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5 - 11 August 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1077 • $2.00 inc. GST Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Bryce AM AE TORRES STRAIT VISIT 2013
Governor-General enjoys Torres Strait culture Local icons mingle with Governor-General Uncle Seaman Dan signs a copy of his book for Governor-General Quentin Bryce with the support of Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen. Top left: Aunty Cessa Nakata presents Mrs Bryce with some of her handmade jewelery. Lower right: Mrs Bryce after she received a necklace from Wassie Tardent. Report and more photos on pages 10, 11 and 20 >>
New Thursday Island morgue ‘dead in the water’ By AARON SMITH SOME COMMUNITY members of Thursday Island are upset at
the location of the new morgue in the recently constructed Chronic Disease Centre at the Thursday Island Hospital.
The new mortuary is located on the ground floor of the building, with clinical and staff rooms above. Community and some hospital
staff concerns highlight that cultural beliefs do not allow Torres Strait Islander people to walk over the dead.
This includes walking over grave sites, but also walking on a floor in a building above a morgue. Continued Page 2 >>
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New Thursday Island morgue ‘dead in the water’ << From Page 1 Mr Milton Savage, spokesperson for the Kaurareg Nation, said: “From a traditional landowner’s perceptive, the Kaurareg Tribal Council was never formally consulted in the planning process of this building, only a couple of specific individuals of the Kaurareg Nation were spoken to. “We did not agree with the establishment of the building with the morgue inside it. “Traditionally speaking, its wrong. The dead should be housed in a separate building. Symbolically this sends a bad message. “With the introduction of western influences, such as junk food, smoking and alcohol into our communities, people now need to go to this new renal centre. “Then when these influences kill them, they go downstairs in the same building,” Mr Savage said. Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Ms Simone
Kolaric said that, in response to community concerns, a blessing was held on June 14, 2013, where church and community leaders blessed the new building and some traditional elders of the Kaurareg people then declared it open. “In view of continuing concerns and while we attempt to resolve the issue, we will continue to use the temporary mortuary established on the hospital grounds following the demolition of the former ageing mortuary in late 2011 to make way for the new Chronic Disease Centre,” Ms Kolaric said. “It should be noted the new mortuary has not, in fact, actually been used since it was completed.” Kevin O’Sullivan, North Queensland Lead Organiser of the Together Union said: “I’ve had a lot of phone calls recently from our members who work at the hospital. They are very distressed by this and find it very culturally inappropriate.” Ms Kolaric stated that a Project Steering Committee (PSC) was es-
tablished in early 2010 to oversee the development and finalise an appropriate design. “This committee included Indigenous members of staff, as well as the chairman of the then Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Health Community Council. “ In addition three User Group Communication Sessions occurred on March 15, 2010, to discuss plans for the Chronic Disease Centre. There were approximately 26 participants at these sessions, with around half being Indigenous staff,” she said. “At no point was any correspondence received, or any concerns raised, by any members of the PSC or of the User Group, or any members of the community, highlighting any possible concerns over proposals to incorporate the new mortuary into the Chronic Disease Centre.” However, Torres Shire Council Mayor Stephen said: “We raised this issue very early, initially way back in the 1990’s and then with
the first design. “The community was very mindful of the need to have the morgue in a separate building. The present location of the building was the third time the government moved it; they said it was too expensive to have two separate buildings and we flagged this as a sensitivity issue. “The current management has to deal with the fallout of this from the community; it’s not like we
only told them about it yesterday,” Mayor Stephen said. Father Dalton Bon said: “The Elders would have preferred the morgue was established separately from the new building, however the way I look at it now is that it is done and we should try to move on. “We must be able to bring our culture into the arena of the medical system and knit them together and progress.”
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to 2.2% and 3.9% to 6.9%, respectively), and • A massive increase in income for people in the highest bracket. The report also breaks down the results by region, with a large amount of variation between areas. You can see the data in an interactive map here. The lower pay gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians are concentrated in the south-east of Australia, whereas in central and northwestern Australia the gaps tend to be higher. Education is highlighted as a strong determinant of higher incomes. Income was higher with a higher level of education
for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Indigenous males who had completed a degree had an income in 2011 that was, on average, 2.91 times higher than Indigenous males who hadn’t finished Year 12 and had no qualifications. Indeed, the results of the analysis of education prompted the author to note: “Reducing the barriers to education participation and completion will not completely eliminate the gap in socio-economic outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians (especially males). “However, it is likely that it will make a significant difference,” Dr Biddle said.
Asylum-seeker policy ‘no threat’ to the Torres Strait
FEDERAL Minister for Immigration Tony Burke (pictured) says the Government’s new asylum-seeker policy “effectively does not pose a problem for Torres Strait”. Mr Burke said: “Firstly the asylum seeker processing centre is on Manus Island, which is on the opposite side of the country to the Torres Strait. “Getting themselves across to the Western Province would be no easy thing, especially if they were to cross the highlands as there is no road. “Secondly, once the asylum seekers are settled and their claims are processed, they lose their refugee status and become PNG Nationals. “So there is no incentive to try and continue on to Australia. They are not able to reapply for refugee status if they were to arrive in Australia. “The would simply be put on a plane and sent back to PNG,” he said. The Minister contacted Torres News last week in response to last week’s article about the federal government’s PNG asylum seeker settlement deal. The article expressed the concerns of the regional leaders of Torres Strait that there may be a possible influx of asylum seekers coming through Torres Strait as a result of them being located in PNG. Mr Burke said: “Warren Entsch and other LNP people have been basically fearmongering. “It’s not like their own policies would be
doing anything different. “They know that this does not pose a threat to the Torres Strait. “Also it’s hard to imagine these people settling in the Western Provence.” Torres News asked Mr Burke whether he thought that these people, many of whom have escaped war-torn and violent societies, would find the conditions in PNG distressing enough to try and still come to Australia as illegal immigrants to build a better life, without claiming refugee status. “We will be settling these people in locations which are safe and have work. “Many of the single men for example will be able to work in the mines, so there will be no incentive. “We also have a very effective customs and border control officers in the region. “Also I am sure if these people tried to
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come through Torres Strait, they would be quickly noticed and then we would simply send them back to PNG.” Torres News asked why the Government did not consult with regional leaders of Torres Strait. “The was simply no reason for consultation as there is absolutely no risk to Torres Strait Islanders. “These asylum seekers will have had their refugees status processed and will have no incentive to try to continue on to Australia. “As many people in Torres Strait know, from my days as the Minister for Fisheries, I have looked after interests of the Torres Strait. “This policy absolutely can’t and won’t affect the Torres Strait,” he said.
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THERE is a gap in pay of $432 a week between Indigenous and non-Indigenous incomes in the Torres Strait, according to a new analysis of census data. The data shows Indigenous incomes are $457 a week or .51 per cent of the non-Indigenous incomes of $889 a week. The gap in incomes for Cape York is $475 a week, with Indigenous income at $394 or 0.45 per cent of the non-Indigenous income of $869. Using data from the 2006 and 2011 censuses, Dr Nicholas Biddle from the Australian National University has analysed income differences for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, www.guardian.co.uk reports. And the gap has widened during that period.
Adjusting for inflation, Indigenous Australians’ average disposable income was $400 per week in 2006. I n 2 0 11 , t h i s jumped to $488, a 22 per cent increase. Despite this rapid increase, the income for non-Indigenous Australians increased by 25.6 per cent over the same period. While Indigenous Australians are earning more, the difference in pay has actually widened. In 2006, the average disposable income for an Indigenous Australian was 72 per cent that of a non-Indigenous Australian. In 2011, it fell to 70 per cent. Dr Biddle says this disparity is due to three things: • An increase in the percentage of Indigenous Australians in the lowest-income bracket, • Increases in the percentage of both Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians in the highest-income bracket (1%
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Documents . . . what documents?: They’re missing FACT FILE The Lockhart River air disaster occurred when a Fairchild Metroliner commuter aircraft smashed into a mountain at 11:44 am on May 7, 2005. The aircraft, registered VH-TFU, was owned by Transair Ltd and operated by Aerotropics. All 15 on board died as the aircraft was completely destroyed by impact forces and subsequent fire. The flight was returning from Bamaga to Cairns and was the worst air crash in Australia in 36 years. By MARK BOUSEN ONE man’s quest to learn the “truth” of the Lockhart River air disaster, in which 15 died in 2005, has accused both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of obstructing him. Shane Urquhart, whose daughter Sally
was one of the 15 who died in the disaster, says pages crucial to learning the “truth” had not been provided to him by CASA under Freedom of Information (FOI), despite assurances from the regulatory body that they had abided by the requests. “CASA had sent me some documents under my original FOI request
followed by others, ordered to be provided, by the Australian Information Commissioner. “There were three pages missing from the documents I was seeking and I complained about this to the Information Commissioner.” Mr Urquhart says the three missing pages at the very heart of his probe were suddenly
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By AARON SMITH A HELICOPTER crashed on Tuesday Island on July 31, but luckily nobody was hurt. Yvonne Wallace, owner Cape York Helicopters, said: “The pilot did a
great job, bringing the chopper down safely. The helicopter had been chartered to do doing a filming job.” The passengers were taken by Reef Pilot to Thursday Island Hospital for observation.
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Can’t keep a good man down By AARON SMITH SEREAKO (Sere) Treloggen has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and is confined to a wheelchair - but that doesn’t slow this ambitious 22-year-
old down. Born on Thursday Island, Sere now lives outside Cairns and plans to be a motivational speaker and a leader within the disability community. “I am want to inspire people with disabilities and tell them to follow their dreams. There are many keys to many doors and its up to you to find them and open them,” Sere said. Sere tirelessly advocates for and raises awareness of people with disabilities. He has spoken at
schools and at the National Disability Awards in Canberra, and recently completed the First People’s Disability Network Australia Leadership Training Course, which developed his publicspeaking skills. “People in Indigenous communities find it hard to accept people with disabilities, but there are many people in these communities, not just with disabilities but also the old that need to be helped. “It’s about looking at the person and not the disability,” he said.
Sere has spoken on the radio, met with politicians and has been asked by Life Without Barriers to develop a Thursday Island cultural training package. He visited Thursday Island recently with his foster parents, Uncle John and Aunty Gloria J eff r ey s , w h o w er e long-time residents of Thursday Island. He grew up with John and Gloria in Tully until Cyclone Yasi destroyed their home in 2009. He now lives near Cairns. “I am very proud
of where I have come from. From the NPA to PNG, my culture is very important. “The Gab Titui opening was really good, the arts and culture makes up our identity,” he said. During his visit to Thursday Island, Sere spoke at the schools and had a meeting with Mayor Pedro Stephen and council town planners. “My good uncle, Mayor Pedro, is a mentor to me, but I did give him a hard time about things that need to be done. “With the help of Uncle John and Aunty Gloria, who have inspired me, I see people and disability in a different way,” he said. FAR LEFT: Sere in Canberra. LEFT: Sere in the floods after Yasi in Tully, 2009. ABOVE RIGHT: Sere on Thursday Island last month. RIGHT: Sere with his aide.
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Magnificent Ailen Kores perform in Brisbane By ERICA HART THE magnificent voices and harmonies of the Torres Strait came to Brisbane in the form of Ailan Kores. This choir was created to perform in the Queensland Music Festival (QMF) concert in Anzac Park on Thursday Island in 2011, celebrating the sacred music of the Torres Strait. Last year they came together for the Winds of Zenadth Festival and recently performed in Brisbane as part of QMF 2013. The aim of the Festival is to bring Queensland together through shared music and by performing in Brisbane linking the furthest regions of the state through song. Ailan Kores sang the Blessing to open the Opening of the International Congress of Voice Teachers. Over 500 conference delegates from around the world heard the Tor-
Ailan Kores before the International Voice Teachers Congress performance. res Strait music for the unique sound. The Choir was infirst time and generated discussion and praise vited to sing at Saint for the singers and the A n d r e w s U n i t i n g Church in Brisbane’s CBD and to make the service their own with reading, prayers and sermon given by the members of the Choir. The congregation was inspired and enthralled by the singing of Torres Strait hymns. Ailan Kores took the opportunity to attend the workshop with Take 6, a capella group from the United States who have won 11 Grammies. This is the first time this group has been to Australia and two of the Choir were invited to join Take 6 on stage. QMF hopes that the collaboration with Ailan Kores continues and that the Choir has further opportunities to be heard across Australia, not only in Brisbane. ABOVE and BELOW: Ailen Kores performing at Saint Andrews Uniting Church.
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Traditional language needs a new road
TORRES Strait languages are called danidhan (meaning instruction) which are used to inform children while they are in listening mode. When they get older, voice instructive is useless because of the influence of foreign concepts. Dancing and singing is a baby’s programming.
What’s needed is a road where traditional language is a light and a refuge. Torres Strait must change to a new direction under leadership of the Elders following a new light (imayzi goeyga). percy baidham (wisdom shark) Masig.
Thursday Islander’s first visit in 30 years By EGAN SODERHOLM
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AUGUST Fri 9. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Sat 10. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Sat 10. Sanny Eloxson Live at the Torres Strait Hotel 5 - 8pm Thu 15. Japanese Ancestral Honour Celebration, Venue TBA Fri 16. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Sat 17. Sanny Eloxson Live at the Torres Strait Hotel 5 - 8pm 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 Sat 24. Sanny Eloxson Live at the Torres Strait Hotel 5 - 8pm 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 Sat 31. Sanny Eloxson Live at the Torres Strait Hotel 5 - 8pm
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FORMER Thursday Islander Libby Jamieson (now Soderholm) returned to her beloved island this month after thirty years. She is the youngest daughter of Bishop Hamish and Nurse Elly Jamieson who lived and worked on Thursday Island in the seventies and early eighties. Libby said: “It’s been great catching up old friends reminiscing and yarning about old times. “I had some really good friends around the Anglican church. We used to play in church yard and climb trees. She said she remembered the friendly island lifestyle where anybody could go to anybody else’s house. “It was an interesting time, it was hard as well as I was the only white kid in my class and really wanted to blend in, so I dressed as they did and spoke pigeon English and creole,” she said. Touring around the island, Libby said she got the distinct feeling the island had shrunk, due to her not seeing it through a child’s eyes any more.
Creole Bible translations now available By AARON SMITH MICHAEL Corden and his wife, Charlotte, from the Australian Society of Indigenous Languages (AuSIL) have a had a vision since 1985 when the used to live on Yorke Island. Their dream has been to convert the Bible into Creole and that vision has almost come to fruition. With the help of many members of the Torres Strait Island communities, including Bishop Ted Mosby, Simian Harry, Percy Misi and many others, their translated Bible is nearly ready to go to the printers. Michael, who now lives in Cairns, visited Thursday Island and Yorke Island last month to meet
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ABOVE: Libby addressing the Angican congregation, BELOW: Libby giving a talk at the Anglican Church (George Martin in background). Many of the landmark buildings she remembered had disappeared and the site where the outdoor cinema was is now overgrown. Libby was also saddened to see the state of the Anglican Church Hall and hope a successful outcome will flourish from the newly started renovation initiative. Libby’s childhood friends, George and Hilary Martin, showed Libby and her family made short work of a dugong most welcome. around the island, one evening carcass. Libby has enjoyed the stay She also visited her father’s immensely and her only regret treating them to the viewing on the beach at Quarantine Point old church and the congregation is that she could not catch up where sharks and crocodiles made Libby and her family feel with all of her former friends.
with community leaders to discuss the dedication and launch of the Yumplatok Bible, which will occur sometime in the middle of next year. “The reason I am here is two fold, firstly to let the community know that we have some things available for sale and to negotiate with outlets to decide where it will be sold,” Michael said. A book titled the Coming of the Light, with translations of scripture from genesis to revelation will shortly available for sale in Torres Strait. Also there is a audio CD narrated by Maryann Savage and booklet of the Book of Kolosi and a three DVD set of the whole gospel of David, all of have been translated.
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These items are currently on sale in Cairns at the LifeStore Christian Bookstore. “I had the opportunity to talk about the bible translation with all the classes of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School on Thursday Island and had some really positive responses from both staff and students. The students were really excited to hear both bible and cultural stories read to them in their own language. One student read a story sight unseen, all the way through with no problems, with the full engagement of all the other students,” Michael said. Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen and Gabriel Bani, along with other community leaders,
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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.
Michael Corden with the newly available translations. including those from the outer islands, are planning to have a community meeting on Thursday IsIand to discuss the details of this launch.
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Grab Bag Scheme rolls out to local communities By TONY DORANTE MARINE Safety Grab Bags, equipped with mandated safety equipment for recreational boats, are now available for free rental around Torres Strait. In conjunction with IBIS, the Torres Strait Marine Safety Program (TSMSP) has created another new initiative that will enhance safety to community members when travelling by dinghy within the Torres Strait. Several government organisations have put together 40 of these Grab Bags. Since 2007, the TSMSP has been active in the Torres Strait Region. The main aim of the program is to reduce the number of seafarers lost at sea in the Torres Strait by raising awareness about marine safety requirements within local communities when going out to sea. A joint initiative by federal and state government organisations, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Queensland Police Service, has established a scheme which aims to effectively promote marine safety in the Torres Strait Region. Marine Safety equipment that has been provided in the grab bags include: • 4 compliant lifejackets. • 1 x 406 EPIRB. • Torch. • V Sheet. • Automatic Identification Ship (AIS) Class B unit which operates on VHF marine radio frequency. • Signalling mirror. • 2 orange smoke flares, 2 hand held red flares. The Grab Bags will be available for hire from IBIS stores across the Torres Strait and NPA at no charge to the customer. Simply visit your local IBIS store in your community and speak to the IBIS store manager or representative about hiring one of the bags. At Badu Island bags will be available from TSRA Land Sea Unit Rangers as there is no IBIS store on Badu Island. The Safety Grab Bag must, of course, be returned at your destination after use. Community residents must comply with their marine safety obligation when carrying this safety equipment
when travelling out on the open sea in their dinghy. The TSMSP team and participating government organisations would like to very much thank IBIS staff and management for being involved with the Grab Bag distribution and also to Sea Swift for delivery of the Grab Bags to the Torres Strait communities. Community residents may also contact Maritime Safety Queensland Marine Officer Tony Dorante on Thursday Island by landline (4069 1351) if they have any queries about the use of the Grab Bags’ equipment or for any other marine information purposes. Let’s Keep a Safer Straits!
ABOVE: Grab Bag contents. LEFT INSET: TSMSP Grab Bag.
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Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Bryce AM AE TORRES STRAIT VISIT 2013 By AARON SMITH AUSTRALIA’S Governor-General Quentin Bryce visited the Torres Strait last Tuesday, July 30, part of a wider program of engagements across Far North Queensland. Ms Bryce said she has had a long connection with the people of the region and her visit provided an opportunity to discuss important issues affecting the wider community, to listen and learn about how things are going, including women’s leadership and economic development. Apparently the Governor-General spends around one third of her time in rural and remote Australia. At a welcoming ceremony at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, the opening prayers were by Bishop Saibo Mabo and a hard-hitting welcome to Country by Milton Savage. “We were driven from our lands at gunpoint, but our connection to this land is through our blood and our culture survives through song lines and dance. “Since then we have been put into
Governor-General’s whistle-stop visit to Torres Strait
the too hard basket. “From one human being to another I appeal to you to help our struggle for equality as it still seems to fall on deaf ears. “Due to the short notice of your arrival I could not organise the Kaurareg Elders to be present, nor did I dress up for this occasion as I thought it important for you to accept me the way I am,” Mr Savage said. Students of Tagai College then performed a traditional Island dance for Ms Bryce and her husband Michael Bryce. Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen acknowledged the many private causes Ms Bryce had championed over the years and described her presence in the Torres Strait as a gift. “In the Torres Strait we base everything on families, and we recognise you as a mother figure. That is of our cultural recognition and the highest level in our family,” Mayor Stephen said. Mayor Pedro then presented Ms Bryce a gift of Torres Strait Island
pearls. Ms Bryce said: “The richness of colours and of the culture is all pervasive here. How beautiful you all look in your traditional colours, represented in your clothing, art and jewellery - what a precious culture. “I also really enjoyed the dance of your young warriors and I look forward to sitting down and sharing some conversations.” Ms Bryce then explored the exhibitions of the cultural centre and shopped at the gift shop. She then visited the nurses and teachers at the James Cook University campus and representatives of the Australian Defence Force, Police and Emergency Services workers and volunteers at the 51 FNQ Regiment Battalion. After which she had a private meeting with the Mura Kosker Sorority where she spoke on the role of women in economic development and leadership. She then visited Warraber, Mer and Badu on July 31 and returned to Canberra on Thursday August 1.
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CAPE YORK NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD Board Appointments – Call for nominations Cape York NRM is seeking nominations for appointment to its Board of Directors. We have successfully delivered natural resource management outcomes by supporting and funding on-ground projects and operations across Cape York since 2010. Our board has ten Sector Directors. In line with our constitution, this year all board positions will be declared vacant and are open for nomination. The sectors are: Indigenous Sector Zones 1-4 (see map) Local Government Sector Primary Industry Sector Other Industry Sector (Mining, Tourism, Small Business) Community Sector Conservation Sector Nominations must be received by Monday, September 9, 2013. Where there is more than one nomination for a sector, members of that sector will be invited to vote by secret ballot. An Independent Returning Officer will be appointed to oversee nominations and voting. For more information and an information package detailing Sector Director selection criteria, please contact Vicki Wundersitz on 1300 132 262 or email admin@capeyorknrm.com.au Our mission: Helping people to work together to care for the natural environment and to promote the sustainable use of Cape York’s natural resources. Page 10 Torres News
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MER at Eddie Mabo’s grave
Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Bryce AM AE TORRES STRAIT VISIT 2013
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MER tree planting
School’s finished -
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what next? Apply for the School Leavers Leadership course! The Torres Strait Regional Authority is sponsoring five positions for Torres Strait Island school leavers on the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s School Leavers Leadership course. The 17 day residential leadership program for Indigenous
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each year in Canberra. You’ll participate in adventurous activities such as bushwalking, navigation and abseiling, all in beautiful highland surrounds.
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NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS ON tHURSDAY ISLAND By AARON SMITH THE KAURAREG Wabunaw Geth Dancers, Thaiwa Dance Team from Iama and Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team from Saibai, performed at Tagai State College on Thursday Island last month as part of NAIDOC celebrations in the Torres Strait. Jeff Waia from Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team gave a poignant speech to students talking about how global warming and rising sea levels threatened not only the islands, but also threatened to erode away island culture. “The Torres Strait Island culture is an oral one that connects the land, sea and sky. Our song and dance connect us with that land, sea and sky and are a medium of our culture,” he said. Wabunaw Geth and Muyngu Koekaper Dance teams also performed at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School on Thursday Island.
Muyngu Koekaper aim their arrows at Torres News.
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NAIDOC march along Douglas Street.
Wabunaw Geth Dancers get ready to perform to Sacred Heart Students
Sedrick and Jeff Waia at Tagai College. Jeff Waia talking to students at Tagai College.
ABOVE: Muyngu Koekaper Dance Team at Tagai College. BELOW: Thaiwa Dance Team at Tagai College.
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ABOVE: Wabunaw Geth Dancers at Sacred Heart. BELOW: Thaiwa Dance Team at Tagai College.
WARREN ENTSCH - YOLONDE WERNER WEDDING, JULY 6 RIGHT: Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch with his bride Yolonde (nee Werner) whom he married on July 6 on their property in Malanda. A total of 60 guests were in attendance including Joe Hockey and Brendan Nelson among others. Photos submitted.
LEFT: Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch with his wife Yolonde and their three flower girls: (from left) Warren’s granddaughter Sarah Victoria,
JUMULA DUBBINS HOSTEL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS By AARON SMITH JUMULA DUBBINS Hostel on Thursday Island celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) with feasting, dancing and singing. Mayor Pedro Stephen, of Torres Shire Council, said: “Jumula Dubbins Hostel provides the biggest accommodation service in the region for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who are disadvantaged or of low socio/economic status.” Karen Thompson, a Project Support Officer for DATSIMA said:
“It has helped a lot of people in the community and many people who were initially transient have since become permanent residents of the hostel.” AHL, of which Jumula Dubbins is a part, has come a long way since opening its first hostel, Yumba, in Brisbane in 1974. AHL’s primary purpose is to provide Indigenous Australians with safe, comfortable, affordable and culturally sensitive accommodation. This accommodation enables Indigenous Australians to access
essential services. such as education, health, legal advice, training and employment that might not otherwise be available in their home communities. “Some of our finest Indigenous doctors, university graduates, tradesmen and women, dancers, artists and sports men and women have benefited at some stage or another on their life journey through the support received by staying at one of our many hostels,” said Joy Savage, CEO of AHL. “Last year alone AHL provided more than 500,000 nights of ac-
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commodation, almost three times that number of meals and countless hours of meaningful support to Indigenous Australians,” Ms Savage said. Adhi Bani, who spoke at the anniversary lunch. said: “This centre has helped many families in the past, and I personally really appreciate the centre as I had my first employment here. Uncle Bon Noah also gave a few words: “People from Boigu to Mer from the NPA to PNG have used this hostel, so today is an important occasion for friends and family.
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“I remember in my younger days, before the hostel was here, this used to be a shop and as a boy I used to collect old soda bottles and return them here for money. “It has also been used by southern people and now many students use the facilities. “They have done a great job over the last 40 years providing emergency accommodation and the leadership is excellent. “However I do think there needs to be a stand-alone facility to service students exclusively,” Mayor Stephen said.
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Horticulture in Schools Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag A busy few days where students from Mr Barretts class Students were built a shade house for seedlings with help from TSRA LSMU rangers. Students also learnt how to improve also invited by their local soil by adding manure and organic matter. AMSA to board the They planted Paws Paws a crop of corn, watermelon commercial training and cucumbers.
vessel MV The Boss for a tour and safety demonstration.
COMING SOON @ TAGAI
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YUMI TIME TO SHINE Student success building relationships Honouring Cultures We acknowledge the Noah family and Miss Hayley for this interview - Mer Eruer Uteb
Q. How have you used the Individual Student Goals Contract? Parent Aven- It is more like a tracking system that is helping us as parents to engage in the school
process and a tracking system that is helping students to identify their own goals and help them move towards achieving those goals. I have found this system to be quite unique in that it is bringing us into the classroom to engage with the teacher.
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Term 3, Week 3 Campuses that achieved 90% Hayley’s signature on it, Sim and Adi’s signature on theirs. The thing that was missing on it was our and above signature as parents. We saw this as our way of saying that this is what we are committed to for the next
Parent Melora- When Adi and Sim first brought this home I saw it as a contract because it had Miss semester. It was a good way for all of us to be committed to our children’s learning.
Parent Aven- At this age for the boys to see their parents engaging and signing, it becomes a learning
process for them so that when they become adults they will better understand a contract and what it means for them.
Parent Melora- We see that when the boys get a bit slack with their homework we can say remember
the contract we signed? So I bring it out and say look Sim, you said you were going to be on level 13 for reading, how are you going to get to Level 13 if you don’t practice reading at home?
Q. What has been your experience with the teacher during this process? Parent Aven- It has been good as we get to see her standard of teaching, she has come straight from Brisbane into Mer Campus, so we have taken advantage of this as she has probably had no experience of working with indigenous students and this is the first school that she has come to. We see that she has not dropped her standards, she has kept them going. We find this is remarkable as she can teach us
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Room for Improvement! Every Day Counts.. The Head of Campus is the
Parent Melora- I have always struggled with the teaching standards at Tagai, but with Tagai’s teaching only officer that approves ab-
methods I have seen the gap closing between the classroom and the home. We can have multimillion dollar facilities, but it’s the teachers and the way the College is investing in the skills of the teachers, this sences 3 days or more. Please is good for us in this community as English is our third language. contact your Head of Campus.
Q. How do you see this process being used as a communication tool between the school and parents? Parent Melora- This contract is a good tool which gives us a good indication as to where we are going with our students. We all have different standards that we set for our children, but to have a contract with a semester goal which shows your childs benchmark against the College, State or National levels is an excellent communication tool.
Q. What has been your children’s response to having this contract? Parent Aven- I have seen the way Melora takes Parent Melora- You only need to have a look the boys aside and works through the contract with them; there is time to play, go fishing and a time for homework and to get serious. It is making them aware of their commitment and not to become complaicent but be vigilant at all times. If there are things that need to be done outside of school to be a better student then this contract helps keep us focused. Mum is doing a great job!
at the success in the Noah house when you look at the goals that the two boys have set and what they have achieved; they have gone beyond their goals for the last semester.
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6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 1:30 City Homicide 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 20: St Kilda V Hawthorn 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Down The Block There’s A Riot 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. 1:00 Special: Australia’s Greatest Islands 2:00 Special: Russia Revisited - GREG GRAINGER takes us on a classic journey across Russia showing the compelling insight into the people of the Soviet Union, their way of life and the vast changes occuring there. 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Carla Cametti PD: For Better, For Worse 2:00 Don Matteo: The Gift 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Batmania 6:00 Classical Destinations: Wales, Vienna and Hamburg 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Motherland - As his journey across Russia continues, Jonathan is led to consider why the celebration of military history has become such an important part of Soviet culture. 8:35 The Story Of Science: How Did We Get Here? 9:40 As It Happened: Hiroshima: The Next Day 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Lady Chatterley” (M s,n) - In French. Set in 1921, this is the story of an adulterous affair between Lady Constance Chatterley, a sexually unfulfilled upper-class married woman, and the gamekeeper who works for the estate owned by her wheelchair-bound husband. 1:35 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 10
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Cloud Control 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 The Bionic Vet 1:30 Would I Lie To You? 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 Movie: “The High And The Mighty” (PG) 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: At Bertram’s Hotel 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Bride Of Christ - When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels. 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Pasta With Smoked Salmon 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Oblong Murders - Jones goes undercover at the Oblong Foundation after one of the cult’s members disappears suddenly. He and Barnaby start digging into an old case involving the death of a couple in a boat explosion. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Rage: Guest Programmer: Cloud Control 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 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Movie: “Hairspray” (PG l,d,a) 3:30 Ocean Giants: Deep Thinkers 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Big Brother Showdown 7:30 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Matchstick Men” (M l,v) - Meet Roy and his protégé Frank, a couple of small-time con artists who are on the verge of their most lucrative swindle. Roy’s private life, however, is not so successful. An obsessive-compulsive agoraphobia with no personal relationships to call his own, until he learns he has a 14 year old daughter Angela. Now she wants in on the partnership - but that could jeopardise Roy’s peace of mind, not to mention his whole way of life. 2:00 Movie: “Aces High” (M v) - Focuses on the indoctrination of WWI pilot and his disillusioned squadron leader. 4:05 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 TBA 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 20: Richmond V Brisbane 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Air Crash Investigation 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 20: Gold Coast V Melbourne 10:30 Happy Endings: The Kerkovich Way - A panicked Alex enlists Jane’s help in convincing Dave that something he’s certain happened never did, but will they succeed? Meanwhile, Penny and Max are determined to finally beat an annoyingly perfect couple in the annual Rosalita’s Run and Scavenger Hunt. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives 1:00 Movie: “Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger” (M) - Esther’s quest to fit in begins when she escapes her Bat Mitzvah and meets the unconventional Sunni and her mother, Mary. 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Magical Mystery Tour Revisited 2:05 Magical Mystery Tour 3:05 The Hidden Life Of Masterpieces: Rembrandt 3:55 Opera Stories: Madame Butterfly 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Rupert Penry-Jones 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: Battle In The Glens 8:30 RocKwiz: Troy Cassar-Daley / Sal Kimber / Spencer P. Jones 9:30 Movie: “Barney’s Version” - A touching life story of an impulsive, blunt and irrepressible character who behind his gruff exterior is a kind, romantic man who dearly loves his family and friends. Paul Giamatti delivers a stunning performance in this sensational, unusual and thrilling biopic. 11:55 Movie: “The Wind That Shakes The Barley” (M v,l) - Set in Ireland in 1920, this is the story of Irish workers who unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless Black and Tan soldiers being shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence. Two brothers get caught up on differing sides of the battle in this drama from veteran British filmmaker Ken Loach. 2:10 Shameless / 4:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 11
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: Greenwich 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 Metropolis - Final 3:55 James Lee Burke: Louisiana Stories 4:30 The Book Club: August 5:00 Deadly 60: Mexico 2 5:35 South Pacific: Fragile Paradise 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Orange People? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: House House 7:40 Grand Designs Revisited: Kensington 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 The Iraq War: Regime Of Change 10:25 The Fatwa: Salman’s Story 11:20 The Song Of Lunch 12:10 Movie: “Marathon Man” (M l) 2:15 Pilot Guides: Holy Lands: Jerusalem And The West Bank 3:05 Sons Of Perdition 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 Broncos Insider 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Brisbane Broncos V St George Illawarra Dragons 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 Underbelly: Squizzy: Squizzy Breaks Some Hearts - Squizzy’s gambling empire is threatened when rival Henry Stokes returns from exile. Tankbuster sends a deadly message to a nosy detective. Joy turns to tragedy when Squizzy’s baby dies unexpectedly. And Squizzy hosts the most lavish and debauched party the city has ever seen. 10:00 The Mentalist: If It Bleeds, It Leads 11:00 CSI: Miami: Terminal Velocity 12:00 Southland: Heat 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 TBA 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 20: Adelaide V North Melbourne 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 9:00 Bones: The Survivor In The Soap 10:00 Castle: The Wild Rover / Famous Last Words 12:00 I Just Want My Pants Back: Jerk Or Dork - Tina’s worried that things are moving too quickly with Paul, and begins to implode - Courtney Love style. And Jason sees Jane and tries to finally get an answer to what happened between them. 12:30 Special: Australia’s Deadliest Destinations 1 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 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: Go-Cart 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Catastrophe: Survival Earth 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 The Staircase 2: This new program comes after explosive developments - implicating both the forensics laboratory of the police department of North Carolina, and Duane Deaver, its chief - recently saw the convicted subject of the series, Michael Peterson, released from jail after serving eight years of a life sentence, pending a retrial. 11:45 Movie: “Emma’s Bliss” (M s,a,l,n) - A touching love story between a lonely farming girl and a dying man. Emma, a salt of the earth farm girl, dubbed the German Amélie, finds true love, money to keep her pig farm running and a peculiar kind of happiness. 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 12
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: Towers Revisit 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The 525 Crackervac 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: Child’s Play - The dramatic appearance of a mysterious man at the funeral of a wealthy woman sets tongues wagging in a small Yorkshire village. 1:10 You Only Live Twice 2:10 Pilot Guides: Holy Lands: Israel 3:00 Rude Boy Food 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 17: 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 People’s Court 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 Hamish And Andy’s Gap Year Asia 8:00 Big Brother 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Countdown Reflection 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Zazzy Substitution 10:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Window Of Opportunity 11:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Martha Stewart Have A Ball - Part 2 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: True Believer 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 TBA 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: “Deadly Family Secrets” (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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:15 Up All Night: Another Saturday Night / Ma’Am’D - Reagan and Chris realise it has been months since their last night out and decide to paint the town with Ava and Jerry. On Chris’s advice Scott tries his hand at dating again. Then, after failing to get Chris’s attention, Reagan worries that she is losing her romantic touch, but a visit to the dentist gives her a much needed confidence boost. 12:15 Celebrity Juice 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 America: The Story Of The U.S.: Rebels 2:00 The Vaccine War 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Coastal Cruise 5:30 Global Village: Forgotten People Of Lake Baikal 6:00 Cassical Destinations: Vienna And Hamburg 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Duct Tape Canyon 8:30 The Truth About Taste - Taste is our most indulgent sense but it is only in recent years that we have started to understand why we really love the foods we do. And it is a lot more surprising than you might think. There may be a way to make food taste sweeter without adding any extra sugar and it is all down to a trick that happens in your brain. 9:30 Housos: Uncle Fred 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Roller Skank Rink 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Pilot 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Tumult 12:35 Great Australian Albums: The Go-Betweens: 16 Lovers Lane 1:35 Dave In The Life: Sex Worker 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 13
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 The Real Anne Lister 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Medieval Hall, Vale Of Glamorgan Revisit 6:55 Australian Encounters: Isabel Letham and Duke Kahanamoku 1914 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Magic Majestic 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: Comic Book Heroes 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister 2:05 Rude Boy Food 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 17: 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 People’s Court 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: Mission - Here we witness Jesus feeding the crowds in Galilee; bringing a dead man, Lazarus, back to life; his famous entrance into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey and his turn on the money-changers in the temple. 10:30 The Mentalist: Pink Tops 11:30 Weeds: Object Impermanence 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: “Freshman Fall” (M a,s,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 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: Blame It On The Moon - The full moon brings out the green-eyed monster as the girls grapple with jealousy issues at Patrick’s 21st party. After Shannon’s attempted kiss, Frances has decided to give up self-defence classes and their friendship. Sophie’s still fighting her feelings for Doug so when he invites their new boss, Carla, to Patrick’s 21st, she brings her own date to make him jealous. 9:30 TBA 11:45 Go On: Back, Back, Back... It’s Gone! 12:15 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Sweet Dee Gets Audited 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 Clay Bird” (PG) 2:45 Franswa Sharl 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Great Wall Of China 6:00 Classical Destinations: Cruising the Rivers Of Europe 1 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Richard Madely 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 A Well Founded Fear - Follows the work of a small group of Australians who have made it their mission to find the asylum seekers Australia has rejected and returned overseas. For five years, Phil Glendenning has been travelling the globe in search of rejected asylum seekers. To date he and his colleagues have tracked down over 250 returnees in 22 countries. And what they’ve found is truly disturbing. 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 14
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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The People’s Court 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 9:30 Embarrassing Bodies: Weymouth - Dr Christian meets a man whose prostate cancer treatment has left him with rectal incontinence and a women who is in need of jaw replacement surgery. 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: “Wild Child” (M l,s) 2:00 TBA 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 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: #6 9:30 The Mole 11:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Til Death Do Us Part - Tom and Linda Bosworth set off on a jeeping adventure to the beautiful but remote Saddlerock Canyon in New Mexico. But disaster strikes when they roll their jeep. Stranded with their car broken beyond repair, they’re thrown into a desperate fight for survival. 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 Acesm Of Recycling 6:00 Classical Destinations: Cruising The Rivers Of Europe 2 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Last Dogs Of Winter: A story about wildlife and the Canadian Eskimo Dog. These dogs were once indispensable to human life in the Canadian Arctic, but today, the breed faces extinction. 8:35 Charley Boorman’s Extreme Frontiers South Africa 9:30 The Killing 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “If I Want To Whistle, I Whistle” (MA l) - Two weeks before his release from a youth penitentiary, Silviu learns that his ne’er-do-well mother has returned home to Romania to take his little brother back to Italy with her, despite his objections. 12:50 Movie: “The Fantastic Planet” (G) - This animated film takes place on a faraway planet where giants rule, and tiny humanoids must fight for their lives and their equality. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 160
SUDOKU No. 160
Your Lucky
Stars
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t avoid taking a risk just because your friends feel that you are unlikely to succeed. You may have more ability than they think! Romance. It is important that you continue to do some of the activities you did when you were single. You need to keep up your skill.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You get annoyed when friends fail to take the initiative regarding meeting up with each other. Test them to see how long they would wait before calling you. Romance. A comment you were not meant to hear will help you to understand your present relationship a little more.
FOR KIDS
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A long-term agreement may suddenly start to unravel. One side will begin to lose commitment and it will be difficult to hold everything together. Romance. An unexpected love interest may be keeping you from your other activities. Try to keep your head out of the clouds.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) You may be a little over-emotional this week. You might well do something on impulse which you will regret later. Realizing your current state will greatly help. Romance. You will value your partner’s sensitive approach to a situation which would otherwise be difficult.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
You may find it hard to concentrate on your work at the moment. You need to give yourself a chance to get away from your daily routine. Romance. You may be feeling a little bit unloved. Let your partner know that you would like more support and they’ll likely exceed your needs.
FINDWORD No. 160
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You will be in a very serious mood this week. This will be a good time for making any important decisions which you have been uncertain about. Romance. Your partner will have an interesting point of view on a matter that you have often been thinking about.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A friend who is much more helpful than usual must be properly thanked. They will let you know what they would like you to do in return. Romance. You will need to balance the needs of your partner with those of the other people around you. This is the key to a bright future.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
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A friend’s secret may be more important to them than you realise. Be careful to be discreet; especially with people whom you don’t know very well. Romance. Your optimistic mood will help you to work through recent disagreements with your partner. Listen to their needs.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
Don’t change your ways to fit the needs of other people. Being flexible does not mean being spineless. You can stand your ground and still be likable. Romance. Try to find a subtle way to show an admirer what you think about them. Leave them little hints this week.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Financial worries may occupy a lot of your time. Try to find a way to cut out a few luxuries. You may find you can do a lot of services yourself. Romance. Don’t get angry if your partner wants you to be a little more like their family. They only want you to adore their family.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Whatever the mind of man can conceive, and believe, it can achieve.
– Napoleon Hill
SOLUTIONS No. 160
A long phone call with a friend may leave out an important piece of information. There is something that your friend wants to tell you, but may be too shy to talk about. Romance. An uncomfortable conversation with your partner can reveal a lot about your relationship.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
You may find yourself thinking about a childhood friend this week. There is a reason why you miss them so much. Do some research and you may find them! Romance. Your partner will appreciate your emotional support during a very stressful period. Lend your shoulder often.
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Consultant – Social Housing Badu Island Foundation Ltd on behalf of Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation RNTBC is seeking a person to undertake a detailed application to the Regulator of the Commonwealths’ “National Regulatory System” for Social Housing for Mura Badulgal to become the Social Housing Provider for the Badu community.
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Based on Badu Island, this consultancy is expected to start as soon as possible and be completed within 6 months. A detailed scope of works is available from the undersigned with conditions of employment. Accommodation is not provided.
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The incumbent may also be rewarded with an ongoing administrative roll with Mura Badulgal once it becomes the Badu Social Housing Provider. Interested persons should in the first instance contact ceo at the BIF Office located at room 6, Badu Business Centre, or either telephone (07) 4203 0988 or 0487 297 030 or email ceo@baduif.com.au for an information pack. Expressions of Interest should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Badu Island Foundation, PO Box 198 Badu Island Qld 4875 or by fax (07) 4069 4530 or email ceo@ baduif.com.au by Friday, 16th August 2013. Peter Gadsby Chief Executive Officer 29 July, 2013
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Notice of Repeal and Adoption of Subordinate Local Law
“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
Torres Strait Island Regional Council At its Ordinary Meeting held at Mabuiag Island on 16 and 17 July 2013, Council resolved to: 1
Repeal Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011; and
2
Adopt Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2013.
Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2013 is authorised by Model Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2010. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2013
COMMUNITY MEETINGS TORRES STRAIT FINFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013 Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) officers will be visiting relevant island communities in the Torres Strait to discuss the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery Management Plan 2013. The Plan came into effect on 16 July 2013 and AFMA is encouraging interested people to attend the meetings. This is your opportunity to discuss the Plan with AFMA officers and talk about what it means for fishers and processors, in the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery. AFMA officers will visit the following communities:
Provides procedural requirements for seeking approvals for various Prescribed Activities under Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2010. __________________________________________________________________________________________ A copy of Council’s Local Laws may be inspected and purchased at Council’s Thursday Island Office located at Torres Strait Haus, Victoria Parade, at the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience website, or Council’s website.
Community
Date
Time
Place
Ugar
Friday, August 16, 2013.
10:00am
Community Hall
Masig
Monday, August 19, 2013.
10:30am
Community Hall
Erub
Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
10:30am
Behind the TSIRC Office
Mer
Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
10:30am
Community Hall
For further information about the Plan, or the community visits, please contact:
Rodney John Scarce Chief Executive Officer PO Box 7532 CAIRNS, QLD 4870
Kylie Tonon Torres Strait Fisheries Australian Fisheries Management Authority PO Box 376 Thursday Island, QLD 4875 or fax: (07) 4069 1277 or email to: kylie.tonon@afma.gov.au Copies of the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery Management Plan 2013 are available on the PZJA website (www. pzja.gov.au) or you can ask for a copy by writing to AFMA at the above address or calling (07) 4069 1990.
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Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Bryce AM AE TORRES STRAIT VISIT 2013
Governor-General’s whistle-stop visit to Torres Strait
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‘Do you want to know how Torres Strait fisheries and habitats might be affected by climate change?’ Scientists from C2O Fisheries are coming to Thursday Island to present the results of a study that looked at this issue. This project was funded by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) in response to communities wanting to understand more about the possible effects of climate change on fisheries in the region. The presentation will be held at the Torres Strait Regional Authority Main Building at 2pm on Monday August 12. Anyone who is interested can come along to ask the researchers questions. For any enquiries, please contact AFMA on (07) 4069 1990.
Date Claimer Tombstone Unveiling of
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Gib Gaulai Friday, December 6, 2013 Mabuiag Island Open Invitation
Contacts: Mr Johnny Kris 4069 4737 Miss Lizzie Kris 4090 0105 Miss Annie Kris 4090 0598 / 4090 1290 Page 20 Torres News
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Constable David Young (above) and (below) with the Active Cops program.
Adopted by Horn Island HORN Island Policeman, Constable David Young has been nominated by Tagai State School on Horn Island for the annual Adopt-a-Cop of the Year Award. The nominations are judged locally to determine the Regional Adopt-a-Cop of the Year before being sent to Brisbane for state judging for the Adopt-a-Cop of the Year for Queensland. The six nominees from Cairns, Horn Island, Innisfail and Mareeba divisions have been striving to develop a positive relationship between police and students. They try to attend their adopted schools as part of their
regular duties however on many occasions the officers attend to these duties in their own time. Adopt-a-Cops undertake a wide range of activities at their adopted schools some of which include; conducting class presentations, attending school fetes and sports days, meeting with troubled students., attending to traffic issues and attending committee meetings. The annual Adopt-a-Cop of the Year awards program recognises the outstanding contribution of Adopt-a-Cops at District, Regional and Statewide levels. Award winners will be announced on September 2.
THE MANY FACES OF THE TORRES STRAIT
Happy kids
Heidi Stuart.
Photos AARON SMITH
Thursday Island kids enjoyed a week of vacation care at the PKA Hall during the recent school holidays.
PKA Mini Markets Kate Carroll and Rachela Daly.
Tegela Daniel
ABOVE: Aunty Cessa Nakata and Noel Williams. BELOW: Face painting Supporting Silk, Charity raising funds for a Birthing suite in Cambodia.
Rotary changeover
This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rotary Club annual changeover dinner was held at the Grand Hotel. Taking part were (from left): Patricia and David Paech, Danica Lemke, AJ McAllister, Helen Kett, Dorothy Hogan, Frances Cameron, Roger Chandler, Lyn-Ann Chandler, Pat Jones, Romina Fujii, Sallyella Sloss, Jack Sloss, Ruth Bowman, Nola Ward Page, Ron Humphreys, Ben Humphreys and Robyn Humphreys.
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COMMUNITY
Patricia graduates and takes charge of her future A THURSDAY Island student is among seven Indigenous apprentices who have graduated from an Australian Government apprenticeship program in Townsville. New graduate Patricia Songoro joined the apprenticeship program after moving to Townsville from Thursday Island. She said the apprenticeship challenged her to overcome obstacles and take charge of her future. “I am a visually impaired, single mother but I haven’t let this stop me from doing the things that I want to do, and the apprenticeship program has helped me get closer to my goals in life,” Ms Songoro said. “I highly recommend an apprenticeship with the Department Human Services to other Indigenous applicants, as this a great career opportunity to work in the public service while furthering your education through study.” Minister for Human Services Senator Jan McLucas presented the graduates with their certificates and congratulated them on their achievements. “Each and every one of the graduates here has worked incredibly hard throughout their training,” Senator McLucas said.
“Congratulations to them on their terrific results; they are building a bright future for themselves and their families.Some have overcome big obstacles to graduate today so it is particularly pleasing to see them now as skilled staff members and valued colleagues.” All seven graduates successfully completed a level three certificate in either Business or Business Administration in conjunction with the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE. “They’ve also undertaken intensive internal training in order to perform the tasks of their specific roles. I also thank the supervisors who have passed on their valuable experience and thoroughly prepared their apprentices to excel, not just in their roles within the department, but in their future careers.” Senator McLucas also announced the department will engage 10 additional Indigenous apprentices in the coming weeks, who will take on positions in a number of Service Centres throughout Northern Queensland. “The new intake of apprentices will be mentored in a range of customer services roles over a 12 month program which will provide them with the right skills and knowledge to commence a career in the Australian
Graduate Patricia Songoro (centre) with Minister for Human Services Jan McLucas (left) and mother Louisa Hood. Public Service,” Senator McLucas Indigenous apprenticeships or the connect with the department via said. Indigenous graduate intake, visit Facebook and Twitter @Grads4HuFor more information about humanservices.gov.au/careers or manServ.
Mrs D. Bain - grocer, tobacconist, stationer and newsagent By BRIAN RANDALL BY 1897, the date of the pictured advertisement, Mrs D. Bain was operating this mixed business on Thursday Island. Her husband, Donald Bain, had been a commission agent on the island as well as being involved in the maritime industry. It is unclear why or how Mrs Bain came to be operating this business in her own right, however as Mr Bain was to pass away in 1899, leaving all his assets and business interests to his wife, ill health may have been the reason she took over. Her business would have sold a wide range of goods and been a well known and frequently visited store. At the time, few goods were
packaged, with food scooped out or cut to order from large tubs or bins, weighed and wrapped. Barrels of molasses, kerosene and pickles would have been prominently on display. Manufactured ice was not widely available so salted and pickled meats would have been common. A set of scales would have been a feature on the counter of Mrs. Bain’s store with many goods being sold by weight. Many bulk products, such as flour and sugar were not branded and produce such as cheese would have been cut to order from large blocks. Rolls of brown paper, string and newspaper were commonly used to package goods purchased by customers. As well, sawdust was often scattered on the floor
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to reduce breakages or to soak up any spillages. As a stationer and newsagent, Mrs. Bain would have carried the usual array of newspapers and reading material, including titles ordered specifically by her customers. As well, a wide range of stationery items including pens, papers and ink would have been available. As a tobacconist, virtually anything to do with smoking would have been on offer or would have been ordered as required, including pipes, lighters, matches,
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ashtrays and cigars. The sign over Mrs. Bain’s store also advertised her services as an importer and commission agent, which may indicate that by 1897, the date of this advertisement, she had taken over some of her husband’s business interests. We cannot be sure why this was the case, but, as mentioned before, his ill health may have been the reason.Through this image we are able to gain an insight into life as it was on Thursday Island in the 1890s. With stores such as Bain’s Cash Store, offering a wide range of goods and services, life on the island, apart from some level of relative isolation, would have been little different to that in other small communities throughout Queensland.
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Name BigBalaBurger TI Turkey BJ Danger Jooti Mugai87 KPP Tipper Tonon Denis Hill KINGTUTT Marakai
Total Score Total Margin 108 186 106 217 102 213 102 217 102 260 101 201 101 215 101 229 101 251 101 252
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Graham Murray had links to rugby league in Torres Strait By ALF WILSON THE late and great rugby league identity Graham Murray will be sadly missed around Queensland, including in the Torres Strait. The late Mr Murray died on July 28, aged 58, after achieving outstanding success as both a player and coach at the top level. He died in Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital after suffering several heart attacks. Known as “Muzz”, Murray coached the Cowboys to the 2005 NRL grand final which they lost to the Wests Tigers. He also coached the NSW State of Origin side in 2006-07. In 1999 Mr Murray coached Leeds in England to a Challenge Cup win over the London Broncos. In early 2010, Mr Murray visited Bamaga, Thursday Island and Badu Island to conduct coaching clinics. He had been coach of the North Queensland Marlins team which was picked after Foley Shield finals. “I really am impressed with the quality of players from the Torres Strait where
they face isolation,” he said at the time. One player he was highly impressed with was Badu Islander Solomon Ahmat. Mr Murray attended a QRL Northern Division summit hosted by Badu United Sporting Association at Badu Island. In February, 2010, Mr Murray was a mentor of a program which gave six young Torres Strait Islander youths a year of work training under a QRL scheme. Jack Fell (Mabuiag), Neil Cedar (Murray), Matt Toby (Boigu), Josh Mene (Thursday Island), Freddie Fauid (Yorke) and Gilmore Levi (St Pauls) were amongst nine trainees who were at a launch of the project in Townsville with Mr Murray. Mr Murray left Townsville in 2010 to become chief executive of Wynnum Manly Club in Brisbane. Kerri Ritchie the Operations Manager for the Townsville and District Rugby League was one of many who paid tribute to Mr Murray. “When I first met Graham Murray, he came
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The late Graham Murray. across as a gentleman and I was so impressed by his knowledge about everything. “He was part of the QRL Indigenous trainee programme which included the Torres Strait Islander youths. “I sat in on a class with Graham and the trainees when he told us the Indian tale of the two wolves. “I had never heard this story before, not only myself but all of the other students were mesmerized by his words, his session
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certainly left a wonderful and motivational impression on us all,” Ms Ritchie said. “He had a way of talking to everyone in a manner that they were equal and treated everyone with respect. “A true gentleman that will be sadly missed. “My condolences to his wife, Amanda, and his daughter. “RIP Graham Murray thank you for telling me the tale of the two wolves. “I try and feed the good wolf most of the time.”
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From Page 24 >> Born in Mackay where he attended school, Hoffman has played all of his senior NRL football with the Broncos. Hoffman has represented the New Zealand Test side at fullback and is related Newcastle Knights players Dane Gagai and Travis Waddell as well as former Australian Test, Queensland State of Origin, Broncos champion Wendell Sailor. Able to play comfortably at fullback, centre or on a wing, Hoffman made his NRL debut for the Broncos in round 13 of season 2008 against the Dragons. In 2010 Hoffman won the Broncos best and fairest player award. After recent NRL seasons Hoffman has also played for the family memorial side GH United at North Queensland All Blacks carnivals. He told the Torres News that he would be unable to do so in 2013 because of the World Cup to be held in October and November. “Hopefully I will be playing for New Zealand in the World Cup,” he said.
TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour
MONDAY, AUGUST 05 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
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, AUGUST 05 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Mon 05 Tue 06
Wed 07 Thur 08 Fri 09
Sat 10
Sun 11
Mon 05
Time 0000 0723 1205 1731
Time 0041 0806 1230 1546
Time Ht 0126 2.52 0925 1.41 1355 1.73 1652 1.36
Time Ht 0141 2.33 1014 1.50 1440 1.68 1706 1.50
Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum
Ht 2.95 0.89 1.63 1.36
Time 0021 0745 1212 1522
Ht 2.89 1.03 1.67 1.28
MOON PHASES
Ht 2.82 1.15 1.71 1.22
NEW MOON Wed. Aug 7. Time: 07.51
Time 0059 0828 1253 1611
Ht 2.74 1.24 1.74 1.22
Time 0113 0853 1321 1634
FIRST QUARTER Wed. Aug. 14. Time: 20.56
Ht 2.64 1.32 1.75 1.26
FULL MOON Wed. Aug 21. Time: 11.45
LAST QUARTER Wed. Aug 28. Time: 19.35
Tue 06
Time Time Rate Time
0010 0325 0551 0809 1204 1546 1835 2134
-3.3 2.1 0350 -5.0 0837 3.2 1614 2158
Wed 07
Time Rate Time
0037 0617 1231 1900
Thur 08
Time Rate Time
-3.2 0100 -3.1 2.1 0411 0641 2.2 0430 -5.0 0903 1256 -4.9 0930 3.1 1640 1923 2.9 1704 2216 2234
Fri 09
Time Rate Time
0120 0704 1320 1945
Sat 10
Time Rate Time
-3.1 0141 -3.1 2.2 0451 0728 2.3 0515 -4.8 0957 1345 -4.6 1027 2.8 1730 2006 2.6 1756 2252 2313
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Sun 11
Time Rate Time
0202 0754 1412 2030
-3.1 2.3 0545 -4.4 1101 2.4 1826 2337
Time Rate
0228 0826 1443 2059
-3.2 2.3 -4.1 2.2
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By ALF WILSON NEW Zealand rugby league Test fullback Josh Hoffman is proud of his Torres Strait Islander
heritage. The star Brisbane Broncos back was in Townsville for the NRL clash with the North Queensland Cowboys
at 1300 Smiles Stadium on July 26. Hoffman was one of the Broncos best players in the side’s 18-16 victory over the home side
before more than 17,000 spectators. Numerous in the crowd were locals of Torres Strait Islander descent while others travelled from Cairns and even some came down from their home islands. The morning after the game the Torres News caught up with Hoffman at Townsville Airport as he was ready to fly back to Brisbane with the team.
“I have Badu and Darnley descent on my mother’s side which I am proud of,” Hoffman said. His mother Grace (nee Ahwang) was from a big Torres Strait Islander family and father Shane was born in New Zealand. The 25-year-old Hoffman has been one of the shining lights for the Broncos this season. << Continued Page 23.
Josh Hoffman at Townsville Airport with local fan Ethan Wilson
Only one tipster picks all eight NRL winners
ONLY theflyingfalafel was good enough to pick all eight winners in round 20 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition. The round featured two major upsets with tipsters getting off to a poor start as early as Friday night with only a handful tipping the Broncos to down the Cowboys, and then took another hit when the Warriors downed the Storm. Not only was there one with eight, there were only six with seven winners - TI Turkey, Leon Whittaker, Tigrrrr, MrCM, Barry Tarrant and rastragirl71, BigBalaBurger (6 winners) has had his lead trimmed by one and sits on 108, two ahead of TI Turkey (7) on 106. Four further back on 102 are BJ Danger (6), Jooti (5) and Mugai87
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(5). Five are grouped on 101: KPP (5), Kingtutt (6), Tipper Tonon (6), Denis Hill (6) and Marakai (6). 100: Mr Spiggot (6), Mariner (6). 99: beaniebuzza (6). 98: Sarah Finnemore (6), 86 (5). 97: Willy (5), Mark Hutton (6), Leon Whittaker (7), VooDoo Magic (6). 96: Gilligan 1 (3), Tigrrrr (7), Seahorse (6). 95: Rayns (5). 94: Kamiel (5). 92: Parra69 (5), MrCM (7), Marro (6). This year’s tipping competition is again sponsored by Sea Swift and IBIS, with prizes valued at more than $2300. The winner will receive a trip for two to Cairns aboard Sea Swift’s
Trinity Bay (value $1850); The runner-up will receive $500 voucher from the IBIS. As the Torres News is printed prior to the completion each full round, results published are a week behind. However, the up-to-date results are published on the operator’s web site after each round. Staff from the Torres News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. Only residents from local post codes and subscribers to the Torres News are eligible to enter. The competition is computer generated, with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Torres News nor the sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators.