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22 - 28 July 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1075 • $2.00 inc. GST
NAIDOC pays tribute to Torres Strait achievers
Torres Strait 2013 NAIDOC Gala Awards Night was held at the PKA Hall on Thursday Island on July 12. The winners were: Back row (from left): Nicolas
Thompson, Fayline Nakata, Barry Alan Nona, Keisi Bowie, Ceferino Sabatino, Philip Uel Bani, Ted Mosby and Kantesha Takai.
Front row (from left): Richard Bowie, Masie Mosby, Wassie Tardent and William Bully-Hayes Saylor. For more photograps, Pages 14 and 15. >>
Seven fishermen lost while authorities delay By AARON SMITH
A SEARCH and rescue mission for seven missing PNG fisherman in the Torres Strait was called off Saturday, July 13, amid calls for an inquiry into the confusion and lack of communications between the two countries. The search was called off a day
after being launched when it was considered their probability of survival was regarded as being next to zero. Ten fisherman set out on a fishing trip from Daru Island to Warrior Reef in the Torres Strait when their vessel capsized. Three of the men swam back to PNG and raised the alarm with local
authorities. The survivors, including skipper David Jones, were taken into protective police custody as it was feared angry village residents would seek retribution. The fishermen, who were from Samari village, Madame, Wabata and Mabudawanm. were returning from a fishing trip in Australian
waters when the accident occurred at approximately 5pm on July 7, PNG newspaper, The National reported on July 11. A rescue response was conducted by Australian emergency services on July 12. It appears there was a breakdown in lines of communication between PNG and Australian emergency
services. Senior Queensland Police officer Inspector David Lacey, from the Torres Strait Patrol Group, said: “We first heard about the incident at 10am on Friday, July 12, and commenced an immediate air and sea search.” Continued Page 2 >>
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ABOVE: Baby Warren, mum and his namesake Warren Rittson. RIGHT: Warren and Warren get to know each other. A PREMATURE baby - born on July 5 on Saibai Island -was flown by Medevac Helicopter to Thursday Island earlier this month. Weighing only 1200 grams and born at 28 weeks, the then still unnamed newborn and his mother were flown to Thursday Island Hospital aboard the Rescue 700 helicopter operated by Australian Helicopters. During the flight the baby boy’s mother decided to name her newborn after the pilot, Warren Rittson. Baby Warren and his mother were flown to Townsville aboard a RFDS -Royal Flying Doctor Service flight after being stabilised in Thursday Island Hospital.
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Queensland Police informed AMSA’s rescue coordination centre in Canberra, who provided the police with a current and drift analysis scenario, as to where to search. “We were initially told the boat went missing on the night of July 7 or early July 8 by Australian Customs and Border Control,” Inspector Lacey said. “We co-ordinated with Australian Customs who had a vessel at Saibai Island, Australian Airforce who supplied a helicopter from Saibai, as well as rescue helicopter from Horn Island and one from Yorke Island. “The AMSA’s Dornier aircraft was tasked to attend from Cairns but had engine problems and was not able to take part in the mission.” Inspector Lacey said they then received conflicting information that the boat had been missing since possibly as early June 30, and the search was consequently suspended on the morning of July 13. “Medical assessments from AMSA’s rescue coordination centre in Canberra advised us that the probability of survival was effectively zero,” Inspector Lacey said. Inspector Lacey believes one of the helicopters located the missing boat washed up on the PNG mainland coast. Torres News contacted AMSA for comment about their role in the search of the missing fishermen. AMSA’s media spokesperson was unaware of details of the incident and
stated the Dornier Aircraft was not involved in the search. PNG provincial police commander Silva Sika said to The National on July 11: “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. “A search operation was conducted by locals from the area soon after the accident was reported.” Inspector Lacey said: “Australian Customs were notified about the missing boat by PNG Customs, who were in turn notified by a resident of Darnley Island.” Inspector Lacey said the time delay was concerning, but it was a matter that should be discussed with the PNG authorities. Police Commander Silva Sika said to SBS on July 16 that PNG lacked proper search and rescue resources and had no direct communications across border. He believes there should be an inquiry or investigation to address these issues. Torres News first became aware of this tragedy from The National article, July 11. Torres News subsequently reported the incident in last Monday’s edition, but many other media outlets have published conflicting accounts of the incident. The Queensland Coroner has been notified about the incident.
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Three Deadly Stories from Thursday Island become better places to live,” Mr Elmes. “The deadly stories campaign highlights that achievement, and by sharing the stories encourages others to achieve in their own lives. “The path to achievement for some of the thirteen hasn’t been easy or smooth.”
Mr Elmes said the work done by people, such as Christine, Roy and Amanda Pearce, help inspire others to cr e at e em p l o y men t opportunities, develop local enterprise and support economic independence, all of which contributes to better outcomes for our Indigenous community.
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Christine Connor. THREE outstanding individuals from Thursday Island have been announced among 13 Indigenous achievers at the launch of the 2013 Deadly Stories campaign, held at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane this month as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations. Christine Connor, a Thursday Island-based maritime business woman, and Roy Pearce, who runs a family business with his wife Amanda, have been named as new participants in the campaign. Also Aunty Sarah Wapau, who was born on Thursday Island but now lives in Brisbane. also won an award. Ms Connor said her deadly story began when she left Sydney to return to Thursday Island to take-up her family’s maritime tradition. “My parents were raised on Thursday Island, and were involved in diverse maritimebased industries,” Ms Conner said. “After their retirement I invested in my father’s share of the company. “I wanted to make a difference to my community who rely on travelling by sea. “I am proud that my country, the Torres Strait, takes its place alongside other pockets of paradise around the world.” Roy and Amanda Pearce employ five staff in their Thursday Island
business. “Our deadly story is about building employment opportunities on Thursday Island for generations to come,” Mr Pearce said. “We want to give people a job who might not ordinarily get an opportunity. “We want to keep on growing so that we can create more employment opportunities for the future and one day pass the business onto our children.” Aunty Sarah Wapau said: “On holidays I would visit my grandmother and learn to weave, and when my
Roy and Amanda Pearce. father brought home cate for and represent dugong or turtle I would my people.” Minister for Abocook it for the extended riginal and Torres Strait family.” “These skills have Islander and Multiculenabled me to demon- tural Affairs Glen Elmes strate and teach weaving said the Deadly Stories at schools and universi- campaign highlights the ties, the museum and aspirations and achieveQPAC and to run a catering business that supplies traditional Torres Strait Islander food for events and functions in Brisbane. “My passion is to share my culture with people of all ages through storytelling, teachings, traditional dancing, weaving and cooking. “As an Elder, I advo-
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Kenny Bedford joins Board of Reconciliation Australia KENNY Bedford (at right) has been appointed to Reconciliation Australia’s Board of Director. Mr Bedford will replace the longserving Mr Terry Waia as the Torres Strait Islander representative on the Board. “There has not been been a Torres Strait Islander voice for some time in the national reconciliation movement, so its a great to get some engagement from this part of the country,” Kenny said. “I’ve just been to the first Board meeting and its obviously an exciting time for the organisation, with referendum for changing the constitution coming up. “The board is in a process of self-reflection at the moment, what it hopes to achieve in the future as well as what it has already done.” Dr Tom Calma, Co-Chair, said: “Mr Bedford brings a wealth of experience successfully representing his people and playing a key role in
TSRA ‘unpaid wages’ solved, report
negotiating challenging management arrangements in Torres Strait Fisheries. “The return of ownership of the Torres Strait fin fishery to the traditional owners has been one of the great success stories in amicably resolving competing interests between Indigenous and other Australians. “The movement for reconciliation will benefit from Mr Bedford’s intellect and his knowledge of Torres Strait Islander culture and aspirations.” Mr Bedford represents the remote Island of Erub on the Torres Strait Regional Authority and has held the Executive position of Portfolio Member for Fisheries since 2008. He is President of the Erub Fisheries Management Association, a member of Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (TSI) Corporation and sits on Far North Queensland’s Abergowrie College Community Consultative Committee. Mr Bedford has a Bachelor of Applied Health Science and Diploma
THE TSIRC (Torres Strait Island Regional Council) says concerns about more than $4 million in unpaid staff wages have now been resolved, ABC online has reported. Earlier this year, the Queensland Government appointed a financial controller after a report by the auditor-general
of Youth Welfare, received the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship in 2000, and is a current participant of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. Co-Chair Melinda Cilento said Mr Bedford’s role in supporting Torres Strait Islander engagement in commercial fisheries would add
found the council was in danger of collapse. Concerns were also raised over corporate credit card use. Mayor Fred Gela says the council has since appointed a chief financial officer and there was no need for Government intervention. “I think the situation [the]
value to Reconciliation Australia’s focus on First Peoples’ employment and education. “His advisory role at St Theresa’ Abergowrie College will also be of benefit to this target,” she said. Mr Bedford said that his life in one of Australia’s most-remote areas has
regional council was in . . . I said it from the outset, didn’t even warrant having a financial controller in the first place,” he said. “The situation that we pointed out to the Minister for Local Government at the time and even QAL was reaffirmed by an independent body com-
given him a keen interest in improving living standards for his people and ensuring access to the same level of service delivery available to mainland Australians. “I see Reconciliation Australia as a vehicle for developing national solidarity and for harnessing the good will of all Australians towards the goals of improved housing, employment and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” he said. “I want to contribute to reconciliation between all Australians and I want my people to be part of a country that respects our respective cultures and abilities and provides every opportunity for us to all meet our full potential. “I look forward to the challenges and the achievements that being a Board member will bring.” Dr Calma and Ms Cilento both expressed profound thanks for Mr Waia’s long service to the Board and the cause of reconciliation.
ing in just simply to report back exactly what we were telling them.” Cr Gela says he is confident the council is financially secure. “When the decision was made to appoint a financial controller it was pretty premature at that time because of the
fact that we were going through our audits at that time and we were working with QAL. “And there were still some working papers that were still outstanding that we were working through and we still had a window of opportunity in terms of providing those papers forward,” the ABC reported.
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Yam Island IBIS retailer among Australia’s best HELEN Kepa (pictured right) from Yam Island is among 25 finalists competing for the title of Young Retailer of the Year, and a place on the Westfield World Retail Study Tour at the National Retail Association’s annual Awards Ceremony. Helen works at the IBIS store on Yam Island. In its 40th year, the NRA Young Retailer of the Year Award is considered one of the industry’s highest accolades. The competition provides a platform to recognise and reward excellence amongst retailers under the age of 25. Helen said: “I am overwhelmed and extremely proud to be a finalist for this most prestigious award up against such recognised National Retail organisations. I believe it demonstrates IBIS’s commitment to retailing best practice in one of the most remote regions in Australia. “I feel IBIS is more than an employer, it forms part of each community in the Torres Strait and I am pleased that I can represent IBIS to Australia.”
Helen stood out from a large number of entries from across the country, because of her innovative business acumen, and outstanding career achievements to date. Helen has never been to Melbourne and is really excited by this opportunity. Although she has a busy schedule she hopes to check out some of Melbourne’s sights. “I am really excited by this opportunity and don’t know what to expect. “I hear the shopping is amazing in Melbourne, so hopefully I get to buy some clothes.” NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the award is designed to create awareness of what talented young people such as Ms Kepa are able to achieve through a career in retail. “Retail is no longer confined to the bricks and mortar traditions of customer service and product knowledge; it has become a sector guided by multiple channels, complex consumer demands and ever-changing industry regulation. “Retail is certainly
evolving, and these future leaders have demonstrated that, to compete and prosper in this challenging market, you must be savvy in all areas.” T h e 2 0 1 3 Yo u n g Retailer of the Year event will be held at the Melbourne Hilton on the Park on Wednesday, July 31. Helen is up against some of the country’s most-talented young retailers, and will undergo several stages of judging. Run annually in
conjunction with the award, the NRA will host the Future of Retail Forum - a comprehensive and interactive platform to showcase the most significant changes in the retail sector. The Forum will feature industry leaders from Retail Doctor Group, Five Faces, TU Projects, Retailworld Resourcing, Play a Bigger Game and Super Retail Group, plus the 2012 Young Retailer of the Year Winner and Runner Up.
The Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Around the World fashion will follow the Forum, welcoming Bernie Brookes, Myer CEO and former NRA Chairman, as the keynote speaker. Selected Finalists will also share their insights. Trevor Evans said the Forum and Gala Dinner are open to the public and encourages friends, family, colleagues and stakeholders to attend the event and support rising young stars like Helen.
State to sell three blocks of T.I. land By AARON SMITH THREE blocks of land are for sale on Thursday Island as the Newman Government plans to sell off some 200 properties around the State managed under its social housing program. There are some 500 dwellings on Horn and Thursday Island under this program. “This is not just selling assets off for the sake getting rid of them. “Those monies get reinvested into building new more appropriate social housing,” Martin Kennedy, Senior Media Advisor for the Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander, said to Torres News. Whether or not the money raised from this land will be returned to housing in Torres Strait is yet to be seen. When questioned in parliament last month about social housing, Tim Mander said: “The department regularly assesses its stock portfolio and property realignment is part of the department’s strategic asset management process. “The department reinvests in new housing that is more appropriate to the needs of tenants, improves amenity and lowers maintenance costs. “This strategic asset management process aims to deliver a net increase in housing stock across the State and in areas of highest need. Scott Ferguson from the Thursday Island Housing Service Centre said to Torres News: “It would be great if monies from the sales are redirected back into community housing on Horn and Thursday Islands, but obviously we have no control over that here. “It depends on the Minister’s department. The blocks of land are behind the Rosehill boat ramp up the hill. “They are steep and they have natural springs under them so the Department will never build on them, they’ve been on the market for some time,” Scott said. Torres News
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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
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Gab Titui grand re-opening this week
Dancers from the Middle and South Fly communities performing at the opening of new facilities at the Daru Hospital. Photo AusAid.
New Daru facilities a boost to TB fight NEW specialist treatment facilities at Daru General Hospital in Western Province has been opened to boost the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in PNG. The 22-bed TB and isolation ward at Daru General Hospital comprises of six isolation rooms that meet international standards for isolation of airborne infections, as well as a 16-bed ward for patients recovering from TB. The new ward is part of Australia’s $33 million commitment to support the Government of PNG’s approach to detection and treatment of TB in Western Province. Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Senator Matt Thistlethwaite said the best way to stop drug-resistant TB is early diagnosis paired with Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) provided for patients in their own communities. The World Health Organization’s DOTS protocol uses health volunteers to visit TB patients daily to ensure they take their medication and complete their full course of treatment. “This is the approach Australia supports and it is saving lives,’ Senator Thistleth-
waite said. ‘Data from Daru Hospital shows that mortality rates from multi-drug resistant TB fell from 25 per cent to 5 per cent between 2011 and 2012.” Australia’s support in Western Province includes providing TB specialist staff, training for community health workers and volunteer treatment supporters, medical equipment, drugs, a sea ambulance, and funding for laboratory diagnosis support in Queensland. Australia’s approach has been endorsed by public health and TB experts, including the Commonwealth’s Chief Medical Officer, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer and the World Health Organization, the global authority on controlling TB. However Senator Thistlethwaite noted the problem is not just confined to PNG’s Western Province. “Across PNG around 14,000 new cases of TB are diagnosed every year, making it one of the country’s most-significant health and development issues. “That being said, we know that TB is preventable and treatable and that with the right commitment and support, we can make a difference.”
Exercise best medicine for treating diabetes HEALTH experts warned Australia is on the verge of a diabetes epidemic and Indigenous Australians are at three times more risk . The latest statistics reveal up to three million Australians over the age of 25 years will have diabetes by the year 2025 if incidence rates continue to rise at their current rates. The head of one of Australian’s peak exercise science bodies is warning Australians that the disease is getting out of control. Anita Hobson-Powell, Exercise is Medicine Australia (EIM) spokesperson, said we need to take steps to change our risk levels in regard to diabetes. “It’s really frustrating to know that something as simple as regular exercise could turn these statistics around yet so many Australians are still falling victim to diabetes every year.” “Studies show that maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), reducing the incidence of the disease by almost 60 per cent in people at risk, or even
delaying its onset.” Ms Hobson-Powell said regular exercise was also beneficial to those already living with T2DM as it was known to improve control of blood glucose, decrease the proportion of body fat, decrease the risk of heart disease, and increase heart and lung fitness. “People who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) can benefit from regular exercise, as studies show physical activity improves how insulin works in the body, decreases the dose of insulin required, improves cardiovascular health and fitness, reduces cardiovascular risk factors and the risk of diabetes-related complications, and improves quality of life,” Ms Hobson-Powell said. “Exercise really is the perfect medicine and it doesn’t have to cost a cent.” To learn more, visit www.exerciseismedicine.org.au or to find a local Exercise Physiologist, please visit the Exercise and Sports Science Australia website at www.essa.org.au.
GAB TITUI Cultural Centre reopens this week on Tuesday, July 23, after being renovated. The latest Torres Strait and Aboriginal music, dance, film and exhibitions will be on display. Also the 6th Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award will be held. Many great performances will be held over the three days, including dancing by Wabunaw Geth Daqnce Team, Muyngu Koelaper Dance Team and Thaiwa Dance Team. There will be traditional arts demonstrations and workshops, a selection of Torres Strait short films and the film launch of Ailan Katsom. Uncle Seaman Dan will launch his book and the celebration will conclude with musical performances from local musicians Patrick Mau, Bob Kaige and Joey Tapau. The celebration commences on Tuesday, July 23, at 4pm and continue 9am till 8:30pm on Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25.
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JULY 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 Tues 23 - Thur 25. Gab Titui Reopening Celebrations 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
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Land transfer ‘an insult’ to Indigenous nations ELDERS, PBC, Government Departments and Agencies, Incorporated Organisations please consider this; “ . . You are to serve and don’t be the Main Course . . .” I would also like to express my concerns on your recent edition of the Torres News dated 24 - 30 June 2013 Letter to the Editor Column under the title, “PBC looking after the best interest of Traditional Land Owners” I believe the land transfer that occurred to a Meriam on a Mabo Country is an insult to all Indigenous nations in Australia. We have evaluated the concept and it is obvious to see that the governments retaliated for the confrontations which happened and which they received at the High Court by the Meriam Plaintiffs (Mabo and others). I believe the government has always justified their demands through the PBC who acted on their behalf to transmit forces of disrespect and exploitation upon the Meriam people through the signing of documentations between themselves and the government - with the exception of signatures supposedly
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere congratulations to the nine participants who completed Cert 1 in Business at Iama. (Torres News, Edition 1071, page 10). For there are many doors of opportunity to explore, but it takes only one to open it to attain the knowledge and understanding within yourself. I hope all the best for the
common practice on their daily operation. While justice in the Community lay dormant and the Circus is presently occurring, the public of Mer Island is turning blind eyes in fear of retaliation on them for being whistle blowers. I believe the whole debate of land transfer is to provide a genuine solution to benefit the Meriam nation of people but the context was blown out of proportion for someone else’s personal satisfaction. Michael is living amongst many elder brothers “Uzer Kubge Eskedi” together we are hoping that one day the eradication of the system on foreign policy will come to fruition and we will be released from the cage of Colonization - “Uzer Iama Tararem” ‘United we stand and never a fall.’. The truth has its way of revealing itself and justice will always write final chapters. I like to welcome comments from individuals and groups from other communities who might be in the same boat of “Segregation.” Elder Andrew Passi (Snr) MER Island.
future of each one of you to continue on with a focused and positive-minded approach, respecting and learning from others and believing in yourself that you are able to achieve a better outcome for yourself, your family and your community. And last but not least it is important to see our Elders are recognised for their lifetime
contributions to their communities (Torres News Edition 1072 page 12). In this ever-changing world, they are the formidable foundation that not only stabilize but holds the integral fabrics of our cultural society together, through a lifetime of challenging experiences, immeasurable local knowledge and maintenance of our traditional practices.
On that note, I would like to congratulate my Big Bala ‘Saukarie’ Samuel Baragud for his invaluable contributions to the community of Iama - you deserve it Bala - a worthy and respectful man. Your family should be very proud of you. Koeyma Eso, Simeon Makie, Iamalaig.
Role of astronomical calculations A renewable pool of resources THE Mui people of Mabuiag whose totem is the sun (Ar) base their sea calender on astronomical calculations. Their priestly religion is a hunter gatherers and sun deity and their calender is from May to December (south-east winds), which is holy wind of sun. Mui means man is travelling through time, where sun resurrects sun people (arilgal) in months of January to March when the sun is in monsoon season. Mui people believe Ar (sun) travels in May of eastern sky over Torres Strait (maganiu malu kes) to western monsoon season, then travels through the westerly
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The tactics utilised by the PBC in performing the land transfer activities have persuaded the Meriam Elders to adjudicate legal action to settle the instabilities occurring on the Island. We somehow cannot compare ourselves to our dedicated heroes before us unless we follow the footprints of our Ancestors “Geka nakariklu Usiam a Segi gabge - nole, wer pe mena taba gabge baupamaretli” ‘ “I will not follow other people’s pathways - I will follow the direction of the constellation which travel in their own pathways.’ If there is anyone who considers himself a Leader on Mer Island, he must properly be adjusted and fit into the culture that is required of him or he would be considered as a ‘shooting star’ with a temporary bright cosmic ray of light to attract attention and then disappear into the darken world. I believe, therefore, it is critical that the PBC leadership be accountable for their action on public occupied areas on which deception can be a
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of thirty (30) nominated Island Elders, but we believe the signatures came from majority of 30-years-old and younger as witnesses of this community. In our civilized world, fraud and other basic elements relating to law breaking are always regarded as crimes - and law systematically has always dealt with them accordingly. The individual intention of denial is lacking in security where a selected few enjoy a temporary inflatable perception of power to take advantages of others. It has now come to my knowledge that because the PBC looks after the best interests of traditional land owners, which herald messages of no clan or individual ownership, and after the infamous land transfer on December 14, 2012, we now own our traditional lands jointly with them (the PBC). I believe ninety per cent (90%) of Meriam people who were not properly consulted would no doubt substitute our Ancestral land concept for the rejection of the ‘Land Transfer’ that occurred in December, 2012.
wind, rain and sea current, back to east. In August each year the Manilkara Kauki tree called Ubar ripens fruit is red/ purple means power of sun gives them eternal life. Buia is light in new world after death and Mui is light of world. Last when missionaries brought Jesus Christ gospel in 1871 to Erub, this confirmed Ar (sun) or god became a human being, because of Uaura (holy wind of sun god) from the east as scripture says Jesus entered Jerusalem from east. Percy Misi, Masig.
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History of pearling in Torres Strait By BRIAN RANDALL THE first commercial pearling station in the Torres Strait area was established at Warrior Island in 1868, by a Captain Banner, who was said to have identified large quantities of pearl shell whilst looking for beche-de-mer. As pearl shell was a more valuable commodity than beche-de-mer, news of the lucrative alternative soon spread. By 1876, more than a100 boats were working in the industry and more that a thousand men were employed. The pearl industry has often faced difficulties outside of its control, such as unpredictable price or demand fluctuations or shortages of suitable, skilled labour. For instance, in the 10-year period between 1881 and 1891 prices fell significantly, forcing many skilled operators to leave the industry. Japanese divers and other workers took their place and were to become a mainstay of the industry right through until the beginning of the Second World War. A further dislocation to the
industry occurred in 1885, when a large part of the Torres Strait fleet moved to Western Australia to work the rich sources of pearl shell in the vicinity of Broome. A major calamity also struck the industry in 1899 when many luggers and workers were lost when two devastating cyclones hit Princess Charlotte Bay. The industry did recover to some extent in the late 1920s when there was a general boom in demand for a wide range of marine products, including pearls and pearl shell, but this was to be short lived, with the industry declining again in the post Depression period of the 1930s. The beginning of the Second World War and the war with Japan had a devastating effect on the viability of the industry with this being exacerbated by the post Second World War development and use of plastics, further dampening the demand for pearl shell. In the 1960s the industry revived due to the successful development of cultured pearls by the Japanese and the establishment of a number of cultured pearl farms
perspective we are not mismatched at all. We both love music from the Torres Strait region; that’s what underpins our friendship which has grown increasingly close over the years in
the studio, performing and touring in our musicmaking.” Steady, Steady: The life and music of Seaman Dan is compulsive reading about one of the Torres Strait’s iconic figures.
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Pearling, Thursday Island. at various locations throughout the Torres Strait. This photograph, showing
a pearl diver rigged up in the standard diving equipment of the time, dates from the early post war period.
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Referendums: It’s our choice By AARON SMITH REFERENDUMS have again come into the spotlight. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced during NAIDOC Week that, if his government was re-elected, it would ask the country to vote on whether Aborigines should be recognised in the Constitution. This follows the decision to have a referendum on another subject as well. When we vote for a new Federal Govern-
ment later this year, we will also be having our first referendum for 14 years. It will about whether we should recognise local government in the constitution. The Local Government Association suggest a ‘yes’ vote would remove legal uncertainty from federal funding given directly to local government. Of the $2.7 billion federal government provides to local governments annually, 80 per cent is channelled through State Gov-
ernments, while the remaining 20 per cent is given directly to local government. Under the current constitution, this 20 per cent of federal funding can be legally challenged. Two High Court decisions in the last three years has cast significant doubt on the federal government’s constitutional right to directly fund local government. TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela said that this referendum is about including the third tier
of government that is closest to the people, local government, in the Constitution. “It will simply ensure and remove the uncertainty surrounding the continuation of direct, federal funding for our community infrastructure. “This should hopefully dissolve unnecessary levels of bureaucracy (middle man) that administratively absorbs a lot of the funds,” Mayor Gela said. It will confirm, once and for all, the capacity
of the Commonwealth Government to fund local communities directly through their councils. The referendum was decided after a Bill was passed in the Senate on June 24 this year which received 179 out of 189
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votes in favour of the referendum. The question has been put to voters twice before - in 1974 and 1988 - but was rejected both times. In fact very few referendum questions are successfully passed in Australia. The association says recognition of local government in the constitution would allow funds to go straight from a federal to a local level, cutting out the middle-man of state government. The Prime Minister is set to announce the referendum will be held at the same time as the federal election - September 14. Referendum questions do not have a good history of success in Australia, with very few being carried. “We, TSIRC, provide a full range of services to our 15 island communities with very minimal direct funding from the Federal Government. If we were to receive more direct federal funding we
BP Bamaga servo gets a tourism boost VISITORS will get an extra special welcome to the Cape York community of Bamaga when a Federal Government grant helps develop tourism facilities. Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas said operators of the Bamaga BP, Bamaga Enterprises Ltd, would receive $57,165 to develop café-style dining facilities and a gift shop selling souvenirs and local indigenous art and artefacts. Senator McLucas said this funding was provided under round one of the Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund (TIRF). “This fund offers dollar-for-dollar matched funding of between $50,000-$250,000 to help tourism operators to increase the quality and range of visitor experiences in regional Australia,” she said. “The new café and a gift shop will be the ideal way to greet visitors and to give them an opportunity to pick up last-minute souvenirs when they make the trip home.” Online applications for Round 2 close on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Successful applicants are expected to be announced in October, 2013. Projects will be able to start from December, 2013, and must be completed by March, 2016. More information and a list of successful grants can be accessed at www.ret.gov.au/tirfgrants.
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would be able to address a lot more of the many challenges we face and value add on the level of services we provide to our constituents,” Mayor Gela said. “This is the very reason why local councils such as TSIRC need formal recognition as legitimate recipients of direct federal funding,” he said. Local government seeks an amendment of Section 96 of the Constitution so that it would read: “Parliament may grant financial assistance to any state or local government body formed by a law of a State on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit.” “Winning the September referendum is in the interests of every one of our communities,” Cr Gela said. “If you value local services and infrastructure, I encourage you to vote ‘yes’, for you, your families and your communities at the Referendum.”
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Native Title organisation review meeting held on Horn Island By AARON SMITH DELOITTE Access Economics met with PBC representatives from throughout the Torres Strait region on Wednesday July 10 at Horn Island Sports Stadium, to attend the NTRB and PBC Forum. The purpose of the native title organisations review is to consider the role and functions of NTRB and NTSPs and to make recommendations on whether changes are required. Deloitte Access Economics has been contracted by the Australian Government to undertake the review and is being assisted by a Reference Group, which has been established to provide comment and strategic direction. The Review Team is led by Dr Ric Simes and includes Bill Gray AM, Dr Jeff Harmer AO, Roland Breckwoldt and Deloitte staff. The review will be conducted and concluded during calendar year of 2013. Dr Ric Simes said: “There have been over 220 native title determinations already made, but as things are so different all around the country we have been travelling around talking to each group to ascertain what impediments they individually face.” “Since the Native Title Act was first formed in 1983, which first articulated the fundamental rights of Indigenous people, the government has been trying provide focus of this in a legal perspective. What we are now trying to do is make all this work on the ground. “One of the questions we have been asking is what do the stakeholders need from their representative bodies, such as the TSRA. “There has been a lot heated discussion but also a real willingness to
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NED DAVID participate and help build their futures.” PBC Chairman Ned David said: “What we need is a clear set of rules and a clear set of principles and the last thing we need to do is re-invent the wheel.” Other stake holders mentioned the need for future representative organisations to consider customary law, tribal structures, culture, family structures and for there to be more engagement between stakeholders. Other suggestions included forming a Land and Sea Council with representatives of all the PCBs that amalgamated roles of the TRSA and TSIRC. Each of the region’s 20 PBCs, who are represented by the TSRA Native Title Office, were invited to bring two delegates to attend the forum. The TSRA funded all the delegates to attend. The Review team is encouraging extensive public engagement and their findings will primarily be based on submissions made in response to a public discussion paper that was launched at the National Native Title Conference in Alice Springs in June 2013. The Review team’s success will depend in a large part on the strength of submissions, making it essential that interested parties engage in this process. Submissions can be made until September 30 2013, at: http://www. deloitteaccesseconomics.com.au/ native+title+review. Deloitte have released the discussion paper which can be found at: www.deloitteaccesseconomics.com.au/ native+title+review Torres News
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torres strait naidoc gala awards night By AARON SMITH THE Torres Strait Gala Awards Night was held on Thursday Island at the PKA Hall, Friday July 12. The MC was Gabriel Bani. Mr Milton Savage gave a welcome to country, “I welcome everyone and pay respects to the ancestors of everyone here,” he said. Torres Shire Council Mayor Pedro Stephen in his opening address said: “In these times when money is not as plentiful, we must learn to do more with less, and the recipients of these awards are a
testament to exactly that.” Guests enjoyed a great night’s entertainment, with dancers from Badu and music by reggae singer Ronny Pedro, the lead singer of Reggae Bliss. After a sumptuous feast of traditional island food, the awards were presented. Torres News would like to congratulate all the award winners for their contribution to the community, as well as the sponsors that made the evening possible. 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. AWARD WINNERS 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
Artist of the Year Ceferino Sabatino Community Event of the Year International Women’s Day Awards Dinner 2013 Community Tributes Award Argun Warriors Rugby League Team Mr Ted Aaron Mosby Mr Nicolas Thompson Mr Henry Gibson “Uncle Seaman Dan” Mrs Wassie Tardent Torres Strait NAIDOC Person of the Year Award Mrs Masie Mosby
Photos AARON SMITH APOLOGY Torres News wishes to apologise to the 2013 Torres Strait NAIDOC Award Winners, Ceferino Sabatino, Richard Bowie, Fayline Nakata and Keisi Bowie. In last week’s edition their names were not included in the winners’ list. That edition had been printed prior to the awards’ night and the names of all the winners were not available at the time of going to press. The Torres News apologies for any embarrassment which this omission may have caused.
ABOVE: The happy Mosby Family. BELOW: Miss Kantesha Takai with Maisy Shibosaki and Kelly Ball.
NAIDOC Ball King and Queen, Guyai Ware and Margie Kiwat
The Bani Family and friends who had an enjoyable evening.
The sponsors of Torres Strait NAIDOC Awards: Back (from left): Karen Sadler (JCU), Shikira Pedro (NAB), Guyai Ware (Sea Swift). Front (from left): Greg Kirk (Ports North), Jill Hainey (DATSIMA), Ian Copeland (IBIS), TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu Page 14 Torres News
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Welcome to Country by Mr Milton Savage
MC Gabriel Bani
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Mayor Pedro Stephen
Badu Island dancer.
Ronny Bani
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NAIDOC DAY CELEBRATIONS
By ALF WILSON HUNDREDS of Torres Strait Islanders were among thousands of men, women, youths and children who participated in a “Community March” on July 12 as part of NAIDOC celebrations in Townsville. Scores of Torres Strait Island flags were held by marchers. It was one of the biggest turnouts for a NAIDOC march in many years and included were students from local schools. They assembled at the corner of Hudson Street and Thuringowa Drive in the suburb of Kirwan at 9.30am and the march commenced at 10am.
ABOVE LEFT: The Torres Strait Islander flag during the march. ABOVE RIGHT: Children proudly carrying the Torres Strait flag. LEFT: From left: Moses Gizar, Wyatt Zaro, 7, Rex Zaro, 6, and Mary Yoelu all of Murray descent. BELOW LEFT: Ben Hankin from Rasmussen State School holds a small TSI flag. BELOW RIGHT: Former NRL footballer Milton Thaiday, of Darnley descent, with Vera Santo and Kade Day, 7.
Traffic was stopped by controllers as the marchers proceeded along Thuringowa Drive, one of the busiest roads in Townsville. Following the march a popular Deadly Day Out Family Fun Day was held at Pioneer Parklands, Riverway, near the banks of the fresh water reaches of idyllic Ross River. There was entertainment, live cultural performances, information stalls, free activities for teenagers, rides and amusements as well as food stall. Later a NAIDOC night dinner was held at Brother’s League’s Club starting at 7pm.
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NAIDOC honouring the Bark Petitions NAIDOC Week 2013 started on Sunday, July 7, with Reconciliation Australia paying respect to the creators of the Yirrkala bark petitions (left and right below) as pioneers in the struggle to have Aboriginal rights recognised by the Australian Parliament and broader community. Co-Chair Dr Tom Calma AO
said that fifty years ago the Yolngu Elders of North Eastern Arnhem Land created their famous bark petition and set in train the long process of social, legal and legislative change towards recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights which continues today. “All Australians are indebted to the courage and creativity of the Yolngu who fought to defend their homelands in the face of Government and mining industry refusal to recognise their rights,” said Dr Calma. “Their sophisticated strategy which included both a legal case before the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory and a direct bark petition appeal to the Australian Parliament, although immediately unsuccessful, was the fore-runner for the Mabo High Court decision three decades later which finally overturned the doctrine of terra nullius.”
“Faced with the imminent loss of large tracts of their land to bauxite miner Nabalco the Yolngu stood by their own law and established an important precedence when their petition, in the form of bark paintings, became the first traditional documents recognised by the Australian Parliament.”
CAIRNS’ NAIDOC DAY CELEBRATIONS
Artist starts ‘boomerang petition’ at Cairns NAIDOC march CAIRNS-based artist Norman Miller carried a large boomerang with the caption “No Racism in Constitution” during the NAIDOC march in Cairns on Friday, July 12. After the official opening by traditional owners with accompanying dancers, Mr Miller spoke passionately from the platform of the need for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the need to remove racism from the constitution. After the hosts signed the back of his “boomerang petition”, Mr Miller circulated among the crowd and filled the back with many signatures. He said it was in the spirit of the Yirrkala bark petition. Mr Miller said: “When the founders of the Australian consti-
tution came together, they left the Indigenous people out. “There was no recognition of prior occupation and custodianship of this land, no recognition of the rich culture and society within its borders, here since ancient times. “The 1967 referendum for constitutional change had the overwhelming support from the Australian people to have Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders counted in the census as people instead of plants and animals and gave the federal government control of Aboriginal affairs. “Now, 46 years on, we need to take the next step,” Mr Miller said. “An expert panel on the Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians released its report last year recommending the removal of sections 25
and 51 of the Constitution and recommending the inclusion of a new section 51A that recognizes that the continent and its islands now known as Australia were first occupied by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” Mr Miller said “It is proposed the constitution would then acknowledge ‘the continuing relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with their traditional lands and waters’ and respect ‘the continuing cultures, languages and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” Mr Miller plans to present the petition to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott who have both expressed bipartisan support for the proposed constitutional changes.
Large crowd attends NAIDOC festivities By BEL LUI NAIDOC Day in Cairns this month started with a march from Munro Martin Park to Fogarty Park Esplanade.
The entertainment continued throughout the day after the welcoming by the Traditional Elders. There were lots of stalls promoting their wares and sell-
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Norman Miller with the boomerang petition. Photo by Bel Lui
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COME AND HAVE YOUR SAY RESEARCHING RIGHT WAY: Ensuring good health research practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, researchers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and key stakeholders are invited to come along and have a say in how health research should be conducted in your community. The Lowitja Institute, in partnership with AIATSIS, is hosting a national round of community consultations to evaluate the following current guidelines on behalf of the National Health and Medical Research Council: • Values and Ethics: Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research • Keeping Research on Track: A guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about health research ethics These two documents aim to shape the way that health research is conducted in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. Help us make sure that they serve the needs of you and your community. We will be holding a community consultation on Monday, 5 August. We invite you to join us at the Port Kennedy Association: 64-66 Douglas Street, Thursday Island. The consultation will run from 9.30am to 1.30pm, and will include morning tea and a light lunch. Please register your attendance at http://www.lowitja.org.au/ nhmrc-research-ethics so that we can cater for all attendees. A survey will also be available through Lowitja.org.au. For more details about this project, please contact Ray Lovett at AIATSIS: ray.lovett@aiatsis.gov.au, or Mary Guthrie at the Lowitja Institute: mary.guthrie@lowitja.org.au
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NAIDOC Celebrations Malu Kiyay Ngurpay Lag This year for NAIDOC week, Malu Kiyay Ngurpay Lag Campus celebrated by decorating each classroom with winners for Most Colourful, Most Traditional and Most Creative. The students also participated in dancing, feasting, weaving, face painting and traditional cooking. The students, staff, family and friends all enjoyed this time together and it gave everyone a chance to brush up on their dancing skills!
Teacher Profile Teacher in Focus Gaye McKee
Poruma Ngurpay Lag My name is Gaye McKee and together with my husband Tim and our daughter Tia we have left our family home on the Sunshine Coast to further enhance our teaching skills at Tagai State College Poruma Ngurpay Lag. I have 20 years experience in Early Childhood teaching and I love teaching the Pre-Prep and Preps on Poruma. Our daughter Tia is a student in the Pre-Prep class and has made some wonderful friends on the Island. My husband Tim is teaching the year 4-7 class and is enjoying the challenge of teaching Primary school after having taught High school Art/Photography and PE for the last 30 years. Together as a family we welcome the change of living on a remote island and making new friends which we hope will be friends for life.
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ATTENDANCE REPORT Term 3, Week 1 Attendance Campuses that achieved 90% and above Dauan 95% St Pauls 92% Warraber 93%
Well Done! Dauan Ngurpay Lag, St Pauls Ngurpay Lag, and Warraber Ngurpay Lag for achieving 90% and above
Everyday Counts!
It is that time again! All students across Tagai who have 100% attendance from Term 2 will be eligible to go in the draw for a SPECIAL AWARD. This award is to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of the student and their family in honouring their commitment to attend school every day and reinforce our goal that ‘Everyday Counts.’ The worthy recipient ofthis award for Term 2 will be announced in the coming edition of the Torres News.
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Barry Maitie, Charlie (Peterson) Naawi, Samson Naawi, Desphina Tomsana, Ella Miller.
Every Day Counts… When parents expect children to be absent from any classroom activity, please contact your campus and inform staff of this absence. We want student attendance records to be accurate and authorised by parents.
Consistent attendance and participation at school are essential factors in achieving social and academic learning outcomes.
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Jovawn Bani, Olandi Bani, Talulah Amber, Obadiah Kris, Aaron Morseu, Bryce Whap, Winifred Coburn, Angelina Williams, Ryan Kris, Janasie Bani, Milliana Whap
Poruma Ngurpay Lag Tia McKee and Miciah Mosby
Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh Zane Ambar, Courtney Kirk, Isa Matthew, Uropi Kris, Melita Muhamed, Tarmika Laifoo, Velma David, Gilmore Bon, Micheal Bann, Daniel Mairu, Neil King, Scott Williams, Louis Dorante. Absent:Alista Joseph, Kimasu Sagigi, Gabreille Bani and Titom Ketchell.
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THURSDAY 25
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: Pig Barn: Nottinghamshire 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Wonders Of Life: Home - During the final episode, Professor Brian Cox considers what it is about our world that has made it a home and asks what ingredients are necessary to turn a tiny speck of rock in space into a living, vibrant planet. 9:30 The Grumpy Guide To The Eighties 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide: The Big Island 12:30 Wonders Of Life: Home 1:30 Movie: “Storm Over Wyoming” (PG) 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 18: West Perth Vs South Fremantle 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 Block Sky High Unlocked 8:30 The NRL Footy Show 10:30 Arrow: Burned - Oliver loses confidence in himself and tries to take a step back from his heroic adventures, but Laurel needs his help looking into a firefighter’s death. 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 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Rapid Fire” (M v,l,n) 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: Maddy’s friendship with Spencer is threatened by an unexpected twist. Bianca expects Heath to take her to the Principal’s Dinner. Pippa starts her first day at school. Then, Bianca’s nervous about facing the Principal’s Dinner alone. Zac tries to convince Heath to be there for Bianca. Meanwhile, Irene’s overworked and desperately needs support. 8:00 TBA 12:10 The Mindy Project 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico 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 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Factory: Supersized: Melt In The Mouth 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. His hanging was the first execution of an Australian in Southeast Asia since 1993. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Indie Sex: Censored 12:15 The Oberver Effect 1:15 Movie: “Hope” (M l,s,v,a) 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 26
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Lockie Leonard 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: Bath Lodge 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Vet School: Follows the lives of eight young hopefuls who share the lifelong dream of becoming a vet. New series 8:30 Broadchurch: Fingerprints at the murder scene lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a startling suspect in Danny’s murder. Meanwhile, Steve Connelly has a message for Beth. 9:20 Doc Martin: Martin and Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa, do not hit it off. Louisa rejects Martin’s medical advice for Molly’s naturalistic route, but with unfortunate consequences. 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:35 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It Special 11:45 Rage
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 Friday Night Football: North Queensland v Brisbane Broncos 9:30 Friday Night Football: Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos 11:30 Movie: “Cobra” (M v,l) 1:05 Movie: “Macbeth” (AV v,s,d) - It’s Shakespear meets “Underbelly” as the Bard’s immortal tragedy is re-told with a modern twist as the bloody drama is now set in Melbourne’s underworld. When Macbeth is told by witches that he will one day assume great power, he plots with his wife to kill his boss and take over the gang leadership but more blood will be split as all comes tumbling down. 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “First Shot” (M 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: 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 18: Essendon v Hawthorn - It’s a blockbuster from Etihad Stadium with both clubs desperately chasing down a top two spot and coveted home final. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Excited And Scared/ A Humiliating Business - Susan is forced to tell Mike about her provocative side job. Then, Bree learns a secret about Keith. What could it be? Bree is embarrassed to tell Keith that she is beginning to go through menopause. 2:00 House Calls To The Rescue 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Washington 2:00 Don Matteo: Behind The Curtain 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 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Breaking the Ice - Jonathan Dimbleby sets out to rediscover the close bond once shared by Britain and Russia as he explores 16,000 kilometres of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring countries. 8:35 The Story Of Science: What Is Out There? 9:40 As It Happened: The Men and the Machines That Beat Hitler 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Room In Rome” (MA n,s) - When Alba seduces Natasha in a bar, the two women agree to limit their passionate affair to a one-night encounter. However, as they begin to slowly reveal their true selves to each other, their lust is met with deeper emotions that open the door for what evolves into a poignant character study 1:05 Movie: “Time” (M l,s,a,v) In Korean. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 27
6:00 Rage 10:30 Fifty Shades Of Rage 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 The Bionic Vet 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Pony Express” (PG) 3:40 Movie: “Mohawk” (PG) 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: By The Pricking Of My Thumbs 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Man In The Tree - When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time? 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Dark Secrets - The reclusive life of elderly eccentrics William and Mary Bingham comes under scrutiny when a social services investigator is killed. And Barnaby’s wife Sarah arrives in Midsomer. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Fifty Shades Of Rage 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:30 Danoz 1:30 TBA 2:30 Movie: “Forever Young” (PG) 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway - India Special Part 2 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 7:30 Movie: “Journey To The Centre Of The Earth” (PG) A hunch and the defunding of his lab prompts geology professor Trevor Anderson, whose outrageous theories have made him a laughingstock in academia - to set off for Iceland in search of a portal to Earth’s core. 9:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 3” (M l,v) - Riggs & Murtaugh set their sights on bringing down a former LA police lieutenant turned black market weapons dealer with internal affairs sergeant, Lorna Cole catching Riggs’s eye along the way. 12:00 Movie: “Suspect Zero” (AV a,l,v) 1:55 Movie: “Main Event” (M l,s) 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Movie: “Space Buddies” (G) 2:00 TBA 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Gold Coast v Carlton 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Happy Endings 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Fremantle v Adelaide 11:00 TBA 12:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 Highlights 1:00 Desperate Housewives: Sorry Grateful - Gabrielle and Carlos invite the Sanchez’s to a Thanksgiving and learn some surprising news. 2:00 Desperate Housewives: Pleasant Little Kingdom - While Gabrielle devises a plan to keep grace in her life, Renee discloses a deep, dark secret to Susan. 3:00 Parking Wars 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopiing 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Do You Think It’s Alright 5:30 That ‘70s Show: Substitute
5:00 World News 1:00 Daphnis and Chloe 1:45 Nina Conti: Her Masters Voice 2:50 Simon Schama: Shakespear And Us: This England 4:00 Photo: Intimate Photography 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Rupert Everett 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: The Birth Of Industry 8:30 RocKwiz: Steve Kilbey/Sherry Rich/Hungry Kids of Hungary 9:30 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MAV v) - Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande. Winner of four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Director and Best Film. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. 11:40 Movie: “District B13” (MAV l,d,v) - In French. Set in the ghettos of Paris in the near future, a righteous punk and an undercover cop try to infiltrate a ruthless gang in order to defuse a stolen neutron bomb. Written and produced by Luc Besson of Fifth Element fame and showcasing the contemporary action sport of Parkour aka ‘free running’. 1:10 Shameless 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight 3:45 Dutch Super Cup 2013: AZ Alkmaar v Ajax
SUNDAY 28
SBS
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: Arundel 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Vet School 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 3:00 Typeface 4:00 Art Of Russia: Smashing The Mould 5:00 Deadly 60: South America 1 5:30 South Pacific: Ocean Of Volcanoes 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Kibbutzim? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: Model House 7:40 Grand Designs: Camden 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 First Footprints: The Great Flood; 18,000 To 5,000 Years Ago From eighteen thousand years ago, melting polar ice caps began drowning 25% of Greater Australia 10:25 Art Of America: What Lies Beneath 11:25 The Art Of The Steal 1:05 Malcom 2:30 Movie: “These Are The Damned” (PG) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Travel Oz
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 The Making Of The Great Gatsby 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Warriors v Brisbane Broncos 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 The Mentalist: Devil’s Cherry - A girl claiming to be Jane’s late daughter surfaces. Meanwhile, a diamond cutter’s homicide is investigated by the CBI. 10:30 CSI: Miami: By The Book - A maid with vampire bites on her neck is found hanging from a chandelier in an empty mansion on a remote island. The investigation reveals all of her blood has been drained. 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 Happy Endings 1:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 18: Port Adelaide Vs Brisbane 4:00 Footy Flashbacks 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 11:30 Fairly Legal: 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. 12:30 I Just Want My Pants Back 1:00 Special: The Maple Leaf Express 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
6:00 Weatherwatch 6:10 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:05 ADbc 5:35 Inspector Rex: Children On The Run 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings: Life 8:30 The Observer Effect: What are Australia’s mavericks, powerbrokers and celebrities really like? In an age where 30 second sound-bites and social media dominate our view of the world, host Ellen Fanning uses the news events 9:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 11:25 Movie: “Warchild” (MA l) - In German & Bosnian. The second part of acclaimed filmmaker Christian Wagner’s Balkan Blues Trilogy tells the story of a woman’s efforts to find her daughter ten years after the girl was relocated to Germany during the Bosnian war. 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 29
7 CENTRAL
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: Church 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The Snowmanotron 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: Exit Lines - After a drunken evening at a top country restaurant with Arnie Bancroft and Major Kassell, there is an accident involving Dalziel’s car. An elderly cyclist is knocked over and killed. But who was driving? 1:10 Movie: “Samson And Delilah” (PG) - Delilah, rejected by religious strong man Samson, cuts his hair and delivers him to his enemies 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 15: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 TBA 10:30 Person Of Interest: In Extremis - A medical luminary is poisoned, and Finch and Reese must work quickly to determine the toxin’s origin and find the attacker. Elsewhere, an informant gives the Internal Affairs Bureau pertinent information on Det. Fusco. 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “All The Winters That Have Been” (PG a) 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: Heath is upset Bianca went to the Principal’s dinner with Zac. Off the back of Spencer’s rejection, Sasha contemplates returning to Broken Hill. Maddy realises Spencer still has feelings for Sasha. Meanwhile, John has a rocky start to his new job at the diner. 7:30 TBA 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters: Patricia is at ‘breaking point’ as the unidentified intruder steps up his/her terrorising campaign. Katie is showing more than a passing interest in Terry. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Skin Deep 2:00 Science Under Attack 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Ocean Odyssey 5:30 Global Village: The Bush Judge 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Down and Dirty/Earthquake Survival 8:30 Pain, Pus and Poison: Pus - Dr Michael Mosley tells the extraordinary story of how scientists learnt to use the world around us to heal our bodies and conquer the common afflictions of pain, pus and poison. Diseases, like the Black Death and influenza, wiped out many millions around the globe. Nothing could stop these infections - until we discovered antibiotics. 9:30 Housos: Jailbreak 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Parachute of Healing 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Life And Times Of Tim: Hottest Babes on the Planet/Suck It Philly 12:00 Shorts On Screen: Peel 12:30 Dave In The Life 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 30
IMPARJA
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 Inside Incredible Athletes 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Windmill 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Sussan Ley & Bill Heffernan 8:30 New Tricks: Couldn’t Organise One 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: “The Collector” (M a,v) - A laid-back bank clerk whose prize possession is his butterfly collection falls for a student who wants nothing to do with him. 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 15: 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 Big Bang Theory: The 43 Peculiarity - Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny wrestle with jealousy in their relationship. 8:30 TBA 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: The Front” (M v) 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: Ricky warns Brax that he can’t save her and he needs to testify at her trial. Tamara dreads testifying in court because Casey will find out her memory is returning. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: When You Least Expect It 9:30 How I Met Your Mother: Something Old / Something New 10:30 Go On: Any Given Birthday / Videogame, Set, Match 11:30 Happy Endings: Brothas & Sisters 12:00 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Goes To Jersey Shore 12:30 Harry’s Practice 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 Good Life” (M l,n,s) 2:50 Daughters 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Hobetsu 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Carr 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The Killing: Denmark is the midst of a fiercely contested election race, set against the backdrop of the financial crisis. With ten days to go to the election, Detective Inspector Sarah Lund prepares to celebrate her 25th year in the police force. But her relative peace is shattered when body parts are found at Copenhagen dock only hours before a scheduled visit by the prime minister. (M s,l,v) 12:10 Shadow Billionaire DHL founder & billionaire Larry Hillblom seemed to have vanished into thin air when he failed to return from a routine flight in his vintage Seabee. Before he was officially declared dead, bar girls throughout Asia came forward claiming to have children by Larry and seeking a piece of his vast fortune. This program unravels the secretive life of this enigmatic and reclusive tycoon. (M a,l) 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 31
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:05 What Makes Me 10:20 The Prime Ministers National Treasures 10:25 Australia’s Prime Ministers 10:30 Homemade History 10:45 Behind The News Special 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: Towers 6:50 The Checkout: Snack Size: Trade Mags / Cadbury 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Hypothetical 8:30 Adam Hills Tonight 9:30 Wednesday Night Fever: The 100% topical live sketch comedy show where anything is possible, from viewer outrage and studio audience riots to outright attempts on the life of the entire cast. 10:00 The Hollowmen: Vulnerable To Attack 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:30 Movie: “Family Plot” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 17: North Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Parking Spot Escalation - Sheldon gets all revved up when the university reassigns his parking space to returning space traveller Wolowitz, and the resulting battle affects the entire gang. 8:30 Arrow 9:30 What’s Your Emergency? 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: At Risk” (M 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: As Ricky’s trial comes to a close she prepares to accept her fate. Tamara deals with her returning memories while on the stand. Casey prepares to testify, and has to decide whether to condemn or save Ricky. Meanwhile, Jett and VJ suspect Nina of stealing. 7:30 TBA 11:45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Lost On A Volcano - Texan businessman Dewey Gaedcke is on a trip of a lifetime, planning a vacation for the super-wealthy in sun-drenched Hawaii. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Voice of Los Nevados 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Elephant Whisperer - Thailand’s Sangduen Chailert (known as Lek) is on a mission to save the Asian elephant in her native country. This documentary looks at the plight of the Asian elephant, as it goes from being a widely used domestic animal, to a burden on modernising communities. 8:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 9:30 The Killing 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “R” (MAV s,l,v,a) - This Danish film delves into the violent reality of prison life like few others have dared. Rune, a cocky young hood and recent arrival at a maximum security prison, struggles to comes to terms with his new existence at the bottom of the pecking order. 12:55 Movie: “In Mum’s Head” (M d,n,s,l) 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 158
SUDOKU No. 158
Your Lucky
Stars
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may feel that everyone is treating you as their servant! Don’t allow yourself to be pushed into doing jobs which are not your responsibility. Romance. Your partner may be trying to arrange something you are not comfortable with. Fortunately, you will soon work out what is really happening.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A few unexpected upheavals could threaten to spoil the good atmosphere at home. The solution is right in front of you. Romance. A chance to get away with your partner is closer than you think. You may need to be spontaneous in the coming week if you want this to work.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
FOR KIDS
You will be able to get a great deal done this week, so long as you steer clear of arguments. A petty dispute may slow you down. Romance. The rather difficult aspect between the Moon and Mercury may make communications with your partner a little strained. Things will improve!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may not be getting all the attention that you need, but don’t feel that you have been forgotten. You will be remembered! Romance. A call from out of the blue may cheer you up. This person will want to talk for ages, but you will be glad that they phoned. Could there be more to this call?
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person that you met socially this week will eventually become a good friend. It may be a little difficult to get to know them at first, however. Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A colleague who has been irritating you must be dealt with as sensitively as possible. Try to find out the reason for this person’s hostile attitude. Romance. Your partner may be behaving a little strangely at the moment. Try to find out what is going on before making any accusations.
FINDWORD No. 158 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Be honest. If you admit that something you have been asked to do is a little beyond your capabilities, no one will mind. Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than about other, more important things. Rearrange your priorities before the end of the week.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
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You must avoid getting into a situation in which another person tries to control you. They may not have your best interests at heart. Romance. Don’t get wrapped up in your own thoughts this week. Your partner will be upset if you keep them at length. Open up to them and you’ll feel better.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You may be surprised about something that happens to you this week. What you make of the situation is up to you. There is no way to prepare for what is to come. Romance. Planned quiet time at home may not end up quite as placidly as it began! Are you ready for a wild weekend?
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Unfortunately, your job may be a little taxing this week. A burst of energy will help you to get everything out of the way and give yourself time to relax. Romance. This would be an excellent time to think about building a nest-egg for the future. Your partner can contribute to this as well.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.
– Vince Lombardi
SOLUTIONS No. 158
Recent events may have taken you by surprise. Try to adapt as much as you can. You may feel you are on the losing end at times. Romance. Don’t let your partner be too critical. You have been working hard and need some more support. Voice your needs and they’ll be met.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Something you did recently has impressed your colleagues. However, there are others who also deserve to be complimented for their work. Romance. An accidental remark may have had more truth in it than you realise. Now that it has been brought to light, be sure to talk more about it.
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For more information or to book a stall contact the Port Kennedy office on (07) 4069 2306
Public Notice The Torres Strait–Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service advises that, until further notice, the Injinoo, Umagico, Seisia and New Mapoon Primary Health Centres will be open for half days from 8am to 12:30pm daily Monday to Friday. When these centres are closed, please contact Bamaga Primary Health Centre on 4069 3200 for further assistance. In an emergency, please call 000. Bamaga Hospital also can be contacted on 4069 3166, or proceed directly to Bamaga Hospital.
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Late of Weipa passed away peacefully at the Cairns Base Hospital July 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Peter Patrick Ahmat (deceased). Dearly beloved mother of Peter, Raymond & Sindy, Patrick, Dianne & Meshek, Michelle & David, Robert. Grandmother (Nanna) of Tolowa, Dennis, PJ, Marley, Leeroy, Jackson, Takara, Alvina, David Janusz and Pharrell. Her funeral service will be held in Weipa on Friday, July 26, 2013. Viewing will be between 9am and 10am at the family home followed by the service at St Joseph Catholic church at 10:30am and dinner at the family home at 6pm. The Burial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11am on Yupungathi country at Pennefather River followed by light refreshment and dinner.
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Formal teaching qualifications Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) Adult Literacy or TESOL qualification Current LLN or English as Second language teaching experience
The person will be employed under the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2010. The positions will be based on Thursday Island although regular travel to other island locations may be required. View the Position Description at www.thelearningworkshop.com.au Applications close Monday, July 22, 2013.
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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following expected ongoing vacancy:
Senior Project Officer Fisheries Program
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*Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Senior Project Officer for the Fisheries Program plays an important role in the development and coordination of Fisheries Program activities that align with the Torres Strait Development Plan. The Senior Project Officer is responsible, under the leadership of the Project Manager, for providing support and advice to the Program Manager, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson and for leading the Administration Support Officer within the Program. TSRA accommodation will be available for this position, with rental contributions calculated according to salary range Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created.
How to apply:
• Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE***
Closing date for applications is cob 2 August 2013.
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• Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications.
TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
Podiatrist - Senior
Allied Health Services, Thursday Island Hospital, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service. Remuneration value up to $113 433 p.a., comprising salary between $92 393 - $99 418 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties / Abilities: Deliver a specialist clinical podiatry service to all clients across the area with a particular focus on ‘high risk foot’ problems. High risk foot problems are particularly relevant for clients with chronic disease - those diagnosed with amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and gross foot deformities. Accommodation and access to the Remote Area Incentive Package is available. Enquiries: Robyn Glynn 0467 730 409. Job Ad Reference: H13TO07229 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Friday, 2 August 2013.
You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
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Information Services Manager Corporate Services EL 1 (P/N T00048) *SALARY RANGE $92,995 - $113,150 P/A
*Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Information Services Manager leads and manages the delivery of all services relating to the access and delivery of TSRA’s information and, its enabling technology.
TSRA accommodation will be available for this position, with rental contributions calculated according to salary range Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 40690 700
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Torres Strait students show their true colours TORRES Strait Islanders and Australian Aboriginal graduating from James Cook University are now entitled to wear a Cultural Sash that identifies their cultural heritage at Graduation or formal academic ceremonies. These sashes are handed out at a dedicated ceremony 35 minutes prior to Graduation, are placed around the wearer’s neck and worn over the gown. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff who have graduated from JCU are also entitled to wear their sash at Graduation and formal academic ceremonies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff who have obtained their degree from another University are not entitled to wear the JCU sashes.
Broadcasters secure funds
INDIGENOUS broadcasters in Cairns and Cape York will be able to remain on air thanks to $787,000 in Federal Government funding. Bumma Bippera Media which is based in Cairns will receive $285,000 to put towards its radio station while six Aboriginal Shire Councils will each receive $15,000 to support their stations. Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media will receive $325,000 to provide training, technical and operational support for 12 licenced Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services in Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Broadcasting services which will benefit are based in: Aurukun, Doomadgee, Hope Vale, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Mapoon, Mornington Island, Napranum, Pormpuraaw, Wujal Wujal, Northern Peninsula Area Bamaga. The Federal Government’s Indigenous Broadcasting Program: Ensures the broadcasting needs of remote communities are addressed; Supports the production and broadcasting of local Indigenous content; Assists the development of the Indigenous communications sector; Provides employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information about the Indigenous Broadcasting Program and the organisations that will receive funding visit: www.dbcde.gov.au/ radio/indigenous
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The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following expected non-ongoing vacancy for 18 months:
The Information Services Manager operates under limited direction and provides leadership of all information management (IM) and information and communication technology (ICT) functions. The Information Services Manager maintains a strong relationship with the senior management team, to develop strategies for the delivery of services and solutions which in turn enable TSRA’s programs to achieve their objectives. With an internally managed computing environment, the role requires the understanding of a broad range of enterprise computing systems, in addition to the management of TSRA’s electronic and paper information. The Information Services team is a small and dynamic team that multi-tasks, undertakes challenging and diverse work and operates in a supportive and friendly environment.
Occupational Therapist – Senior
Allied Health Services, Thursday Island Hospital, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service. Remuneration value up to $113 433 p.a., comprising salary between $92 393 - $99 418 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties / Abilities: Deliver a senior occupational therapy service within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Torres Strait - Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service (TSNPHHS) organisational goals and within a framework of comprehensive Primary Health Care. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Enquiries: Robyn Glynn (07) 4030 6010. Job Ad Reference: H13TO07307 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 July 2013.
The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region.
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***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob 9 August 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Chris de Mamiel on Tel: (07) 40690 700 Note: • Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and if applicable, formal qualifications. TSRA is committed to “Closing the Gap” and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
live longer A 20-year US study of married life has found that couples who do not argue are more likely to stay healthy and live longer than those who regularly have rows. Researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah followed nearly 1700 married adults, measuring their physical health and responses to regular surveys on arguments, happiness and quality of life. Money and the in-laws were subjects most likely to cause arguments. The researchers found that the more couples argued, the worse their general health. Happy couples were more likely to cook and eat healthier meals together, would sleep better if less stressed as well as encourage each other to give up bad habits such as smoking. “This study also shows happy marriages have a preventative component that keeps you in good health over the years,” lead researcher Rick Miller said. “The implication is that marital conflict is a risk factor for poor health. Couples that fight or argue frequently should get professional help to reduce their conflict because it is affecting their health.” His findings were published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.Previous studies link unhappy marriages with depression, anxiety, eating badly, smoking and not sleeping properly. Torres News
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Bill and Cathy are sailing through life
By AARON SMITH CANADIANS co-captains Bill and Cathy Norrie have stopped in to Horn Island for some supplies as well as some R and R. They are sailing their way around the world and are currently passing through Torres Strait. "The people of the Pacific are so friendly. "Everywhere we go we are greeted warmly and with smiles. "We have just sailed up from New Caledonia and Vanuatu which was amazing and we have had no problem
negotiating the Great Barrier Reef or Torres Strait. "The southerly Trade winds have given us beautiful sailing conditions," Cathy said. But it has not all been smooth sailing. "When we left NZ for Vanuatu in April we hit a weather trough with very high winds, some 38-40kts on the nose, and we had to heave to for 24 hours. "Also Cathy just could not seem to get her sea legs and was very ill the whole way to Vanuatu," Bill said. Cathy and Bill first met in the 1970's then again in 2005 and were married
LEFT: Cathy and Bill Norrie. ABOVE: The 37-foot SV Terrwyn. to build up our sailing funds again," soon after. Bill had always wanted to sail Cathy said. Bill is an anaesthesiologist and around the world, so he taught himself Cathy is a retired teacher-librarian how to sail. Cathy had some childhood experi- consultant. They are now sailing their 37-foot ence sailing, but never thought she Pacific Seacraft Crealock, called SV would circumnavigate the globe. They set off from Victoria, British Terrwyn to PNG, Darwin, Cocos Colombia in Canada back in 2011 and Keeling, across the Indian Ocean to sailed down to New Zealand via French Rodriguez, Mauritius, Reunion then Polynesia, the Society Islands, Nuie, across the Mozambique Channel to Richards Bay through the "Cape of Palmerston Atoll and Tonga. They then left their boat in New Storms" to Capetown. Zealand and returned to home in They will then return to Canada to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. work and again build up the sailing "Bill needed to go back to work funds to return and sail across the
There’s always room for dessert
FOR years I have joked that I have two stomachs, From the Kitchen one for savoury foods and a second that always has room for dessert, no matter how full the first one is. This wondrous dessert miracle actually has a physiological explanation. Apparently sugar stimulates a reflex that expands the stomach. Great news for those who like their after dinner dessert, even if it’s not so good for the waist line. But even a good dessert can be enjoyed in moderation. Here’s one of my favourite recipes: Croissant and Raspberry Pudding 4 whole eggs with Ross Fairleigh 2 egg yolks 500ml milk 100 grams sugar ¼ vanilla bean or 3ml vanilla essence 24 frozen raspberries 3 small croissants If using vanilla bean, slice open and scrape seeds out and add seeds and pod to the milk. Bring to the boil then cool to lukewarm. Remove the vanilla pod. Whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth, pour the milk into the egg mix and whisk again. Slice the croissants into small pieces and add to the milk, egg mix. Let this mixture sit for 20 minutes to allow the croissants to swell and absorb the liquid. Preheat your oven to 140oc (Fan forced) or 155oc for a conventional oven. Pour the mixture into small pudding moulds (Coffee cups work well) and add the raspberries. Place the puddings in a water bath with the water half way up the moulds. Bake for around 30 minutes or until the custard is firmly set. You can eat them straight away or cool then reheat in the microwave. I always enjoy with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will make four generous servings. Page 24 Torres News 22 - 28 July 2013
Atlantic to the Caribbean and South America at the end of the year. Bill has bought himself a heavy duty fishing rod and is hoping to catch some game fish as they cross though Torres Strait. He has already landed some big tuna, but he has his eye on getting a marlin. "It's been smooth sailing so far, but I am a bit nervous about getting to Cape Town, there is some dangerous water ahead of us, the worst may be yet to come," she said. To follow their adventure checkout their blog: http://www.sailblogs.com/ member/williamnorrie
Business as usual: Politics and the media IT has been business as usual in Australian politics but there is a strange feeling in the air. Polies banging on about how wonderful they are, and how weak/dishonest/stupid/incompetent or whatever their opponents are but somehow, it just does not matter anymore. There is nothing anyone can do or say that is not put into the shade by the big question - when will the election be? Who knows? Kevin Weasel is keeping his own counsel, presumably looking for a date that would give Labor a little help. Tony Ears professes to want it tomorrow, but the polls make it clear that the guaranteed winning combination would be the LNP led by - yes, you guessed - Kevin Weasel. Tony is at serious risk of harvesting all the discord and negativity he has been sowing but hopes people will vote for him anyway, even if they have to hold their noses while they do. In the meantime, here is a cautionary tale about the way our news is distorted. Clive Palmer (pictured right), the heavy weight who wants to play in the Canberra sandpit. He has earned the enmity of
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the establishment and, as a result, has been having a very, very hard time in the media. Do an internet search of the news, and there are no positive An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment stories about him upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. and his new party. None at all. He even wants to increase Now that is strange, because his salary to match President no-one is that bad. If you study his Obama’s. party platform and his speeches, Sounds pretty bad to me, but he is quite presentable. you will search in vain for a The fact that he has no negative story about him in the background of past political main stream press. I failures makes him look shiny Instead, the Oberführer is and attractive, so why the relent- praised because he is ‘going to less negativity from the press? I sort out this mess’. suspect some murky manipulation Sometimes I feel like a mushby the old guard. room; kept in the dark and fed Contrast his coverage with on . . . that of Oberführer Capmbell Newman. Here is a polie who has taken time out from firing every Queenslander he can get away with, to give parliamentarians an obscene pay rise.
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Rousing finale to Hoops season By JESSICA SAXTON ANOTHER fantastic night of sport in the NPA, with the NPA Hoops Basketball Grand finals held on Thursday, July 11, at Reginald Sebasio Regional Hall in Bamaga. The night certainly was a showcase of local sporting talent. The NPA Basketball competition runs solely on the dedication of volunteers, and the good will of the teams involved.
In such a remote region, we have limited resources and training, but our local sporting enthusiasts have over come this to host the NPA Hoops competitions that have been successfully running since 2012. Last year a group of concerned community members came together with an idea to host a local sporting competition to promote healthy lifestyles, community pride and sportsmanship. The support they got from the NPA communities was overwhelming. It
was the first time a regional basketball competition had been held here in over a decade. The popularity of the sport continued, and the NPA Basketball Association Committee members decided to run a year-long basketball competition. NPA Hoops Grand Final results: MEN ALLEY OOPS 36 d GONSKI 24 LADIES HORNETS 15 d WEST END GURLZ 13
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Tipsters show hot form TIPSTERS were in red-hot form during the State-of-Origin shortened round 18 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition. A total of 21 tipsters got all four matches played correct, while a further 14 correctly forecast three of the four winners. Due to a change of printing dates caused by the Cairns Show Holiday last week, the third and deciding State-of-Origin match had not been completed by the time the Torres News went to press. BigBalaBurger (4 correct) and TI Turkey (4) continue their neck-and-neck contest at the top of the ladder with 96 correct.
They have maintained their three-win gap to Mr Spiggot (4) on 93, with a further one back to Jooty (4) and Mugai 87 (4) on 92. KPP (4) and BJ Danger (4) are on 91, two ahead of a large group of six on 89 - Gilligan 1 (3), Kingtutt (3), Tipper Tonon (4), Mariner (4), Denis Hill (4) and Marakai (4). 88: Mark Hutton (4), beaniebuzza (4) 87: Willy (4), 86 (3). 86: Sarah Finnemore (3), Leon Whittaker (3), TiNell (4), Marro (3), VooDoo Magic (3). 85: Rayns (2), Tigrrrr (2), Seahorse (3). 83: Kamiel (4).
82: Maggie Hill (4). 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.
And the winners were . . .
Robert Lui with students from Rasmussen School.
Lui helps school attendance
Deddeyal Gammaz, winners of the ladies’ competition at the 2013 Island-of-Origin at Badu. Photo Tito Burns.
Police commend behaviour at Island-of-Origin POLICE have commended the spectators at the recent Island of Origin Rugby League carnival on Badu. The police vessel, the William Conroy and Customs drug detection dogs were present during the championship but no
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arrests were made. Senior Sargent Jamie Horn, from Thursday Island Police Station, said: “It was a good week and I’m glad to say we have no incidents to report from the finals, people were pretty well behaved.
NRL Tipping Competition *PLEASE NOTE: Due to the State of Origin game on Wednesday night and this issue going to press early, Tipster Leader board results will be given up to and including Monday games only.
LEADERS AFTER ROUND 18
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“We have however had a couple of search and rescues due to the high winds we have been experiencing.” Snr Sgt Horn urged all boaters to exercise extreme caution in windy conditions.
TORRES Strait Islander football star Robert Lui, who plays halfback for the North Queensland Cowboys, visited Rasmussen State School recently to deliver prizes to one of the most-successful classes so far in the inaugural ‘Try for 5!’ program. The Cowboys, the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs (DATSIMA) and BHP Billiton Cannington have partnered with five Townsville primary schools which experience higher than normal student absentee rates to deliver Try for 5! over a 10-week period. It ran in term two and is running in term three (22 July-23 August). The pilot program is measuring the effectiveness of engaging with a national sporting brand and sporting stars to assist in reducing the number of students who don’t turn up to school each day. On a weekly basis, classes in each school are competing against each other to improve their class attendances and win Cowboys merchandise, while each school is competing against each other to win the overall prize - two tickets for each student to the Cowboys’ home game against Wests Tigers in round 26. “It’s great to see we’re getting positive results from the program and the kids are embracing being at school because ensuring you receive a proper education is one of the most important things you can do. “I know I used to love coming to school.”
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Name BigBalaBurger TI Turkey Mr Spiggot Jooti Mugai87 KPP BJ Danger Gilligan1 Mariner Tipper Tonon
Total Score Total Margin 96 174 96 192 93 222 92 205 92 229 91 189 91 202 89 173 89 184 89 203
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AFL’s Gold Coast Suns CEO Travis Auld, along with players Michael Rischitelli and Jack Martin, have travelled to Bamaga and Thursday Island to spend three days with communities in the Cape. They were delivering the No Boundaries program with staff from AFL Cape York. Now in its third year, the program is supported by the AFL and Gold Coast and uses Australian Football as the vehicle to encourage and reward attendance at school, community participation, leadership development and promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle for young boys and girls from the region. They had a kick with students from Tagai Secondary
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School and Sacred Heart on the Tagai Sports Oval. Jack Martin said: “This is my first time in Torres Strait and it’s been a great experience to get up here. “I realise this is rugby league territory, but the kids seem to love ALF too. “There’s a lot of talent being displayed so hopefully they can get a team together in the future.” Michael Rischitelli said: “I didn’t know what to expect up here, but the kids just have a lot of natural ability. It’s just about having fun, even if getting an AFL team going may be a slow process.” Travis Auld said: “Kids up here just love sport. “We are about encouraging kids to healthy and active and to eat well, as well as staying in school. Sports act as a great vehicle for doing that.”
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From left:Jack Martin, Travis Auld and Michael Rischitelli.
TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour
MONDAY, JULY 22 – SUNDAY, JULY 28
TIDE SPEED – Hammond Rock
While the Torres News takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide Diary is correct, the Torres News accepts no resposibility for its accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.
MONDAY, JULY 22 – SUNDAY, JULY 28
Mon 22 Tue 23
Wed 24 Thur 25 Fri 26
Sat 27
Sun 28
Mon 22
Time 0014 0737 1228 1847
Time 0136 0905 1350 2008
Time Ht 0327 2.38 1217 1.08 2055 2.18
Time Ht 0124 1.86 0820 2.04 1351 1.09 2134 2.49
Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum
Ht 3.44 0.44 1.88 1.07
Time 0056 0820 1309 1927
Ht 3.44 0.49 1.86 1.15
MOON PHASES
Ht 3.34 0.60 1.80 1.30
NEW MOON Wed. Aug 7. Time: 07.51
Time 0215 0952 1434 1642
Ht 3.12 0.77 1.71 1.44
Time 0253 1051 2003 2214
FIRST QUARTER Wed. Aug. 14. Time: 20.56
Ht 2.79 0.95 1.86 1.78
FULL MOON Tues. Jul 23. Time: 04.15
LAST QUARTER Tues. Jul 30. Time: 03.43
Tue 23
Time Time Rate Time
Wed 24
Time Rate Time
0230 0515 3.9 0016 0750 1139 -7.5 0321 0609 1518 1812 5.2 0847 1231 2115 1609 1903 2206
Thur 25
Time Rate Time
-5.0 0108 -5.4 4.4 0413 0702 4.7 0507 -8.0 0942 1324 -8.2 1037 5.6 1700 1954 5.7 1752 2257 2346
Fri 26
Time Rate Time
0200 0756 1416 2045
Sat 27
Time Rate Time
-5.6 0252 -5.5 0037 4.8 0602 0851 4.5 0703 -7.9 1133 1511 -7.3 1233 5.5 1846 2138 4.9 1945
Torres News
Sun 28
Time Rate Time
0347 0949 1609 2234
-5.3 0129 4.1 0810 -6.3 1338 4.2 2049
Time Rate
0446 1054 1713 2334
-4.9 3.5 -5.3 3.4
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Central Islands Cluster teams win volleyball comp. By MATILDA LOBAN CLUSTER volleyball teams travelled and participated in a weekend carnival on Horn Island on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14. Hosted by the Torres Strait
Northern Peninsula Area Volleyball Committee (TSNPA), the event aimed to select a representative team for ladies and men. The event was a success and involved teams from Inner Islands, Central Islands and NPA, and involved a two round-robin compe-
tition before finals to assist selectors in their team choice. The finals were won by both Mens’ and Ladies’ Central Islands Cluster teams defeating both Inner Islands Mens’ and ladies’ teams two sets straight. Overall the mini carnival was a
success and a great opportunity for players to mingle and continue to lift their standard of play. Many thanks to the organisers and support network of people who made the weekend a success. Special thanks to Chris Hodgman Cairns Official, McDonalds
Charter Boats, BLT, Torres Shire Council, HI Volleyball Committee and community and especially TI Volleyball community. The representative team is now preparing to attend the Cairns Cup in August; we wish them all the best.
Central v Inner Islands teams who met in the final of the ladies (above) and men (below).
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