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24 - 30 June 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1071 • $2.00 inc. GST

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Cane toad threat to people, pets, wildlife Greg Pope in his backyard with some collected cane toads.

By AARON SMITH TESS Sard and partner Greg Pope have been finding increasing numbers of cane toads on Thursday Island - and they are not alone. “I take the scraps out the compost after dinner, and there are often green tree frogs and the occasional snake there, but recently I’ve spotted cane toads,” Greg, of Waiben Light Marine Services said. “I have been here nearly 25 years but have never seen a cane toad, but I’ve found three in the past month. “Now I am finding them more frequently,

just the other night I caught three in my garden,” he said. “I suspect they’ve arrived on pallets of goods. “All our pallets are unpacked in the shed, so I am sure the ones I’ve found haven’t been from that. “I guess there’s also a chance they have gotten over in the bottom of dinghys too. I’d urge anyone with a garden to keep an eye out.” Greg has been putting them in the freezer and refers to them as ‘Frosty Toads.’ Tess Sard has also spotted a couple near the dam when she takes her dogs for a walk.

Tess said: “I saw one had been killed by a council mower, so I would say we are in trouble. “It’s so sad I can just imagine the chaos they will cause if the make it across to Prince of Wales Island. There’s a lot of wildlife there like, goannas, lizards, snakes, kookaburras and a diversity of raptors. “They are are all at risk. Unfortunately, I think our days of being cane toad free are over and the public need to be aware. They are dangerous for domestics animals but more importantly young kids,” she said. Continued Page 3 >>

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Three uninjured in helicopter crash on POW By AARON SMITH

ABOVE: The crashed helicopter on Prince of Wales Island. RIGHT: Scott Swift, Managing Director of Australian Helicopters.

Three illegal entries at Saibai By AARON SMITH THREE illegal entries have made recently into Australia via Saibai Island. The first was a man from Kenya on April 17, while the second involved two men from Somalia, also in Africa, on the morning of June 5. Customs and Border Protection were tight-lipped about these incidents. A spokesperson for the Department said: "All questions about the immigration status of these men should be directed to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

“The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service does not comment on matters relating to people smuggler networks and their methodologies, including details of the travel routes taken by potential irregular immigrants, as doing so may compromise the effectiveness of counter-people smuggling operations." A spokesperson for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship said that all three have been transferred to a mainland detention centre for processing, and wished to remind that all non-citizens must hold a valid visa for any travel within Australia.

ing, June 15, to assess the situation. He confirmed that there had been an incident while the pilot was completing a training exercise, when he spoke to Torres News. However he would not confirm the exact location the accident occurred, just that it happened somewhere in Torres Strait. “All three of our crew on board were uninjured. “This is exactly the reason that we train our pilots, so we can provide the highest quality of service. “While it was unfortunate this occurred, we learn from these incidents. It all assists us to provide a service to the community of unparalleled excellence and safety,” Mr Swift said. Australian Helicopters provide services for a diverse range of clients including Federal and State Government and public and private sector companies. With over 20 years’ experience in the field, they are one of the country’s largest, independent emergency and mission-critical helicopter providers, and part of the Avincis Group, covering over 260 bases across 10 countries. Mr Scott said they are currently conducting a full investigation of the incident and an assessment of the aircraft’s damage. The helicopter was dismantled and removed on Tuesday. June 18.

ALL three crew has escaped uninjured when a helicopter crashed on Prince of Wales Island on June 13. Apparently the pilot from Australian Helicopters Pty. Ltd, who was new to the area, crashed the helicopter while trying to land on Thursday evening, June 13. It is alleged the aircraft crashed into trees and badly damaged the rotary blades. Sources told Torres News the crew had to be airlifted to safety by a second helicopter. A family of residents of Prince of Wales Island discovered the crashed aircraft on Sunday, June 15, while looking for crabs around the mangroves. It was near Ahboo’s Landing on the road to the homestead. “It was a bit of a shock because nobody had told us of any crash. “We didn’t know whether we would find dead bodies inside or what. “We are also concerned of the environmental impact of the spilled fuel, as it is near a stream where the fresh water meets the salty water. “If that get’s into the mangroves it could do a lot of damage,” said one of the residents who wished to remain anonymous. Scott Swift, Managing Director of Australian Helicopters flew up to Horn Island from Brisbane on Saturday morn-

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Ludwig jumps the gun on fishing By AARON SMITH MINISTER for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Joe Ludwig might have “jumped the gun” with his proclamation about the Torres Strait and the significance of its finfish fishery. The Minister’s office said almost a fortnight ago that the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery has become the first wholly traditionally owned commercial fishery in Australia to have a Statutory Management Plan, giving greater certainty to fishers and the community. Although very little of this seemingly grand plan was mentioned at the Tropical Rock Lobster Stakeholder’s Forum on Wednesday June

12, Mr Ludwig said in his media release that he was pleased to have made the important announcement. “This plan will give Torres Strait communities greater certainty about future access to fish resources and more opportunity to develop their fishing interests,” Minister Ludwig said. “Formalising the management arrangements under a legislative plan will ensure the sustainable commercial harvest of finfish stocks into the future. “This plan sustains the traditional way of life and at the same time promotes economic development in the Torres Strait. This will provide greater employment opportunities in the region.

“Fishing has been and will continue to be a vital source of food, income and culture in the Torres Strait. The Finfish Management Plan is a significant and positive step forward.” Minister Ludwig is the Chair of the Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA), which manages fisheries in the Torres Strait Protected Zone against Australia’s rights and obligations under the Torres Strait Treaty with Papua New Guinea. The Queensland Government and the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) are also members of the PZJA. Minister Ludwig’s statements were released before he had actually

Senator Joe Ludwig at the Tropical Rock Lobster Stakeholder’s Forum recently. met with the other members of PZJA. fishery. The TSRA have not yet com“What the Commonwealth wants mented about this deal and a joint is a sustainable fishery as well as statement from all members of PZJA respecting what the traditional has yet to be released. fishermen want, ultimately I think “This is not about the government that’s what the general community imposing anything, it’s about coming wants as well,” Minister Ludwig said up with a solution for the Finfish to Torres News.

Outbreak declared on Saibai for infection that might affect kidneys Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) had been identified on Saibai. “An outbreak was declared because we had two new cases within one week which were not linked to each other (of the four cases, three are linked to each other and the other isn’t),’’ he said. “The Torres Strait-NP

HHS acted as soon as an outbreak was declared, which happened late on Friday (June 14).’’ Dr Whitehead said, as part of the public health response to the outbreak, a screening program had started on Saibai last Monday, June 17. “A team left for Saibai this morning including a public Indigenous health

worker, as well as the public health nurse from Thursday Island,’’ he said. “We will be visiting schools and child care centres and offering screening to everyone in the target age group and treatment to those with identifiable symptoms.’’ Dr Whitehead said a public health outbreak had been declared to

allow additional health resources to be directed towards screening all children on Saibai Island over the age of one and below the age of 17 years for the condition. “This is the most at risk group and numbers about 200 children on Saibai,’’ he said. “Anyone with any concerns, or currently exhibiting symptoms,

can also visit the Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre for advice.’’ Dr Whitehead said no one had been hospitalised as a result of the outbreak. He said the Saibai outbreak was unlikely to be linked to the recent

outbreak of APSGN on Thursday Island in March. “It may possibly be linked to unseasonable rain on Saibai,’’ he said. Dr Whitehead said symptoms to look out for were a puffy face and skin sores.

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Cane toad threat to people, pets, wildlife COUNCILLOR BY-ELECTION << From Page 1

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has pledged support to councils and communities to control and eradicate the cane toad, considered one of Australia’s worst-invasive species. TRSA Chairman Joseph Elu said a cane toad was handed to Biosecurity officers

in April last year on Thursday Island and another was found on Mer Island in 2011, when the new school was under construction. “There have also been occasional reports of cane toads on Horn Island but no recent sightings,” he said. Four more were recently discovered on Thursday Island at a Torres Shire Council

LEFT: Greg’s Pope’s ‘frosty toads’. RIGHT: One of the four cane toads located at the CWA building, Thursday Island.

valve pit near the CWA Building. Mr Elu said the toads posed a high-level threat to the rich biodiversity of Torres Strait Islands with the potential to compete with native species as well as kill predators and be a danger for domestic pets. “The Torres Shire Council has indicated the are happy to investigate working in partnership on eradication and suggested that with some training their field staff could play a monitoring role and collect and destroy the toads they find. “The TSRA Rangers are also on standby to assist the Torres Strait Island Regional Council should toads be detected on any of the outer islands. “All of our island communities are reliant on bulk marine cargo and, because the capacity of toads to hitch a ride, everybody has a responsibility to make sure these pests don’t become established,” he said. If people find cane toads, use a plastic bag to pick it up, put it in two bags, tie it up and freeze over night, then call Torres Strait Regional Authority Land and Sea Management unit (4069 0700) or contact your TSRA Rangers.

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AN outbreak of a bacterial skin infection, that can affect the filtering units of the kidneys and can lead to kidney disease, has been declared on Saibai Island. Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service Executive Director of Medical Services Dr Oscar Whitehead said four cases of Acute

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The shame on our doorstep: At Daru . . . MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch again has slammed AusAID’s foreign aid management, after it was recently revealed that the hospital at war-torn Bougainville is of a far-better standard than the dilapidated facility at Daru on the Torres Strait’s doorstep. The photos of Bougainville hospital were provided to Mr Entsch after a local non-profit organisation visited the area in April of this year. “These photos taken at Bougainville could have been taken at any small town in Australia,” Mr Entsch explained. “It’s not a highly advanced facility, but it’s clean and tidy, the staff wear appropriate gloves and breathing masks,

and there is a refrigerator for drug storage. “It’s amazing to consider that this region has been in absolute lockdown due to a violent civil war, all the funding was pulled out, yet the facility has been run and maintained by the local people. “The visit a month ago was the first time in a very long time than any white people had even ventured into the area, but when you look at the standard and cleanliness of it I would be more than happy to spend time there if I required treatment. “At the other end of the scale, I look at the hospital at Daru, which has received investment from AusAID to the tune of

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Bougainville By AARON SMITH SIGABADURU in Western Province is in urgent need of medical supplies, lacking even the most-basic necessities to provide the minimalist levels of medical care. The area, about 5km from Saibai, is supposed to be under the jurisdiction of AusAid, but photos provided recently by Warren Entsch, Federal Member for Leichhardt and Chief Opposition Whip, show a situation that can only be described as dire. “The system is broken, I received these photos just last month. “I ask where is the millions of dollars of tax payer’s money going?” he said. Some of the urgent needs of the heath clinic include a blood pressure machine, thermometers, scissors, tweezers and basic medications. There are holes in the floors and in the protective fly-screens; and they are down to their last bottle of Iodine antiseptic and last box of Plaster of Paris. Apparently the Western

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Province h e a l t h patrol boat, the Medics Queen, comes rarely more than once a year and is already battered and dented and in a poor condition. “The only medication the kids get is paracetamol and I have been told the last time they received antibiotics was in June last year. “The only piece of equipment they have is an old set of bathroom scales; there is no Labour Ward, mothers have to give birth in the bush,” Mr Entsch said. “We sleep comfortably in our beds at night thinking things are being resolved, but we are being grossly mislead by bureaucrats people are dying.” Mr Entsch said he has been told the health clinic is asking for only some basic amenities, such as solar lighting as power supply is sporadic at best, a fridge, new medical supplies and some structural repairs. “It’s no wonder people are flooding over to Saibai looking for medical treatment, who wouldn’t do the same thing in their situation?” he said.

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CASA under fire over Barrier, Lockhart River tragedy New search ordered for missing CASA documents By PAUL PHELAN proavitation.com.au T H E o ff i c e o f t h e Australian Information Commissioner has served notice on Civil Aviation Safety Authority under the Freedom of Information Act, requiring to re-conduct a previously requested search for documents, and that it “fully document that search.” The FOI request had been lodged by Mr Shane Urquhart, whose daughter Sally died in the Lockhart River Metro crash more than eight years ago, and who has been a passionate critic of CASA’s oversight of the operator TransAir before the crash, and of its subsequent conduct during the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation and the inquest. OAIC wrote to CASA on February 27 this year seeking further details of its search for

the documents, which the authority had said it was unable to find. CASA provided a response on March 14 which, OAIC says, did not satisfactorily explain why it was unable to locate the documents. OAIC then conducted further enquiries with CASA in late March. CASA’s response to this was regarded as insufficient to show that the documents Mr Urquhart sought did not exist or could not be found. (All 15 people aboard the Metroliner died when it smashed into a mountain while on approach to the Lockhart River airfield on May 7, 2005. The aircraft, owned by TransAir and operated by Aerotropics, was flying from Bamaga to Cairns.) Mr Urquhart had applied under FOI for 38 specified documents related to approvals of variations and amend-

ments and additions to TransAir’s air operator’s certificate. “There may have been some others. The ones I received were quite routine and not remarkable. “The issue is that the actual documents we would like to see were in those listed as ‘unable to be located.’ “CASA was prompt in its response to my original request, not charging me and probably hoping I would be happy with what I got and accepting of their excuse for the others. “I immediately asked for a review and involved the OAIC. “The OAIC has been particularly helpful in assisting me and providing advice.” Mr Urquhart says his reason for wanting to see the documents is to identify their signatory. “I believe that it will be very pertinent to the Lockhart River is case - i.e. I believe that [a

named individual] will be on at least one of the crucial approvals, and that the content will be very relevant to the issues I have been raising. “I also know that CASA is very aware of what I am seeking and why. “I made the point to both CASA and the OAIC that, if the documents cannot be located, it can only follow that they have been lost, stolen, removed or never existed. “I do not believe the first or last of those situations.” A lawyer who is involved in the case says: “I have seen something I have never seen before! “What an exceptional turn of events!” CASA’s response was due by June 4. In an interim response, the Office of the Australian Information Commission told Mr Urquhart on June 11 that CASA proposes to provide the two relevant

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files to him in full. “So that you can be satisfied that all documents held on its files have been released to you. “Having the entire file may give you some contextual information you wouldn’t obtain if CASA merely extracted the specific documents you requested.”

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Entsch vows to pursue CASA on Barrier demise By MARK BOUSEN MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says he will be calling for a full inquiry into the operations of the Cairns office of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) after the Federal election on September 14. Currently the Chief Opposition Whip, Mr Entsch was indicating he expects an LNP Government will be elected. and, once in government, he will be able to act. Speaking in the House of Representatives in Canberra on June 5, Mr Entsch launched a tirade against the Cairns CASA and the demise of Barrier Aviation, concluding his speech with: “After 14 September, I will be calling for a full inquiry. “I will not let Barrier be destroyed without holding those individuals who are directly responsible for this sordid business accountable for their actions. “This industry urgently needs an independent body and rights mechanisms to hold CASA Cairns accountable for their own inadequacies and conduct.” Barrier Aviation operated a fleet of more than 30 aircraft from bases Horn Island, Gove, Darwin and Cairns, and employed more than 50 staff. Mr Enstch is able use terms in the House under privilege which are

protected from legal action, but those some protections do not apply to the Torres News, and, regrettably, this newspaper is not able to reproduce them here. But the Member for Leichhardt was scathing of Cairns CASA and its operations, and named three people he holds responsible. “What is also unbelievable is the abuse of process. “Six months after Barrier was forced to shut its doors, they still have not been able to test a single allegation in court - and at the cost of $28,000 per day in lost revenue. “And to top it off, CASA has sent press release after press release with statements that have never been tested.” Mr Entsch continued: “Around 50 people have lost their jobs, investors have lost millions of dollars, and (owner) David Kilin has lost his life’s work. “And even now, CASA is not content with just burying Barrier, they want to dance on the grave as well. I was disgusted to learn that CASA Cairns has been speaking to potential purchasers of Barrier aircraft, threatening that they will not approve their airworthiness.” CASA said any reply would have to come from Minister Anthony Albanese.

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PBC looking after best interests of traditional land owners WE write in response to the recent letter to the editor from Michael Passi. As Directors of Mer Gedkem Le (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation, the prescribed body corporate (PBC) of the Meriam People, it is important for us to correct the public record. It is not true that on 14 December 2012, the PBC or the Meriam People “accepted the DOGIT (Deeds of grant in trust) system” for their traditional lands as stated in Michael’s letter. The true situation in respect of native title and the “DOGIT system” as they relate to our lands is as follows:The High Court of Australia made its historical decision on 3 June 1992 recognizing the native title of the Meriam People through the landmark case brought and won by Eddie Mabo. As a result of that decision the Parliament of Australia enacted a national native title system by way of the Native Title Act 1993. It commenced on 1 January 1994. The Native Title Act 1993 specifically provides for our PBC to be a registered native title body corporatev pursuant to determination orders made by the Federal Court of Australia. As required by the Native Title Act, the Court was satisfied that the PBC represents the Meriam People. The PBC is not selfappointed. The members of the Meriam People are members of the PBC and they elect its office holders in accordance with the PBC’s constitution. The PBC came to realise that although the native title of the Meriam People (under our traditional laws and customs) had been legally recognised, the “land title” over Mer Island and Dauar Island (under Queensland’s statutory land laws), was still not held by the Meriam People. For most outer Islands in the Torres Strait, Queensland’s land law has long provided for DOGITs as the form of statutory land title. These “deeds of grant in trust” are held by Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) on behalf of all Islander inhabitants. Subject to various native title requirements and other legal processes, TSIRC can enter into leases with third parties and undertake other dealings with the DOGIT land. The DOGIT title and native title coexist. There is not and has never been a DOGIT in respect of Mer Island and Dauar Island. Instead of a DOGIT, those Islands were however subject to a “Reserve” under the Land Act 1994. The Reserve was held by a Queensland Government agency. It operated in a similar way to a DOGIT, including in relation to the government agency being able to enter into land dealings with other parties. Native title by itself cannot be the subject of land title dealings with other parties (such

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as leases, easements and licenses over sites proposed for housing, infrastructure or economic development projects). Dealings of that kind can only be undertaken through a statutory land title such as a DOGIT, Reserve or freehold land title. In the case of Mer Island and Dauar Island, the PBC on behalf of the Meriam People did not want government to hold the statutory land title. Instead they wanted the Meriam People to hold it more directly. The most direct form of statutory land title capable of being held by Traditional Owners in Queensland as a Traditional Owner group is a form of freehold title under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 (there is also a similar Aboriginal Land Act 1991 for Aboriginal Traditional Owner groups). This “Torres Strait Islander Freehold” can be held by a PBC on behalf of the Traditional Owner group. The result is that a single PBC can hold both the native title and the statutory land title for the Traditional Owner group. Importantly, Torres Strait Islander Freehold cannot be sold by a PBC. However, subject to native title consultation and consent processes involving relevant Traditional Owners for specifically affected land (done in conjunction with things like an Indigenous land use agreement), the PBC can grant leases and licenses to other parties. Those things can be granted to enable housing, public infrastructure and economic development outcomes. The process by which a DOGIT or Reserve held by government over traditional land is revoked and replaced with Torres Strait Islander Freehold title held by a PBC which belongs to the Traditional Owner group itself, is called a “Land Transfer”. It is such a Land Transfer which took place for Mer Island and Dauar Island on 14 December 2012. Unlike Land Transfers which have taken place for Indigenous communities on the mainland, our Land Transfer included almost all of Meriam traditional land over the Islands above the high water mark. It included land on which existing housing and infrastructure is built. The Land Transfer was historic because it completed the picture of all land title (native title and statutory land title) being held by a Traditional Owner group through their PBC. The Torres Strait Islander Freehold title also provides potential opportunities for Meriam People to engage in their own land dealings with other parties for housing, infrastructure and economic development purposes. Regarding some of the specific points in Michael’s letter: The Land Transfer does not involve any extinguishment of native title at all. The native title and the Torres Strait Islander Freehold are now both held directly by the Meriam People through their PBC. There is not currently any 40-year lease

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agreement with any government for the provision of housing. The PBC held off the Queensland Government’s suggestion for the grant of a 40-year social housing lease in conjunction with the Land Transfer. It remains a policy requirement of the Queensland Government and the Federal Government that a 40 year lease over housing sites be held by the Queensland Government before money will be released under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing for the renovation of existing houses and the construction of new houses. Although the Land Transfer resulted in Torres Strait Islander Freehold being granted to the PBC in respect of the land on which the housing is located, the Queensland Government and TSIRC continue to manage the housing. The PBC is working on ways in which the Meriam People can assume direct management of their own housing (in addition to the ownership secured by way of the Land Transfer). The PBC continues to hold off granting a 40 year housing lease to the Queensland Government until all the alternatives have been explored. Michael has got the story wrong. The whole purpose of the Land Transfer was to get rid of the DOGIT/Reserve system for Mer Island and Dauar Island. Although that system continues to exist on other Islands where the Council continues to hold the DOGITs, the Land Transfer means that is no longer the case for Mer Island and Dauar Island. We agree with Michael that PBC’s are set up to look after the best interests of traditional land owners. Our PBC is doing just that. By getting rid of the DOGIT/Reserve system, by fighting for direct Traditional Owner management (as well as ownership) of housing and by putting Traditional Owners in charge of their own traditional land to realise their own land aspirations - whether it be housing, economic development or leaving the land just as it is. We also agree with Michael that the truth must be revealed and that truth always prevails. pWe hope this letter helps to do that. Uzer Kubge Eskedi Yours in Unity, Doug Passi, Meuram Rep Cr. William Akee, Geuram Rep John Tabo, Magarum Jack Wailu, Samsep/Piadrum Kevin Ghee, Zagareb Rep Sabu Wailu, Dauraeb Rep Dayne Noah, Komet Rep Victor Mabo, Peibri Rep Aven S. Noah, Public Officer

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The dog problem goes on (and on) ON 18 June, I went for a walk with my friend who is visiting from Sydney. I wanted to show her some of the beauty of this tiny island. We walked along the waterfront to avoid roaming dogs. After all, I didn’t want her to think we lived in a lawless community where dog owners are irresponsible and the local council endorses it. Near the oval, we were first bailed up by a brown dog who I managed to deter with a backpack. My daughter was terrified and my friend more so, disbelieving that a dog could be roaming. Before we could start home, a second brindle dog I’ve often seen roaming also rushed at my daughter’s dog. I put myself between her and this aggressive dog as it advanced, baring its teeth and growling. As it approached I saw a car from the corner of my eye and hurled the backpack at the dog. It jumped back just as the car pulled up. I hate to think what would have happened had the driver not stopped. It was a Tuesday so I called the dog catcher who Torres Shire Council (TSC) had advised me works Tuesday and Thursday. No good. He now works Wednesday to Friday. I called the manager of the relevant TSC department and I was so relieved when she said she would contact a council director and get down to the oval. You can’t imagine my dismay when I listened to council’s subsequent voice message that she’d spoken to the owner of the brindle dog and, in a nutshell, did not have the evidence to determine the dog as dangerous. Remember, this is the third attack on me and my animals in two months that I have reported to council! Next morning, I phoned the Cairns Regional Council to gain a bit of perspective on the matter. Perhaps I was being barking up the wrong tree expecting Torres Shire Council to pull its finger out and enforce local laws. Imagine my surprise when I was advised, had the incident occurred in Cairns, the likely action would have been: 1. An officer would attend and if the dog was unrestrained impound the dog requiring the owner to pay a fee for its release. 2. An infringement notice would have been issued for the dog roaming. 3. An infringement notice would have been issue for the attack/bailing up. 4. A destruction notice may have been issued, depending on the circumstances. It might be a bizarre coincidence, but I have never seen roaming dogs in Cairns, even when I lived there. And that day, as if I was in a slapstick comedy, the same brindle dog was out roaming in Pearl Street, twice; first with its owner and later for a brief stroll alone. My friend is still in shock about the attacks. It hasn’t helped that I have related the many incidents of me or my children being bailed up, bitten and chased by dogs over many years, complaining to TSC and nothing being done. I have, however, made her promise not to tell anyone in Sydney how bad things are here. After all, we don’t want people thinking we live in a lawless community where dog owners are irresponsible and the local council endorses it. Catherine Titasey (pictured), Pearl Street, Thursday Island.

Hannah’s ‘wonderful’ work IN RESPONSE to the article about animal management and the reply from Hannah Wilson, I applaud the wonderful work Hannah is doing saving dogs and cats who would have been shot if she had not stepped in (most the time at her own expense) to save these stray and unwanted animals. You can see the community cares about this by the number of people who walked with their dogs to support Hannah sending these animals to Cairns for treatment and re-homing. With the growing trend across the country now thank goodness for low kill animal shelters; it

is an awesome achievement for animals to be saved from such a remote location. I am also pleased to see the council has decided to train animal management personnel and am excited to see they intend to educate our young folk as that is where real change begins. I sincerely hope the council can work in tandem with Hannah for the best outcome for all unwanted dogs and cats in the Torres Shire council region. It has been long overdue and, Hannah, thank you for your passion and willingness to have a go. Tess Sard, Thursday Island.

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Birthday trip down memory lane

Horn Island land returned to Kaurareg Land Trust By AARON SMITH

Choppy Ahmat, Tony McGruire and Michael Ahmat arrived in late 1974. By CATE TITASEY Tony has fond memories of Thursday IT was a trip down memory lane for Tony Island. His friends of that time included McGuire when he returned to Thursday Sammy Mills, Kevin Foster, Waddy Island recently as part of a surprise Brown, Greg Clarke, Greg Kirk, the Laifoos and the Ahmats. birthday present. Tony has good memories, such as the The last time he was on Thursday Island day that he and his siblings were stuck on he was a young man in 1975. His parents, Barry and Jan McGuire top of the sports equipment shed at the arrived on Thursday Island in 1974 with high school thanks to a billy goat. Tony got to catch up with mates at the their eight children. On the same day the shop where the current National Bank is Grand Hotel and at the Torres Hotel for burnt down. Barry had been appointed the famous karaoke night on Thursday. The next day he had a great time doing principal of the Thursday Island High what he loves best - fishing when he took School for 1974-75. The family moved into school accom- a trip with Tony Titasey. Every spare moment of his short trip to modation in John Street, but the house was far too small for them so three of the kids Thursday Island was spent walking every had to sleep in a caravan in the front yard. inch of the island and tracking down mates Tony was middle in the pecking order and finding out what has been going on in until sister, Jenny, child number nine his long absence.

THE KAURAREG Aboriginal Land Trust was given some land from Queensland State land on Horn Island last Friday, June 21. A representative of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines Wayne Lake flew up from Brisbane for the ceremonial handover. Kaurareg Aboriginal Land Trust Secretary Harry Seriat said: “This return of land represents that the State has given recognition that it belongs to traditional owners and that we will responsible for its management. “We have been negotiating for this parcel of land for the last five

years, so this really does represent a milestone for us.”

The handover of the land occurred in a ceremony including

Kaurareg Elders, Wigness Seriat, John Mills and Joseph Wasaga.

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The “Yam Island Pearls’ and Brooke Stapleton with their certificates. NINE participants completed a Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Cert 1 in Business at Yam Island Scheduling, Communication recently. Skills and Computer Skills, to The proud students, Albert mention just a few. Baluz, Molly Larry, Jacob Akiba, During the two-week course, Ethel Dorante, Penina Mali, all participants engaged in group Harry David, Christina Baluz, work and planning tasks centred Jimmy Bann and Basana Gimini, around business practices and graduated with their certificates. procedures. The course was conducted Brooke Stapleton, the contract by Training Connection Aus- trainer for TCA who ran the tralia (TCA), which specialises course, is normally based in in competency-based training for Cairns and has a background in jobseekers, private enterprises and media and is also a lawyer. remote communities. “Being up here has been a The Yam Island students cov- wonderful experience, I have ered topics such as Occupational had them doing presenting and role playing. There is certainly a lot of artistic as well as administration talent here. “Due to the high ability of the students we finished the course in record time,” she said. Student Ethel Dorante said: “I found the course really interesting Ethel Dorante receives her certificate.

and I learnt some new skills. I work in the community and this course will help me prepare for jobs in administration.” The whole community turned up for the graduation ceremony where the students received their certificates. “The students have been very punctual and helped each other out. What I noticed from travelling around Australia conducting these courses is that the people of Yam Island are very community mined and very supportive with each other,” Brooke said.

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New Day concert on Warraber ANOTHER great night of preserving and experiencing family union was enjoyed at the New Day Concert at Warraber Island recently. The New Day concert team, together with guest speaker and solo artist Mr Cygnet Repu, joined with the choir team, T.I Men’s Ministry Pastor George Nona, Pastor Ettie Mosby,Younger David, the cultural and spiritual leaders, Elders, youth, families and friends of the Warraber community. The night has launched with a dance performance, choreographed by Mrs Gennie Ahwang and the team of Poruma, followed by a welcoming and a declaration speech from Pastor Nelson Billy and Bob Mauga on behalf of the people and the Elders of Warraber community. A word of prayer was presented by the Assembly of God Ministries Pastor May Pearson. Cr Ted Billy, Pastor Nelson Billy and Divisional Manager of Warraber along with leaders, Elders, youths

and community said the event has opened doors regarding the spiritual and cultural life journey. Ms Catherine Enosa, on behalf of the youth, said: “This concert inspired me and others in such a way that we have gained strength and experienced revival to our hidden talent in music, singing and achieving life, in where we come from, who we are and what we have today.” The production of the New Day concert was made possible through grant funding from the TSRA Culture, Arts and Heritage program. “I would like to sincerely thank the following for your donation and support: LDI Company, Poruma Tehllia Fellowship, St Andrew Ministry Poruma, Assemble of God Poruma, Mr. Francis Pearson, The Concert team, anyone we missed you are acknowledged in our heart and lastly the people of Warraber Community,” Mr David said. “We were so grateful for the openness of the Leaders, Elders, youths

and the people of Warraber for allowing the concert to flow in such a magnificent way and it gave the team a sense of belonging to share the experience and knowledge with anyone that wishes to embark on this pathway. “The vision through this New day concert was to inspire and encourage song artist and musician to realise who you are and what you’re capable of doing in life today,” he said.

New Day Concert participants on Warraber Island.

Simeon Makie for two Awards finals IAMA’s Simeon Makie has been nominated in two categories for the regional finals of 2013 Queensland Training Awards. Mr Makie has been nominated for the Student of the Year and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year through Tropical North Queensland TAFE. TNQT has made a strong showing in the with four students and a teacher making it through to the regional finals. The finalists will attend a gala presentation in Cairns on August 3 with the winners of each category automatically becoming finalists for the state presentation later in the year. Regional finalists include: Teacher of the Year nominee: Sandie McCoy Student of the Year nominee: Naina Gurung Student of the Year nominee: Simeon Makie Student of the Year nominee: Branton Keyes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year nominee: Simeon Makie School-based Apprentice of the Year nominee: Daniel Gangemi. Acting Institute Director Donna-Maree O’Connor congratulated the finalists, all of whom had made an exceptional contribution to the TNQ TAFE community. “Having such a strong presence in the regional awards is recognition that we are indeed the leaders of vocational education training in our region,” Ms O’Connor said. Individual winners from the regions and state finalists in the employer, training provider and industry collaboration categories will vie for state awards, which will be announced in Brisbane on Friday 13 September. From there, the state’s best will compete at the Australian Training Awards on 22 November in Perth.

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The history of the PJZA over the last 14 years PZ (Protected Zone) members and Fishery Managers of that day neglected the TREATY. They neglected the T.O”s (Traditional Owners) had, at that point in time, a native title claim in due process and or when restrictions were implemented, it also applied to TIB licences owners. The TIB accepted this equally, acknowledging the fact that the fishery was the primary source of employment and must be fixed for

OWNERS request to have the story in black and white as there was only one hour given to highlight issues to the Ministry of Fisheries and the Chair of TSRA the many discrepancies in the PZJA process over the last 14 years. In 1999 the C.S.I.R.O. declared TRL fishery overfished and that restrictions must be put in place or the fishery will be closed permanently. It’s important for you to know that the

the future generations of Traditional Owners that wish to stay out of the big smoke, but stillbe able to earn a genuine income not to work for the dole as this was not enough due to the high cost of living. It’s important for you to know that the PZ members and Fishery Managers of that day neglected the TREATY to allow unlimited nonindigenouspeople with any size vessel and no effort controls into this fishery, when TO’s /

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TIB’s (1980’s) called for restriction’s AFMA responded with “’Lets create a ‘ gentlemen’s agreement”’, greed over ruled and the T.R.L stock’s depleted. (Guess said “it wasn’t me”.) It’s important today PZ members of this day must accept the of previous PZJA Members or the Bureaucracy and find the finance to acquire more percentage to the current offered 56% to create employment for the many T.O’s whom aspire to live in their homeland and maintain the cultural inheritance and traditional way of life and there Livelihood. All those TIB’s licences that lie dormant due to not enough crayfish in their economic zone to be viable is because of the TVH sector high numbers of tenders(dinghies) applying an uncontrolled effort in deeper water’s (Cray walking channels). This cuts the Cray’s reaching a reasonable distance for TIB’S to go to work using sustainable efforts, travelling safer distance’s and not disrespecting Cultural and traditional boundaries as they wish to only use smaller vessels and

hence avoid environmental disasters as seen in recent times all over the world. There are 12 TVH licences that TIB’s are employed on (6 TIB”s highest ever achieved). In a Quota system they wish to abolish this condition thus reducing TIB’s employment and neglecting the TREATY. Four of the 12 licences are duel licences, 3 0f the 12 licences have entitlement to TIB’s Quota, so 7 of the12 licences is Double Dipping the government needs to remove some of their entitlement or catch history for TIB Quota if these licences remain to exist and or make a percentage of those licences leasable from Torres Strait Fishing organisat i o n ’s ( N T O - S E A COUNCIL). Restriction’s that applied over the last decade has somewhat fixed the Industry. The Cray stocks have grown, but not to what TO’s TEK (traditional ecological knowledge) knows it should be and this is supported by scientific research. This TRL fishery must have the RESTRICTION back in place now.

TVH licences have grown in size over the last three years against clear policies that restricted this that room for growth for TIB’s as per the TREATY. In 2007 a TIB attained a big boat licence but then was told it could not tow TIB tender’s to their working grounds and that he could not sleep TIB’s on his licensed vessel despite policies in place to promote Torres Islanders advancing in the Fishery. This TIB in 2010 eventually went broke because of oppressive work practices bestowed upon him. In 2010 3 TVH big boat licences appeared out of thin air, when Question was asked AFMA responded the system allowed for it. In 2013, all restrictions implemented in1999 to enhance the TRL stocks was lifted. 12 TVH licences were given extra dinghies. The TIB asked for extra dinghies. They were told it would affect sustainability, “sorry you are not allowed” if discrimination is not rife over these last few years then how do I explain to my kid’s what discrimination is?

What of the tons of dead whole crayfish the TVH discard, each TVH boats discard 50kilos per day per boat, it’s a for sure recorded when they were creating a catch history but won’t be when they are in a quota system. So what of the TIB’s licences that wish to fish but cannot because of limited stock of crayfish coming to their Economic Zone?(well we know why now). I t ’s e x t r e m e l y disappointing that the Thursday Island Court House is filled up with Indigenous youth that face reoccurring charges that relate to financial hardship. Wake up government, wake up bureaucracy, with 12 TVH licences earning $1.8 million per 10 months and you sit on your hands and say the system allows for that. How do you sleep at night? Charles David (above), Magani, Lagaugal Kulkalgal.

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I, Michael Angelo Newie, hereby declare that Zenadth Kes sovereignty is now in force and we will elect our president, voted by Mura Zenadth Kes buai. All colonial government must comply and respect the sovereignty and law of Zenadth Kes buai. Colonialism have been curse genocide on first people’s nation all over the world. All colonial people must leave Zenadth Kes and Cape York. All trading nations that use our territorial water, sea, country must now pay to enter and exit north, south-east and west. The air space also restricted. This is the democracy in motion. All natural resources on land and sea are the property of Zenadth Kes buai, all industry and business also. Our military, customs, police, doctors, lawyers etc… Must now start heading home to take up position and construct new government administration so that we

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can begin to lives our life in happiness . All colonial people must leave Zenadth Kes. Ask colonial government for compensation. There is enough pollution lying, stealing, killing, of First Nation people around the world. We have our own laws, that is universal. We, as First Nation people, are not answerable to any colonial capitalist power, laws and government on this earth. We are capable of greater prospect as a economic power house in the region. Zenadth Kes buai will no longer be left behind. We are now at the forefront a new revolution, all new technology, science and medical science, natural science, aerospace science, aquaculture science ,permaculture, horticulture and respect for all culture around the world. Yours in revolution MichaelAngelo Newie, Thursday Island.

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WASSIE TARDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 70th BIRTHDAY PARTY

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ON Saturday, June 15, Wasie Tardent had an amazing 70th Birthday party at the Bowling Club, many friends and family joined her for feasting on amazing food, singing and dancing.

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FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE PARK

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THURSDAY Island Child Care Centre’s Acting Director, Leading Educators and Assistant Educators had their first ever “Family Fun Day in the Park” with children, families, friends and community members at ANZAC Park. It was designed to help develop a sense of belonging, which is part of Early Years Learning Framework. People bought a plate to share and there was a barbecue. Lots of games were played including a sack race, three-legged race, egg-and-spoon race, human wheelbarrow race, treasure hunt and pass the balloon.

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THE Fund Raising Stag Night Cruise published in last week’s paper was held for Francis “Maia Boy” Mosby Memorial Rugby League Team and not for The Memorial Bursary Fund as published. Torres News apologises for the error. Torres News

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Message from the Executive Principal

A Tagai farewell to all leaders and staff that are leaving us at the end of this term, I thank you all for your commitment, enthusiasm and contribution to the college and working to support students, staff and the community. All the best in your new ventures, the Tagai family wish you well. On behalf of the Executive, I wish all leaders, staff, students and their families a well deserved holiday, a time to spend unwinding and recharging those batteries with your favourite pastimes. Safe travels to those that are visiting other places and most of all enjoy the company of your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all in Term 3 - Monday 8th July.

2013 Sustainability Awards Special congratulations to George Ernst and the Tagai Tafe team, students and community on their recent finalist acknowledgements in the Premiers Sustainability Awards. A continuation of YUMI Time to Shine!

Indigenous Ranger Cadetship Pilot Horn Island Campus Nursery Renovation The Tagai ranger cadets renovated the Horn Is. Campus nursery to improve the facility for Horticulture in Schools project. They strengthened the door, fitted new shade cloth, painted all the timber work, replaced rotted timbers and straightened existing poles. Students of Horn Is. are excited about getting some vegetables growing. The Indigenous Rangers Cadets contributed greatly to this project. Left: Taukie Passi and Nicholai Mosby painting the timber

Right: Nicholai Mosby and Richard Bann preparing footings.

Below: Jaylen applying finishing touches

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Ugar Eruer Uteb Terra Nullius- What does this word mean? “Land belonging to no one”. This topic was discussed with community and students of Ugar Eruer Uteb campus. Information was also shared on the late ‘Mr Eddie Koiki Mabo’. This great and courageous man, who fought for Indigenous land rights which initiated a historic decision in the High Court of Australia which overturned the legal doctrine of terra nullius. This characterised Australian law with regards to land and title. Stephen Island community celebrated, 2013 Mabo Day with good spirits and great team work with a large crowd gathering for the community walk. Community members wore their special island colours and walked around the island with the traditional drumming beats of warup from the deep sea of the east. Ugar Eruer Uteb campus hosted the celebration with a joint venture from many other key agencies, including Stephen Island Regional Council. All members of the community, young and old worked together and made the day a successful and memorable one. There were great performances by students and the day ended with a great feasting that was catered for all community members. Au esoau and Koeyma eso for your effort, time and support.

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THURSDAY 27

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 World’s Greenest Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Twins 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Buck Mill 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst: Athletes Cheat, Do You? 8:30 Wonders Of Life: What Is Life? 9:20 Stephen Fry’s 100 Greatest Gadgets 10:15 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Origins Of Us: Brains - Dr Alice Roberts explores how our species, homo sapiens, developed our large brain; and asks why we are the only one of our kind left on the planet today? 12:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:25 Wonders Of Life: What Is Life? 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 14: Peel Thunder Vs Perth 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 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 The Block Sky High 8:30 The NRL Footy Show 10:30 Two And A Half Men: I Found Your Moustache - Charlie and Chelsea keep having one-night stands after they break up. 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Ixnay On The Oggie Day - Charlie runs into Chelsea’s old friend Gail. Alan learns he has a new skill. 11:30 The Block Sky High 1:00 20/20 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Brand Developers 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: “Not Like Everyone Else” (PG a) 2:00 Winners & Losers 3:00 TBA 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Casey is finding it hard to deal with Tamara’s condition. Heath struggles filling Brax’s shoes. Kyle tries to get Tamara to stay in the Bay. Meanwhile, Roo wants find out what’s bothering Marilyn. 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 14: West Coast Vs Essendon - The Bombers head west again to Patersons Stadium where they had such a famous victory against the odds earlier in the year against Fremantle. Can they repeat the feat against the Eagles? Brian Taylor leads the call with expert commentary from Matthew Richardson, Luke Darcy and Cameron Ling. 11:00 2013 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Semi-final 1 7:00 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Noirmoutier To Talmont-Sur-Gironde 6:00 Tracks And Trails: The Barrow 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 8:00 The Little Paris Kitchen 8:35 Heston’s Feasts: Chocolate Feast 9:35 One Born Every Minute Special: Twins And Triplets 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Story Of Playboy 12:10 The Observer Effect 1:10 Movie: “Curiosity Kills The Cat” (M s,v) In Mandarin. Set in urban China, director Yibai Zhang delivers a contemporary psychodrama following the intertwining lives of five characters struggling to find the love they want without losing what they have. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 28

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Poirot 2:00 Bed Of Roses 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Mont Orgueil 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Wild Life At The Zoo: Meerkats, Snow Leopard - Jealousy, betrayal and rebellion – it’s sister versus sister as the females decide who is going to be the boss meerkat. 8:30 Doc Martin: Martin struggles with Louisa’s surprise news, but Louisa has her own struggle when her return to school is made difficult by the increasingly strange behaviour of the headmaster. 9:20 The Bletchley Circle: Part Two: Four seemingly ordinary women become the unlikely investigators of a string of grisly murders in this original thriller, set against the backdrop of post-war London. 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Getting On / 11:45 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 The Block Sky High 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 The Block Sky High Unlocked 7:00 Friday Night Football: South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Canberra Raiders 10:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Deliverance” (AV v,l) - A weekend camping trip through the mountain wilderness turns into a terrifying nightmare for four men. Based on the novel by James Dickey. 2:30 The Baron: There’s Someone Close Behind You - Exciting, danger-laden, unusual exploits...the human dramas of those who buy, sell or steal precious treasures. 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Enid” (PG a) 2:30 Winners And Losers 3:00 TBA 3:30 TBA 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight: The latest news and current social issues presented by a team of reporters. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 14: Sydney Vs Carlton - The Blues took the chocolates against against the Swans in their last encounter at the SCG, but the reigning premier is really winding up their 2013 campaign, so it promises to be a huge clash. Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti lead the call with expert commentary from Leigh Matthews, Tim Watson and Tom Harley. 11:00 2013 Wimbledon: Live coverage of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge, with expert commentary from John Newcombe, Rennae Stubbs, Sam Smith and Geoff Masters. 4:00 NBC Today

4:00 FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Semi Final 2 6:30 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Noirmoutier To Talmont-Sur-Gironde 6:00 Tracks and Trails: Pheonix Park 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Sweden And The Baltic 8:35 Tour De France: The Story 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Dark Blue Almost Black” (MA l,s) - In Spanish. Jorge, a young Spanish man, has his plans for the future put on hold when his father has a stroke. His relationship with his girlfriend Natalia is further strained when his infertile brother asks him to impregnate Paula, his imprisoned girlfriend. 1:00 Hot Cities: Counting The Cost / Surviving Climate Change - China has the biggest population and the fastest growing economy in the world. It has an economic policy based on growth - which is why, as a country, it is the worst polluter on the planet. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 29

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Steve Albini 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst: Athletes Cheat, Do You? 1:00 Three Men Go To Ireland 2:00 Travel Oz 2:30 At The Movies: Short Cuts 3:00 Movie: “McLintock!” (PG) - Cattle baron, George Washington McLintock, has his hands full when his estranged wife returns to get a divorce in order to move out east for good with their daughter Becky. 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Body In The Library 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise: When a shot is fired at a charity fundraiser, host Malcolm Powell is found dead in his study. Malcolm’s PA, Vicky, is certain she knows who the culprit is. 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Noble Art: The 150th annniversary of the world’s first heavyweight boxing championship that took place illegally in a Midsomer field leads to a country house murder mystery. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight: Fresh from hosting his hit UK talk show, The Last Leg, comedian Adam Hills returns for the new season of Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Steve Albini

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Danoz 1:00 Movie: “Ocean’s Eleven” (PG v) 3:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV - 4WD TV covers all of the up to date news, products and events within the diverse Australian and NZ 4WD scene. 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Blindness” (AV v,l,a) - When a city is ravaged by an epidemic of instant blindness a doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see. Keeping this a secret, she helps her husband and a group of others, as they avoid streets now ravaged with criminals. 1:30 Movie: “Westworld” (M v) - Written by acclaimed writer Michael Crichton, Westworld is a classic western/romance. A robot malfunctions creating havoc and terror for unsuspecting vacationers at a futuristic, adult-themed amusement park. 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 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 12:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia - Tonight, the beauties’ aversion to numbers is tested in a car wash maths challenge. With three mathematical questions hidden underneath a thick covering of mud, the girls will face two fears in the one challenge: the chance of breaking a nail, and maths. Who will stay focused through the grime to add a win for their team? 1:00 Parking Wars - Tonight, a ticket writer teaches Philly drivers tough lessons on the rules of parking. Officers scramble to find the missing keys to an impounded car as the owner loses her cool. 1:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 14: Gold Coast Vs Adelaide 4:30 Highway Patrol 5:00 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 14: Adelaide Vs Collingwood 8:00 Family Movie Special: TBA 11:00 2013 Wimbledon 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Young Man Blues - It’s Kelso’s first day as a police cadet and he gets to drive around in a police cruiser with a real cop. 5:00 That ‘70s Show: A Legal Matter

5:00 World News 1:00 Peter Grimes 3:40 Piano Notes: Joseph Haydn 3:55 Tim Marlow’s Virtual Galery: Michelangelo: David 4:00 Photo: New Vision: Experimental Photography of the 1920s 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Bruce Forsyth 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Man Lab 8:30 RocKwiz: Adalita/J Mascis/Sarah Lee Guthrie/Johnny Irion Rock music’s most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Host Julia Zemiro asks the questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem. 9:30 Tour De France Review: As the Tour de France gets ready to celebrate its 100th edition in 2013, this program looks back at the highlights of the 2012 Tour de France, which was won by British rider Bradley Wiggins ahead of teammate Chris Froome. Italian Vincenzo Nibali was third place overall and the only rider to consistently keep pace with Wiggins and Froome in the mountains. 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 1 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 30

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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: Dunblane 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation: All Manor Of Love 3:00 La Boheme 4:55 Wallace And Gromit’s World Of Invention: Home Sweet Home 5:25 Deadly 60: Australia 2 6:00 Australia’s Remote Islands: Norfolk Island 6:30 Compass: Fashion And Faith: Muslim Style 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs: River Thames 8:30 Dream Build: Wheatsheaf House 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 The Years That Made Us: Survival 10:25 Chopin Saved My Life 11:20 Set The Piano Stool On Fire 12:20 Shine 2:00 Order In The House 3:05 The Last Confession Of Alexander Pearce 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Painting Australia: Bendigo

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Making Of The Great Gatsby 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Warriors Vs Brisbane Broncos 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands: Justin’s life starts to unravel as he struggles with new crises at home and work. Lucy risks her own future to save Justin from self-destruction. Poker night turns dangerous when Dimitiy’s husband learns of her affair with Justin. 9:30 The Mentalist: Devil’s Cherry 10:30 CSI: Miami: By The Book 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Fish Hooks 6:30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 TBA 12:30 Wild Boys 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 14: North Melbourne Vs GWS 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 8:45 A Place To Call Home: Lest We Forget - On the eve of Remembrance Day, George is asked to host a Japanese trade delegation. 9:45 TBA 11:45 Fairly Legal: What They Seem 12:45 I Just Want My Pants Back: A Piece Of Cake 1:15 Harry’s Practice 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 Speedweek 4:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013: North West Tour 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Mailbox 5:30 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Toaster 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Celtic Britain: Age Of Warriors - An epic exploration of the Celtic and Roman ages with Neil Oliver. In this episode, the fast growing tribes of Britain turn violent. But out of the fighting something remarkable appears - glorious art and design, as well as magnificent swords of a lavish beauty never seen before. 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Grand Tours Of Scotland: The Romantic Ideal - For centuries, Scotland was regarded as a wild and dangerous place to visit. To find out what changed to make Scotland a popular tourist destination, presenter Paul Murton recreates six Scottish grand tours suggested by a 19th-century copy of Black’s Picturesque Guide to Scotland. 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 2 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 01

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Midsomer Murders 2:00 Chopin Saved My Life 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Les Gellettes 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 Dalziel And Pascoe: An Autumn Shroud 1:10 Movie: “The Private Affairs Of Bel Ami” (PG) - From the Guy de Maupassant story about a soldier returning from the war without prospects and being persuaded to capitalise on his good looks to get ahead. 2:55 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 12: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 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 The Block Sky High 8:00 TBA 10:30 Person Of Interest: In Extremis - A medical luminary is poisoned, and Finch and Reese must work quickly to determine the toxin’s origin and find the attacker. Elsewhere, an informant gives the Internal Affairs Bureau pertinent information on Det. Fusco. 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Brand Developers 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: “Geek Charming” (G) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Tamara wants to be with Kyle. Kyle’s racked with guilt for betraying his brother. Casey’s friends are concerne d by his behaviour. Meanwhile, Marilyn tries to avoid John and dispel the feelings she has for him. 7:30 TBA 12:00 2013 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today: International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport. 5:00 Sunrise Extra: Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team. 5:30 Seven Early News: Natalie Barr and Mark Beretta present the latest news, sport and weather from around Australia and overseas.

5:35 World News 7:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Update 7:30 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Final 10:30 World News 1:50 Sunday 2:00 Did Cooking Make Us Human? 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013: North West Tour 5:30 Global Village: The Women’s Bank 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Battle Of The Sexes - Tackling four more classic gender-based clichés, the Mythbusters once again battle for the supremacy of the sexes! First up, Adam and Jamie test the old schoolyard put-down, ‘to throw like a girl’. Then they take on the contentious cliché that lost boys won’t ‘ask for directions’. 8:30 Make Me: Smart 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 3 1:05 Movie: “Changing Sides” (M l) - In French. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 02

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 The Matilda Candidate 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Castor 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet 8:30 New Tricks: Spare Parts - Jack Halford confronts his nemesis in court when Ricky Hanson stands trial for his attempted murder, and Gerry Standing faces the consequences of lying to his ‘daughter’ Emily. 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: July 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Underworld USA” (PG) 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 12: Casey Vs Northern Blues 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 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 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The 43 Peculiarity - Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny wrestle with jealousy in their relationship. 8:30 TBA 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 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: “Hannah Montana: The Movie” (G) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Brax isn’t impressed when he hears about Kyle and Tamara. Tamara allows Casey to help her remember their relationship. Marilyn tries to hide her feelings for John, telling him that she has a virus. Meanwhile, Holly finds her perfect revenge in the form of Sasha and Spencer’s secret. 7:30 TBA 8:45 Packed To The Rafters: Centre Of The Universe / Packing Up The Rafters - The return of Ben rattles Emma as she worries that seeing Ben will stir up old feelings. When it becomes apparent that Ben still holds a candle for Emma, could the old flames of romance be rekindled? 10:45 Border Security: International 11:15 2013 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Final 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Fiji: Island Flavours 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? J.K. Rowling - Best-selling author J.K. (Jo) Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots. Jo has always been intrigued by her late mother’s French ancestry, but knows very little about it. Beginning her journey in Edinburgh, Jo’s search takes her from The Savoy in London, to once-bloody battlefields and the back streets of urban Paris. Jo is especially keen to find out more about her great grandfather, Louis Volant, who was awarded one of France’s most prestigious medals during World War One. 8:30 Insight 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Review 11:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 4 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Time Team: Llancaiach Fawr 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Jobs 8:30 Adam Hills Tonight - Fresh from hosting his hit UK talk show, The Last Leg, comedian Adam Hills returns for the new season of Adam Hills Tonight - a one hour chat show filled with celebrity guests, clever comedy and live music. 9:30 Wednesday Night Fever 10:00 The Hollowmen: Shared Interests 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:35 Movie: “The Ugly American” (M v) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 13: Central District Vs Norwood 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 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 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: Reality Hump Day 8:30 Arrow: Vendetta - Oliver trains the Huntress to be his ally, but Diggle disapproves and believes she can’t be trusted. Later, Helena’s thirst for revenge leads her to kill the head of the Triad. 9:30 What’s Your Emergency 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 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: “Wizards Of Waverly Place” (G) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Casey is outraged to find Ricky has returned to the Bay. Maddy pretends she’s fine with Sasha and Spencer’s relationship. Meanwhile, Jett tries to convince VJ and Nina to forgive each other. 7:30 TBA 8:45 Criminal Minds: Magnum Opus / All That Remains 10:45 Hannibal: Releves - Seeking his own therapist’s advice about his complex relationship with Will, Hannibal wonders how he should handle Will’s deteriorating mental health. Following another death, Will develops a theory that the Copy Cat killer’s actions extend far beyond the murder of Cassie Boyle. 11:45 2013 Wimbledon 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Neil Morrissey’s Risky Business 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Generation Gogohoun 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Bears Of The Last Frontier: City Of Bears - This three-part series follows ecologist Chris Morgan on an epic 5,000-kilometre motorcycle journey across the Alaskan wilderness to encounter three species of bear. Chris aims to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems. In the first episode, Chris sets up camp at a remote spot in the heart of the wilderness, alongside the largest concentration of grizzlies in the world. 8:30 Toughest Place To Be A... Binman - Three ordinary people with ordinary jobs take on an extraordinary challenge: clocking on with their local counterparts in some of the toughest destinations on the planet. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 5 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) This would be a very good time to start a diet. You will have to convince yourself that it is worth doing, however, or else you will lapse within the week. Romance. Do not give up on your relationship, just because you have had a small set-back. Your luck is about to turn. Hang in there!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t allow anyone lead you away from your dreams. They won’t understand your needs as well as you do. Stay on course! Romance. You will have to make progress by yourself. The partner you have been depending on has much less energy than you. You need to take the lead.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

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You may have to compromise your beliefs in order to ﬁt in with other people. Try to see things from their point of view and you will feel enlightened. Romance. Your partner will need to be treated fairly gently at the moment. They have more things on their mind than you realise.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be thinking about going overseas for a while. This is not the best time for anything rash. Make sure you know what you really want to do ﬁrst. Romance. Your ability to sense what is happening to your partner will enable you to keep one step ahead of them during the week.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Other members of your family may need to be called in to help. There is too much for you to do by yourself. Don’t be afraid to state your needs. Romance. You may be a little too strongly inﬂuenced by fantasy at the moment. Try to keep your feet ﬁrmly on the ground and be happy with reality.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

FINDWORD No. 154 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

An unexpected chance to get away should not be missed. You may not have a similar opportunity for some time. Pack light! Romance. You may be interested in getting a long-term friendship onto a slightly less platonic footing. Try to ﬁgure out what your friend feels before moving ahead.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Your conﬁdence will receive a muchneeded boost this week. Be sure to have conﬁdence in yourself and not rely on others for your self-worth. Romance. Your partner will be in a strange mood. Encourage them to spend time with friends. They may simply need an outlet for their feelings.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to get together with some friends. You have been working hard recently and deserve a break. Romance. Your love-life will shortly be on rocky ground. Heighten your awareness and you may be able to prevent any upcoming disparities.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Be careful not to lose your temper over an issue that is not really very important. It’s best to pick your battles wisely and save your energy for more important things. Romance. You must be careful to consider your partner’s needs because they may not be expressing them directly to you.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A new friend will shortly be coming into your life. This person is quite different from most of the people you have known. It’s a good change of pace for you. Romance. Your energy levels will be very high this week. This will be an excellent time to put more effort into your current relationship.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

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science will continue to create a thousand new

frontiers for those who still would adventure.

– Herbert Hoover

SOLUTIONS No. 154

An offer to get together with some people that you do not know very well may seem daunting. You will be glad that you went along, however. Romance. Make sure that you have your partner on your side before you make any important decisions. They will have to deal with the results.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Something that you feel is right may seem quite illogical on the surface. Trust to your intuition and things will come together smoothly. Romance. A chance to make new acquaintances should not be missed, however busy you may be. You need someone to spend your free time with.

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Will be cancelling the MINI MARKET FOR SatuRday, June 29, 2013 Due to the Unveiling of a Tombstone.

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Anega & Idagi families announce the combined Tombstone Openings of the late,

Jabai Charlie Gawada Charlie Korona Charlie Daru Charlie Kanu Charlie And Joey Charlie

Community Notice Native Title Organisations Review Deloitte Access Economics has been contracted by the Australian Government to undertake a national review of Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs). Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC), Indigenous Corporations and individuals who are interested in the future supporting roles of NTRBs or NTSPs, or other issues covered by the review’s terms of reference, are encouraged to examine the terms of reference and prepare a submission for consideration by the review team. Submissions should be forwarded directly to Deloitte Access Economics. The call for submissions opens on June 3, 2013 and closes on September 30, 2013. All submissions received (unless marked confidential) will be published on the Review website. Deloitte Access Economics will be holding consultations on Horn Island for the Torres Strait region on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

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FOR RENT Various Houses and units for rent on Thursday Island and Horn Island from $550 per week. Please call Kellie from Torres Strait Real Estate on 0427 691 355 to arrange an inspection.

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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region.

The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following non-ongoing position up to 18 months:

2 x Senior Legal Officers Native Title Program EL1 (P/N T01730 & T01731) *SaLary raNgE $91,171 - $110,931 P/a *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% The Senior Legal Officer works with minimal supervision providing a critical element in the overall strategic management of the Native Title Office (NTO) within the TSRA. The occupant of this position is expected to provide high quality legal advice and services to native title holders and claimants in the Torres Strait.

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The provision of legal advice and services is for matters including, but not limited to, native title applications, compensation claims, land management matters, mediations, commercial negotiations and litigation. TSra accommodation will be available for this position, with rental contributions calculated according to salary range Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link 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 26 July 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Peter Krebs on Tel: (07) 4069 0700

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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.

Communications and Coordination Project Officer Healthy & Safe Communities, Culture, Art and Heritage Program APS 5 (P/N T01751) *SAlAry rANge $65,847 - $69,823 P/A

*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% The position of Program Communications and Coordination Project Officer within the combined Healthy & Safe Communities and Culture, Art and Heritage Program provides a support role to ensure the effective communication of key Healthy & Safe Communities, Culture, Art and Heritage (HSC/CAH) Program activities. This role will involve the preparation and coordination of media releases and other media related promotional activities and events along with regular monitoring and updating of HSC/CAH Program webpages and information disseminated through social media. The Project Officer will also work closely with other team members on a range of tasks associated with monitoring and/or administering activities of grant recipients where communication tasks are involved. TSrA accommodation is not available for this position. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Thursday Island housing market prior to applying for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link 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 1 July 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Brian Riley 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.

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.

The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following non-ongoing position up to 18 months:

Senior Policy Officer Governance and Leadership Program

Para-Legal/Legal Assistant Native Title Program

The Senior Policy Officer has an important role in the Governance and Leadership Program assisting with the facilitation and coordination of Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) – a key initiative of the Program and core business of the TSRA.

The Para-Legal/Legal Assistant will be an important element in providing high level support to the operations of TSRAs Native Title Office. The successful applicant will, with a paralegal focus, provide high quality support to the Principal Legal Officer, Senior Legal Officer and Legal Officers in the provision of advice and services to native title holders and claimants in the Torres Strait.

APS 6 (P/N T00043) *SALAry rANGe $71,118 - $81,693 P/A

In addition the Senior Policy Officer, under limited direction, coordinates and contributes to the development of TSRA policy documents and strategic documents. The Senior Policy Officer assists with the development and preparation of TSRA’s submissions to government. The Senior Policy Officer provides subject matter expertise or policy advice at the request of other Program officers or TSRA Board members.

APS5 (P/N T01707) *SALAry rANge $65,847- $69,823 P/A

The NTO provides legal advice and services on matters including, but not limited to, native title applications, compensation claims, land management matters, mediations, commercial negotiations and litigation, and to maintain an awareness of Commonwealth and Queensland legislation.

TSrA accommodation will be available for this position, with rental contributions calculated according to salary range

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created.

How to apply:

• Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link 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 21 July 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact John Ramsay on Tel: (07) 4069 0700 Note:

***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob 26 July 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Peter Krebs 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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NEWS

Mobile App to help prevent suicide

Gone fishin’ LEFT: Patrick Ah Wang on Thursday Island. RIGHT: Toshio Nakata and Kobi Taylor on Horn Island.

CLASSIFIEDS Thursday Island Home and Community Care services are currently seeking two enthusiastic employees to join our team in assisting our clients and their carers

2 positions - HACC Services Support Worker for Thursday Island These employees will be working in assisting in the planning and delivery of a high standard of care and support to Centre-based day respite clients, group activities in the Centre, short trips such as fishing trips, barbeques and beach picnics, transport to the centre, shopping or appointments, social support, domestic assistance and our Meals on Wheels Service.

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Skills required for the Support Worker position include but are not limited to:

If you believe you are the right person for the Job please apply to:

• Participation of team activities, working as a team; • Assist clients with personal care and lifestyle activities; • Assist clients with domestic assistance; • Implementing changes to care as directed • The ability to demonstrate effective written communication in care and service documentation; • The ability to effectively manage time; • Demonstrating timely and effective reporting; • Participation in training and development activities • Assist clients with transport to and from the centre; • Delivery of Meals on Wheels to clients

HACC Thursday Island PO Box 651 90 Douglas Street Thursday Island, QLD, 4875 coordinator@tihacc.com.au Ph: (07) 4090 3885 Fax: (07) 4090 3886 Applications close: 4.30pm Friday, July 5, 2013

All employees will be required to undergo a police check and are required to have or the ability to acquire a blue card. Advantageous to positions is LR License, current First Aid Certificate and Cert III in Aged Care although training can be provided.

In Memory of our Dearest Mum

Aunty Edie Boyd Jackson, Jillian, Vicky-Joy, Jodie and Dylan would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all families and many friends who have offered such kindness, support, generosity and messages of sympathy and comfort during this difficult time. We wish to extend our deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the following businesses for your generosity and support:

Cairns Funeral Directors McDonald’s Ferry Service BLT – Thursday Island AJ Car Rentals – Thursday Island Debra Rose Funeral Directors Thursday Island Hospital Cairns Base Hospital Anglican Church Mothers Union – TI and Bamaga IBIS Supermarket Tagai College Torres Shire Council

TI Bulk Meats Mr and Mrs Michael Bon & Family Party Hire Meriba Mudh TSIMA Torres Hotel Assembly of God Church HACC – Thursday Island Port Kennedy Association Seehops TI TAXI Services

Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.

Au Esoau Koeyma Eso Thank You! Page 24 Torres News

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10.30AM THURSDAY 24 Hour Service for DV CONNECT Telephone 1800 811 811 – Lena Passi Women’s Shelter NPA WOMEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP 24 Hour Crisis Shelter Ph: 4069 3020

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Employment Opportunities Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated (MKS) is a community-based, not-forprofit incorporated association operating in Torres Strait. MKS delivers a range of programs and services to support women, children and families. These include child and family support services; domestic & family violence counseling for survivors, child witnesses and perpetrators; emergency relief program; older peoples action program; support and assistance to those in crisis; drop in centre; community education programs; information and resources and community development programs. Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated invites applications from suitably qualified people for the following fixed term positions: • Project Officer • Case Manager (Part time) • Communications Officer (Part time) • Administration Officer • Receptionist Accommodation is not available for these positions; applicants should investigate housing/accommodation options before applying. Further details about these positions and the application process can be obtained by contacting the Administration Officer on (07) 4069 1663 or by emailing admin@murakosker.org.au Closing date for applications June 28, 2013.

THE suicide rate for Indigenous people is four times Australia’s national rate. Many Indigenous people live in remote parts of Australia where therapists able to deliver suicide prevention treatments are rare or non-existent. And most treatments have been developed for European Australians rather than Aboriginal Australians, ABC radio reported.These are the challenges that a smart phone app is trying to overcome. The I-bobbly app has been designed specifically for Aboriginal people living in remote communities. Alive and Kicking Goals Suicide Prevention Project’s Joe Tighe says that this approach might be able reach people that traditional suicide prevention strategies aren’t. “In remote communities the access to mental health services . . . is very thin on the ground.” Mr Tighe says. “Some people are very introverted as well and they’re not interested in talking about their feelings or thoughts...to a therapist...and they might work better even on their own. “The app’s graphics have been designed by Kimberley Indigenous artists, and young Indigenous people have provided the voice-overs. The app delivers a treatment based on mindfulness and values-based action and draws on stories and imagery as well as traditional activities such as drawing, painting, storytelling and fishing.”

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NPA NEWS

$210 million for NPA, Cape, Jardine River crossing IN a rare show of accord, both sides of the political fence have welcomed last week’s announcement of $210 million in Federal Government funding to upgrade roads and essential community infrastructure, including power and sewerage, in the NPA and Cape York. Major developments in the NPA include: • Improvements to the Jardine River crossing; • The redevelopment of the Seisia Wharf; and • Improvements to the raw water pipeline from Bamaga to Seisia. Labor candidate for the seat of Leichhardt Billy Gordon said the funding into roads and infrastructure will help unlock economic development

opportunities on Cape York. “The infrastructure projects made possible by this funding will underpin future economic opportunities for some of the most-isolated areas in Far North Queensland.” Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch welcomed the news, but cautioned the government must outline exactly where the money is coming from, and ensure it is locked in before the September 14 election, for the announcement to have any credibility with Cape York residents and businesses. “I welcome any investment in Cape York, it’s a fabulous result,” Mr Entsch said, “There’s no question it’s needed.” The funding also will

deliver: • Upgrades to the road between Mapoon and Weipa and the road connecting Aurukun to the Peninsula Development Road to an all-weather standard; • Small-scale improvements to community drainage projects. Minister for Infrastructure and Development,Anthony A lb an es e , M in is ter f o r Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories Catherine King, and Senator Jan McLucas announced the funding in Cairns on June 13. Labor FNQ Senator Jan McLucas said the infrastructure investments would make economic development opportunities available to com-

munities in Cape York. Mr Entsch said: “There’s no question it’s needed and the sealing of the road between Weipa and Old Mapoon would be fantastic. It’s also great to see they have suddenly discovered where Cape York is. “I only ask that Minister Albanese confirm where he has got the money from and that it is well and truly secured prior to the election, so they aren’t making a promise and then leaving it to the next government to find out where the money is coming from. “Otherwise at the end of the day it could be a whole lot of hollow promises and it’s the people of Cape York who will end up disappointed and - yet

Jardine River crossing where a truck ran off the ferry last year. Photo courtesy Big Rigs. again - neglected.” Mr Entsch admitted that his “cynical side” was cautious, given the government’s recent

Never too old to dance in NPA By JESS SAXTON FOUR players remained in the game, with only three chairs left. Island dresses swished as the players danced around the chairs, clapping their hands and laughing as the room full of friends cheered them on. The music stopped and as the players dropped into the chairs, their smiles growing even wider, one left standing joined the surrounding circle to cheer on the three left in. Clearly, you are never too old for fun. Last week NPA elders welcomed elders from the Thursday Island HACC Centre, who were visiting the NPA on a short vacation.

“”It was a pleasant surprise for us to have the 13 Thursday Island HACC clients stay in the NPA for two nights,” said NPA HACC’s Gayle Tabaui. “We loved having the chance to spend time with them, and the TI HACC Staff too.” NPA Clients and staff held a special celebration for our guests with food and games facilitated by NPA and TI HACC Staff and volunteers. You could hear the music and laughter from across the gardens surrounding the hall, as the clients reminisced together. “Many of our clients were raised on TI or have family and friends in common with the Thursday Island clients’ so it as

record in making spending commitments that they are unlikely to have to fulfil after the election.”

really great for them to be able to share stories and reminisce together,” Gayle said. “We had music and activates and played games,” she said, “we actually introduced the Thursday Island clients to their first game of musical chairs. “They really enjoyed it, I think they will take that one back with them.” Just over a year since members of the NPA HACC centre travelled to the Island for a visit, all clients and staff are looking forward to the next reunion. Both centers have also extended an on-going invitation for visiting clients to attend respite, if they are in the region.

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NPA ARTS

NPA storytellers take it to the next level

By JESS SAXTON WE TELL stories. We pass on cultural knowledge handed to us through generations of story tellers. Our ancestors passed these same stories down through words, art, song and dance, and we draw upon all of these to continue to keep these stories alive and keep our cultures strong. NPA Arts Centre is a home to a wide range of Indigenous cultures and art styles, drawing on the artists own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. A true reflection of the region’s cultural diversity and acceptance, resident artists of the NPA Arts Centre work together to support and challenge their artistic horizons. Last week, NPA artists took their already stunning work to the next level, attending a week-long arts workshop, funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) to support local arts and culture. Under the gentle guidance of renowned Indigenous artist Arone Meeks, the group spent a week exploring new techniques of story telling through visual art. With new skills, techniques and ideas, our deadly NPA Artists say they are ready to show the world what they can do. “The week acted as a follow on from last year’s Exhibition Ready Program, revisiting those techniques and exploring new ones,” Arone said, “we looked at how we can use these new techniques and different mediums to build stories and concepts.”

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“We were pushing boundaries,” Arone said, “but they were very brave and creative with the new styles, it’s really opened up a new world for the artists to explore “We were learning to build our skills, focusing on layering colours and giving our artworks depth,” said NPA Arts Centre Co-ordinator Agnes Mark. “We tried to focus on themes for two upcoming exhibitions, looking at traditional dance and the stories we tell through dance for the Laura Festival and also saltwater and freshwater as a theme for an upcoming UMI Arts Alumni Artist exhibition in August.” Though each artist was challenged with the same themes, the resulting artworks were distinctly unique, showcasing the individual artists style and technique as well as their cultural background and strong cultural knowledge. “We are excited to have two opportunities coming up so soon, where we can showcase NPA art and culture to other cultures,” said NPA artist Vincent Babia, who carries on the traditional and historical stories of his ancestors on Saibai Island through his artwork. “With each new technique we learn, we feel like we just want to keep going with it, to fill up the page,” said NPA artist Geraldine Yorke, who attended the week long workshop. They started the week by experimenting with new techniques and mediums, playing around with styles to find what worked and didn’t work. From there, the artists were able to apply these new skills and story building techniques to the themes for the upcoming exhibitions.

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“We feel very privileged to have Arone here again,” said NPA artist Susan Kennedy, who also attended the week’s workshops, “to have an indigenous artists mentoring us, we feel comfortable talking to him and expressing our ideas. He is very helpful, we just want to take on all the knowledge he shares with us and use it to take our art to the next level!” “This was the first time I’d ever had a mentor for my art,” said local artist Lynda Symons, “it was fantastic, but a bit daunting, as it was also my first encounter with admirers!” Lynda explained, remembering a class of Visual Arts Students who dropped in on the workshops. Open to all NPA residents and guests, the workshops attracted a lot of attention, with visitors to the centre coming through to see the artists in action, some even stopping to try out their own skills. As a result of the interest generated, our resident artists extended an open invitation to all NPA artists, to utilize the centre and learn new skills and techniques. “It’s all about sharing our cultures,” said centre coordinator Agnes, “we respect one another and we learn from each other.” As the workshops draw to a close, with new canvases adorning the walls and table tops, our NPA artists look forward to having the time to continue to experiment and challenge their artistic knowledge, searching for new mediums and techniques to tell age old stories. Keep an eye out for their works displayed at Laura Festival (June 2013) and at UMI Arts Freshwater Saltwater Exhibition (August 2013), and many events to come.

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SPORT

Talent scouts after Dale Ahwang Sport TORRES NEWS

By ALF WILSON

AFTER an impressive game for a Combined NSW and Queensland Country rugby union team against the British Lions, Torres Strait Islander Dale Ahwang (pictured in action for his Cairns Club side, Barron Trinity) is being chased by talent scouts from several Super Rugby clubs. The Cairns-based Ahwang is of Thursday Island descent and came off the bench for Country which lost 64-0 to the British Lions at Newcastle’s Hunter Stadium. Before a massive crowd of 20,701 people, the 22-year-old Ahwang came on in the second half in a game broadcast live on Fox Sport. “It was very exciting and I loved it and I am waiting on calls from several Super Rugby competition club talent scouts,” Ahwang told the Torres News. Ahwang is a furniture removalist in Cairns where he was born but still maintains close ties with family on Thursday Island. “I will be going back to T.I. in August for a tombstone unveiling,” he said. Quietly spoken Ahwang plays with Barron Trinity in the seven club Cairns and District Rugby Union competition as a fullback. He attended Cairns High School and used to play rugby league as a second rower for Kangaroos Club in the north Queensland city. “I started playing rugby union here is Cairns about three years ago for Wanderers and switched to Barron Trinity s where I have been for several seasons,” he said. Asked what the difference was between rugby league and union he answered swiftly. “I think union is a bit faster,” he said.

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Peddells Jetty Shop: Engineers Jetty, Thursday Is. Not many Torres Strait Islanders play rugby union in north Queensland when compared to the rival league. Ahwang is also in high demand to play at Allblacks rugby league carnivals with Descendants,which won the CQ Reconciliation carnival at Rockhampton a few months back, chasing him. “I’m trying to get Dale to play for Descendants at carnivals later on this year because his older brother ,Andrew plays for us,” Descendants organiser Elia Ware said. Depending on what happens with his union career, Ahwang may even be lured to play with Badu side Mulga Tigers at league carnivals. “I may go down to the Knockout with them,” Ahwang said.

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TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

MONDAY, JUNE 24 – SUNDAY, JUNE 30

TIDE SPEED – Hammond Rock

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

MONDAY, JUNE 24 – SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Mon 24 Tue 25

Wed 26 Thur 27 Fri 28

Sat 29

Sun 30

Mon 24

Time 0111 0839 1320 1931

Time 0242 1025 1932 2104

Time Ht 0054 1.92 0737 2.31 1415 0.79 2200 2.48

Time Ht 0307 1.71 0911 2.19 1514 0.78 2232 2.70

Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum

Ht 3.41 0.57 1.78 1.25

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Time 0156 0929 1408 1629

Ht 3.37 0.60 1.67 1.34

MOON PHASES

Ht 3.23 0.68 1.64 1.61

NEW MOON Mon. Jul 8. Time: 17.14

Time 0328 1132 2038 2239

Ht 2.98 0.77 1.89 1.84

Time 0419 1255 2124

FIRST QUARTER Tue. Jul. 16. Time: 13.18

Ht 2.65 0.81 2.19

FULL MOON Sun. Jun 23. Time: 21.32

LAST QUARTER Sun. Jun 30. Time: 14.54

Tue 25

Time Time Rate Time

0025 0335 0617 0850 1240 1621 1914 2215

-5.1 4.0 0429 -7.9 0945 5.3 1715 2310

Wed 26

Time Rate Time

0119 0711 1333 2008

Thur 27

Time Rate Time

-5.3 0215 -5.3 0006 4.2 0525 0806 4.2 0625 -8.2 1040 1430 -8.0 1138 5.4 1811 2103 5.3 1910

Fri 28

Time Rate Time

0312 0905 1528 2202

-5.2 3.9 -7.6 4.9

0104 0730 1241 2014

Sat 29

Time Rate Time

0413 1008 1630 2304

Sun 30

Time Rate Time

Time Rate

-5.1 0203 0518 -4.9 0009 3.5 0843 1118 3.1 0303 0627 -6.9 1349 1738 -6.1 1000 1233 1506 1851 4.4 2120 2230

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Tipsters show best form

TIPSTERS showed their best form in a round which featured results which could be regarded as upsets in round 14 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition. Not surprisingly no one tipped all eight winners, although there were nine with seven - Jooty, beaniebuzza, Mugai87, Tipper Tonon, Willy, 86, Mark Hutton, ByJingo and zorro. Most tipsters struggled with the Warriors’ defeat of the Roosters, Cowboys’ victory against the Dragons and the Bulldogs’ tense win against the Sea Eagles. Only Jooty, 86, Likefishingmore, ByJingo, zorro, Burkerr and Lee487 nominated the Warriors.

BigBalaBurger (5 correct) leads with 77, holding onto a two-win lead over TI Turkey (5) and Mr Spiggot (5) sit on 75. Jooty’s seven carried him/her to 74, one ahead of BJ Danger (6), beaniebuzza (7) and King Tutt (6). 72: Gilligan1 (6), KPP (5), Denis Hill (5), Mugai87 (7). 71: Tipper Tonon (7), VooDoo Magic (5). 70: Mariner (5), Willy (7), Rayns (6), Tigrrrr (4), 86 (7), Marakai (5), esjay (5). 69: Seahorse (5), Mark Hutton (7), Leon Whittaker (5), Marro (4). 68: Sarah Finnemore (5). Big-mover Beaniebuzza says in the competi-

tion wall blog that he/she was 10 behind four weeks ago but is now only four off the lead, adding “here comes the bulldog”. 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. As the Torres News is printed prior to the completion each full round, results published are a week behind. However, the up-to-date results are published

on the operator’s web site after each round. Staff from the Torres News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. Only residents from local post codes and subscribers to the Torres News are eligible to enter. The competition is computer generated, with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Torres News nor the sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators.

Five-player rule for Island-of-Origin By ALF WILSON TEAMS competing at the 2013 Sea Swift Island of Origin Series on Badu Island from July 4-6 will be allowed five players who do not live or have

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any traditional connection to the Torres Strait or NPA communities. All other players must be residents of Torres Strait Islands or the NPA, or have Torres Strait Islander or NPA connections.

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Team squads will consist of a maximum number of 30 nominated players for the whole carnival with 25 players on team sheets and five officials. There will also be umlimited interchanges

allowed. The Torres News was provided with a rule book governing the popular carnival which was last held in 2011. The carnival will be conducted under the Australian Rugby League’s code of conduct which includes on field policy. All team nominations must be registered with the organising committee by 5pm on Friday, June 28. All participating team Managers or suitable representatives must attend the official draw at the wet canteen at Badu’s Joe Mairu Memorial Oval on Wednesday, July 3, at 4.30pm. Organising committee member Josephine Ahmat told the Torres News last week that definite nominations in the ladies’ division a recent nomination had been received with NPA side Alau Eagles.

ABOVE and BELOW: Action from the 2011 Island-of-Origin. In the men’s division Boars, Koey Buai Wagad- from TI. nominations had also been agam, Saguci (Badu), and Other teams in the received from Kulkau Argun Warriors (Badu),” ladies section may be Balaya one and two side Josephine said. Centrals Island, Dedeyal In the men’s division Gammas (St Pauls), and comprising players from Top Western Islands of Magun Warriors (Yam Badu/Mabuiag. Saibai, Boigu and Dauan Island), Mabuiag Island’s Darts will also be Goemu Bau Raiders and played during the carnival Islands. “Other teams sending Dabu Titans may compete with Warraber Island, through forms are Moa along with possibly a team Mabuiag, St Pauls, Badu, TI and NPA looking to enter two or more teams. “Also Government agencies will attend to promote their programs and services - Centrelink, Queensland Health (KSD, Child Health programs etc), Queensland Police - Licensing/Registrations, Boating Safety, DV Programs etc,” she said. Josephine said that respected Torres Strait rugby league enthusiast Terry Abednego was interested in clinics and health awareness for juniors and looking at games for the oldies. Referees will travel from Cairns for the carnival.