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Tagai Primary School students take a strong stand against bullying, with a song and dance performance on the main street of Thursday Island. The students, under the tutelage

of Jeffery Waia, brought the message home in one of the traditional languages of the Torres Strait, Kalaw Kawaw Ya, the dialect of the Top Western Islands of Saibai, Dauan and

Boigu. The performance also celebrated the arrival of the winds of Sager, an event that marks the start of one of the four seasons of the Torres Strait. Photo: Mark Roy

Students take strong message to the streets By MARK ROY TAGAI primary school students made a song and dance about bullying recently when they took their “No Way!” message to the streets of Thursday Island. On Thursday, March 28, on the last day before the Easter break, the students marched from the Tagai State College Primary Campus on Summers Street to Douglas Street, past the Council and Primary Health Centre building, to the front of the Baha’i Centre, chanting

anti-bullying slogans along the way. There on the main street, with teacher Jeffery Waia, they performed a number of songs and dances in unison, bringing their strong message to the huge crowd that had gathered around. The crowd enjoyed the harmonious and cheerful spirit of the morning performance by children who will be the future leaders of our community. Acting Head of Campus Gary Jones said the performance followed on from the National Day

of Action Against Bullying and Violence, on Friday, March 15. This annual day provides a focus for schools who want to say “Bullying. No Way!” and to strengthen their everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any time. “In primary school this can take the form of harrassment, teasing, or kids being knocked down in the playground,” Mr Jones said. “We have a number of strategies in place to deal with this, and we need to get a clear message out

to the community that this sort of behaviour will not be accepted. “Today is a perfect opportunity to share that message with the community. “Last week we sent out a bullying survey to all the kids here so they could highlight the areas where they need support.” Mr Jones said the dance performances also demonstrated the cultural work Mr Waia had been doing with the students. “I strongly believe in the cultural messages Jeff is putting out there,”

he said. Mr Waia said it was important for the children to take the message home in the original Torres Strait languages they are taught at school. “Behaviours and attitudes begin at home, before they get to the arena of the schoolyard,” Mr Waia said. “We, as caretakers of our children, will nurture good behaviours and attitudes so they will be better citizens in our communities. Continued Page 3 >>

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Bullying rife in health service: Whistleblower By MARK ROY BULLYING, intimidation and nepotism is rife amongst staff at the local health service, according to several reports reaching the Torres News.

The problem is affecting workers from grassroots staff right to the top of the tree, with chief executive Simone Kolaric forced to carry a personal duress alarm while conducting her

duties. Speaking to the Torres News shortly after her arrival to head up the health service last year, Ms Kolaric vowed to do whatever she could to stamp out the problem.

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“The Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and Queensland Health take all complaints of bullying and any kind of official misconduct very seriously,” Ms Kolaric said. Many health employees have spoken to the Torres News about the problem, saying they are working in a culture of fear and favouritism. However, none have been prepared to go on the record with the local media for fear of losing their job. Until now. One former employee at the Thursday Island Primary Health Centre, Yen Loban, says he had been subjected to “bullying, harassment and threats” from a Queensland Health s t a ff m e m b e r w h i l e working at the Health Promotions Unit. He voiced his concerns and grievances by formally lodging appropriate incident report paperwork

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and sending emails to senior management before he was dismissed from the HHS on February 21. “I believe I was unfairly dismissed because management don’t want to talk about these issues,” Mr Loban told the Torres News. “I have lodged nine incident reports since August 2011, and requested an independent review . . . but no action has been taken.” He provided the Torres News with detailed paperwork to back his claims. Mr Loban revealed “networks of friends and families” are bullying other workers within the health service. However, management have “sat on this bullying issue for 11 months,” he said. “There is a problem . . . other colleagues face it as well,” he said. “One has resigned, and another has relocated because of the bullying that is going on.” He claims management had seized upon one of his emails as an excuse to sack him, taking it as a letter of resignation. “What I was trying to convey in my email (to management) is that I was

Former health employee Yen Loban says workers in the local Hospital and Health Service are subjected to bullying, harrassment and threats from fellow staffers. Handing jobs to family members and friends is common, he also claims. frustrated with the lack of “Complaints can be action and would consider lodged through a person’s resigning if nothing was line manager, through their going to be done,” Mr local Human Resources Loban said in a follow-up Unit, through the HHS email to the head of the Executive, direct with Primary Health Centre. Queensland Health’s Ethi“I considered I was cal Standards Unit, direct unfairly dismissed while with the State Crime and on sick leave due to work- Misconduct Commission related stress.” or with their local Member Ms Kolaric said due to of Parliament. confidentiality and legal “I encourage anyone requirements, she was un- with a complaint to utilise able to discuss individual whichever of these avenues matters and complaints. they feel most comfortable “However, a number with. All complaints are of different avenues exist investigated thoroughly through which such com- and whistleblowers have plaints can be lodged,” the full protection of the she said. law.”

Mabuiag skeleton a mystery By MARK ROY A SKELETON found on a beach on Mabuiag has been flown to Brisbane, where it is being examined by a team of forensics experts to determine its origin. The bones were found on the Mabuiag, one of the Near Western cluster of islands in the Torres Strait, on Thursday, March 14. Officer-in-charge at Thursday Island Police Station, Senior Sergeant Jamie Horn, said recent weather events had uncovered the bones. While some of the bones were missing, there was no doubt that it was a human skeleton, he said. “Nothing is being ruled out until further examination is done,” Snr Sgt Horn said. A number of experts had examined photographs of the remains before it was decided to remove them, he said. “The remains were transported to the Queensland Health Laboratories in Brisbane for testing, which we hope will establish their age and origin,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “An important part of that process is to ensure they are properly handled, and this is being done in consultation with the community.” A team of three officers from Forensic Services were flown to Mabuiag where they spent two days investigating the discovery, he said.

“We appreciate the assistance from the Mabuiag community, and I would like to thank the Community Police Officers on Mabuiag, led by Snr Sgt Patterson Bani, who spent a couple of days assisting us. “We are liaising with Chief Dimple Bani to ensure all interested parties are kept up-to-date with the process of removing the remains, and their eventual return, should they prove to be historical remains. “Should that be the case, we will liaise with the Traditional Owners and the appropriate department for Indigenous cultural protection.” Snr Sgt Horn thanked Police Liaison Officer Tony Bani for his efforts on the case. “It is an interesting case - forensically, investigatively, and culturally,” he said. “Tony Bani has been crucial in liaising with Chief Dimple Bani to ensure all work is done according to cultural protocol and in consultation with the community.” Snr Sgt Horn said he was skeptical of rumours that the remains were those of a pilot who disappeared en route to Horn Island Airport from Cairns in February, 2011. The wreckage of his plane was found in November 2011 off Moa Island. His body has never been recovered. While not ruling anything out, Snr Sgt Horn said any possibility that the remains were those of the pilot was extremely unlikely.

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Our resident croc-spotter on Thursday Island says the last croc he saw was on Horn Island about a fortnight ago. “No reports from surrounding mates. However there are crocs at the back of Hammond Island at night.”

Students take a strong message to the streets << From Page 1 “The children are now in a time where we, as a community, teach them to participate in the global culture - both Western ways and our ways. “Our culture is the foundation for their identity, and the other, or Western culture, is a skill needed to survive in a

modern society.” He said the performances also celebrated the arrival of the winds of Sager. “There are four winds, or seasons, in the Torres Strait - Sager, Kuki, Naygay and Zey. “The arrival of Sager is evident in the environment by the proliferation of dragonflies, known as Sageraw Kuyop.”

THE ALP’s Candidate for Leichhardt has called on Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg to come clean about his government’s position on a Health Board for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service (HHS). Billy Gordon said the Together Union had asked the Minister for an update three weeks ago on the delivery timeframe for this promise, and was still waiting for a response. “Communities in the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula Area deserve a more autonomous arrangement when it comes to caring for the health needs of their people,” Mr Gordon said. The HHS currently remains under the direction of the Director-General of the Department of Health, Dr Tony O’Connell, Simone Kolaric as chief executive. Ms Kolaric said work towards appointing the board was ongo-

ing, with no set time line for completion. “Under the direction of the Minister, we are currently in the process of building up the financial and corporate governance structures within the Torres Strait-NP HHS to the point where they are robust and sound enough to allow for the appointment of a Board to take over the direction of the health service,” Ms Kolaric said In the meantime, she said, the health service was calling for nominations from interested members of the public to join a Consumer and Community Advisory Group. “This group, once constituted, will be able to advise the Minister, through the Director-General, on consumer and community engagement matters,” Ms Kolaric said. “The Consumer and Community Advisory Group will not have the responsibilities or powers of a board.”

Mr Gordon said he had been told by the Union that local communities had been advised by Queensland Health and Minister Springboard they would have their own board by the end of this financial year. “That gives the Minister three months to pull his finger out,” Mr Gordon said. “As the only Health District without its own board you would think this would be a priority, but instead the LNP Government is focussed on cutting $3 billion from Queensland Health services. “The communities have said they feel this promise has been reneged on. “It is now unlikely they will have their own health board until at least next year and they deserve clarification on this issue.” Mr Gordon said he strongly supported the establishment of a local Health Board. “It’s about local people driving local ideas,” he said.

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Disqualified driver four times over limit A THURSDAY Island man has been charged with driving with a blood alcohol content of more than four times the legal limit. Police allege the 25-year-old recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.217 after being stopped for a random breath test at around 2am on Thursday, March 28. He is due to appear in the Thursday Island Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, April 9, where he also faces a charge of driving whilst disqualified. Senior Sergeant Jamie Horn says man’s arrest demonstrates that drivers who flout the law, drink and drive, will be caught - “Anywhere, Anytime”.

“I happened to be the arresting officer in this case,” Snr Sgt Horn said. “I was here at the station doing some work when I heard some hooning going on around the island. “I went out to investigate, and, although the first driver I pulled over was not in one of the hooning cars, he happened to be excessively under the influence.” Snr Sgt Horn said police would crack down on hoon drivers and were prepared to enforce anti-hoon legislation. The Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 allows police to impound vehicles involved in hooning activities.

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Correction THE Torres News would like to correct a statement attributed to Congress co-chair Jody Broun during a recent visit to Thursday Island (“Congress calls for unity and strength”, page 4, Torres News, 25-31 March 2013). In part, the article read as follows: ‘Ms Broun thanked Diat Alferlink and MC for the evening, Patrick Mau, for their voluntary work setting up the meeting, held on Friday, March 15. “We have 120 delegates right across Australia who meet every

year, and Diat is one of those delegates, so we thank her for being here,” Ms Broun said.’ The last sentence is incorrect. Abigail Harry is the delegate of Congress that Ms Broun was speaking about in the second part of her statement. This statement should have read: “We have 120 delegates right across Australia who meet every year, and Abi is one of our delegates, so we thank her for being here,” Ms Broun said. The Torres News apologises for the error.

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ABORIGINAL activist Professor Gracelyn Smallwood and her brother, David, have called on health authorities around the country to employ many more “culturally appropriate” Indigenous people. That follows the death of a nine-year-old boy in Townsville. The Queensland Government had started an investigation into the death after medicos failed to diagnose his illness. The boy died from viral pneumonia at the Townsville Hospital on February 24, a month after being diagnosed by a GP with “flu-like symptoms” and given painkillers. The boy had initially been taken to a suburban Townsville Medical Centre on February 3. Following that the boy was taken to the Palm Island Joyce Palmer Health Clinic three times before he was given antibiotics. A doctor at the clinic ordered an X-ray of the boy’s chest on February 14 which revealed a spot on his lung, a sign of pneumonia. He was given antibiotics and sent home, which didn’t work, and was taken back to the island clinic on February 20 but his condition did not improve and he was airlifted to

Townsville Hospital on February 23. Twelve hours later he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit, struggling to breathe. He died 12 hours later. Professor Smallwood and David Smallwood called a press conference soon after which was attended by Federal Member for Herbert Ewen Jones. “I can’t comment on this death which is under investigation but this is terrible and this has been going on for 50 years,’ Professor Smallwood said. David Smallwood was in tears as he spoke of the death of his fiveyear-old son, Terry, 35 years ago. “Terry had a high temperature and was taken to emergency at the Townsville Hospital three times and we were told he was a naughty boy and given Panadol. “He later died from meningitis. Nothing has changed.” Professor Smallwood said millions of dollars was being wasted by health authorities around the country. “When our people go to hospital they consider it a place to die and they need Indigenous health workers who know our culture,” Professor Smallwood said. A qualified mid wife and regis-

tered nurse, Professor Smallwood has a Certificate in Indigenous Mental Health and a Master of Science in HIV/AIDS, and said she had worked in the desert area of Western Australia many years ago. “The Indigenous health workers there were wonderful and when our people go to hospital they need a culturally appropriate person,” Professor Smallwood said. Professor Smallwood has worked for 45 years nationally and internationally in rural, remote and western areas and said “Closing the Gap” would not occur until more money reached the grass roots and such culturally appropriate workers were given fulltime jobs. Mr Jones faced a barrage of questions from electronic, radio and print media about the issue. “The Federal Government is spending $25 billion a year and the money is not closing the gap. It is not just on Palm Island but around Australia. “We need a major overhaul of where the money is going. Obviously if 25 people are living in a house that is not good for health outcomes,” Mr Jones said. Professor Smallwood said that no black or white child in a developing country in the 21st century should die of pneumonia.

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AUNTY Pamela Mam has been honoured with a nursing scholarship established in her name. On Thursday, March 21, on the 40th Anniversary of Close the Gap in Queensland, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) founded the Aunty Pamela Mam Indigenous Nursing Scholarship. Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) chief executive Selwyn Button was one of the guest speakers to formally launch the scholarship at Woolloongabba in Brisbane. Guests enjoyed a traditional kap mauri for lunch and met with some of Queensland’s Indigenous Leaders. Mr Button told the Torres News Aunty Pamela Mam had made a life-long contribution to her

community. “Aunty Pam became the first Indigenous nurse to be employed by ATSICHS in 1973, and continued to work in the organisation for the majority of her working life,” Mr Button said. “She is a life member of ATSICHS. The scholarship at Griffith University will support Indigenous nurses, honouring Aunty Pam’s commitment, and contributing back to the community.” Pamela Mam was born in Richmond in 1938 but came from Palm Island. Her mother was taken from Cooktown during the time of the stolen generation, and was sent away to Palm Island. Pam’s husband’s name is Steve and her children are Tomasina and

Mukubi. She has two grandchildren, Darlene and Rendy. Pamela started working as a Nurse Aide in Palm Island Hospital and continued to work there for four years. She completed her general training at Townsville Hospital between the years 1954 and 1959. She then went on to Midwifery at the Royal Women’s Hospital. In 1973 Pamela began work in the Raff Ward of the Royal Children’s Hospital. She was strongly encouraged by her husband to work in a field that would allow her to help her people in the area of health. One of her greatest achievements was the establishment of the Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service and Jimbelunga Nursing centre.

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Tagai College embraces Adopt-A-Cop program THURSDAY Island’s Tagai State College has taken a couple of local police officers under its wing, as part of a program to build better relationships between police and all members of the school community. Constable Tracy Devlin and Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Thomas Pedro from Thursday Island Police Station were welcomed by the students and teachers at Thursday Island’s Tagai State High School as their newly appointed Adopt-a-Cops. The officers have already attended the school on a number of occasions, working with staff members to develop ways to create a closer relationship between police and students. As part of the team-building process, both officers attended the school behaviour management program, which focuses on playing sport with the students on Fridays. The recently adopted officers look forward to playing basketball and participating in other physical activities during the term to help forge a positive relationship with students at the school. PLO Thomas Pedro is also working with the primary school over the next term to assist young boys with anger management through the use of traditional Island drums. The officers also have two discos planned for the primary school children in the community and information sessions on cyberbullying and internet safety.

Constable Tracy Devlin and PLO Thomas Pedro at Tagai State High School.

Torres Strait visit showcases vast photographic treasures COMMUNITIES across the Torres Strait will get the unique opportunity later this month to see thousands of historical and contemporary photographs as part of a visit by AIATSIS - the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. As part of the Institute’s Return of Material to Indigenous Clients program, AIATSIS staff will hold a four-day community visit on Thursday Island showcasing a selection of images and audio recordings of the Torres Strait drawn from its vast audiovisual archive. AIATSIS principal Russ Taylor said such community visits were often an emotional reunion or reconnection for generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “Often people are viewing photographs from our archive taken several decades ago of family members, such as their mother or father or grandparents or great grandparents, for the very first time,” Mr Taylor said.

“Our community access visits facilitate a wonderful reconnection by generations of our people with their family, with their culture and with their country.” The visit features a collection of more than 2500 images taken across the Torres Strait Islands in 1986 as part of the Institute’s publication After 200 Years. The book was the result of a project that sent 20 Indigenous and non-Indigenous photographers into Indigenous communities between 1986 and 1987 to document the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in Australia 200 years after European colonisation. Photographers snapped images of everyday life across the Torres Strait, including visits to Dauan, Thursday Island, Mer (Murray Island), Badu, Sabai, Masig (Yorke Island), Yam, Moa, Horn Island, Jervis Island and Mabuaig. In addition, clients will also be able

to browse through 300 hours of audio recordings and a database of more than 60,000 images already digitised from the Institute’s priceless photographic collection - the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander images in the world. The AIATSIS Audiovisual Archive contains approximately one million items. The material is unique and irreplaceable and provides an invaluable link between past, present and future generations of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Last financial year, AIATSIS copied and returned almost $100,000 worth of materials to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The Torres Strait Islands Community visit will be based at the Port Kennedy Hall on Thursday Island from Monday, April 22 until Thursday, April 25, with a welcome to country ceremony on Heath Garrett and Ash Pollock-Harris from AIATSIS’ Audiovisual Access Unit Monday, April 22 at 9.30am. prepare for a Community Access visit the Torres Strait later this month.

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Fraser Nai, Mary Wapau, Eunice Hosea and Diane Ronson after the awards presentation in Levi Stadium, St Paul’s. to sport in the community. Hosea won the prestigious presentation of a special Torres Strait. Dianne is President of Citizen of the Year Award uniform hat. TSIRC Councillor for the Deddeyal Gammaz for her passionate comSergeant Hosea said the Masig Fraser Nai spoke women’s football club, mitment to the safety and hat is normally given to passionately at the meeting whose team has now won well being of St Paul’s and inspectors. of the need to support counthe Torres Strait Cup three Kubin communities. This was a mark of cil and local councillors years in a row. The Queensland Police respect for her contribution as they drive the regional Community Police Service also recently to the developing role of agenda for the benefit of all Senior Sergeant Eunice honoured her with the Community Police in the Islanders.

60.5 Spending on Indigenous health reaches $4.6 billion A TOTAL of 3.7 per cent of Australia’s total health expenditure, or $4.6 billion, was spent on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in 2010-11 according to a report released to by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Indigenous Australians make up 2.5% of the Australian population. The report, Expenditure on health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2010-11, shows the $4.6 billion equats to $7995 per Indigenous Australian. “For non-Indigenous Australians, $5437 was spent per

person,” said AIHW spokesperson Teresa Dickinson. “This is an Indigenous per person ratio of 1.47 - that is, $1.47 was spent per Indigenous Australian for every $1 spent per non-Indigenous Australian.” This ratio was an increase from the 2008-09 figure of 1.39. In 2010-11, publicly-provided services. such as public hospital and community health services, were the highest expenditure areas for the Indigenous population. “The average per person expenditure on public hospital services for Indigenous Australians was more than double that

for non-Indigenous Australians - $3631 compared with $1683,’ Ms Dickinson said. Conversely, for health services that have greater out-of-pocket expenses, such as pharmaceutical and dental services, Indigenous expenditure is generally lower relative to the non-Indigenous population. “The average per person expenditure on dental services was $149 for Indigenous Australians, compared with $355 for non-Indigenous Australians,” Ms Dickinson said. “These differences reflect different patterns of service usage.” Most health expenditure

on Indigenous Australians in 2010-11 (91.4 per cent) was government-funded - 46.6 per cent by state and territory governments and 44.8 per cent by the Australian Government. For non-Indigenous Australians, 68.1 per cent of total health expenditure was governmentfunded. Between 2008-09 and 2010-11, expenditure by all governments on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose by $847 per person. This represents an average annual growth rate of 6.1 per cent, compared with 2.6 per cent for non-Indigenous Australians.

No shame in caring for children’s hearing OVERCOMING a sense of shame among parents is one of the challenges of beating ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities according to a leading practitioner in Indigenous ear health. Director of Queensland Health’s Deadly Ears program Matthew Brown spoke about the subject in a recent interview with Radio 4MW’s current affairs broadcaster, Jen Enosa. Matthew explained that, although ear and hearing problems are among the most-common health issues experienced by kids all around the world, some parents and carers still felt too shamed or embarrassed to ask local health service staff to screen their child. Matthew encouraged mums, dads and carers to ask for their children’s ears to be checked every time they went to a health centre with a “little one” even if the child seemed fine and healthy. His advice followed an ex-

planation of how a child with “Otitis Media” or middle ear infection may not show any signs or symptoms of the disease. Like runny noses and colds, the disease can come and go throughout a child’s life, interrupting their ability to hear. But unlike some cases of runny noses and colds, Matthew said the disease’s potential to cause permanent hearing loss meant that just waiting for each infection to clear up was not an option. Describing the screening process as “painless, fast and easy to do”, he recommended that parents and carers ask that it be added to the regular health check-ups held for children between the ages of four weeks to four years of age; and to any visits their children make to the health clinic for immunisations or other matters. “There’s no shame in asking,” Matthew said. “Not just because infections are common but because hearing is such an important

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Still nothing done about tidal flooding

Tidal flooding on Iama.

Sunset view from Green Hill, Thursday Island.

APRIL Mon 8. Hash House Harriers, 5.45pm Mon 8. Mixed social volleyball, TI Sports Complex, 6pm Tue 9. Esplanade Circuit classes, Seisia Hall, 5pm Tue 9. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin, 7pm Tue 9. Family night and mixed pool comp, Federal Hotel Wed 10. Antenatal classes, Maternity Unit TI, 6 - 7pm, 4069 0222 Wed 10. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6 - 8pm Wed 10. World rules pool comp, Federal Hotel Thu 11. Indoor cricket, TI Sports Complex, 5pm Thu 11. Men’s and Ladies’ competitive volleyball, TI Sports Complex, 6.30pm Thu 11. Joker Jackpot, Federal Hotel Fri 12. Floral Friday - print dresses and colourful shirts please Fri 12. Cocktails and tapas, Jardine Motel, 7pm - late. Sat 13. Mini Markets, PKA Hall, 9am - 12noon Mon 15. School term 2 starts Mon 15 - Thu 18. Optometrists Visiting Darnley Island Primary Health Centre Tue 16. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI, 9am Mon 22 - Tue 23. Optometrists Visiting Saibai Primary Health Centre Mon 22 - Thu 25. AIATSIS photographic display, PKA HALL TI, daily 9.30am Wed 24. Optometrists Visiting Boigu Primary Health Centre Thu 25. ANZAC Day Mon 29 - Tue 30. Optometrists Visiting Thursday Island.

MAY Wed 1. Rotary beach clean-up, Front Beach TI, 6.15am Wed 1 - Fri 3. Optometrists Visiting Thursday Island Sat 4. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Fri 17. Entries close, Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, 4069 0888

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 Service 7pm

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

I HAVE been following the great flooding debate since the beginning of this year, so far all that has been achieved is for the Government to say that it gets wet. Since 2000 the flooding within the Torres Strait Islands area has steadily gotten worse, after all the monies spent on various studies and reports, nothing has been done to alleviate this problem. So once again the major voter areas get special treatment while the islands of

I N r e s p o n s e t o Wa y n e Beetham’s letter (Leaders could learn from islands visit, page 8, Torres News, 25-31 March 2013), Tony Abbott certainly wouldn’t argue with you. Just two weeks ago he committed that in a new Coalition government, the Prime Minister and senior decision makers will spend a week each year living

and working within a remote indigenous community. It is a commitment that he has already fulfilled for a number of years. In 2008, he spent three weeks in Coen working as a volunteer literacy tutor in the mornings, and with an income management group in the afternoons. In 2009 he volunteered as a

truancy officer in Aurukun and last year helped build a school library in the same town. There’s no reason that ‘indigenous communities’ cannot include the Torres Strait islands and it’s my intention that one of those weeks should be in the Torres Strait. And with respect, Tony certainly wouldn’t be retiring

to a four-star hotel on Thursday Island each night - he’s more than happy to improvise by taking up guest accommodation or staying with a family, as he’s done on each of his other visits and extended stays in remote communities. Warren Entsch, Federal Member for Leichhardt.

Aussie blokes married to the bush? WHAT is it about some Aussie blokes that has them living on the edge of a knife? Life goes one way and he will spend the next 50 years in suburbia. Probably with the same wife and surrounded by kids that are probably his. And the alternative? He will end up in a modern humpy, somewhere on the edge of civilisation. (Not that anyone like that lives in the secret places of Cape York. We are all very ordinary and normal up here.) Still, I’m curious. How does it happen? Is there something strange about us, something that doesn’t happen to folk in other countries? It seems quite normal for us to live in cities - we are one of the most urban people in the world - where we love, marry and have kids. Then a large percentage of the husbands take off into

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All I have heard from successive State and Federal Governments since 2000 is that they will study this problem and all I have heard from successive councils is that they are waiting for the funding. When will the people become fed up with this treatment and vote with their minds and not on the empty promises made by the people in power. Wayne Beetham, Cairns.

Torres Strait visit is on Tony Abbott’s radar

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Torres Strait wash away, the scientists will tell you that nothing has disappeared but we all know better. The boat ramp at Rose Hill gets wet with the king tides while on the outer islands people launch their dinghies from under their houses when this occurs. It is about time that the governments and councils did something to rectify this anomaly and stop saying that they are still waiting for the funding.

the bush where the real work of Australia happens, and their families stay at home. We are famous for living apart. Our blokes don’t need female company, as long as we have our beer and our mates. At least it is better now than it used to be. Now we have fly-in, fly-out workers. Not so long ago, it was fly in and stay there until the job was done. The old timers really lived their work, and family was something that happened during the holidays. I suppose if you do that for long, you get funny ideas about where your home is and where you belong. Perhaps you travel back to town one time and realise that the Missus is getting on just fine without you. A few harsh words, and the bush claims another single man. Does that mean our cities are full of

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An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. single women of a certain age? I suppose it must do, although I’ve never spent enough time down south to find out. I’d rather stay up here where the work is, where people live together and get the job done. And if there a few cranky old Joes living around the edge of town, who cares? At least they add a little colour to the place, and lend a hand catching the fish and getting the beer drunk.

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

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NEWS

Vietnam War mystery from history Shine a Light On our history

DO you recognise these war veterans? The Australian War Memorial recently contacted the Torres Strait’s resident military historian, Vanessa Seekee, seeking help in identifying two Torres Strait soldiers who served in Vietnam. The two men, shown in these pictures, served in 2 Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), in Vietnam in 1965-66. “I am sure the readers can help solve the mystery,” Vanessa says. “The Australian War Memorial has been donated some photos, and they are very keen to have them identified.” The eight photographs, some of which are reproduced here, show the men relaxing and playing cards at their army camp, crossing a river, and in front of a wet mess signposted as “Yackananda Pub”. “If readers can help discover the names of these soldiers, the family might also like a copy of the pictures, and I can email them on to family members.” If you can help, call Vanessa Seekee (0427 903 333) or write to the Torres News (editor@torresnews.com.au or Mark Roy, Torres News, PO Box 436, Thursday Island QLD 4875).

The Straits makes crossing to U.S.

Stars of the original series of The Straits, Jimi Bani, Aaron Fa’Aoso, Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Firass Dirani and Suzannah Bayes-Morton. A REVAMPED version of The Straits, the acclaimed TV drama based on an idea by Torres Strait Islander actor Aaron Fa’Aoso, is to be produced in the US. US cable and satellite television network Cinemax has put The Straits into development, according to reports on industry website Deadline.com. The original version, filmed on location in the Torres Strait and Cairns, starred Thursday Island actor Jimi Bani, Aaron Fa’Aoso, Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Firass Dirani and Suzannah Bayes-Morton. The Australian series, made for ABC1, followed the Montebello family, whose business involved smuggling drugs into Australia as well as guns and exotic wildlife out. According to industry reports, the US version will tell the story of a powerful and dangerous crime family who run their business out of the Florida Keys and into Jamaica. The basic premise for the drama remains essentially the same: When the kingpin tells his three sons that he has not yet chosen a successor, he sets in motion a series of catastrophic events that could destroy the very business he’s fought to build. Hell on Wheels creators Tony Gayton and Joe Gayton have signed on to write, executive produce and run the project. Torres News

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A Holy week at st paul’s By HR BELL YOU would be forgiven if you thought that Easter was just about chocolate, bunnies and, oh yes, there was something about a Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth two millennia ago. In an age where aggressive atheism has become a cult religion in its own right, and Easter Sunday Sermonisers focus on the tragedy of materialist culture that has reduced Easter to a commercial chocolate bonanza, Holy Week in St Paul’s Anglican community

was truly holy. Events commemorating Jesus’ last week culminated in the most emotionally moving dramatisation of the Good Friday judgement and crucifixion of Jesus. Written in Kreole by Vaughan Wapau, and acted out by the children and adults of St Paul’s, the simplicity of the service in the church, where all religious accoutrements had been removed, was profound and humbling. By Easter Sunday, everything familiar was back on the walls and altar,

and once again, the children enacted the discovery of the empty tomb, and the appearance of a resurrected Jesus to Mary Magdalene. The church was packed, standing room only. Chorus sung in Kreole sent the resident bats into a frenzy as the congregation belted out Alleluias in high-pitched harmonies. I wanted a recording. Again, weeping prevailed, but in joy rather than grief. Kai kai followed the Eucharist, with Vaughan and Noel Wapau stamping out Saibai dances in full regalia to the beat

of many drums. The church was a festive site, with language, dance, song, and celebration joining everyone together in a remarkable fellowship of unity and joy. There were Easter eggs there, and by the end of the service, these basketted offerings languished in various states of meltdown. The children scoffed them down very quickly, and then enjoyed the rest

ABOVE: St Paul’s cast after their enactment of the empty tomb and Jesus’ resurrection. ABOVE: Vaughan Wapau shares Saibai dance at Kiki feast after church. ABOVE RIGHT: Vaughan and Noel Wapau present Sabi dances. LEFT: Play organisers Petrine Saunders and Mary Wapau after the show.

easter performers draw big crowd By ALF WILSON

two nights.” Organisers had approached a dancing club and told them about the theatre but they declined to be involved. “That’s when I said we should do a floor show and do fund raising for the tombstones, and mainly get the kids involved, you don’t know if someone might take up performing or acting. I think our show is the first ever Indigenous show preformed at the Theatre. We have had good feedback, and they want us to put another show on, so we might be looking at next month,” Mrs Lui said. One of the highlights of the night was a group of young entertainers named “Island Sensation”. Whilst the majority of the audiences were Islanders living in Townsville, others were from Cairns and the Torres Strait and visiting family and friends during the Holy period.

EASTER entertainment by Torres Strait Island performers in Townsville proved so popular with audiences that more events are planned. The floor shows on Good Friday and Easter Saturday nights at Townsville’s Court House Theatre in Sturt Street attracted hundreds of people. They were fund raisers for tombstones. The Torres News was there on the first night and saw many entertainers getting ready to go on stage. One of the organisers, Wasee Lui, said the shows gave the children a fair idea of what the real theatre scene was about. “Merwez Whaleboat is the only Indigenous person on the Board of the theatre and she is involved in performing arts, most of the performers were her younger cousins and one PHOTO: Front: Philitta Lui. First row, from left: of them was her daughter. “She wanted to show them how you would Sarafina Lui, Matilda Billy, Helen Lui, Deliza Lui. get ready to perform and the timing and the detail Second row: Rebecca Kaniu, Lily Kaniu. that goes into organising and performing in a Back row: RJ Sailor, Arthur Geesu, Pamela production such as our performance on those Ghee, Malu Lui and Kelvin Lui. Page 10 Torres News 8 - 14 April 2013

of the entertainment. Whether Christian, atheist, Jew, Muslim, or none of the above, Holy Week in St Paul’s was a true commemoration of a culturally significant event that continues to shape the lives of Islanders.

easter sunday, all souls church

Photos MARK ROY

ABOVE: Lency and George Pedro. BELOW: The Bon family.

ABOVE: Pelista Sagigi with her daughter Lettia. Seven-month-old Lettia was one of five children baptised at the All Souls Church on Easter Sunday. BELOW: Jo and little Sylis, who has a touch of Easter exhaustion. ABOVE: Some members of the All Souls and St Bartholomew Anglican Church gathering for Easter Sunday. BELOW: Florence Levi, Florence David, Cedric David, Davina David, Silen David, Jonah David and (front) Kaleeda David. Cedric and Kaleeda were two of the seven members of the congregation to receive their Confirmation on the day.

Jacinta, Jahya, Jo and Sylis, Mona and Teya, Robert Tapim, Marvin Pedro, Myron Tapim and (front) Moana Tapim, Roberta, and Thaiak Shibasaki.

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ABOVE: From left are Lewis Passi, Mary David and Regina Ghee. BELOW: Maria Bero, right, holding with guitar and Phyllis Lui. ABOVE: Aicey Day with son Ali Day and daughters Aigaris Day, Addie-May Day and Emily Day. ABOVE CENTRE: Lenny Zaro who celebrated his 50th birthday on Good Friday with wife Daisy Zaro. ABOVE RIGHT :Allan Kaniu, left, with Cairns man Jacob Gabey. RIGHT: From left are Wasee Lui, Cheryl Parry, Mabel Tapim, Phyllis Lui and Daisy Zaro. Torres News

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ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

Dellis Cummings with her own designs and accessories. By HR BELL

Thelma Coleman showing off her designs for Joseph Wigness.

Ruth Whap watched by community members.

Eunice Hosea changes from community cop to runway queen.

Glamour and creativity hit St Paul’s

ST PAUL’S Community CEA/My Pathways Shed was transformed into a women’s workshop and fashion runway last week when Deadly Hand Bags took over. The three-week experience devised and directed by Irene Robinson, infuses arts and design-based components, personal presentation/development and grooming, career pathway preparation, fashion, basic photography and event management units into an exciting program, that facilitates creativity and

innovative thinking. It culminated a Fashion Parade, kai kai, and a graduation ceremony attended by the local community. The Fashion Parade featured participants demonstrating their achievements with makeup, jewellery, and clothing, all worn down the star-studded runway amidst much hooting and cheering. The CEA/My Pathways men, some of who participated as models, supported the women by getting the kai kai and coffee ready outside.

The central concept of the program is the hand bag. “Every woman has a hand bag. A woman’s deadly hand bag describes a lot about her - who she is, what she likes, what she can do, and enables her to be an individual, and express herself,” said Irene Robinson. “Feedback from the three programs that have already been conducted at Warraber, Badu and St Paul’s has been very positive, and demonstrates that programs like this, aimed at improving

personal presentation and grooming, do increase confidence and self-esteem. “The Fashion Styling and Coordination units make a difference, and are easily incorporated into everyday life.” Participant Dellis Cummings, at 72 the oldest person attending the program claims: “No one is too old to learn new skills. My confidence has soared from doing this. “I loved every bit of every day!” The Arts units, which focus on arts

Michael Kanai struts his stuff on runway.

practices that are economical and easy, show how to bring odd bits and pieces, beach junk, recycled rubbish and waste into works of art. “These are sustainable arts practices that provide new ideas, and creative alternatives,” Ms Robinson said. They were evident in the creative headgear designed by participants, and in the costumes worn by models. The dollies, made and photographed by participants, featured in an exhibition and slide presentation. CEA/My Pathways, TSRA, and the host island communities support the Deadly Hand Bags program.

LEFT: Deadly Hand Bag Designers in pink with their creations behind. ABOVE: Dujon Niue modelling head gear designed by Deliza Levi.

Lency meets music living legends

Lency Pedro (centre) with members of The Jacksons at Brisbane’s Riverstage on Sunday, March 24. From left: Marlon, Jermaine, Jackie, and Tito Jackson. Page 12 Torres News

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By MARK ROY FOR Lency Pedro of Thursday Island, meeting soul music legends The Jacksons was a dream come true. Lency and her sisters grew up listening to their string of hits on the radio. A worldwide sensation since the 1970s, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson returned to Australia last month, after nearly 30 years, to perform for fans and pay special tribute to their late brother Michael. Lency was one of hundreds of fans who turned out to Brisbane’s Riverstage on Sunday, March 24, to see a historic show by the most- famous family in music. “Over a hundred people went to meet’n’greet them,” Lency said.

“I went with two of my sisters, Bernadette and Daisy Mosby, which was an awesome and once-in-alifetime experience. “My sister and I have always dreamed of meeting them - The Jacksons - as we grew up with their music.” Loved by millions of fans across the globe for their soulful, sunny sound, contagious stage presence and unforgettable hits, the Jacksons first achieved international superstardom with their brother Michael, becoming the first group ever to have their first four singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. “This was an awesome experience even though Michael was not there,” Lency said. “Maybe one day we’ll take a trip over to USA to

visit his home. “I just want to thank my husband and children for making this possible.” Speaking to the press just prior to their Unity Tour of Australia, Jackie Jackson it was “a dream coming true”. “I can’t believe this is finally happening. “There’s nothing like having all the brothers on stage at the same time,” Jackie said. “I know at each concert, MJ’s spirit will be in the house with us.” Honoring Michael’s memory was also paramount for Jermaine Jackson. “I am so happy and excited to perform again onstage with my brothers,” Jermaine said. “I can’t wait to sing all the songs that were so much a part of all of our lives.”

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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 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Darryl Brohman, and Michael Slater for a wrap of all things footy and come inside the game with some of Rugby Leagues favourites. 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Skunk, Dog Crap and Ketchup 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Lookin’ For Japanese Subs 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra - The show takes viewers on a coast-to-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

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6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Danoz 1:00 Cook For The Family 1:15 Dave 3:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 4:30 Garden Gurus 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 11:30 Movie: “U-Turn” (AV a,v,s,l) - On his way to Las Vegas to pay back some bookies, a small-time gambler gets more than he bargained for when his car breaks down near a remote desert town. 2:00 Movie: “The Hunger” (M v,s,h) - Nothing Human Loves Forever. Centuries-old Egyptian vampire Miriam and her centuries-old lover, John feed on urban nightclub goers. But while Miriam can bestow a very long life on her lovers, she cannot grant them her immortality. 3:50 Nine Presents 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 V8 Extra 11:30 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Gold Coast Vs Brisbane 10:40 World’s Wildest Police Videos 11:40 That ‘70s Show 12:10 Movie: “Borderline Normal” (M a,s) - Two sensitive teenagers from broken homes find comfort in each other’s arms as they help one another to cope with the emotional loss of their families. 2:05 Special: Ningaloo - Where Ocean Giants Meet 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Heartbreaker (Part 2) / Ramble On - Kitty gets startling news from the doctor. Eric and Donna’s relationship is strained when she buys him a gaudy, ugly ring that he immediately hates.

5:00 World News 1:00 The Zen Of Bennett 2:35 Simon and Garfunkel: The Harmony Game 3:55 Up To The Sky: The Torre Agbar 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kim Cattrall 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Salvage Hunters 8:35 Lilyhammer: Guantanamo Blues 9:30 Movie: “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (M a) - In English and Spanish. Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamoured with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture. 11:15 Movie: “Volver” (M a,d,s) In Spanish. Raimunda, her teenage daughter and her hairdresser sister are coping as best they can since the death of their mother and also their grandmother, who died along with her husband, in a mysterious fire. However, all is not as it seems in their village, and unresolved matters within the family bubble to the surface. 1:20 The Fabulous Flag Sisters 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 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: School Choirs 2012: Senior Semi Final 12:00 Landline 1:00 Travel Oz 1:30 Cheese Slices: Seasonal Cheeses Of The Alps 2:00 How The Earth Was Made: New York 3:00 Rocksteady: The Roots Of Reggae 4:35 J.K. Rowling: Life After Harry Potter 5:00 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 5:30 Deadly 60: On A Mission: South Africa, Namibia 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: Rags And Riches 7:00 ABC News 7:30 TBA 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Miranda: The Dinner Party 10:00 Parkinson: Masterclass: Michael Morpurgo 10:55 Making War Horse 11:45 Vincent Van Gogh: Painted With Words 12:35 Movie: “To Catch A Thief” (PG) - A series of jewellery robberies take place on the French Riviera. The police suspect John Robie - an expert thief who was known as ‘The Cat’ before he retired from crime. 2:20 The Race 4:00 The New Inventors: Grand Final 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Antiques Master

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Getaway 1:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Wests Tigers Vs St George Illawarra Dragons 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Voice 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 The Mentalist: Red, White and Blue 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: In Vani Veritas 11:00 CSI: Miami: Caged - Horatio tries to protect a mixed-martialarts fighter from his brother, who recently escaped from prison. 12:00 Flashpoint: Clean Hands - The SRU are shocked to discover that a federal agent they’re working with is sabotaging their mission during the transport of a serial killer. 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Stitch 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Wild Boys 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 Minute To Win It 4:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 3: Port Adelaide Vs Adelaide 7:30 TBA 8:30 Downton Abbey - The Crawleys head to the Scottish highlands for Christmas to enjoy the hospitality of Rose’s family. Amid the hunting, fishing, and fine dining, tensions bubble over and a new crisis unfolds. The downstairs staff are left behind at Downton, where a trip to the local fair leads to trouble for Carson, and Branson also remains at home, taking care of baby Sybil, and feels his isolation even more acutely. 9:40 TBA 11:10 Catle: Always 12:00 Fat Family Diet 1:00 Special: Yindi - The Last Koala? 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights 5:30 Inspector Rex: Killer Toys 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures Decoded: The Golden Raft Of El Dorado - Discover the remarkable secrets of five of the world’s greatest treasures. Using state-of-the art forensics, experts will unlock their hidden truths for the first time ever. 8:30 The Fabric Of The Cosmos: The Illusion Of Time - In this new four-part series, renowned physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality beneath the surface of our everyday world. Brian is going to let you in on a secret: We’ve all been deceived. Our perceptions of time and space have led us astray. Much of what we thought we knew about our universe - that the past has already happened and the future is yet to be, that space is just an empty void, that our universe is the only universe that exists - just might be wrong. 9:30 Death By Fire 10:30 Cycling: Amstel Gold Race 2013 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Planet Science 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Gardening Australia 1:00 Parkinson: Masterclass 2:00 Ella: A Meerkat’s Tale 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Radian House: Ipswich 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 The Silence 12:35 Movie: “Madigan” (M s,v) - Dan Madigan is a New York detective with questionable ethics who runs into trouble with his moralistic commissioner. 2:10 Grand Designs: The Radian House: Ipswich 3:00 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 2: Randwick Vs Parramatta 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 Person Of Interest: All In 10:30 Person Of Interest: 2-Pi-R 11:30 Worst Case Senario: Sinking Car / Rattlesnake Encounter 12:00 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from the shows hot location at The Grove in Los Angeles. 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Home Shopping 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: “Playing For Keeps” (M a,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Revenge: Collusion - With Emily by his side, Daniel goes toe to toe with his fiercest business rival, Jason Prosser, to land an important deal that Victoria is determined to block. Aiden takes a very dark turn, and Jack and Amanda’s future lands in the unlikely hands of Conrad Grayson. 9:30 TBA 11:45 Private Pactice: Life Support - In an episode told from Cooper’s point of view, we follow him from the moment of conception through a nasty fight with Charlotte, which inadvertently threatens the lives of their triplets. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “Empty Nest” (PG) 2:35 Minnie Loves Junior 2:50 Birthday Boy 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Pacific Palace 5:30 Global Village: Mexico’s Day Of The Dead 6:00 Wainwright Walks: Mowbray And The Moors 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Trench Torpedo 8:35 The Truth About Excersize 9:30 Mad Men: The Good News - As 1964 draws to a close, Don heads to Los Angeles to visit Anna - but learns her family is keeping a worrying secret from her. Back in New York, Joan finds it difficult to deal with an increasingly tetchy Lane, and struggles to cope with the pressures placed on her as a result of Greg’s new career in the Army. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game: A-League Finals Special 11:30 The World Game: Global Edition 12:00 FA Cup 2013 Semi Final 1: Wigan Vs Millwall 1:00 FA Cup 2013 Semi Final 2: Manchester City Vs Chelsea / Manchester Utd 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Architects Of Change 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Elements 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs: The Scandinavian House: Lizard Peninusula 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Ice Cream Wars 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape: The Sharp Edge: The Art Of Martin Sharp - Martin Sharp has shaped pop art and culture in Australia and around the world for half a century. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Risking Our Kids 1:25 Grand Designs: The Scandinavian House: Lizard Peninsula 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 2: Williamstown Vs Coburg 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 Two And A Half Men: The 9: 04 from Pemberton 10:00 Anger Management: Charlie Dates A Teacher 10:30 Anger Management: Charlie & Catholicism 11:00 TBA 12:00 Survivors: Abby searches for her son, Peter, after learning a group of teens are living in a nearby mansion. Meanwhile, Anya and Greg encounter some unwelcome visitors; and Al is kicked out of Samantha’s community. 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Home Shopping 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: “The People Next Door” (M a,v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: Rewriting History - As Dave and Julie’s 30th wedding anniversary approaches, thoughts naturally turn to family and history. But Julie’s view of the past is rocked by a surprise admission from Ted. Meanwhile, Julie also assumes their celebration will be a small affair, but little does she realise, Ben and Nathan have returned for the occasion! 9:30 TBA 11:45 Against The Wall 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Victorian Pharmacy 2:00 Barbados At The Races 2:30 The Biggest Chinese Restaurant In The World: A Good Match 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Indonesia 6:00 Wainwright Walks: The End Of The Road 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Don Hany 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Light Thief” (M l,n,a) In Kyrgyz. 12:35 Anna Pihl - In prison, Mads has a violent experience, which also affects Anna. A young convict, Dan, escapes to the roof of the prison building and threatens to jump off and commit suicide. This becomes Anna’s first assignment as a negotiator, but will she successfully talk Dan out of jumping? Meanwhile, Martin tries to get settled into his new job at the counter which turns out to be a bit difficult. 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Architects Of Change 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Elements 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Tractor Monkeys: Fiona O’Loughlin, Joel Creasey, Ronny Chieng & Rob Carlton 9:00 The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide To Knife Fighting 9:30 Would I Lie To You?: The Unseen Bits 10:00 The Thick Of It 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Identity 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime: The Clergyman’s Daughter 1:15 Grand Designs: The Hi Tech Bungalow: Maidstone, Kent 2:05 The Artists Of Ali Curung 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 3: Port Adelaide Vs Glenelg 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair - A Current Affair covers the realms of politics, crime, human rights, science, technology, celebrities and entertainment. 7:00 TBA 9:30 What’s Your Emergency? 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Weeds: Dearborn Again - Nancy returns to her youthful stomping grounds and takes up with an old acquaintance while her sons curiously dig into their mother’s past. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Home Shopping 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: “The Good Times Are Killing Me” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 Who’s Still Standing 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:45 Man Up!: Digging Deeper - When Kenny and Craig clash, Will suggests they try doing a project together, but that simple suggestion turns into the pair trying to dig their own swimming pool. Meanwhile Theresa, trying to promote some togetherness with Will, wants him to take an improv class with her, and Brenda is beginning to feel like she has a little too much togetherness with Grant. 12:15 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Aces Of Recycling 6:00 German Wanderlust: The Rhine 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: Ganges: River Of Life 8:30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Alaska 9:35 The End Of Men 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Solitude Of Prime Numbers” (M l,n,a) In Italian. Both Alice and Mattia are fated by childhood accidents to live as outsiders, outcast by those around them. After becoming friends as teenagers they go their separate ways, until one day they are reunited in Italy. 1:15 Movie: “After The Wedding” (M a,n,s) In Danish, Swedish and English. Jacob, who runs an orphanage in India, is faced with a near impossible choice when he’s called back to Denmark to meet a prospective benefactor. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 143

SUDOKU No. 143

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Although you will be concerned about your ﬁnances, you must be careful not to get things out of perspective. A simple budget will help. Romance. Be careful not to keep on making the same mistake. The answer to a recent problem is easy, so long as you take a different approach.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

The Moon/Ceres Midpoint moving through your sign will give your emotional energy a major boost. You may be surprised with your mood swings. Romance. You will have to make an important decision this week. An animal’s intuition will help you to decide what should be done.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

An encounter in an unexpected place will not disappoint you. You will be seeing this person again very shortly! Make the most of it. Romance. Make sure that you know what you’re getting into when accepting your partner’s idea. There may be hidden dangers that you’re not aware of.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

You may be tempted to start something overly ambitious - perhaps a major redecorating job - which will have to be abandoned. Romance. You are very good at ﬁnding out the best way to criticise your partner. Be careful that you don’t go too far this week! They are very sensitive.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A brief meeting with a stranger may be the start of something new. Don’t hold back. They have the same goals as you. Romance. A new person entering your life will be different from other people that you know. Embrace this difference and allow it to bring good change into your life.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

An age gap may be less of a problem than you believe. You may have much more in common than you think. They are the best liaison for the project. Romance. You will be the centre of attention in your relationship. Don’t forget that your partner deserves special praise as well.

FINDWORD No. 143 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A ﬂexible approach will help you to get what you want. Don’t let other people’s standards prevent you from looking at this from a fresh angle. Romance. A chance meeting may trigger a memory from your past. This will make you want to catch up with an old ﬂing. Go for it!

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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MUDDY RIVER

You may be getting a little bored with your present routine, but perhaps are not sure how to go about changing it. Model your change around someone you admire. Romance. You will be unstoppable this week! Whatever you do, make sure that you have an outlet for your energy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

You will be leading several groups at work. Be sure to take care of yourself so that you can continue on at this pace. Romance. Use this week to get to the bottom of any issues which have been coming between you and your partner. No problems are too small to discuss!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

A meeting which takes a while to warm up could have long-term potential. Be patient! Your potential ﬁnancial gain is great. Romance. Somebody that you met recently would like to see you again. Unfortunately, they will be a little too shy to make the ﬁrst move.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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As a well-spent day

brings happy sleep, so a life well-spent

brings happy death.

SOLUTIONS No. 143

You may soon become frustrated with a situation at work which does not seem to be progressing. Make sure that you look for other routes of enforcement. Romance. Don’t get too absorbed in day-dreaming about how good your relationship could be. It already is pretty great. Realize this!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

You may be surprised at something that happens to you this week. What you take away from the experience is up to you! Romance. Your dreamy mood will make this a good time for a romantic outing. Try to relax as much as possible. Keeping things simple will aid in this undertaking.

– Leonardo Da Vinci

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An animal rescue group based in Cairns that is the only animal rescue dedicated to helping stray, unwanted and neglected animals in the Torres Straits. We provide veterinary care and rely on dedicated and passionate foster carers to provide a loving home for rescued animals until the right forever family is found. For help or further information please call Hannah on 0402 354 249 or email Ti.rescuefosteradopt@hotmail.com

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*Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% Project Managers are responsible for managing a team to deliver a range of projects relating to achieving the aims of one of the TSRA programs. The Project Managers are required to achieve project outcomes working within the culture and environment of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsular Area. The Project Managers are required to work with a range of service delivery organisations within the region, consult with communities and community leaders and provide briefs to TSRA managers and the TSRA Board. Project Managers may also be required to represent the TSRA at various forums.

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Senior Project Officers (SPO) within the Economic Development Program identifies and assesses economic development opportunities using a place-based approach across a cluster of communities in the Torres Strait region. You will work with the Project Manager to identify and implement strategies for capacity building within the Torres Strait communities to make best use of existing resources. The SPO’s are the first point of contact for new clients interested in developing business ideas and for existing clients seeking support to improve or grow their business. The SPO’s actively nurture and manage relationships and networks with all stakeholders and local communities. The SPO’s work under limited direction as an integral member of a small dynamic team working closely with all Programs across the TSRA, particularly the Fisheries Program. In this role, you will be required to administer and deliver a range of services to a cluster of communities in the Torres Strait. TSRA accommodation will likely be available for these positions, with rental contribution calculated according to salary range. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created and may be used to fill vacancies across TSRA at level. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on Career Opportunities to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob 23 April 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Craig Dunkeld on Tel: (07) 4069 0700 Note: • Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications.

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Careers with Queensland Health Clinical Nurse Consultant (New Directions Mum’s and Bubs Program) Maternal and Child Health Program, Central Island Cluster, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service. Remuneration value up to $114 787 p.a., comprising salary between $93 888 - $100 606 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Temporary position up to 30 June 2014 with the possibility of extension. Applications will remain current for 12 months) Duties / Abilities: The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) New Directions “Mums and Bubs Program” is required to deliver advanced primary maternal and child health care and to support best practice principles in caring for clients 0-8 yrs olds (with a main focus on 0-4 yrs olds) and their families. This position is required to work in collaboration with a dedicated Maternal and Child Health Worker, other health care providers and the broader community to improve access to child and maternal health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families as a means of improving health for the client group. Access to the Remote Area and Incentive Package is available. Enquiries: Vicki Tamwoy (07) 4090 1200. Job Ad Reference: H13TO03570 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Friday, 12 April 2013.

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A MAP predicting where sea turtle nesting sites occur throughout the world will help protect their habitats, according to a James Cook University researcher. Dr David Pike, from JCU’s School of Marine and Tropical Biology, said the project was an attempt to map sea turtle nesting habitat in coastal areas across the world. Turtle nesting was highly dependent on climate, he said, and changing temperatures brought on through climate change could have a major impact. “Turtles nest in areas with very distinctive climates that allow eggs to hatch, and whether these areas will remain suitable under climate change is the next big research question,” Dr Pike said. The three-year study, ‘Climate influences the global distribution of sea turtle nesting’, was the first step in predicting how sea turtles would fare under climate change, he said. Dr Pike said while sea turtles lived throughout the world, they only nested in tropical and subtropical regions. “Protecting nesting beaches is crucial towards conserving these species, but many areas of the world are difficult to access, and thus our understanding of where sea turtles nest is quite limited,” he said. “My study used mathematical models to create maps of where sea turtles could nest under today’s climate.” Dr Pike studied all seven of the world’s sea turtle species. “The most important species here in Australia include green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and flatback turtles (Natator depressus). “Flatback turtles nest only in northern Australia, so they are very important for Australian conservation even though relatively little is known about them. “Green turtles are much different in that they nest in most tropical areas worldwide.” The work involved computer modelling using global data on where sea turtles were known to nest and climate data such as temperature and rainfall, he said. “All sea turtle eggs are vulnerable to temperature

You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.

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The message of resurrection from Easter My family, the Easter message for you and I. To be a disciple of Jesus is to be a witness for his resurrection. The messengers at the tomb remind the women of what Jesus had said about his passion, death, and resurrection. We are told that “they remembered his words”. This remembering , this putting the story together, runs through all the resurrection stories. The invitation for us this Easter is to piece the story together for ourselves, and see how it helps us to piece together the hopes and joys, the fears, worries, anxieties and

sufferings of our own lives. He died to take these away, to give us new hope - this is why Jesus died and rose again on Easter day. The more we piece this story together, the more we come to realise that the story of resurrection is not a historical event, but a living reality. Christ is risen and Christ life is our life, that is why we come together to meet Him and celebrate with him in Easter. Our celebration of Easter puts us in touch with the saving power of Christ. We know through our faith in him what he did for us. And we remember the truth the

disciples faced: that He must rise from the dead. When faced with the trials of life, there are lighter trials for some, and heavier trials and burdens for others. My family, we, as today’s disciples, are offered the same opportunity as the first disciples. Can we allow the risen Lord to accompany us through our suffering to a new life? Or will we fail to see his outstretched hand? My family, there is always a choice, and most of us, fortunately, do not undergo the depths of suffering experienced by Jesus Himself. But we are asked to be open to

believing in his power to transform our lives. If we are open to his new life, His resurrection life, then we in turn can become like good Samaritans, where we always try to solve the crisis, and are always there for others. It is a gift, a grace. The same gift of grace that we receive in Baptism and Confirmation. The same gift, the gift of God’s grace, will be empowering our newly baptised candidates and Confirmation candidates, and we will walk simply alongside those who are in need. We will become like the risen

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Lord, offering his f o r given e s s a n d healing to all we meet. The world is a landscape for us, the world needs to be levelled and ploughed and brought to new life - because Jesus’ death and resurrection will save the world. Bishop Saibo Mabo, Bachelor of Theology, National Bishop, Anglican Church of Australia

Sea Swift launches 2-4-1 deal on Top End cruise

New manager for ATSI People’s Program Oxfam Australia has appointed Karrina Nolan as National Manager of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Program (ATSIPP). She takes up the role

after Karina Menkhorst. Karrina joined Oxfam in January, 2011, as coordinator of Straight Talk, a program that brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from

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throughout the country to Canberra to meet with women from all sides of politics. She is an Irish/Aboriginal woman from Yorta Yorta country in Victoria. She is an activist, organiser and community cultural development facilitator, with 18 years’ experience working for social justice. Karrina has worked with many community organisations, women’s services and environmental justice groups, and has a long history of working

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is operated by a highly experienced and courteous crew to stringent safety standards. Its features include: • Fully air-conditioned cabins with private ensuites or shared facility cabins • 5-star buffet meals and a fullylicensed bar • Weekly departures from Cairns to Horn Island, Thursday Island and Seisia (Bamaga) • Interesting, inexpensive land and air tours on Horn and Thursday Islands, and at Bamaga (4WD tour to mainland Australia’s most- northerly point) • Take your own transport, it’s your choice. Experience a full cruise; or • Load your 4WD on board and (depending on seasonal conditions) drive back from the tip of Cape York at Seisia (Bamaga), or • Drive up to the tip and we can pick you up from the Cape and bring you back and enjoy a cruise down to Cairns. “Make sure to book soon, and tick this totally unique adventure off your bucket list!” said Mr White. The locals’ special deal is now available for travel until April 30. For bookings or further information, call Sea Swift’s booking office on (07) 4035 1234 or 1800 424 422, send an email to bookings@seaswift. com.au, or visit www.seaswift.com. au NOTE: Terms and conditions apply to the offer.

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on community campaigns both in Australia and internationally. Karrina coordinated the Fairwear Campaign, a national campaign working to achieve wage justice for home-based clothing workers. She has developed and delivered programs in remote and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including the Stylin’ UP regional program, working with young people and communities to develop confidence and pride.

NORTH Queensland residents will be able to experience one of the mostunique and spectacular cruises in the world thanks to a new two-for-one locals deal, Sea Swift has announced. The hugely popular MV Trinity Bay, winner of a major Tourism Tropical North Queensland award last year, is the only working cargo/ passenger ship in Australasia, and the only cruise ship based in Cairns. Sea Swift Chief Executive Officer Fred White said the new locals special would allow more North Queenslanders to access one of Cairns and Australia’s best-kept secrets. “We cruise 48 weeks of the year from Cairns north to Thursday Island and Cape York, and provide the most-unique cruising experience of your life,” Mr White said. “The cruise is just incredible. Enjoy a champagne at sunset as you travel through the Great Barrier Reef, watch dolphins swim along the vessel, and enjoy the beautiful Top End of Australia. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience cruising along one of the most amazing parts of our country, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide access to more locals through this deal. “We’re very popular with the travelling grey nomad crowd, but we’re very keen for more North Queenslanders to also have the opportunity to experience this magical trip.” The Trinity Bay has 16 cabins, and

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THERE’S now a two-way lead in the Torres News/Sea Swift/ IBIS NRL tipping competition after the fourth round of matches on the weekend. BigBalaBurger and Gilligan1 have maintained their positions on top the ladder on 26, followed on 25 by TI Turkey and Mr Spiggot. On 24 are BJ Danger and Tigrrrr, and bunched on 23 are JD Fortune, Denis Hill, TiNell, Likefishingmore, Seahorse, Mugai87 and Kingtutt. Five sit on 22 -Tipper, KPP, Leon Whittaker, Voodoo Magic and Barry Tarrant. Most tipsters took a hit with the Saints’ win against the Sharks, with only five nominating the correct result, while not many more chose the Warriors to down the Cowboys. However, there were still five who selected seven winners – Likefishingmore, Seahorse, Mugai87, Kandy and Sarah Finnemore. With six were BigBalaBurger, Mr Spiggot, TI Turkey,

Tigrrrr, Denis Hill, Kingtutt, KPP, Voodoo Magic, Barry Tarrant, DirtyTroutFisherman, Rayns, Deadly Sisters, Marro and beaniebuzza, This year’s tipping competition is again sponsored by Sea Swift and IBIS, with prizes valued at more than $2300. The winner will receive a trip for two to Cairns aboard Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay (value $1850); The runner-up will receive $500 voucher from the IBIS. This year’s tipping competition is again sponsored by Sea Swift and IBIS, with prizes valued at more than $2300. The winner will receive a trip for two to Cairns aboard Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay (value $1850); The runner-up will receive $500 voucher from the IBIS. The Sea Swift/IBIS/Torres News NRL footy tipping competition is free - there is no joining fee and no charges whatsoever are associated with it. The competition is computer

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LOCAL league team Suburbs has brought Oz Tag football back to Thursday Island. And while the 2012 KRL Premiers are using it as a training option, the games are open to all players. National competitor in touch football, Marsat Ketchell, said the non-tackling form of the game would continue each Thursday evening. “It took off last Thursday (March 28) with a bang,” he said. “About 20-30 players turned up, and it went on for two hours. “All the lads - ex-players and new - enjoyed it.” Oz Tag is the latest craze in recreational sport, with competitions running all over Australia. It is played on about a half-sized league field, with eight players from each team are on the field at any one time. The attacking team has six plays or tags to try and score a try or promote the ball down field as close to the line as possible. All skills are used, including kicking. Passing becomes an attacking weapon, and, if a player is put into a gap, there is a high probability they will make a clean break. When attacking the line, fancy moves such as aroundthe-corner passes work well. The game is a low to medium-contact sport and the rules are designed to encourage this - whoever initiates contact will be penalised. Games are usually played over 40 minutes, two 20-minute halves. Times may be varied to suit age groups and conditions.

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Descendants undefeated in Rocky carnival By ALF WILSON DESCENDANTS number one side, consisting of Torres Strait Islander players, took out the fifth Central Queensland Indigenous Reconciliation All Blacks carnival in Rockhampton over Easter, beating CQ Warriors 54-12 in the grand final. Sixteen men’s teams contested the Easter Saturday and Sunday carnival, which was to be held over the Australia Day long weekend in January, but was postponed due to floods in central Queensland. Descendants had mostly players of Torres Strait Islander descent living in Cairns who compete in the local 10-club strong competition. The winning prize was a handsome $20,000. In the semi-final, Descendants scored a hard-fought 28-24 victory over competition favourites Curacoa Crusaders which also has some players of Torres Strait Islander descent. Palm Island side Curacoa Crusaders had won last October’s Cairns All Blacks, also the 2011 Rockhampton carnival and the 2010 Bindal carnival at Townsville. CQ Warriors defeated Woorabinda Knights 26-22 in the other semi-final to set up the showdown in the decider with Descendants number one.

Descendants number one went through the carnival undefeated and in their qualifying game beat Woorabinda Warriors 22-16. Speedy young Descendants back Eddie Daniel won the coveted Player of the Carnival award and Michael Marama took out the fastest player. Players and officials made the marathon 1100km trip from Cairns to Rockhampton two days before the carnival started. They travelled back on Easter Monday and coach Elia Ware said that it was a great effort by his players. “We are over the moon and played as a team and I am so proud of the boys,” he said. Ware nominated utility Eddie Daniel, forwards Bobby Nona, Matt Bon, Joel Marama along with backs Maipele Morseu, George Toby and Daniel Mooka as having great carnivals. “Maipele came down from the Torres Strait and the rest of the boys are Torres Strait Islanders living in Cairns,” Ware said. Nona, Morseu and Levon Bowie had been members of the Badu Island side Argun Warriors which won the recent Murri versus Koori match in Brisbane. Descendants also took a number two side to the Rockhampton carnival which on day one defeated Cliff Ambrum Memorial team 26-6.

TACTICAL DECISION In their scheduled second match on day one, Descendants number one and two sides were drawn to clash. However Ware said in a tactical move it was decided that Descendants number two would forfeit which relegated them into the loser’s plate division. The number two Descendants team lost their plate quarter-final 8-6 to Woorabinda Warriors. “They only lost that in the final 10 seconds,” Ware said. One of the best players for number two was Hope Vale player Jerome Woibo who works in Weipa. Ware said players to stand out for the number two side were forwards Woibo and George Gibuma along with backs Stuart Enosa, Michael Morris, John Dau and Keith Dau. “Jerome works for Rio Tinto in Weipa and came down to Cairns by plane before joining us on the long bus trip to Rockhampton. He went really well,” Ware said. A delighted Ware said the purpose of the trip to Rockhampton was to ensure younger Torres Strait Islander players would be seen in action. “All of these guys are great footy players so we are trying very to get them exposed and hopefully take rugby league further. “At every carnival we try

ABOVE: Descendants number one team. LEFT: Players of Boigu descent in the winning Descendants team at Rockhampton. ABOVE RIGHT: Bobby Nona with younger brother Andreas Nona of Descendants number 1. RIGHT: Descendants players warming up before the game. Page 20 Torres News

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and keep the same core of players because when playing for Descendants; it’s more than just coming together for a game of footy; it’s also becoming a part of a family and that’s what Descendants are! “We are a family - no matter if you’re Torres Strait Islander, Aboriginal, Samoan or Japanese, once you play for Descendants you become a member of that family,” Mr Ware said. Mr Ware said his grandmother, Kathy Ware, had been fundraising since November last year doing sausage sizzles at Cairns Bunnings Warehouse to enable the players to travel to central Queensland. Descendants also won the inaugural 2011 Algon Walsh Memorial All Blacks carnival on Palm Island. In the Rockhampton women’s grand final the star-studded Highlanders with numerous representative players defeated AKS Memorial 16-12. Highlanders included female Player of the Carnival Naomi Bobongie and and best forward Kaitlin Moss. Cherbourg Brothers United, who had a 36-18 victory over Gladstone Goori United in the men’s plate division. Yarrabah team Guyala just pipped Dja Dja Belbendi, 2220, in golden point in the bowl section.

SCORES and AWARDS Rockhampton: CQ Reconciliation All Blacks Carnival. MEN._ Rnd 1: Highlanders 16 d Ipswich United 16 (Highlanders first try winners), CQ Warriors 26 d Guyula 16, Goori United 18 d Umai Sami United 12, Woori Knights 22 d Millie G Mob 10, Cherbourg Brothers United 46 d Dja Dja Belbindi 0, Palm Island Curacoa Crusdaders 26 d Nebo Murries 0, Descendants 22 d Woorabinda Warriors 16, Descendants (2) 26 d Cliff Ambrum Memorial 6. Rnd 2: Ipswich United 26 d Guyala 18, Umai Sami United 40 d Millie G Mob 10, Nebo Murries 34 d Dja Dja Belbindi 18, Woorabinda Warriors 34 d Cliff Ambrum Memorial 4, CQ Warriors 12 d Highlanders 6, Woori Knights 14 d Goori United 14 (Woori Knights first tryscorers), Curacoa Crusaders 16 d Cherbourg Brother United 12, Descendants number 1 d Descscendats number 2 (forf). Shield Semi Finals: CQ Warriors 26 d Woorabinda Knights 22, Descendants 28 d Curacoa Crusaders 24. Grand Final: Descendants 54 d CQ Warriors 12. Plate Section Plate Knockout Quarter Finals: Highlanders 30 d Ipswich United 0, Gladstone Goori United 18 d Umai Samu 18 (Gladstone first tryscorer), Cherbourg Brothers United 36 d Nebo Murries 10, Woorabinda Warriors 8 d Descendants (2) 6. Semi Finals: Cherbourg Brothers United 32 d Woorabinda Warriors 14, Gladstone Goori United 28 d Highlanders 24. Plate Grand Final: Cherbourg Brothers United 36 d Gladstone Goori United 18. Bowl Grand Final: Guyala d Dja Dja Belbindi 20 (golden point). Individual Awards - Fastest Man: Michael Marama (Descendants)/ Player of Carnival: Edward Daniel (Descendants). WOMEN: Highlanders 44 d Cliff Ambrum Memorial Team 10, AKS d NT Yarlies (forf). Women’s Grand Final: Highlanders 16 d AKS Memorial 12. Individual Awards - Fastest Women: Mahalia Murphy (AKS Memorial). Best Back Women: Brittany Breayley (AKS Memorial). Best Forward: Kaitlin Moss (Highlanders). Player of Carnival: Naomi Bobongie (Highlanders).