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15 - 21 July 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1074 • $2.00 inc. GST

April Fool’s skipper rescued at sea ABOVE: Daniel Alary on Thursday Island last week. LEFT: Reef Pilots’ vessel accompanying stranded seaman Daniel Alary until the Australian Helicopters’ rescue aircraft arrived.

By AARON SMITH MAD dogs and Englishmen may be the only ones to go out in the midday sun, but it’s an April Fool that sails a 2.7 metre yacht through Torres Strait in gale-force winds. Daniel Alary, a 70-year-old French yachtsman, was attempting to break a world record for sailing the smallest yacht solo around the world when he got into trouble at 2am on Monday, July 8, in the Torres Strait. He was only on the first leg of his journey when he had to abandoned his vessel. The name of his boat, Poisson d’Avril, is French for April Fool. He told Torres News it was meant as a joke. Not speaking a word of English, Daniel communicated in Spanish and Portuguese in an exclusive interview at Bernie’s Kai Kai Bar. (Publisher’s note: Torres News editor Aaron Smith speaks Spanish and was able to conduct this interview.) “I was exactly 100 days at sea when I got into trouble.I have a heart arrhythmia that I monitor with a blood sample machine which tells me when to next take my medicine. “But the batteries failed and for two days I could only guess my result,” Daniel said. Continued Page 2 >>

NEWS << From Page 1 Fearing he was suffering a heart attack, Daniel triggered his distress beacon in the Coral Sea; it was picked up by French authorities in the Pacific who alerted the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra. His signal was traced to about 98 nautical miles north-east of Horn Island. AMSA issued a broadcast to shipping in the area and tasked its Cairns-based search and rescue Dornier aircraft which eventually located Daniel at about 11.15am on July 8. A spokesperson from AMSA said he then triggered two flares to indicate he was in trouble. A Reef Pilot ship from Thursday Island reached the yacht, but it was Australian Helicopters that rescued Daniel in a daring manoeuvre in 40 knot winds and threemetre swell. He was then flown to Thursday Island Hospital. “Our team did a great job winching him to safety. It’s a testament to the team’s professionalism and it’s good to see all those skills and training came to fruition. “It’s not many jobs you can make a difference between life and death,” said Scott Swift, Managing Director of Australian Helicopters. After being released from hospital Daniel stayed at the Federal Hotel for

a couple of days to catch up on some much-needed rest. “It was very rough at sea those last two days, with four to five-metre swells; I did not sleep,” Daniel said. Daniel, a retired Philosophy Professor, lives on the tiny Aratika atoll in French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Island group. He has more than 20 years’ experience sailing and has circumnavigated the globe, “three or four times, give or take, but in much- bigger boats,” he said. His tiny vessel had no room to move, but it was just small enough to break the world record, he said. He had to hand pump seawater for an hour everyday through a desalinating filter to produce enough drinking water, and had no cooking facilities and all he ate was dried packet food. Daniel was enjoying the simple pleasures of pies, hot coffee as well as a haircut and shave at Suzie’s Hairdressing on Thursday Island. His abandoned ship is still lost at sea. Daniel was not sure if he would continue on to Africa where his adult children live, or return to his home on Aratika Atoll, a wooden hut he built which he calls his ‘sand castle’. Brushing his hands together, Daniel looked out to sea and smiled sheepishly: “This crazy adventure is over for me; I am just so grateful to be alive.”

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Eddie Mabo honoured in stamp issue EDDIE “Koiki” Mabo is one of five eminent Indigenous Australians are being honoured by Australia Post in a new stamp issue. The domestic base-rate (60c) stamps also features Shirley Smith AM, Neville Bonner AO, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, and Charles Perkins AO, who all tirelessly campaigned for the rights of Indigenous people. Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour said Australia Post has a long-standing commitment to improving the social and economic wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. “We trust this stamp issue will remind all

Australians of the significant contribution made by these important Indigenous Australians,” said Mr Fahour. Eddie “Koiki” Mabo (1936-92) was born in the Meriam community of Las on Mer. In 1982, Mr Mabo challenged land ownership laws in the High Court of Australia and won. The notion of terra nullius (land belonging to no one) was expelled from Australian law paving the way for the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth). In 1992, Eddie was posthumously awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

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vironment and are often found in very low concentrations in water supplies,’’ she said. “The organisms may exist in the plumbing of your home where they do no harm because you are not vulnerable in the same way as a sick patient in hospital. “In vulnerable patients, some species of Legionella, such as pneumophila in particular, can cause pneumonia. “But it’s also important to remember that Legionnaires disease is not spread from person to person. “The disease is spread by breathing in tiny droplets of airborne moisture that contain the Legionella bacteria, which is why the risk may be higher if it is present in showering facilities, where there may be a lot of airborne moisture, than in other areas.’’ Legionella bacteria of any type are detectable, and therefore become reportable as positive, when they occur at the rate of 10 colony forming units (cfu) per millilitre or above. Below that level, they are not generally detectable. Ms Kolaric said if no positive sample results were returned, a clinical response was not required.

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Torres Strait NAIDOC Award Winners THE Torres Strait NAIDOC Gala Awards Night was held last Friday, July 12, at the PKA Hall on Thursday Island. The event was sponsored by many private and government organisations, including: Torres Shire Council, Torres Strait Regional Authority, R&N Excavations, Queensland Government, Ports North, Ibis, NAB, James Cook University, Austek, Sea Swift and Coral Sea Concrete Pty Ltd.

The award winners were: Youth of the Year Award Miss Kantesha Takai Elder of the Year Award Mr William Bully-Hayes Saylor Sports Person of the Year Award Mr Barry Alan Nona Trainee of the Year Award Mr Philip Uel Bani Community Event of the Year International Women’s Day Awards

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Taking part in the recent Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership program in Brisbane were: back row (from left): Margaret Bond, Flossie Cook, Thomas Rueben, Frankie Cook, Missa Levi. Front (from left): Milleon Tamu, Rebecca Williams, Ruth Yorkston, Grieta Pascoe, Ashley Ahboo. They even got to experience Ruth Yorkston, a part-time included, Ashley Ahboo, a By AARON SMITH the role of being a member of in engineering administrator receptionist at a local commuNINE Torres Strait Island and parliament for a day with a mock from Thursday Island, said: “I nity services centre on Thursday NPA youths were in this year’s legislative experience called the learnt about how parliament and Island. Her goal is to continue workQueensland Indigenous Youth Eric Deeral Indigenous Youth government worked as well as the issues youth in our communities ing and commence study at Leadership program in Brisbane. Parliament. They also participated in face. I had the opportunity to talk university to complete a degree The program aims at developing leadership skills for young workshops to learn about parlia- to ministers of parliament and in Youth Studies and Indigenous Indigenous Queenslanders (18- mentary processes, developed a other government officials which Affairs. She said sees a great need to open a youth centre on 25 years) as well as learning debate for or against a proposed was great networking.” Bill, and raised an issue of imporRuth is passionate about youth Thursday Island. about the democratic process. Also Missa Levi, from ThursA total of 40 Indigenous tance from their community with issues and young people having day Island, attended. Missa, who youths were selected from around elected Members of Parliament. a voice. Milly Tamu, from Warraber Her future goal is to form has a passion for his culture, said the state, of which ten were from Island, who attended the program, a youth council in her com- he would also like to see more NPA and Torres Strait regions. It was a diverse group, a mix works as an administration officer munity to advocate for the needs youth programs in the Torres of boys and girls from different and is considered a young leader of young people and promote and Strait. support positive change. NPA participants included: backgrounds and geographical in her workplace by her Elders. “It was a great experience, “As well learning how to plan Flossie and Frankie Cook from locations. The program ran from Sunday, it has really inspired me to do my own career, I now know how New Mapoon, Margaret Bond something positive for my com- to apply for funding to form our and Rebecca Williams from June 30, until Saturday, July 6. They participated in leader- munity. I learnt good things that own youth organisation which Bamaga and Thomas Reuben ship and career development don’t just come to you. I realise will help keep the youth of my from Seisia. After completing the proworkshops run by community now you have to work really hard community out of trouble,” she gram, the youth now have the leaders, facilitators and mentors. to get where you want to be, but said. “It was a great opportunity opportunity to participate in It allowed the youths to network its worth it,” she said. “I would like to show my to meet the other participants professional development and with Elders, respected Indigenous community lead- community why good leadership and learn about each other’s training opportunities provided ers, Members of Parliament and is so important and why drugs culture, We did some island and by the Queensland Government and help mentor future particisenior government representa- and alcohol really won’t get you aboriginal dancing.” anywhere. Others from the Torres Strait pants in the program. tives.

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Come home to Country for Pamela Williams By AARON SMITH RETURNING to Country for some is like a pilgrimage and for Pamela Williams from Casino in NSW, coming back to Thursday Island last week, was exactly that. Born on Thursday Island in 1938, Pamela is part of the Stolen Generation. At the age of five she was taken away to live with the Tiwi Tribe on Melville Island off the coast from Darwin. Three other children were also taken from Thursday Island

at the same time. Pamela’s father, Ted Edgar Williams, was born in Birmingham and her mother, Annie, was a Torres Strait Islander from Mer. “Although my mum died of TB, everyone said it was from a broken heart as my dad had been called away for the war,” Pamela said. “Because I had a white dad, everyone called me a half caste, it’s one of the reasons I was taken away.” At the age of seven, she was then sent to the Catholic

Missionary on Melville Island where she stayed until she was 18. The nuns changed her name to Noela. “The nuns were very, very strict. When I was 16 they made me cook meals, bake bread and sew for 300 kids; it was indentured labour,” she said. When she turned 18 the missionary gave her one pound and sent her to Darwin. She soon met her husband there had had four children. “I got work easily as us Island girls had a reputation of

being hard workers,” she said. Pamela worked as the Godmother for three of the seven children of Dr Tom Calma AO, an elder from the Kungarakan and Iwaidja tribal groups from the south-west Darwin region and the Coburg Peninsula in Northern Territory. Dr Calma was the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2004 to 2010, as well as the Race Discrimination Commissioner between 2004 and 2009.

From left: Noeline Williams, Noel Bon, Noel Williams with Pamela Williams (front) Dr Calma has been actively involved in the formation of the Close The Gap for Indigenous Health Equality Campaign and the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples. He delivered the 2009 Mabo Oration; has continued to advocate for members of the Stolen Generations; and delivered the formal response in Parliament House on their behalf to the Prime Minister Rudd’s National Apology. “When my husband got transferred to Sydney to work for the water board, we went from a multicultural place to a very white place. “My kids who were born white in a coloured world then became coloured in a white world,” Pamela said. Her marriage of 31 years separated while working in Murwillumbah in NSW on a banana plantation. Pamela stayed on the plantation for 12 years. Pamela has been back to Thursday Island several times over the years, but she thinks this will her last visit as she is gravely ill. “The doctors have only allowed me a few weeks to travel away from Casino, so I wanted to come home one last time,” she said. Pamela visited Thursday Island with three of her adult children. Her son, Noel, the first Torres Strait Islander to go to Harvard University, is a maths teacher. “Mum did a great job of raising us; we have seven Masters Degrees in the family and, despite many hardships, we have all found our place,” Noel said. “I am actually considering moving my young family to Thursday Island. “I want my boys to swim in the culture that was fractured when my mother was taken away from here. I want to give my boys what my mother, through no fault of her own, couldn’t give her children.” Pamela spent much time at the Bahá’í Centre on Thursday Island, enjoying some island time and spiritual fulfillment with Noel Bon. “When I heard Aunty Pamela was coming to TI, I said to her she is one of us, come home and we will care for you,” Noel Bon said. Page 6 Torres News

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 OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR

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JULY Mon 15 - Tue 16. Optometrists Visiting St Paul. Phone (07) 4033 7575 Tue 16. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Wed 17 - Thu 18. Optometrists Visiting Kubin. Phone (07) 4033 7575 Fri 19. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 19. Torres Strait Power of the Spirit Ministry District Conference, Poruma Island Mon 22. NAIDOC Opening Ceremony Tagai School, Horn Island Mon 22. Fred Hollows Human Rights and Adocacy Training application deadline Mon 22 - Wed 24. Optometrists Visiting Badu Island. Phone (07) 4033 7575 Tue 23. NAIDOC Elder’s Storytelling Tagai College, TI, 9.30 - 11am Tue 23. Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award opening night Thu 25. Optometrists Visiting Mabuiag. Phone (07) 4033 7575 Fri 26. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 26. NAIDOC luncheon Jumula Dubbins Hostel Sat 27. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Mon 29 - Tue 30. Optometrists Visiting Hammond Island. Phone (07) 4033 7575 Wed 31. Optometrists Visiting Horn Island. Phone (07) 4033 7575

AUGUST Fri 2. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 9. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Sat 10. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Thu 15. Japanese Ancestral Honour Celebration, Venue TBA Fri 16. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Tue 20. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Fri 23. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 23 - Sun 25. St Teresa’s College Abergowrie 80th anniversary celebrations, 4780 8300

CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Service 7pm

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AS mothers who live on Muralag (Prince of Wales Island) we feel the need to respond to the letters to the editor, ‘Torres News, Develop Horn Island: not POW’ dated 1-7 July, 2013 and the previous article ‘ Imposing Suburbia on POW’, dated 20 - 26 May. We would like to emphasise that we enjoy the challenging lifestyle and are grateful to raise our young families here, however, we would also like to highlight some of the daily tasks that we face as these often fall to us in our partners’ absence. These tasks are: • Fueling up and starting generators, • Taking washing loads to TI due to water shortage or lack of power, • Carrying children to the school ferry on low tides, • Taking children to hospital at night in dingy for health emergencies, • Carting water from TI when necessary . . . to name but a few. Fortunately we have the support of one another and are only too willing to help in times of need. Currently houses on POW generate their own power, either

NAIDOC Week was celebrated across the nation last week. Its focus is to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘we value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963’, which displays the perseverance and success of the Yolngu people of Yirrkala in northeast Arnhem land in shaping the nation’s acknowledgement of Aboriginal people and their land rights. During the celebrations this week, don’t let’s forget that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still a marginalised group in today’s society, often living in disadvantaged conditions. I have read two damning reports, on homelessness

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via solar panels, batteries and/ or generator. This set-up can be costly, especially when taking into consideration that a number of the young families on Muralag are also carrying the financial burden of a home loan. This makes it difficult to upgrade our current ‘stand-alone’ power systems as these are very expensive and government rebates are no longer available to houses that are not connected to a grid.

These challenges we face willingly as they are part of the lifestyle we enjoy, but time moves on and once we become less physically able it is simply not possible to remain living independently on POW. This has been evident in the past as a number of elderly residents have had to relocate. We would like to be able to remain on POW in our retirement and, therefore, it would be a blessing to receive any local, state or federal assistance that

is available to at least begin providing some of the services/ infrastructures that were in the TSRA Community Plan and that the majority of Australian residents enjoy. Frances Mills, Amanda Pearce, Michelle Resek. Marcella Pauling, Alice Loban, Amanda Bruce, Sarah Pauling, Marsha Loban, Damu Pauling.

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and the strain on community services, this week. Both of the reports found that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people were over-represented in many categories, which included; homelessness, youth homelessness and mental health issues. The first report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, found that of all those accessing specialist homelessness services 23 per cent identified themselves as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. This is a massive overrepresentation, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.5 per cent of the Australian population. This is a big issue and, services like Youth Off The Streets, try to address this

situation through supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to engage in education. We recognise that education programs are one of the most effective ways to break the poverty cycle than can trap so many young people. The second report, released by the Australian Council of Social Service, found that young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were over-represented when trying to access youth services (26 per cent). The report also found that Aboriginal people in NSW were more than twice as likely to report high or very high levels of psychological distress, yet they remain under-represented in mainstream health services. Because funding for community mental health

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services is not sufficient, those with high levels of need become disengaged from the mental health system, often with horrific consequences. The Australian government needs to better fund mental health care in a community setting. So while we are celebrating the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it’s important to keep in mind that many are still disadvantaged. Keep in mind the damning statistics from the reports above and remember that community services, like Youth Off The Streets, need funding and resources to keep their support services operational. Only through offering culturally appropriate and

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

effective support programs, can we hope to close the standard of living gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Father Chris Riley, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Off The Streets Ltd

Correction

TWO names were misspelt in Wassie Tardent’s letter in July 1, edition 1072. The names were Bakori Kiwat and Mavis Ober. Torres News offers its sincerest apologises to the families for the error.

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Erub Erwer Meta travels to New Caledonia By DIANN LUI AFTER two years of planning, Erub Erwer Meta has been able to undertake the New Caledonia component of their sea Journeys project. Sea Journeys has been about the connection between Erub and its Pacific neighbours and for this part of the project, New Caledonia, due to the missionary contact that started with the arrival of the LMS on Darnley Island, July 1 1871. A group of 16 artists and community members will travel to Noumea and Lifou to reconnect with families and investigate common threads between people, environment and culture. This will influence

work that will be exhibited in Cairns at the Kick Arts Gallery, opening August 17. At Lifou, the group will be looked after by members of the theological college that visited Thursday Island and Darnley in 2011. While in Noumea the group will be based at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Although disappointed with unsuccessful grant applications, this did not deter artists who committed an additional 10 per cent of their sales to this trip. The majority of funds have been raised through the centres sales. Erub Erwer Meta gratefully acknowledges funding from the Erub division of TSIRC, Ged Erub Trading. Documentation and

workshop activities have been funded through a joint PD project of OFTA and Arts Q. PHOTO:Some of the team preparing to leave, wearing specially printed tshirts showing a collaborative print that tells the story of life on Darnley from the missionary time. Back row (from left): Jimmy Thaiday, Louisa Anson, Diann Lui, Alma Sailor, Kapua Gutchen. Front (from left): Ellarose Savage, Emma Gela, Racy Oui-Pitt, Florence Gutchen, Nancy Naawi

Understanding human rights program for Thursday Island A PROGRAM to develop an understanding of human rights and the rights of Indigenous Peoples will be run on Thursday Island next month. The Diplomacy Training Program (DTP), funded by the Fred Hollows Foundation, aims to develop practical skills in lobbying and advocacy to claim and promote human rights. The DTP is an independent not-for-profit organisation affiliated with the University of New South Wales. Since it was established in 1989, by the former President of Timor Leste, José Ramos Horta, the DTP has provided training to over 2000 community advocates across the Asia-Pacific region and Indigenous Australia. This program runs over five days from August 26-30. It will help develop knowledge, confidence and skills of community advocates to protect and access their human rights as recognised in Australian and International Law. The program will cover: • human rights and the rights of Indigenous Peoples, • the International Human Rights Framework and the obligations of the Australian Government to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, • Indigenous engagement with the United Nations and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, • how human rights can be used to hold governments accountable at the local, state, national and international level, • practical lobbying and advocacy skills, • using the media, including social media, to get your message heard, • opportunities for participants from the Torres Strait to share and learn from each others’ experiences and to develop support networks. DTP’s training methodology is interactive, with an emphasis on group work, discussion and simulations to ensure the practical relevance of all training sessions. The training will be delivered by experienced Indigenous and non Indigenous human rights lawyers, community advocates and media specialists. There is no cost to attend this program, people interested must complete an application form and return it to DTP by July 22, 2013. Please contact Lorelle Savage on l.savage@unsw. edu.au or (02) 9385 2807 / 0408 207 926, or Robert Sagigi on 0495 540 378. Torres News

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Masig team cuts weeds down to size

The Leucaena eradication team on Masig involved TSRA Rangers, CEA and Tagai workers.

RANGERS and trainees from the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) have partnered with the Masig community to eradicate a highly invasive weed found throughout Torres Strait. The Leucaena eradication program on Masig was completed early this month and was also used as a teaching exercise for Rangers, Community Enterprises Australia and Tagai staff. TSRA Chairman Mr Joseph Elu said there was strong support from Masigalgal Traditional Owners for the eradication work. “The spread of Leucaena through the Torres Strait has reached coral and mud cays and the granite continental islands and it is particularly a nuisance on creek banks and coastal areas. “The last remaining six patches of mature Leucaena on Masig were cut and treated with herbicide. “There is still plenty of follow-up to do with smaller plants but this represents a major milestone in the battle against this weed started by Masigalgal Traditional Owners and the Rangers several years ago. “Exceptional leadership was shown by Senior Ranger Francis Nai and Rangers Richard Kepa, Aken Baragud, Mark Pearson and Freddy Wapau who ‘coached’ the trainees and greatly influenced the workplace health and safety of the project. “It was a great week thanks to the hospitality of the Masig community, the level of inter-agency cooperation, positive attitude, safety consciousness and good humour of all personnel involved,” Mr Elu said. One of the training activities involved assisting a local family with breaking down a very large tree that had collapsed during recent bad weather and was posing a significant safety risk to the occupants of a house. The tree was safely cut down into smaller pieces by the training team and will be used for various carving projects by Masigalgal community members. Trainees completing the course received six credits towards the Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, with skills assessed including their ability to control weeds, use chemicals safely, maintain equipBadment and harvest and trim trees.

Badu man charged A 26-year-old Badu Island man was charged last Wednesday afternoon following an incident on the island earlier in the week. Police allege the man attended the Badu Island Police Station on Monday evening and smashed a window at the premises. Detectives from Thursday Island attended his residence where, it will be alleged they located a number of cannabis plants growing behind the man’s residence, as well as a quantity of harvested cannabis. He was charged with one count each of wilful damage, producing a dangerous drug and possession of a dangerous drug. He is scheduled to appear in the Badu Island Magistrates Court on July 24.

Diabetes Week: It’s time to take action ONE in every 20 Australians has diabetes, while the rate for Indigenous Australians is estimated to be three times higher again. National Diabetes Week, which runs from July 14-20, is an opportunity to take action on this developing health crisis. Diabetes Queensland CEO Michelle Trute said National Diabetes Week was an important week for people living with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. “There are currently more than 1.5 million Australians living with the different types of diabetes and National Diabetes Week is all about raising awareness of the conditions. Everything from the food you eat, the amount of exercise you get, right down to the amount of sleep you get at night may need to be carefully monitored. “While type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, type 2 diabetes is largely a preventable lifestyle disease with 60 new cases being diagnosed in Queensland every day. “Type 2 diabetes accounts for nearly one in three avoidable admissions to Queensland hospitals making it the single largest cause of potentially avoidable admissions. More information about Diabetes Queensland is available at www.diabetesqld.org.au. Page 10 Torres News

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Uel Bani: NAIDOC winner and trainee success story

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ABOVE LEFT: Uel Bani delivering Outboard Motor Maintenance Course at Saibai Island in 2012. ABOVE RIGHT: Uel Bani in his Community Liaison Role at Torres Strait Cup 2012. LEFT and BELOW: Uel Bani training LEFT BELOW: Uel Bani delivering Life Raft Survival Training at Moa island (St Pauls). Report, Page 13 >>

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Uel Bani: NAIDOC winner and trainee success story THE NAIDOC Trainee of the Year Award winner, Philip Uel Bani, from Thursday Island, has been going from strength to strength. He completed his 12-month Indigenous Boating Safety Officer Traineeship with AMSA this month and is now working full time for the organisation. “It has been a very productive professional development for me and I look forward to being able to give my training back to the Torres Strait communities,” Uel said. “He has done a great job for AMSA. He approached

his duties with enthusiasm and energy but also demonstrated discipline in planning and completion of tasks allocated to him,” said Adrian Davidson, Senior Community Liaison AMSA Officer. “Uel has had previous government experience which enabled him to make the transition to this type of work very easily. “His previous experience in the remote communities of Torres Strait has created extensive community, industry and government networks which have been particularly beneficial in delivery of Torres Strait Marine Safety Program (TSMSP)

objectives,” Adrian said. “It has been a mind blowing opportunity, Adrian Davidson has been an inspiring mentor and I am really grateful for all his unquestionable support. “The communities have also given great support, showing faith in me. This plays a big part in motivating me in my performance in delivering service to the Torres Strait,” Uel said. As well as his day to day duties, Uel has also undertaken a large amount of training and professional development since he started with AMSA Uel has completed several business related courses in the AMSA E

Training and development programs undertaken include: AMSA induction Qld Driver’s Licence (P) Qld Blue Card (Working with Minors) Qld Recreational Marine Driver’s Licence Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety Certificate IV in Government Senior First Aid Completion of the Traditional Inhabitant Coxswain Certificate of Proficiency Enrolment and Partial Completion of Certificate II Coxswain (Open) Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency Helicopter Under Water Escape Training.

Learning Portal. With these new qualifications Uel now contributes to various training packages under the TSMSP, delivering training to a wide range of audiences including school students, indigenous and non-indigenous adults groups and at the Australian Defence Force’s “Defence Indigenous Development Program”. “Uel has consistently produced work outside of what has been set for him and brought several new concepts and ideas to the program. “He has been quick to learn and repeatedly proven his knowledge of cultural issues surrounding our program and the broader Torres Strait community. He demonstrates a level of understanding and a maturity beyond his years,” Adrian said. Uel believes there many opportunities for young indigenous out there if they are willing to go after them. “It’s always a challenge when you start something new, but do things right, hang in there, show com-

mitment and have faith, and you will have the ride of your life,” Uel said. “There will always be

opportunities for the taking, Do your community and your people proud. “Have patience and

don’t give up. Represent your culture and identity, and as a Torres Strait Islander with pride.”

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From 1 July 2013, all customers in regional Queensland on the general residential tariff are paying more for electricity. The general residential tariff is now 29.40 cents per kilowatt hour. The service fee on this tariff, which gets deducted from available credit on your meter, will increase to 55.24 cents per day. If you have an electric hot water system, you may be connected to one of the cheaper Super Economy or Economy rates, which have increased to 13.60 cents and 19.85 cents per kilowatt hour. This extra cost means that your power card will not last as long. A $20 card may last up to three and a half days, and a $50 card may last up to eight and half days*. Please remember this when buying new cards. Your card meter will be adjusted for this increase when your meter reader visits in the coming months.

If you have any questions, please call Ergon Energy on 13 10 46. *Calculated on an average usage of 20kwh per day

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COMING OF THE LIGHT celebrations IN CAIRNS

By BEL LUI COMING of the Light Celebrations were held in Cairns on July 1 at St John Anglican Church. Holy Communion Celebrants

were Rev. John Simon and Rev. Steven Tabo, assisted by Rocky Gela The celebration feasting and dancing was held at St Margaret Church Hall at Aumuller Street.

7 missing from fishing trip

Good times on Goods Island LEFT: Sarah Wade, William Von Witt, Blake Dawson, Abhay Cupta, Brendan Zornig, John Wharton, Jen Wharton, Claire Accorn, Kim Izod, Brendan Bosworth, Rupali Pandey and Tim Butson enjoyed a day of swimming, hiking and eating coconuts on Goods Island (Palilag).

SEVEN people are reported missing at sea off Daru after a dinghy ferrying 10 people on a fishing expedition capsized on Sunday, July 7. The National newspaper reported late last week the dinghy was ferrying men from villages located along the Fly River coast back from the fishing trip when the accident occurred. Provincial police commander Silva Sika said the 10 men had been returning from a fishing trip at around 5pm and travelling through the Mun Gap when the dinghy capsized. “The fishermen had ventured into Australian waters and were retuning when the accident occurred,” he said. “Three of them are from Samari village, three from Madame, three from Wabata and the skipper of the dinghy is from Mabudawan.” The 20ft-dinghy powered by a 50HPW engine. “There are several factors considered as behind the cause of

the dinghy capsizing, including the weather, the swell, the size of the dinghy and the number of passengers and the location at which the dinghy capsized, which is known for huge swells mainly caused by nearby reefs close to the shoreline,” Sika said. Three men managed to swim some distance into Mabudawan, along the coast. They were then taken to Daru General Hospital for treatment and were in custody for their safety. Sika said the dinghy operator was one of the survivors and was in custody as police investigations continued. “A search operation was conducted by locals from the area soon after the accident was reported.” Sika urged relatives of the deceased to let police investigations continue and they should not take the law into their hands. “I am appealing to the public to heed weather patterns and forecasts before venturing out to sea.”

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NPA DANCE TROUPES AT THE laura dance festival By JESSICA SAXTON AGE-old markings decorated their bodies, dust thickened the air as the dancers feet met the ground of the sacred meeting place and songs of language and dreaming stories hung on the air, drifting through the watching crowds and trees. Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary this year, with a gathering of Aboriginal cultures from across Cape York, each sharing their culture and heritage through song and dance. Three dance groups from the NPA made the 10-hour journey to Laura to be a part of the cultural celebration, sharing their own songs, stories and dance. Dancers, singers and supporters from Injinoo, Umagico and New Mapoon took part in the three-day event, showing the cultural strength of their own communities, and the unity of our

region, through supporting one another. “It was deadly to see our communities represented at the festival,” NPA Mayor Bernard Charlie said. “To see our community members practising their culture with pride, and supporting each other’s as equals. However, it was disappointing not to see all five communities represented this year, with dancers from Bamaga and Seisia troupes not in the line up. “When we sell NPA, we want to represent and promote all five of our communities and our region’s cultural diversity, because here in the NPA we celebrate that unity.” Of the teams who did attend, regional pride and unity was strong, from camping and eating together to practicing and even performing together at times. Many stories will travel home with them, remaining long after the dust has washed away. As parents, performers, singers and supporters each journey is

a new story to tell, from the campfire to the dance grounds. Members from each of our troupes were asked to perform by their campsite for a Russian film crew, with one of their members donning traditional paint and dress, to join in the dance. NPA visual artist Agnes Mark was highly commended for her entry to the Laura Festival Art Competition. For many it was their first time performing for such a large and diverse crowd, others were veterans of the festival, leading the new generation through to keep their stories going. “It was a really good experience to see our communities sharing their culture and stories, but also for us to experience other cultures and hear their stories,” said Councillor Anthony Mara, who also attended the event. “It was fascinating to see the amount of people who turned up to be a part of the event. There were people from all races, and from all over the

ABOVE: New Mapoon dancers perform with Elder Johnny Mark BELOW: Injinoo mentors (L-R) Gordon Solomon, Reginald Bowie, Johnny Tamwoy, Edler Meun Lifu, Roy Solomon, NPA Ranger Christopher Lifu and Elder George Mamoose

country and the world, turned up to experience the indigenous cultures of Cape York.” The event was opened by a smoking ceremony and performance by Maori guests, visiting from New Zealand. After the first dance performance, the grounds were smoked again, to ward off any spirits, and protect the dancers and visitors for the event. These practices were not put on as a show for tourists, but used in the same spirit as they have been for hundreds of years in Aboriginal culture. Most years the Laura Festival names a winner, one troupe who’s performance and cultural strength is recognised above the rest. This year, however, in celebrating their 20th Anniversary, community groups performed for the opportunity to share their culture with friends, family and guests - a true showcase of the strength of Indigenous culture in the Cape.

“It was a great weekend, not only for the dancing and sharing of culture, but for the ability to bring families together from across the Cape,” said Councillor Trevor Lifu who attended the event. “We are lucky to have an opportunity to see our friends and families from other communities sharing their culture and dance.” As our dancers and community members returned home, they returned with a greater sense of cultural pride, and an invigorated sense of enthusiasm to practice and promote their cultural heritage. This event was supported by the TSRA Arts and Culture funding, Arts Qld Regional Development Arts Program, NPARC and local sponsors NPA Earthmoving Yusia, Seisia Hire Car, Nai Beguta Amaga Aboriginal Corporation, Cape York Ice & Tackle, New Mapoon Aboriginal Corporation and New Mapoon Mens Group.

ABOVE: Umagico Dancers perform Torres Strait island/ Aboriginal fusion LEFT: Kaurareg Elder Seriat Young sings with New Mapoon Troupe

ABOVE: Nandy Nona and Marj Sagigi help New Mapoon Dancers prepare (Taum Lifu pictured). LEFT: Injinoo Dancers perform at night. RIGHT: Injinoo dancer in traditional dress. Torres News

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PROPERTY developer Brian Jorgensen has had a dream for the last 12 years. He wanted to transform Milman Hill into the best address on the Thursday Island, sporting panoramic views of Torres Strait second to no other. “It was government land since before Federation, and I bought 48 of the 60 acres from Telstra in 2008. “It’s been a long, slow process but we are finally ready to offer blocks for sale to the community. “It’s been a long time in the making,” Brian said. Brian has aptly renamed the development Island View Estate. There are 18 blocks on offer, ranging in size from 600 to 800 square metres and ranging in price from $335,000 to $375,000. “Each block has underground sewerage and power. “There is even solar-powered street lighting. It must be one of the last places on the island where people can buy enough land to build a free-standing, quality home,” he said. The only thing to be done is the laying of the bitumen on the road which will be down before the wet season.

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NPA graffiti artists show their true talent By JESSICA SAXTON NO longer a dirty word, NPA youths take on graffiti art to create community pride. Community art just got a little bolder in the NPA, with the creation of the Andrew Archie Memorial Oval Mural in New Mapoon. Displaying mascots of each of the local footy teams in vibrant colour, the 20m long graffiti mural is visible from the Seisia Road turnoff, entering the community. After taking part in the project, local youths have said their opinion of street art has changed, the would rather create something beautiful and memorable than waste their time and talent on ‘tagging’. “It’s their medium,” regional guest graffiti-artist Daniel Wallwork said. Daniel, better known as Wally, worked closely with local youths and NPA Artists to create the design and transfer onto the wall, teaching spray painting technique and graffiti design styles. In under one week, the blank walls of the AFL Oval change room block was transformed into this eye-catching piece of art, created at the hands of local youths and artists, with help from Wally. Working with NPA artists to prepare, Wally taught basic graffiti styles to NPA artists Brett Aniba and Vincent Babia, who helped to teach and guide youths through out the project. From day one, local youths were hooked on the new medium and possibilities of graffiti style art. “One of our youths told me that he can’t see himself spraying a fence or road now, after being involved in the project,” said New Mapoon Youth Coordinator Margo Cottis. “He said that if he is going to spray now, he would rather be asked by someone to paint a work on the wall or fence, something that tells a message from him, about culture and respect. “I was blown away; it’s so good to see our youths develop skills in something they are passionate about, and enjoy.” With a few seconds’ instruction, youths were handed a mask, gloves and can of paint. They were able to learn technique and design while contributing to the work, seeing the work come to life at their hands, before their eyes. “I went down a few times to see the progress of the mural and I think the youths picked up the style of spray-painting very quickly,” said New Mapoon Councillor Trevor Lifu. “They were really switched on. We want to see our youths expressing themselves creatively and developing new skills, rather than [see] vandalism and destruction of our public areas.

The eye-catching artwork was ABOVE: The finished Project. commissioned as a part of the BELOW: Dave Namoa and Wally design footy NPARC New Mapoon Positive mascots. Art Project, funded by Arts Qld LOWER: Local youth Dominic Arthur gets involved. Remote Arts Development Funding, Cape York AFL, Australian Government and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council. The project is aimed at providing our communities with the skills to beautify their public spaces and combat vandalism graffiti. Local artists Brett and Vincent picked up the technique with ease, and are looking forward to exploring street art styles and mediums and creating their own community murals in the future. “Ideally, this is the start of a regional beautification project,” said NPARC Community Services Executive Manager Russell Symons. “We are working with AFL Cape York at the moment to design a mural for the adjacent wall facing the road, and really looking forward to seeing what amazing design the youths will create there. Eventually, we’d like to see works like this completed in each of our communities, with even more design and cultural input as well.” Before he left, Wally set a challenge to the youths and local artists he worked with. “As far as I know, there are no Indigenous street-art artists here in Cape York,” he said, “I travel to remote communities across the cape to help create murals but there is no reason that one of you couldn’t also build a career creating murals and art- works just like this.” With the skill and natural talent shown by the youths of just one community, in just one week, we are looking forward to seeing the community art that is to follow across the region.

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Big crowd for NAIDOC Opening ceremony By ALF WILSON SCORES of Torres Strait Islanders turned out for the official opening of NAIDOC Week celebrations in Townsville on Sunday, July 7. The theme of NAIDOC Week 2013 is “We Value the Vision - Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963”. That celebrates the Yolngu people of Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land who sent two bark petitions to the Australian House of Representatives in 1963. These petitions protested the Commonwealth Government’s granting of mining rights on land excised from Arnhem Land and sought the recognition of Parliament of the Yolngu people’s traditional rights and land ownership. Speakers also recognised the Mabo Case in 1992 which recognised land rights of the Meriam people. Billy Thaiday, of Darnley descent, spoke to the audience on behalf of Torres Strait Islander people as did Samara Luta, an Indigenous captain at Queensland’s biggest high school -Kirwan in Townsville. Samara also has Darnley descent and said it was a very important day. Murray Island entertainers performed for the large audience along with the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal dancers. Helen Akee raised the Torres Strait flag during the flag ceremony (photo below). A big feast was then held and one of the cooks was Julie Thaiday, the mother of Brisbane Broncos, Queensland State-of-Origin and Test rugby league forward Sam, of Yam descent.

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Gab Titui Cultural Centre Reopening Celebrations Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 July 2013 Celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Centre with the latest Torres Strait and Aboriginal music, dance, film & exhibitions including the opening of the

6th Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award and cultural maintenance exhibition

Keriba Ad / Ngoelmun Gidhal: Our Stories ALSO FEATURING • Wabunaw Geth Dance Team • Pat Mau • Thaiwa Dance Team • Joey Tapau • Bob Kaige • Seaman Dan Book Launch • Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team • Short Film Night • Traditional Art Skills Demonstrations and Workshops • Ailan Kastom Documentary Launch

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College and Community Career Market NPA College and the NPA community came together on Wednesday 19th June for a jointly held career market held at the Reginald Sebasio Hall in Bamaga. Everyone combined to make a really positive and really productive experience. Organised on behalf of the college by Guidance Officer and Careers Adviser Ms Jo Ambrose this annual event drew a large number of participating organisations from across Northern Cape York, Thursday Island, Cairns and Townsville. All the students from Years 6 to Year 12 had the opportunity to attend the market and were encouraged by prizes and gift packs to ask many questions of the visiting stall presenters Ms Ambrose commented that â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was really fantastic to see so many students engaged and curious about careeropportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?. The Year 10 students participated in a speed careering activity where they had a limited amount of time at each stall to ask a set group of questions and complete a worksheet which would help each student to identify potential career paths and which would then provide some guidance in course selection in their year 11 and 12 education programs. A big thank you to the NPA Regional Council for assisting with the set up of the tables and amenities. Ms Ambrose stated that she received lots of positive feedback from the presenters on the level of student participation and on how engaged the students were and on the commitment by the students. Participating organisations included: Australian Defence Force Recruitment Officers; Customs Department; Rio Tinto; Queensland Fire Service; James Cook University; One Way Solutions; RATEP; CentreLink; Job Find; NPA Family and Community Resource Centre; Christine Fry Jobs Placement; Indigenous Youth Mobility Program; Community Apprenticeships Australia; Qld Health; Education Queensland; NPA Regional Council.

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The 11th World Convention of the International confederation of Principals was held at the

Cairns Convention Centre on 1-4 July bringing together 1400 principals from 29 different countries.This diverse educational program combined with unique networking opportunities and

unforgettable cultural experiences.

The theme of the Convention was called Inspiring Global Leadership and included keynote speakers, Peter Cosgrove (Couragous Leadership), Yong Zhao (Inspiring

Leadership) and Mr Tim Costello (CEO of World Vision).

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Tagai State College showcased living and teaching in the beautiful environment of the Torres Strait Islands and the unique experience of working in a culturally and geographically diverse setting.

Mer Eruer Uteb Dance Team named “Maiso Opgedlam”. Maiso Opgedlam

means ‘A Special Sound from the North’ performed at the opening ceremony to the international audience of leaders in education, including primary, secondary, catholic and independent school

principals from 29 community.

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Tagai State College welcomes new leaders Semester 2

• Kadhego Ngurpay Lag (Saibai) – Mrs Lindi Chapman • Narupay Ngurpay Lag (Horn) – Mrs Janet Tucker • Mabuygiw Ngurpay Lag (Mabuyag) – Mrs Janet Purje • Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh (TI Primary) – Mr John Duus • Liz Banney – PrePrep Support Teacher • St Pauls Ngurpay Lag – Rhiannon Gane. Special thanks to Mrs Kathy Mene for acting in the Head of Campus position until an appointment was made earlier this week

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7 – 14 July

NAIDOC Week

8-12 July

Desert Pea Media Project

15-17 July

Kulkalgaw Ya Project at Masig

15 - 19 July

Drum Beat Training

16 17 July

FNQ Indigenous Numeracy Workshop

22 July

NAIDOC Celebrations @ Horn Island

4 August

National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day

9 August

International Day of the World Indigenous People

7, 8, 9 August 11, 12, 13 August

Systems Leadership Training with Ian McDonald and Tony Tiplady

14 - 16 August

TSIREC Symposium

26 - 30 August

Restorative Practices Training

2 - 8 September

Child Protection Week

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NARIS LEADERS CONFERENCE - Alice Springs

The NARIS Leaders’ Conference was held on Monday 24 June – Tuesday 25 June 2013 at the Alice Springs Convention Centre, Alice Springs,Northern Territory. The NARIS Leaders’ Conference will strengthen the national network of leaders committed to building and developing a quality teacher workforce for remote Indigenous schools through sharing best practice. By: • leading, teaching and learning

• developing themselves and others • leading improvement, innovation and change • leading the management of the school • engaging and working with the community.

Key note speakers included; Judy Ketchell, Executive Principal, Tagai State College and Mr Stephen Boyd, past participant of Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow Program, Queensland, Stephen is a 17 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with Malay and Pilipino ethnic background. Born in the Torres NARIS LEADERS’ CONFERENCE Strait, Stephen is the eldest sibling in his family with two younger sisters aged 16 and 15 and a two year old brother. 2013 PROGRAM Stephen completed primary school at Horn Island State Primary School, where he achieved the roles of student Effective ways to select, grow and develop remote teachers councillor, school captain and sports captain. He completed his secondary schooling at Tagai State College on Monday 24 June – Tuesday 25 June 2013 Thursday Island, graduated with a Queensland Certificate of Education, received Senior School Dux and achieved Alice Springs Convention Centre, Alice Springs, Northern Territory numerous subject awards in English, Maths, Physical Education, Marine and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Stephen has participated and volunteered at the Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow Conference since 2011.

NARIS is an alliance between New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Stronger Smarter Institute and Australian Government

Stepen is currently working in Cairns doing his Aviation Training. Well

Done Stephen!

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THURSDAY 18

5:00 World News 1:00 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Saudi Arabia 2:00 Don Matteo: Mysteries And Lies 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 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Caroline Quentin: A Passage Through India - On the final leg of her trip, Caroline reaches Mysore, known as the city of palaces. There she spends the day with a local celebrity, Snake Shyam, and makes sweets with the grandson of the maharaja. Travelling south to Shimoge, she visits a natural healer, before heading to Cochin, where she encounters some elephants and the local martial arts. At Kanniyakumari, Caroline finds herself at journeys end and takes a dip in the three oceans that meet here. 8:30 The Rise And Fall Of Versailles: Louis XVI, Countdown To Revolution 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 19 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 19

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Going Underground” (M v,a) 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: 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 17: North Melbourne Vs Carlton - The Blues will need this win to strengthen their finals chances and it won’t come easy against the Roos who beat them by 9 goals last start. Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti lead the call with expert commentary from Leigh Matthews, Tom Harley and Matthew Richardson. 11:00 Dual Suspects: Death Of A Dentist 12:00 Desperate Housewives: The Thing That Counts Is What’s Inside 1:00 Special: The Charm Of Britain - Part 1 2:00 Special: The Charm Of Britain - Part 2 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

SATURDAY 20

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 Big Bang Theory: The Bad Fish Paradigm - Penny opens up to a reluctant Sheldon after a less-than-stellar first date with Leonard, placing him in the uncomfortable position of having to keep a secret. 7:00 Friday Night Football: Wests Tigers Vs Warriors 10:00 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Firewall” (M v,l) 1:05 Movie: “Bad Boys” (AV v,a) - On the mean streets of Chicago, Mick O’Brien plays by the rules, his rules. The only saving grace in his life of crime is his relationship with his girlfriend. However, when a heist ends in tragedy, O’Brien lands in jail with his worst enemy. 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Cooking The World 11:00 Kitchen Cabinet 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:30 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Oast House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Great Expectations: Adelaide Zoo’s Karta is an orangutan who doesn’t like a lot of attention, but that is exactly what she is getting. She is pregnant. 8:30 Broadchurch: As the mystery around Danny Latimer’s death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects. 9:20 Doc Martin: Doc Martin has a patient catastrophe on his train journey back home from London and Aunt Joan is being sued by parents of a schoolboy who became ill after a visit to her farm. 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:35 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It Special: Spinners & Losers / 12:15 Rage 6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Bil Oddie From The Goodies 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 The Bionic Vet 1:30 Eggheads: The Apple Turnovers 2:00 At The Movies: Short Cuts 2:15 Movie: “Hatari!” (PG) 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Wrong Shape - Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that Leonard could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer. 8:20 Midsomer Murders: Death In The Slow Lane - New DCI John Barnaby arrives in quaint Midsomer. When a local DJ is killed he soon discovers murder and deception are never far away. As the death toll rises, could Barnaby’s first case also be his last? 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Bill Oddie From The Goodies 5:00 Rage

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Danoz 1:00 The Middle 1:30 Movie: “Look Who’s Talking” (TBC) 3:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway - On Getaway you’re in for a treat – we’ve got two special guest reporters, cricket legend Brett Lee and former Miss Universe Australia, Jesinta Campbell. Over the next three weeks they are teaming up for an incredible journey of discovery through India. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Body Heat” (MA s,v) - In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband. 1:00 Movie: “The Goodbye Girl” (M a,l) - An over-the-hill Broadway chorus-liner with a precocious 9 year old daughter, finds true love after she is reluctantly forced to share her apartment with a young actor. 3:05 The Baron 4:05 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 Movie: “William And Catherine: A Royal Romance” ({G a) 2:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 17: GWS Vs Essendon 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 17: St Kilda Vs Port Adelaide - With the Power still eyeing off a finals berth, this away match is a must-win against the embattled Saints at Etihad Stadium. 11:00 TBA 2:30 Desperate Housewives: Let Me Entertain You - Susan’s days as an internet sensation could be over, while Renee and Gabrielle reveal eachother’s intimate secrets to the wrong people. 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopiing 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Who Are You - Jackie is fuming when her mum returns and she discovers who she is dating. 5:30 That ‘70s Show: Man With Money - Fez helps Donna and Jacki break up their parent’s romance.

5:00 World News 1:00 The Neighbour 1:25 How To Make A Book With Steidl 3:00 Kathleen Ferrier 4:00 Photo: The Inventors 18301840 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Lawnmower 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: Frontline Dorset - Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain’s most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from the country’s past. 8:30 RocKwiz: Dave Faulkner / Courtney Barnett / Bob Evans 9:30 Venice 24/7: In the final episode, the city comes together to celebrate a 500-year-old religious festival... with a rave party. The waterways and canal banks are packed as Venetians eat, drink and get merry. There are drunken party-goers at risk of falling in the water, an unconscious patient that paramedics struggle to reach, argumentative revellers, and a giant firework display to end the series with a bang. 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 14 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 21

5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Malawi 2:30 Food Investigations 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 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Factory: Supersized: Ready To Eat Wheat 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Heston’s Feasts: Heston’s Gothic Horror Feast - Top chef Heston Blumenthal sets out to reinvent famous past or imagined feasts for celebrity diners. Tonight, Heston creates a banquet based on favourite 19th century horror novels like Dracula and Frankenstein, including blood risotto and an edible monster, and polished off with an appetising graveyard for dessert with edible beasts. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 18 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Beverley Minister 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 3:00 Olafur Eliasson: Space Is Process 4:00 Art Of Russia: Roads To Revolution 5:00 Wallace And Gromit’s World Of Invention: From A to B 5:30 South Pacific: Endless Blue 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Charismatics? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: Runaway Bay 7:40 Grand Designs: Skye 8:25 ABC News Update 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 First Footprints: The Great Drought; 30,000 To 15,000 Years Ago 10:25 Art Of America: Modern Dreams 11:25 The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz: The True Story 12:25 Dating The Enemy 2:10 Movie: “Two Lane Blacktop” (M) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Painting Australia: Cooktown

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 Cybershack 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Manly Sea Eagles Vs Gold Coast Titans 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Mentalist: Red Dawn - A flashback to when Jane first met Lisbon and the CBI team. 10:30 CSI: Miami: Long Gone - In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband. 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 The Amazing Race 12:30 The Amazing Race 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 17: Adelaide Vs Geelong 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 8:30 A Place To Call Home: Secret Love - James sees a psychiatrist who agrees to treat his sexuality. But James and Olivia’s hopes of a brighter future are challenged when George arrives and confronts his son. Anna is relieved when Gino believes that she miscarried and they decide to tell their families of their intention to marry. 9:30 TBA 11:30 Fairly Legal 12:30 I Just Want My Pants Back 1:00 Special: Across The Roof Of The World 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 7:30 Tour De France 2012 Daily Update 8:05 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Juicer 5:30 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Dryer 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: A History Of Ancient Britain: Orkney’s Stone Age Temple - Neil Oliver explores a newly-discovered 5,000-year-old temple on the Orkney Islands. Built 500 years before the iconic monument of Stonehenge, the temple is opening new windows onto the beliefs of Neolithic people, turning the map of ancient Britain upside down. 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Grand Tours of Scotland: In Search Of The Real Scotland 10:00 Tour De France 2013 Review 11:00 Tour De France: The Legend Of The Race 1:00 One Sunday In Paris 2:00 Tour De France 2013 Live: Stage 21 4:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 22

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Death In The Shadows” (M a) 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 and Kyle are pushed to breaking point by a disconsolate Casey. April and Dex wonder if they should join Sid in Broken Hill. Meanwhile, Ricky and Brax’s happiness is short-lived after an unexpected knock at the door. 8:00 TBA 12:30 Harry’s Practice Join Dr Harry Cooper and Dr Katrina Warren for everything you need to know about animals. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Berneray Church, Outer Hebrides 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The Soccamatic 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: Deadheads 1:10 Movie: “Bliss: The Director’s Cut” (MA) - Based on Peter Carey’s award-winning novel. Following clinical death from a heart attack, Harry Joy returns to life to find his former life has become a living nightmare. 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 14: 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 Hamish & Andy Asia Gap Year 9:00 The Big Bang Theory - The Warewolf Transformation 9:30 The Big Bang Theory - The Weekend Vortex 10:00 2 Broke Girls - And The Worst Selfie Ever 10:30 2 Broke Girls - And The Messy Purse Smackdown 11:00 The Block Sky High 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “The Advocate’s Devil” (M a,s,v) 2:00 City Homicide 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 - Brax wants Casey to give positive testimony for Ricky. Indi and Dex decide to throw a party. Meanwhile, Dex asks April to move in. Indi tries to help Casey. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Red Widow: The Captive / The Coke - When Natalie goes missing, a frantic Marta fears the worst and, against her family’s advice, turns to Schiller for help. 10:30 Travel Unravelled 11:00 Up All Night 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

6:35 World News 1:00 Miracle Cure? A Decade of the Human Genome 2:00 What Happened Before The Big Bang? 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Lottery 5:30 Global Village: The French Train 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Traffic Tricks - Tonight, Adam and Jamie tackle key congestion questions and unlock the traffic gridlock. They find out if a minor unexpected braking incident can really cause a major ‘shockwave jam’. They also put the European roundabout up against the typical American four-way stop sign to see which is really the most efficient. 8:30 Pain, Pus and Poison 9:30 Housos: Voucher 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Fugly Fringe 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Life And Times Of Tim 12:00 Shorts On Screen: The Key Issue 12:30 Dave In The Life / 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 23

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 2:30 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 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 Block Sky High Unlocked 8:30 The NRL Footy Show 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Keith Moon Is Vomiting On His Grave - Alan tolerates Jake’s new friend, who is a bad influence, because he’s attracted to the boy’s mother. 11:00 Two And A Half Men: I Called Him Magoo 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

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 Museum Of Life 2:00 Mastercrafts 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Gothic Church, Pennines Revisit 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Wonders Of Life: Size Matters - In Australia Brian explores how size determines the nature of life. Gravity and electromagnetism impact differently on types of life - from a single bacterium to a 110 metre tree. 9:30 The Grumpy Guide To Work 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide: The Wild Years 12:30 Wonders Of Life: Size Matters 1:30 Movie: “Rider From Tucson” (PG) 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 16: South Fremantle Vs Claremount 5:30 Eggheads

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 Whatever Happened To Brenda Hean? 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Longhurst Lodge, Surrey 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Jenny Macklin 8:30 New Tricks: Loyalties And Royalties 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Rock ‘n’ Roll Exposed: The Photography Of Bob Gruen 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Will Penny” (M v) - A middle-aged cowpuncher falls foul of a family of maniacal cut throats. 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 14: 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 The Great Australian Bake Off 9:00 TBA 11:30 The Block Sky High: Its the final week on The Block, the tradesmen onsite do their best to work together. Foreman Keith solves a multitude of logistical problems which is lucky for the contestants. 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: “The Linda McCartney Story” (M s,a,l) 2:00 City Homicide 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 faced with an embarrassing day after drunkenly kissing Indi. Irene is overworked at the Diner. Meanwhile, Tamara tries to ignore the fact her memories are returning. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: Self Defence 9:30 How I Met Your Mother: Romeward Bound / The Bro Mitzvah 10:30 Go On: Do You Beleive In Ghosts...Yes! / Big League Chew 11:30 Special: Reserved For Friends With Pete Evans 12:30 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Frank’s Pretty Woman 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Home Song Stories” (M a,v,s) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: In The Shadow On Pintatubo 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Emilia - Part of the Fox theatrical dynasty, Emilia Fox wants to explore just how far back the family’s acting roots go. She also discovers, in an extraordinary tale of rags to riches, that her great-great-grandfather, Samson Fox, made one of the most important inventions of the 19th century. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Ultimatim” (M a,s,l) - In Hebrew, French and English. - The relationship of a young French couple in Israel is stretched to breaking point while the nation awaits an attack from Saddam Hussein’s army. 12:55 Presumed Guilty 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 24

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:05 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 Restoration Man: Thrum Mill, Northumberland 6:50 The Checkout: Snack Size: Funeral Plans / Foxtel 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Just The Job 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: Wonder Drug 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:35 Movie: “Gloria” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 16: North Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “They Watch” (PG v,a) 2:00 City Homicide 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: Maddy tries to rekindle her friendship with a reluctant Spencer. Meanwhile, Kyle and Tamara worry what the return of her memories mean for them. 7:30 TBA 11:45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Trapped In A High Place - Experienced climbers Rachel Kelsey and Jeremy Colenso are descending a mountain in the Swiss Alps when they are caught up in a terrifying electrical storm. Anchored onto the mountain with their metal climbing equipment, they have become human lightning conductors. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

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CROSSWORD No. 157

SUDOKU No. 157

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A dream which you had last night will involve someone very close to you. Your relationship with this person is constantly changing. Think about why this is. Romance. You would appreciate your partner’s support for a recent decision you made. However, this was your choice and not theirs.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) This will be an excellent time for any group activities. You will be surprised how well everyone cooperates. Be sure to set a date for the next meet up. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be held back by your partner. What the love most about you is your individuality and energy.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FOR KIDS

A recent success only came about because of the help of your family. Don’t forget to thank them for their contribution and encouragement. Romance. This will be an excellent time for a romantic adventure. A burst of bravery will help you to make the ﬁrst step. Be courageous!

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A chance meeting at work may help you to get ahead. Make sure that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility. Romance. A recent dream will help you to understand exactly how you feel about the present situation. Let these feelings be known to your partner and go forward.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A boost to your family life will come from an unexpected direction. Be prepared for a surprise! You may not be ready for change immediately. Romance. Your partner will be in a suspiciously good mood this week. Try to ﬁnd out why! You can celebrate this together once they have told you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

You may be a little too strongly inﬂuenced by fantasy at the moment. Try to keep your feet ﬁrmly on the ground; otherwise you may be lost at work. Romance. Your partner may be partly to blame for the way you feel at the moment. Let them know what you think, without getting angry.

FINDWORD No. 157 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Try not to get too frustrated during your journey to work. If you are not careful, you will lose your patience and this could be dangerous for more than just you. Romance. You will be thinking about your partner all week, even when they are not around. Call them and you will feel a little closer.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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You will have a very clear idea of what you want, but unless you are able to explain your needs to other people, there will be confusion. Be prepared! Romance. Don’t get too wrapped up in your own thoughts this week. Your partner will be disappointed if you don’t communicate.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You have been busy with work recently. However, you need to make time for your family and friends as well. Schedule some time off. Romance. Your love-life will soon be taking a turn for the better. A person whom you have put off a few times is still interested in meeting.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) This will be an excellent time to have a party. You need to ﬁnd a way to unwind after your recent effort. Send out an open invitation and see who comes! Romance. Something your partner says will surprise you. However, make sure you didn’t misunderstand the real meaning of the message.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.

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SOLUTIONS No. 157

A social gaffe may not be so amusing for the person concerned! You will need to do your best to smooth things over. Apologise quickly and sincerely. Romance. You will have a lot of energy at the moment, and must be careful to put it to good use. Avoid overwhelming your partner.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A recent dream which you had contained an important message. It may be a while before you manage to work out what it was actually about. Romance. Your enthusiasm will not be missed by the people around you. One important person would like you to give them a boost of energy.

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SPORT

Tipsters struggle again THE variable nature of the NRL competition around State-of-Origin time again has tipsters struggling to find winners in round 17 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition. No one got all eight winners, with only five getting seven correct - TI Turkey, Mugai87, Mark Hutton, Willy and esjay, The Panthers’ win against the Titans in Darwin, and the Knights’ victory against the Bulldogs in Mackay did the most damage to selections. With six were BigBalaBurger, Mr Spiggot, KPP, King Tutt, Mariner, Dennis Hill, Marakai, Sarah Finnemore, Rayns, Leon Whittaker, Marro, TiNell, Kamiel,

Maggie Hill, By Jingo, JD Fortine, Mr CM, Dantho and Zorro. BigBalaBurger (6 correct) has been joined by TI Turkey (7) on the top of the ladder with 92. They share a three-win gap to Mr Spiggot (6) on 89, with a further one back to Jooty (5) and Mugai 87 (7) on 88. KPP (6) and BJ Danger (5) are on 87, one ahead of Gilligan 1 (5) and Kingtutt (6). 85: Tipper Tonon (5), Mariner (6). Denis Hill (6), Marakai (6). 84: beaniebuzza (5), Mark Hutton (7), 86 (5). 83: Sarah Finnemore (6), Rayns (6),

Willy (7), Leon Whittaker (6), Tigrrrr (4), Marro (6), VooDoo Magic (5). 82: Seahorse (4), TiNell (6). 79: Kamiel (6). 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.

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Team Leader Thursday Island Permanent Full Time

St John’s Community Care Ltd has a position vacant for an experienced and motivated person to coordinate Community Aged Care Packages, Disability Services and HACC funded Respite in the Torres Strait. The position will be based on Thursday Island. The successful applicant will be responsible for: • Coordinating delivery of Community Aged Care Packages Disability Services and HACC funded Respite Care • Provision of direct support to clients as circumstances require • Recruitment (as required), training and supervision of Support Workers • Torres Strait Island Jobs Package; create ongoing parttime jobs in a range of sectors, Aged Care & Disabilities • Networking with other service providers, including clinicians to help ensure that services are delivered as part of a shared approach to care, which delivers maximum benefit the clients and their carers • Promotion of our services to potential clients, carers, and the broader community in the Torres Strait An information kit may be obtained by phoning 4039 9700 or by email: effie@sjccl.org.au or ellen@sjccl.org.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply Applications close 5pm Wednesday, July 24, 2013 and should be addressed to: Effie Bacalakis Manager, Aged care Services PO Box 44R Redlynch, QLD 4870 Via Email: effie@sjccl.org.au or by Fax: 4039 9777 St John’s Community Care Ltd is an Equal opportunity Employer An Activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Tombstone Unveiling of Mr Ted Cyril Harry & Mr Richard Joebann Harry Yam Island on December 20, 2013. Contact: Mr Simeon Baluz on 0438 468 283 or Mrs Thelma Kepa on 0457 244 015

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Enrolled Nurse Bamaga Hospital, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service. Salary between $51 727 - $54 941 p.a. (Nurse Grade 3) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Duties / Abilities: The role of this position to partake in the provision of holistic nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse providing preventative, palliative, curative and rehabilitative care in an acute care facility with an understanding of the Torres Enhanced Model of Primary Health Care, within the national competency standards for Enrolled Nurses. Accommodation and access to the Remote Area and Incentive Package is available. Enquiries: Kathryn Hunter (07) 4090 4238. Job Ad Reference: H13TO07210 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Friday, 26 July 2013.

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ISLAND-OF-ORIGIN ON badu Winners of the 2013 Sea Swift Island-of-Origin, Argun Warriors.

Player of the Carnival Eddie Daniel (centre) with Saibai Island Councillor Ron Enosa (left) and Cr Horace Baira.

Kelam Nona won the fastest women’s race.

Dhuwal Padh from Warraber won the darts competition.

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Opged from Murray Island was the runners-up in the darts.

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Name BigBalaBurger TI Turkey Mr Spiggot Jooti Mugai87 KPP BJ Danger Gilligan1 KINGTUTT Mariner

Total Score Total Margin 92 165 92 183 89 213 88 202 88 212 87 184 87 191 86 171 86 236 85 177

with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Torres News or sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators. The results will be provided in the Torres News, the Torres News website and the competition operator’s

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website after each round. Staff from the Torres News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the prize value will be divided among the joint winners. No substitution of prizes for cash. Residents with local postcode and subscribers only eligible to enter and win prizes.

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Argun Warriors add Origin to their credits

TORRES NEWS

From Page 28 >> “During the carnival we played in two sets of jumpers,” Keiji said. Star Argun Warriors hooker Roy Baira came from Townsville and said his side had won seven of their eight matches. “We lost our third match to one Saibai Island team which included good players in Victor Akiba, Eddie Daniel and Stanley Daniel,” he said. Baira said Argun Warriors players and supporters celebrated well into the night after the presentation. Saguci coach Gerald Bowie told the Torres News that forwards Joey Laifoo, John John Nona, halfback Billo Mosby and utility Deddy Dau had played well for his young team. Five Cairns referees travelled to Badu to officiate over the games - Rod “Hairy” McCrae, Stephen Lesina, Alister Parmenter, Roy Brown and David Maiden who is the QRL Northern’s Division’s Regional Co-ordinator. McCrae has been refereeing at the Origin for many years and told the Torres News on July 9 that a lot of new players were on show. “Many were youngsters which is good and there were 27 games over the three days. Myself and David Maiden were dual referees in the grand final,” he said. McCrae said that utility Maipele Morseu along with forwards Roy Baira and James Livock had shone for Argun Warriors whilst forwards Bobby Nona and back Solomon Ahmat were outstanding performers for Koey Buay Wagadagam throughout the carnival. Ironically James Livock had been one of the best players for Newcastle Yowies in the Murri versus Koori arm wrestle. “James has Badu heritage. One player who deserves a special mention is Yamba Bowie who is aged just 18 and is a real rising star with the ability to go places,” Keiji Bowie said. Players and supporters from the outer islands including Saibai braved heavy seas to travel home in the days after the carnival. RESULTS AND AWARDS Grand Final: ARGUN WARRIORS 36 (Ecless Wailu, Naseli Tamwoy, Maipele Morseu, Yamba Bowie, Masi Nona Alex Namai, Janguar Nona tries, Patock Tamwoy 3, Angus Dorante 1 goals) d KOEY BUAY WAGADAGAM 18 (Bert Whap, Johnathon Nona, Wigness Sagaigi tries, Solomon Ahmat 3 goals). Winning Coach: George Morseu. Awards: Best Back Final: Eccles Wailu (Argun), Best Forward: Patrick Whap (Wagadagam). CARNIVAL AWARDS Best Back: Patrick Ropeyarn. Forward: Maipele Morseu. Most Tries: Bert Whap. Highest Points Scored: Solomon Ahmat. Player of the Carnival: Eddie Daniel. LADIES Grand Final: DEDDEYAL GAMMAZ 28 d DHUGNGURAW SURKAL 24. Carnival Best back: Matilda Gowa. Best Forward: Baluz Scott. Best Forward: Geiza Baira. Best Back: Ella Faye Hosea. Highest Points Scorer: Stephanie Mooka. Most Tries: Ella Faye Hosea. Player of the Carnival: Sanie Whap. SPRINTS THE sprints to determine the fastest man and woman in the Torres Strait up the length of the football field proved very popular. Flying Michael Marama won the men’s while Kelam

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THURSDAY ISLAND / SEISIA

FERRY SCHEDULE MONDAY TO SATURDAY

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Ht 1.39 1.87 1.09 2.78

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Nona was victorious in the women’s event. DARTS A DARTS competition was held in conjunction with the football and attracted nine teams which were: I Sabe (Badu), U While Ah (Badu), Gethawanan (Badu), Opged (Mer), Dhuwal Padh (Warraber), Injinoo (NPA), Mua (St Pauls), H.I. Arrows (Horn Island and Muddies (Thursday Island). The Warraber Dhuwal Padh team won the event with the runner up being Opged from Murray. Individual Awards Men’s Highest Peg: Johnny Baira; Ladies: Yancy Laifoo. Men’s Player of the Final: Tony Harry. Ladies: Patricia Harry. Player of the Carnival: William Mosby.

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Winning ladies side Deddeyal Gammaz’s Ella Faye Hosea who was best back of grand final and highest try scorer of carnival.

TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

Time Ht Time Ht Time 1418 1.19 0602 1.64 0416 2210 2.41 0936 1.87 1013 1451 1.13 1525 2219 2.59 2231

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Sport Argun Warriors add Origin to their credits TORRES NEWS

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Story by ALF WILSON Photos by TITO BURNS AUSTRALIA’S un- Warriors added another disputed champion All trophy to its already Blacks rugby league impressive cabinet when carnival side Argun it took out the grand final

of the 2013 Sea Swift Island of Origin rugby league carnival on Badu Island. A r g u n Wa r r i o r s defeated another Badu

side, Koey Buay Wagadagam, 36-18 in the decider at the Joe Mairu Memorial Oval before a large crowd. Many people from throughout the Torres Strait travelled to Badu for the carnival either by outboard motor powered dinghies or light plane. Six teams battled it out in the men’s section and two in the ladies’ division at the popular Origin series which was held from July 4-6. T h e o t h e r m e n ’s teams were Saguci (Badu), Kulkau Balaya (number one and two

teams (from top western islands) and Dabu Titans (Kubin community Moa Island). The two women’s teams were Deddeyal Gammaz from Moa Island and Dhugnguraw Surkal (combined Badu/ Mabuiag Islands). They played four times during the carnival with two wins apiece and Deddeyal Gammaz took out the grand final 28-24. An Alau Eagles ladies team from the Northern Peninsula Area had to withdraw because of rough seas.

A r g u n Wa r r i o r s earned the title as the best carnival team in the country by winning the Koori versus Murri showdown last February in Brisbane when they beat NSW Knockout victors Newcastle Yowies 28-24 in golden point time. To qualify for that clash Argun Warriors had won the final of the Queensland Arthur Beetson Memorial Murri Challenge late last year. Argun Warriors had also won the 2009 and 2011 Cairns Allblacks and the 2009 Dan Rope-

Yamba Bowie from Argun running with the ball and Bobby Nona from Wagadagam. Both have signed with NRL Clubs - Bobby with the Newcastle Knights and Yamba has just signed with the North Queensland Cowboys Under 20 squad.

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yarn carnival at Bamaga. The high-rolling Argun Warriors were the defending Island of Origin champions having won the last carnival held in 2011. Keiji Bowie, the chief organizer of the high rolling Argun Warriors, told Torres News on July 10 that he was always very confident of success. “It was a great team effort and the boys played from their hearts. I have to pay tribute to our coach George Morseu. << Continued on Pages 26 and 27.