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29 July - 4 August 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1076 • $2.00 inc. GST

A cultural milestone

Dancers shake a leg at Gab Titui opening celebrations. Wabunaw Geth Dance Team (above and bottom right), Saiba’s Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team (top right), Iama’s Thaiwa Dance Team (middle right). More on pages 2, 12, 13, 21 and 24.

Gala Re-Opening

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Gab Titui re-opening, a cultural milestone By AARON SMITH THE long-awaited reopening of the Gab Titui Cultural Centre was held last week on Thursday Island in a breath-taking display of culture, art, dance and great enthusiasm. Bishop Tolowa Nona started the celebrations, praising the life-time work of the late Ephraim Bani, who was a champion of Torres Strait Islander culture. Milton Savage, spokesperson for the Kaurareg Nation, said in his Welcome to Country: "It is vital we have centres like this to maintain our culture and ensure it can be passed down from our ancestors to us." Quoting the film, The Last Samari, Mr Savage said: "Today we wear western clothing but we must not forget who we are and where we have come from." Chairman of the TSRA Joseph Elu read a letter from MP Jenny Macklin, Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform: "Gab Titui is essential to closing the gap and reflects the progress being made and of the deep and rich culture in this region." One of the most-passionate speeches

came from Jeff Waia, of the Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team, from Saibai: "The land, sea and air is entwined in our culture, but it is all at threat from global warming as the seas rise. "It is happening right now, Saibai is sinking and if that happens our culture becomes meaningless. "The world of the Torres Strait Islanders goes beyond the digital one of today; it is timeless, but when a baby is born, the new generation, we must ensure that culture survives." Mr Waia compared Torres Strait Islander dancing to a Bruce Lee film: "It has fire, is fierce and needs fitness. It is high energy-based, its power, power, power." Queensland MP David Kempton, Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs and the Member for Cook, said: "The Torres Strait is unique as it is beautiful and this centre is important in preserving this culture." MP Warren Enstch said: "It does us proud to see such wonderful performances and representations of the Torres Strait culture." Mr Enstch also read out a letter from Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.

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Leaders’ anger at PNG asylum seeker deal Interests:

First of all it must be recognised that this is an open border up here day and night, so it is possible they could pass through this area. - Cr Ron Enosa. By AARON SMITH TORRES Strait leaders have fiercely criticised Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s arrangement to permanently relocate asylum seekers to PNG who arrive to Australia by boat, with TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela describing it as “bloody ridiculous”. TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu said: “This policy has brought the problem even closer to us and the government did not even consult with leaders in the region. “The first we heard about it was when everyone else did in the media.” Mayor of the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council (TSIRC) Fred Gela said: “I don’t think Kevin Rudd has understood not only the complexities involved with this policy but that he is fully aware of some the other arrangements that have been in place up here for some time.” “Some 26,000 people hit the shores of just Saibai every year and not all of those entries are legal. “Look at how close some of our communities are to the PNG border, it’s only about 10 minutes in a tinny. “We might as well start

drawing up maps in a state of readiness to give to asylum seekers showing them the way to George Street.” TSRIC Cr Joel Gaiden, from Dauan, said: “As we are so close to PNG, there probably will be refugees coming across to Dauan, Saibai and Boigu with this policy.” TSRIC Cr Ron Enosa, from Saibai Island, said: “First of all it must be recognised that this is an open border up here day and night, so it is possible they could pass through this area.” Mr Rudd admitted this was a hard-line decision in a joint press conference with PNG Prime Minister in Brisbane on July 19. Mr Rudd described it as a new resettlement arrangement between Australia and Papua New Guinea. “From now on, any asylum seeker who arrives in Australia by boat will have no chance of being settled in Australia as refugees. “Asylum seekers taken to Christmas Island will be sent to Manus and elsewhere in Papua New Guinea for assessment of their refugee status. “If they are found to be genuine refugees

The first we heard about it was when everyone else did in the media. - TSRA Chair Joseph Elu.

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TWO men aboard a boat from Saibia were found safe and well after being reported missing on Saturday, July 20. It was one of five vessels to leave Saibai about 2pm on that day which was heading to Yorke Island when they were struck by a storm. After the storm passed it was discovered one of the boats was missing, so the four other boats

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Photo courtesy of SBS. they will be resettled in Papua New Guinea, an emerging economy with a strong future; a robust democracy which is also a signatory to the United Nations Refugees Convention. Even though under current International Law, refugees are within their rights to request asylum, the prospect of being re-directed to PNG is one that Mr Rudd is hoping will put people off arriving to Australia by boat. This policy has been condemned by the Greens as inhuman and by the Opposition as a grab for votes. Recent polls suggest it may be working. Mayor Gela said: “The treaty arrangement that’s

in place between the Torres Strait and PNG, is to a certain degree is being abused, like an open door policy. “This is an issue we have been trying to deal with for quite some time and with little success. Now the Australian Government is introducing a policy, with the shake of a hand, to establish asylum seekers in PNG? “It’s absolutely bloody ridiculous.” Federal MP for Leichardt and Shadow Whip Warren Enstch said to the Torres News: “The first thing the government should have done is speak to the leaders up here and the front line agencies, but instead the they made this announcement without speaking to anybody.”

Mr Enstch said if the Opposition wins the next election they would adopt a policy of turning back boats that enter Australian waters. “We would examine their vessels for sea worthiness and check that they were adequately stocked with provisions and fuel, but we would not let them enter Australia, the Americans have been doing this for years. “Of those that do come to Australia, they would only be issued with temporary protection visas but would not be able to obtain permanent residency or citizenship,” Mr Enstch said. Cr Enosa said: “There needs to be transparency between the Federal Government and us here in

Two missing sailors found near Yorke Island By AARON SMITH

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continued on to Yorke Island and waited for them. When the vessel failed to return at 10pm the alarm was raised and emergency services conducted a search using a fixed wing aircraft and a helicopter from Horn Island. Around 9.20am on Sunday July 21, emergency services located the overdue vessel from the air, about nine nautical miles West of Yorke Island, which they arrived at safely shortly

after. The missing vessel, with two men onboard, had spent the night at Arden Islet on Rennel Island after regaining their bearings after the storm. “It was a only a 15 minute storm, but it was enough to make them a bit disorientated. “They had headed in the wrong direction and lost the other four boats. When they saw a land mark the knew they were going the wrong way, so they set

up camp for the night,” Police Inspector David Lacey said. “As they were part of the support team that had escorted the recent kitesurfing expedition across Torres Strait, we knew they were well provisioned with good supplies of food and water and had all the correct safety gear, which lessened our concern for their safety,” he said. Both the men on board are safe and well.

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6th GAB TITUI INDIGENOUS ART AWARDS

‘Very high’ level of quality By AARON SMITH THE JUDGES of this year’s awards, Leo Akee, Mariana Babia and Brenda Croft from the National Gallery of Australia, all said that the level of quality of all the applicants was very high.

Mariana Babia said that ‘judging’ was a western concept and that all the artists in the Torres Strait should be commended for keeping their culture alive and strong. Brenda Croft confirmed an artwork by Wassie Tardent has been purchased by the National Gallery of Australia.

6th Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award winners The winner for the 6th Gab Titui Art Award was Tom Stephen. Runner-up: Angela Toronbeek. Billy Missi Award : Weldon Matasia Best Craft Work: Wasie Tardent National Museum of Australia History through Art Award: George Nona Best Craft Cultural Artefact: Torrence Gizu Best Work on Canvas: Ceferino Sabatino Best Secondary Student Work: Latisha Majid Best Work on Paper: Florence Gutchen

Highly Commended Vincent Babia Joseph Banu John Sailor Gabey Gordon Hammond Tony Harry Michael Mosby Laurie Nona Ella Rose Savage Maria Ware Commended Nathan Bob Emma Gela Rosabel Gela Robert Meddy Kaigey Harry Lui Dennis Newie Anita Nakata Andrew Passi

ABOVE: Wassie Tardent receives the Best Craft Award BELOW: Ella Rose accepts the Best Work on Paper Award on behalf of Florence Gutchen ABOVE: Torrenece Gizu receives the Best Craft Cultural Artefact Award. ABOVE RIGHT: George Nona receives the National Museum of Australia History through Art Award. ABOVE: Tom Stephen receives the Gab Titui Art Award from TSRA Chair Joseph Elu. BELOW: Judges Mariana Babia, Brenda Croft and Leo Akee with Joseph Elu.

Angela Torenbeek receives the Gab Titui Runner-Up Award.

Weldon Matasia receives the Billy Missi Award.

ABOVE: Latisha Majid receives the Best Secondary Student Work Award. BELOW: Ceferino Sabatino receives the Best Work on Canvas Award.

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Closer links between Police and Torres Strait Islands By JANE TANSWELL, Cross Cultural Liaison Officer, Qld Police

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THE Queensland Police Service is looking forward to establishing closer links in the outer Islands of the Torres Straits. Inspector David Lacey, of the Torres Strait Patrol Group. said: “As of October 1, 2013. Community Police Officers employed by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) will transition over to the

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NAIDOC was celebrated on Horn Island last week at Tagai School and was well attended by students, Elders, Queensland Police and as well as other guests. Milton Savage conducted a Welcome to Country, where he thanked NAIDOC and the community. “We say ‘no’ to racism and discrimination and ‘yes’ to recognition, respect, unity, harmony and balance. We are all one unique people in this land,” he said.

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Wigness. Inspector Mosby is a long-serving member of the community police and is well respected and acknowledged as a community leader not just by those in the Torres Straits but by members of the Queensland Police Service. “We discussed many of the policing and community safety issues in the island communities and I look forward to working together with these officers in the future”. On Warraber Island Inspector

After an opening prayer from Elder Uncle John Whop, MC Leo Akee spoke of the history of NAIDOC. “In the early 1940’s this used to be a day of mourning and was held the day before Australia Day. But today we enjoy many benefits of the work of our freedom fighter forefathers,” he said. There was a lot of entertainment for the children, including music by Ben Doolah and Reggae Bliss and many activities such as colouring in, hand painting, print making, soccer with Council-

lor Ted Nai and IBIS’s Bruce Ranga, ALF with Dane Eaton and basketball with Taipans star,Kerry Williams. The kids then sat down to a barbeque lunch. Student Steven Baragud said: “NAIDOC is important because when we grow up we will be part of it.” Gil Hainey from DATSIMA said: “While recognising while we have come a long way, we still have a long way to go. That’s why its important to focus on the children as they will carry the journey forward.”

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Lacey met with Senior Sergeant Fred Larry, another long-serving member of the TSIRC Community Police and at Badu Island he met with officers at the Badu Island Police Station. Visits to all the outer islands within the Torres Straits are firmly on Inspector Lacey’s agenda as is involvement by police in community events and activities. “It is only by engaging with the community and ascertaining their needs that we can improve our service delivery.”

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Queensland Police Service”. Inspector Lacey travelled to Masig Island on July 17 and Warraber and Badu Islands on July 19 to meet with community leaders and local community police to discuss the transition and any concerns for policing in the area. After being welcomed onto Masig Island by traditional owner PBC Chairman Francis Nai, Inspector Lacey met with Honorary Inspector Ted Mosby and community police officers Gabriel Nai and Julohn

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Kaurareg Elder Ester Young agreed that there was still a long way to go. “It’s good to see all the families and people come together and share our culture, but there are still some things to be done.” Police Inspector David Lacey said: “Children are the future and it’s great to see them involved today in helping build that future.” Paul Dai, Senior Police Liaison Officer on Horn Island said: “Things are slowly changing, but these events are lovely; it wakes everybody up.”

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An apology to the ‘Concerned Mothers of Muralag’ FIRST of all I must apologise to “Concerned Mothers of Muralag”, Torres News, 15-21 July 2013. It was not my intention to become offside with their thoughts and comments about the future of our idyllic paradise. I would have much more preferred an endorsement from them, but to clarify my original letters. I am referring to the Minutes of the Torres Shire Council. Feb. 2013 File 1-031-007 Min 13/02/6 specifically about water and sewage funding for POW Is. “That Council endorse the following priority projects for consideration under the MIP5 grant funding round:

Prince of Wales water supply and reticulation Prince of Wales and Horn Is. waste and recycling facilities” No doubt to implement water and sewage services to Muralug there will be a pipeline and the need for power. All readers of that issue of the Torres News would have no doubt also noticed on page 13 an advertisement from Ergon Energy announcing an increase to Electricity prices as of 1 July, 2013. Pick up any paper on any day of the week and you will read about the financial hardship and cost of living pressures being endured by the Families of Australia on

struggle-street. You claim in your letter that you wish to join these ranks “that the majority of Australian residents enjoy”. This Australian lifestyle you dream of is far from enjoyable by any stretch of the imagination. Maybe our existence as a community was better served and guaranteed under an Administrator as we seem to have an elected Council that ceases to listen to the majority of the people especially those in the Parish of Muralug that made an effort to support a written contribution to the Torres Shire Council Community Plan 2011 - 2030. Torres Shire Council describes

POW on its website as: “A number of families live on Prince of Wales Island, however the island does not have established facilities for electricity, water, waste and sewerage. Most rely on power generators to supply electricity, water tanks for clean water, and a daily pick up by contractors to collect and dispose of refuse in the temporary landfill on the island.” For some light entertainment may I suggest the “concerned Mothers” listen to the song “Big Yellow Taxi”, listen closely to the words, they have a strong message. Be very careful what you wish for! Jon Wren

Drumming up support for healthier relationships Simon Faulkner. Sculpture at Gab Titui.

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AUGUST Fri 2. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 9. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Sat 10. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Thu 15. Japanese Ancestral Honour Celebration, Venue TBA Fri 16. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Tue 20. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Fri 23. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 23 - Sun 25. St Teresa’s College Abergowrie 80th anniversary celebrations, 4780 8300 Sat 24. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Mon 26 - 30. Human rights and advocacy training Sat 31. Uniting Church Fete, 114 Douglas St Sat 31. Wongai Ball, The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Parents & Friends Association

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Sat 14. Federal election Tue 17. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Fri 20. Multicultural Show Day, Anzac Park, shire holiday Sat 21. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon

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

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Ben Barsa, Joseph Tapim, Moses Kaigey, Jerry Mene, Laurie Nona, Albert Rubu, Kalapi Nomoa, Kuppy Takai Resek, Byron Crowley and Aiden Don enjoy DRUMBEAT workshop. delivering a three day program to By AARON SMITH train facilitators. As well as recruits from DRUMMING up support for better communication and healthier Thursday Island, people from relationships has never been so Darnley and Erub also undertook much fun, as some residents of the training. “The program has grown from Thursday Island found out. DRUMBEAT (Discovering just me doing it to 3000 facilitators Relationships Using Music, around the world,” he said. The program was funded by Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes and Thoughts), is an early intervention Tagai College and the drums strategy to prevent and increase re- were donated by the Tim Fairfax silience to drug and alcohol. Using Foundation. Dorothy Hogan, Manager of had drumming, participants build social skills, increase self esteem Tagai Student Support Services, and develop healthy relationships said: “We are hoping to develop the program in Torres Strait and by by making music together. “It allows people with com- training local facilitators we aim to munication issues to make build the program here. Facilitator Workshop: Back row to front row, left to right: Peo “As music is so central to Nona (Darnley), Thomas Pedro (Qld Police), Margie Cowley (Tagai connections, have fun and learn to trust,” Simon Faulkner said, Islander culture we thought this College), Ina Apuita (Tagai College), Raymond Misi (Badu), Paul program would be a great way Tapau (Thursday Island), Urimah Lowatta (Badu), Macapele Savage Manager of DRUMBEAT. Simon, who has delivered this to get students engaged and help (Tagai College), Sally Evelyn (Tagai College), Fiona Crouch (Qld program to indigenous communi- them build strong positive relation- Health), Heidi Eastcott (Tagai College), Dorothy Hogan (Tagai ties in Australia, New Zealand ships.” College), Ellen Mills (Thursday Island), Taum Nona (Tagai College, Continued Page 9 >> Simon Faulkner (DRUMBEAT), Lisa Nona (Horn Island) and the USA was on Thursday

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Dauan Island still without a jetty DAUAN Island which has been without a jetty for months will have to wait a little bit longer, as the pontoon is overdue to arrive at the island. Cr Joel Gaiden said: “We still have no jetty. "We are still waiting for the pontoon to be shipped up from Cairns. "It was supposed to be here by July 9, but that date has been and gone. "We are not sure why it has been delayed.”

A tough day of training and work for the VMR By CYNTHIA BUNNELL THE Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) on Thursday Island hit the water this month to carry out some training with some of their members. The guys carried out some manoeuvres and safety drills at Horn Island. They did a run down to Entrance Island carrying on to Seisia and had to contend with pretty rough conditions. The VMR then proceeded to the Tip and a couple of them went ashore where they were met with some enthusiastic tourists who thought they were a border patrol. These tourists also thought York and Eborac Islands were PNG. The team returned to Thursday Island exhausted after a long day in trying conditions. The fun didn’t stop there though. About 11:15pm that same night a SAR (Search and Rescue) activation was received from a vessel south of

ABOVE: Safety drill on Horn Island. RIGHT: Cleaning the boat after training Prince of Wales. It was a tough enough being on the seas in the daylight and the boat’s bow went under water at one stage and took on a lot of water, but the team managed to keep dry. At about 02:30am a call was received that the vessel and all on board had made landfall safely. Our boat made it back to Thursday Island at around 03:30am. By the time everything was tucked away and the guys crawled into bed around 04:30am.

White balloons to fight child abuse TORRES Strait Islanders are invited to join hundreds of schools, councils and organisations around Australia to help raise awareness and funds for victims of child sexual assault, as the countdown begins for Bravehearts annual White Balloon Day on September 6. The Australia-wide event is a key fixture during National Child Protection Week. With funds raised going toward education, prevention and counselling programs. Residents are encouraged to show their support and join the rest of the country in raising awareness and helping Bravehearts to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child by participating in local White Balloon Day events, or registering themselves as volunteers. Government research shows 1 in 5 Australian children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday - or 59,000 annually. For more information go to: http://www.whiteballoonday.com.au/

Drumming up support << From Page 8 Tagai College has committed to a three-year program, where DRUMBEAT will return each year to train more facilitators and conduct workshops. “It really draws on primal instincts and uses social learning. It is particularly effective for indigenous students in a school setting. A number of research studies show it helps increase school attendance by 30 per cent and reduce detentions by 30 per cent,” said Simon.

Rock lobster fishery gets a grip on lifestyle/livelihood

ABOVE: Workshop presentation. RIGHT: Torres Strait fisherman with TRL. LEFT: CSIRO team at work. SCIENTISTS have been working with the Torres Strait tropical rock lobster fishery (TRL) to find ways to protect lobster stocks as well as the fishery's social and cultural traditions. They have interviewed communities and used this information to find out how different ways of managing the fishery would affect lobster stocks and the fishing community. Leader of the research, Dr Eva Plaganyi of CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship, says small-scale fisheries such as the TRL fishery employ 38 million people worldwide. "For the Indigenous communities that these fisheries support, balancing cultural and lifestyle factors can be just as important as balancing profit and sustainability," Dr Plaganyi says.

"Community interviews along with other information can be used to show which management options are likely to work best overall." The scientists linked information about the lobsters with economic information (such as profit) and social information (such as the number of fishers). Predictions of what might happen to future catches, profits and social and cultural factors under different management options (such as having a community quota, competitive quota or quota for individual fishers) are made using a computer generated fishery 'model'. "The model shows us what impact these different types of management could have on lobster stocks and the amount of money fishers get for their catch," Dr Plaganyi says.

"It then shows what might happen to the numbers of fishers in each sector and how fishers would feel about each management option. For example, is it seen as fair and does it conflict with island custom? Dr Plaganyi says the research is particularly important for the TRL fishery because it is bound by a treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea that spells out the social objectives of the fishery and protects traditional fishing practices and the livelihoods of the fishers. CSIRO has been doing research in the Torres Strait for a long time with the 25th annual lobster survey being completed this year. This research was funded by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority

and CSIRO. CSIRO scientists will present the results of this research at the Australia Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) building at 2 pm on Tuesday 6 August. Any-

one who is interested can come along to ask the researchers questions. Further enquiries please contact: Dr Eva Plaganyi, Email: eva.plaganyilloyd@csiro.au.

CSIRO scientists will present the results of the Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery research at the Australia Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Pearls building at 2pm on Tuesday, August 6. Anyone who is interested can come along to ask the researchers questions. Further enquiries please contact AFMA: (07) 4069 1990 Torres News

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Horn Island boys find the Spirit of Adventure By DAVID YOUNG Acting Senior Constable of Horn Island Police AFTER the success of the previous trips, I organised another COBY camp in Northern NSW near Mount Warning. The course is called the

COBY (Cultural Outward Bound Youth Pathways) course and is designed specifically for young Aboriginal/ Islander youth aged 15 to 18 years. Youth with a limited or no criminal background are eligible to attend and is intended to be an intervention course to identify

youth who could, if given the opportunity, direct their life into positive pursuits. Garo Henry, Tommy Solomon and Morris Rattler from Horn Island, joined 10 other boys, on an adventure of a lifetime, from May 24 till June 3. Unable to find a the final needed mentor, I

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on top of the pole then “launching” themselves off to catch a trapeze bar all along attached from behind with a safety line.I am proud to say the Torres Strait boys were the only group to all complete the challenge. We then packed our packs with supplies and hiked 6km up to Mebbin Springs. Working in teams the boys made their first camp cooked meal. Day 4 - Mon 27th May: Making brekkie for themselves the boys then hiked 5km to “Big Ben” a 30 metre tall tree climb activity with safety lines. Again the ‘Torres Strait team’ led the way. We then hiked a further 7km into the Mebbin National Park and set up camp and shared a ghost story around the fire. Day 5 - Tuesday 28th May: We hiked 12km through the Mebbin National Park, onto the Mebbin Springs. After a short bus transfer we were dropped off at the entrance to Mt Jerusalem National Park and hiked a further 4km up hill to “Shirleys Pearl”. Despite the rain

setting up camp, we lifted spirits with a camp fire pizza. Day 6 - Wednesday 29th May: We spent the whole morning abseiling down an 18m cliff. After lunch we hiked 10km out of the Mt Jerusalem National Park and set up camp under the stunning volcanic plug called Mt Doughboy (Midginbil). Day 7 - Thursday 30th May: Waking up in fog was a new experience for the boys and after a short 1km walk we boarded the bus and travelled 3.5hrs west to the Clarence River Wilderness Lodge where we did a canoeing skills training session with our river guide. Day 8 - Friday 31st May: The first days paddle was 9km long with about 20 grade 1 and 2 rapids to negotiate and saw the Torres canoes victorious being the only group to stay dry and in their canoes. Day 9 - Saturday 1st June: We paddled 13km through about 20 rapids and again the Torres team all stayed dry. Day 10 - Sunday 2nd June: Another 13km pad-

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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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From left: A/S/Con David Young, Instuctor Geoff, Kyle Sullivan, Aaron Palmer, Jyle Shirvington, Jarod Duiker, Morris Rattler, Jaiden Davis, instructor “Scott” and instructor “Justin”. Middle: Malik Gadd, Thomas Solomon and PLO Gavin Waters. Front: Zach Oliver, Garo Henry and PLO Matthew Burns

Morris Rattler almost at the top of the “Leap of faith” dle to our pick up point at “Hootens Crossing”. We then bus transferred back to “base” where we had much needed showers and a celebration feast. After dinner we had our final reflection, debrief and presentations. Day 11 - Monday 3rd June: A 5.00am departure to get back home that afternoon with bags full of dirty washing and minds full of great memories. All up we covered about 90kms of which 45kms was hiking and 35kms was canoeing and had an awesome time on the way with a great group of boys. As I write this, the future of the camps with respect to funding and whether they are to continue is unknown. Now as a participant I have seen firsthand that these camps are a great way to build the self esteem of our young ones, build their confidence and open their eyes to what the world has on offer. Sure the results will differ from youth to youth but I believe all will take something from it. This would have to be one of the highlights of my career so far as a police officer. FAR LEFT: Tommy Solomon abseiling. ABOVE LEFT: Morris Rattler and Snr. Con Young. LEFT: Tommy Solomon and Garo Henry. BELOW: At camp.

TAGAI COLLEGE PARENT - TEACHER NIGHT TA G A I S e c o n d a r y had its Parent-Teacher interviews this month week at PKA Hall. With several new staff at the College, including their new Art

Teacher Jake Elliott, parents got to meet staff and discuss their child’s development. Jyn Ann Chandler, Head of Tagai Campus, said: “This is the third

year we have run the Parent and Teacher night outside the campus. “It’s a great way to engage more with the community and

connect with parents. It provides a great opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and greet and discuss their children’s learning.”

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Gab Titui

Cultural Centre

Gala Re-Opening Photos AARON SMITH

Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team

Thaiwa Dance Team

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Thaiwa Dance Team

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Gala Re-Opening Photos AARON SMITH Thaiwa Dance Team

Wabunaw Geth Dancers.

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DRUMBEAT

Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes and Thoughts has come to the Torres Strait. Holyoake’s Drumbeat facilitator, Simon Faulkner, worked for 3 days training Tagai staff from outer and inner islands as well as key representatives from Qld Health, Qld Police and Kaziw Meta.It was great having members from other departments and the community able to join us. Simon will be working with Tagai State College for 3 years to fully develop the Drumbeat program as a part of our social and emotional learnings. The explicit teaching of social & emotional skills in our classrooms will see teachers focus on the whole child - making sure that building trusting relationships is the key to expressing emotions and resolving problems with others. Honouring culture + building trust relationship + academic performance = service guarantee. Mina Big Eso to Simon, Holyoake Institute and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation for the donation of a set of the African djembe drums to Tagai State College.

Term 2 100% Student Attendance

Narupay Ngurpay Lag

Dauan Ngurpay Lag

Francis Aitken, Weilarni Daura, Jackson Ferris, Ethan Gibuma, Alion Guiga, Juanita Guise, Kevin Lui, Lesley Misick-Wigness, Andre Mola, Rico Mola, Kiesha Muckan, Tahira Muckan, Katherine Nawie, Ddeclan O’Brien, Kynan Race, Talisha Roberts, Morgan See Kee, Amryah Silver-Lovett, Hezekiah Tamwoy, Ayesha Tom, Joey Tom

Matilda Elu Alicia Binawe, Gibeon Mooka, Baia Asela, Kabai Binawel, Absent – Philana Elisala

Ugar Eruer Uteb Kenisha Matthew and Milo Pitt

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Kadhego Ngurpay Lag Leeroy Koiget, Narasi Jimmy, Micheal Dau, Adrianna Namaibai and Andrea Tabuai

Inroducing Torres Strait Hip Hop ‘To be involved in the Desert Pea Media project was one of the best experiences of my life and to think that this won’t be the last time is exciting! The Desert Pea Media mob were bright and fun to be working with and we thank them for making this music video come to life and filling it with our culture’. Pele Savage, Tagai Buway member 2013.

Who’s “Desert Pea Media?” Throughout Week One of this term, a very talented group of Tagai Secondary students had the privilege of working with the media production company, Desert Pea Media. Desert Pea Media are a non-profit organisation that works to facilitate media and arts programs within remote and isolated communities nationally and internationally. Our students had the pleasure of working with Desert Pea Media crew members ,Toby Finlayson, Joel Westlake and mentor, Aunty Gail Mabo, to create our very own Torres Strait flavoured hip hop track. Earlier in term 2, a series of auditions were held by the project coordinators, Mrs Deb Belyea and Ms Rachel Templeton, and the selected students then went on to participate in weekly workshops that included guests such as Pat Mau (Maupower) and cultural advisor, Adhi Dimple Bani, at the Language and Culture centre. Who’s the “Tagai Talent”?

ATTENDANCE REPORT Term 3, Week 2 Attendance Campuses that achieved 90% and above Erub

90%

Kubin

91%

Malu Kiyay

95%

Masig

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Ugar

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Well Done! 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.

Congratultaions Madeina David, Andrew Lui, Grace Mafi, Onice Matthew, Wilfred Mene, Noel Repu, Katura Samson, Pele Savage and Tyra Ware. The students worked tirelessly with Joel, Toby and Aunty Gail during the first week back to school in week one during which time they wrote, audio recorded and then filmed the clip over a five-day period. The students committed to long days working with the crew around Thursday Island and on location at Friday Island. Now, after such a massive labour of love an amazing film clip has been created by our students (who have since given themselves the name ‘Tagai Buway’) and the Desert Pea Crew. The clip titled, ‘Culture Remains (I am the Future)’ will be uploaded onto YouTube at a later date, however, a draft of the clip was previewed at the Gab Titui’s Short Film night on Wednesday the 23rd of July. This project proved to be a positive experience for our students as it worked to promote our traditional Torres Strait languages, showcased our amazing talents across the performing arts as well as allowing us to put the Torres Strait region on the map once it is uploaded to YouTube (remember to click on and add to the list of ‘views’). We hope that Tagai State College will continue to support such an amazing experience for many years to come and would like to extend a special thanks to the following: • Tagai Executive • Bala Pat Mau • Mr Richard Matthew and the Tagai Secondary traditional dancers • Traditional language advisors Alo Tapim, Dana Ober and Adhi Dimple Bani • Uncle Steve Hill • Uncle Mike Loban • Tagai Primary Campus • TSRA • See Hops Bakery for their many bread donations. Torres News

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Northern Peninsula Area State College News

2013 College Athletics Carnival

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Carnival Results and Champions HOUSE CHAMPIONS First Bowie on 1653; Second was Gelam on 1567; Third was Baidam on 1401 AGE CHAMPIONS Under 5 Boys – Born 2008&2009 Carson Mau Under 5 Girls – Born 2008&2009 Azmira Wasiu, Shamika Lui Under 6 Boys - Born 2007 Jiles Sam, Jack Strevens, Ronald Lifu, Zjaequaan Sebasio Under 6 Girls - Born 2007 Lequina Phineasa, Mardie Cook Under 7 Boys - Born 2006 Getano Lui, Emil Willie, Eric Bond Cottis Under 7 Girls - Born 2006 Ivy Solomon Under 8 Boys - Born 2005 Mace Arnold Under 8 Girls - Born 2005 Anjahlijay Atu Under 9 Boys - Born 2004 Alwyn Bond Under 9 Girls - Born 2004 Polly Namai Under 10 Boys - Born 2003 Gordon Pablo Under 10 Girls - Born 2003 Shanikka Bond Under 11 Boys - Born 2002 Samuel Jacob Under 11 Girls - Born 2002 Vilisi Wasiu Under 12 Boys - Born 2001 Lorenzo Whap Under 12 Girls - Born 2001 Tenisha Solomon Under 13 Boys - Born 2000 Lawrence Townson Under 13 Girls - Born 2000 Ujuaney Amey Under 14 Boys - Born 1999 Serge Elu Under 14 Girls - Born 1999 Tarzha Pascoe Under 15 Boys - Born 1998 Wilton Williams Under 15 Girls - Born 1998 Jeanette Bryden OPEN BOYS - Born 1997, 1996 &1995 Lindsay Mudu OPEN GIRLS - Born 1997, 1996 &1995 Lavinia Williams

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THURSDAY 01

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: Field House 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst: Graham Phillips looks at what ancient teeth reveal about our dental health and Ruben Meerman sounds out who is really doing the composing - musician or machine. 8:30 Ten Bucks A Litre: Dick Smith explores Australia’s options as the era of cheap and abundant energy is replaced by an age of scarcity and high cost. 9:30 The Grumpy Guide To Food 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Three Men Go To Scotland 12:30 Pilot Guides: Nigeria 1:30 Movie: “Road Agent” (G) 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 19: South Fremantle v East 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: Vendetta - Oliver trains the Huntress to be his ally, but Diggle disapproves and believes she can’t be trusted. Later, Helena’s thirst for revenge leads her to kill the head of the Triad. 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: “What If God Were The Sun?” (M 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: Casey proves to be a destructive influence on Maddy. John gets work as a handyman clearing out Leah’s house. Jett gets to the bottom of Nina and Jett’s feud. April gets off to an interesting start with the new doctor. Meanwhile, drowning in debt, John thinks it is time he and Jett left the Bay to find more work. 8:00 TBA 12:15 The Mindy Project 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: Thailand 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: Frozen 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Better Man 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Indie Sex: Teen Flicks 12:15 The Oberver Effect 1:20 Movie: “The Story Of My Life” (M l,s) In French. Raphaël, a novelist with writer’s block, has built a career out of ghostwriting autobiographies for celebrities. His life changes when he embarks on a book for a boorish football player, Kevin, whom he realises is dating Claire, an old flame from his university days. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 02

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 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: Coach House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Vet School: This week fifth year student Steph faces a heartbreaking scenario after they are called to a cat hoarder’s house. 8:30 Broadchurch: The possible evidence that was burning at sea has been recovered. Hardy is thrilled - it is a much needed breakthrough. 9:20 Doc Martin: Martin prepares to leave Portwenn for a new surgeon’s job in London and Pauline is feeling insecure about her future employment without him. 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:35 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It 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 TBA 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: Newcastle Knights Vs Brisbane Broncos 9:30 Friday Night Football: Penrith Panthers Vs Sydney Roosters 11:30 Movie: “New Jack City” (M v,s,d,l) - Nino Brown is an American success story. He’s rich, young, handsome, smart and prominent in his community. He’s also a big-time drug baron, a new-wave entrepreneur who’s found the ultimate cash crop... crack. Nino thinks he’s untouchable. He’s wrong, for a handful of street-smart cops are determined to bring him down. 1:30 Movie: “Sweeney 2” (M v) - Regan & Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent. 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: “Dreamgirls” (M d,l) 2:30 Surf Patrol 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 19: North Melbourne Vs Geelong - The Kangaroos need to grab a top scalp to prove themselves as a contender so this is a big test against the Cats. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Down The Block There’s A Riot / Assassins - Paul’s nefarious plan for Wisteria Lane is put into full effect. Juanita discovers Gaby’s secret, while Bree invites Keith to move in with her. Then, Tom is confronted about his past indiscretion with Renee. 2:00 Special: Mexico: Maya To Mariachis 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 Carla Cametti PD: To Have And To Hold 2:00 Don Matteo: Precious Cargo 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: Corsica 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Country Matters - Heading for the countryside south of Moscow, Jonathan visits the family estate of Leo Tolstoy, arguably the greatest of all Russian writers. 8:35 The Story Of Science: What Is The World Made Of? 9:40 As It Happened: The Men and the Machines That Beat Hitler 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Cashback” (MA n) - After a painful breakup, Ben develops insomnia. To kill time, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket, where his artistic imagination runs wild. 1:00 Movie: “The Price To Pay” (M s) In French. - Jean-Pierre has everything: career, wealth, a bourgeois existence. The one thing he lacks is the affection of his shopaholic wife. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 03

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer 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: “Northwest Stampede” (G) 3:15 Movie: “Magnificent Matador” (G) 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: Ordeal By Innocence 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Eye Of Apollo - When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon’s wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever. 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Mango Chicken Salad 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Echos Of The Dead - When a young woman is dressed like a bride and drowned in a bath, it triggers a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy. Could history be repeating itself? 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Rage: Guest Programmer 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 Direct 1:30 Movie: “Funny Farm” (PG l) 3:30 Movie: “Ocean Giants” (PG s) 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway - India Special Part 3 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 7:30 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Clubland” (MA s,l) 2:00 Movie: “The Holcroft Covenant” (M v,n,l) - Successful New York architect Noel Holcroft has lived his life harbouring a grim secret. His father was the notorious Nazi SS General, Heinrich Clausen, who perished amongst the rubble of Hitler’s crumbling Reich. When Holcroft discovers a letter left by his father informing him of a vast sum of money in a Swiss bank account, he decides to make amends for Hitler’s crimes against humanity and use the money for a good cause. 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 TBA 1:00 V8 Xtra 1:30 TBA 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 19: GWS Vs Melbourne 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Air Crash Investigation 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 19: Brisbane Vs St Kilda 10:30 Happy Endings: The Butterfly Effect Effect - Some people wait for the groundhog to signal the end of winter. Instead, the friends wait for Brad and Jane’s annual spring smackdown, their yearly blowout of a domestic squabble, to let them know when Max will come out of hibernation and when winter will end. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Rebound” (G) - When an unruly coach reluctantly accepts an offer to train a basketball team, he finds something he lost long ago: a love of the game. 2:00 Special: Mediterranean Magic 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Mahler 9: Lucerne Festival Orchestra 2:35 Piano Notes: Mozart, 12 Variations in C 2:50 Simon Schama: Shakespear And Us: Hollow Crowns 3:55 Photo: Altered Photography 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Monty Don 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: The Tudor Way 8:30 RocKwiz: Jens Lekman / Sophia Brous / Gurrumul 9:30 Movie: “Four Lions” (M s,a,l) - Tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce. Four Lions is a comic tour de force, which shows that - while terrorism is about ideology - it can also be about idiots. 11:25 Movie: “The Host” (M v,h,l) - In Korean. The highest grossing South Korean film of all time. A dysfunctional family fights to rescue their daughter snatched away by a huge, mutated amphibian monster. 1:30 Shameless 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 04

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: Portsmouth People 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 The Whitlams & The Sydney Symphony Orchestra 5:00 Deadly 60: Nepal 5:35 South Pacific: Strange Islands 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Girl Guides? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: Link House 7:40 Grand Designs: Isle Of Wight 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 First Footprints: The Biggest Estate: 9,000 Years Ago To 1788 - By now, people in Australia were learning to manipulate the available plants and animals to increase their food resources. 10:25 Soundtrack For A Revolution 11:45 Trumbo 1:20 Death In Brunswick 2:30 Pilot Guides: Barcelona 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 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 Broncos Insider 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Gold Coast Titans Vs Wests Tigers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 Underbelly: Squizzy: Squizzy Takes Charge - Squizzy starts a deadly turf war and becomes the undisputed king of Melbourne’s underworld. Dolly is heartbroken when Squizzy leaves her for a startstruck waitress. 9:30 The Mentalist: Red Sails In The Sunset - Jane thinks Lorelei will lead a trail to Red John if she’s no longer incarcerated, so he seeks Brett Stiles’ assistance in springing her from prison. 10:30 CSI: Miami: Friendly Fire 11:30 Southland: Heat 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 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 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 19: Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 9:30 Castle: Scared to Death / Vampire Weekend 11:30 Fairly Legal: Shattered - Determined to do right by a nurse accused of negligence and facing deportation, Kate digs deeper into the case between a retirement facility and one of its residents, and discovers something surprising. 12:30 I Just Want My Pants Back 1:00 Special: In The Wake Of The Vikings 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black: Sport Special 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:05 ADbc 5:35 Inspector Rex: Brudermord 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings 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. 11:30 Movie: “Sounds Of Sand” (MA v,a) - In French. Follows a sub-Saharan family’s journey across drought-stricken lands and war zones in search of water, and survival. A commanding European score blended with African orchestration creates a stirring atmosphere. 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 05

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: Medieval Mansion 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The Turbo Diner 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: Under World - The discovery of a man’s body in a deserted mine shaft throws a Yorkshire mining community into turmoil as it is forced to re-live some dark events from the past. 1:10 Movie: “Fort Apache” (G) - A demoted cavalry commander is sent to Fort Apache to fight Indians. 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 16: 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 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Stag Convergence 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Launch Acceleration 10:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Slip Tip - Caroline’s father, asks Caroline to go on a talk show to defend him when a former employee threatens to defame him in a tell-all book. 11:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Martha Stewart Have A Ball - Part 1 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: Innocence 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Seduced And Betrayed” (M 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: Ricky and Brax try to get through to Casey about his drinking. Roo is worried about Casey and Maddy’s friendship. Sally’s concerned she’s pushed Roo and Harvey out of their home. Meanwhile, April and Dex practice conflict resolution techniques to combat Bradley’s dislike of April. 7:30 TBA 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters: The intruder flees the scene and to Patricia’s utter frustration, her identification of him/her is not believed by the police. Andy and Lynn sort out their differences, and he enlists her help in ‘getting’ Wayne. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Back From The Dead 2:00 Do You See What I See? 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Titanic Townhouse 5:30 Global Village: Insect Traffiking 6:00 A Year At Kew 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Painting With Explosives / Bifurcated Boat 8:30 Pain, Pus and Poison: Poison - 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. Poisons in the natural world kill thousands of people every year. They attack our bodies, leading to a ‘short-circuit’. Yet some poisons are now being used to improve the way we look! Today the hunt is on for other poisons that can actually help to cure us. 9:30 Housos: Dazza The Bikie 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Maths Olympaid 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Life And Times Of Tim: Mugger / Cin City 12:00 Shorts On Screen: Dave’s Dead 12:35 Dave In The Life: Punter / Survivalist 1:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 06

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 Last Of The Independents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Reeds Windmill, Kent 6:55 Australian Encounters: Billy Hughes & Woodrow Wilson 1919 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Doug Cameron 8:30 New Tricks: Magic Majestic 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: August 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Witness For The Prosecution” (G) - An exceptional courtroom drama about a young man on trial for a wealthy widow’s murder after he suspiciously profits from her will. 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 16: 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 TBA 2:27 National News Interest Rate Decision 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 Big Brother 8:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 9:30 The Bible: Survival - The Jews are enslaved in Babylon; Daniel is thrown into the lions’ den, he must trust in his faith in God if he is to survive the ordeal; the Jews, after decades of enslavement, are allowed to return to Jerusalem. 10:30 The Mentalist: Black Cherry 11:30 Weeds: Fingers Only Meat Banquet 12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 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: “Going Underground” (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: Casey and Maddy’s friendship becomes increasingly destructive. Tamara faces her memories returning. Alf comes up with a new plan for Pippa. Meanwhile, April gets the chance to prove herself to Dr Bradley. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: In An Instant 9:30 TBA 11:30 Go On: Dinner Takes All 12:00 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Frank Reynolds’ Little Beauties 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: “Tired of Kissing Frogs” (M l,s) 2:45 Madagascar, a Journey Diary 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Calcutta Tramway 6:00 21st Century Railway 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? June Brown 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing: Following the kidnapping of Robert Zeuthen’s daughter Emilie, Copenhagen Police put every effort into tracking down the perpetrator and finding the little girl. 12:10 Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Narrated by Johnny Depp, this is a probing look into the life of gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. The film looks at the major touchstones in Thompson’s life, including his intense and ill-fated relationship with the Hell’s Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 07

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:05 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Water Tower, Congleton, Cheshire 6:50 The Checkout: Snack Size: Energy Crisis 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: House And Home 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: A Waste Of Energy 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:30 Movie: “Platoon” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 18: West Adelaide Vs Sturt 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 TBA 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 Big Brother 8:30 Arrow: Vertigo 9:30 Embarrassing Bodies: Luton - Dr Christian asks what a transistor radio, a light bulb, a tropical spider, a 12-inch salami and a complete tool set all have in common, as he warns of the dangers of inserting foreign objects into intimate places. 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies: Scarborough 11:30 20/20 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: “As Time Runs Out” (M a,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: Tamara realises she still loves Casey, but her feelings for Kyle have not changed. Harvey seeks to find a way to right his wrong with Sally and Pippa. Bianca struggles to get Heath excited about wedding planning. Meanwhile, Spencer and Sasha navigate their way around the rules of their newly resumed relationship. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: Nanny Dearest 9:30 The Mole 11:45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Lost In The Mayan Jungle 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: Door Of No Return 6:00 21st Century Railway 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Predators In Your Backyard: Across the world, scientists have been releasing top predators back into their old environments. In Yellowstone National Park, wolves have been reintroduced 70 years after they were exterminated in that area. 8:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 9:30 The Killing 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Bronson” (MAV l,n,v) - The notorious life of the UK’s ‘most violent prisoner’ serves as the subject of director Nicolas Winding Refn’s brutal biopic. Nineteen-year-old Michael Peterson, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office, ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson. 12:50 Movie: “Darling” (M d,n,s,l) / 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 159

SUDOKU No. 159

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LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A few unexpected upheavals could threaten to spoil the good atmosphere at home. The solution will be right in front of you. Don’t waste your time looking for it. Romance. You need to spend some time away from your partner this week. It’ll give you something to talk about later.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You will be able to get a great deal done this week, so long as you steer clear of arguments. A petty dispute at work may slow you down. Romance. The rather difﬁcult aspect between the Moon and Mercury may make communications with your partner uncomfortable and strained.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

FOR KIDS

You may not have gotten the recognition you deserved for a recent completed project, but remain conﬁdent in your work and you will be congratulated soon enough. Romance. A call from an old lover may cheer you up. This person will want to reminisce about all of your good times.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person that you met unexpectedly will eventually become a good friend. However, it may be a little difﬁcult to trust them at ﬁrst. Romance. A meeting with a person who is from a different cultural background than you will open your eyes to the options available to you.

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.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You need to be more modest with some of your friends. They may feel that you have become materialistic and it’s not ﬂattering. Romance. Your partner may feel closer to you than you do to them. Don’t worry if your feelings don’t match up at the moment. Everyone is different in relationships.

FINDWORD No. 159 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A friend will try to get you to do something that you may not be ready for. Think about their offer for the duration of the week and then admit your true feelings. Romance. Don’t get too wrapped up in the details of a travel suggestion from your partner. Allow them to plan the trip this time.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

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MUDDY RIVER

You may be upset to ﬁnd that a friend has recently taken advantage of you. Confront them about the issue so that you may move on from this. Romance. A double-date might not be a bad idea. Have familiar faces with you on an upcoming date will calm your nerves and let you be yourself.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Your job may be a little unpredictable at the moment. Early preparation will help you to be ready for any upcoming surprises. Pack you bag before morning and make a schedule. Romance. This would be an excellent time for you and your partner to think about building up a nest-egg.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Events this week may take you by surprise. Try to adapt as far as you can, even if you feel you are on a losing wicket at times. Romance. Your partner may secretly be jealous of a relationship you’ve developed with someone of the opposite sex. Reassure them that it’s only platonic.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Eighty percent of seccess is showing up.

– Woody Allen

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SOLUTIONS No. 159

An accidental remark may have had more truth in it than you realise. You don’t need to ask for clariﬁcation; especially if you agree with the comment. Romance. Something you did has impressed your partner. Let you skills be known a little at a time in order to keep them intrigued.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may feel that certain family members are taking advantage of your good fortune. Don’t be so generous with your belongings. Not everyone will take as good care of them as you do. Romance. Your partner may secretly be wishing you would change certain aspects of your character.

CLASSIFIEDS

WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! If you have a photo of a special occasion that you would like us to publish, we would love to see it! • New babies • Engagements • Weddings • Special functions • 21st Birthdays • Anniversaries • Festivals • School awards…

Just send us your happy snap, or if it is a very special occasion, our photographer could

Rescue Foster Adopt

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

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attend the event. *Photos are published free of charge. Port Kennedy Association

MINI MARKETS Come along and grab a bargain!

POSITIONS VACANT Teacher Aide – TA2 Thursday Island Secondary Campus (Reception Duties) Classification: Hours of Duty: Duties:

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Saturday, auGuSt 10, 2013 9.00am to 12.00pm port Kennedy Hall

TA002 (Casual or Temporary) 30 hrs per week Outlined in package

Torres sTraiT Co-operaTive soCieTy LTd

For more information or to book a stall contact the Port Kennedy office on (07) 4069 2306

PROPERTY MANAGER

Teacher Aide – TA2 Thursday Island Secondary Campus (Library Duties) Classification: Hours of Duty: Duties:

TA002 (Casual or Temporary) 30 hrs per week Outlined in package

Closing Date:

August 7, 2013

(Temporary Full Time, 3 Month Position) We are looking for a Casual Full-Time (37.5 hrs p/w) Property Manager to look after a rent roll of 44 properties.

Casual Cleaner / relief Cook required

Applicants must have or apply for a Blue Suitability Card (Commission for Children and Young People). Application packages are available at the Tagai State College Business Unit, 31 Hargrave Street, Thursday Island. (Old High School Site) Interested persons should apply in writing. Applications must address the selection criteria within the package and present a resume. Applications can be dropped off at the Business Unit or mailed to: Business Services Manager Tagai State College PO Box 1000 Thursday Island Q 4875

The right person must be able to work unsupervised in a small busy office, have great people and mediation skills, have knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and be very reliable. Knowledge of Property Management procedures will be an advantage (but some training will be provided).

Australian Reef Pilots is seeking a casual cleaner / relief cook to work 4 hours per day at their Pilot Station in John Street. • Candidate must be honest and reliable • Cleaning experience preferred • Can work unsupervised and flexible hours • Ability to cook for large group of up to 10 people • Immediate Start for suitable candidate

The position requires the Property Manager to collect and receipt rent, issue notices, upkeep rental and maintenance records and liaise with maintenance staff and trades-people. Interested? Please email or fax your resume with a cover letter stating your interest to:

For further details please contact Stewart Lamming on 0407 117 818 or (07) 4069 1570.

Fax: (07) 3036 6876 or email: torres.business@bigpond.com Closing date: August 30, 2013

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MACHINERY / TRACTORS

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10 Comport Street, Cairns Phone Dave, Paul or Kym

4050 7500

71 Lake Street, CAIRNS QLD 4870 Phone: 07 4041 2350 Fax: 07 4041 2420

Email: enquiries@inncairns.com.au Web Site: www.inncairns.com.au

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ROTARYCLUB CLUBMEETINGS MEETINGS TI TI ROTARY Thursday Island Thursday Island Rotary Rotary ClubClub Meets at 7am Meets at 7.00am Friday Morning Breakfast Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting Meeting at the Grand Hotel at Federal Hotel. Visitors Welcome. Visitors welcome! Inquiries 4069 1531 Inquiries 0438 747 853 TOMBSTONES

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Call us for our Best Rates. 6 McLeod Street Cairns Ph: (07) 4051 5050 Fax: (07) 4051 5161 www.midcity.com.au

BOAT CHARTER MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters)

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Available for day trips, camping trips, Charters to: Seisa, POW, Hammond, TI and other nearby islands.

Phone Vince: 0429 631 844

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ITEC Employment 102 Douglas Street Thursday Island, Queensland 4875

JOB SPOT

Outer Islands  Multi-Skilled Administration Officer  Childcare Group Leader  Community Police Officer  Home Helper

Inner Islands  General Labourer  Bus Driver  Administration Officer Relocation Vacancies  Rio Tinto Vacancies  Apprenticeships  Traineeships

CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10.30AM THURSDAY HEALTH & FITNESS OVERWEIGHT? “I’ve lost 20kg & 92cm overall in 11 weeks” Turbo-Charge your weight loss NOW! Phone Linda on 1800 671 375 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 non-ongoing positions:

Senior Ranger Islands: Boigu, Iama, Moa, Mer, Erub, Mabuiag Environmental Management Program

ITEC JOB SEEKERS* If there isn’t a job on the board that is in your field, come in for a chat and we can ring potential employers for you “Come and see our friendly staff, who can help you with your career goal’’ Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm week days PHONE: (07) 4090 3311 FAX: (07) 4090 3511 FREE CALL 1800 009 961

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT After 14 days from today an application for a grant of Probate of the Will dated 9 August 2001 of ROBERT JOHN MILLS late of 86 Douglas Street, Thursday Island in the State of Queensland, deceased will be made by DENNIS JOHN MILLS and NARELLE ANN SHARMA to the Supreme Court at Cairns. You may object to the grant by lodging a caveat in that registry. Any persons having a claim, whether as creditor or beneficiary or otherwise, in regard to the estate of the abovenamed deceased person, are hereby required to send in particulars of such claim to the Applicants’ Solicitors named below no later than six weeks from the date of the publication of this notice at the expiration of which time the Applicants as Executors to the will of the abovenamed deceased will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Applicants shall then have had notice.

Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated (MKS) is a community-based, not-forprofit incorporated association operating in Torres Strait. MKS delivers a range of programs and services to support women, children and families. It aims to build capacity in child and family support services to support provision of play groups, parenting and early

*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 Ranger will lead land, sea and cultural heritage management activities on traditional land and sea country and provide day to day supervision and guidance to the Rangers. The Senior Rangers activities will be guided by a specific Island Working on Country Plan (work program) which will be developed in consultation with RNTBCs, communities and other relevant stakeholders. TSRA accommodation is not available for this position. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Torres Strait housing market prior to applying for this position. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the ‘Racial Discrimination Act 1975’. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. 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 16 August 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Mark Anderson on Tel: (07) 4069 0736. Note: • Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications. TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.

The 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 non-ongoing positions:

Ranger Islands: Boigu, Iama, Moa, Mer, Erub, Badu, Mabuiag Environmental Management Program APS1 *SALARY RANGE $41,914 - $46,326 P/A

intervention services in outer island communities of the Torres Strait.

TSRA accommodation is not available for this position. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Torres Strait housing market prior to applying for this position.

Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated invites applications from suitably will build the capacity of community-based staff to deliver play groups and

The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the ‘Racial Discrimination Act 1975’. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity.

early intervention activity through training and consultations; to engage

How to apply:

qualified people for the position of Project Coordinator. The Coordinator

with parents and families in communities; to work with other community services to coordinate activities.

• Submit your Expression of Interest via 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

Note: This is a limited term position for up to 12 months; accommodation is not available, but options for travel and/or accommodation can be discussed. Secondments from other roles can be supported. Position Classification level 7.1 of the Social, communities, housing and disability services award 2010. Further details about the position and the application process can be obtained by contacting the Administration Officer on (07) 4069 1663 or by emailing admin@murakosker.org.au.

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Gala Re-Opening

Gab Titui arts, crafts, films and books

ABOVE: Drum-making workshop. BELOW: Jewellery making workshop.

Ailan Comb workshop.

Romina Fujii introduces the documentary film Ailan Kastom.

Betty Tekahika Mabo demonstrating weaving

ABOVE: Tagai students talk about their short film made with Desert Pea Media. BELOW: Screening of Ailan Kastom film launch.

Robert Meddy Kaigey making a sardine scoop hairpiece

Ceferino Sabatino learns about drum making Torres News 29 Jul - 4 Aug 2013 Page 21

NEWS

Inmates enjoy dancers during NAIDOC Week events

Correctional Services officer Drue Ross of Darnley descent. By ALF WILSON TORRES Strait Islander dancers received warm applause during NAIDOC Week celebrations at the Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre. Held on July 17, the Torres News was given permission to attend and more than 100 inmates enjoyed the celebrations. It is a condition of entry that the faces of the inmates are not published. Centre General Manager Andrew Pike said the Centre had women offenders from a wide area including some Torres Strait Islands. “Our area covers from Mackay to Mount Isa and the Northern Territory border and up to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands,” Mr Pike said. Guests were welcomed to country by Auntie Jenny Pryor on behalf of the

Bindal people and she also acknowledged the Wulgurukaba tribe. “We should celebrate our culture and who we are every day and not just during NAIDOC. We love you our sisters,” Mrs Pryor said. Centre Cultural Development Officer Dean Saunders said the celebrations were special. Torres Strait Islander dancers consisted of inmates of Boigu and Yam island descent. The Group has been visiting the Women’s Centre on a monthly basis for 15 years. Custodial Officers included Drue Ross of Darnley descent. At the entrance to the Centre Visitor’s Signing in area is a large sign acknowledging the Bindal and Wulgurukaba tribes.

Inmates who were the Torres Strait Islander dancers ready to perform.

Inmates at the NAIDOC celebrations in Townsville women’s prison.

Environmental Scientists welcomed to Country in the NPA By JESSICA SAXTON ENVIRONMENTAL Scientists from across Australia arrived in the NPA last week to work alongside NPA Indigenous Rangers, who will assist in on-Country with data collection. The team was welcomed to country by Injinoo Traditional Owners, Elders and Rangers with a smoking ceremony at Injinoo lookout. From their base camp just south of the Jardine River, Rangers and the team of Environmental Scientists will conduct wide surveys of the land area, sharing methods of data collection and project management. During their two-week visit to the region, they hope to assist rangers in sighting the endangered Jardine Turtle. This freshwater turtle, distinguishable by the red markings on its face and shell, has not been officially sighted for years and its unknown if the species still inhabits our region.

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Name BigBalaBurger TI Turkey Jooti Mugai87 KPP BJ Danger Tipper Tonon Denis Hill Marakai KINGTUTT

Total Score Total Margin 102 174 99 209 97 211 97 246 96 195 96 204 95 203 95 222 95 238 95 245

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BigBalaBurger opens up three-win break in tipping BigBalaBurger has surprisingly opened up a three-point lead after round 19 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/ IBIS NRL tipping competition. BigBalaBurger and TI Turkey were locked together on 96 after the weekend matches on round 18 and prior to State-of-Origin 3. However, BigbalaBurger scored five from the six games in round 18, but TI Turkey could manage only three. No one scored all six winners in round 19, with only four - Parra69, Likefishingmore, Tokyo Rose and Lee487 - predicting the Dragons’ upset win against the Rabbitohs. Thirteen tipped five winners. BigBalaBurger (5 correct) is on 102, ahead of TI Turkey (3) on 99. Jooti (4) and Mugai 87 (4) are next

in line on 97, with KPP (4) and BJ Danger (4) on 96. Grouped on 95 are Kingtutt (5), Tipper Tonon (5), Denis Hill (5) and Marakai (5). Mr Spiggot (0) dropped to 94, with Mariner (5). 93: Gilligan 1 (3), 86 (5), beaniebuzza (5). 92: Sarah Finnemore (5), Willy (4). 91: Mark Hutton (3), VooDoo Magic (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

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TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

MONDAY, JULY 29 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 04

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 29 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 04

Mon 29 Tue 30

Wed 31 Thur 01 Fri 02

Sat 03

Sun 04

Mon 29

Time 0450 0941 1456 2206

Time 0517 1123 1618 2247

Time Ht 0632 0.68 1212 1.70 1729 1.32 2339 2.98

Time Ht 0658 0.77 1209 1.63 1738 1.36

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

Ht 1.50 2.05 1.07 2.73

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Time 0458 1039 1542 2230

Ht 1.14 2.06 1.07 2.87

MOON PHASES

Ht 0.88 2.01 1.11 2.94

NEW MOON Wed. Aug 7. Time: 07.51

Time 0540 1156 1648 2301

Ht 0.72 1.92 1.19 2.98

Time 0605 1214 1712 2319

FIRST QUARTER Wed. Aug. 14. Time: 20.56

Ht 0.66 1.80 1.26 2.99

FULL MOON Wed. Aug 21. Time: 11.45

LAST QUARTER Tues. Jul 30. Time: 03.43

Tue 30

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Wed 31

Time Rate Time

0224 0551 -4.6 0041 0924 1207 3.0 0322 0701 1451 1824 -4.4 1043 1326 2200 1614 1942 2315

Thur 01

Time Rate Time

2.7 0150 2.3 0026 -4.4 0422 0812 -4.4 0521 2.7 1157 1444 2.7 1300 -3.7 1736 2058 -3.4 1847

Fri 02

Time Rate Time

0257 0916 1551 2202

2.0 -4.6 2.9 -3.3

0127 0615 1353 1945

Sat 03

Time Rate Time

0354 1011 1645 2255

2.0 0216 -4.8 0700 3.2 1437 -3.3 2030

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Sun 04

Time Rate Time

0441 1056 1730 2337

Time Rate

2.0 0255 0519 2.0 -4.9 0737 1133 -5.0 3.3 1515 1805 3.3 -3.3 2106

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Gab Titui Cultural Centre

Gala Re-Opening By AARON SMITH DURING the three days of Gab Titui’s Gala Reopening there were many activities enjoyed

by visitors. There was a film night showcasing a selection of short films made by Torres Strait Islander people.

A short film made with students of Tagai College, in conjunction with Desert Pea Media was particularly well received by audiences.

There was also the launch of the documentary film Ailan Kastom, that was introduced by Romina Fujii. There was also demonstrations and workshops of Islander arts and crafts including weaving, jewellery mak-

ing, mat making, sardine scoop hair pieces, drum making and Ailan comb making. Uncle Henry ‘Seaman’ Dan also launched his book - Steady Steady - The Life and Music of Seaman Dan - during the activities.

ABOVE: Uncle Seaman Dan’s book launch. RIGHT: Mat-making demonstrations. BELOW: School students make jewellery.

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The newly developed cultural maintenance exhibition Keriba Ad/ Ngoelmun Gidhal: Our Stories featured in the extended Ephraim Bani Gallery, making use of new museum quality display facilities to share culturally significant

artefacts chosen by the 20 communities of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. Local musicians Bob Kaige, Joey Tapau and Patrick Mau, closed the celebrations with a fine set of music. << More photos Page 21