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16 - 22 September 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1083 • $2.00 inc. GST

JCU: 10 years of keeping the flame burning

By AARON SMITH

Taking part in the James Cook University 10-year celebrations: Cathy Parker, CatrineTellor-Busch, Annie Seriat, Tanya Park, Judy Ketchell, Mayor Pedro Stephen, Proff Gracelyn Smallwood, David Lidsay, Sean Taylor, John Field, Robyn Humphries, Shirly Kusu, Sam Stronach, Ian Wronski, Ruth Stewert, Francis, Stephen Yamashita, Ali Drummond, Oscar Whitehead, David Tibby, Mat Mason and Wigness Seriat.

JAMES Cook University graduates and invited guests attended a celebration dinner at Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Friday night September 6 to conclude a day of celebrating 10 years of JCU in the Torres Strait.

To celebrate JCU opened a new teaching facility at the Thursday Island Hospital, opened new student accommodation and had a university Open Day. At a 100 plus people gala dinner at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, JCU presented five NAIDOC Awards.

These awards recognised students who are achieving academically, are contributing to their communities, and are considered exemplary role models.

The winners were Year 12 student Savannah Jia-Craige; Year 12 student Stephen Yamashita; Undergraduate student, Shirley Kusu; Undergraduate Runner-up, Annie Seriat and Post Graduate Student, Sean Taylor.

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Entsch blames ‘lies and mis-truths’ for swing Entsch returned despite swings of up to 22 per cent on Outer Islands

By AARON SMITH DESPITE being returned with a slight gain in his electorate of Leichardt of 0.8 per cent, Federal LNP MP Warren Entsch suffered significant swings against him in the NPA and parts of the Torres Strait.

Mr Entsch said that this was

due to people’s response to the LNP’s dugong and turtle protection policy in the Torres Strait and the prospect of Mr Abbott appointing Noel Pearson to manage funding of Indigenous programs in the NPA. Mr Entsch blames the Labor Party in these regions of “peddling lies and mis-truths in a campaign to

steal votes”.

Accusing Labor of being misleading and dishonest in the outer islands, where Mr Entsch suffered swings against him of up to 22 per cent, he said: “The misinformation the Labor Party told about our turtle and dugong protection policy provided them a fertile ground to

build up distrust.”

“I don’t make any apology about what I am trying to do with the dugong and turtles, if there was a bit of leadership within the communities, they would be doing exactly the same thing as I am proposing.

“Whenever I have the opportunity to talk to them about

reinforcing the authority of the rangers for example, they tell me that’s exactly what they want to do.”

Mr Entsch also accused Labor Senator Jan McLucas of being misleading and dishonest with people.

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Torres Shire rates to rise by three per cent TORRES Shire Council has accepted its 2013/2014 Budget with an average total rates and utility charges increase of three (3) per cent.

Pensioner concessions and early payment discounts have been retained.

In adopting its budget under the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council acknowledged that it must operate within its financial capacity, in preparing the budget Council was mindful of a number of factors which contribute to Councils financial sustainability.

Council is faced with many issues in regards to a number of key elements of the budget including the maintenance of current level of service at increasing costs of fuel, living expenses and wage parity.

Mayor Pedro Stephen (right) stated: “Council is in challenging position in this budget of having to do more with less.

“Council has taken a very conservative and responsible approach to the coming financial year. Torres Shire Council is dependent on

Government funding as Council currently receives general purpose grants from the Commonwealth Department through the grants commission, and Council has a low number of rateable properties.”

Some key features of the 20132014 budget are: • 3% increase in user fees and charges for provision of community service obligations • Net operating surplus projected (1% of total operating revenue) • $11.5 million fully-funded capital expenditure on major infrastructure projects including Wasaga Roads & Drainage Stage 2, Horn Island Affordable Housing Scheme, and Horn Island Airport Terminal upgrade • Major expense being depreciation costs of $4.3 million • Nalance sheet remains strong with net community assets of $201 million comprising of roads, buildings, property and plant Mayor Stephen said: “Whilst Council is dependent on government grants and subsidies, investments opportunities have been recognised

for future development.

“Council will continue to endeavour to improve the quality of life for local residents, create the environment which sustainable economic and social growth can flourish throughout our region” Torres Shire Council’s budget is open for public inspection at the Council Office.

Summary details are also available on www.torres.qld.gov.au Anyone requiring further information regarding the budget should contact the Chief Executive Officer (40691336) or by email admin@ torres.qld.gov.au

JCU: 10 years of keeping the flame burning Prof Gracelyn Smallwood, Stephen Yamashita, Shirley Kusu, Annie Seriat and Sean Taylor at the JCU 10th anniversary celebrations. << From Page 1 fire burning.

“In 30 years time this will be a Mayor Stephen said in his bright light on the hill, because of speech: “In ancient times Torres the energy he have invested here Strait Islanders would use a up till now. coconut husk to keep an ember of “It will be something everyone a fire alive as a way of transport- will look up towards. JCU, thank ing and keeping the flame. you, our country is in good “I equate what JCU have done hands. here to that flame. These experts For more about JCU’s celof health science are keeping the ebration turn to Pages 4 and 5.>>

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Entsch blames ‘lies and mis-truths’ for swing << From Page 1 “The one thing in common with the three remote booths of the outer islands was the message Senator Mc Lucas told voters about education, handing out Teacher’s Union propaganda that Campbell Newman is going to shut down the schools.

“She is not up for re-election so why is she out there running a campaign that tax payers pays for?

“In the six years she has been in government how many blocks of the Saibai seawall has she got placed?,” Mr Entsch said.

In the NPA in the week before the election, the Mayors of Kowanyama, Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon, Lockhart River, NPARC, Cook Shire and Weipa Town Au-

thority rejected moves to give Noel Pearson any further control over funding, policy or service delivery in Cape York.

At Lockhart River the swing against Mr Entsch was 40 per cent.

C r Wa y n e B u t c h e r Mayor, Lockhart River ASC said: “This was a big message to Mr Entsch. I think the fight is still on with this issue and Entsch needs to come out and speak to us. Our biggest concern is that the community did not have any say in the proposal and we were never consulted.

“It looks like another example of government making decisions for us rather than with us. Our involvement is critical or will will lack ownership of it and it will be ineffective.”

At Bamaga the swing against Mr Entsch was

POLLING BOOTHS Percentage of vote on September 7 Percent of swing since 2010 election THURSDAY ISLAND Entsch 38% -8% Gordon 62% +8% TAMWOY Entsch 33% -10% Gordon 67% +10%

Gordon 75% +22% REMOTE TEAM 3 Entsch 45% -2% Gordon 55% +2% REMOTE TEAM 4 Entsch 36% -11% Gordon 64% +11%

HORN ISLAND Entsch 40% -5% Gordon 60% +5%

AURUKUN Entsch 24% +10% Gordon 76% -10%

BAMAGA Entsch 28% -26% Gordon 72% +26% REMOTE TEAM 1 Entsch 43% -3% Gordon 57% +3% REMOTE TEAM 2 Entsch 25% -22%

COEN Entsch 43% -20% Gordon 57% +20% LOCKHART RIVER Entsch 11% -40% Gordon 89% +40%

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JCU THURSDAY ISLAND CAMPUS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

James Cook Uni. Nursing students excel

By AARON SMITH ALI Drummond was one of the first graduates from the JCU course in 2005.

After working briefly on Thursday Island, he now works in Brisbane, he said: “Having access to this education facility is a huge thing; it allowed me to study locally while still receiving support from my family.

“It also meant I was able to fulfil family and community commitments.

“Community is really the core of my passion.

“Eventually I intend to come back to TI as there are still changes needed.

“We need strong leadership here and by students graduating then leaving to work elsewhere allows us to gain exposure and experience competition of working in a big city, which is great experience to bring back to the region.”

Sean Taylor left Murray Island in 1996 after several years employed as a health worker.

Sean Taylor He was also in the first group of students to complete the JCU Nursing course on Thursday Island and has worked and studied all around the country. After completing his PhD in public health he has returned to the

Ali Drummond Torres Strait to work in the region.

“The reason I relocated to TI and studied nursing was to improve diabetes care and management.

“During my time before studying as a health worker I saw a lot of

complications of diabetes,” Sean said.

“I saw a lot people having to head down to Cairns for dialysis. I saw people getting amputations.

“So after I graduated I relocated to Cairns, then later went to Alice

Springs because I wanted to further my knowledge around renal disease.

“After post-graduate diabetes study through Flinders University, I relocated to Adelaide, I ended working in the Aboriginal Health Council, from there I started a masters of public health at Flinders, then moved to Sydney and was offered a job so I quit.

“I then ended up doing an honours degree which looked at the association between Type II Diabetes and Torres Strait Islanders.

“This then allowed me to undergo my PhD with JCU, a doctorate of public health.

“It was this PhD that brought me back to Murray Island. I now work with five areas, Murray, Darnley, Yorke, Stephens and Saibai, which are my diabetes intervention sites.

“My journey and my goals have been to improve my knowledge but also improve the lives of people in the Torres Strait,” Sean said.

10 years: JCU works and walks with the Torres Strait

By VIVIANE SILVA and AARON SMITH JAMES Cook University celebrated ten years of nurs-

ing education in the Torres Strait with a series of events on Thursday Island on Friday, September 6.

Professor Ian Wronski,

Vice-Chancellor of the JCU Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences, said: “After ten years in the Torres Strait we have plenty

to celebrate.”

The celebration started with the opening of a new teaching facility at Thursday Island Hospital, which

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For application forms please contact The Torres Strait Regional Authority (07) 4069 0700 or email info@tsra.gov.au

provides simulated nursing conditions, where students will be able to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment.

David Tibby, Nursing and Midwifery Director of Integrated Primary Health Care cut the ribbon to inaugurate the room. This event began with applause and enthusiasm from James Cook University staff, community representatives, such as Romina Fujii and David Phillips, who represented Simone Kolaric, the Health Service Chief Executive, Torres Strait - Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service, as well as students from its first group ten years ago, such as Sean Taylor and Ali Drummond.

Professor Ian Wronski said: “We’re celebrating a healthier future for the Torres Strait, and education opportunities that help some of the region’s brightest build their careers close to home.”

The Associate Dean of Indigenous Health at JCU, Associate Professor Jacinta Elston, said: “From small beginnings a decade ago we now have 21 students enrolled in Nursing Science. Training nurses who know the Torres Strait and have a lasting commitment to the region is the key to closing the gap in health.”

“Our graduates and students represent a significant boost to local participation in the health workforce,” she said.

Professor Ian Wronski said: “One of our graduates is now lecturing in nursing and another is conducting postgraduate research

aimed at improving the care and management of diabetes in the Torres Strait.”

Bishop Mabo blessed both the teaching facility at the hospital and then the new student accommodation.

Torres Shire Council Mayor Pedro Stephen cut the ribbon of the new student housing. This eightbed facility accommodates up to eight students from JCU’s faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences who are studying on Thursday Island or are undertaking clinical placements in the Torres Strait.

Mayor Stephen said: “I think the last ten years is a sign of the commitment from JCU to engage in the community on a long term basis.

“A lot of organisations were flagged to fulfill this role, but in the end it was JCU that was really committed to it. They have clearly demonstrated their commitment to work and walk with the people of our community.”

In the afternoon JCU welcomed the community to Open Day at its Thursday Island Study Centre, which

also offers the Bachelor of Education in primary school teaching. There was traditional dancing and a sausage sizzle.

Nursing Science lecturer and study centre coordinator Matt Mason said: “In both nursing science and education we use a mix of locally-based staff, online material and video-linked classes to deliver our courses. Open Day is a chance to see how that works, and to talk to staff and students about what we offer.”

Pam Stronach (pictured), JCU Faculty Executive Officer and Faculty Register ,said:”Today’s students demand online content as part of their education, so the definition between studying distance and on campus is changing.”

“We have a student here from Thursday Island, Sinitta Cloudy-Kris, who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, based in Cairns. They have clinical placements and are establishing some rural and remote chairs for students, including Thursday Island, so it’s really very exciting as well,” Pam said.

JCU THURSDAY ISLAND CAMPUS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

David Lidsay, Sean Taylor, Petrie Farfiu, Annie Seriat, Pam Stronach, Ian Wronski, Tanya Langtree, Rochana Weston, Romina Fujii, Tanya Park and Shirley Kusu.

LEFT: Ali Hammond, John Field, Sean Talyor and Mat Mason cut the anniversary cake.

Mayor Stephen and Prof Wronski cut ribbon to student accomodation.

Calling for Applications The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residential delivered in six sessions over 17 months.

Pam Stronach and Sinitta Cloudy-Kris

The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effective in local, regional, state, national and international arenas.

The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examination of key national and international issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interaction with leaders in government, industry and the community.

Bishop Mabo blesses accommodation, and David Tibby cuts the ribbon at the teaching facility.

The Program aims to: • Work with leaders who are committed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effective in their roles • Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia • Improve the capacity and influence of leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communities, teams, organisations, industries, and policy arenas • Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders • Encourage collaboration to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effectiveness in three key areas: • Personal effectiveness • Thinking, conceptual and analytical skills • Ethics, values, social responsibility, and appreciation of diversity.

TSRA is calling for applications from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored position on ARLP Course 21. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply.

To obtain the application form or for further information please contact Ms Shakira Whap at TSRA on (07) 4069 0700 or Email: shakira.whap@tsra.gov.au

Applications close COB Friday 11 October 2013.

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THE Mabuiag Nursery is springing into life with upgrades to the community greenhouse funded through the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Sustainable Horticulture Project.

The upgrade includes new shade cloth for the green house, benches for seedlings and the replacement of structural posts.

Regional Landcare Facilitator, George Saveka, also ran a fertiliser trial to demonstrate the effects of applying different kinds of fertilisers in the community’s fruit tree orchard.

The TSRA Chairperson, Joseph Elu, thanked George Saveka, Senior Maguygiw Ranger, Terrence Whap and the TSRA’s Ranger Trainees, for their assistance and guidance in the community during the week.

“The Mabuiag Nursery is operated by Remote Jobs and Communities Programs (RJCP) garden champion Lency Bani with support from Delisia Ware, Meroma Whap, Alana Banasa and Maryann Whap,” Mr Elu said.

“The nursery can produce seedlings to support the community garden and supplies vegetables, and herb seedlings to community members.

“Seedling are also raised to supply the revegetation activities carried out across the island by the TSRA Rangers.

“The upgrade was a good experience for the Ranger Trainees and demonstrated that many more seedlings can be produced in a controlled greenhouse environment when the space is put to good use”.

Whale spotted RESIDENTS were excited to see a whale, presumed to be a Humpback, pass through the channel between Hammond Island and Thursday Island on Sunday afternoon, September 8.

Does any reader have a photo of the whale and would like to have it published in the Torres News, then please contact us?

Missing six found safe A marine search was conducted last week for six men in a vessel reported missing in the Torres Strait area.

The vessel left Old Mapoon for Seisia last Tuesday.

At around 11.40 that night it was reported that they had still not reached their destination.

An air, sea and land search commenced on the same evening and again the next morning, September 11, when it was found at 7:45am.

The vessel was located on Crab Island with all occupants were safe and well.

Motorcyclist killed A MAN has died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday, September 8. in Laradeenya.

Initial investigations indicate at 2.30pm, the motorcycle was travelling along the Pajinka Track, just north of Bottom Crossing Road, when it appears the rider lost control and left the road.

A 26-year-old New South Wales man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Bamaga Hospital, where he later passed away.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

NEWS

Inspiring thoughts for Disability Action Week

By VIVANE SILVA THURSDAY Island started the morning of September 11 with an inspirational walk and talk about Disability Action Week.

Families and supporters of disabled people marched to the Anzac Park where inspirational testimonials, information and activities were shared.

Sylvia Whittaker, the coordinator of Disability Services in Thursday, Horn, POW and Hammond islands, inaugurated the activities with a passionate speech where she mentioned the need for better accessibility in the shops in town for disabled people.

Ms Whittaker said: “I think Thursday Island has come a really long way to improve the services in disability but still there is much more to be done. We want T.I. to be one of the top towns that is set up for people who live with a disability.”

Louisa Hood, mother of Patricia who was diagnosed blind at six-weeksold, also spoke about how her daughter overcame her disability and limits to achieve everything she wanted in her life Ms Hood said: “Support from the community and families are vital to support their lives.”

Ms Hood also said: “Nothing would stop her. She climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, she travelled to Switzerland representing her school and she moved to Canberra to study.

Now, she is a mother who works in management.”

Rhett Bunnell who is father of Bethany Bunnell also spoke to Torres News about his daughter’s disability and how he feels in the past 12 months living in Thursday Island with his family and Bethany’s needs.

“There is quite a good sense of community here, especially with the idea of making all the shops disability accessible.

“It is a really good point to be brought up with all the shop keepers.

I am happy with how disability is supported in this community.

“Bethany knows more people in the area than I do (he laughs). It gives you a nice warm feeling,” Mr Bunnell said.

Ms Whittaker said: “The first thing the troubles me is the fact that there is a lot of shops on the main road that people with disability can’t get into.

“It doesn’t mean that because you have disability you don’t have money to shop or you are not allowed to shop.

“It is a basic human right for people to access public toilets, shops, the council, the bank, everyone, whether you have a disability or not. For people that want to do the right thing, there is help out there.

“There is funding and information to empower people to know what to do.

“I am sure we make Thursday Island, the most disabled accessible community in the Torres Strait,” she said.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@torresnews.com.au or phone the editor on 1300 867 737.

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SEPTEMBER Mon 16 - Tue 17. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Yorke Island Tue 17. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Wed 18 - Thu 19. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Yam Island Fri 20. Multicultural Show Day, Anzac Park, shire holiday Sat 21. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Mon 23 - Tue 24. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Warraber Island Wed 25. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Coconut Island

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 OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR Email: editor@torresnews.comau Fax: 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248)

Horn Island Childcare Centre needs support THE Horn Island Ratepayers and Residents Association, HIRRA, is the managing body for the Nurapai Kazil Childcare Centre which is situated on Nawie Street, Horn Island.

The Childcare Centre was established in the early 1990s and, since then, has provided an invaluable and essential service to the Horn Island Community. Many children over the years have been welcomed into the three programs operated through the centre.

These programs are Long Day Care, Playgroup and After

School Hours Care / Vacation Care.

The Centre is being well managed financially through an external business, audits are up to date, and there are a pleasing number of children attending all programs.

If the Association is not able to acquire a number of members from which to draw a committee, the Childcare Centre is at definite risk of being closed down.

The existing committee members have indicated that they will be stepping down

THE Torres Strait fisheries act needs accountability under international obligation to United Nations declaration of indigenous rights.

There is no official indigenous management of our islands for Torres Strait traditional owners did not appoint TSRA Chairman position to sit with Australian federal and state fisheries ministers.

The 1936 maritime strike at Masig declared to the Australian government, the sea resources were taken freely and no formal business treaty signed

NOVEMBER Sat 2. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Sat 16. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Tue 19. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Sat 30. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon

DECEMBER

between the commonwealth and traditional owners.

In 1985 PNG independence and Australian government created the TSRA under the Torres Strait Treaty which is shadow of selfautonomous governing sea rights.

The Torres Strait treaty must be abolished in favour of Zenadth Kes international sea federation to govern our Indigenous rights.

Sea constitution is called sabi in mabuyag and gelar in meriam mir thus annulling void biased policies over our waters including

ONE Torres Strait bird is affiliated with tradition is the owl (gugu) in western island language.

A nocturnal secretive bird, only its call sound be heard. A village on Mabuiag is named after this bird.

Western islanders learned from the owl to understand time (tu), meaning harvest.

And the headdress or dari with owls feathers symbolized seasons and numeracy system called patar (sun time).

This practice was in time when island Papua first colonized and double outrigger canoes fast boats.

The dari is covenant of peace for idea of chieftain is Austronesian or American Indian concept.

Dari is agricultural law of mountain rivers to sea

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and that’s what daru means centre of trade commerce in Papuan Melanesian world.

Truth is Torres Strait always traded with Fly River people in PNG because the canoes were paid for with seafood called modobin barpudai. Torres Strait treaty is derived from this free democratic governance system based on family reciprocity values.

From the humble owl (gugu) is the name of Mabuiag called gumulag (modern spelling goemulag).

To close this article respects the dari of Torres Strait which has other bird feathersp.

So the dari of the owl is a Mabuiag identity teaching about tribes and clanship of Zenadth Kes. Percy Maru (apostle)

THUMBS UP: Theo Petrou, the garbage collector for his extraordinary service on POW. Thanks for your hard work.

THUMBS DOWN: NAB’s dodgy ATM machine.which caused so many problems.

THUMBS UP: Doctors, nurses and staff at Primary Health Care and Thursday Island Hospital for providing a professional, caring and excellent service to the community.

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international shipping lane.

This article is not about autonomy or independence from Australia and Qld but as Zenadth Kes Indigenous sovereign rights as traditional owners.

A new Zenadth Kes Treaty is way to go where Australia, Qld, PNG and international countries must sign under the United Nations declaration of human rights.

This is my last contribution to Torres Strait and Torres News.

Percy Misi, Masig.

History of the dari and the owl

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able from the Childcare Centre and the annual membership fee is $5.50. Please phone the centre on 4069 2344 if you would like a form emailed to you.

Here is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community.

The Nurapai Kazil Childcare Centre on Horn Island needs to stay open and we need your support to enable this to happen.

Jenny Millen, President, Horn Island Ratepayers and Residents Association.

New Zenadth Kes Treaty is needed

Sat 5. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon Tue 15. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am Fri 18 - Sun 20. Marine Rescue 2013 Raft Race Sat 19. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon Fri 25. Catholic Church Fete.

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at the AGM that is to be held in the near future, and a new committee will need to be elected at this AGM. It would be wonderful to have community members involved who are passionate about children’s education and who realise the opportunities existing for working parents, who are able to have extra income coming into the home, knowing that their children are being well cared for.

It is very easy to become a member of the Association.

A membership form is avail-

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FIRSTLY I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to write in your deadly paper.

Earlier this year I wrote to the Torres News about the rubbish lying around Rosehill and asked Torres Shire Council if they can replace the bin which stood adjacent to the rotunda.

Also, since I was born and raised on Thursday Island, I have also noticed people in the early hours of the morning drinking at the rotunda.

Where are the police with calling the TI Police station I was diverted to Cairns police station, when they need more staff to patrol and do their job properly?

Kind regards, Simeon Loban.

THUMBS DOWN: To the driver who drives too fast on our streets with kids about and while on his mobile phone.

THUMBS UP: Thursday Island Sports Centre for providing professional swimming teachers.

THUMBS DOWN: Torres Shire Council and SBS for not fixing the SBS Tower, recently when there was a week with no signal!

Acknowledgements

regional & remote

Bins and more Police are required

The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home.

We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report.

This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.

Letters to the editor Letters to the Editor must be no longer than 350 words or they could be deleted or edited.

The Editor reserves the right not to print any letters which may be defamatory and provoke legal action against the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of the Torres News.

Contributors must submit name and either street address or PO Box number for publication. Unsigned and anonymous letters or use of a nom de plume e.g. Concerned Citizen etc, are not acceptable. A telephone number must be provided for verification. All letters are subject to editing.

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DOUBLE HELIX science quiz www.csiro.au

Quiz questions 1. Which modern day country was once home to the moa?

2. True or false: in humans, taste receptors are only found on the tongue.

3. What metallic element is used to make light bulb filaments?

4. Which shape is more symmetrical: a pear or a football?

5. If water contains a high concentration of magnesium ions, is it considered hard or soft?

1. New Zealand was once home to the moa. 2. False.

Taste receptors are also found in other parts of the mouth and digestive system. 3. Tungsten is used to make light bulb filaments. 4. A football shape is more symmetrical than a pear shape. 5. Water that has a high magnesium ion concentration is considered hard.

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First Fred Hollows fixed our eyes: So now we can see our rights

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By ROBERT SAGIGI THE success of the Human Rights Training Workshop conducted last month in the heart of Tamwoy Community on Thursday Island, was that it represented the grassroots of Indigenous Ailan and Aboriginal peoples of Zenadth Kes. It was hosted by the Fred Hollows Foundation which equips people with the political prowess to challenge the practices of government, bureaucracies and industries operating unjustly against the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Human Rights.

I, Robert Sagigi, the conveyor of the workshop and Joint Chair of the Human Rights and Social Justice Committee in the Torres Strait believe: “First Fred Hollows fixed our eyes, so now we can see our rights.”

Alian and Aboriginal people’s indigenous to the Torres Strait endure extensive sufferance in silence from constantly being treated unjustly because they either don’t know their rights or are afraid to practice them.

We aim to take the message into our hearts and minds of our grassroot families to break the shackles of colonialism and rekindle the spirit of social justice and sovereighty with follow up workshops on the outer islands and Northern Peninsular communities.

This would include our sovereign right to our traditional food, native title, customary law, essential services, biological and genetic resources that are being exploited daily.

The challenges extend to the accountability of the Torres Strait democratically elected leaders in their commitment towards asserting our human rights and social justice principles in the practices of their Public Office when executing their statutory powers.

Now Indigenous Ailan and Aboriginal constituents have more powers as voters that can’t be ignored by their representative leaders.

Our people now have the political leverage to judge for themselves whether politicians are interested in their political rights or just their votes and the recourse of using the United Nations Council to scrutinise the practices of our government in accordance with the Universal Human Rights Convention and the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Rights.

One of the biggest challenges in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs is for the Australian government to recognise the human rights of Indigenous people under the UDHR and subsequently the UNDIPR that Australia has signed up to in 2009.

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NEWS STUDENTS from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School won a Gold Award, second year running at the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Fest last month in Brisbane.

A total of 15 children from travelled to attended the Fest at the Villanova College in Cooparoo.

The Torres Strait Islander students included: Jayden Seden, Palysse LoveBeasley, Anah Garnier, Sean David, Tyrese David-Sabatino, Xanthika Busch, Indira Lai Foo, Kostya Moloney-David, Ngukis Fauid, Serianne Dorante-Garnier, Nathaniel Majid, Anson Ware, Emi Kuwajima and Joyra Pitt. Accompanying the children were Rita Dorante, Anson Dorante and Lasmintan Ah Boo. For the second year in a row, the children received a Gold Award for their performance. Many in the audience said that they were mesmerised and were waiting for more singing and dancing. The children were then asked for an encore performance in the amphitheatre area so that a larger audience could view them.

The children had additional performances at the Camp Hill Creche and Kindergarten, Rochedale High School, Bulimba State School, Queen of Apostles Primary School and Everton Park Day Care Centre performing for audiences ranging from 60 to 700 students, teachers and other guests.

The trip also included visiting the

Royal Brisbane Exhibition Show where the children viewed farm animals not seen in the Torres Strait.

They also visited the Suncorp Stadium to watch a Broncos game, this was donated by the Stingray Mini Bus Company.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School would like to thank: Dr Peter Morris, the Director of Music and Sandra Mangus, the Facilitator of the Festival event; Genelle Santos in the finance office of the Catholic Diocese; School staff, families and community who supported the children; Tyra Ware, Gaby Mairu, Velma David, Coen Nicholls, Anson Dorante and Rita Dorante for giving up their time to help prepare the children’s music and dance throughout the year; The staff of Mona’s who assisted with the children’s clothing; And all the children for their dedication in coming to practices and having the courage to perform.

Sacred Heart students’ golden performance ABOVE: Performing were: Palysse Love-Beasley, Jayden Seden, Joyra Pitt, Tyrese David Sabatino, Xanthica Busch, Kostya Moloney David, Serianne Dorante Garnier, Anson Ware, Rozahliah Dorante, Ngukis Fauid, Indira Lai foo, Sean David, Emi, Nathaniel Majid and Anah Garnier.

RIGHT: Joyra , Xanthica, Palysse, Emi, Anah, Rita Dorante, Rozahlia, Indira and Serianne.

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OBITUARY

The amazing life of Kenneth Meerieless Bedford Kenneth Meerieless Bedford was the eldest born to parents George and Mona on the 19th day of July, 1930, in the Queensland township of Hughenden.

It was in Charters Towers, however, that Ken experienced childhood with his younger siblings George and Joan.

Still only a child, with limited schooling, Ken was drawn to Townsville, closer to the opportunities available on the coast.

This set the course for an adventurous life journey, for the boy who became the man who was known by all as ‘Bluey’.

Bluey’s love of the sea and the challenges and opportunities that came with a still developing fishing industry, provided him the perfect vocation as seaman and professional fisher, a vocation he dedicated his life to understanding, growing and improving.

Working and honing his skills as a seafarer and fisher, Bluey travelled the northern coast of Australia from Queensland to Western Australia until our Nation was again at War. Bluey accepted this call and served his Country as an Australian Army soldier in the brutal Korean War. Upon his return to Australia, in the mid-50s, Bluey set his bearing beyond Cape York, to the Torres Strait. Working alongside his Skipper and mentor, Snowy Whittaker, Bluey was an integral part of fishing history aboard the ‘Trader Horn’, the first refrigerated, Mothership vessel of its kind.

These pioneers would also eventually spark the prawn trawling industry, the start of another significant chapter in Bluey’s life.

In the meantime and

survived a lightning strike from all walks of life. an impressive wealth of that threw him off the roof Above all his impressive knowledge over a hardworking life. He enjoyed into the back yard of his life achievements, Bluey Bedford was a nothing more than sharing Holloways Beach home is further testament of the wise, kind and generous his experience, ideas and solutions. physical toughness of the soul.

He loved a challenge, Bluey’s funeral cerman.

Bluey occupied deadly, was curious and had wide emony took place in Cairns dangerous professions. interests, including primary on Friday, 6 September He also survived a serious industries, people, politics, and his remains will be returned to sea at a local, case of the bends, needing science and history.

This resulted natu- Erub ceremony on Monto be decompressed in day, 23 will September, a helmet, unconscious, rally in Bluey buildingOur suppliers be here so 2013. come get yourse fathoms below his lugger overnight, Sammy Mills Thursday by his side. While fishing, Island Servicing the he was injured in a sea Torres Strait & Outer Islands mine explosion that took the lives of a number of MORE PLANTS & his mates.

He tangled with crocoFRUIT TREES diles, was amidst the ‘Tet ARRIVING Offensive’ in Denang and alone at sea, braved the THIS harshest of conditions. His WEEK stories are many.

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Apart from being an important advocate for the fishing and greater rights of Torres Strait Islanders and an always-available Monday, september 23 advisor, Bluey also took interest more generally in Tuesday, september 24 regional affairs.

He was down-to-earth and championed issues as a respected and accepted community elder, parWednesday, september 25 ticularly where a voice was lacking or needed support.

Bluey said it like he saw it and acted accordingly.

He was someone you wanted on your side, someone you took notice of.

A handsome and endearing man, Bluey had a number of close relationships over his lifetime including two marriages.

After Bluey’s first marriage to Beryl (nee) Sturgess arrived two children, a Son, Steve, and Daughter, Zena. Bluey’s Wholesale Wholesale second marriage, to Maryann (nee) Sebasio suppliers to: supplies for also beared two children, products: • Schools Kenneth Jnr and Pelly Mona. Bluey is also the • Restaurants • Freezer biological Father to Ronnie • Hotels • Chiller and Ella Kris.

Bluey is part of an • Resorts • Dry extended family through • Clubs • Packaging his association with the • Takeaways • Fresh Salads Erub and wider Torres Strait Islander community.

• Seafood Also, by the relationships • Bait he forged on and offshore, representing a father figure • Finger Foods and mentor for many who worked alongside him and Ph: 07 4035 3911 respected his wisdom and Fax: 07 4035 3913 guidance.

His ongoing generosity Email: admin@maxstocks.com.au and kindness reinforced 347 Little Spence Street, Bungalow, Cairns 4870 relationships with people Torres News 16 - 22 September 2013 Page 11

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after also serving in the Vietnam War, Bluey had also spread his maritime experience in other areas.

As a diver, Bluey was one of the rare Europeans brave enough to helmet dive the Torres Strait deeps, in search of pearl shell and also free-dived for trochus. Bluey took government contracts, shipping cargo up and down the Fly River and the South-Western coast of Papua New Guinea and West Papua.

He also hunted crocodile.

It was on his vessel the ‘Antares’ that Bluey joined the ‘Trader Horn’ and began targeting prawns.

Between the Torres Strait and Darwin he etched out a reputation as a ‘gun’ prawn fisherman and eventually worked his way to becoming Skipper/Fleetmaster for the ‘Northern Research’ prawn fishing company, at the helm of the ‘NR Palmer’.

From ‘Northern Research’, Bluey discontinued fishing at sea for prawns and focused his experience as the dedicated Fleetmaster of A. Raptis & Sons.

It was in this role and period that Bluey was able to concentrate and impart his wealth of knowledge and guidance to many people he worked and col-

Kenneth in the Korean War.

laborated with throughout the prawn and other fishing industries. He created and seized opportunities.

All the while he also worked closely with Torres Strait Leaders and supported in particular his close Bala and comrade, George Mye, who was at the forefront of a swelling Torres Strait rights movement.

Retiring from A. Raptis Sons in the late 80s, Bluey was ready to return permanently to the region and people he loved, to the Torres Strait, home.

Based at his Ged, Erub, he set about lending advice and expertise across the region, assisting communities to develop locally-based fishing enterprises, particularly at Erub, Ugar, Poruma and Badu.

In between and all the while he was there to assist and advise any and all individuals seeking help, fishing or otherwise. If he couldn’t help you there and then he would set about finding an answer, finding a way.

Bluey was physically, a big man and he had a ‘larger-than-life’ persona to match. His huge frame became exposed as he lost weight in recent years and backed up stories of his incredible strength and ability to make hard work look easy.

The fact that Bluey

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anglican church fete

Photos AARON SMITH

ALL Saints and St Bartholomew Anglican Church fete was at the PKA Hall on Thursday Island Friday September 6, there was long soup, BBQ, mountains of cup cakes and meringue pies and lots of fun activities.

The Parish Hall Restoration Committee also held an auction to raise money for the upcoming repairs.

ABOVE: Bauliane Ahwang and Sabrina Akee.

BELOW: Silen David.

ABOVE: Lateah George get her face painted.

ABOVE RIGHT: Simeon Loban.

RIGHT: Pauline and Paul Billy.

BELOW: Rita Kebisu and Powanga Savage.

BELOW RIGHT: Wasie Tardent and Julie Abednego.

ABOVE: Noramah Bin Doraho. BELOW: Grant Smith. BELOW RIGHT: Sela Mahe.

Game of hoops.

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tombstone unveiling and celebration of life of SAMMY JAMES MILLS PHOTOS by AARON SMITH Family and friends of the late Sammy James Mills celebrated his life with the unveiling of his tombstone at Thursday Island Cemetery and a night of feasting and dancing at Tamwoy Hall.

The celebrations was open to the whole community and well attended.

LEFT: Benny Mills, Patty Mills, Yvonne Miils and Alyssa Levesque.

Father Dalton Bon blesses the food.

ABOVE: Patty Mills with his mother Yvonne and girlfriend Alyssa.

LEFT: Benny Mills and Francis Tapim.

LEFT: Frank Mills, Francis Tapim, Alo Tapim Snr, Benny Mills, Patty Mills, Keanu Mills and Alo Tapim.

BELOW: The community feasting.

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Inspiring our Leaders

Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh hosted a special guest

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood taking time to share with Tagai Student & Leaders

“Gracelyn has gained national and international recognition in both mainstream and cultural public health spheres”

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood AO, MSc, RN

Associate Professor Gracelyn Smallwood recently shared her personal journey at an exclusive forum at Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh with students, leaders, staff and community. Born in Townsville, she currently works at James Cook University. Ms Smallwood has been appointed Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences.

Achievements: • Master of Science in Public Health from JCU, the first Indigenous Australian to be awarded the • degree; • Advocate for improved outcomes in Indigenous Health for over forty years, • In 1997 she was VIP Guest to South Africa by President Nelson Mandela and conducted a series of lectures on HIV-AIDS • Gracelyn’s book is being released at the end of 2013 titled “Amazing Grace”

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Co-ordinator of the Outstanding 'Condoman' HIVAIDS prevention campaign.

Culture Day at

Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh This event is planned for the Wednesday 18th September from 8.45am – 3pm. All community members are invited to attend, and will include a feasting from 12.00 to 1.00pm.If you are interested in offering any of the following (in kind – without cost): • Artist workshops (artist talks on artwork; how to paint; draw etc) • Artist Workshops on cultural art pieces (artefacts etc) • Your dance team (Torres Strait dance or any cultural dance from around the world) to perform • To perform traditional songs • To help with cooking and food preparations Please contact either Deb Belyea on 4212 0204 orSuberia Bowie on 4212 0229.

NAIDOC Celebrations at

Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh Waybeni Buway is celebrating NAIDOC Day on Tuesday 17h September from 11.00 am – 3pm.

All community members are invited to attend, and will include a feasting from 1.00pm to 1.30pm.

This is part of the school policy to be ‘two way strong’ – academically proactive but culturally aware.

This celebration is open to all parents to attend. Students are encouraged to wear traditional/ Island costume.

The program is as follows:11.00- 11:15am 11:15 – 1.00pm 1.00 - 1:30pm 1.30 – 2:45pm 2.45 – 3.00pm

NAIDOC ceremony starts. Opening and welcome. Whole school parade.

Cultural activities (painting, weaving, drawing, boomerang etc) Cultural feast. All welcome to eat together.

Dancing Conclusion and thanks.

For this event to be successful, we need community support both with cooking and activities. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ina Apuita on 4030 6555

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS COMMENCE:

Friday 20th SEPTEMBER

Tagai wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!

TERM 4 RESUMES:

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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer: Of Monsters And Men 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Boy Charlton 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Spartacus” (PG) 5:00 Human Planet: Oceans: Into The Blue 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The Rock: Part One 8:30 Case Sensitive: The Point Of Rescue - When Geraldine Bretherick and her five-year-old daughter are found dead in the bathroom of their luxury home, the case divides Detective Sergeant Charlie Zailer and Detective Constable Simon Waterhouse.

9:15 Audrey’s Kitchen: Rhubarb Crumble 9:20 Kingdom 10:10 Waking The Dead: Solidarity: Part 1 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Dara O’Brian 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

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 NRL Footy Show: Big Change For Little Champions - In a bid to raise funds for the the Starlight Foundation the Footy Show are stepping up and taking the initiative. As well as hosting a Telethon that will be running throughout the show, the boys will be auctioning off a Nissan, with all funds going to charity and Jessica Mauboy will be also be doing a special guest performance.

10:30 Arrow 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “An American Affair” (M v,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 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 8:00 TBA 9:00 Please Marry My Boy 11:00 Grimm: La Llorona - Despite the enthusiastic anticipation of the city’s residents for Halloween, a series of horrifying child abductions make their way to Portland, quickly spoiling the holiday spirit. Nick and Hank join forces with Valentina Espinosa, a mysterious detective from Albuquerque, to help find and capture the elusive suspect.

12:00 Special: Secrets Of The Rainforest 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

SBS 5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village - Line Runners 6:00 Bazaar - Buenos Aires 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 7:55 Destination Flavour - Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food - Sky High ‘99 9:30 Vikings - Sacrifice 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 The Observer Effect 12:30 Movie: “The Key” (M v,l,n) - Years of estrangement from his own father make Eric extremely reluctant to father the child his wife is longing for. One day he is approached by a man who claims to have known his recently deceased father. This brief encounter soon draws Eric into a seedy underground world of gangsters, crime and mystery that his father was no stranger to.

2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Scandal: Grant For The People 1:00 City Homicide 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Brave New World - Meredith freaks out whenDerek discovers her mother’s old diary in the house 1:00 Grey’s Anatomy: There’s No I In Team - Bailey heads up a team of surgeons performing a ‘domino procedure’ in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it.

2:00 Special: The Marvels Of Madagascar 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 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Don Matteo 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Portland Road 8:30 Fit To Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 9:40 As It Happened: Codebreaker - Alan Turing was the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War Two, arguably saving millions of lives.

10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Life Flesh” (MA) In Spanish. - This Pedro Almodóvar drama examines how several lives are changed by a single gunshot. After leaving jail, drug dealer Victor is still in love with Elena, but she’s married to the former cop - now wheelchair basketball player - who became paralysed by a shot from Victor’s gun.

1:00 White Night 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 The Middle: The Hose 12:30 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG v, a) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent - Hosted by Julia Morris, AGT features the most dynamic TV judging panel Australia has ever seen: UK comedy royalty Dawn French, international pop superstar Geri Halliwell, in-(famous) Aussie straight-talking radio jock Kyle Sandilands, and chart-topping former AGT alumni Timomatic, will uncover the next breed of superstars.

7:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final No. 2 10:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Not Easily Broken” (M a) A struggling couples relationship is put to the test when the wife is in a car accident and they must both question what their love really means to one another.

2:30 The Baron: Edge Of Fear 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact 6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Busi- 6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Sunday ness 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Australia’s Got Talent 5:00 National News Bwelgfast To Dublin 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 12 Canoes: Seasons 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The 5:30 TBA 6:00 National News Sunday Next Generation 3:00 Prima Donna: The Story Of Rufus Wainwright’s 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent: Semi Final No.1 - Which of our 43 suDebut Opera 4:30 Place 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Four Funerals and A perstar Australia’s Got Talent semi-finalists will make the cut Wedding 6:30 Compass: Why I Am Still Jewish and go through from the semis to the finals? Who will be the 7:00 ABC News viewer’s favourites and get voted in to perform once again?

7:30 Supersized Earth: The Way We Move 8:00 60 Minutes 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:00 TBA 9:25 TBA 11:30 Southland: The Felix Paradox - The funeral of a major drug 12:05 Great Directors dealer brings gangsters of all sorts out of the woodwork. But 1:30 Movie: “The Day Of The Locust” (M r,n,s,v) - The dark side of even with chaos in the streets, our cops learn that sometimes the greatest threats come from within Hollywood in the 1930s is revealed through the conflict-filled 12:30 Financial Review Sunday lives of a novice art director, an ambitious hustler and an ac1:00 What Would You Do? countant.

2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 The New Inventors 2:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Catalyst 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Travel Oz 5:30 Today

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 V8 Xtra 1:30 Seven’s Motosport 2:30 Movie: “High School Musical 3 (G) 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 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: A Father’s Deadly Dilemma - In 2003, David Hunt and his 11-year- old daughter Leia, set off on a snowmobiling adventure in the Quebec backcountry. Disaster strikes when David’s snowmobile hits a snow drift and crash lands into a ravine. Stranded miles from safety with a badly broken leg in sub zero temperatures, David’s only chance of survival rests with his daughter.

12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Life During Wartime 1:00 Movie: “Asunder” (M) 2:50 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 - Gianni Schicchi 2:05 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: Missing Matrix 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Cumming 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Islands: Galapagos: Darwin’s Eden - Discover the secret wildlife of the Galapagos Islands which are part of Equador, including gigantic tortoises, sea-swimming lizards and cormorants that have evolved to no longer fly.

8:35 First Crossings: Southern Alps 9:30 Movie: “Another Year” A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness 11:55 Movie: “A Mighty Heart” (M l,a) 1:55 Shameless 2:50 Shameless / 3:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:00 Dr Oz 12:00 That 70s Show 12:30 World’s Strictest Parent’s 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Seven’s Network sport 2013 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 Bones: The Pathos In The Pathogens - The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder.

10:00 Castle: Wtershed / Sucker Punch 12:00 Special: Danger Down Under 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 Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 Mythbusters: Tornadoes 6:00 Demetri’s Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Machu Picchu Decoded 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta - In the mid-90s the Vietnamese enclave of Cabramatta was in trouble: gangs controlled the streets, heroin turned it into the smack capital of Australia and it was the scene of the only political assassination in Australian history. But 15 years later, Cabramatta is a shining multicultural triumph.

10:30 Secrets Of The Tribe 12:20 Movie: “Offset” (M l,v) - Brindusa, a Romanian woman, is in love with Stefan, a German contractor in Bucharest. They plan to get married in three days. Nicu is their boss and Brindusa’s former lover, and he’s determined to get her back.

2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 Restoration Home: Coldbrook Farm 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: The British Grenadier - A detective partnership of opposites. Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan as straight-talking Dalziel and university educated Pascoe. Dalziel is caught up in an armed siege involving a Falklands veteran.

1:05 Lakme 3:20 Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens In Australia 4:50 Songs Of Praise: School Choirs Showcase 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 Toast Derivation 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Prestidigitation Approximation 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Avoid The Chinese Mustard 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Something My Gynaecologist Said 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: Survival Instincts 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “Beverley Hills Chihuahua” (PG) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 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 Sport Special: 2013 Brownlow Medal - Live from the Palladium at Crown, Hamish McLachlan covers the glitz and glamour of the red carpet arrivals on AFL’s night of nights.

11:30 Hotel Secrets: French Riviera - Richard’s journey of exploring the world’s most luxurious hotels concludes on the glamorous French Riviera. Beginning at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, he is shown the art of perfect fine dining before meeting ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard, who explains why he chooses to call Monaco home.

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 God In America 2:00 Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo 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 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Sicily 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 From Scratch: Mower 8:00 From Scratch: Light Bulb 8:30 Life, Death And Mistakes.

9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: In this episode, Jeff becomes infatuated with his statistics professor, but has to choose between turning up for Annie’s Day of the Dead party and going on a date with his crush. Pierce comes to terms with getting older.

11:55 Shorts On Screen: Am I Okay 12:30 Kill Arman: China/Shaolin Kung Fu 1:00 Kill Arman: Cambodia/Bokator 1:30 Behind The Froce 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 Restoration Home: Sanford House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rise Of The Continents: The Americas - From the bedrock the Empire State Building is built on, to the Spanish empires in South America, the two land masses of North and South America are linked by geology and history.

9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Elizabeth Gilbert 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:35 Whitechapel 1:20 Bush Law 2:00 Football: VFL Grand Final 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 Cooper-Kripke Inversion 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Zarnecki Incursion 9:30 Big Brother Late Night Feast 10:30 Two Broke Girls: And The New Boss 11:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Big Opening 11:30 Weeds: Qualitative Spatial Reasoning - Andy turns mediator when Nancy and Silas clash over who’s in charge of the business; Shane tries to regain the trust of Det. Ouellette; and Doug tries to throw the Securities and Exchange Commission off the trail of his hedge-fund scam.

12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 1:30 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: “Starstruck” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 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 8:30 Winners & Losers: Love’s Labour’s Lost - Everything is on track for Jenny’s dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he’s getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing.

9:30 Body Of Proof 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: Live In Maastricht III 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Lisbon 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alex Kingston - ER and Doctor Who star, Alex Kingston, is keen to explore two branches of her family tree: her great-grandparent William Keevil, who was killed in the First World War but who may have been a photographer when the art was in its infancy 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing 12:10 My Perestroika: Could it be that the more things are restructured, the more they stay the same? That’s the question for the five principal characters in My Perestroika, a revealing documentary about contemporary Russia. The five Moscow residents remember being happy children during the Brezhnev era. Now, some 25 years after perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness), they’re alienated adults.

1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 Arrow: Darkness On The Edge Of Town - As the Dark Archer, Malcolm eliminates the scientists who created the Markov Device and then ships it to Starling City to destroy The Glades. Meanwhile, Oliver, Diggle, and Felicity infiltrate Merlyn Global to learn of Malcolm’s plans, and Laurel tries to resolve matters with Tommy.

9:30 Arrow: Sacrifice 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 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: “College Road Trip” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 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 10:30 The Mole 11:30 30 Rock: Stride Of Pride - Liz works to prove to Tracy that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna after some negative publicity. Jack tries out an unconventional dating strategy.

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 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Edwardian Insects On Film 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency - Code Red 9:30 The Killing 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “My Afternoons With Margueritte” (M l,s) Gerard Depardieu stars as a worker in the South of France who believes himself to be stupid because of his poor reading skills. That is until one day when he meets Margueritte, an articulate elderly lady, in the park. The two of them are intrigued by their unlikely bond and begin meeting regularly so that Margueritte can read to him and help to improve his literacy skills.

12:40 Movie: “Don’t Tell” (M s,a,l,n) This 2006 Academy Awardnominated Italian film follows the breakdown of Sabina’s life when her repressed memories of childhood incest and abuse begin to resurface.

2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 25

SUNDAY 22

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 7:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final 1 10:00 Power Games: The Packer Murdoch Story: Part 2 - Aging Sir Frank battles to stay in charge of his health and his empire, as he tries to thwart Rupert Murdoch and control his sons Kerry and Clyde. Murdoch’s decision to expand into the UK changes the face of international media. Rivals and brothers Kerry and Clyde Packer make major decisions about their future in the family business.

12:00 Malibu’s Most Wanted 1:45 Movie: “Summer Coda” (M l) 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

MONDAY 23

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 Restoration House: Big House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Imbroglio- The ‘I’ theme continues with a show all about ‘Imbroglio’. Joining Stephen Fry are newcomers Frank Skinner and John Bishop who play alongside semi-regular Sean Lock and permanently installed panellist, Alan Davies.

8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Dead Man’s Chest - Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff and Phryne finds herself at the pointy end of a Spanish dagger.

9:30 Scott & Bailey 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Friday Night Dinner: The Sofabed 11:20 Rage 5:00 Rage

IMPARJA

TUESDAY 24

FRIDAY 20

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Murder Or Mutiny 2:00 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Calverton Manor 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: Behind You! 9:00 It’s A Date: How Much Do First Impressions Count?

9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Secrets Of The Superbrands: Fashion 12:20 Movie: “Slaughterhouse-Five” (M l,v) 2:00 The Stringers Of Cape Barren Island 2:30 Football: WAFL: Preliminary Final: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

SATURDAY 21

THURSDAY 19

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: The Elms 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Fashion 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery - Julia Zemiro walks a wellknown comedian down memory lane, uncovering the forces and events that have shaped them and created the person we know today 9:35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Boris Johnson 10:00 Please Like Me: Portuguese Custard Tarts 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Luther 1:30 Football: SANFL: 1st Semi Final: Teams TBA 3:45 Football: SANFL: 2nd Semi Final: Teams TBA

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CROSSWORD No. 166

SUDOKU No. 166

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You will need to use your intuition early in the week. The most logical solution may not be the best one to take. Decide what feels right to you and do that. Romance.

You will be in a very romantic mood. Everything will go well, provided you don’t allow your emotions to go overboard. Calm yourself by taking a few deep breaths throughout the night.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You need a break and should spend some time doing something unproductive.

Don’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself.

Romance. The Moon/Mars Midpoint now in your sign will give you the courage to force through some changes. It may be awkward at first, but give it time to take effect.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

FOR KIDS

A possession which you borrowed recently from a friend is due back. It would be unlucky for you to keep it any longer.

Send them a note of appreciation as well.

Romance. Be careful not to smother your partner with too much attention. They may need more time to do their own thing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may need to give some thought to a strange dream. You will not be satisfied until you have worked out what it really meant. Romance. This will be an excellent period for romance. You’ll have so many suitors and may start to get confused! Choose a few “must have” qualities to look for.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A deal which you have been waiting for will soon come along. Don’t dither or you will miss this opportunity. Romance.

Don’t forget about your partner’s needs.

They could do with some extra encouragement at the moment. Set aside your tasks for a night and concentrate solely on them.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

FINDWORD No. 166 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

Don’t let a negative remark throw you off course. You need to have thicker skin to get through things. Know that you are a good and deserving person. Romance.

A long discussion with a colleague will help you to see things in your own personal relationship much more clearly.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You will have to suffer the consequences of your recent extravagance! You may have a little less money in the bank than you imagine. If you can’t return any items, set a budget and stick with it! Romance. Be careful not to get into a muddle over where you are planning to meet someone.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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MUDDY RIVER

Provided you don’t get too excited, this will be a very good time for a night out with your pals. They will be looking for a low-key outing. Romance. A quiet evening at home with your partner will be more productive than you expect. The night doesn’t have to be all about work though.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You may be surprised to find out who has suddenly taken an interest in your work.

Be sure to show them just how much you can do and they may make an offer.

Romance. Your partner will be there when you need them. A kind gesture will show how much they care and support you.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

A lack of money may create difficulties for a while. You may have been a little too extravagant over the past week.

Look for free events in your area instead of spending more money. Romance. Don’t allow family duties to get in the way of a romantic evening. You need your couple time!

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The common question that gets asked in business is, ‘why?’

That’s a good question, but an equally valid question is, ‘why not?’.

– Jeffrey Bezos

SOLUTIONS No. 166

Contact with the Venus/Moon Midpoint will help give your esteem an immediate boost. Keep your confidence soaring by spending time with like-minded people.

Romance. This is an excellent time to get to know your partner a little better. There are parts of their life that are still a mystery.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A habit which you have been trying to give up may be harder to break than you expect. You’ll need to use all your willpower! Romance. A new relationship will soon be getting off the ground. However, you may be uncertain about your feelings for this person.

Take your time with them!

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NEWS

Polling day on Thursday Island

RIGHT: Some of the Cape York Mayors who opposed the LNP Noel Pearson plan which Warren Entsch blamed as a cause for the swing against him. From Left: Cr Philemon Mene Mayor -Napranum ASC; Cr Bernard Charlie Mayor – Northern Peninsula Area RC; Cr Dereck Walpo Mayor – Aurukun SC; Cr Peter Guiverra, Mayor Mapoon ASC; Cr Robert Holness: Mayor Kowanyama ASC; and Cr Wayne Butcher: Mayor Lockhart River ASC

Become a Firie! You’re needed

By AARON SMITH

Lieutenant Tapim oversees a training exercise.

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WHEN is it you get to do something that’s adrenaline-pumping exciting, help the community, potentially save lives and get paid to boot? When you become an Auxiliary Fire-fighter.

Thursday Island Fire Station is wanting to recruit new Axillary Firemen who can be on standby in the case of an emergency.

Fire Station Officer-in-Charge David Prain said: “As long people have a C class, unrestricted driver’s license, a clean bill of health and are willing to undergo a police check, which is standard for all government employees, we would be happy to hear from them. The training is

very physically demanding, but the work is very rewarding.”

Captain Richard Muhamad would like to see more Island men enlist: “We have many great men come through the fire station, problem is so many of them are only here for a few years then they move on as their work takes them away. It’s a shame as we invest a lot of resources in training these people. It would be great to see more permanent residents of TI sign up.”

Training is completed during a two week intensive boot camp in Cairns, with all expenses paid for.

Lieutenant Derais ‘Robbie’ Tapim has been signed up for the last 12 years: “It’s

a good opportunity to give something back to your community and get paid. It’s been a great experience for me and I’ve met a lot of good blokes doing this.”

Thursday Island resident Leslie Whippy was present at a training exercise at Victoria Parade last week, as he considers enrolling. “It seems a great opportunity to learn new skills which will be with you for ever, and not just for fighting fires but skills you can use in other areas of your life too,” Leslie said.

Anybody interested in becoming an Auxiliary Fire Fighter can call Thursday Island Fire Station on: 40691275 or call Officer-in-Charge David Prain: 0427 634 171

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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS Rate notices for the half year ending 31 December 2013 were issued on the 16 September 2013.

Council offers a 10% discount on the general rates only, to ratepayers who pay their rates and charges in full by the due date of 16 October 2013.

You may pay by mail, in-person by cash/EFTPOS or by direct deposit. EFTPOS payments will also be accepted by telephone. Direct debit facilities are also available on application to Council. Further details on payment methods are listed on the reverse side of the rate notice.

Any queries should be addressed to the Rates Officer, ph 4069 1336, email: rates@torres.qld.gov.au Dalassa Yorkston CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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BOAT CHARTER Torres Strait Regional Authority Common Funding Round 2013 – 2014 The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is calling for applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal organisations and individuals within the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area for grant funding for activities commencing January 1, 2014, under the following Programs: Governance and Leadership Program - Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) Capacity Building Initiatives Eligible projects under this program include: • Contribution towards the administrative costs associated with establishing and maintaining a PBC Office • Initiatives that increase the capacity of elected PBC Officers to perform their duties • Initiatives that support PBCs to engage with communities on Native Title issues

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

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Tax Help With  Salary & wage returns  Capital gains  Rental properties  Shares & Investments  Multiple year tax returns All Return Types  Personal, business and partnership We will find every possible deduction and make sure you receive your tax refund promptly.

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ROTARYCLUB CLUBMEETINGS MEETINGS TI TI ROTARY Thursday Island Thursday Island Rotary Rotary ClubClub Meets at 7am Meets at 7.00am Friday Morning Breakfast Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting Meeting at the Grand Hotel at Federal Hotel.

Visitors Welcome.

Visitors welcome!

Inquiries 4069 1531 Inquiries 0438 747 853

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Governance and Leadership Program - Indigenous Broadcasting Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Operational support for Indigenous broadcasting services (including RIBS) • Regional Indigenous Media Organisation (RIMO) Support • Upgrade of broadcasting equipment Economic Development Program - Community Economic Initiatives Scheme (CEIS) Eligible projects under this program include: • Projects that demonstrate ability to create profits and employment opportunities • Projects that lead to the establishment of sustainable industries in the areas of Marine, Tourism, Arts and Craft or Construction • Please note the development of business plans and feasibility studies are not funded under this program Healthy Communities Program Eligible projects under this program include: • Healthy Homes initiatives (including health promotion and education) • Healthy Lifestyles initiatives and minor infrastructure 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.

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Applications Close at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 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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CLASSIFIEDS Torres shire CounCil To lead, provide & facilitate VETERINARY SERVICES SEpTEmbER 2013 Dr Jo Squires’ (Vet) next visit to Thursday Island & Horn Island will be from the 26th – 28th of September 2013

Torres Shire Council has a responsibility to ensure temporary food stall operators only sell food that is safe for the public to eat.

FOOD STALL OPERATORS • Apply for a temporary food stall licence on the Temporary Food Stall Licence Application form.

• Complete a short TAFE course in workplace hygiene procedures and attach the certificate to your licence application.

• Pay the fee. $60 for one event $120 annual licence (more than two events) • Read the Temporary Food Stall Guideline on food handling and hygiene which Council will give you with your licence.

• Have your licence with you when you are operating your stall. The Environmental Health Officer will need to see it.

Contact Torres Shire Council on 4069 1336 or visit the office at 68 Douglas Street Thursday Island.

Dalassa Yorkston CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Position Vacant

Furniture Supervisor - Thursday Island Col Jones is looking for an enthusiastic Supervisor to manage our Furniture and Homewares department.

Your tasks will include: • Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the sales floor • Supporting the Operations Manager to optimise sales and profitability within the department • Administering rental contracts for customers • Preparing commercial quotes for builders and government departments • Monitoring of results and striving to improve sales • Organising and supervising the day-to-day work of your team and providing feedback for continuous improvement • Resource planning and rostering • Ensuring your team always delivers excellent customer service and provides complete home furnishing solutions to meet customers’ needs • Training your team on Company policies and their individual job duties and responsibilities • Taking responsibility for the ordering and supply of your product range • Ensure that your department is in shape, priced and fully stocked at all times so that customers can make easy buying decisions • Be safety focused while working in a fast-paced environment Your knowledge, skills and experience will include: • Previous supervisory experience in a retail, customer service or sales environment • Experience prioritising and organising your work and the work of others • True passion for customer service • A passion for home furnishings • Excellent communication skills • The ability to problem solve and make decisions • Physical fitness with the ability to lift repetitively • Willing and able to work Saturdays, on a roster basis, to cover our core trading days To apply please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to ben@coljones.com, outlining why you are the ideal person for the job.

Applications Close: 25 September 2013

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HEALTH & FITNESS

SATURDAY 28th SEpTEmbER: THURSDAY ISLAND CONSULTATIONS Torres Shire Depot Appointments can be made through reception at the Torres Shire Council office by phoning 4069 1336 prior to Wednesday, 25th September, 2013.

Full cost of any consultations or surgical procedures will be matters for exclusive and private determination between the animal owner and the veterinarian surgeon.

All costs are to be met by the animal owner. Council or the vet does not provide subsidy or credit. All accounts are to be settled on the day.

DAlASSA YorkSTon Chief Executive officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE PERMITS FOR BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT Torres Shire Council advises landowners, developers and residents that permits are required for development, building and plumbing work.

WANTED ACCOMMODATION WANTED 2-3 Bedrooms.

Excellent References Available. All properties considered. Please contact Annie on 0407 691 422.

Development includes subdividing land, changing the use of a property (e.g commercial to residential or vacant land to a block of units), clearing land or excavation work.

Check with Council to find out if you need to submit an application for planning approval before you get your building permit.

Building permits are required for most structures. If you are using dongas for permanent or temporary purposes you will need a building permit. Contact a building certifier about building permits.

Plumbing for new buildings and for renovations require a permit.

Contact a plumber about plumbing permits.

Developing and building without a permit is illegal and you can be fined.

Dalassa Yorkston Chief Executive Officer

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

24 Hour Service for DV CONNECT Telephone 1800 811 811 – Lena Passi Women’s Shelter NPA WOMEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP 24 Hour Crisis Shelter Ph: 4069 3020

All thy works shall praise thee O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

Psalms 145 versus 10

AMAZING MILESTONE IRONMAN turns ONE HUNDRED

Mr Jerry Stephen (Jnr) & Family, Stephen Families and Ugar Community wishes to extend an Invitation to the Mayors, Councillors, TSRA Members and Community Members of Torres Strait and NPA to attend the Celebrations of the 100th Birthday of our Patriot Community Elder

Mr Jerry Stephen (Snr) Date: Saturday 19th October 2013 Venue: PCYC Hall 91-97 Macnamara Street, Cairns Time: 5pm – 11pm Contact Mr Rocky Stephen on 0400 733 188 or Mr Jerry Stephen (Jnr) on 0458 123 170 for further Information.

NEWS

NPA youth building a better future

Apprentice carpenters (from left) Tre Riddle, Anson Gebadi and Imran Aniba are looking forward to a career in the building industry.

NPA youth Imran Aniba realised for his future in Seisia would be odd jobs working in the supermarket or driving machinery, so the 23-year-old moved to Cairns and found work with a concreting company.

But knew his best chances of a career lay in finding an apprenticeship.

“It was always my plan to get a trade and when I was offered an apprenticeship as a carpenter in my own community I knew it was my shot at a future,” he said.

“I’ve been working as an apprentice since February and I love my job.”

Mr Aniba is one of three apprentice carpenters looking forward to a career in the building industry after Community Apprenticeships Australia and Remote Staffing Solutions from the My Pathways group formed a partnership with Remote Building Solutions.

My Pathways spokesperson Mark England said the three companies were managing local Indigenous employment in the Northern Peninsula Area to construct 73 houses in the Indigenous communities of Seisia,

Bamaga, Umagico, Injinoo and New Mapoon.

“As well as the three apprentices enrolled in a Certificate III in Carpentry, we have employed 50 men and women across the five communities with duties such as construction, plumbing, fencing and asset maintenance,” he said.

“We are working closely with One Way Solutions, an Indigenous owned mentoring and pre-employment program in the Northern Peninsula Area, to ensure employment conditions are culturally sensitive and achieve a positive outcome for both the employee and the employer.

“A mentor accompanied the three apprentices to Cairns earlier this year to start work on the houses at three Remote Building Solutions construction sites and post placement mentoring support has been provided in each of the communities where the houses are being completed.

“One Way Solutions also was used to deliver Bringing Skills to Life, a specialised training program developed by My Pathway’s Training Connections Australia, which will result in the 22 participants achieving

a Certificate I in Work Readiness and Certificate II in Work Place Practices.”

Mr England said the Northern Peninsula Area housing project provided much more than jobs for local Indigenous people, with Mr Aniba becoming a role model for the younger generation in the close-knit community of Seisia.

“The young ones look up to me now I have an apprenticeship so I encourage the boys who are just walking around town to get a job or a trade,” Mr Aniba said.

The project will have an added bonus for the apprentice as he hopes to be eligible for a new home in the future.

“I was living with my parents, but my brothers and sisters had children and we had 10 people living in a five-bedroom house which was overcrowded,” he said.

“I moved to Cairns for work, but when I came back I moved in with an uncle so I didn’t have to live like that.

“These new houses will make a big difference for many people in our community who are living in overcrowded homes.”

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CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tombstone Unveiling of the late

Jodie Mauga On Saturday, December 14 2013 at Cairns Cemetery, Martyn Street.

For more information contact: Gennie Bani 0418 747 934 Vera Christian 0497 860 620

Tombstone Unveiling of

George Maxie (Dice) Hankin and Robert George Sailor Saturday December 28, 2013 at 10am Thursday Island RSVP: Rachel Sailor: 0488 098 578 Harrison George: 0437 185 397 Patty Sailor: 0467 994 109 Lena Warria: 0467 170 701

Port Kennedy Association

MINI MARKETS Come along and grab a bargain!

Builders who wish to tender on the refurbishment works to the Thursday Island presbytery are encouraged to contact Diocesan Project Services for a copy of the tender documentation.

Documents will be available from Tuesday, September 17 by emailing projectadmin@cairns.catholic.org.au with your contact details.

Tenders will close TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 at 2pm.

An animal rescue group based in Cairns that is the only animal rescue dedicated to helping stray, unwanted and neglected animals in the Torres Straits.

We provide veterinary care and rely on dedicated and passionate foster carers to provide a loving home for rescued animals until the right forever family is found.

For help or further information please call Hannah on 0402 354 249 or email Ti.rescuefosteradopt@hotmail.com

Saturday, September 21, 2013 9.00am to 12.00pm port Kennedy Hall For more information or to book a stall contact the Port Kennedy office on (07) 4069 2306

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DATE CLAIMER Saturday, December 21, 2013 Tombstone Unveiling of the late

Karim Bin Awel REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST REFURBISHMENT of OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART PRESBYTERY

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(Thursday Island)

Bob Mills Final Yawo

We, the children of the late Robert Mills (BOB) invite family and friends in joining us in our final farewell to Dad by spreading his ashes in the place he loved the most, Thursday Island.

Date: Friday, September 27, 2013 Place: Malu Paru Restaurant at the Grand Hotel, Thursday Island Time: 2pm

Spreading of Ashes from the Main Wharf at 4pm (slack tide as Dad would say).

Careers with Queensland Health Clinical Nurse Primary Clinical Care / Post Acute Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service, Thursday Island Primary Health Care Centre, Torres Strait – Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service. Salary between $78 664 - $84 268 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6) (Applications will remain current for 12 months).

Duties/Abilities: Assist in the improvement of the health of people living in the Torres Strait to equal that of mainland Australians by providing the coordination and delivery of quality cost effective Primary Health Care services through the Post Acute, Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services of Primary Health Care Thursday Island. Potential applicants are advised that the Aged care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers of aged care services to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check.

Enquiries: Diai Luffman (07) 4069 0411.

Job Ad Reference: H13TO09200 Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2013.

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You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

Great state.

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NEWS

The nation has spoken: Tony Ears/Murdoch party to govern SO, that’s that.

Rudd the Weasel has gone down in flames, and we are now the property of Tony Ears and his sponsor Murdoch.

Can’t say I’m enthusiastic about it, but then I wouldn’t have raised much of a cheer if the election had gone the other way either.

They say people get the governments they deserve, so I can only say, “Sorry, Sir, I really didn’t mean it to happen.

“I promise I will be a better person in future, if only you’ll let us have some one

to respect next time around”.

In the mean time, Oberfuhrer Campbell Newman had a very thoughtful Sunday breakfast.

Now he has got what he thought he wanted - an Abbott vistory - he is/ was wondering what it will mean for Queensland.

In theory, Tony Ears will be his mate, right?

In practice, Tony will be taking a leaf out of the Oberfuhrer’s own book and laying about left and right with a very

sharp axe.

Except, I can’t see him being too hard on his own patch around Sydney.

Or Western Australia, because they pay the bills. Queensland, on the other hand, well, they are different. A taste of Federal discipline will do them good. . .

Oh well, we’re getting good at limiting our ambitions now.

We’ll just have to pull nour necks in and hope all those nice foreign tourists will spend enough dollars to keep food on our table.

Edwin Turner wins People’s Choice Award

EDWIN Turner, from Hammond Island, has been named the winner of the People’s Choice Award for his entry in the 2013 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award.

Over 150 community members and visitors to the Centre voted to decide the award, which recognises works most favoured by the public in the annual exhibition.

Edwin’s work, Home Reef - a wooden carving set on mirror - depicts traditional island lifestyle and was selected by the public for its ‘intricacy’, ‘detail’ and ‘amazing craftsmanship’.

An anonymous community member who voted for Edwin’s work described it as “a true indication of life in years gone by” and another said it “reminds us of the care and respect shown by people (towards the environment)”.

The 2013 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award opened on July 23 during

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Gab Titui’s reopening celebrations and displays a record 77 entries from artists throughout 18 communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA).

All entries in the Award were inspired by this year’s theme, Ailan Style, developed to celebrate the unique ways and traditions of each community in the Torres Strait and NPA. Winners in nine categories were announced on the opening night. As the recipient of the tenth category - the People’s Choice Award - Edwin will receive $1500 in prize money.

Community members were given six weeks to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award, in-store from July 23 until August 31, 2013.

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Board Deputy Chairman and Culture, Art and Heritage Portfolio Member, Mr Aven Noah, congratulated

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Election day study confirmswide support for constititional recognition of First Australians RECOGNITION of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution is uniting Australians across the traditional political divides.

An Election Day study conducted during the Federal Election revealed a majority of Australians think it’s time to recognise Indigenous Australians in our nation’s founding document.

The telephone (CATI) study surveyed 400 people spread equally over 20 marginal seats.

In a rare demonstration of political unity, 84 per cent of voters across the political divide support constitutional recognition of the First Australians Overwhelming majorities of Coalition voters (76 per cent), Labor voters (91 per cent) and minor party voters (89 per cent) all support constitutional recognition.

Aden Ridgeway, spokesperson for the Recognise movement said: “Today’s election day study confirms Australians are uniting in their determination to fix the historical exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from our Constitution.”

“It’s a strong signal that more and more Australians believe voting to recognise the First Australians in the Constitution in the next term of

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parliament is the right thing to do.

“The survey data proves that regardless of who you vote for, you are in a majority if you want to see us get this right as a nation,” Mr Ridgeway said.

A referendum on constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians has been put firmly on the agenda for the next term by the major parties.

“It’s exciting to think that when Australians next go to the polls, it is likely to be to vote in a referendum to recognise the First Australians in our Constitution.” Mr Ridgeway said.

“Even with wide support for this goal, we know we need to build an even greater active movement of Australians as we head towards the day of referendum.”

The survey confirms the results of the ABC’s Vote Compass on Monday, which showed 70 per cent of respondents, including a majority of Coalition voters, believe the Constitution should be fixed to acknowledge Indigenous Australians as the first inhabitants.

The ABC Vote Compass survey of over one million voters also showed majority support for Indigenous constitutional recognition from voters right across the party political spectrum and across rural, regional and urban communities.

FINAL SERIES

1st Place - A return trip for two on Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay to Cairns (value $1850)

BigBalaBurger 2nd Place - A $500 IBIS voucher

BJ Danger Congratulations from the Torres News, Seaswift and IBIS!

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LEADERS AFTER ROUND 26 Name BigBalaBurger BJ Danger TI Turkey Denis Hill KINGTUTT Mugai87 Mariner Marakai Tipper Tonon Mark Hutton

Edwin Turner and described the July re-opening of the Gab Titui Cultural Centre as a milestone in the TSRA’s efforts to maintain, promote and develop the unique culture and art of the region.

“The 2013 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Awards has been the best yet and set the stage for a fantastic future for already established and young emerging regional artists”, said Mr Noah.

“A big eso for the general community who continue to go through and visit the Cultural Centre and for their nomination to support the work of a talented artist Edwin Turner.”

The Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award is on display in the Centre’s Wabunaw Geth Gallery until October 31, 2013. A catalogue containing photographs of all artworks in the exhibition is also available for purchase from the Gab Titui Cultural Centre Gallery Shop.

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FERRY SCHEDULE MONDAY TO SATURDAY

Depart Thursday Island: 6:30am and 2:30pm Depart Seisia: 8am and 4pm Peddells Thursday Island Bus Tours are also available daily.

Bookings essential.

Boarding 15mins prior to departure

ABOVE: Former Crocs star Michael Cedar of Darnley descent with Ayr State School students of various Torres Strait heritage.

*Please contact us or check online for changes to the ferry schedule around public holidays as variations may occur.

RIGHT: Velma Gara and daughter Patrina.

NEW FERRY NOW HERE!

“Linking the Cape to the Torres Strait”

BELOW: Michael Cedar left of Darnley descent with presenter Lloyd Wyles on Radio 4KIG. From Page 24 >> Ex-Townsville Crocodiles player Michael Cedar of Darnley descent gave coaching hints to youngsters and also spoke on Indigenous Radio 4KIG. There was a large contingent of boys and girls of Torres Strait Island descent from Ayr State Primary School there.

Along with a host of inspiring role models, the event featured a health expo which brought local and regional health organisations together into one area so that young people can connect with the health providers in their communities, and learn about their health in a fun, engaging and interactive environment.

“We’ve had an overwhelming response from local health organisations and community groups. The Townsville 3on3 Health Expo is promising to be a real feature of the event,” Mr Jones said.

“There were interactive elements and giveaways, and lots of information for young people from healthy living through to good mental health and nutrition.”

The Vibe 3on3 - is a fun, free event for all Australians. The event encourages sportsmanship, teaches new skills and builds self-esteem as well as promoting reconciliation at a grassroots level.

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LUNCH

LUNCH

1.10 pm 12.50 pm 1.10 pm 12.50 pm 1.10 pm 2.15 pm

1.45 pm QF2497

3.30 pm QF2496 4.40 pm 5.40 pm QF2490 6.30 pm

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FAST , SAFE & FRIENDLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE.

TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

LUNCH LUNCH

Effective 15th SEPTEMBER 2013

All QF Connections departing from Horn Island may be delayed up to 20 minutes pending actual aircraft arrival time.

TIDE SPEED – Hammond Rock

2.15 pm 3.10 pm QF2496 4.30 pm QF2490 5.15 pm

TIMETABLE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

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BigBalaBurger reigns supreme in NRL tipping

A STRONG final round has enabled BigBalaBurger to annex the major prize in the Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition.

Leading by only two and under threat from BJ Danger, BigBalaBurger scored five for round 26 to finish on 137, while BJ Danger crashed with only three winners to finish four from the winner.

TI Turkey also in the race could manage only four to finish in a three-way tie for third with Denis Hill (5) and KingTutt (4) on 132.

Mugai87 was next on 131.

It was fitting that one of the toughest rounds of the competition should decide the place-getters.

Upsets started as early as Friday night when the Broncos downed the Bulldogs, followed by the Dragon’s win against the Warriors, and only Bukerr tipped the Panthers to account for the Sea Eagles.

Although not regarded as an upset of significant proportions, most tipsters missed out when the

Roosters downed the Rabbitohs.

Such was the nature of the round, no tipster got eight nor seven.

Six was the best - and only Seahorse kicked that goal.

This year’s tipping competition is again sponsored

by Sea Swift and IBIS, with prizes valued at more than $2300.

The winner, BigBalaBurger, receives a trip for two to Cairns aboard Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay (value $1850); The runner-up, BJ Danger, receives $500 voucher from the IBIS. EDITOR’S NOTE: Can Bigbalaburger and BJ Danger please contact the editor of the Torres News with proof of identification?

FINAL STANDINGS 137: BigBalaBurger (5).

133: BJ Danger (3).

132: TI Turkey (4), Denis Hill (5), King Tutt (4).

131: Mugai87 (5).

130: Mariner (4), Marakai (4), Tipper Tonon (4), Mark Hutton (4).

129: Jooti (4), 86 (4), Mr Spiggot (4).

128: Gilligan 1 (5), KPP (4), VooDoo Magic (4).

126: beaniebuzza (5).

125: Sarah Finnemore (3), Willy (4), Leon Whittaker (5).

124: Seahorse (6).

122: Tigrrrr (3), theflyingfalafel (4).

121: TiNell (4).

120: Maggie Hill (4), Marro (4).

119: Rayns (0), MrCM (4), Deadly Sisters (4), Barry Tarrant (5).

118: esjay (4).

116: Parra69 (3).

115: Tokyo Rose (5).

114: VickiR (5), walsalad (5), sylvia Whittaker (4).

112: Dantho (5).

111: Likefishingmore (5), rastagirl71 (5).

109: Kandy (4).

108: HMD (4).

107: ByJingo (1), zorro (5).

106: Bukerr (4), 104: Kamiel (0).

Basketball fun in Hip Hop challenge

By ALF WILSON MANY Torres Strait Islander youths took part in the recent National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in Townsville.

The non-competitive basketball involved primary school students from around Townsville and surrounding areas and encouraged healthy living and seeking careers.

Event Executive producer Gavin Jones said planning for the Townsville Vibe 3on3 went well

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with the local community getting behind the event.

The Torres News was there and spoke to many students, officials and volunteers of Torres Strait Islander descent.

Former Torres News Editor and basketball star Velma Gara was there with her 11-year-old daughter Patrina.

“Patrina is a volunteer and this has been great,” Ms Gara said. << Continued Page 23