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TB screening is to Flying high for Crusader Cup start on Saibai and Boigu - ‘finally’
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What we need is regular screenings and frequent screenings, and not just for TB but other diseases as well. - Cr Ron Enosa. Although isolated cases of TB do arise in the Torres Strait, as they do elsewhere in Queensland, there is no epidemic of TB anywhere in the Torres Strait. - Doctor Oscar Whitehead, TSNPA HHS Executive Director of Medical Services. This does bear the question that why is it only now we are seeing positive action? - TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela. There should be no excuses, why do diseases like this still exist in PNG? TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela.
SCREENING for tuberculosis (TB) by Queensland Health will begin on Saibai and Boigu Islands from Tuesday, September 3, prompting TSIRC to say “finally”. TSRIC Cr Ron Ensosa from Saibai said: “Finally the government is listening to our requests. “It’s a good thing Queensland Health will do some screening on the ground here, regardless of whether the numbers of TB sufferers are going up or down. “What we need is regular screenings and frequent screenings, and not just for TB but other diseases as well, such as Japanese encephalitis and Chikungunya, especially as PNG is so close to us,” Cr Ensosa said. Cautiously optimistic, Saibai has opened its border again under the treaty conditions for trading with PNG villages, from Monday to Friday. TSRIC Mayor Fred Gela said: “We have been talking to our communities now about this new development and if we are happy to reopen our borders. “However it is up to each councillor to decide what is best for their community.” Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Executive Director of Medical Services Dr Oscar Whitehead said all residents and visitors on the two islands would be asked to fill in a simple questionnaire. These would then be reviewed by clinical experts. Dr Whitehead said community education meetings also would be held on Saibai and Boigu islands during
that first week of September to provide information to residents. “This will include information on relevant aspects of TB, including: • how it is transmitted, • how to minimise the risk of infection, and • how TB is treated in the Australian health system, • as well as details of the screening program and process,’’ Dr Whitehead said. “All participants identified with symptoms suggestive of TB will then be offered further follow-up, which will include, as a minimum, a chest X-Ray and sputum sampling. “Should participants be identified with confirmed active TB, they will be offered supervised treatment and this will be managed between the Torres Strait-NP HHS and the Cairns and Hinterland HHS. “Treatment courses can range in duration from six to 24 months depending on the presence of drug resistance and site of disease. “As presentation with TB is most common in the first one to three years after initial infection, we will repeat this case-finding program annually for the next three years. “It is important to emphasise that once embarked upon a course of treatment for TB; that course of treatment must be stuck to rigidly and completed in full. “Any deviation or interruption in that course of treatment may lead to complications, as well as to the possible development of a more drugresistant form of TB.’’ Continued Page 2 >>
Photos by VIVIANE SILVA Sacred Heart and Tagai College players after the bounce by Dane Eaton at the AFL Northern Crusader Cup carnival on Thurday Island. Schools from throughout the Torres Strait and NPA took part. Report Page 28, more photos Page 25 >>
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TB screening is to start on Saibai and Boigu - ‘finally’ << From Page 1 Dr Whitehead said the case-finding and community education program had been introduced in response to community concerns over a perceived higher risk of exposure to TB on Saibai and Boigu Islands because of their proximity to Papua New Guinea and daily cross-border contacts. “TB is a major issue for PNG, especially in the South Fly District of the Western Province,’’ he said. “The epicentre of TB is on Daru Island, with some cases being detected and treated in some of the PNG villages on the mainland immediately opposite Saibai and Boigu islands.
Mayor Gela said: “It’s great to see Queensland Health go down this track, however this should have been in place from go and not just a knee-jerk reaction. “It should have happened a long time ago. “It is also music to our ears to hear officials confirm that Daru is the Epicentre of TB. “With something like 29,000 people in around this region, many who go there and remain for TB treatment at the hospital, it’s a lot of people being funnelled into a very small area.” Dr Whitehead said it was important to note that, although isolated cases
Daru Hospital. Daru is the “epicentre” of TB.
Mayor Fred Gela of TB did arise in the Torres Strait as they did elsewhere in Queensland, there was no epidemic of TB anywhere in the Torres Strait. He said to become infected with TB generally required long-term, prolonged exposure. A short-term exposure was not generally sufficient to result in infection and being in the open air and sunlight further reduced the risk. Dr Whitehead said drug resistant TB was not more infectious than drug sensitive TB. He said TB was a legally notifiable condition throughout Australia, including Queensland. “As a result of the strict controls
Dr Oscar Whitehead Cr Ron Enosa for the diagnosis and treatment of why do diseases like this still exist TB within its borders, Australia has in PNG? one of the lowest rates of TB in the “I agree that AusAID have shored world,’’ he said. things up at Daru Hospital, but this Mayor Gela said: “It’s interesting problem in PNG must stay on the to note that the Australian government radar. has not provided direct funding to the “Some of these villages are only PNG government since 1985, instead getting one visit a year from the its been going to AusAID, whose AusAID boat. budget has grown from $48 million “It’s great what has been done to $109 million. in Daru and now with Queensland “This does bear the question that Health sending clinicians who will why is it only now we are seeing pass on the skill set to our people here, positive action? but this support needs to be ramped “We can’t just say it’s the sheer up and not taper off. neglect of the PNG government when “I can’t stress enough the imporit has been in our bloody hands. tance of getting a handle on this,” “There should be no excuses, Mayor Gela said.
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ABOVE: Marg Thorsborne. BELOW: Restorative study material. BOTTOM: Participants work through a scenario. Bethel Mene, Dave Barrett, Teleai Ahmat, Macapele Savage, Wilhelmina Bann, Mary Whap, Stephane Pabai, Gavin Mosby, Vera Ses, Dianne Pearson, Michelle Ware, Trudi Lui, Ina Aputa, Jonathon Case, Sally Ecelyn, Rishi Jagunundan, Tavan Nona, Margie Cowley, Dorothy Hogan, Stepnanie Savage, Olive Bann, Irene Laifoo, Julie Cubit, Zoe Lang and Marg Thorsborne. broken, it’s about identifying what robust connections and relationships and suspensions have not been By AARON SMITH harm has been done and how to to improve the very fabric of the working. This provides a way to work with children and families so EDUCATORS and community repair it. This allows educators to get community. “Used worldwide across all that problems don’t arise through groups from all around the Torres on with helping our kids learn,” Ms cultures, we aim to keep more kids developing better communication.” Strait met last week at Thursday Thorsborne said. Dave Barrett, who teaches year Ms Thorsborne, once a teacher at school rather than expelled or in Island Bowls Club for a workshop to improve communication with herself, has a strong background in detention and stop them from being six students at Boigu Tagai said: “It’s education, counselling and project disconnected from their education, been great to learn how to give both students. Conducted over a two days, this management and has highly devel- as education is the one thing that will sides of a conflict or issue the chance workshop on ‘Restorative Justice’, oped skills as a facilitator, trainer and allow these kids to get ahead in life, to speak rather than just us teachers especially in remote areas,” she said. growling at the kids.” was led by consultant Marg Thors- presenter. The participants of this workshop She is widely recognised as an borne, who guided participants through a series of problem-solving international expert on school and were from Thursday Island, Badu, workplace bullying, and has played Darnley, Yam, Mayuiag, Boigu, scenarios. Restorative Justice is about a major role in the introduction of Masig, Poruma, St Pauls and identifying when people have restorative practices into schools Warraber and included, guidance fallen out with their communities and & workplaces in Australia and officers, teachers, teacher’s aides, student welfare officers and comworkplaces, and these relationships internationally. “We are trying to reach all the munity groups. are not healed. Manager of Student Services at Ms Thorsborne believes this people who contribute to the school loss of social capital, productivity, community, from teachers, guidance Tagai State College Pamela Hogan job satisfaction and emotional well- counsellors and community leaders. said: “Participants have said the “What we offer is a very humane workshop has been a real eyebeing is at best sad, and at worst, approach to problem solving and opener and they are very grateful dangerous. “When the rules have been try to create strong, healthy and for this opportunity, as detentions
Thursday Island Police issue a warning on alcohol, noise, traffic By JAMIE HORN Officer-in-Charge Thursday Island Police THURSDAY Island Police would like to remind all residents and visitors to the Island that public spaces are not party zones. The practice of drinking in public
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Police issue a warning << From Page 3 Police are also targeting road users in and around the school zones including the pedestrian crossings. There have been some problems particularly with regard to speeding. There is a laser speed detection device in operation on Thursday Island at the moment.
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TRADITIONAL owners on Mabuiag Island in the Torres Strait are taking charge of their economic future by undertaking an ambitious plan to export Tropical Rock Lobster directly from their small community to world markets. The brainchild of Mabuiag Island woman, Ms Flora Warrior, the project was conceived as part of her final year Masters in Business Administration (MBA) studies at the Cairns campus of James Cook University and has been embraced by Mabuiag Island traditional owners who have strived for a community-owned seafood enterprise for many years. The vision is for a $3.5m. dollar seafood processing facility that would have the capacity to process and transport live crayfish, an untapped potential that could bring the $18M dollar regional industry to $34m. a year. The Goemulgaw TSI Corporation which represents the traditional owners is currently auspicing the project pending registration of the fishing cooperative and sourcing of capital for the project. President Mr Terrence Whap said: “ We are excited to create a local, thriving economy that would finally
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Mabuiag TRL Community Business Working Group. ensure that fishing dollars individual Indigenous small will stay in our community.” business, many of which are “We are mindful how- operated by fishermen in our ever that there needs to be a community. degree of balance to sustain “A cooperative structure fisheries into the future is the ideal way of meeting and consider ourselves to complex commercial and be in the best position to community interests in an contribute to that balance Indigenous setting”. through our long history The Mabuiag region is of traditional sustainability well known as a rich source practices as the sea has been of the globally sought Tropiour food basket for thou- cal Rock Lobster (Panulirus sands of years.” ornatus). The enterprise Ms Warrior, who is also could bring great economic a traditional owner, said: benefit to a community “This project presents a which according to the 2011 Social Enterprise solution, Census figures, has a median not only as a commercial average personal income of profit-making business in only $340 a week. itself that is owned by the The community has community, but also an taken a bottom-up, grass opportunity to build a struc- roots approach so that the ture to foster the growth of project is entirely driven
by the traditional owners through a working group made up of committed community members. The group is currently sourcing funding for the project and are excited by the future possibilities, including an aquaculture and marine research component. The community of Mabuiag Island has contributed immensely to Australian marine research over the years and regard this component as a natural extension and a chance to partner with a university not only to study marine animal behaviour but also climate change, an issue that affects many communities in the Torres Strait and coastal Australia.
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NPA NEWS Members of the West Cape Turtle and Threat Alliance. Top (from left): Warren Strevens (Apudthama Land And Sea Rangers), Robbie Morris (Pormpuraaw Land and Sea Rangers), Christo Lifu (Apudthama Land and Sea Rangers), Peta-Marie Standley (Cape York NRM), Stanley Budby (Mapoon Land and Sea Rangers), Vicki Wundersitz (Cape York NRM). Bottom (from left): Meun Lifu (Apudthama Land And Sea Rangers), William Busch (Chairperson Mapoon Land & Sea Advisory Committee), Jane Blackwood (Mapoon Land and Sea Rangers).
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CAPE YORK’s threatened turtle species are set to benefit from a new alliance which has formed on western Cape York. Three Indigenous Councils have committed to working together by taking a regional approach to the monitoring and threat management of threatened Flatback, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley (below) turtles. Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council and Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council form the Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance, which will allow Councils to manage turtle conservation locally, while sharing resources and coordinating works. Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers from the communities have been monitoring turtle populations and controlling threats for many years and through the Alliance will now make direct decisions on management based on local knowledge and experience. Alliance spokesperson Robbie Morris, from Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council, said that, in forming the Alliance, the work that is undertaken to conserve turtle species can be much better coordinated. “The Alliance gives our Land and Sea Rangers a strong voice for turtle conservation. “We know the country, the turtles nesting sites, and the appropriate pest management strategy against threats to Olive Ridleys, Hawksbill and Flatback turtles on western Cape York.
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“One example of how the Alliance will work is where our Councils will coordinate our feral pig culls to make sure we get the biggest bang for our buck, to give turtle hatchlings the best chance at survival, and to make best use of funding” he said. Monitoring over recent years has shown that pig predation on turtle nests and hatchlings on the west coast of Cape York is estimated at between 70-98 % in any given season. Other turtle egg predators include wild dogs, goannas and crocodiles. Olive Ridley turtles are listed in both Queensland and the Commonwealth as an endangered species, while Flatback and Hawksbill turtles are listed as a vulnerable species on both Queensland and the Commonwealth’s threatened species lists. Councillor Polly Smith, from Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, said that the Cape’s regional natural resource management body is helping the Alliance get off the ground. “We are working closely with Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) to make this Alliance work, and will continue to work with each Council’s preferred providers for scientific and technical support. Our Councils have formed this Alliance so we can direct the coordination of our efforts from the ground up, not from the top down - Councils and Ranger groups want to take the lead in the survival of our turtle populations, and we are working together to make sure it happens” Councillor Smith said. The Councils are currently in negotiations to engage a coordinator who will work across the ranger groups to align data collection, engage scientific advisors and coordinate ranger training. Other western Cape York Aboriginal Councils have been invited to join the Alliance.
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New childcare centre opens at Bamaga LEFT: Senator Jan McLucas with teachers Patricia Yusia and Beverly Jacob. RIGHT: Senator Jan McLucas with students.
The NPA Community farm grows from strength-to-strength
By JESSICA SAXTON “IT’S ALL bout how you work with the people,” NPA Community Farm Coordinator Harrison Atu says, walking along the row of seedlings, their leaves a shock of green against the red earth. “The guys are really proud of their work,” he continued, speaking of the CDEP participants workingon the farm. “I’m amazed by the level of work they put in each day, it’s really great to see! “The whole point is to see this farm become an asset and a resource to the communities of the NPA, from providing training and employment to fresh produce but it’s also about being a source of community pride “In these last few months since the start of this financial year, we’ve had the green light from council, and had
the fund to really get in and get things happening,” he said, “it’s great to see the self esteem of the workers grow as the farm begins to take shape. “We’re excited to be able to back this project in force again,” said NPA Deputy Mayor Edward Newman: “It’s good to finally see it up and running again, with an experienced local person in charge, with a team of local workers able to drive it into the future.” A quick trip around the farm shows the growth of the seedlings in the past few months, and various infrastructure work completed. Even the Sandalwood seedlings planted last year are thriving. The farm will also provide community garden plots, available to community members, who can purchase their plot, seedlings, mulch and more from the farm, and have the ability to tend to their own garden based at the farm. Though this is just the beginning for Mr Atu’s plans. “I want to see more community involvement, we want to help people get back into gardening and fresh produce,” he said. “For me, I see this as the beginning.”
BAMAGA enjoyed the opening of a new childcare centre last week, offering more places for local kids in the NPA. Minister for Human Services and Senator for Queensland,Jan McLucas said the Federal Labor Government invested $2.7 million to establish a new childcare centre in the Northern Peninsula Area. “The Ama LaLa Day Care Centre is a fantastic addition for the community that will benefit many local families in Bamaga,” Senator McLucas said. “The new centre means more local families can be accommodated and have access to a safe, supportive environment for their children to play and learn. “It is great to be here today with staff, parents and children
celebrating the opening. “It is clear this new centre will be a real hub of activity in the community and very well utilised and enjoyed by families.” Labor candidate for Leichhardt Billy Gordon said every child deserves a great education. “Access to quality early learning at such a critical time in a child’s development will help them get the best possible start to life and prepare them for school,” Mr Gordon said. “Families that live at the tip of Australia deserve access to great quality child care like the rest of the country and that is what Federal Labor has delivered in Bamaga.” The Ama Lala Childcare centre is the sole provider of childcare to the region, and the new building
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World has turned its back on West Papua By MARK BOUSEN Group Editor Torres News TORRES News has long supported West Papua’s fight for independence from an oppressive and cruel Indonesian Government. Indonesia annexed West Papua in a mockery of a referendum where only about 1000 people - who were wined, dined and “entertained” - were invited to vote.
World powers, including the USA, UK and Australia (governments of all persuasions), have conveniently turned a blind eye, not to mention their backs, on the plights of one of two nearest neighbours - along with PNG - despite the well-documented violence and abject cruelty of the Indonesian security forces against the Indigenous West Papuans. Indonesia is now regarded as one of the world’s financial super powers, and its financial,
not to mention, political clout has Australia (all parties) quivering in their collective boots. This newspaper has reported previously that Indonesian secret police follow outspoken supporters of West Papua in Australia. Yes, on Australian soil, without any restriction. I am in regular contact with Selpius Bobii, the General Chairperson, Front PEPERA West Papua, who is incarserated in Abepura State Prison, and who
provides me with an extraordinary amount of information - far too much to publish. The imminent arrival of the Freedom Flotilla (Freedom Flotilla warned of dangers, Page 11 ), however well intentioned, in the Torres Strait has again brought focus onto the situation in West Papua, and it is timely the Torres News publish a brief outline of the West Papua betrayal by the rest of the world, provided by Mr Bobii from his prison cell.
Papua: Victim of a conspiracy of interests
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WEST Papua is becoming increasingly well known overseas these days, but for the wrong reasons! Papua has for years been made a victim of a range of ‘conspiracies of interest’. These conspiracies are indeed thriving in Papua at the local, national and international levels. Yet whether at the biggest end of the scale or the smallest, they are all the result of the same thing, an incredible power of attraction to Papua’s natural resources. This majestic land’s natural resources are incomparable in richness by any other island or continent throughout the entire world . It has become known worldwide for the mountains of gold and copper held by Papuan mother earth, for its oil, gas and timber that are some of the best sources in the world. Indeed the natural resources of Papua have become like a magnet for those who have come to take our resources both legally and illegally. Competition by parties to get their hands on Papua’s natural wealth has led to no small sacrifice of materials, time, energy and human beings. The land of Papua is so well known overseas not just because of the existence of PT Freeport (being the biggest gold mine and third biggest copper mine worldwide) but also because Papua has itself become a source of conflict in that scramble for who will get the ‘treasure’.
By SELPIUS BOBII Abepura State Prison Jayapura, Indonesia Ever since the sovereignty of the nation of Papua was annexed into the Republic of Indonesia (RI) on 1 May, 1963, West Papua has been ablaze with continual conflicts being played out. Seemingly endless conflicts which have been the result of conspiracies of interest going on behind the scene. In 1963 to achieve their economic and political interests the Republic of Indonesia and USA colluded together to seize West Papua from the Dutch and place it in the hands of the Republic of Indonesia. A collusion in which the sole interests of the USA was their own economic domination and regional security interests. Whilst Indonesia’s primary interest in the deal at the time
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Members of the West Papuan National Coalition for Liberation (WPNCL), the body that lodged the application for membership for West Papua with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG):From left: Andi Ayamiseba, a member of WPNC; Dr John Otto Onawame the Deputy Chairperson of WPNCL and leader of the delegation to the MSG 19th Summit; Recks Rumaikiek the secretary of WPNCL; and Miss Paula Makabori a member of WPNCL. Photo courtesy Ben Bohane/wakaphotos.com.
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was around increasing its political power. The USA’s goal was achieved with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RI and USA in 1967 for the operation of the Freeport mine in Timika. This MOU actually smoothed the way for the so-called ‘referendum’ implemented by RI in 1969. An event that was most seriously flawed morally and legally. The opening of the Freeport mine made ever so clear that USA’s first and foremost reason for helping Indonesia to annex West Papua was for their own economic gain. The USA had another important reason however to engineer this MOU as it secured an interest for the USA in the Asia Pacific region. RI at that time was taking advantage of the cold war situation politically by intentionally showing signs of working together with the Russians. Particularly in relation to defence (RI had already made purchases of equipment from the Russians to come up against the Dutch over the matter of the land of Papua). Indonesia’s strategy was successful and the USA moved to prevent Russia getting a hold in the Asia Pacific region by intervening in the dispute between RI and the Netherlands over West Papua. The deal was that RI would discontinue its relations with Russia. The result, RI got what it wanted and USA was able to defend the Asia Pacific region from communist influence and at the same time achieve its own economic interests in Papua.. The USA conspired with the Indonesians, pressuring the Dutch Queen through a delegation led by the then President J.F Kennedy and appointing a retired American Ambassador to the UN Ellsworth Bunker to draft a proposal that would supposedly bring an end to the dispute between RI and the Dutch over the issue of West Papua. At the same time influencing the UN to also get involved in ‘resolving’ the dispute. The Netherlands prior to that point had hoped for support from Australia, the British and the USA in defending
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the retention of Papua by the Dutch, however they had never imagined the political manouvres that were about to take place by the USA. Following the USA’s moves there was absolutely no response from either the British or Australia to support the Dutch’s retention of Papua. Nothing! UN mediated the coming together of the parties in line with the USA engineered scenario, with the USA providing the proposal that had been prepared by Bunker. The proposal was signed off as an agreement between RI and the Netherlands with the UN providing witness and become known as the ‘New York Agreement’ of 15 August, 1962. There was absolutely no involvement whatsoever in the process of representation from the nation of Papua. With the signing of the New York Agreement the Netherlands had no further right to defend the land of Papua and of course to fulfill their promise to the nation of Papua of bringing about recognition of their full sovereignty. The Dutch surrendered the power of administrative governance to UN (UNTEA) on 1 May, 1963, following which UNTEA surrendered the same to RI. With that transfer the requirement to implement a referendum was also transferred to RI. However the initial plan for the ‘Act of Free Choice’ with one person one voice was changed by RI to a method of so-called ‘representation’ and a committee was formed to that end known locally as the Dewan Musyawarah PEPERA Under RI’s revision a mere 1026 Papuans were chosen by RI to determine the fate of the Papuan nation of some 800,000 Papuans in the Act of Free Choice. Before the vote was taken those 1026 chosen by RI were taken to Java where they stayed in top-class motels and were provided with sexual favours. They returned to Papua in a state of ecstasy due to the extent of the blissful comforts they’d enjoyed, to be on arrival also given a sum of money and valued objects such as radios etc. Continued Page 9 >>
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<< From Page 8 Back in Papua they were accommodated in a special camp where they were then to be indoctrinated and intimidated with the threat of violence, into voting for Papua to be a permanent part of RI. Finally in a state of of being terrorized with fear, the group of 1026 were required to vote. Of the total one didn’t vote due to illness whilst one person from Fak Fak boldly rejected RI’s pressure and voted for independence for Papua. The remaining 1024 Papuans under severe intimidation voted for Papua to become a part of the territory of Indonesia. Indonesia’s victory with the Act of Free Choice was not a victory based on the upholding of the supremacy of law, democracy, truth, honesty, human rights and peace. Rather it was a victory based on violence and an immoral and internationally illegal engineering of the situation. The failure of Indonesia to implement the requirements of the New York Agreement was reported within a session of the UN by a special representative of the UN by the name of Ortisan. However even though at that time 15 member nations of the UN rejected the results of the so-called Act of Free Choice and left the room, nevertheless UN noted that the requirements of the New York Agreement of 15 August 1962 had been carried out to completion. In the process of annexing Papua into RI it was proven that USA’s manipulation of the situation was extreme. Without the assistance of the USA it is certain that RI would have experienced resistance in opposing the Netherlands (which at that time possessed full modern war weaponry). The USA prioritized, and realized its own economic and security interests in the region. Whilst those supreme values of international law, democracy, human rights, justice, truth, honesty and peace were overlooked and defeated such that the interests of RI and USA could be achieved. A result that was achieved through a conspiracy involving a political and military invasion so as to secure interests of the USA and RI alone. An act which denied the most basic of human rights of the nation of Papua to decide on their own future. The human rights of the nation of Papua were sacrificed, were mortgaged off to the State of Indonesia. Following West Papua’s forced inclusion into RI the international conspiracies of interest in the land of Papua became increasingly exaggerated. The conspiracies were realized in partnerships bilateral and multilateral, with partnerships in the mining industry becoming like fortresses for defending the continued forced inclusion of West Papua within RI. The scale of the giant PT Freeport mine in Timika (parent Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.) defies the imagination,. The CEO and
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Papua: Victim of a conspiracy of interests President of Freeport James R.Moffett is one of biggest business names in USA and Freeport shareholders spread across 24 nations with by far the biggest dollars going to the USA. There are also huge natural gas fields the Tangguh LNG Project (said to become one of the world’s prime gas supply sources) and massive oil fields near Sorong. Two of the largest exploiters of Papua’s oil and gas have been British owned companies working of course with RI. The list of transnational mining corporations that have been exploiting West Papua’s oil and minerals is not short. West Papua has indeed become like the world’s ‘kitchen’ providing for many nations and investment in the mining and energy industry has become the very bargaining power of Indonesia to defend the continued inclusion of West Papua within its borders. Campaigning and lobbying for sovereign independence of West Papua continues to be blocked by those nations of the world that choose to prioritise their own trade relations with Indonesia above human rights of the indigenous people of the land. Papua has been and continues to be sacrificed as the victim in these conspiracies of interests. The question begs as to whether the nation of Papua will continue to be sacrificed in this way by the nations of the world, by the U.N and especially by the nations of Africa, the Caribean and Pacific? Particularly also at this time one wonders will Papua be sacrificed yet again by the MSG?’ Not only has Papua been sacrificed time and time again in these international conspiracies of interests but the people of Papua have at the same time become victims in the most horrible ways imaginable as a result of national level conspiracies by the State of Indonesia. The annexation of Papua into RI opened the way for Indonesia to exploit the wealth of Papua’s natural resources through its international dealings and Indonesia’s inhumane practices to ensure that continues have caused the people of Papua to be marginalized, discriminated against, been made a minority, killed directly and indirectly. The end result of which is that the West Papuan people as an ethnic race are now known to be heading towards annihilation. Jakarta’s ruling in 1969 regarding autonomy for Papua which was altered in 2001 to become ‘Special Autonomy’ in Papua and which has recently been altered yet again to become ‘Special Autonomy PLUS’ has also indeed been part of a conspiracy of RI. These political packages coming out of Jakarta have been supported by and in some cases even funded by international parties. Political packages that are applied in Papua in spite of
the fact that the nation of Papua has rejected them. The nation of Papua has even become a victim of local conspiracies of interest by transmigrants, with newcomers having manipulated the situation by working together with RI and even parties from other nations in a number of ways to their own ends. The result is now obvious with the city centres and in fact the economics of Papua now having been taken over by transmigrants. Whilst the local indigenous community is forced to sell its goods on the sides of the road and at the sides of shops and markets, being areas that of course have been built by the
government.. Even certain Papuans have become agents of conspiracies in the name of the national interest, ‘selling out’ for the reward of worldly comforts. These people play their games in a range of ways including acting as ‘pioneers’ for mining investors or acting as agents for Indonesian Intelligence. Infiltrating the resistance organizations, NGO’s and non-defence civil servant organisations, churches, academic institutions, even by establishing organisations themselves to defend Papua remaining within Indonesia (eg organization the ‘Red White Ranks’).
There are at any one time so many local,national and international conspiracies being played out in Papua, with all being applied in nice tidy systematic ways. All without exception have the same result of defending the colonial domination of RI and its allies and prolonging the most severe oppression against the nation of West Papua. Conspiracies that seem to have no end and which have been given fertile ground by conflicts first created when the State of Indonesia, the Netherlands, USA and UN without the inclusion of indigenous Papuans annexed the nation of Papua into the Republic of
Indonesia. This annexation of Papua’s sovereignty into Indonesia directly gave rise to the consequence of serious widespread human rights violations against the nation of Papua as well as injustices in many areas of development. All leading to marginalization, discrimination, making Papuans a minority in their ancestors lands and in combined effect amounting to a slow moving but certain genocide against ethnic West Papuans. To rescue the nation of Papua from this humanitarian emergency that is so horrifying in its results and which has been intentionally hidden from
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the eyes of the world for this last 50 years, the actors of the State of Indonesia, USA, the Netherlands and UN must take responsibility. These four actors that were totally responsible for the annexation of Papua into RI must surely take responsibility for what they have created. So as to bring to an end this most inhumane colonial domination of the nation of Papua by RI and its allies in the land of West Papua. To this end unconditional negotiations need to take place immediately between RI and the nation of Papua with mediation by UN, the Netherlands, USA and / or a neutral nation, to thoroughly discuss the problems in Papua and find a dignified solution.
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Entries for Multicultural Festival close on Friday, September 6 Maiem, Sew Ngapa I wish to acknowledge the Kaiwalagal Traditional Owners the Kaurareg People and thank the Torres News for this opportunity to submit my article on Council’s operations and activities. Torres Shire extends heartfelt sympathies to all our families currently in bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness. Governor-General Her Excellency Hon. Quentin Bryce visit to
Torres Strait The Governor-General extended her tour of Thursday Island to allow visits to three outer island communities of Warraber, Mer and Badu. Torres Shire Council hosted her Excellency’s tour on Thursday Island which included the ‘Welcome’ luncheon ceremony at Gab Titui Culture Centre where she met community elders. She also met representatives of James Cook University Campus, Defence Facility and Lena Passi Women’s Shelter at
their venues. Her Excellency is familiar with many of the issues confronted by remote and isolated communities across the nation and understood our plights when she was personally briefed on important Torres Strait matters such as health, high cost of living, housing, policing and the international border related issues. Visit of Japanese Consul - Mr Yoshiyuki Isoda to the Shire In honour of the yearly Japanese Ancestral Bon Ceremony, Mr Isoda,
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Cr Napau Pedro Stephen MAYOR first stage of community consultations. This is an exciting and important project for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as it will provide a pathway to homeownership for many families and will also alleviate housing shortages within the Shire. The Horn Island A ff o r d a b l e H o u s i n g Project aims at providing affordable land and house packages to Indigenous people. The project team is scheduled to return to Torres Shire during the first week of September 2013 to deliver the second community consultation and stakeholder information sessions. To date, Council has received great interest from the community and we would like to thank those individuals for taking the time to complete the survey. With all the input received, our Project Team can ensure that the house and urban designs suit our island lifestyle and meets our expectations. I encourage our indigenous constituents and families to partake in this great initiative and first opportunity which will assist in providing affordable homeownership to many. What our people are paying in rent now can go towards paying off a loan. Rosehill Boat Ramp Pontoon / Walkway Installation Council at its recent meeting discussed the installation of the Rosehill Boat Ramp Pontoon/Walkway. Installation works will commence before the end of the year for this much needed facility. Multicultural Festival 2013 The Multicultural Festival theme is “celebrating our gifts and diversity” and will be held at ANZAC Park on Friday, 20 September (our region’s Show day). Torres Shire Council wants to celebrate our rich cultural diversity and invites entries to partake in competitions from Talented Performers, Aspiring
Artists and Master Chefs to join our 2013 Multicultural Festival in ANZAC Park. Categories include Food - TI’s Master Chef; Dance - celebrate your culture; Talent - Shire Shakedown; Arts & Craft - the next great artist and Fashion- Cultural Catwalk. Other cultural ideas and entries will be considered (for example weaving workshops and coconut damper making). $5000 Cash is up for grabs across these categories. Contestants will be judged on sheer talent and must fit within our multicultural theme. Entries are available from the Reception at the Torres Shire Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island and must be returned by 4pm Friday 6 September 2013. The Twilight Markets will be held as part of this exciting event. Donated BBQ for community use Council had accepted a donated BBQ from the local Rotary Club which will now be incorporated in Councils’ overall plans of beautifications of our public spaces. Whilst Council is happy to receive donated goods, installation and on-going maintenance expenses become a costly liability for Council. These unforeseen expenses are not usually included in our budget. Council have been working towards an outdoor project for Bach Beach which included outdoor tables recently installed there and a proposal to include this BBQ was tabled at a recent Council Meeting for financial consideration. Torres Shire Council continues to lead, provide and facilitate services to enhance the quality of lifestyle in our region. For further information on any of the subjects listed above, please contact the Executive Secretary, Nola Ward Page on Ph (07 4069 1336) or email: nola. page@torres.qld.gov.au Au Esoau, Koeyma Eso Mayor Councillor Napau Pedro Stephen
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Freedom Flotilla warned about dangers By GARY HUTCHISON WHILE Cooktown identity Dick Randolph fully supports the visiting Freedom Flotilla in their efforts to generate great waves of support for a Free West Papua, he holds little hope for their success. In fact, he believes they are headed for a “lot of trouble” when they finally reach the Indonesian territory. “Indonesians don’t take kindly to people trying to enter their country illegally, without passports or visas and on political crusades,” said Dick who spent 38 years of his life living on the West Irian border. “The chances of Indonesia relinquishing its hold on West Papua, a large,
under-populated area with huge natural resources are very slim.” Dick’s advice to the Flotilla members while they were berthed at Cooktown that perhaps a state of autonomy rather than complete independence might be a better course to sail. “A state similar to that occurring in some Chinese and Russian states,” he said. He said he believed implicitly in freedom for West Papua and wished them all the success. Meanwhile, the Indonesian propaganda machine rolls on with claims published by the Indonesian website merdeka.com that the Freedom Flotilla is not proceeding, hotly denied by Freedom Flotilla co-founders, Jacob Rumbiak,
Uncle Kevin Buzzacott and Izzy Brown last Friday. Collectively, they asserted they are: “More determined than ever, to make this historic journey to West Papua”. “Our land is calling us, we never stop, our Spirit land is calling us,” said Jacob Rumbiak, West Papua’s exiled, elected Foreign Minister. Mr Rumbiak has spent a total of 12 years in various Indonesian jails and Indonesian military camps. The Freedom Flotilla to West Papua arrived at port in Cooktown at 7.45am last Thursday, with members going on to enjoy the sunshine at the markets, while they tried to engender local support of their quest.
ABOVE LEFT: One of the Freedom Flotilla vessels moored in the Endeavour River at Cooktown waiting to depart on the last leg of their journey. ABOVE RIGHT: Having lived in the West Papua region for most of his life, Cooktown local Dick Randolph took some time out to catch up with the Freedom Flotilla at Cooktown. RIGHT: The Freedom Flotilla was spreading the word about the situation in West Papua and seeking local support at Cooktown markets. Seen here are: (front) Izzy Brown with (in back from left) Jundulu Neal, West Papua’s elected Foreign Minister Jacob Rumbiak and Kevin Buzacott. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.
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Residents pitch in to save the Thursday Island Bowls Club By AARON SMITH THURSDAY Island Bowls Club has been in need of some TLC for a while now, and a team of determined residents are trying to restore the venue to its former glory, put they need help. Over the past few weeks a small group of people have been meeting on
Sunday afternoons at the club to clean up the debris and do repairs. Natalie Du Prel was one of the first to push for the restoration of the club. “Our aim is to get a grant to get a fence erected and a playground built to make it safer for kids. We would like to make it a family friendly place where people can come and have a drink and
not have to worry about the kids falling off the embankment,” she said. “We’d really like to see it become a community facility, especially for the long-term residents. It would also make a great safe location where mothers could meet. It is so much more than just playing bowls.” Having fallen into neglect in the last
18 months, the lawn has since died, but the restoration team would like to see it become a working lawn bowls club again and are offering for the first year $1 membership for social members and $20 for full members to try to grow the numbers. The Bowls Club is willing to subsidise the normal fee of $70 a year and hopes to once again have tournaments
at the venue. Both permanent residents and short termers are all encouraged to join. Check the notice board out the front of the club, as well as the community board at IBIS and the Post Office for more information. There was an emergency Annual General Meeting last month, and further meeting will be held in the near future.
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Green thumbs meet on common ground By SALLEYLLA CRANNEY GREEN thumbs of Thursday Island should keep the calendars free for Sunday, September 29, when the Thursday Island Gardening Group next meets at Cecile de Bretagne’s place at the hospital accommodation. Cecile has developed an amazing garden on the rock face looking out to the ocean on the back way to the hospital, where she has managed to grow a diverse garden despite the challenges of south-easterly winds and very little top soil. One plants being given away at the next Gardening Group Meeting is the Mushroom Plant, an interesting edible plant that grows well in
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the Torres Strait that is originally from PNG. The leaves and stems of this green leafy small bush are highly nutritious and can be used in salads and in cooking to be used similar to spinach. The leaves have a beautiful mushroom flavour, but be warned you may have trouble stopping the kids snacking on this one straight from the garden. They seem to really love it. We will be giving away free mushroom plants along with other interesting edible plants at the next Gardening Group meeting. More details will be on posters place up around TI. Anna Feher-Holan with young Annika and Elliot.
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Celebrating our gifts and diversity Torres Shire Council wants to celebrate our rich cultural diversity and invites entries from Talented Performers, Aspiring Artists, Fashion Gurus, Cultural Dancers and Master Chefs to join our 2013 Multicultural Festival in ANZAC Park. $5,000 cash is up for grabs across many categories. Contestants will be judged on sheer talent and must fit with our multicultural theme. Entry Forms must be returned by 4pm, Friday, September 6, 2013 to:
By AARON SMITH OWNER-operators of Trinity Monuments in Cairns, which supplies tombstones to much of the Torres Strait region, want to give something back to the community. Trinity Monuments is a family business run by Attila and wife Anna Feher-Holan. “We have felt for some time now that we would like to in some way show our appreciation to the Torres Strait and Cape communities for their support of our business,” Anna said. Trinity Monuments will be donating a sport pack, containing two rugby balls, an AFL ball and a soccer ball to each of the 23 primary schools across the Torres Strait and Cape,” she said. Attila’s parents started Trinity Monuments originally as a foundry, but later moved into working with granite, and Attila and Anna took it over in 2011 when his parents retired. “The business is targeted at Indig-
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Torres Shire Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island The Twilight markets will be held as part of this exciting event.
3pm - 9pm, Friday, September 20, 2013 enous communities. “Attila’s parents strived to offer a superior product, with better materials and ones that incorporated their animal totems as well, so it was more fitting for these communities,” she said. Although Trinity Monuments also make tombstones for all groups in the community, most of their business is for Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal communities. They are also commissioned by people on the Cook Islands and as far as PNG. “Our clients who come back to us over the years are very loyal and we are only here making a living because of them, so we wanted to show our gratitude,” she said. Trinity Monuments also donated the Island of Origin trophy, as well as support the Torres Strait Rugby League team, the Strikers, to go to in Cairns in September.
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SENIORS’ WEEK GOLDEN OLDIES NIGHT
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Seniors’ Week wrapped up with a Golden Oldies night at PKA Hall on Thursday Island, where everybody, young and old shook, a tail feather.
DARNLEY COUPLE’S 44TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr and Mrs Tom Reuben, from Darnley Island, celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 17, at the Brothers Club Hall in Cairns. The party was attended by relatives and friends.
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FEDERAL ELECTION – September 7, 2013
Who’s Who in Leichhardt: Entsch favourite
By MARK BOUSEN
SITTING member Warren Entsch (LNP) is at very short odds to retain the seat of Leichhardt he regained in 2010 for the September 7 election. Latest odds quote Mr Entsch at paying a $1.10 for a $1 investment, effectively odds of 1-10on. Labor’s Billy Gordon is quoted at $6 with the remainder at $20 and over. Mr Entsch opened betting at about $1.15 to $1.18, with Mr Gordon at $4, but the sitting member’s odd have firmed considerably to his current quote.
Mr Entsch who held the seat from 1996 to 2007 when he “retired” only to see Labor’s Jim Turnour take the seat with a swing of 14.3 per cent on the back of Kevin Rudd being swept into power. It was one of the biggest swings in the country. Mr Turnour was quoted at $7 prior to the election to defeat the LNP’s short-priced favourite Charlie McKillop. Mr Entsch returned for the 2010 poll at the begging of LNP power brokers and reclaimed his seat from Mr Turnour with a swing of almost nine per cent and now holds the seat with a majority of 4.6 per cent. While such a percentage regards the seat of
being marginal, it’s far from the fact and should be regarded as a safe LNP seat. However, as Mr Turnour proved upsets are possible. Mr Entsch, who is the Opposition Whip in the last parliament, is expected to be made a senior minister should the LNP be elected to government as current polls predict. The seat has generally been regarded as a bell-weather seat, meaning the sitting member is part of the Government. That held essentially true until the last election in 2010 when the Gillard government was returned, but Leichhardt member sat on the Opposition benches.
Meet the candidates for Leichhardt jobs so that families can be kept together and prosper.
FRANK MILES Family First Miles is a qualified business trainer and consultant, having owned and operated several successful small to medium enterprises. He is the author of 16 self help pocket books and has lived in Cairns for ten years. Born in Geelong, Miles completed his secondary studies in Queensland and has since obtained qualifications in the areas of Real Estate and Business Management. He has also served as Chairman of the Board at a large Christian College on the Sunshine Coast and is a Justice of the Peace.
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WARREN ENTSCH LNP 63 year-old Entsch was a grazier and crocodile farmer from Mareeba in the Atherton Tablelands when first elected an MP in 1996. Active in the Cape York Cattleman’s union group, Entsch came to prominence before the 1996 election after organising against the Goss Line Division Encompassing government’s proposals to resume several pastoral leases to create a new wilderness area. He previously worked as a fitter with the RAAF and at the Yabulu nickel mine. In his first term he prepared a pair of crocodile skin boots for visiting US President Bill Clinton. Entsch was liked by his own party for his knock-about working class background, just the appeal needed to keep the ‘battlers’ on-side. Entsch retired at the 2007 election but returned to win his seat back at the 2010 election and has held the position of Chief Opposition Whip since the 2010 election, a complicated job in a finely divided House.
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BRUCE GIBSON Palmer United Party Gibson is part owner and executive director of Indigenous Employment Business Opportunities (IEBO). For over 12 years Bruce has been heavily involved with advocacy and development of Indigenous people through his work as liaison officer with the Foundation of the Aboriginal & Islander Research Association and as CEO of the Aboriginal Corporation of the West Cape York Traditional Land Owners.
Arnhem Land and in disability services in Cairns. She has owned and managed small businesses for several years and is currently at the Cairns campus of James Cook University for a degree in sustainability, majoring in business.
FACT FILE Compiled from the resources of the AEC, ABC and Regional and Remote Newspapers THE SEAT LNP holds the seat with 4.6% SITTING MEMBER Warren Entsch (LNP) has held the seat since 2010, returning to parliament after having represented this (in ballot paper order) seat from 1996 until 2007. Entsch’s departure in 2007 was due to a temporary retirement from politics. BOUNDARIES Over 80% of the population of Leichhardt lives in the Cairns metropolitan area, most of which lies within the boundaries of Leichhardt. The area of the electorate extends north from Cairns along the ‘Marlin Coast’ between the Atherton Tablelands and the sea to Mossman, before spreading out to include Cape York north of the Mitchell River and all of the Torres Strait islands. Covers 148,988 sq km, an area more than twice the size of Tasmania. HISTORY throughout North Queensland, Leichhardt was created when the parliament was supporting students throughout expanded in 1949. the Torres Strait, Cape York and It is named after German born explorer Ludwig Cairns. Leichhardt, who disappeared while attempting to cross He has also been an Army the continent in 1848. Reservist with the far north’s At 16.7% Leichhardt has the nation’s second51st Battalion, and worked for highest proportion of Indigenous residents. the Foundation for Young AusAt 15.0% the electorate has the fourth-highest tralians as a Co-Coordinator proportion of single parent families. of youth leadership programs. % OF TOTAL VOTE Gordon has also worked for Central Cairns 25.98% Reconciliation Australia as the South Cairns 18.97% organisation’s Education OfNorth Cairns 16.89% ficer and most recently worked Cape York 7.20% as Community Development Commonwealth Electoral Division of Douglas 5.35% Manager with Skytrans, a Other areas 25.60% position that has given him a BETTING good understanding of Boundary Cairns gazetted 15 December 2009 from sportingbet and Cape York issues and Entsch $1.10 needs.
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DALE EDWARDS Rise Up Australia Party Edwards is an IT consultant from Dunwich in south-east Queensland. He completed a Masters in Information Technology, before commencing an Information Technology Consultancy company. For over 15 years, he has been building Databases, creating Management Reports for Companies and Government Organisations. Edwards says he is fully and passionately committed to see Australia return to a strong moral ethos, freedom of speech, truth and justice, responsible Government, debt-free profitable living, Australian ownership of Land and Companies. He is highly supportive of affordable, educational opportunities and the provision of
GEORGE RYAN Katter’s Australian Party Ryan and his wife run almost 4000 head of cattle on three properties in North Queensland and live near Georgetown. He has served two terms on the Etheridge Shire Council.
BALLOT PAPER DRAW FRANK MILES (Familly First) DALE EDWARDS (Rise Up Australia Party) GEORGE RYAN (Katter’s Australian Party) BRUCE GIBSON (Palmer United Party) JOHANNA KLOOT (Greens) WARREN ENTSCH (LNP) BILLY GORDON (ALP)
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FEDERAL ELECTION – September 7, 2013
Turtles and dugongs protection already underway: Gordon LABOR candidate for Leichhardt Billy Gordon has accused Tony Abbott and Warren Entsch of hypocrisy and cultural insensitivity following the release of his so-called Dugong and Turtle Protection Plan which ignores the many years of work of the traditional owner groups in North Queensland. “Tony Abbott has totally ignored years of work undertaken by traditional
owners and indigenous organisations in Torres Strait and Cape York to protect turtles and dugongs and ensure sustainable harvesting,” Mr Gordon said. “At the last election Warren Entsch pledged in his campaign material to ‘Protect native title rights of traditional hunters and support indigenous designed policies for sustainability’.” Mr Gordon accused Abbott and Entsch of hollow
promises by dismissing the work Turtle and Dugong Taskforce and the Queensland Indigenous Sea Country Strategic Policy Group. “Failure of the Coalition to consult Indigenous people and acknowledge their work in protecting our marine life prior to releasing its Coalition Protection Plan clearly contradicts its claim to engage in a meaningful way with Indigenous communities and is an insult to traditional owners.” Mr Gordon, who himself managed the Turtle
and Dugong Conservation program in 2007, said that the Federal Government provided funding for a new Indigenous Community Partnership just last year for the very same measures announced by the Coalition. “Federal funding has been used to employ Indigenous rangers and implement the Cape York Sea Country strategy to support sustainable harvesting regimes and develop community compliance and enforcement mechanisms to stamp out illegal poaching.” The Federal Labor Gov-
ernment is already investing $6.95 million in Indigenous self-management because this is the best way to ensure the sustainable and appropriate management of dugongs and turtles. This includes leadership and advice on the take of marine turtle and dugong, developing community based sea country management plans and supporting involvement by the traditional owners in the sustainable use of marine resources and compliance training. “A number of communities have already taken the
lead on sustainable hunting practices and have developed Community Management Plans. “They see protection of dugong as a priority and are actively engaged in policing their own communities. Mr Gordon said that traditional owners were well aware of the need for tougher legislation to support sustainable harvesting and stamp out poaching. “The Turtle and Dugong Taskforce is finalising a new legal framework to better achieve this goal but their work has been swept
Health plan to help Torres Strait: Entsch MP WARREN Entsch, the Member for Leichhardt, believes the Coalition’s newly-announced health policy will help get more - and better-trained - medical experts into rural and Our suppliers will be here so come get yourself a bargain! regional areas like Weipa and the Torres Strait. Thursday “We need more frontline services Island in Leichhardt, from highly skilled Servicing the doctors, to nurses and allied health Torres Strait & Outer Islands professionals,” said Mr Entsch. “This is a significant issue, and one that will certainly be helped by our plan to provide financial assistance to students from rural and remote areas to further their studies.” Mr Entsch said it was good to see a focus on greater community involvement in the management and 91 Douglas Street • Ph: 4069 1548 responsibility of local hospitals, and he welcomed the plan to bring Shop 63 Stockland Cairns - 4033 7575 forward the proposed roll-out of the Shop 1 / 28 Edith St National Bowel Cancer Screening Innisfail - 4061 9333 Programme. “I’m also very pleased that the Coalition has committed to review
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the Medicare Locals structure to make sure that funding is actually being spent on supporting frontline services,” he said. “Unfortunately, I’ve received a lot of feedback from senior figures in local health that FNQ Medicare Local hasn’t been doing what it was set up to do - which is planning and funding extra health services and supporting local providers. “Instead, I have evidence that they are competing with local providers, taking their funding and trying to provide the services themselves, when clearly they don’t have the capacity. “I welcome a full review of their role. “We’re committed to rebuilding general practice and assisting them to expand their practices and provide space for teaching medical students,” Mr Entsch said. “The Coalition will commit $52.5 million to provide at least 175 grants of up to $300,000 targeted to rural and
KAP calls for a Navy Base in Cairns
KAP candidate for Leichhardt George Ryan has called for increased Naval precense in the Cairns region. “Since the Rudd government placed the Asylum seeker processing facility in Port Moresby, it has put the Torres Strait,
Cairns and the whole of Far North Queensland on the front line” said Mr Ryan. Mr Ryan warned that parts of the north were unprotected. “At no time in recent history has the need for better surveillance of our northern waters been more apparent.
Australia’s north is open to anyone who wants to get on a boat and risk coming into our waters, not only asylum seekers, but illegal fishermen,” Mr Ryan said. Mr Ryan said he remains focused on creating real solutions to real problems and that Kevin Rudd’s an-
PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Opens 22 July 2013 – Closes 16 September 2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health scholarships are available for undergraduate or entry level courses in the following areas: > Aboriginal health work
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Scholarships in the 2014 academic year are worth up to $15,000 per year for full time study or $7,500 for part time study, for the normal duration of the course.
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing. ACN, Australia’s professional organisation for all nurses, is proud to be the fund administrator for this program.
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regional areas.” The Coalition will also commit $13.4 million to provide 500 additional scholarships to a maximum of $30,000 per scholarship for nurses and allied health professionals in areas of need to undertake further study. “The Coalition has strongly identified tropical health and medical research as an enormous opportunity for Northern Australia, underpinned by the impressive work to date by institutions like JCU. “The need to increase readiness to combat biosecurity risks was highlighted in April when the first cases of PNG mosquito-borne chikungunya disease were diagnosed in Cairns,” Mr Entsch said. “Communities in Torres Strait and Cape York are likely to be among the first to experience transmission of these kinds of diseases so it’s vital that we in the Far North are generating and owning the knowledge to combat them.”
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nouncement to increase the Naval Base at Townsville did not make sense. “Cairns is exactly where this base should be built. Our waters are being infiltrated by illegal fisherman, illegal refugees and diseases like TB and drugs are entering our country by our remote far northern areas. “Border Security is a real issue but so is this region’s economy. Defence Force jobs create employment opportuntities, and Cairns needs to diversify and strengthen” said Mr Ryan. KAP policy outlines that 100 Patrol Class Naval Boats with multifunctional capacity should be deployed into North Queensland. Crews would be situated in the Cairns region, and the vessels would be equiped with multifunctional capabilities to deal with customs, border security and biosecurity issues as well as fishing infringements.
aside by the Coalition in favour of its heavy handed approach of involving the Australian Crime Commission to solve this problem.” Mr Gordon said that unlike the Coalition, a Labor Government will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous people. “If elected I will be a strong voice for indigenous people in the Far North on this and other issues.”
Greens launch dental plan GREENS lead Senate candidate Adam Stone and candidate for Leichhardt Johanna Kloot have launched the Greens fully-costed plan to make it easier for every Australian to see a dentist. “The Greens already delivered a down payment on Denticare and now we want to finish the job,” said Mr Stone. “Oral health is important for overall health but unfortunately one in three Australians say they can’t afford to see the dentist. The Greens believe that your health shouldn’t be determined by your bank balance so we made dental reform a priority in this term of parliament.” Greens Leichhardt candidate Johanna Kloot said she was proud that the party had secured an investment of more than $4 billion and from next year 3.4 million children will be able to access dental treatment through Medicare. “Thanks to the Greens, 15,745 families in Leichhardt will be able to take their children to the dentist as easily as they take them to the GP,” she said. “The Greens see this investment as a solid down payment but we won’t stop until everyone has access to high-quality dental care. We have a fully-costed plan to make Medicare funded dentistry available to all Australians, beginning with those who need it most. “Once upon a time the Labor party also cared about universal healthcare. Now, while they’re busy fighting each other, the Greens are standing up for what matters.” Details of the Greens fully costed dental care package are available here: http://greens.org.au/ denticare
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Year 6 and 7 students at Sacred Heart worked up a sweat last week washing cars to raise funds for their Leadership camp.
Excellence Award for TSRA and DATSIMA TORRES Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Acting Chairman Mr Aven S. Noah has congratulated a TSRA and Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs (DATSIMA) team which has won an Excellence Award for Outstanding Partnership and Collaboration. The Australian Government Leadership Network Queensland 2013 Award was accepted on behalf of the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) team by TSRA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wayne See Kee, and TSRA team member, Mr Charlie Kaddy, at a ceremony on the Gold Coast. Mr Noah said the ISD project was a keystone for the Council of Australian Governments’ Building Blocks for Closing the Gap in Indigenous Disadvantage. “The TSRA established the ISD Project following the successful introduction of a Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Plan (2009 2029) in 2009. “Between 2010 and 2011 the TSRA completed consultations in 20 Communities, with three local councils, 13 Australian Government departments and agencies and 21 Queensland Government departments and agencies to develop an ISD Governance Framework, ISD Whole of Government Action Plan and 19 Community Report Cards.
“Partnerships have been developed with the Australian and Queensland governments, the Torres Shire Council , the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council to work together to improve the coordination of services throughout the Torres Strait.” Mr Noah said the initial work involved the production of a map of all services being delivered into communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. “The service mapping was compared to the needs and aspirations of communities identified during the earlier Regional Plan consultations. “This process identified gaps and duplications in service delivery and community needs and action statements were written to address these issues. The action statements have been prioritised and collated as a draft whole of government ISD Action Plan for the coordination of services into the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. Mr Noah said the Action Statements were presented to all agencies delivering services into the region so that community and agency priorities could be aligned. “Regional Plan Community Booklets (Report Cards) were produced for all Torres Strait Communities last year and workshops held with each
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ABOVE: TSRA CEO Wayne See Kee (right) and Charlie Kaddy accept the award from the Australian Government Leadership Network Award from guest speaker Dr David Gruen. RIGHT: The Australian Government Leadership Network award. community to explain ensure they remain how they can be used to relevant and meet measure progress against changing regional the delivery of the Re- and agency circumgional Plan and to hold stances.” Government accountable He said The ISD for meeting agreed service Action Plan will be levels. published on the TSRA “Another important Web Site once Agency milestone this year has commitments are finalised. been the distribution of The Community Booklets the draft ISD Action Plan will be ‘refreshed’ in 2014 to each of the service as a further ‘report card’ delivery agencies and from government to Comother ISD stakeholders munities. for finalisation. The Regional Direc“Both The Regional tor Torres Region of Plan and ISD Action Plan D AT S I M A , M s G i l are living documents, Hainey, said ISD was an which will be reviewed excellent example of cross through their lifetimes to government partnership
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Busy times at the Poruma Ngurpay Lag Poruma Nurpay Lag staff have been busy teaching the curriculum and assessing children’s work, and introducing and implementing the School Behaviour Management. Poruma Ngurpay Lag are focusing on reaching higher attendance levels and promoting the message “Every Day Counts”. There have been a number of visitors supporting our work and have participated in the following: Premier’s Reading Challenge All our students have been registered and are working towards reading 25 books to complete the challenge and receive a certificate from our Premier Campbell Newman. The campus has formed a partnership with the community library so the children can borrow books. When they register at the library to borrow they receive a Tagai library bag to help keep the books they borrow in good condition. Makem Gardening Project Tim Hillier visited our school again this time with the Science Professor Blanche from the Wonder of Science Program. Tim and Blanch worked with the students and staff of the Year 4-7 group to help construct a solar vehicle that moved in a circle. A team from the class has been selected to compete in the regional finals to be held in Cairns on the 20th September, 2013. Tim brought passionfruit vines and a star fruit tree to plant in the school grounds. He is working with the Rangers on our island on a project where all the families will be offered a fruit tree to look after with the proviso that the fruit will be shared. Bookfair with a Pirate Theme Our Prep/Pre Prep teacher Mrs Gaye McKee volunteered to run the Scholastic Bookfair this year in partnership with the P&C. A pirate theme was planned with a number of activities to be held while the books were for sale. At the end of the week Gaye organised a pirate parade and presented prizes to all for dressing up and a book to the best dressed in each age category. Fun was had by all. Thanks Miss Penelope Pirate! School Behaviour Management Plan This plan has now been formalised. The focus is on consistency in positive behaviour being rewarded in some way and negative behaviour having fair consequences. Each familiy has received a summary of the plan this week and we have just completed an information board at the school for community to refer to. Thank you Angie and Amanda for putting the notice board presentation together.
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Child Protection Week 1st-7th September Protecting Children is Everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Play Your Part Protecting children against abuse caused by neglect or physical, emotional and sexual abuse is everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. Research continues to show that people who have suffered abuse as children have much higher rates of have behaviours which put their lives and wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those who care for them, at a higher risk than people who have not been abused as children. These behaviours include dropping out of school early, alcohol and drug use, suicide, committing crimes and imprisonment. Child abuse is a difficult and sensitive topic and it can be hard to know what to do if you suspect or know of situations where a child is being abused.
The Child Protection Week Committee is holding activities in communities around the Torres Strait including a
Community Fun Day in Anzac Park on 7th September 10.00am -2.00pm with activities, free sausage sizzle information.
The Carer and Parent Support and Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) is available on ph 1800 688 009 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to provide information for parents and young people. Counsellors can speak to you. CAPS aims to improve life for children. The Child Safety website has information and advice for families and young people. Available at :http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety/protecting-children/resources-and-publications
What can you do? Become informed about what is child abuse, signs and symptoms, know how to listen to the child and hear their story without judgement, know where to go for help. Information and advice is available from Tagai staff including the Guidance Officers Sally and Rishi. Both Guidance Officers work in all Tagai communities to support students, staff and families with information, counselling when required.
Sally -Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh 40306555 or 0417 725 158
Rishi -Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh 4212 0270 or 0428 779 453
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5:30 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures 2:30 Food Investigators 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks: Westminister 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Heston’s Feasts 9:30 Vikings 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 The Oberver Effect 12:35 Movie: “Lost In Beijing” (MA s,v,a,l) - In Mandrin. A moneyhungry young migrant worker from the countryside gives up his wife, his child and his pride for a sum of 120,000 yuan. When he realises the huge price he has paid, it is too late. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Monreith House 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30: Election Eve Special 8:00 QI: I-Spy - This new series of QI is dedicated to the letter ‘I’. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Murder Most Scandalous - Miss Phryne Fisher is back! When Jack’s father-in-law is implicated in the brutal murder of a prostitute, Phryne decides to perfect her ‘fan dance’ in order to go undercover at a gentleman’s club. 9:30 Scott & Bailey 10:15 Lateline 10:55 The Thick Of It 11:25 Rage 5:00 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother - Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House. 7:30 Friday Night Football: South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Sydney Roosters - Wide World Of Sports presents the South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters live from ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Join your expert commentary team for all the action. 8:00 TBA 12:30 TBA 2:30 The Baron: Long Long Day - Some of the best of BBC TV’s Monty Python’s Flying Circus sketches reshot for feature film release 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: “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” (PG a) 2:00 The Chase 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 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: Details TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: And Lots Of Security - Gaby is stunned when she learns the identity of the man who has been stalking her. Lynette and Tom attempt to put the spark back into their marriage by spending a few days alone together. 1:00 Special: Australia’s Endangered Species - Part 1 2:00 Special: Australia’s Endangered Species - Part 2 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.
5:00 World News 1:00 Carla Cametti Pd 1:55 Don Matteo 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks: London Albertopolis 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Camberwell Grove 8:35 Heroes Of The Enlightenment 9:35 As It Happened: Singapore 1942 - End Of Empire - Contrary to popular belief, the war in the Pacific commenced with Japanese air attacks against Hong Kong, Malaya and Singapore. Ninety five minutes before America’s Pearl Harbor was infamously bombed by Japanese aircraft on 7 December 1941, Britain’s territories in the ‘Far East’ had already been attacked from the air. 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Happy Few” (MA s) 1:00 Movie: “The Sweet And The Bitter” (MAV l,v) - A revealing portrait of a young man’s seduction by the mafia that begins in the early 1980s and spans twenty years. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 07
6:00 ABC News Special: Australia Votes Special 10:00 Rage 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Tilly Devine - Cartoonist and portrait painter Bill Leak paints Sydney’s notorious queen of the night, Tilly Devine 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “The Living Idol” (PG) - A Mexican girl becomes possessed by the spirit of the jaguar god to whom local maidens were once sacrificed, in this exotic spree of drama and mysticism. 3:40 Movie: “The Restless Breed” (PG) - Western drama about a young lawyer bent on revenge for his father’s murder. 5:00 Human Planet: Mountains: Life In Thin Air 6:00 Australia Votes: Election Night: The Vote Count 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11:25 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:00 Financial Review Sunday 12:35 TBA 3:00 The Garden Gurus 3:30 4WD TV 4:00 National News 5:00 Election 2013 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Election 2013: Australia Decides 8:30 Election 2013: The Reaction 11:30 Movie: “Matchstick Men” (M) - 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: “Restraint” (M) 3:55 Nine Presents 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 Special: The Smurfs: The Legend Of Smurfy Hollow 1:30 Great Migrations 2:30 Seven’s AFL 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Left For Dead On Everest - Fifty-year-old Australian mountaineer Lincoln Hall attempted to climb Everest in 1984 but didn’t reach the summit. Now, 22 years later, he has a second chance. Despite his age, Lincoln fulfils his lifelong dream, but on the descent is struck by a deadly form of altitude sickness known as a cerebral oedema. Unable to climb and suffering from hypothermia, Lincoln is left for dead at 28,000ft. His survival is nothing short of a miracle. 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Come On Over For Dinner 1:00 Special: Southern Belle - Georgia / Tennessee 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 Il Trittico 2:00 Piano Notes 2:15 The Beauty Of Maps 2:50 Piano Notes 3:00 Lily Cole’s Art Matters 3:55 Up To The Sky: Aqua 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 My Family Feast 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Islands: Zanzibar Land Of Giants - Lying 40km off the east coast of Tanzania in Africa, the Zanzibar Archipelago has been labelled as the most exotic island chain in the world. Pristine sands and azure blue sea make it a much loved holiday destination, but bizarre creatures, many of enormous size also roam the islands. The world’s largest crab scales trees in search of coconuts, and clouds of giant bats fill the skies at dusk. 8:35 Eddie Izzard’s Marathons for Mandela 9:30 Movie: “Monsters” (M) 11:10 Short: For You I Will Fight 11:30 La Vuelta a Espana 1:30 Shameless / 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 08
SBS
6:00 Rage 7:00 Weekend Breakfast: Australia Votes 9:00 Insiders 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Brighton 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 12 Canoes: Creation 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 3:00 Still Bill 4:00 Seriously Singing 4:30 The Book Club: September 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Vixens Run 6:30 Compass: Who Foster Cares 7:00 ABC News 8:00 Grand Designs: The Underground House - Cheltenham 8:45 The Time Of Our Lives 9:45 Rebirth 11:30 Woody Allen: A Documentary: Part 2 - Filmmaker Robert Weide follows the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. 12:50 Movie: “Annie Hall” (M d,s) - Comedy writer Alvy Singer ponders the quest for love and his past romance with Annie Hall. 2:55 Midsomer Murders: The Maid In Splendour 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 2013 Chevron Perth City To Surf For Activ 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Newcastle Knights Vs Parramatta Eels 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 Underbelly: Squizzy: Squizzy Cooks A Goose - After being released from prison a broken man, Squizzy vows to turn over a new leaf. 9:30 The Mentalist: Days Of Wine And Roses 10:30 CSI: Miami: At Risk 11:30 Southland: Bleed Out 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 4WD TV 3:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Man Up! 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Better Homes And Gardens 2:30 Seven’s AFL 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 8:00 TBA 9:00 Bones: The Party In The Pants - The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jack Spindler, a successful employee at a brokerage firm by day, but a stripper by night. When the team learns how Spindler’s moonlighting affected his personal life, they start to question the people closest to him, including his stripper friend, Storm. 10:00 Castle: The Squab And The Quail / The Fifth Bullet 12:00 Special: Australia’s Deadliest Destinations 1:00 House Calls To The Rescue 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 UEFA Champions League 2012-2013 Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Demetri’s Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Easter Island Enigma 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 of the week as a window into the lives of the people who shape our culture and politics. 9:30 The Woman Who Wasn’t there 10:45 Engineering Ground Zero 11:45 Short Film: Bike Race - An animated short film which chronicles a bicycle race between friends, whose stakes raise when love comes into play. 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 09
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 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Trereife House 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: Recalled To Life - A detective partnership of opposites. A former nanny is released from jail after 35 years behind bars prompting an investigation into Dalziel’s role in her conviction. Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan star. 1:10 Movie: “The Last Picture Show (Director’s Cut)” (M l,d,s) 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield Finals Series 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Amazing 80’s 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Justice League Reombination 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bus Pants Utilization 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Four Balls, Two Bats and One Mitt 11:00 Two And A Half Men: You Know What The Lollipop Is For 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: Intersection 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 4WD TV 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: “Midwives” (M a) 2:00 The Chase 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 8:40 Mr Selfridge: A literary giant and spiritualist is in for a book signing when he persuades Harry to hold a seance in the store - which reveals more than the staff were expecting. Harry and Crabb work to deliver a valuable stock issue, Miss Mardle continues to agonise over Mr Grove and Kitty discovers she has a secret admirer. 10:35 Talking Footy 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 America: The Story Of The U.S. 2:00 All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Metropolis - Venice 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour Bitesize 7:35 Beat The Ancestors - Gothic Megacrane 8:30 Test Your Brain: You Won’t Beleive Your Eyes - This final episode looks at how our eyes and ears are constantly creating an illusion of what the world is really like. 9:30 Housos: Tokyo 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Advanced Criminal Law 12:00 Shorts On Screen: Dumpy Goes To The Big Smoke 12:30 Shintaro! 1:30 Movie: “Cinderella” (MA a,h) 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 10
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 Private Life Of 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Kentchurch Court 6:55 Australian Encounters: Rupert Murdoch And Kamahl 1958 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rise Of The Continents 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Books That Changed The World 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Escape From Alcatraz” (M v) - A group of inmates attempt a daring escape from the notorious Alcatraz prison island from which no-one had managed to escape before. 2:30 Football: VFL Finals Series 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Egg Salad Equivalency 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Love Car Displacement 9:30 Big Brother Late Night Feast 10:30 Two Broke Girls: And The Pre-Approved Credit Card 11:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Candy Manwich 11:30 Weeds: System Overhead - Nancy, Andy and Silas plot revenge against Emma after she gives them the business in a business deal. Meanwhile, Doug suffers a financial setback that makes it even more important to keep his hedge fund up and running. 12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 1:30 4WD TV 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: “Final Justice” (M v,a,s) 2:00 The Chase 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 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: How To Hide A Scar - Difficult truths are brought to light as new secrets are concealed. Bec throws herself into plans for Harrison and Aalivyah’s first birthday party as an avoidance technique for dealing with where Matt should feature in the celebrations. 9:30 TBA 11:30 Go On 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 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 Andre Rieu: Songs From My Heart 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks - Westminister City Of Power 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Samantha Womack 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing: A new element turns out to play a role of great significance in the investigation. Borch and Lund have a hard time shaking off their Jutland experience, and their working relationship suffers as a result. Robert and Maja harbour hopes that Emilie may still be alive and Zeeland throw all their resources into tracking her down, as a secret is revealed from an unlikely source within the family. 12:10 Draquila - Berlusconi’s Empire 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 11
ABC
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6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat - Who will survive the Hot Seat? Six contestants go head to head to win the cash. Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Hot Seat is a game of strategy, skill and survival. 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Arrow: Salvation - An angry resident of The Glades who calls himself “The Savior” embarks on a kidnapping and killing spree inspired by Arrow’s vigilantism. 9:30 TBA 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 4WD TV 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: “Scenes Of The Crime” (M v,l) 2:00 The Chase 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 TBA 10:00 Highway Patrol 10:30 The Mole 11:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: In 2006, ex-Navy diver Rob Hewitt embarks on a fishing dive off the coast near Wellington, New Zealand. A fun day turns into a living nightmare when he becomes caught in a vicious current and is dragged out to sea. 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 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Higlights 6:00 Historic Walks 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction 8:35 Charley Boorman’s Extreme Frontiers: South Africa 9:30 The Killing 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Looking For Eric” (MA l) - A comedy about a football fanatic postman named Eric, whose life is descending into crisis when he receives some life coaching from the philosophical former football star, Eric Cantona. 1:15 Movie: “12” (M v,l) - Loosely based on the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, Nikita Mikhalkov’s superbly acted film is clever and gripping like its predecessor, but with a distinctly Russian feel. The fate of a Chechen teenager who is alleged to have killed his Russian stepfather hangs in the balance of a group of twelve all male jurors. 4:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 164
SUDOKU No. 164
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A boost to your ego will come just when you need it. However, don’t rely on others to create your self-worth. Romance. A recent comment may have made you a little self-conscious, even though it was meant as a compliment. You were probably expecting something less positive.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) An important boost to your career is just around the corner. Don’t do anything now which could “rock the boat”. Stay under the radar. Romance. Be careful not to let the cat out of the bag! A secret which you have promised to keep to yourself may slip out, without realising it.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
A person that you meet will eventually become a good friend. It may be a little difficult to get to know them at first, however. Ask open-ended questions. Romance. You may over-react to events. Try to calm down before getting into a discussion about something you feel strongly about.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Don’t try too hard to create a good impression. You may come across as phoney. It’s best to be true to who you are. Romance. Somebody who catches your eye may frustrate you because of their lack of interest. However, they may be simply playing hard to get in order to intrigue you.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A strange feeling which you have may not be as irrational as it seems. Your intuition will help you to understand a recent mystery. Put the pieces together carefully. Romance. You may get a little anxious if things don’t quite work out according to plan. You will have to be flexible.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
FINDWORD No. 164 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You will be feeling on edge this week. It is very important that you try to avoid any extra stress. Be sure to unwind after work each night. Romance. Don’t be too annoyed if your partner does not agree with everything you suggest. It’s better to be with someone who challenges you.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You can be a little shy at times. Later this week, something you say could make you the centre of attention amongst your colleagues. This could leave you a little self-conscious. Romance. Your current relationship will become more challenging. Allow this to strengthen your bond.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
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Try not to be too critical of other people. Your ability to “see through” what they are doing may make your judgements a little too harsh at times. Romance. Someone who is very much attracted to you may be too shy to even say “hello”. Make the first move and you’ll be happy you did!
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Although you need plenty of security, there is a danger that you could get stuck in a rut. Try to find a balance. Take a risk or two! Romance. This will be a very good time for some quiet relaxation with your partner. You will need a bit of extra comforting. Let your guard down and relax.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A strange encounter may leave you mystified. You will meet this person again. Be sure to question them about your first meeting. Romance. You may find that you are getting less attention than you need from your partner. Let your needs be known and you may receive exactly that.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
– Wayne Gretzky
SOLUTIONS No. 164
You may get a little frustrated if the people around you have less energy than you do. You will be rearing to get things done and will not want to be held back. Romance. Your love-life will begin to go in a new direction. Take charge of where it’s headed and you’ll be happy with the results.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) You have a lot of jobs around the house which you have been putting off. Try to get them all out of the way in one go. You can revel in the cleanliness later. Romance. You will have a lot of things to get through and will be frustrated if you are constantly interrupted. Be firm with others.
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Safe Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Social services initiatives such as: • Indigenous women, men and children social development and support programs • Child and family safety programs • Safe and accessible community initiatives such as: • Safe communities infrastructure and equipment including land and sea communications systems • Community capacity building and awareness Culture Art and Heritage Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Support for the development of artist careers • Locally managed community cultural projects (festivals, exhibitions etc) • Costs associated with the revitalization and /or maintenance of endangered Torres Strait languages • Support for purchase of Arts material and Production costs to develop traditional and contemporary artforms • Production costs for projects and events as well as marketing costs for the promotion of a cultural / artistic event Grant Application forms and Program Guidelines specific to each program are available at www. tsra.gov.au under the ‘Grant Funding’ menu. Application kits and further information can also be obtained by contacting the TSRA on (07) 4069 0700. Applications Close at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2013
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Completed applications should be marked ‘TSRA Common Funding Round’ and emailed to: grantapplications@tsra.gov.au Alternatively, applications may be posted to: The Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Regional Authority PO Box 261 Thursday Island Qld 4875 Applications received after 4 pm on October 8, 2013 will not be considered unless prior approval for a late submission has been obtained in writing from the relevant TSRA Program Manager.
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Proposed Development Have your say
Which will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Belgian Gardens Cemetery. Entertainment & Feasting from 3pm at Ignatius Park Recreation Hall, Ross River Road Cranbrook. Inquiries can be made with Mrs Donah Illin on 0407 765 716.
From: Vacant To: Multiple Dwelling Unit At:
27 Outie Street, Horn Island
On:
Lot 12 on RP740833
By:
G.P. Cullen
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Not Applicable
web:
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JAMES SAMUEL (SAM) GHEE
Approval sought: Development Permit Application No.: IDAS 13/06
Comment period: 02/09/2013 to 25/09/2013 Written comments to: The Assessment Manager Torres Shire Council PO Box 171, Thursday Island QLD 4875 admin@torres.qld.gov.au (07) 4069 1336 www.torres.qld.gov.au Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the assessment manager.
Elizabeth Ghee and family would like to Thank Morleys Funerals, Queensland Rail, Townsville Bulletin, Cairns Post, Torres News, Father Tapim, Father Cowley, Mr. and Mrs. Tadu Bero and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ghee, Mrs. Martin and the Pilot family, Kudub sisters, the Solomon, Ronson, Day, Zaro, Dorrick, Morris, Akee families, Mr. Clinton Collette, the Savage, Tapim, Nona’s and Tamwoys. Many Thanks to the Smallwood family, Aunty Nandy and Aunty Vanessa Oui. Many Thanks to the families who helped at Clark Street and for the assistance, kindness, care and compassion shown to us for the loss of our beloved Sam, known as “Fox” to the Railway boys.
Public notification requirement per Queensland Government - Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Form 5 version 2.0
Come to Me God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”, With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, And although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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(07) 4041 5118
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Approval sought: Development Permit Application No.: IDAS 13/08
Comment period: 02/09/2013 to 25/09/2013 Written comments to: The Assessment Manager Torres Shire Council PO Box 171, Thursday Island QLD 4875 admin@torres.qld.gov.au (07) 4069 1336 www.torres.qld.gov.au
The Assessment Manager Torres Shire Council PO Box 171, Thursday Island QLD 4875 admin@torres.qld.gov.au (07) 4069 1336 Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the assessment manager.
Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the assessment manager.
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NEWS/SPORT
Artwork donation for Parish Hall Restoration Project HAMMOND Island artist Ceferino Sabatino has donated a painting to be auctioned off at the Anglican Church fete Friday September 6 at the PKA Hall 6-9pm, where all proceeds to go to the Parish Hall Restoration Project. The piece is on display at the Thursday Island NAB. The PHRP
would like to put out a call to any other community members for donations of art and crafts to also be auctioned off at the fete. The PHRP is very grateful to Mr Sabatino, his wife and kids for their fantastic support, and calling for other artists in the community to consider donating to the auction.
LEFT: Ceferino Sabatino donates painting for the Parish Hall
Barba adds to Broncos’ links to the Torres Strait By ALF WILSON TWO stars of Torres Strait Island descent Ben Barba and Josh Hoffman will battle it out for the coveted fullback position at the Brisbane Broncos next season. The Bulldogs have agreed to rescind the 24-year-old Barba’s contract which had two years remaining and Barba has signed a three year contract with the Broncos. Queensland’s other NRL clubs the Cowboys and Titans had both been interested in signing Barba. The Broncos will have three champions of Torres Strait descent in their side of 2014. • Ben Barba (right) is of Boigu Island
descent, • Josh Hoffman (centre) has Darnley and Badu heritage, and • Forward Sam Thaiday (left) of Yam descent. Both Barba and 25-year-old Hoffman are from Mackay ,while Thaiday went to school in Townsville. Hoffman has been in great form at fullback for the Broncos lately. He is also the New Zealand Test fullback and that is his preferred position. With Barba being told he will line up at fullback for the Broncos that will mean Hoffman will be moved to a wing or in the centres. Both Barba and Hoffman have strong family connections and have played at
North Queensland All Blacks carnivals in recent years. Barba played several games for Mackay side JH United at the 2012 Bindal All Blacks in Townsville before being banned from the last day’s play after being contacted by Bulldogs coach Des Hasler. Speedy Barba had also played at numerous All Blacks carnivals in Cairns and Townsville for another Mackay side the Stallions. Barba lined up for Boigu side Malu Kiai which won the 2011 grand final of the Zenadth Kes carnival at the Ken Brown Memorial Oval on Thursday Island. A year later he won the prestigious 2012 NRL Dally M medal. Malu Kiai defeated Badu Baiywa
36-18 before a huge crowd. In the semi-finals Badu Baiywa rolled Darnley side Saam Karem Beizam and Malu Kiai defeated Mabuiag Island team Goemu Bau Raiders. Hoffman has played at previous Cairns Allblacks carnivals for the family side JH United. “I have Badu and Darnley descent on my mother’s side which I am proud of,” Hoffman told the Torres News in Townsville recently. His mother, Grace (nee Ahwang), was from a big Torres Strait Island family and father Shane was born in New Zealand. One thing is certain. The Torres Strait Islands will have a major influence on the Broncos chances of charging up the NRL ladder next season.
50 years on: ‘Dream’ speech honoured FIFTY years after Martin Luther King Jr’s historic “I have a dream” address, one of our nation’s mostgifted orators, Mark Yettica-Paulson (above), honoured the anniversary. From Queenland Mr Yettica-Paulson is an indigenous facilitator on cross-cultural leadership who has had several years experience in a diversity of roles in leadership management consulting, community education, leadership training, church and community organising and youth work. Mr Yettica-Paulson paid tribute to one of greatest speeches of the 20th century and call Australians to a new quest in our time - to recognise, at long last, the first Australians in our nation’s founding document. “I see a nation not ashamed of its past and not afraid of its future,” Mr Yettica-Paulson said. “Not mired in denial and forgetfulness, but free at last to celebrate and commemorate both the good and bad in its history.”
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Mekui Gibia & Cecilia Surum Gibia (Nee Isua) Saturday, December 28, 2013 Thursday Island Cemetery For more information please contact: Mr Ronnie Gibia on 0468 310 060 Mrs Millie Uta on 0427 119 674 Miss Ethel Uta on 0448 351 830
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How endangered is the Great Barrier Reef? By STEFAN ARMBRUSTER UNESCO is threatening to list the Great Barrier Reef as World Heritage endangered It’s happened before and will most likely happen again - an oil spill on one of the world’s great natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Huge port developments are underway along the World Heritage-listed natural wonder to ship coal and gas to resource hungry economies like China and India. UNESCO is threatening to list the reef as endangered. “I think the Barrier Reef is one of the hardest places in the world to contain and control an oil spill,” says Russell Reichelt, chair of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, known as GBRMPA. “A collision or grounding is something that is
likely to happen at some point.” Oil spills like the Shen Neng in 2010 show safeguards are not foolproof. The Chinese coal ship ran aground off Rockhampton and spilt four tonnes of heavy fuel oil. It left a 3km long grounding scar across the reef that is expected to take decades to recover. About 4000 ships use the reef annually; 6000 are expected by 2020. Felicity Wishart is the campaign director of the Australian Marine Conservation Society “What we are seeing is this massive pressure to increase shipping through the GBR because of the coal developments in Queensland. The opening up of the Gallilee basin as well as ongoing coal from the Bowen Basin, Surat and so forth.” So concerned is UN-
ESCO it is threatening to list the reef as World Heritage endangered at a meeting in June. “The World Heritage Committee has been very concerned with the largescale industrialisation and development of new ports, the dredging and the shipping that would increase, it has said if this isn’t better managed, then the World Heritage Committee may list the GBR as in danger. “This would be a list of shame. It would highlight that Australia hasn’t been looking after one of the great natural wonders of the world, that it is letting it suffer because of pursuit of mining interests in the short term and I think Australia would be internationally embarrassed.” GBRMPA’s Russell Reichelt explains Australia’s response. “Now the Australian position is that the impact
of these developments that have received a lot of media attention is significant but quite localised to the designated port areas, in the case of Gladstone, for instance, it’s not in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, it is in the World Heritage area. “That doesn’t lessen the concerns we have domestically to manage them properly, but we do tell the committee every year that it’s large area, the far-north is near pristine, has suffered no coral decline, and the decline that’s occurring in the southern two-thirds region are due principally to storms, when I say storms I mean massive cyclones, and crown of thorn starfish, and huge flooding events over the last five to eight years.” The 2000km long reef is home to hundreds of types of coral, fish, birds and endangered turtle and dugongs. It was world heritage
At the Northern Crusader Cup
The NPA teams - Agai Savage, Racheam Bond, Louisa Panuel, Encemo Sailor, Topopo Arohaki, Alexis Morsey, Edna Sepon, Laquita Atu, Tenisha Solomon, Tishka Lifu, Mary Bond-Cottis, Nicky Bond, Vida Mooka, Aaron Kerley (coach), Elsja Mosby (manager)
Shen Neng and Atlantic Blue (below). Photos courtesy of Australian Maritime Safety Authority. listed by UNESCO in 1981. The UN’s International Maritime Organisation, that regulates global shipping, declared the reef a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area in 1991 - the first in the world. “It enables Australia to pass laws domestically which heighten the protection of that sea area.” Often described as one of the natural wonders of the world, the reef is the basis of a six-billion-dollar-a-year tourism industry. “It’s a huge part of our industry, about 20 per cent of employment in the Cairns region is tourism.” Quicksilver is one of the biggest reef tourism operators out of the far north Queensland city. Managing director Tony Baker is fearful of what an accident or spill could do to his business, even if it is not near Cairns. “Like the Shen Neng which happened in the southern GBR, we continually got phone calls from agents overseas concerned that the reef had been destroyed, by that one little event. Now everyone involved with that knows that while it was a very significant event, it was in a very localised area.” Australia’s Maritime Safety Authority is responsible for shipping safety in the Great Barrier Reef. The Authority will release its draft northeast shipping plan next month as part of Australia’s response to UNESCO. “I would love to be able to eliminate the risk totally, but to do that you’d have to eliminate shipping totally.” Mick Kinley is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Australian Maritime Safety Authority and says
almost everything is on the table. “The plan is intended to be comprehensive and not just look at what we do as a safety authority and that’s stopping ships from having collisions and groundings. It’s also looking at the other risks to the outstanding universal value of the region such as aesthetics, looking at whale strikes, whether there are issues there and the long terms issues how we manage all of those.” G B R M PA’s C E O Russell Reichelt sits on Maritime Safety Authority’s board and is privy to the draft plan. “Look, wait for the publication but it will show the increase in numbers brings with it an increased risk. What it will show though is that the number of incidents hasn’t gone up with that risk.” Authorities keep supplies of oil spill cleanup gear located along the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Cairns. The Maritime Safety Authority has a rescue tug, the Pacific Responder, based in Cairns on stand-by at all times. Mick Kinley says the Authority’s main focus is accident prevention. “The main object is to keep the oil from getting out, that’s what we all want to do, when it does get out, there are limited response options.” Last year the Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier Id Integrity lost steering and almost hit the outer reef. In 2009, the tanker Atlantic Blue ran aground just outside the reef in the Torres Strait. No oil was spilt but it was blamed on human er-
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ror and resulted in a major review of pilotage in the strait and the Great Barrier Reef. Mick Kinley from the Maritime Safety Authority says the reef is much safer since the 2010 Shen Neng oil spill. “There were a range of learnings (lessons) from the Shen Neng and the first and most obvious one was the extension of the reef traffic service to cover the entire GBR area. “That is now active, that’s been active since 2011, so we have far more active monitoring and we could intervene if there was another potential Shen Neng. “We’ve also done a lot of work to strengthen the other arrangement we have in place like pilotage, our port state control ship inspection regime focused on fatigue and navigational safety and planning issues, so there’s a whole range of things that came out of that.” But more could be done, says GBRMPA’s Russell Reichelt. “Traffic management as opposed to traffic monitoring is probably the biggest single step Australia could take. But we’re quite concisious that would be quite adventurous in international shipping terms.” $38 billion dollars in resource exports are shipped through the reef’s treacherous waters annually. Australia is an island nation and shipping is vital for its economy. Felicity Wishart, from the Australian Marine Conservation Society, says UNESCO will soon decide if industrialisation is being balanced with environmental sustainability.
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SPORT
Darnley’s Jonathon Reuben in Youth 2013 Team: Signs with Roosters By ALF WILSON STAR Canberra Raiders Holden Cup winger Jonathon Reuben of Darnley Island descent has been named in the National Youth Competition (NYC)
Holden Cup 2013 Team of the Season. As a bonus to this success and magnificent form, Jonathon Reuben’s success has landed himself a two year contract with the Sydney Roosters to play
NRL for the 2014/2015 seasons. Speaking to the Torres News on August 27 from Canberra, Reuben said he was a proud Torres Strait Islander and added he signed the Sydney Roost-
ers contract two weeks before today’s recognition with the Holden Cup. “My father is James Reuben of Erub descent and my mother ,Jennifer Reuben, who has links with Daly River, Northern Ter-
Mark Hutton shines as tipsters get battered MARK Hutton stood alone with an outstanding tipping performance in round 24 of the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition where tipsters were generally battered from the upset results. Mark Hutton correctly seven winners from the eight games played where carnage was the rule of thumb, missing only with the Tigers’ victory. Tipsters struggled with the Panthers’ win against the Broncos, the Tigers’ victory against the Saints (only seven got it right), and the Sharks devouring the Roosters on Monday night (12 correct). Not only did no one get eight, and Mark Hutton with seven, but only Bukerr got six. The majority of the remainder had to settle with four and five. Despite the damage, BigBalaBurger (5 winners) sits on 129,
doubling his lead from to two to four, after closest challenger TI Turkey (3) moved to 125. BJ Danger (5) and Denis Hill (5) climbed to 124, one ahead of Tipper Tonon (5), Kingtutt (5) and Mugai87 (5) on 123. 122: Marakai (4), KPP (5), Mark Hutton (7). 121: Jooti (5), Mr Spiggot (5). 120: VooDoo Magic (4), Mariner (5). 119: 86 (4), Sarah Finnemore (5). 117: Gilligan 1 (4), beaniebuzza (4), Willy (4). 115: Leon Whittaker (3), Tigrrrr (4). Rayns (4). 113: theflyingfalafel (5), Maggie Hill (5). 112: Seahorse (4), TiNell (5). 111: Marro (5). 110: Parra69 (4), MrCM (4), Deadly Sisters (5), esjay (5). 109: Barry Tarrant (5).
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ritory, and Murray Island. “Before I was signed with the Canberra Raiders, I was playing in the Townsville Under 18’s competition with Sharks United in 2010, where my older brother, Sam Reuben, was the coach. “It was great to be signed by Canberra Raiders and I appreciate what they have done for me and the success that we are having thus far in the Holden Cup competition. “But to be signed by the Sydney Roosters who are doing so well in the NRL competition is wonderful and Trent Robinson (First Grade Coach) has stated that with hard work I can play NRL in 2014/2015,” he said. The Canberra Raiders received the highest representation in the 2013 Holden Cup Team of the Year with winger Jonathon Reuben, fullback
important the Holden Cup has been as a development pathway,” NRL Head of Football Todd Greenberg said. “Ben Barba was a member of the inaugural team of the year in 2008 and has gone on to win the Dally M Medal, we have seen a number of graduates now play Holden State of Origin and represent their countries and many more become leading players within their NRL clubs. “Just as importantly, the competition has set new standards in achievement off the field. “The Holden Cup’s ‘No Work, No Study, No Play’ policy philosophy is unique in Australian professional sport and represents the importance the game places on helping players achieve a balanced life that prepares them for life after they finish playing in the NRL,” he said.
Communities ‘so proud’ BINDAL Sharks supremo Jenny Pryor said the North Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are so proud of Jonathon. “We were confident given the right opportunities he would make it in the big time. His family and especially his uncle Sam has supported him all the way. “Jonathon has always kept grounded and never lost his way. He is a good
LEADERS AFTER ROUND 24
1st Place - A return trip for two on Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay to Cairns (value $1850)
Jack Ahearn, and halfback Mitch Cornish all named. With two rounds remaining, the Raiders were sitting four points clear at the top of the ladder and assured of the minor premiership. Ahearn and Reuben were named in the starting side whilst Cornish takes his place on the bench behind West Tigers’ NRL halfback Luke Brooks. NRL Head of Football Todd Greenberg, and GM Holden Sales Director Peter Keley presented each member of the 2013 Holden Cup Team of the Year with a $2000 education grant in addition to the funding players already receive for education and workplace training under the competition’s ‘No Work, No Study, No Play’ policy. “You just have to look through the weekly NRL line-ups to realise how
ambassador and role model for our youth, he has proven to our youth you came be anything if you commit and make sacrifices for your goals and future. “We are privileged that Jonathon started his under 18’s with us and he still maintains his contact with us and the grassroots community. His first jersey for Canberra was given to us,” Jenny told the Torres News on August 28.
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Darnley Island’s Jonathon Reuben just signed with Roosters.
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Name BigBalaBurger TI Turkey BJ Danger Denis Hill Tipper Tonon KINGTUTT Mugai87 KPP Marakai Mark Hutton
Total Score Total Margin 129 264 125 275 124 280 124 302 123 293 123 317 123 320 122 270 122 290 122 301
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“Linking the Cape to the Torres Strait” ABOVE and RIGHT: Jesse Williams (90) at the Seattle Seahawks’ pre-season training camp before being placed on the injured reserve list. A KNEE injury has ended Australian defensive tackle Jesse Williams’s rookie NFL season with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks made the shock announcement last week. Williams, the 191cm, 147kg Torres Strait man mountain known as “Tha Monstar”, had been battling knees issues during training camp, which forced the Seahawks to place him on the injured reserve list. That rules him out of playing the 2013/14 season, which starts against the Carolina Panthers on September 8. “Going to get right, have to come back better,” Williams announced on Twitter. By placing Williams on the injured reserve list the Seahawks do not waste one of the team’s valuable roster spots, but can re-evaluate his knees next year. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told a media conference: “His knee just wasn’t responding well enough and it’s going to take him a long time to give him the consideration to get him right. “So this is the right thing to do for Jesse he did everything we asked of him and looked good when he had his chances but his knee just wasn’t holding up so we have to give him a big break.” Carroll said it was obvious when Williams tried to go against Denver that he was “really hobbling” and it became apparent Williams couldn’t hold up anymore. Despite his strength, huge body and back-toback national championships with the University of Alabama, Williams was not picked up by the Seahawks until the fifth round of April’s NFL Draft. Williams’s knee troubles, which involved surgery in 2011 and an another arthroscopic procedure in January, scared many clubs from drafting him earlier. Williams, one of three fifth-round draft picks by Seattle, was unable to practice more than a few days in a row before having to take at least a day off throughout training camp. He played in the team’s first two pre-season games
and started their opener against San Diego, but didn’t record a tackle. On Sunday another rookie Australian, punter Brad Wing, was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles after losing a pre-season battle for the punting job with NFL veteran Donnie Jones.
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Monday
Tues / Wed / Thurs
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Depart T.I.
Depart H.I.
Depart T.I.
Depart H.I.
Depart T.I.
Depart H.I.
Depart T.I.
Depart H.I.
6.10 am
6.30 am
6.10 am
6.30 am
6.10 am
6.30 am
6.10 am
6.30 am
7.00 am
7.30 am
7.00 am
7.30 am
7.00 am
7.30 am
7.00 am
7.30 am
8.00 am
8.25 am
8.00 am
8.25 am
8.00 am
8.25 am
8.00 am
8.25 am
8.00 am
8.25 am
8.50 am QF2489
9.15 am
8.50 am QF2489
9.15 am
8.50 am QF2489
9.15 am
8.50 am QF2489
9.15 am
8.50 am QF2489
9.15 am
9.45 am
10.20 am QF2488
9.45 am
10.20 am QF2488
9.45 am
10.20 am QF2488
9.45 am
10.30 am QF2488
9.45 am
10.20 am QF2488
11.10 am 11.30 am 11.10 am 11.30 am 11.10 am 11.30 am 11.10 am 11.30 am LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
RE-FUELING
1.10 pm
12.50 pm QF2491 *
1.10 pm
12.50 pm
1.10 pm
1.45 pm QF2497
2.15 pm
1.45 pm QF2497
2.15 pm QF2490 *
1.45 pm QF2497
2.15 pm
1.45 pm
2.15 pm
3.00 pm QF2496 4.40 pm 5.40 pm 6.30 pm
2.40 pm QF2497
3.10 pm
4.15 pm 5.15 pm 6.00 pm
3.00 pm QF2496 4.40 pm 5.40 pm 6.30 pm
2.40 pm 4.15 pm 5.15 pm 6.00 pm
TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour
3.30 pm QF2496 4.40 pm 5.40 pm 6.30 pm
2.40 pm 4.15 pm 5.15 pm 6.00 pm
LUNCH
3.30 pm 4.30 pm
Depart H.I.
MAINTENANCE LUNCH
12.50 pm
2.40 pm
Depart T.I.
4.10 pm QF2496 4.50 pm
12.40 pm
1.00 pm
1.30 pm QF2497
3.00 pm QF2496
4.15 pm QF2491 5.45 pm
5.30 pm QF2490
Timetable subject to change at any time without notice.
FAST , SAFE & FRIENDLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE. All QF Connections departing from Horn Island may be delayed up to 20 minutes pending actual aircraft arrival time. EFFECTIVE until 15th September 2013 * No QF2490/91 flt on Thursdays.
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, SEPTEMBER 02 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 08
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 02 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 08
Mon 02 Tue 03
Wed 04 Thur 05 Fri 06
Sat 07
Sun 08
Mon 02
Time 0622 1157 1729 2324
Time 0702 1158 1809
Time Ht 0048 2.56 0808 1.31 1311 2.07 1628 1.51
Time Ht 0111 2.39 0508 1.56 1347 2.08 1647 1.64
Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum
Ht 0.74 1.82 1.37 2.88
Time 0643 1150 1747 2345
Ht 0.88 1.82 1.37 2.83
MOON PHASES
Ht 1.01 1.87 1.39
NEW MOON Thur. Sep 5. Time: 21.36
Time 0006 0722 1217 1834
Ht 2.76 1.12 1.95 1.42
Time 0026 0744 1241 1904
FIRST QUARTER Fri. Sep. 13. Time: 03.08
Ht 2.68 1.22 2.02 1.48
FULL MOON Thur. Sep 19. Time: 21.13
LAST QUARTER Fri. Sep 27. Time: 13.56
Tue 03
Time Time Rate Time
0222 0709 1437 2029
0449 1100 1729 2334
1.9 0247 -4.4 0744 3.1 1505 -3.1 2052
Wed 04
Time Rate Time
0519 1130 1755 2358
2.2 -4.6 3.1 -3.3
Thur 05
Time Rate Time
Fri 06
Time Rate Time
0308 0545 2.4 0018 0815 1157 -4.7 0329 0610 1531 1818 3.1 0845 1223 2112 1557 1841 2131
Sat 07
Time Rate Time
-3.4 0040 -3.6 2.7 0350 0635 2.9 0414 -4.8 0915 1248 -4.8 0945 3.1 1622 1903 3.1 1648 2150 2212
Torres News
Sun 08
Time Rate Time
0102 0702 1316 1928
-3.8 3.1 0443 -4.7 1020 3.0 1717 2236
Time Rate
0128 0733 1347 1956
-4.0 3.2 -4.5 2.8
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Students contest AFL Northern Crusader Cup By VIVIANE SILVA THURSDAY Island became the scene for the AFL Cape York Northern Crusader Cup in late August, which is part of the Kickstart Program and created to increase participation of
Indigenous kids in sports. Children from primary school to high school, up to grade 8, from Thursday Island (Tagai primary and high school as well as Sacred Heart), the Outer Islands, Horn Island and NPA, were all the performers of this
championship, which happened on the Tagai College sports field Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24. Students from outside Thursday Island were able to get accommodation overnight thanks to volunteers, mainly teachers who offered their own home to the students.
Dwayne Bosen, one of the organisers of the Northern Crusader Cup said: “Volunteers such as Tammy Collins (Tagai High School) and Matthew Arkell (Tagai Primary School) were fundamental to the support the Northern cup on Thursday Island.” Students like Ruth Nelimen, grade
The final score of each game was: Friday (23/8/13) Tagai High 5.3.33 v Tagai Primary 0.2.2 Sacred Heart 4.1.25 v Tagai High 7.4.46 Tagai Primary5.3.33 v Sacred Heart 4.3.27 Outer Islands x High Saturday (24/8/13) Horn Island 1.1.7 v NPA 2.2.14 Horn Island 0.0.0 v Outer Islands 10.4.64
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6 from Tagai Primary school, couldn’t hide her excitement of participating. All teams wore their uniforms proudly while parents, friends and supporters surrounding the field cheered them on, despite the hot weather. << More Photos Page 25.
Primary 2.5.17 v NPA 1.0.6 Sacred Heart 0.0.0 v Outer Islands 10.2.62 Sacred Heart 0.1.1 v Horn Island 2.1.13 NPA 1.1.7 v High 5.2.32 Primary 1.2.8 v Outer Islands 8.3.51 NPA 0.0.0 v Outer Islands7.7.49 Sacred Heart 2.4.16 v NPA 0.4.4 Primary 7.5.47 v Horn Island 0.0.0 Horn Island 1.0.6 v High 6.4.40