPIRB, lights or other safety on the vessel at the time. Mr Bosun said for the record, safety equipment that was on board the vessel was found the following day. “It was unable to be retrieved during the accident because everything happened so quickly,” he said. After making the 500-metre swim to shore, Sampson and Toya Nona walked another 500m to Const. Percy Matie’s house
Cr Toshie Kris - St Pauls, Mayor Fred Gela, Cr David Bosun - Kubin, with Senior Sergeant Eunice Hosea and Constable Percy Maitie. in Kubin, where they raised the traught family members crying There were no injuries. Maitie’s quick thinking to coordialarm shortly before 9pm. and wailing for the welfare of the Cr Bosun said it was a tough nate another vessel apart from his Const. Maitie immediately adults and children on the boat. night for all involved. own, and to immediately respond organised his vessel, and anShe determined the first two “Even in such a traumatic the emergency had “prevented other safety vessel, for immediate vessels had no communications incident it is great to see com- a tragedy with potentially fatal launch to rescue the remaining equipment and contacted Cr munity members come together results for multiple people”. family members still drifting Bosun, who headed out in a to help those in need,” Cr Bosun “Snr Sgt Hosea’s logical at sea. dinghy equipped with spotlights said. “I would like to thank Keiji thinking and foresight saw the He sent a text message to and a phone to assist the search. Bowie from Badu who assisted, launch of an additional vessel Snr Sgt Hosea to alert her to the Cr Bosun returned 10 minutes bringing other boats over to help,” with lighting and communications situation. later to tell the shore party he had he said. be sent to assist the search party,” Snr Sgt Hosea called Thursday seen the wake of vessels returning “I would also like to give a the report said. Island Police to report the matter in the distance. special thanks to all those who “Snr Sgt Hosea was also able as best she could, with particularly At 10.30pm, police received were involved on the night.” manage and comfort the large bad reception on the night. a call from Snr Sgt Hosea to Those who assisted went numbers of gathering families As family started to gather say Const. Maitie had found the above and beyond to save lives, who were distraught and fearful near the wharf by the boat ramp, overturned dinghy and returned he said. for the safety of families members Snr Sgt Hosea comforted dis- all passengers to shore. The police report said Const. involved.”
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Regional development focused on Torres Strait REPRESENTATIVES from the Far North and Torres Strait Island chapter of Regional Development Australia(RDA FNQ&TS) have visited the Boigu and Saibai island communities, as part of a two-day road show to the Torres Strait. Both the Boigu and Saibai island communities in July this year secured Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) Round 2 Funding for its sea walls project. Chief executive officer of RDA FNQ&TS Sonja Johnson said the delegation comprising committee members, Brett Moller and Elizah Wasaga, travelled to the Torres Strait for a series of meetings with the proponents of the
sea walls project, Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA). “This visit is just one in a series of road shows we have undertaken in regional communities to introduce ourselves and the role of Regional Development Australia in building partnerships to address social, economic and environmental issues affecting regional communities. “In this instance, our visit naturally focuses on the sea walls project along with three of our 12 implementation strategies focussing on climate adaptation, the business resources growth package and importance of strong local governance.” Ms Johnson said the program included informal meetings on Boigu and Saibai Islands before returning to Thursday Island in readiness for a briefing presentations to TSRA and TSIRC. The RDA FNQ&TS delegation also met with Torres Shire Councillors to ensure community alignment with the Regional Roadmap and to commence dialogue in preparation for RDAF Round 3. The two-day program culminated in a hosted dinTSRIC councillor Dimas Toby from Boigu, RDA FNQ&TS committee member ner at the Jardine Motel for Elizah Wasaga, RDA chief executive Sonja Johnson, TSIRC councillor Ron stakeholders and media. Enosa and RDA committee member Brett Moller meet at a dinner on Thursday TSIRC secured $12 Island last Tuesday. PHOTO: MARK ROY
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17 - 23 September 2012
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By MARK ROY STORIES are filtering in to the Torres News of dozens of tourist vehicles and bus tour operators stranded at Jardine River, after an incident involving a prime mover shut down the ferry service across the crocodile-infested river. The Bamaga Road was closed after the ferry ramp broke as a prime mover was loaded onto it for its north-bound trip across the river. The incident happened on the morning of on Sunday, September 9. Over the ensuing week, many travellers headed for the Northern Peninsula Area were forced to turn around and make the long trek back down the track from the crossing around 40km south of Bamaga. The south side of the river bank has no kiosk or shop, so travellers must return to Bramwell Station or just camp and sit it out. However the Torres News has heard rumours of people with insufficient supplies to either wait it out or make the trip back. The ferry service is operated by the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council. Council workers tried to move the prime mover using a bulldozer on Tuesday, but it remained firmly stuck in place. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NPARC estimated the ferry service would remain closed until at least Saturday, September 15. An NPARC spokesperson said the incident was currently under investigation. Manager of the Alau Beach Campgrounds Tony Ross said with school holidays fast approaching, he hoped the operators could get the ferry up and running as quickly as possible. A large number of tourists were on the south side of the river waiting to cross and a few on the north side, he told the Torres News last week. “As I understand, the truck attempted to get on the ferry,” Mr Ross said. “As it started to climb the ramp onto it, the sheer weight of the truck pushed it out into the river. “Once the ferry’s ramp left the concrete approaches, the supports holding the ferry’s ramp gave way, sending the truck into the river. “They unhooked the truck’s trailer loaded with gravel and tried to pull it out with a dozer, to no avail, as it got caught on the edge of the concrete approaches. “What happens now is anyone’s guess.” It is understood heavy machinery is being brought north to assist in moving the truck and its load from the river. The Bamaga Road runs south from Bamaga to Bramwell Junction, where it is known as the Telegraph Road until it meets the Peninsula Development Road at the turnoff to Weipa. The Peninsula Development Road, the main road in and out of the north of Cape York, joins the Mulligan Highway at Lakeland, south of Cooktown. It is the only major road route from Cairns to Bamaga.
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Apart from major projects such as the new Renal Unit at the hospital, the crew at Babinda Electrics are available for day to day electrical repairs and maintenance throughout Torres Straits and Northern Peninsula areas. Babinda Electrics has a Government approved QA System in place, and are supported by their in-house Workplace Health & Safety Adviser. “This helps in making sure the work we do is carried out in the most efficient, safe, timely and cost effective manner.” For service, call Babinda Electrics on 40902001, or by emailing reception@ babinda-electrics.com.au.
BE experienced Two local boys, Kazu Savage and Warren Mabo, have been gaining valuable work experience in the electrical trade with Babinda Electrics. “We aim to employ local people as they know the area,” Babinda Electrics owner John Smith said. “By training locals in their chosen trade, they can then give back to the community that they grew up in. There is nothing like locals working for locals,” said John.
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Is 100-year-old equipment the answer to ‘cruelty’ row? By STEFAN ARMBRUSTER “IT’S a power-load stunner, so it’s the old conventional way that used to be used for processing cattle here in Australia and world-wide. “It’s not new technology, it’s been around for at least 100 years or so, “ says slaughter equipment supplier Ray Cronin, describing what could soon be the must-have tool for traditional hunters in Queensland. Known as a captive bolt stunner, it is used to humanely kill livestock. “You know if you hit it once with this, it’s dead,” Cronin said. The half-metre length of steel weighs about 3kg and is fired using a blank cartridge. “Hold it on the necessary area, and (bang).” Amendments to Queensland’s animal cruelty laws to remove an exemption for traditional hunters is bringing about the change. The state government passed amendments to the Animal Care and Protection Act on Wednesday, September 13, bringing Queensland into line with other Australian states. The legislative changes remove exemptions from prosecution for “cruel practices” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fulfilling a Liberal National Party (LNP) election promise. Hunting turtles and dugongs is an intrinsic part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultures. Mr Laurie Nona is a native title holder on Badu Island. “A turtle when you catch it, the thing is you have to kill it; the one way we do to kill it is to hit it in the head, with a wood or a rock, usually a rock. “Because it’s going to get cut on the beach and on the beach as you see we have rocks”. There are different methods in different communities. Another is known as sticking: slitting a turtle’s throat and bleeding it. Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Fred Gela says: “These practices that we are practising today are part of our identity, it is what makes who we are”. Some have stopped hunting altogether to sustain turtle and dugong populations. Queensland’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh says the government doesn’t oppose hunting, it just wants to end unnecessary suffering for the endangered animals. “The communities will help us define that over the coming period. I would have thought for example that bludgeoning animals to death or butchering them while they’re still alive for example is not appropriate”.
The right to traditional hunting is guaranteed in federal native title law, the Torres Strait Treaty and the Yanner versus Eaton High Court decision of 1999. The amendments will regulate native title rights and some traditional owners say they will challenge the law all the way to the High Court. The parliamentary committee review said the amendments could be unenforceable. Mr McVeigh said: “That’s not right according to the legal advice I’ve received in the process of drafting this legislation. “So we’ve mapped out a process that has due regard for those other acts, and again I make the point this is not about banning the practice of native hunting activities.” No other state or territory in Australia has an exemption for traditional hunters. Two agencies enforce Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act. One is the minister’s department, the other is the RSPCA. RSPCA Principal scientific officer Ms Mandy Paterson only gives qualified support to the amendments. “The word cruelty often implies intent, so I feel using the word cruelty in terms of indigenous people hunting is not appropriate because there is no intent to cause suffering”. Graphic footage broadcast earlier this year of a turtle being slaughtered in the Torres Strait caused public outcry. Coming during the state election campaign, the Liberal National Party promised to remove the exemption. When they took office they rushed the amendments into parliament, but there was no consultation with the RSPCA or indigenous representative bodies and councils like those of mayor Fred Gela. “So I think we really really need to acknowledge what we’re actually dealing with in the first instance, and rule a line in the sand and come back and consult with the people whose livelihoods depend on it, which is my people”. The problem is defining cruelty when it comes to turtles and dugongs and the most appropriate killing methods. RSPCA’s Mandy Paterson has begun investigating. “That is something that I really can’t answer at this point. The RSPCA defines a humane death as one where they lose consciousness rapidly and then death follows without regaining consiousness”. Penalties for breaking the law will include up to $100,000 fines and two years in prison. Minister McVeigh says the government is already talking to those affected. “We have a period after the Act is passed of
up to 12 months for consultation. It’s a grace period if you like, where we’ll consult with communities to define on a local basis how those tradition hunting practices should be carried out. “I guess it’s ultimately up to the courts to judge what’s cruelty and what’s not.” The law says each death must occur with as little pain as is reasonable Mandy Paterson says turtles aren’t easy to kill. “Turtles dive and can hold their breath for quite a long time. It’s been shown that even if you cut a turtle’s head off, its head is still aware of the pain for up to an hour after that event and that’s one reason why that method is inhumane”. Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander groups have turned to the RSPCA to help find suitable methods - that’s where the captive bolt comes in. US company Jarvis is one of the world’s largest suppliers of slaughter equipment to the livestock industry. Raymond Cronin is the managing director in Australia and New Zealand. “So when you actually place the stunner on the head of the animal and fire it, because we use a blank charge and it’s the speed of the bolt that travels through the brain and kill the animal instantly. Kills or stuns? Kills it.” Whether it will work on turtles is not yet known and the RSPCA has done no research on what’s appropriate for dugongs. In fact there’s no extra government funding for research or enforcement. Mandy Paterson believes much more needs to be done for the legislation to work. “It would just be a piece of paper, and it might be a tick-off, that’s one of our promises we made for our first 100 days, but unless it makes some difference out there for turtles, what’s the point?” Minister McVeigh is unimpressed. “Well I think that’s totally incorrect and I think the RSPCA would do well to focus on their own responsibilities, particularly with pets in the metropolitan areas and the state. My department supports them very strongly, including in a financial sense, to do that.” In some communities there’s a willingness to negotiate. Mayor Gela says they’ll only go so far. “We have adapted through the time, which is why we’re still here today”. The government says it has kept its election promise and is doing all it can to accommodate indigenous rights. But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities, that mightn’t be enough and they could soon be testing the limits of the law.
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17 - 23 September 2012 Page 5
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Fred Gela By MARK ROY
State is embroiled in fued over residency
David Kempton Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli. In August the Queensland government announced it THE State Government is at odds with the Mayor of would review the two-year residency requirement for the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) over TSIRC candidates in the Local Government Act. No other Queensland council, indigenous or mainstream, eligibility requirements for their local government elections. TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela says his people are unlikely to has a similar restriction. Earlier this month, Torres Strait Island Regional support removing unique eligibility requirements to stand Council Mayor Fred Gela told SBS correspondent Stefan for the region’s local government. The Court of Disputed Returns overturned two results Armbruster the eligibility criteria had been repeatedly from April’s election for the Torres Strait Island Regional endorsed by his constituents. “It is to ensure that the elected representative has a Council and is currently deliberating on one more. Jerry Stephen from Ugar (Stephen Island) and Aven good feel and a good appreciation of the issues there,” Cr Noah from Mer (Murray Island) have had their election Gela said. “You are always going to be an islander, no matter victories annulled, while Joel Gaidan is awaiting the court’s decision on his election to the division that encompasses where you go, but it’s to ensure you know what the current issues are.” Dauan. Cr Gela said the criteria also ensured that individual Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs David Kempton, who is the newly elected candidates had a good understanding of traditional culture, Member for Cook, has stepped into the debate, voicing his and had informed Mr Crisafulli that TSIRC constituents must be consulted on any changes or amendments to the act. support for Mr Noah. The retention of the two-year residency requirement had Mr Kempton said he had taken Mr Noah’s removal as an elected Torres Strait councillor up on his behalf with been “stressed and emphasised collectively, unanimously, right across the region”, Cr Gela said. “It was the people of my region that wanted it there in the first place,” Cr Gela said. “It is important that the State Government is not dictating to us, thinking that they know what is best for us.” But Mr Kempton said it was “ludicrous” that a ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS candidate who was fairly Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) elected could be removed On line applications for the Allied Health Streams of the NAHSSS are opening by a residency rule peculiar from the 6 August through to the 4 September to the Torres Strait. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH), the “I have visited Murray Scholarship Administrators for the NAHSSS Allied Health Streams are pleased Island and had morning tea to announce the opening dates of the following Scholarships. These scholarships with Aven and his family support Australian citizens and those holding permanent residency interested in in his home, yet he is not either obtaining an allied health qualication or already providing an allied health eligible to represent the clinical service within Australia. These allied health scholarships provide practical support at the health service delivery level. people who voted for him,” Mr Kempton said. Clinical Placement Scholarship “I have impressed upon Allied Health Clinical Placement Scholarships provide nancial assistance for the Minister the importance people undertaking clinical placements in a variety of allied health practices including Aboriginal Medical Services, Community Health Care Centres, of a truly democratic proHospitals, Public or Private Practices or a combination of these. Scholarship cess to the people of Torres funding of up to $11,000 is available for a maximum six weeks placement Strait and have asked him and will be awarded once only during a student’s course of study. On line to review this legislative applications for 2013 open on the 27 August and close on the 9 October 2012. anomaly. Undergraduate (Entry-level) Scholarship – Providing assistance for people “The Torres communiliving in rural, remote, and regional areas that are enrolled or intending to enrol in, ties comprise a rich mix an accredited/approved undergraduate or graduate entry allied health course. Total scholarship value is up to $10,000 per full-time equivalent (FTE) year. On line of cultures that have lived applications open on the 4 September and close on the 25 October. together over time and they Scholarship for Allied Health Professionals should be free to pick and Are you an Allied Health Professional? Do you deliver a clinical service? You choose who they want to may be eligible to apply for a scholarship to undertake further postgraduate represent them through an study or attend a CPD activity. Visit the SARRAH website and follow the links open democratic process on the Scholarship page to nd out more. On line applications for activities that rather than be dictated by take place in 2013 open on 6 August and close on the 15 October 2012. government. NAHSSS Allied Health Continuing Professional Development “The so-called residence Supports practicing allied health professions to attend continuing professional safeguard contained in the development activities such as short courses and conferences. legislation does not reflect NAHSSS Allied Health Postgraduate the values or wishes of Study at the graduate certicate, graduate diploma and masters level is eligible. the people, and should be The Scholarship is valued at $15,000 (FTE) per annum for a maximum of amended.” 2 years. Mr Kempton said while For more information on any of these scholarships please go to the SARRAH any proposed amendments website www.sarrah.org.au and follow the links on the Scholarships page. will not assist Mr Noah in The NAHSSS is funded by the Australian Government Department of the short term, he had his Health and Ageing. AG66985 full support. Page 6 Torres News 17 - 23 September 2012
The Thursday Island court support workers who will support children and young people through the court process.
Child witnesses in Court now supported on Thursday Island CHILD witnesses and victims of crime will now be supported when giving evidence at the Thursday Island Courthouse, following the establishment of the Thursday Island Court Support Project. Nine local Thursday Island court support workers completed a two-day training course over August 21-22 with trainers from the Queensland child witness support agency Protect All Children Today (PACT) and the Queensland Government’s Victim Assist Queensland, along with guest presenters with local expertise. PACT chief executive Jo Bryant said the mission of the project was “to ensure culturally-appropriate preparation and court support is provided to all children and young people (aged 3 - 17) in the Torres Strait and greater region who are required to give evidence at court as victims or witnesses to a crime”. “It takes courage for children to go to court and talk about an upsetting experience in front of strangers and in an unfamiliar environment,” Mrs Bryant said. “Courts can be intimidating places for adults, let alone children. “The cultural differences affecting children from the Torres Strait and surrounding areas mean that it is especially important for them to be supported by court support workers familiar with their culture and language.” She said carefully selected, impartial and court-approved support workers would meet with the child witnesses
before their day of court to teach them about the court process and the people involved. “Where possible, the court support worker who prepared the child will be the same worker to go with the child when they meet with the prosecutor and give their evidence,” she said. “The project will also provide preparation for children from the Outer Islands prior to travelling to Thursday Island for court, as some of the sourt support workers currently travel throughout the Torres Strait.” The initiative meant children and young people in the Torres Strait would receive culturally appropriate court support on Thursday Island instead of having to travel to Cairns to give evidence, she said. The Thursday Island support workers were nominated by their employing agencies Mura Kosker Sorority, Lena Passi Women’s Shelter, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland Health and the Queensland Police Service and went through a merit-based selection process. Each worker must hold a current Blue Card for child related activities and will have photo identification. During their training, they learned about court procedures for supporting child witnesses, with presentations from Thursday Island Police, the Office of the Director of Further information about the Thursday Island Court Support Project may be obtained from PACT on 1800 090 111 or www.pact.org.au.
$2.5m fine for Cape phone scam THE Federal Court in Darwin has penalised, EDirect Pty Ltd trading as VIPtel Mobile, $2.5million for telemarketing and ‘voice’ contracting with 350 customers from remote and regional communities across Australia who had no network coverage where they live. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) made the announcement, saying EDirect made misleading and deceptive representations to customers that it had verified that there was coverage at the customers’ nominated address
when it had not verified this, and when there was no such coverage. This was repeat conduct by EDirect as the Federal Court gave Judgment against them in 2008 for telemarketing phone services into no coverage areas. The complaint which prompted the ACCC’s intervention came from the remote North Queensland Indigenous community of Aurukun where customers were having automatic deductions made from their bank accounts for a phone service unavailable in their community.
The ACCC’s investigation revealed EDirect telemarketed phone services through the Optus network. Justice Reeves described the conduct as ‘unscrupulous’ and stated “I consider the amount of the total pecuniary penalty to be imposed on EDirect should be at such a level as to make it, to use the descriptor adopted by Logan J, commercial suicide, for any other operators in mobile telephone industry, or elsewhere, to even contemplate taking the risk of engaging in similar conduct.
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OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR
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Githalay Popeye Syndrome (GPS)
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The Zendath Kes Festival is on this week from Wednesday, September 18 until Friday, September 21 at Ken Brown Oval.
SEPTEMBER
Mon 17 - Thu 20. Optometrist visiting Badu Mon 17. Hash House Harriers run, 5.50pm Tue 18. Esplanade walk/Circuit classes, Seisia Hall 5pm Tue 18. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin entry 7pm Wed 19. Antenatal classes, Maternity Unit TI 6-7pm 4069 0222 Wed 19. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex 6-8pm Wed 19. Wongai Wednesday, Seaman Dan plays Wongai Hotel restaurant, Horn Island 6.30-9pm Thu 20. TS Carpentaria Cadets, TI Joint Defence Facility, 5.30-7.30pm Fri 21. It’s Floral Friday. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. Fri 21. TI Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Malu Paru restaurant, Grand Hotel 7am 0438 747 853 Fri 21. Mini-triathlon, TI Sports Complex, 5.15pm Fri 21. Cocktails by the pool, Jardine Motel 7pm Fri 21. Karaoke, Torres Hotel, 7pm Sat 22. Peninsula Pirates Regatta, Umagico to Seisia, Seisia Fishing Club 4203 0990 Sat 22. Mini Markets, PKA Hall, 9am-12pm Sat 22. Sarpeye Ball, tickets Tribal Boutique and Defence Facility TI Mon 24 - Thu 27. Optometrist visiting Bamaga Thu 27 - Sat 29. KCD Basketball Carnival, Torres Shire Sports Complex. Sat 29. TSIRC Division 13 byelection, Ugar (Stephen Island) Tue 30. Deadly Awards, SBS One
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WHEN some githalays (mud crabs) are thrown into a bucket or a pot, it is natural for the crab on top to try and crawl out and escape. However that crab is pulled down by all the other crabs who are also attempting the same. Similarly when individual Torres Strait Islanders achieves community and or global recognition, some few Torres Strait Islanders try their very best to bring these achievers down. They try without any success because maybe they, the sufferers themselves are frustrated and are unsuccessful in that field of whatever it may be. These people suffer from what I call “Githalay Popeye Syndrome” (as described above). When we talk about Yumi Torres Strait Culture, no one person knows it all and holds all the answers. A culture is a community, therefore this Zeles business should be put aside for eternity. One must understand and acknowledge that they too were students once and still are! Sadly as a result, some people are driven away from their aim to try and achieve their goals in life. Yagar - sometimes they end up on the streets smoking drugs and drinking grog and so on because of the Zeles business. From my experience as a Torres Strait Islander artist, passionate about cul-
‘Merciful’ trade is needed with PNG
tural revival through language, art and traditional dance, I smile and wave at the GPS sufferers because I have been blessed with the knowledge handed to me by the many different elders, cultural educators or knowledge keepers of the past and present I have learnt from. I am proud to say that I have been blessed to inherited “by blood” the art of Nawu Imay and Girelaw Aymay (traditional song composing and choreographing) - Zugubal Dancers 2012! I deeply acknowledge the knowledge of the past and embrace the knowledge of the presence as I develop into the future. I would like encourage the GPS sufferers to take time to study themselves maybe in the mirrior when home alone and ask the mirror, do you suff from GPS? Once they answer themselves, then they might qualify to practice avoiding the famous Zeles Business I call “Githalay Popeyes Syndrome” or GPS. Alick Tipoti (pictured above) Maluylig/Lagalayg Man of cultural revival
Lela takes off on new career
October
Mon 8 - Wed 10. Optometrist visiting Saibai Thu 11. Optometrist visiting Boigu Mon 15. Optometrist visiting Thursday Island Tue 16. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI, 9am Fri 26. Catholic Church Fete, 6pm. Sat 27. Horn Island community clean up Mon 29 - Wed 31. Optometrist visiting Mer
NOVEMBER
Thu 1 - Fri 2. Optometrist visiting Darnley
CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 9am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Prayer 7.30pm
TORRES NEWS AUSTRALIA’S TOP NEWSPAPER THURSDAY ISLAND Continuing the fine tradition of the “Torres Straits Pilot and New Guinea Gazette”
Qantas hostess Lela Pitt meeting her mum, Racy Pitt, on a recent flight from Cairns to Horn Island. LELA Pitt, daughter of Les (Saikie) and regional routes of Queensland. Racy Pitt, Darnley Island has recently Proud mum Racy was fortunate to started as an air hostess for Qantas. be on her plane flying from Cairns to Lela grew up on Darnley, attending Horn Island two weeks ago. the local primary school and then All family from Darnley are proud Atherton High School. of Lela’s achievement. Congratulations Her work takes her across the Lela.
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IT’S joyous to see Aussie spirit of kitesurfers enjoying adventure from Big Island Australia to Small Island PNG (“10 kitesurfers cross Torres Strait”, page 24, Torres News, 27 August - 2 September 2012). They’re pioneers of being merciful in our computer age, so Australians “advance Australia Fair”. It is true what kitesurfers are saying, that Western Province has no economy. So Australian mining companies should employ Papuans to fill skills shortage. Warren Entsch, Member for Leichhardt, should enquire whether Torres Strait Treaty should be reformed. One benefit is PNG trade in fruit and vegetables with Torres Strait, then their economy will rise, like Australian commercial fishing in Torres Strait waters. So thank you Aussie kitesurfers from Percy Misi, a Masig canoe surfer. Percy Misi Yorke Island
THUMBS UP: To all the Thursday Island business owners who are dressing up their store fronts for the Zenadth Kes Festival this week. THUMBS DOWN: To the host broadcaster for the paralympics in London who spelled North Queensland Senator Jan McLucas as McLukas during a presentation ceremony. Obviously couldn’t be bothered checking. The gold medal for the presentation was won by Australian Matthew Cowdrey. THUMBS DOWN: To the all the rubbish left at campsites on islands around TI. We can do better than this! THUMBS UP: To Regional Development Australia for fixing our sea walls with wads of cash. Paper mache meets Connect Four! THUMBS DOWN: To the hotel that allows under-age gambling at their poker machines. For shame! THUMBS DOWN: To the ‘employment agencies’ that can’t find anyone a job. Mata training, training, training and your own private profit. Editor’s note THUMBS DOWN: To namecalling from Thumbs Up/Down contributors. There’s no need for it, and we won’t print it. If we continue to receive a majority of disparaging comments, this column will - once again - be axed.
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Anger at decision to close Murri Courts By ALF WILSON MEMBERS of the Murri Court are angry with the decision of Queensland’s Newman government to no longer fund it. The Murri, Special Circumstances and the Drug courts will not continue to receive funding as papers from the September 11 Queensland Budget show. This measure means the government will save $35.7 million over four years. The Murri Court was established in 2002 as Queensland’s first sentencing court for Indigenous offenders. Magistrates, service providers and Indigenous communities have worked together to establish Murri Courts in the Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture, Cleveland, Caloundra, Cherbourg, Rockhampton, Mount Isa, Charters Towers, Townsville,
Cairns, Coen, St George and Toowoomba Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts. The Torres News was outside the Murri Court at Townsville on September 13 which looks certain to be amongst the last sittings. Several members said they had been told the Murri Court would officially close in a month which could result in an increased number of Indigenous offenders being sent to jail. The Townsville Murri Court includes at least four people of Torres Strait Islander descent. A full statement will be provided by the members in the next week. They aimed to address Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system through greater community involvement, more informal procedures, and sentences that focus on rehabilitation.
Murri Courts are initiated through joint agreements between local Magistrates and Elders from local Indigenous communities. Court outcome objectives include: reducing the over-representation of Indigenous offenders in prison and juvenile detention; reducing the rate of non-attendance in court; and decreasing the rate of reoffending and court orders breaches. The Murri Court sentences Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders who plead guilty to an offence which falls within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court. Murri Court provides a forum where Elders, Respected Persons, Community Justice Groups and the offender’s family can be involved in the sentencing process. However, it is the magistrate who makes the final decision and imposes the sentence. Murri Court proceedings are less
formal than those in conventional Magistrates’ or Children’s Courts. The magistrate, Elders and other participants may sit at a table close to the defendant, rather than on a raised bench. Participants are also not required to stand when addressing the court. Attorney-General and Justice Minister Jarrod Bleijie said the decision had not been easy, but was necessary to return Queensland to a stronger fiscal position. “The only alternative is to put up government fees and charges which will hit the hip pocket of every Queenslander and that is something we won’t do,” Mr Bleijie said. Mr Bleijie said the decision to stop funding the Murri Court program was based on evidence that suggested it was not working effectively. “The Murri Court was not deliver-
ing consistent results and did not justify the amount being spent to keep it operating. The program was not reducing imprisonment rates for indigenous offenders and has not stopped recidivism in the short term. “This is because many offenders return to their communities where they are exposed to the same levels of unemployment and drug and alcohol use. “While the program itself will no longer be funded by the state government, magistrates will retain the discretion to take into account the input of indigenous elders,” Mr Bleijie said. However a Murri Court detailed study by the Australian Institute of Criminology (2008) found that the number of basic offences (property offences) dropped by 94 per cent. It also found “repeat offending” decreased by 17 per cent.
Kids: Can you draw the sinister Killer Watt? THE team at powersavvy is looking for local input into the design of powersavvy Man’s arch nemesis Killer Watt, at its Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival stall this week. He’s the latest character to be added to powersavvy’s suite of education tools to help people save power, money and the environment, powersavvy education project officer Cathy Nixon said. “Killer Watt keeps getting in the way all the time and doing
naughty things like setting air cons to 18 degrees and leaving them on overnight when no one is at school, and switching on lights in empty rooms,” she said. “The problem is we don’t know what Killer Watt looks like yet, which is why we need help from local children.” Powersavvy is calling on Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area kids to visit their festival stall and draw Killer Watt.
Local children could win up to $100 worth of toys by entering the drawing competition. The winning entry will walk away with a superhero toy prize, while there will also be prizes for second and third place. “A Killer Watt costume may also be made from the winning drawing, and used in future school education programs across the region,” said Powersavvy Man shows two-year-old Kuana Ah Chee how to save energy and Cathy. “Powersavvy Man has been a real money around the home by switching off a light. The drawing competition is not at a special function at Gab Titui hit among local children kids since he first featured in our Watt’s Up? the only chance to win prizes at the Cultural Centre on Thursday Island this Wednesday, September 19. education booklet earlier this year, powersavvy stall. The powersavvy team is also Full details of the pack will be and we expect Killer Watt to have running a Spot the Difference com- revealed to local business owners and equal appeal. “As well as the drawing com- petition, with prizes including IBIS staff at a free breakfast information session at 7.30am, and a free morning petition, we’ll also have lots of and other local store vouchers. Powersavvy will have energy tea information session at 10am. other exciting activities for children Local business operators and to learn about energy saving at home experts on hand to have a yarn with festival goers about energy saving, staff are also invited to visit Gab and at school. “We’re looking forward to being as well as other giveaways and Titui any time during the morning to have a yarn with powersavvy’s part of this week’s festival and meet- information resources. Torres Strait and Northern Penin- energy experts. ing as many residents as possible.” If you would like to speak to a Powersavvy will announce the sula Area (NPA) businesses are also drawing competition winner on set to save power and money through powersavvy energy expert about Friday (21 September) during the an exciting new energy efficiency energy saving in your home, business festival. The winner will be notified resource to be launched this week. or school, visit their festival stall this in person on the day, or via their Powersavvy will officially unveil week, phone 4080 4836 or email school. its free powersavvy Business Pack info@powersavvy.com.au
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The Festival is getting close . . .
Joseph Akee, Jacob Gabey, Seriat Young, Betty Tekahika, Milton Savage and Margaret Gabey. Betty and Margaret are the head weavers for the Zenadth Kes Festival.
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NEWS Patient Travel Subsidy doubled MEMBER for Cook David Kempton has welcomed the announcement that the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) will double for Queenslanders living in rural and remote areas. Mr Kempton said the announcement means that, patients from the across the vast electorate of Cook, who had to travel long distances to see medical specialists now have more
assistance than ever before. “We are doubling the accommodation subsidy from $30 to $60 per night per person and the mileage subsidy from 15 cents to 30 cents per kilometre. “This is particularly good news for people living in the remote communities and who need to travel to Cairns for treatment.”
Bamaga to host M.U. Conference next month
Rev Uma Mary Eseli from Injinoo; Mrs Salu Blanco, Regional Vice President of Torres Strait, Mrs Kara Sebasio, branch President of Bamaga, Mrs Penny Douglas, Diocesan President of MU and members from Bamaga and Injinoo. THE Anglican Mothers’ Union the communities is true to the aims our communities uphold the Christ Light, together with the aims and (MU) Conference will be held in and objects of MU worldwide.” Bamaga next month. Also being represented will objects of MU which is paramount Diocesan President in North be GFS, which is a deep-seated to our devotion, our church life and Queensland Penny Douglas says the part of the life of MU service our commitment to Mothers’ Union event has stirred much interest and where dedicated members devote World Wide.” Interested in attending? There is support from all sectors amongst their time and love for children’s a cost for resources and meals. MU members. ministry. For registration and further “Many MU branches are on “Our Aboriginal and Torres Cape York and on the Torres Strait Strait sisters and brothers: men now information contact Diocesan secIslands, and we expect to have about proudly join MU and together they retary Nancie Irvin on 47771671 100 or more people gathered for all bring their deep faith, spirituality or e-mail nqldmuaus@bigpond. this happy time,” Mrs Douglas said. and prayer which is the first and com, or Diocesan president Penny Douglas on 4777 9322 or e-mail “Our MU diocesan conferences pivotal component of MU. show that the work which is done in “As family is central to us all, pennymumq@websecure.net.au
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TSRA rangers attend National Indigenous Conference EIGHT Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Rangers, representing six Torres Strait communities, attended a national Indigenous Rangers Conference in the North East Queensland coastal town of Cardwell this month. The three-day conference saw Indigenous Rangers from across the Torres Strait, Queensland and the Northern Territory come together for three days of discussion, presentations, hands on learning, dance, song and fishing. TSRA Chairperson John ‘Toshie’ Kris said the Conference was a great opportunity for Rangers to mix with their counterparts from other parts of the country. “The Conference represented a valuable opportunity for Torres Strait Rangers to meet with other Indigenous Rangers and share their experiences of this challenging, critical work.” “It allows Rangers to share culture, to hear the struggles and problems different groups face and best of all to hear about the solutions which have been put in place to deal with land and sea management challenges.” Mr Kris said that the Conference reinforced the importance of the Ranger’s roles and enhanced their understanding of the size and scope of the Indigenous Ranger sector. “The experience of sitting together with people with the same passion for their traditional country shows the TSRA Rangers that they are part of something much bigger, a national movement of people just like them, working hard to look after, preserve and protect their lands, tradition and culture.” Organised by Girringun Aboriginal Corporation and
Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation, the annual Conference was attended by more than 100 people. Girringun Ranger Coordinator, Matt Gillis, said while some Ranger groups deal solely with land management issues, the majority of attendees had responsibility for both land and sea country. Mr Gillis said that sea country management - including the management of turtle, dugong, fisheries, dolphins and seagrass - was an important part of coastal Ranger work. The TSRA Rangers who attended the Conference included Ranger Supervisor Troy Stow, Badu; Senior Ranger Francis Nai, Masig; Ranger Loice Naawie, Masig; Ranger Edna Nai, Masig; Senior Ranger Tenny Elisala, Dauan; Ranger David Baragud, Iama; Ranger Aaron Ketchell, Erub and Ranger Noel Baker, Iama Ranger David Baragud (left) and Masig Senior Ranger Francis Nai take on details at Ugar. one of the workshops run during the national conference.
McLucas backs Paralympians
Senator Jan McLucas did the presentation for the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM9 to Australian Matt Cowdrey who won gold as seen on the big screen at the pool. NORTH Queensland Senator and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas has been in London, supporting the largest Australian Paralympic Team in history. “Our athletes have delivered some outstanding performances at the Paralympic Games,” Senator McLucas said. “We sent a strong team of 305 members to London including 161 athletes and 144 support staff. I am very proud to have joined them in London and I know all Australians were glued to their televisions and cheering them on from afar. “Our athletes are proving on the world stage that disability is no barrier to achieving.” The 2012 Australian Paralympic Team finished equal fourth in the gold medal count with the Ukraine - locked on 32 gold medals - and fifth on the total medal table ahead of the United States of America. The Australians won 32 gold, 23 silver and 30 bronze medals to bring our final medal haul to 85 medals. Australia’s swimmers were the stand out performers at the Games, scooping more than half of Australia’s gold medal haul in the pool - the best result in over 28 years since the 1984 Paralympics. Senator McLucas also participated in a medal ceremony at London’s Aquatic Centre. “I had the incredible honour of presenting medals to the swimmers who placed in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM9. It was a very special moment to hang a gold medal around Matt Cowdrey’s neck and hear the Australian anthem play.” During the Games, Senator McLucas also held a number of meetings in London with international researchers, representative organisations, policy makers and service providers in the disability field. She met with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Disabled People to discuss disability policy, including Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme. Torres News
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Mining exploration will ‘not impact on sensitive areas’ By GIEMBRA BUSMER
Napranum Aboriginal Dhire Council CEO Amos Njaramba.
NAPRANUM Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Amos Njaramba is adamant mining exploration will not impact upon sensitive areas in Cape York which stretch almost to the tip of the Cape. Mr Njaramba said the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, its Land and Sea Rangers and Traditional Owners were devoted to protecting the delicate Cape York areas under their jurisdiction and exploration would have no impact. “We are developing tourism strategies for areas, such as Pennefather Beach, so it would certainly not be in our interests to have these areas destroyed by mining exploration,” Mr Njaramba said. “Consent to explore has to be given by the Napranum Aboriginal Shire and we get dozens of requests, not just from the Oresome company. “Each request is looked at on its own merits before permission is granted.” Mr Njaramba was commenting on claims by the Wilderness
2012 Winds Of Zenadth Cultural Festival... Acknowledgement Of Kaurareg Traditional Owners
Torres Shire Council & the Indigenous Advisory Committee acknowledges the Kaurareg Nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which they present the 2012 Winds Of Zenadth Cultural Festival. The Kaurareg traditional owners will be delivering the official opening ceremony commencing at 4:00pm on Tuesday September 18, 2012.
Society that “Cape York Peninsula is being converted into a mining zone”. The Wilderness Society’s warning came as public consultations ended for Cape York’s latest in a long list of mining proposals, Oresome Minerals’ Urquhart Point mineral sand mine on the Cape’s north-west coast. Northern Australia Wilderness Society campaigner Gavan McFadzean said: “It’s absurd that another mine is even being considered on Cape York while a World Heritage assessment is about to confirm the universal natural and cultural values of the region. “This new sand mine earmarked for the sensitive coastal dune systems of Cape York’s north-west coast is a concern in itself. But even more alarming is that the Environmental Impact Statement reveals plans for a massive mineral sand mining program that extends north from Weipa all the way along the west coast to the tip of Cape York.” Oresome Minerals has been granted four mining leases and has applied for no less than 10 more Mineral Exploration permits. The cumulative impact of this chain of sand mines would be devastating to the spectacular coastline and natural values of the north-western Cape.” Mr Njaramba said historical, cultural and environmental values were considered when an application to explore was lodged. “It is our job to protect both the land and sea in our area and we take this very seriously. If we felt exploration was going to impact these sensitive areas consent would definitely not be given.”Eight new bauxite, sand and coal mines are proposed for Cape York, with about a quarter of the region under exploration for further mines. Further information regarding Oresome Australia Pty Ltd’s Cape York projects can be found at www. oresome.com.au
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Former student’s artwork is given pride of place
Artist, Ceferino Sabatino, explaining the meaning of his work, Belonging, Being, Becoming to the assembly while Ms Kett holds the painting for all to see. PHOTO: TIM BEENCKE DURING the recent 125th Jubilee Celebrations at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, local artist and former student, Ceferino Sabatino was commissioned by the Principal, Ms Helen Kett, to create a work of art to take pride of place in our new school library. Last month, Nino came to one of the Monday morning Assemblies to present the painting, “Belonging, Being, Becoming” to the school community and to explain to the assembled group the ideas expressed in the work. “This painting has a story to tell about the children of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and their culture. It is important for children when developing their own identity to have that sense of belonging to a family, community, friends and most of all their educators. Being is all about the children of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart expressing themselves as individuals and developing their personality and their culture. It is also important for the children to enjoy their childhood and the knowledge of their culture, which, in this painting, is dance. Dance also builds strong relationships, which is important, for the children to have that sense of becoming and growing their skills and knowledge. It also makes the children active participants in society. Dance also gives the children a sense of achievement and will stay with the children for life, no matter where life takes the children.” Belonging, Being, Becoming is now hanging in the new school library where all who enter have the opportunity to ponder its message.
2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival TORRES NEWS special feature
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INSIDE
• Open Invitation from Torres Shire Council and the Indigenous Advisory Committee • 2012 Program • 2-page Dancing Team profiles • McDonald Charter Boats and Peddells travel information Torres News
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Open Invitation To attend the
2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival
Torres Shire Council and the Indigenous Advisory Committee extends an open invitation to all constituents and visitors of the region to attend the 2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival. Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival 18 – 21 September, 2012 Ken Brown Oval, Thursday Island, Torres Strait
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2012 Program Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival 18 – 21 September, 2012 Ken Brown Oval, Thursday Island, Torres Strait
Tuesday, 18 September
Wednesday, 19 September
4pm
9am
Official Opening Ceremony
Tagai State College Culture Day
Welcome Feast Live Music Entertainment Ailan Dance Cultural Showcase
4pm
Live Music Entertainment Ailan Dance Cultural Showcase Fireworks
Thursday, 20 Sept.
Friday, 21 September
12 noon
11am
Lunch Forums and
Community Float Parade Lunch Forums and Workshops
Workshops Ailan Dance Cultural Showcase Live Music Entertainment Seaman Dan CD Launch Ailan Dance Cultural Showcase
4pm
Ailan Dance Cultural Showcase QMF – Featuring Cygnet Repu and Christine Anu Live Music Entertainment Christine Anu – Live performance Closing Ceremony Festival Ends Torres News
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2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival Kurupu Patayardhar Profile Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag dance team name is Kurupu Patayardhar. We have 8 girls and 12 boys travelling into Thursday Island to represent our community. They are all students from Years 5, 6 and 7.
Purple Spider Dance Team Profile
Our whole campus practices dance each year in term 3 and we have an annual campus dance display in the community where every student dances. For the cultural festival we choose from our best dancers to represent the community at Thursday Island. The student dance team will be accompanied by a number of adults who will be going in to support them.
In the 1960s, the Purple Spider Dance Team historical Journey began with our forefathers from Egriu Village, Darnley Island.
Wamiyal Dancers Profile
This year on July 12, we represented the Torres Strait, Queensland and Australia at our first International event at the Henley Festival in London to promote the Indigenous Culture of the Torres Strait through traditional singing and dancing.
The Sempol Au Ngurpai Lag Wamiyal dance group is made up of 6 boys and 6 girls; aged between 7 and 12 years old. The main focus of this dance group is allowing the children to participate, learn and live the culture while retaining the stories, songs and dancers passed down.
From achieving our biggest trip to London, we were nominated for an award at the Torres Strait NAIDOC Awards Night 2012 held by Torres Shire Council on July 12 and we won the Community Tribute Award which was for Excellence in Cultural and Community Services.
Muyngu Koekaper Profile “The next Generation of the Electrical Soldiers” – Saibai Island. The Birth and History of Muyngu Koekaper Founder: The people of Saibai Island. 1960 – Grandfathers performance, Bishop Matthews enthronement. 1968 – Performed at Kungsolm, Swedish Ocean Liner. 1969 – Performed at QEII Ocean Liner. 1988 – Expo, Brisbane. Pope visit to Alice Springs, NT. Opening celebrations of Rockhampton Indigenous Cultural Centre. Thursday Island retirement celebration of the Late State Police Inspector. Four Winds Ministerial Occasion. Consecration of the first Torres Strait Islander Bishop. 50th Anniversary of the Holy Trinity Church, Saibai Island (know as, Saibai Island Community Dance Team). 1989 – Dance team named: Muyngu Koekaper. “The name Muyngu Koekaper signifies when a young boy is initiated into manhood and is tested for his courage and bravery by whipping him with burning coconut leaves before leaving for war, or it also defines when a fire spark jumps from one fire to another area and creates a new burning bush.” Keeping the Home Fires Burning – Late Mr W Waia (Former Dancer/ Choreographer). 1990 – 10th Independence Anniversary of Republic of Vanuatu. 1992 – South Pacific Cultural Festival, Cook Islands. 1993 – Year of Indigenous People, Thursday Island. 1996 – Indigenous Festival, Sydney, NSW. 1998 – Joe Mairu Memorial Oval Official Opening, Badu Island. 1999 – Native Title Determination, Saibai Island. Consecration of Late Bishop Hankin and Assistant Bishop Dave Passi, Badu Island. 2000 – Torres Strait Cultural Festival, Olympic Torch Bearing, Thursday Island. Corroboree 2000, handing over of the Reconciliation Document, Sydney, NSW. 2001 – Ordination to the Priesthood of Late. Fr Pili Waigana. Opening Ceremony, Australian National Museum and Blessing of “Kulba Saibai Prototype Canoe and Reconstructable Canoe”, Canberra, ACT. Yeperenye Festival, Alice Springs, NT. 2003 – Kontact Festival, Guanghou, East China. 2004 – Consecration of Bishop Tolowa Nona and Assistant Bishop Late. Sania Townson. 2006 – Performed at Gab Titui Gallery, the Four Seasons Production 4, Thursday Island. 2007 – Performed at Power House Museum, Indigenous Business Conference, Sydney, NSW. Opening Ceremony of Kick Arts Gallery, Cairns, Qld. 2012 – Rebirh of Muyngu Koekaper – “The next Generation of the Electrical Soldiers”. *1989 – 2000 – Performed at every year’s Torres Strait Cultural Festivals. Page 18 Torres News
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This journey was only a beginning of a new era to come for the young and future generations. In 2010, the team became known as the Ugar Purple Spider Dance Team where we participated at the 2010 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival and we won the People’s Choice Award.
Our team is proudly made up of our elders, adults, youths and children. We take great pride in what we do to proudly promote, uphold and raise awareness of Torres Strait Culture and tradition – in particular Ugarum Le and Erubum Le cultural and traditional practices, describing spirituality, connection to the land, sea and air – through languages, songs and dance.
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Zugubal Dancers Profile Badhu Island Maluyligal - Zenadh-Kes Zugubal Dancers are a Cairns based Badu Island dance team established in April 2012 by Alick Tipoti. They are connected to all three tribes Badu, Wakaydh, Argan, Baadhu. All of their performances are based on the Torres Strait cultural protocols accompanied with traditional chants and songs about their Land, Sea and Sky. They are more about dancing to chants in the ancient Torres Strait Style like their ancestors did prior
to Christian Invasion/colonisation. All chants, songs and performances are composed choreographed by team founder Alick Tipoti. All performances are not sacred to the legends of the past but are protocol based.
NGA – National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT. AIATSIS – Australian Institution for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies, Canberra, ACT. 2011: Canopy Art Space, Cairns, Qld.
Performances
Film
2012: Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). Umi Arts Cairns Exhibition opening. DHS – Department of Human Services, Canberra, ACT. DFAT – Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Canberra, ACT.
Zugub, the Mask, Spirits and the Stars.
International Zugubal Dancers are due to travel to perform in Noumea New Caledonia from November 8 – 18 as part of the ‘Waan Danse Franchir Le Pas’.
Urab Dancers Profile
SEAMAN DAN SUNNYSIDE CD LAUNCH Thursday, September 20 at the Festival. A Friday Night on Thursday (Island): Nat King Cole songs done ‘Ailan Style’ A brand new album from Seaman Dan. “Sunnyside” sees Uncle Seaman’s vocal prowess demonstrated by his range and emotion in the delivery of these classic songs. He sings beautifully and all the songs are arranged in the eclectic styles of the Torres Strait islands, delivery a delightful collection to be played again and again.
The Urab Dancers are a team of dynamic traditional entertainers from Poruma (Coconut) Island which is one of four sandy coral cay islands in the central part of the Torres Strait traditionally belonging to the Kulkalgal Nation. Coconut (Urab) trees abound on the island. The word “urab” is a traditional name that refers to either the coconut fruit or the coconut tree itself. It is a symbol. It is one of the key elements of life in our traditional structure according to Ngalpun Lagau Pawal (Our Island Customs). The Urab Dancers have been privileged to have had the opportunity to perform at a number of cultural events. In the competitive events they have been successful winning several prestigious Torres Strait cultural awards. Initially the Urab Dancers performed at the Torres Strait Island Centenary Celebrations back in 1971 on Thursday Island. A performance at the 5th Torres Strait Cultural Festival Council Conference on the 24th August at Masig (Yorke) Island in 1987 followed. The group then embarked on their inaugural Urab Dance Tour to Cairns in North Queensland in December 1992 where they performed at a number of places in Cairns including the Cairn’s Pier, the City Mall and Indinji Hall. These tours have been repeated over the years and their performances, which are of a very high standard, are well recognised in the northern Queensland region. The tours continue today and the area covered has increased to include Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. For centuries the Urab Dancers’ performances have been breathtaking and the dancers will win the hearts of each member of the audience every time without fail. For many, the dancers’ performances have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The heart winning blueprint of the Urab Dancers is about the unique Ruwai (style), Thonaraka (timing), Sagulau (costumes) and Gethau Sagul (dancing apparatuses). Traditional dancing to the Urab Dancer is not only about entertainment but it is about self discipline, kinship, cultural revival and most importantly of all, promoting the unique cultural identity of the Porumagal Nations. Today in the 21st century the Urab Dancers are still very proud of this legacy and continue to aspire to this code of ethics established by their forefathers. They warmly embrace the opportunities as well as the challenges to retell the stories from their forefather’s time through these mediums of the arts.
The Urab Dancers know that they sing and dance to celebrate the rich, unique island pasin (passion) and kastom blo (belonging) to Poruma and that their songs and dances are an affirmation about their existence, livelihood and kinship to the land, sky and sea. Most of the traditional songs and dances retell stories of former times and of the struggle and hardships encountered by their ancestors. They capture seasons for fishing, hunting, and gardening, and, remind us of special signs or events that mark important landmarks or achievements of individuals, families or community experiences. The traditional dances and songs are living narratives of ancient times of hardship, determination and survival. They have been passed down to them by their people. They then endeavour to pass on accurately the messages gathered from the past by remembering and including the following in their performances: • the spirituality and aspiration of the Porumalgal Elders; • the cultural kinship structure and system; • cultural heritage ethics and principles; • the importance of promoting traditional artists; • the traditional culture and island kastoms (feelings of belonging); • the wealth of traditional knowledge that our elders have; • the history and stories of hardship and the survival of the people; • the roles and responsibilities of the custodians of the traditional knowledge they have to revive, restore and promote their cultural identity; • that the succession planning and leadership strategies are in place; and • the importance of sharing their culture, stories and place.
The reaction by the audience at each performance shows they are succeeding in doing many of the things listed for members of the world outside. More importantly, the revival of the language and culture of their nation, especially through the songs and dances, is ensuring it isn’t lost forever. The importance shown to their community of what it really means to retain their language and culture by reviving it has made them even more proud of themselves as a nation. Their contribution to the history of the world is unique and just so very important for those to come. Torres News
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2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival McDONALD CHARTER BOATS PROUD SPONSOR
In support of the 2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival McDonald Charter Boats are providing FREE Night Ferries departing at 8pm and 9pm from TI throughout the festival, Tuesday September 18 to Friday September 21. In addition to our sponsorship, McDonald Boat Charters are also offering SPECIAL FARES from Horn Island to Thursday Island, including FREE BUS transfers on TI between the festival grounds and the TI Jetty. (Bus will do drop-offs from the ferry throughout the day and will depart the festival grounds at 7.50pm and 8.50pm each night)
$2 Adult • $1 Child SPECIAL FARES are available ONLY at the below departure times. DAY/DATE
TIMES
Tuesday 18
1.25pm, 2.15pm, 4.40pm, 5.40pm & 6.30pm
Wednesday 19
9.15am, 11.30am, 1.25pm, 2.15pm, 4.40pm, 5.40pm & 6.30pm
Thursday 20
9.15am, 11.30am, 1.25pm, 2.15pm, 4.40pm, 5.40pm & 6.30pm
Friday 21
8.25am, 9.15am, 11.30am, 1.05pm, 2.15pm, 4.40pm, 5.40pm & 6.30pm
Special fare seats subject to availabity on each departure only once all normal pre-booked/pre-paid passengers have boarded the vessel.
McDonald Charter Boats proudly supporting the Horn Island Community and the 2012 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival Page 20 Torres News
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FERRY • TOUR • CHARTER
Peddells… Proud to sponsor 2012 Winds of Zenadth Kes Cultural Festival September 18 – 21
NPA Residents Travel at HALF FARE* (50% off Adult full Return fares Seisia to TI to Seisia) *Conditions apply
* Board 15 mins prior RESERVATIONS & ENQUIRIES: Ph 4069 1551 Peddells Jetty Shop – 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Agents: Seisia Holiday Park, Cape York Ice & Tackle, Resort Bamaga, Loyalty Beach CONDITIONS APPLY • Special available to residents of Torres Strait and NPA. This is a limited offer and therefore may not be available on every ferry departure. Fares available for purchase from Friday 14 September 2012. Advance purchase defined as up to day prior to travel. • Proof of residency required upon purchase, 3 month minimum residency. • Special only applies to pre-pay full price adult fares on SEI TI SEI return travel. Special is for travel on 18 – 21 September 2012 inclusive. • Name, travel date/times changes are not permitted and trip cannot be broken once booked. Cancellation policy applies, providing minimum of 24 hours notice supplied, cancellation fees will apply. We are not required to provide a refund if you change your mind about the service you booked. Special only pertains to fares and not carriage of items other than one x 20kg suitcase. We cannot guarantee connections with another carrier.
Peddells Ferry Service – Connecting the Cape to Torres Strait since 1980…
T.I. HARDWARE TRADE SHOW THURSDAY Island was abuzz with everything from power saws to potted plants recently, as hardware suppliers, tradespeople and customers turned out to the local hardware store for a trade show. One lucky shopper, Barbara Sagigi, won a brand-new mountain bike in a raffle at the in-store trade show, held on Saturday, September 8. TI True Value Hardware’s Rochelle Wienert said they held the
trade show every 12 months. “We have representatives come up here from Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane,” Rochelle said. “It’s a great opportunity for our customers to see the latest range of products and get specialist advice.” And for those tradies or home renovators thinking about painting and decorating, the hardware shop has just installed a $10,000 colour match designer. Wattyl/Solver state manager Paul
Wattyl/Solver state manager Paul Gould, TI Hardware’s Rochelle Wienert and Wattyl/ Solver regional manager Aaron Lovatt with the new computerised colour match designer system.
Photos: MARK ROY Gould says the new computer system can match just about any colour sample you throw at it. “You can even bring in your best coloured t-shirt and we can mix a paint to match,” Mr
Gould said. Radio 4MW broadcast live from the event as the Thursday Island Rotary Club kept the shoppers fed with their fundraising sausage sizzle.
Calling for Applications LEFT: Troy Prien from Proform Tops and Laminates from Rapala, Tony Katsaros and Glen Wienert from TI Hardware. BELOW: Michael Bon gets some info on a bit of this and a bit of that from Russell Van Bael from Makita Power Tools.
ABOVE: Radio 4MW’s Jenni Enosa and Luke Peterson broadcasting live from the TI Hardware Trade Show. RIGHT: Travis Nakata, Toshio Nakata and Dean Dorante at the outside broadcast. Photo courtesy of 1260 4MW.
ABOVE: The friendly staff at True Value Hardware - Kari, Amy, Stacey and Rochelle - with some of the new plants in the nursery. RIGHT: Ky with the TI Hardware mascot, Chewy.
The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residential delivered in six sessions over 17 months. The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effective in local, regional, state, national and international arenas. The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examination of key national and international issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interaction with leaders in government, industry and the community. The Program aims to: • Work with leaders who are committed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effective in their roles • Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia • Improve the capacity and influence of rural leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communities, team, organisations, industries, and policy arenas • Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders • Encourage collaboration to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effectiveness in three key areas: • Personal effectiveness • Thinking, conceptual and analytical skills • Ethics, values, social responsibility, and appreciation of diversity. TSRA is calling for applications from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored position on ARLP Course 20. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply. To obtain an application form and for further information please contact Mr Charlie Kaddy at TSRA on (07) 4069 0700 or Email: charlie.kaddy@tsra.gov.au
Applications close COB Friday 12 October 2012. Robyn Humphreys, Ronald Humphreys, Pat Jones, Jen Williams, Nola WardPage and Jackie Moody at the Rotary stall.
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SKOOLABORATE Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh
A group of year 9 and 10 students at Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh (Thursday Island Secondary Campus) have recently completed a week long specialist workshop. The aim of this project was for students to investigate youth culture. The project engaged students in work that is focused on values, culture and beliefs in a virtual world, on-line. The students were given the opportunity to collaborate, that is, work together as a team and interact with students from other schools across Australia, in a secure on-line world. Each student had the chance to create an “avatar”, you may have seen the movie. This new “person’ becomes your personality on-line in a virtual world. Students also gained hands on practical experience and training to develop knowledge and skills related to work in the graphic design industry. The students learned to use “Photoshop” which is a leading software package used by designers around the world.
These learning experiences broadened each students’ skill base and provided a unique opportunity to work on design education. During the week each student also learned to navigate virtual worlds, publish their art work on line and use social networking tools effectively. Students can now publish and communicate easily to a global audience. It is important for students to learn about how to use these environments in a way that will keep them safe. These skills are the 21st Century digital literacy skills needed to participate successfully in today’s world.
Term 4: School commences Monday 8th October 12 Happy and Safe Holidays Page 22 Torres News
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If you would like to learn more about this workshop and see more art work produced by Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh students published in the online gallery then visit: http://skoolaborate.wordpress.com/ Thanks must go to the visiting educators Mark Kent, from Distance Education Victoria and Susan Connel, Distance Education Queensland, Theresa Henry and the visiting professional Graphic Designer from Cairns, Phil who all passed on their skills and expertise. Thanks also to the participating students whose talent and art work are displayed here.
FATHER’s DAY Parade at Erub Erwer Uteb
What a wonderful afternoon! Students sent out invitations to their Dad, Awa and/or Athe to come and receive a special gift they made and a letter or card for Father’s Day. Mr Sailor spoke about the roles of a Dad, Daddy, Awa and Athe. He explained the relationship - mum’s brother is Awa, Dad’s brother is Daddy and that Daddy and Awa play a very important role in the family. We had our beautiful Elder Aunty Nora Saylor talk about the importance of working together. Students called out to their Dad/Daddy/Awa/Athe who proudly came up, shook their hand, hugged them and received their gift. The smiles and applauds all round were heart warming!
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6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Murder At My Door” (M v,a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Criminal Minds: “A Family Affair / Today I Do” 11:00 Law And Order: LA - Westwood - When a student is found dead at UCLA, the detectives learn that protecting his sister Malia, a star soccer player, may have led to his murder. After speaking with Malia and her boyfriend, Winters and Jaruszalski are led on a path to uncover the suspect, only to discover the case taking a surprising turn. 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:30 Room For Improvement 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
4:30 UEFA Champions League Program 6:45 World News 2:30 Feast Greece: Meteora 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Canada 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Cheese and Dairy 8:00 Destination Flavour 8:30 Our Food: Kent 9:35 The School: Educating Essex - Carrie and Ashleigh are at the heart of the biggest and loudest clique in school: they love clothes, boys and parties. But teenage girls also love a drama and as the best friends fall out, the argument looks set to disrupt more than their friendship, with the effects spilling into the classroom. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Kontroll” (MA s,l,v) - Good and evil battle it out in the underground world of Budapest’s metro system. Trouble stirs when a hooded stranger begins terrorising the subways in this highly original action thriller from Hungary. 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Angel Face” (PG) 2:55 Minuscule 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Amersham 6:50 Minuscule: Shell Less 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Spicks And Specks 8:30 Scott And Bailey: Scott and Bailey investigate the puzzling murder of a woman with a green head. And while Janet confides in her boss about Andy’s behaviour, Rachel struggles with Sean’s latest news. 9:20 Waking The Dead: Missing Persons Part 1- The Cold Case squad think they are chasing a case of sexual violence, but instead unearth evidence of a terrorist cell. 10:10 Lateline 10:45 My Family: A Very Brief Encounter - Susan asks Ben to help an old girlfriend of hers through a divorce, but nearly precipitates her own. 11:15 The Trophy Room 11:45 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 7:30 Rugby League Finals - Preliminary Final No. 1 - Wide World of Sports presents the business end of the finals series with the first preliminary final, the winner of this game will be through to the Grand Final on September 30th. 9:50 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Newcastle” (M v,s,r) - Stuck in the shadow of his brother, Jesse sets his sights on the Junior Surf Pro finals where a win would mean a ticket out of Newcastle for him and his father. But a wild weekend with his surf mates and cute local girls makes Jesse question what’s really important. 2:00 Movie: “Sweeney 2” (M v) Regan & Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent. 4:00 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Scent Of A Woman” (PG l,a) 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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: The River Boys go bush, Bianca’s fears come to fruition when Rocco is taken to hospital and Harvey and Roo lay down the terms for their relationship. 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season - It’s arguably the best weekend of the year for footy purists as four teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the AFL Grand Final. 11:00 Sport Special: 1984 Final Story - A gripping and entertaining look back at the 1984 Grand Final Hawthorn v Essendon featuring interviews with all the key players and Kevin Sheedy. 12:00 Movie: “Fascination” (MA s) - Only a few weeks after her husband’s mysterious death, Maureen prepares to marry another man. Does their union hide a dark secret? 2:10 Auction Squad 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 The Hotel: Bedlam And Breakfast 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Nomad’s Land 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Peril From The Seas 8:30 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 9:30 As It Happened: Brother Number One - Rob Hamill tells the story of his brother Kerry, who was captured along with two of his friends by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodian waters in 1978. 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Human Touch” (MA l,n,s) - An erotically charged drama from director Paul Cox. Following a performance at a local arts festival, 30-year-old Anna is approached by Edward, a wealthy, cultured man in his 60s. He offers to donate money to her choir if she agrees to pose for a series of nude photographs. 12:55 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: The Collector” - (MA l)When Kurt Wallander investigates the death of a woman during a house robbery, suspicion falls on the victim’s ex-boyfriend, Fabian, a bouncer. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:30 25 Years Of Rage: 1995-1998 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Perfume 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 Movie: “The Great Escape” (PG) 4:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 5:00 The Wonder Years: Whose Woods Are These? 5:25 Minuscule: The Dung Beetle Battle 5:30 TBA 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doctor Who: The Doctor gets a Stetson (and a gun!), and finds himself the reluctant Sheriff of a Western town under siege by a relentless cyborg named Gunslinger. But who is he and what does he want? 8:20 Sinbad: When Anwar loses The Providence in a bet to merchant Abdul-Fahim, Sinbad confides about the curse to Anwar and tells him he (Sinbad) will die unless they get the ship back. 9:05 Hustle 10:05 The Jonathon Ross Show 10:55 United States Of Tara: The Road To Hel Is Paved With Breast Intentions - Tara is tested when her mother Bev comes to visit her new grandchild, while Dr Hattaras discovers the voice of Tara’s menacing new alter. 11:15 25 Years of Rage: 1993-1998 (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)
6:00 Team Umizoomi 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Getaway 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 Children’s Programs 2:30 Pyramid 3:00 The Truth About Lions: The Social Cat 4:00 Getaway’s European Tour 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos - Join your host Shelley Craft for an hour of side-splitting laughs on Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. 7:30 Rugby League Finals: Preliminary Final No. 2 9:50 Movie: “16 Blocks” (M v,l) - Tasked with escorting a witness from police custody to a nearby courthouse, aging cop Jack reluctantly agrees. But with powerful forces intent on keeping them from reaching their destination, they’ll be lucky to make it. 12:00 2012 ICC World Twenty/20 Cricket: Australia v West Indies Wide World Of Sports presents the second Australian game in the 2012 Twenty/20 World Cup, live from R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. 3:00 F Troop: From Karate With Love 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Sea Princesses 11:00 Dive Olly Dive 11:30 Sally Bollywood - Super Detective 12:00 V8xtra 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 2:30 TBA 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: It’s arguably the best weekend of the year for footy purists as four teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the AFL Grand Final. 11:00 Movie: “Scarface” (AV v,l,d,s) - Small-time crook Tony Montana emigrates from Cuba to the US, determined to become rich and powerful. Admitted into the inner circle of a Miami drug lord, he ultimately takes over his boss’s empire and even his wife. However, his paranoia and cocaine addiction begin to spiral out of control, while his enemies circle, waiting for the chance to bring him down. 2:30 Auctionsquad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Trouble With Tolstoy 2:10 The Doors: Mr Mojo Risin’ 3:20 The Impressionists: Gang Of Four 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex In Rome: Shadows 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Engineering Giants: Ferry Strip-Down 8:35 RocKwiz 9:30 Movie: “Precious” (MA a,l) - In New York City’s Harlem in 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate 16-year-old who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enrol in an alternative school in the hope that her life can head in a new direction. Winner of two Academy Awards in 2010, and nominated for four others, including Best Picture. 11:25 Movie: “JCVD” (M l,v) - Between his tax problems and his legal battle with his wife for the custody of their daughter, these are hard times for action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme, who finds that even Steven Seagal has pinched a role from him! Van Damme decides to return to Belgium, the country of his birth, to seek the peace and tranquillity he can no longer enjoy in the United States. 1:20 Great Australian Albums: Woodface by Crowded House 2:20 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: Nottingham (Robin Hood) 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Travel Oz 2:00 Sinbad 2:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 3:00 Lang Lang Plays Rachmaninoff 3:55 The South Bank Show: Lang Lang 4:45 Clarinet Ballistix: Kats Chernin: Without Words 5:00 Wild Russia: The Secret Forest 5:50 Minuscule: Dragonflies 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: The Man On The $20 note 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Great Southern Land: Great Australian Bite 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium 11:00 Tess Of The D’Urbervilles - As Tess pleads with Angel to return, she is relentlessly pursued by Alec 11:55 Ballroom Rules: Anny Salerni and her ballroom dancing students prepare for the world’s biggest same-sex dancesport competition being held at the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany. 12:25 Order In The House 1:25 The Jewel In The Crown: The Moghul Room - It’s India 1942. Against a possible Japanese invasion as well as Gandhi calling for the British to leave - a young English girl falls in love with an Indian reporter. 2:20 Rage
6:00 GIO Schoolboy Cup 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Motorway Patrol 1:30 The Farmer Wants A Wife 2:30 House Husbands 3:30 2012 Intrust Super Cup 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands - Abi struggles with being a working mum, after she misses her daughter’s birthday and clashes with the ‘mummy mafia’ at school. Mark is arrested after taking extreme measures to prove his macho credentials. 9:30 The Mentalist: The Redshirt - Jane and the CBI are called in when a retired star quarterback is presumed dead following a car explosion. 10:30 Underbelly: Badness: Road To Nowhere 11:25 Flashpoint: Custody 12:20 What Would You Do? 1:05 Spyforce: The General 2:05 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Fish Hooks 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 11:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 12:00 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Anne Of Green Gables” (PG) 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 TBA 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 8:00 Airways 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s Boys: There’s bickering aplenty in the Brown household this week as Rory and Dino are on the rocks and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way. With Maria about to give birth, Cathy convinces Agnes to build bridges and invite Maria’s mother Hillary out for dinner. However, the night comes to an abrupt end when Maria goes into labour. 9:50 Billy Connolly’s World Tour Of Australia 10:50 TBA 12:40 Outlaw: In Re: Tony Mejia 1:35 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Roberto Alagna Live 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Ile Longue: The Secret Island 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Mysterious Sunken Cities 8:30 Are We Still Evolving? Dr Alice Roberts asks one of the great questions about our species: are we still evolving? There’s no doubt that we’re a product of millions of years of evolution. But thanks to modern technology and medicine, did we escape Darwin’s law of the survival of the fittest? 9:30 Terry Pratchett: Choosing To Die - In a frank and personal documentary, author Sir Terry Pratchett considers how he might choose to end his life. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008, Terry wants to know whether he might be able to end his life before his disease takes over. 10:45 Movie: “Rosenstrasse” (M a,d) - A revealing and honest look at 1940s Nazi Germany. Based on real events, a group of nonJewish women rally in front of the Rosenstrasse detention site for the freedom of their imprisoned Jewish husbands (In German and English) 1:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Egypt Unwrapped 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Antiques Master 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Restoration Man: Church 6:50 Minuscule: The Caterpillar Dream 7:00 ABC News 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 Collision: A five-part British drama that tells the story of a major road accident and a group of people who have never met, but who all share one single defining moment that will change their lives forever. 12:20 Intangible Asset No 82 1:55 Rage 2:30 Football: VFL: Preliminary Final 2
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 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Underbelly: Badness: Bang, Bang, Kill, Kill - Unaware he is under police surveillance, Decker juggles two different hitman contracts with the impending birth of his baby. Police get a crucial breakthrough in the hunt for Anthony Perish when they catch the killer of a Melbourne underworld figure. 9:30 Person Of Interest: No Good Deed - The new Number is a security analyst who has uncovered something that the government wants to remain a secret: the existence of the Machine. 10:30 CSI: NY - The Box 11:30 Memphis Beat: Troubled Water 12:30 The Avengers: Return To The Cybernauts 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Raising Waylon” (PG) 2:00 Dive Olly Dive 2:30 Sea Princesses 3:00 Ghosts Of Time 3:30 Toybox 4.00 Spit It Out 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 7:30 Sport Special: 2012 Brownlow Red Carpet Special 8:15 Sport Special: 2012 Brownlow Medal - Bruce McAvaney hosts the prestigious AFL count to find the winner of the AFL’s most coveted individual honour, the Charles Brownlow Medal. 11:15 Sport Special: 1990 Final Story 12:15 30 Rock: It’s Never To Late For Now - Jenna tries to distract Liz from her break-up and prove that love still exists. Meanwhile, Liz believes that her new female guest writer perpetuates negative female stereotypes and is bad for women. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Relatives”(PG) In Hungarian. 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: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: The A to Z Of Explosives 8:30 Darren Brown Investigates: The Man With X-Ray Eyes - In this episode, Derren is accompanied by blind British woman Judy Dunk as they travel to Holland to meet Vyacheslav Bronnikov, a Russian man who claims to be able to teach the blind to psychically see again. 9:30 Shameless: Mimi sets Billy a challenge to test his manhood, while Micky decides to put Ray’s numeracy skills to good use by taking him to the casino. But Ray’s only got one thing on his mind, and it’s not the jackpot! 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: The Palace/Paths Of Hate/Story Of Panshin Beka/The Letter 1:05 Living Black 1:35 The Ricky Gervais Show 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Restoration Man 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Time Team: Buck Mill 6:50 Miniscule: The Bridge On The River 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 8:30 Rick Stein Spain: Rick Stein learns all about ‘pinxos’ in a crowded bar in San Sebastian; he travels to Ordizia and La Rioja, then to Navarra and its most famous town, Pamplona - famous for its bull running and Ernest Hemingway. 9:30 QI: Film 10:00 Artscape: Salt 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Catching Cancer 1:25 The Jewel In The Crown: Pandora’s Box 2:30 Football: VFL: Grand Final
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 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Transporter Malfunction - It’s a dream come true for Sheldon when he has a close encounter with his hero, Mr. Spock -- legendary sci-fi icon Leonard Nimoy. 8:30 Anger Management: Charlie Gets Romantic 9:00 Episodes 9:40 TBA 11:40 Weeds: Machetes Up Top 12:10 The Beer Factor 12:40 Chase: Seven Years 1:05 Extra 1:30 Danoz 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: “Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey” (PG a,s) 2:00 Dive Olly Dive 2:30 Sea Princesses 3:00 Ghosts Of Time 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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 look forward to their future together, Dex wishes he had died in the car accident and Roo and Harvey attempt to resolve their relationship issues. 7:30 TBA 9:30 Smash: The Workshop / The Coup - Everything comes to a head as Eileen, Derek and the team present ‘Marilyn: The Musical’ to would-be investors. Ivy is under pressure to perform, while her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy, undermines her at every turn. 11:30 Hung: What’s Going On Down Stairs? 12:10 30 Rock: Queen Of Jordan 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Lemon Tree” (PG) 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Alan Carr 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Lady Jane” (M a,d,l,n,v) - In French. An outwardly respectable boutique owner’s criminal past catches up with her when her teenage son is kidnapped. She must regroup her old criminal gang and face up to the misdeeds of her youth in order to save her son. 12:55 Skins: Thomas - The teenagers from Bristol are back and continue to live their lives in a hedonistic bubble. There are no consequences, no tomorrow and everyone will live forever. But then Thomas experiences a life changing event, causing him to question everything - his faith, his family and even his choice of friends. 1:50 Skins: Emily 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The American Future: A History By Simon Schama 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Time Team 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 The Restaurant: The Opening Night 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Exploration 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 The Chaser: Hamster Wheel - The Chaser team takes a look at the world of media, politics and government c***sorship. 9:35 Randling 10:10 At The Movies 10:40 Lateline 11:15 The Business 11:40 The Librarians: Dark Before Dawn 12:10 Eddie Perfect - Eddie Perfect, supported by the Brodsky Quartet and students from the Australian National Academy of Music, performs Songs From The Middle at the South Melbourne Town Hall as part of the inaugural Melbourne Cabaret Festival. 1:45 The Jewel In The Crown: The Division Of The Spoils 2:45 Football: SANFL: Second Semi Final - Teams TBA
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 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 The Farmer Wants A Wife: The Big Reveal: Series Finale 9:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Skegness - The Doctors treat patients with embarrassing situations including Leg Ulcer, Erectile Dysfunction, Constipation, Diabetes, Eczema, Gum Disease, Warts, Teeth Discolouration, Boils, Dermatitis, Night Terrors and Stress. 10:00 Embarrassing Kids Bodies: Curved Spine 11:00 House Husbands 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 20/20 1:30 Wesley Impact 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: “These Old Broads” (PG s,l) 2:00 Dive Olly Dive 2:30 Sea Princesses 3:00 Ghosts Of Time 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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: Alf is concerned that Roo and Harvey are being too nice to each other, Dex is hopeful for a bright future and Jett confronts Marilyn. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: I Love You Tommy Brown - When married couples fostering young children end up being killed in Seattle, the BAU team looks for an unsub with a maternal-yetmurderous instinct. 9:30 Covert Affairs: This Is Not America 11:30 Parks And Recreation - Dave Returns 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of England 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Survivors: Nature’s Indestructible Creatures: The Great Dying 8:30 Meet The Amish 9:30 Afghanistan: The Great Game - One of the most isolated and barren landscapes on the planet, Afghanistan is a strange place for an empire or superpower to invade. But for three of the greatest powers the world has seen, it became an unlikely target, an enduring obsession and an unwinnable war. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Motorcycle Diaries” (M l,a) - In Spanish. A highly inspiring, entertaining adventure based on the journals of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara as he journeys by motorcycle through South America in 1952 with his best friend, Alberto. 1:45 Iron Chef: Tomato 2:05 Iron Chef: Cod Rose 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 116
SUDOKU No. 116
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Don’t let other people waste your energy. You have a lot to do and won’t want to mess about. Let them know you have limited time. Romance. If you are not clear about what you want, your energy will be wasted, no matter how much enthusiasm you have. You may need to find a new focus in the relationship.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be a little surprised by some recent comments. Your friends will soon be following your advice, however. Romance. Your partner may be hiding something from you. Don’t assume the worst, though! Allow them to divulge their secrets. You don’t need to be labelled as a snoop.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
You mustn’t allow yourself to be held back by other people’s pessimism. You have plenty to do and need to overcome their opinions. Romance. This should be a very good week for romance; provided you take it easy. Your partner will not respond if they are not relaxed. Plan ahead so you can take time off.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A chance meeting later in the week may be less accidental than it seems. You’ll shortly be seeing more of this person. Romance. A fleeting encounter with a person born overseas will prove interesting. Be careful not to get too involved. Do you really want to begin a long-distance relationship?
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A long conversation with a friend will help you to understand this person better. In the past, you may have underestimated them. What drives them to do better? Romance. You will be in a very romantic mood. Everything will go well, provided you don’t allow your emotions to go overboard.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Try not to spend too much time worrying about other people’s problems. You have enough to do this week. Romance. A phone call during the week will be quite uninteresting at first. After a while, the mood will become warmer. Invite this person for coffee to discuss the topic further.
FINDWORD No. 116 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t be reluctant to make a change which you know will be in your best interest. You have an idea which is worth taking up. Now you just need a plan of action. Romance. Make sure that your partner supports any moves which you plan to make. You may need some moral support!
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
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Be careful to keep an agreement which you made recently with a friend. It is very important to them and they will feel let down if you don’t keep your promise. Romance. You will be especially sensitive to your partner’s feelings. You may know exactly what they are thinking. Let them tell you if you’re right.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You will enjoy being cast as the centre of an important decision. Use your power to improve the outcome and not to benefit your own desires. Romance. Your ability to see the positive side to things will help to give your love-life a boost today. Is your partner also feeling the positive vibes?
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You will need to use your intuition to get to the bottom of a recent mystery. Recap your previous thoughts on the subject and see how they’ve changed. Romance. This will not really be the best time for a romantic gettogether. You may find it difficult to relax properly. Time alone will help.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything. the young know everything.
– Oscar Wilde
SOLUTIONS No. 116
One area of your life will be finishing and a new one starting. You must assess your options and make certain that you are heading in the right direction. What was your original intent? Romance. This will be a good time for meeting new people. One person you come across may be a little unusual, however.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) You might take longer than usual getting to work today. There is not much you can do apart from being patient and leaving earlier. Romance. Your partner will greatly appreciate a small present. Give them something which they cannot normally afford and you will be thanked.
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nona - daniel wedding on badu on august 18 THE Nona family of Badu and the Daniel and Reuben families from Bamaga celebrated the marriage of David L Nona and Melaney Daniel at a cermony and reception on Badu Island on August 18. Officiating at the ceremony was Pastor Leon Proud of Weipa. In the wedding party were Allan Sagigi, Nathan Tamwoy, Edmond Tamwoy, Victor Nona, Keith Yorkston, Harold Mathew, Yanetta Nadredre, Subria Pround, Davina Elu, Samantha Nona, Ena Blanket and Soraya Daniel. The families were joined by friends and relatives from Bamaga, Cairns, Brisbane, Port Hedland, Weipa, Mabuiag, St Pauls, Thursday Island, Kubin and Boigu. The newly married couple will make their home on Badu. Badu Councillor Horace Baira congratulated the pair on their wedding. “On behalf of the community of Badu Island, and as Councillor for the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, I would like to publicly congratulate Melaney J Daniels and David L Nona who were married on Satuday, August 18, 2012 on Badu,” Cr Baira said. “When two people unite through marriage it gives hope for the future as they contribute to the community together and grow a family who will also carry on the services and traditions of our people.” The couple would like to thank Michael Laza & Anuty Dawn Baira, Mr & Mrs Opeta Kaitap, Mr Richard Nona (Papa Sugar) & Aunty Susan Baira , Ps Leon Proud, Sissy Larz, Mrs Harriet Phieasa, Uncle Joe Reuben, Mum Maggie Nona & Brice Harry, Uncle Laurie Nona & Aunty Stevie Lee, Athe Albert Reuben & Aka Leah Reuben, Aunty Annie Bowie, Bala Victor Nona (JNR),Uncle Barry Nona & Family, Aunty Sally & Aunty Annie Reece, Jo & Solomon Ahmat, Bala Paul Billy, Bernie Joe, Uncle Paiwee & Family, Aunty Barbara and Uncle Kamaira Guligo, Bala Seriba Sagigi, Aunty Taipo, Aunty Florence, Aunty Olive, Aunty Thema, Mum Bertha Morseu, Uncle George Morseu, Uncle Bala Boy & Aunty Pina, Mr & Mrs Wasam Baira, Mr & Mrs Roy Cowley, Mr & Mrs Frank Nona, Nadredre & Proud Family from Weipa, Uncle Mickey Bon, Mr & Mrs Terry Abednego, Uncle David Abendego, Bala Kempo, Bala Damian Arndt, Aunty Mena-mena, Aunty Taum Reuben, Mr & Mrs Masi Baira, Athe Mantho, Bala Aldene Reuben, Jenny Daniel, Chris & Tom, Bala Wagel, Bala Raymond & Tom Able Baira, Bala Jimmy Warrior, Mum Maka Mabo & Nene gel, Mum Mena Pau, Justin Nai & Sammy Jane, May & TJ, Bishop Tolowa Nona & Family, Crabby Mareko, sissy Ruby & Robby, Pastor ABOVE: David L Nona and Melaney Nona cutting the cake. Walter Tamwoy & Family, Uncle Richard Bowie & Sissy Jane Ahmat, Uncle Yamba BELOW: Subria Proud, Sonia Townsen, Yanetta Nadredre, Nona, Bala Keiji Bowie & family, Bala Egin Jennifer Daniel, Soraya Daniel, Silen David, Margaret Cowley, Mene, Remus Phineasa, Bala Gaga, Bala Melaney Nona, Phoebe Mabo, Davina Elu, Samantha Nona, Thomas Fuji & Family, Bala Derek Brank Tomasina Willie, Dosena Mabo and Phoebe Pilot at the bridal & Family, Bala Anton & Waiba, Councillor breakfast. Horace Baira & Family, Baba Horace & Muma Roudy, Bala Boyo Ahmat and Sissy Kay, Uncle Wayne Guivarra, Bala Tala Gaidan, Uncle Benny & Elsie, Sissy Lilly Ahmat, Mr Maluwap Nona & Family, Mr & Mrs Joe Tamwoy, Mr & Mrs Edmund Tamwoy, Bala Mcfarlane Kris & Anna Solomon, Tito & Eva Bowie, Charmaine Bowie, Father Dalton Cowley, Mr Joey Mooka, Bala Terry Baira, Sissy Sonya Townsane, Mum Janice & uncle Freddy Mathew & Family, Mum Dot and Uncle Jack Sagigi & Family, Bala Allan & Joannie & Family, Bala William Gizu, Bala Dick Williams & Family, Uncle Ipa & Aunty Rani Aki, Roger Bartlett (Photographer), Spurling Bridal & Formal Wear, Sundown Dance team, Aibai Sagulaw Buai Dance Team, Padau Mudth Dance team, TSIRC, Boigu Dance team, Mabiaug Dance Team, TI Dance Team, Soraya and Tamika, Sissy Pian & Marline Bond for their support in making this wedding possible. Apologise to those we have missed. Mina big esso to all families who travelled to Badu to celebrate our special day with us. Page 26 Torres News 17 - 23 September 2012
ABOVE: Edmond Tamwoy, Harold Mathew, Nathan Tamwoy, Victor Nona, Keith Yorkton, Allan Sagigi, David L Nona, Melaney Nona, Yanetta Nadredre, Subria Proud, Sammy Nona, Soraya Daniel, Ena Blanket, Davina Elu. Front row, left to right, are Wanitta Ahmat, Emal Willie, and Sytarniah Nona. RIGHT: Dewardhi Nona, daughter of bride and groom. BELOW: Keith Yorkston, Subria Proud, Sammy Nona, Victor Nona, David L Nona, Melaney Nona, Harold Mathew, Ena Blanket, Nathan Tamwoy, Soraya Daniel, Edmond Tamwoy, Davina Elu, Allan Sagigi, and Yanetta Nadredre.
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Regional Service Delivery Operations (One temporary full-time position until 14 December 2012 with possible extension. Mandatory Requirement - Applicants will need to provide a reference from a member of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs Salary: $81 962 - $87 691 p.a. Location: Thursday Island REF: QLD/23741/12 Key Duties: Will undertake a range of duties including the management of the development and implementation of projects to support program outcomes, improve coordination of projects to support program outcomes. Skills/Abilities: Applicant must have good oral and written communication skills, ability to work unsupervised, work as a team and well developed word processing skills, internet, Outlook: emails, calendar. Enquiries: Luisa O’Connor (07) 4069 1243 Closing Date: Friday, 28 September 2012
Torres Strait Island Regional Council At its Regulatory and Governance Standing Committee Meeting held at Thursday Island on 29 August 2012, Council approved a program of Local Law Compliance Inspections of all allotments within the Local Government Area. SCOpE: ENDING:
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A copy of the Minutes of the 29 August 2012 Regulatory and Governance Standing Committee are available for inspection at any divisional TSIRC office free of charge, or upon email request to sandra.garnett@tsirc.qld.gov.au, until the end of the program.
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Regional Service Delivery Operations (Mandatory Reguirement - Applicants will need to provide a reference from a member of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community) Communities Salary: $71 435 - $77 644 p.a. Location: Thursday Island REF: QLD/23751/12 Key Duties: The Local Area Coordinator works with families and local communities to identify and develop supports and services for people with disabilities in remote areas. Skills/Abilities: Contact the LAC Supervisor for more information ph 4069 5604. Enquiries: Barbara Leys 0429 497 759 Closing Date: Friday, 28 September 2012
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TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEDIA ASSOCIATION TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEDIA ASSOCIATION INC.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Association will be having its 2012 Annual General Meeting at the Port Kennedy Association Community Hall. Meeting details: Port Kennedy Association Community Hall 64-66 Douglas Street Thursday Island, QLD 4875 on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 5.30pm. All members of the Torres Strait Islanders Media Association are invited to attend.
Torres Strait Regional Authority Common Funding Round 2012 - 2013 For activities commencing in the period 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is calling for applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal organisations and individuals within the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area for grant funding under the following Programs: Governance and Leadership Program – Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) Capacity Building Initiatives Eligible projects under this program include: • Contribution towards the administrative costs associated with establishing and maintaining a PBC Office • Initiatives that increase the capacity of elected PBC Officers to perform their duties • Initiatives that support PBCs to engage with communities on Native Title issues Economic Development Program – Community Economic Initiatives Scheme (CEIS) Eligible projects under this program include: • Projects that demonstrate ability to create profits and employment opportunities • Projects that lead to the establishment of sustainable industries in the areas of Marine, Tourism, Arts and Craft or Construction • The development of business plans and feasibility studies Healthy Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Healthy Homes initiatives (including health promotion and education) • Healthy Lifestyles initiatives and minor infrastructure Safe Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Social services initiatives such as: • Indigenous women, men and children social development and support programs • Child and family safety programs • Safe and accessible community initiatives such as: • Safe communities infrastructure and equipment including land and sea communications systems • Community capacity building and awareness Culture Art and Heritage Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Support for the development of artist careers • Locally managed community cultural projects: • Festivals, recording local stories and songs • Costs associated with the revitalisation and /or maintenance of endangered Torres Strait languages • Support for purchase of Arts material • Production costs to develop traditional and contemporary artforms: • Development of song, dance, art and craft • Local cultural practitioners travelling to workshops or events • Production costs for projects and events: • Rental of equipment such as lighting, sound, hire of venues, temporary structures and catering • Marketing costs for the promotion of a cultural/artistic event Grant Application forms and Program Guidelines specific to each program are available at www.tsra.gov.au under the ‘Grant Funding’ menu. Application kits and further information can also be obtained by contacting the TSRA on (07) 4069 0700. Applications Close at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2012 Completed applications should be marked ‘TSRA Common Funding Round’ and posted to: The Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Regional Authority PO Box 261 Thursday Island Qld 4875 Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: grantapplications@tsra.gov.au Applications received after 4pm on October 8, 2012 will not be considered unless prior approval for a late submission has been obtained in writing from the relevant TSRA Program Manager.
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If you are unable to attend you are requested to obtain a proxy form by contacting the Finance Manager of the Association without delay so that you may be represented and vote at the meeting. Matters to be addressed: • the receiving of the management committee’s report and the statement of income and expenditure, assets and liabilities and mortgages, charges and securities affecting the property of the association, and • the election of members of the management committee, and • the adoption of the new Rules. For further information please contact Daisy Aniba (Finance Manager) at the Torres Strait Islanders Media Association on: Phone: (07) 4069 1524 Fax: (07) 4069 1844
Torres shire CounCil To lead, provide & facilitate
POSITION VACANT SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER Torres Shire Council is seeking to employ a suitably experienced person for the position of Senior Customer Service Officer on a full time basis.
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The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of outstanding front line customer service. The seniority of this position reflects the importance Council places on service excellence and duties will vary from assisting with routine inquiries for information, transaction of business with Council and accessing Council facilities or services, to overseeing service standards across all of Council.
PHONE: 1300 867 737
While Council has a development plan to assist existing staff who aspire to this role, we are looking for an experience person who can fill the role immediately and assist in the development of others.
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Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Torres Shire Council Certified Agreement 2010. A position description is available at the Council Office located at 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or on the Council website www.torres.qld.gov.au. Further details and enquiries should be directed to the Human Resource Officer, Don Benjamin on: Phone (07) 4069 1336, Fax (07) 4069 2792 or email employment@torres.qld.gov.au Applications are to be received by 4 pm Monday 1 October 2012. Dalassa Yorkston CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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NEWS
Sylvia returns to 4MW SEASONED broadcaster Sylvia Tabua is returning to 4MW after an extended absence from the Torres Strait airwaves. Sylvia rejoins the station on September 24 as Breakfast Host and Presenter with new and extended hours from 7am till 10am Monday to Friday. According to 4MW management: “Sylvia brings all her creativity and energy and a wealth of experience and professionalism to 4MW - and to a person we eagerly anticipate her arrival and look forward to some outstanding broadcasting.” PHOTO: Sylvia Tabua returns to the 4MW breakfast slot from Monday, September 24. PHOTO: MARK ROY
Sylvia is the recipient of numerous awards for her outstanding work with the Torres Strait Community and said she will continue her work in the Community but now with a louder voice through 4MW. TSIMA president Margaret Cowley says while she is saddened to lose Sylvia as a TSIMA committee member she is thrilled with her choice to return to radio. Sylvia promises her show will be both informative and entertaining and a great way to wake up to a Torres Strait morning. 1260 4MW is the Broadcast Voice of The Torres Strait.
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Applicants must have or apply for a Blue Suitability Card (Commission for Children and Young People). Application packages are available at the Tagai State College Business Unit, 31 Hargrave Street, Thursday Island. (Old High School Site) Interested persons should apply in writing. Applications must address the selection criteria within the package and present a resume. Applications can be dropped off at the Business Unit or mailed to: Business Services Manager Tagai State College PO Box 1000 Thursday Island Q 4875
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KRL GRAND FINALS - the ACTION and the FANS
ABOVE: Evelyn, KathyJo, Tom and Mareko at the game. ABOVE: Bando, Tom and Lasika after the game. LEFT:Joseph Gabey, Shanice Havili and Douglas Odo. BELOW RIGHT: Exuberant Suburbs supporters Jaka Sagigi, Sepie Sagigi, Ellis Sagigi, Ruth Tabuai and Anthony Sagigi cheer their team to victory at Ken Brown Oval. BELOW LEFT: Joseph Akee, Waku, George, and Margaret Gabey. ABOVE: Jacob Gabey. BELOW: Nova with 7-monthold niece Vanessa at the game.
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ABOVE: Cheryl Hooper celebrating her team’s win. BELOW: Suburbs supporter Kifa Ahwang (6).
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St George supporter blessed with tipping talent
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Sea Swift Thursday Island freight supervisor Darryl Seden congratulates NRL Tipping Competition winner Tanya Yates, who is labelled up, ready and waiting to be shipped off to Cairns on a return trip for two aboard Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay. Tanya will enjoy fivestar meals and a fully licensed bar along the way. PHOTO: MARK ROY
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By MARK ROY ST GEORGE supporter Tanya Yates from Prince of Wales Island has finished top-of-the-table in the Torres News NRL Tipping Competition, just three points ahead of second-placed Mark Hutton. “I was a St George supporter before I was even born,” Tanya admits. “My father was a die-hard supporter, so I had no choice.” And while the Dragons are out of the running, Tanya says she’s pleased to see “one of the original teams”, Souths, make it to the finals. But the real question is: What does Tanya see in her footballshaped crystal ball for the grand final? “I’m hoping Manly will win, but, if you want my prediction, I think Ben Barba for the Bulldogs is probably too good,” she says. Nonetheless, Tanya’s fortune-telling skills have earned her a trip for two to Cairns, cruising aboard the working container ship, the Trinity Bay. “I’m absolutely rapt, the cruise is booked out a year in advance, and apparently the food is really great,” Tanya says. “I’m definitely looking forward to it. “It’s a great prize and I hope they sponsor the comp again next year. “More people should join, because it really is a lot of fun.” Congratulating Tanya on her footy tipping win, Sea Swift chief executive Fred White says Tanya is set to be thrilled by one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. “We cruise 48 weeks of the year from Cairns Monday north to the Torres Strait Islands, and provide the most-unique cruising experience of your life,” Mr Depart t.i. Depart H.i. White says. 6.10 am 6.30 am “We’re confident that Tanya will have an amazing 7.00 am 7.30 am time on her trip, which is the only working cargo/ passenger ship in Australasia.” 8.00 am 8.25 am The Trinity Bay has 16 cabins, and is operated by a highly experienced and courteous crew to stringent 8.50 am 9.15 am QF2489 safety standards. 10.20 am Its features include: 9.45 am QF2488 • Fully air-conditioned cabins with private ensuites or shared facility cabins 11.10 am 11.30 am • Five-star buffet meals and a fully-licensed bar • Weekly departures from Cairns to Horn Island, 12.45 pm 1.05 pm Thursday Island and Seisia (Bamaga) 1.35 pm 2.15 pm • Interesting, inexpensive land and air tours on QF2497 Horn and Thursday Islands, and at Bamaga (4WD 3.00 pm 2.35 pm tour to Australia’s most northerly point) QF2496 Mark Hutton, who placed second with a total score 4.15 pm 4.40 pm of 127 to Tanyas 130, wins a $500 IBIS voucher. 5.15 pm 5.40 pm We’ll catch up with Mark in next week’s issue! 6.00 pm 6.30 pm Congratulations to both winners from Torres News, Sea Swift and IBIS.
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While the Torres News takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide Diary is correct, the Torres News accepts no resposibility for its accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Suburbs win back-to-back KRL titles SUBURBS triumphed over Roosters in the KRL Men’s Final on Saturday, September 8. Down 18-10 at the break, Roosters closed the gap in the second half, but could not stop 2011 premiers Suburbs from making it two in a row. When Matti Mene scored a try for Suburbs with 10 minutes remaining, Kailu George made it four out of four kicks at goal to bring the score to its final tally of 24-20. The close match was marred by an incident behind play in the second half, when a Suburbs player decked a Rooster. As he was sent off, the offender
made a headbutting motion towards referee and former Member for Cook Jason O’Brien. KRL president LJ Shibasaki called referees, and captains and coaches from both teams, saying the final would be called off unless sense prevailed. The incident did not dampen the spirits of Suburbs supporters, who cheered their team on to victory. Suburbs 24 (Matti Mene, Lewis Whap, Samson Zitha, George Gabey 1 try, Kailu George 4 goals) def Roosters 20 (Joey Mareko, Marlu Nakachi, Abel Tom, Rickardo Laza 1 try, Sam Wasaga 2 goals).
Kailu George holds up the KRL Cup for Suburbs. Kailu kicked 4 out of 4 conversions to Sam Wasaga’s 2 out of 4 for Roosters - a handful of points that made all the difference.
Sundowners take crown in golden-point
Joey Mareko puts one over the line for Roosters in the first half.
THE SUNDOWN Sirens have won the women’s final in the Kaiwalagal Rugby League in what has been described as “a screamer”. The game, at Ken Brown Oval on Saturday, September 8, reflected how closely the two women’s teams have contested the league games throughout the season. In the second half, the Dedeyal Gammas took the fight right up to the Sirens to be two tries ahead with only minutes to go. But the Sirens bombarded their line, finally getting one over with just a minute to go. With a conversion needed to
level the scores, the game could not have been tighter. When the Sirens threaded the leather through the sticks, the game went into extra time, where the ‘golden point’ rule applies. And despite the Gammas best efforts in defence, they watched in disbelief as the Sirens scored the winning point with a field goal. An elated Sundown Sirens coach Barry Tarrant said it was “the first field goal in the women’s comp in four years”. Sundown Sirens sponsor Raphael Gushtaspi said the sudden death playoff was poetry in motion.
“They went through their set of six beautifully,” Raph said. “What Barry did with those girls was magic.” Raph said it was a fitting end to a tight season. “The two women’s teams have been trading wins throughout the year, and the final result just shows how close the teams were when playing,” he said. “We hope we can get some more women into the game to get a third or fourth team in the comp. “If you’re interested in league, get yourself organised now and find a sponsor.”
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