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Anger as all walk free over Malu Sara deaths By MARK BOUSEN THE families of one of the victims of the Malu Sara sinking eight years ago have lost their final, legal option in their search for justice from the tragedy which claimed five lives - the simple fact is now that no-one will face prosecution. The High Court handed down its decision on Friday, October 11, rejecting the latest appeal, leaving all those roundly criticised and blamed for the disaster to walk away free from prosecution. Continued Page 3 >> More reaction, Page 2 >>
Shining bright at the Blue Light disco
THURSDAY Island Child Care Centre (TICCC) hosted an unusual after-dinner party for the little ones on Friday, October 11. A total of 86 children, aged from 18 months to 12 years,
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REACTION TO MALU SARA HIGH COURT DECISION
Decision ‘very disappointing’ A LAWYER closely involved with other Malu Sara litigation cases is very disappointed with the outcome of the High Court’s judgment in relation to the prosecution of those responsible. Mr Jason Briggs (below), lawyer for the Saub Family in their successful Malu Sara compensation case, says: “We have all run a long race in this and followed this case with great interest.
“Full credit to Bottoms English Lawyers for their tenacity and zealous advocacy in taking this matter to the highest court. “We know with our case the lengthy negotiations, mediations and court hearings were
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JOHN and HENRIETTA SAUB
It shouldn’t have to be like this; we have gone through so much trauma and pain and we have been given a life sentence while those responsible have got off scot-free. cultural memory of the Torres Strait community forever. “Every anniversary on October 14 we, with our grandchildren, celebrate our daughter’s life, we light a candle and pause for a minute’s silence for all those who passed to heaven. “We are honoured other families have told us they have done the same with more and more joining us.” Mrs Saub said: “For the High Court’s judgment to come down now near this anniversary is hard to take. It has been eight, long years. “It shouldn’t have to be like this; we have gone through so much trauma and pain and we have been given a life sentence while those responsible have got off scot-free. “We had faith in the court system it has often confused us, taken so long and failed us.” Mr Saub said: “Changes
often a long drawn out process we all painstakingly endured. This is not the result we had hoped for. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the other families and island communities affected by the Malu Sara tragedy who are grieving at this time.” Mr and Mrs John Saub told the Torres News they are “saddened by the result” and “those responsible may think they have got away with their crimes”. “But we know that one day they’ll be held to account for what they did. These people will not escape the eternal judgment of almighty God.” Mrs Henrietta Saub said: “Life is sacred, there is not a day that goes by we don’t miss our daughter. “The Malu Sara, after all these years, has come to symbolise tenacity, justice and hope and should live on in the
need to be made. “We will always continue to work for a better system; more-responsive police rescues; tougher boating safety regulations; and a better compensation arrangement that respects human dignity and grieving families. “Also the establishment of big memorials are long overdue on Badu, Saibai and Thursday Island, to honour the memory of the Malu Sara so our young can always know what happened. “So they learn and appreciate that justice is not something that will be freely given, but what we have to fight long and hard for. “No one should have to go through what our families and communities have gone through. “If it takes another eight years so be it, we will not give up,” John and Henrietta said. TOP: Mala Saru at its launch in August, 2005. Photo Corey Bousen. RIGHT: John and Henrietta Saub.
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Court rejects final appeal
FACT FILE The then Coroner Michael Barnes delivered a devastating 86-page report criticising both the Immigration Department and the rescue effort, and the builders of the boat. Mr Bottoms and his legal team asked that
Lawyer John Bottoms, outside the Law Courts in Brisbane on Friday, October 11. Photo Stefan Armbruster. entirely understand why the High Court made the decision they did, they
he refer his papers to the Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration as to whether any of the parties should be prosecuted. The Coroner declined to refer the papers to the DPP. Mr Bottoms’s team appealed to the Supreme Court, but it too was rejected.
The Malu Sara being launched in August, 2005, weeks before it sank, claiming five lives. Photo Corey Bousen, Torres News. were looking at the general principle Director of Public Prosecutions to see of judicial review and criminal ad- if there had been a criminal offence ministration, that is no consolation to committed. the family who will now never have “They wanted no more than that, an opportunity for the DPP to have a and they’ve been denied it. Unfortulook at the Coroner’s quite devastating nately’ they’ll be left very disappointed report of 86 pages. with the decision. “All the family wanted was for the “It’ll be left to me to try and explain matter to be referred to the Queensland the vagaries of the way the law went.”
The High Court was the final option, but too has now rejected the appeal. Both the boat builder and the Department were fined about $200,000 each, with costs. (This was meaningless as one Government Department paid for another Department and the boat-building company went into liquidation.)
Search for eight missing fishermen suspended By VIVIANE SILVA THE search for an overdue boat from Daru carrying eight men has been suspended. The boat has been missing since Friday, October 11, but search operations did not start until Monday, October, 14 when Police were formally advised by the men’s families. Inspector David Lacey told Torres News on the second day of
the search: “We believe they are fishermen. Warrior Reef is a very popular area for fishing vessels.” According to Inspector Lacey, a few plastic carrier containers, very popular for carrying extra fuel on boats, were found floating near Saibai Island. He believes that it may indicate that, if something happened, it could be in that direction, the east cost of PNG. For that reason, the search areas
were expanded to the coast line of the PNG mainland. Inspector Lacey also mentioned that the Moon passage in Warrior Reef is known by fisherman as a rough section depending on conditions. He explained that. according to information passed by Customs Australia, 15 vessels were seen around the Warrior Reef on Saturday, October 12. The search has been suspended
for the present time until further review the decision made on Wednesday afternoon, October 16. Inspector Lacey told Torres News last Thursday when asked if there was any possibility of the search being resumed: “It will be reviewed by the Rescue Coordinator to see if all possible actions were taken, such as checking the uninhabited and inhabited islands, as well as the accuracy of searched area with the water waves.
Six of Boigu Seven sent to remote PNG camp SIX of the seven West Papuans, who sought political asylum on Boigu last month and were dumped in Port Moresby by Australian immigration, have since been relocated under armed guard to a refugee camp near the Fly River in the Western Province. They were taken to the remote outpost on Tuesday, October 15.
The Indonesian authorities were pursuing the group of seven for their involvement with a protest with the Australian group the Freedom Flotilla. They then fled to Boigu, seeking refuge and fearing for their lives on September 24. Of the seven asylum seekers, only one, a pregnant woman, was allowed to live in PNG. The rest of her family, including her
husband and her brother Jacob, have been incarcerated indefinitely, and fear for their lives should they be sent back to Indonesia. Ruben Blake, spokesperson for the Freedom Flotilla, said: “It is disturbing that Australia would be complicit in a policy of dumping refugees in a remote border region and leave them to fend for themselves.”
The public servant in charge, ordering both the boat to be built and instructing Mr Baira to take it out in bad weather while he returned by helicopter to Thursday Island, resigned from the Department and could not disciplined under the Public Service Act. He received full public service entitlements.
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Lawyer John Bottoms (Bottoms English Lawyers) in an interview with Stefan Armbruster (SBS) outside the court after the decision was handed down: “This was the last throw of the dice for the families of the Malu Sara victims.” Immigration officers Wilfred Baira, 38, Ted Cyril Harry, 54, and passengers Valerie Saub, 34, Flora Enosa 34 and her daughter, Ethena Enosa, 5, died on October 15, 2005, when their poorly equipped and shoddily built government boat, the Malu Sara, sank en route between Saibai and Badu islands. The then Coroner Michael Barnes
said their deaths were a “totally avoidable” disaster that would not have happened “if any one of a number of those involved in purchasing, building, operating or searching for the vessel had faithfully and diligently discharged his duties”. Mr Barnes said none of those on board were at fault, and were the victims of shocking and incompetent mistakes made by police, boat builders and the Department of Immigration. Mr Bottoms acts for Lily-Annie Ahmat and Mr George Nona, the sister and brother of the late Wilfred Baira (acting on behalf of his other eight brothers and sisters) who was the skipper of the Malu Sara. Mr Bottoms said: “Whilst I can
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New dialysis unit a lifesaver
BAMAGA has now once again got a Renal Unit, opening its doors on October 18, with the Thursday Island Unit due to open early next year. Phone: (07) 4051 0486 Fax: (07) 4051 0381 Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has welcomed the news. Shop 20A, Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Cairns. Mr Entsch said to Torres News: “This is Website: www.cairnspartysupplies.com.au Email: info@cairnspartysupplies.com.au something I have been working on for a long Our suppliers will be here so come get yourself a bargain! time and feel very passionate about. “I am happy to say there are now four Thursday dialysis chairs available which is a great result Island for the people of the region. It means they can Servicing the Torres Strait & Outer Islands stay on their country and not have to re-locate to Cairns.” Mr Entsch met with Thursday Island Hospital Health Service Chief Executive Simone LARGE Kolaric during a recent trip to Thursday Island. “I told Simone that we needed to get BEACH these people home, it has been too long,” Mr Entsch said. UMBRELLA “She agreed and it’s absolutely fantastic that it’s now about to actually happen.” 91 Douglas Street • Ph: 4069 1548 Member for Cook David Kempton said the self-care unit at Bamaga Hospital had been expanded from one to four, self-care haemodialysis machines to accommodate the extra patients, along with additional associated specialised patient dialysis chairs. “This expansion is part of an overall extension dialysis services in the Torres REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING Straitofandrenal Northern Peninsula areas,’’ he said. AND ELECTRICAL “Previously, nurse-assisted dialysis was not available at all in the Torres Strait and only a • SALES limited self-care dialysis service was available • INSTALLATIONS at Bamaga Hospital. • REPAIRS “But from early in 2014, a full nurse• MAINTENANCE assisted dialysis unit will become available on Thursday Island for the very first time in QBSA No 55485 the region’s history.” Mr Kempton said a nine-chair, nurseassisted dialysis unit formed part of the Permanently based on Thursday Island recently completed $39 million Chronic For prompt service phone Disease Centre at Thursday Island Hospital. “I understand the current plan is to start with about three chairs in operation and then 24/7 Emergency Breakdown Service gradually build up to the current nine-chair Costumes Themed Parties All Occasions Party Decorations Dress-up accessories
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TORRES Strait and Cape York areas have the highest percentage of children vaccinated against measles as the State is in the grip of a measles outbreak. Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has urged all Queenslanders to ensure their vaccinations were up-to-date to prevent the disease spreading further. “Vaccination is the only way to protect yourself and your
children against measles,” Dr Young said. “Measles is the most highly contagious virus known to man,” she said. “If you are exposed and not protected, you will get infected.” Dr Young said most areas of Queensland had more than 90 per cent of children fully vaccinated. “While 90 per cent vaccinated sounds good, it is important to remember that
leaves up to 10 per cent of children who aren’t properly protected against measles,” she said. “We see a lot of cases in adults who may not have received the vaccine as a child and at the same time there were not as many measles cases in the community because vaccine was being used, and so these people weren’t exposed to measles and now don’t have an immunity.
“We usually see outbreaks start with importation from a traveller or tourist from overseas areas where measles still circulates.” Early symptoms of measles include runny nose, cough, red eyes, aches and pains and then fever. If you have these symptoms, even if you don’t have a rash, you may have measles. Stay home and talk to your GP about getting tested and diagnosed.
New health board plan for Torres Strait-NPA QUEENSLAND’s devolved administrative network of health services may soon be complete, following a strong response to a call for expressions of interest in a local board to serve the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said the Government was determined to see control of health resources in every part of the State vested in communitybased boards. “This remote region is the last of the State’s 17 Hospital and Health Services to be administered centrally,” Mr Springborg said. “For the past 12 months, while
local boards have taken control elsewhere, Queensland Health has worked to strengthen the existing financial, governance and administrative support for health care in the Torres Strait.” Mr Springborg said expressions of interest to enable the formation of a Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service Board were sought on September 30 and would close on October 28. “The selection and appointment process is governed by legislation and requires strict adherence to set guidelines,” he said. “People interested in submit-
ting an expression of interest to join the board must comply with their obligations as described in the formal application pack. It sets out the roles of the chair and board members and details the criteria that are used to select the successful applicants.” Mr Springborg said across the State, hospital and health service boards ranged in size from five to 10 members, each including at least one doctor and one registered, practising or retired nurse. “A minimum of about five or six people are needed to form the first board to serve the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula,”
he said. “A highly capable, efficient and effective group is needed to serve the region and its healthcare needs. “It’s important that our board is predominantly made up of locally-based people who are able to find a balance between managing and upholding the statutory interests of the health service and representing the local community.’’ For a board application pack, or for further information, contact Mr Ben Jesser, Director, Corporate Governance (07 4226 3081) or email: ben.jesser@health.qld. gov.au
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Students, parents can have ‘piece of mind’ I REFER to Ned David’s incorrect comments in Torres News on 7 October, 2013. I want to assure parents across the Torres Strait, the Newman government is working hard to ensure your children’s move from Year 7 into high school in 2015 is a smooth one. As the Minister for Education and with three children of my own, I understand the decision of which school to send your child to can sometimes be a difficult one, especially when it can mean our kids leaving home to continue their education.
A very big part of my job is to ensure all Queensland school students are encouraged, nurtured and educated, and their parents are confident our education system will give their kids the best opportunity for success in life. That includes students’ readiness for the move into high school, as well as parents’ access to subsidies for some costs associated with boarding fees and travel. That’s why the Newman Government will increase the Living Away From Home Allowance
for eligible Year 7 students to the secondary student rate. Schools like Tagai State College already have good secondary school transition programs and practices in place which can be expanded to assist Year 7 students in 2015. Where appropriate, my department will also work with communities and schools to develop additional resources to support that critical transition to high school. It is important Queensland joins the other states and territories which already have
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MABUIAG island has three governance systems that help its society function. They are mudh which is home and kwod which is clan men. Number three is padh means clan
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By AARON SMITH I SMELLED a rat. Not because Suzie Roberts, Claire Davidson, Sammy Bloxsom and Sue Murray haven’t been training hard for this year’s New York Marathon, clocking up some 1400km in the last six months. It’s not that these sirens on the dusty, soft shoulder of life’s highway, or at least the streets of Thursday Island and occasionally Horn Island, have not put in the hours pounding the blacktop. Four times a week, rising before sunrise and before the grind of the every day, these girls are as ready as they will ever be to join the 45,000 others on November 3 to run 42.2 km. A long-term goal of Sue’s, they have so far run an impressive personal best of 33km in one stint. “However, on the day we are going to have to pull something out of the hat to do the full 42.2kms,” Sue said. “If Hamish and Andy (comedians) can do it on their gap year show, we can,” Sammy said, who is being sponsored by the Torres Hotel to go. They hope to complete the race in 4.5 hours, which they no doubt will. So why do I smell a rat? Well no men folk are allowed on this testing odyssey of endurance; the mums get to go as a ‘support team’, but not a single bloke. Sounds like a ‘Sex and the City’, yet admittedly physically gruelling ploy to have a ‘free run’ on shopping, restaurants and the Big Apple’s sites to me. Cosmo’s anyone?
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Year 7 in high school, with Western Australian moving Year 7 in 2015 and leaving South Australia as the only state without Year 7 in a high school setting. All students and their parents can have peace of mind the Newman Government is doing all we can to give families, especially those across the Torres Strait and other remote communities, the support they need when their children start Year 7. John-Paul Langbroek, Minister of Education, Training and Employment.
elders so I hope people are blessed. Mudh are family men who make decisions for children by blessing to understand language communication. Kwod system is honour the eld-
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est of family clans for that person is responsible for family teaching young people to become adults. And last system is padh is clan decision authority concerning land issues.
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The name of this governance system is called kuiku padh a reef in front of mabuiag which way of sea and way of mountain. Percy Misi Masig
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WHILE this is thankfully a training scenario, it’s just the sort of thing that could so easily be a real event, especially in our beautiful part of the world. On Sunday October 6, this scenario became the catalyst for a joint training exercise between Bamagabased police, Queensland Ambulance Service officers and Queensland Health personnel. Bamaga is at the tip of Australia and boasts being Australia’s most-northern mainland point. The local environment is host to just about every creature in the world with the potential to do you harm. Snakes, crocodiles, spiders, sharks and jellyfish, both box jellyfish and irukandji, are all very much a part of the scenery in the remote far north of the state. This inaugural exercise was developed to highlight and enhance the value of inter-agency cooperation, as well as providing emergency service responders with an avenue to sink their teeth into something different. The incident response kicked off with Bamaga QAS Station Officer Jeff Hodgetts commandeering a local boat from Seisia beach. After landing on the beach at nearby Red Island, he provided immediate pain relief, before removing the tentacles and dousing the affected areas with vinegar. Upon receiving the call for assistance from QAS, police deployed the station police vessel, transporting QAS Paramedic Doug Buchanan to the beach. Police officers assisted with equipment and the cannulation of the 14 year old, as well as the transport of both boys back to the mainland. As they lifted the seven-year-old out of the boat and into the back of the waiting ambulance, the patient was substituted for the paramedic training mannequin. This is a lifelike aid that coughs, talks and can present a myriad of symptoms for medical staff. The patients were escorted to the Bamaga Hospital where they were handed over to Qld Health Staff and under the watchful eye of Director of Nursing, Ken Meldrum. The seven-year-old was brought back from the brink of death, even after a severe allergic reaction to the box jellyfish anti-venom. Nursing staff, ambulance and police conducted a comprehensive debrief at the end of the exercise, identifying some areas of improvement between the services. The main item to come out of it was to ensure that everyone is involved in similar training scenarios in the future. Continued Page 11 >>
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BERI training tests teams at the Tip LEFT: From left: Constable Mahaffey, QAS Station Officer Jeff Hodgetts and Advanced Care Paramedic Doug Buchanan move the victim to the Bamaga Police Vessel.
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<< From Page 9 One of the core goals of the Bamaga Emergency Response Initiative or B.E.R.I., as Jeff Hodgetts likes to call it, is to work toward a seamless inter-agency response to critical incidents. With a focus on improving service delivery from all aspects, BERI hopes to incorporate other local emergency service providers into future exercises. Officer-in-Charge of Bamaga Police A/Senior Sergeant Glen Fletcher said that the training exercise was of immense benefit to all of the agencies. “Places like the northern peninsula area are unique in nature, and require a unique emergency response.” “BERI gets us all on the same page and provides us with training opportunities to practice what we do best, with the aim of making the whole community safer. It’s been of tremendous value to us all,” he said.
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BLUE LIGHT DISCO: A FUNDRAISING SUCCESS THURSDAY Island became the stage for a night out for under 12-year-olds on October 11. The Thursday Island Child Care Centre (TICCC) was the scenario for sa unusual after-dinner party for the little ones, for a good cause, with the help of volunteers, such as parents, the police, TICCC staff and members of the TI community. The sound and lights for the disco party were donated by the Thursday Island Police, who also volunteered with the event, by promoting games, awards for 86 children from 18 months to 12-years-olds. The party also was sponsored by Thursday Island Butchers with the donation of sausages for a fundraising barbecue. IBIS supermarket also sponsored the event, giving a considerable amount of fruits and popper juice boxes to promote
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its campaign for healthy eating among the community. The Thursday Island Pharmacy donated an entire jar of jelly beans to support the fundraising event with the idea of a dollar coin per guess for the exact amount of lollies in the glass, making an even more-interesting night to adults and kids involved. Children were also surprised by a popcorn machine organised by Mrs Rita Gutchen, as well as face-panting done by Ms Heidi Eastcott and Ms Samantha Bloxam. Mrs Kali McKeown, director of TICCC, was only smiles during the event. She said the fundraising event raised $467.55 for the Child Care Centre and the participation of the community was essential. Mrs McKeown said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were blown away by the massive turnout of families and community.â&#x20AC;?
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TOMbSTONE UNVEILING for the late mrs daisy laifoo ON Saturday, September 28, 2013, members of the Laifoo, Ah Boo, Chai and Miller families and friends gathered at T.I. Cemetery for the unveiling of the tombstone of the late Mrs Daisy Laifoo. The ceremony took place beside two spectacular frangipani trees in full crimson and peach flower blooms. Adding to the colour were the dozens of specially designed “Laifoo” shirts worn by the family, featuring images of Curly Pink orchids, Daisy’s favourite flower. Hand-painted tiles featuring this orchid also adorn the tombstone. Father Charles Loban conducted the service and performed the dedication. Holly Banasa read the tombstone inscription and Daisy’s sister, Mrs Bessie Spain, aged 93, from Sydney, made a short speech and cut the ribbon. This was Mrs Spain’s first visit to T.I. After the ceremony, a lavish luncheon banquet was held at Port Kennedy Association Hall, hosted by Ronnie Laifoo, his wife May and their family. The Laifoo’s were pioneers on T.I. in the late 1800’s in the pearling and trochus shell industry as well the import/export trade with “the Orient”.
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Tagai Students Representing in 2013 - Language and Arts
Tagai Secondary students’, “Tagai Buway”, clip has been released on YouTube... Tagai Secondary students’, “Tagai Buway” Desert Pea Project, video clip has been released on YouTube.
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his project involved 9 students, the Desert Pea mob, Rachel Templeton, Pat Mau and Deb Belyea who worked for a few months to create a music clip to promote a positive message from Torres Strait youth. The students wanted to pass on a message to the elders of the Torres Strait – to not worry, as they
will pass on traditional culture to the next generation. The kids wanted to showcase contemporary Torres Strait culture (with all of the modern changes) but have the underlying theme of traditional culture. You can see this theme through the juxtaposition of traditional vs western clothing; yumplatok vs traditional language and also the return of the traditional chant style of singing. The clip will begin to be broadcast on 4MW and at the end of the year. Desert Pea will be releasing a com-
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pilation of all of the songs that they produced working with Indigenous communities all across Australia. Mer is also producing a clip and this will be out soon. We look forward to celebrating and sharing Mer community’s work. A big acknowledgement and eso to Adhi Dimple Bani, Mr Alo Tapim, Mr Dana Ober (all three for their language support), Mr Richard Matthew and dance team for their outstanding help over a few weeks and Tim Hillier, Tracy Ford and Steve Hill. Accepting
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Northern Peninsula Area State College News
Injinoo Stud\ents Experience Wonders of Science In the first weekend of the holidays four students participated in the Wonders of Science Program at James Cook University. The aim of the program is to promote a passion and enthusiasm for science and technology in Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Indigenous people. The final challenge was for the students to build a solar powered vehicle to complete a revolution of a circle in ten seconds. The upper primary school students at the Injinoo campus were required to work in teams of four with the team that designed and built the best car traveling to Cairns to compete against students from other schools. The successful group of students were required to develop a scientific report and present their car to a panel of judges with a justification as to why their car has the most effective design. The four students who travelled to Cairns for the inter school competition were Racheam Bond, Ashleigh Bowie, AJ Salee and Teanna Ryan and were accompanied by Mr Dan Hollis and Mrs Lynette Day. When the students competed at the University they spoke very confidently and demonstrated their car using the correct Physics terminology referring to centripetal force, momentum and inertia. The students also had the opportunity to question the students from the other schools about their cars which they did very articulately. The student group came away from the weekend activities with a greater appreciation of the scientific principles in play.The students also enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the students from other schools across the Cape and Cairns districts. Well done to all involved!
Message from Gordon - the new Director My Name is Gordon Herbertson and I am the new Director of the Northern Peninsula Area College. I am from Far North Queensland and I am very familiar with communities in the Torres Strait as well as those on Cape York. I taught on Thursday Island in the mid-70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and I was the Principal of Pormpuraaw State School on Cape York for a number of years. I am really looking forward to building on all the work of done at the College over the last five years. NPA College made headlines recently with its outstanding 2013 NAPLAN results. My job is to keep the momentum going so we can demonstrate even more improvement. I am asking everyone who is reading this and is connected to the College to please be involved. Just by encouraging children to come to school, or talking about how important and good education is, you will help us keep this college strong.
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5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 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 Literary Landscapes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Joy Of The Coast 8:35 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines: At Work And At Play 9:40 As It Happened: The Ghost Army 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Lolita’s Club” (MA s,v,n) In Spanish. Raúl, an embittered cop, who is suspended after almost killing the son of a mafia boss, heads back home to northern Spain to save his mentally challenged brother Valentín from the clutches of the beautiful junkie Milena, a hooker at Lolita’s Club. 12:55 Movie: “When Darkness Falls” (MA v,a,l) In Swedish. His provocative film follows three individuals who are faced with violence, as they find the strength of will to fight for their release from their aggressors. 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 26
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 12:55 Going Postal 2:30 At The Movies 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 4 - Sydney Uni V Adelaide 5:00 Last Chance To See: The White Rhino 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: When blood-stained clothes belonging to a man missing for five years are uncovered in a London forest, UCOS find themselves trying to solve the conundrum of what seems to have been the perfect vanishing act. 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: In the final episode of the series, it is Harvest Festival time. Peter finally talks to Mrs Thing and a mysterious woman turns up wanting to speak to Peter about his brother. 10:05 Waking The Dead: Waterloo (Part 2) 11:00 Woodley: Fuzzby 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Minute To Win It Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 11:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 2013 5:00 Creek To Coast Antiques Roadshow 12:00 The Middle 12:30 Business Agenda 1:00 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the Sullivan & Son 1:30 Movie: “The Emigrants” (PG a,v) 4:30 The Garden length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for Gurus 5:00 4WD TV weekends, short breaks and holidays. 5:30 Getaway: On Getaway Kelly is blown away by the wildlife 6:00 Seven News and scenery in Otago, New Zealand. Jason road tests one of Phuket’s best resorts while Jules has a weekends on a house- 6:30 The Neighbors: Halloween Ween - Since arriving on Earth, the alboat with some mates onb the Murray River and Giaans’ iens - led by the Bird-Kersees - have viewed Halloween as a threat found a fun Sunshine Coast holiday spot for the family that’s and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent got the lot. children dressed in costumes from entering the community. 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 TBA 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 12:15 Grey’s Anatomy: Sweet Surrender - Izzie throws herself into 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent planning Meredith and Derek’s wedding as she faces the onset 9:10 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Body Heat” (MA s,l) - In the midst of a searing Florida of her aggressive cancer treatment. heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to 1:10 Special: On Thin Ice: Plight Of The Polar Bear murder her rich husband. 2:05 Harry’s Practice 1:45 Movie: “Jiminy Glick In Lalawood” (M s,l,a,v) 2:30 Special: Australia’s Deadliest Destinations 4 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson / 5:30 Wesley Impact
5:00 World News 1:00 Adriana Lecouvreur 3:45 Piano Notes Mozart, Sonata No.9 In A Minor 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 24/7 Wild: A Monkey’s Tale 8:30 Cuba With Simon Reeve 9:30 Movie: “Nowhere Boy” (M s,a,l) - A chronicle of John Lennon’s first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his adolescent years. 11:20 Movie: “Ichi” (MAV v) - In Japanese. Ichi is not all that she seems. On the surface, she’s a homeless blind woman who roams the streets with her Japanese guitar. On the inside, however, she’s a deadly warrior with lethal sword skills. On witnessing her talents, a hapless samurai enlists her help to defeat and banish a local warlord who has taken over the nearby village. 1:35 Shameless 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 27
SBS
6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Grandparents 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Fake Or Fortune? 3:00 Peter Sculthorpe: The Quartets 4:15 Mr Prince 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kakadu 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:25 Paul Kelly: Stories Of Me 11:05 Australia On Trial: The Eureka 13 12:00 Monkey Grip 1:40 Movie: “The Story Of GI Joe” (PG) - Based on the columns of Scripps-Howard war correspondent Ernie Pyle, G.I. Joe is an anecdotal collection of comic, dramatic and tragic vignettes. 3:30 Songs Of Praise 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia 5:30 Collectors: Wooden Boat Festival
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Australian Fishing Championships 12:00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 12:30 Melbourne Marathon 1:30 TBA 2:50 Australia’s Got Talent 4:30 Deepwater 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent 8:10 60 Minutes 9:10 TBA 11:30 Prime Suspect: Bitch - Jane’s father’s bar is robbed while she’s helping out at the establishment; Calderon and Jane are assigned to the murder of a woman found in a Dumpster. 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 4:30 TBA 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 8:30 TBA 9:30 Castle: CSTL6-004 / Tick, Tick, Tick... - Agent Jordan Shaw, an insightful and accomplished Federal investigator teams up with Castle and Beckett to hunt down a cunning and elusive serial killer. 11:30 Family Tools 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 12:30 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 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 ADbc 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Richard III: The Unseen Story 8:30 Wonders Of The Clockword World 9:40 Pom Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold: Boundary-pushing Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock explores the world of product placement, marketing and advertising in this documentary that was fully financed through product placement, marketing and advertising. 11:15 Monster Moves: Long Loads 12:15 Movie: “The World Is Big And Salvation Lurks Around The Corner” (M a) - In Bulgarian, German And Italian. Following a severe car accident in which both his parents are killed, Sashko is taken to hospital with amnesia. Sashko’s grandfather, Bai Dan, decides to help him restore his identity. 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 28
7 CENTRAL
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Kennedys 1:55 As Time Goes By 2:25 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 TBA 6:25 Auction Room: Cadillac 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen: Glazed Luck 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: Above The Law 1:10 Movie: “The Apartment” (PG) - C.C. ‘Bud’ Baxter knows the way to success in business - it’s through the door of his apartment where he provides a perfect hideaway for philandering bosses! 3:15 Searching 4 Sandeep 4:10 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire’s Baby” (PG) 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 Raiders Minimization 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Triangle Affection Proof 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Kitty Kitty Spank Spank 10:00 Two And A Half Men: The Unblessed Biscuit 10:30 Big School: Miss Postern puts herself down for an Ironman competition, but realizes all too late what is involved. 11:00 Two And A Half Men: The 9:04 From Pemberton 11:30 Two And A Half Men: Big Episode, Someone Stole A Spoon 12:00 Nikita: The Life We’ve Chosen 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: “The Man Next Door” (M a,v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 9:30 Scandal 10:30 Mistresses 11:30 30 Rock: A Goon’s Dead In A Weary World - As she and Criss receive some unexpected family news, Liz tries to rally her staff to save ‘TGS’. Tracy and Jenna start to plan for their careers beyond the show, while Kenneth interferes with Jack’s appointment of a new NBC president. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 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 Cannibals Of The Stone Age 2:00 Inside Natures Giants 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 Being Overseas 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize 7:35 Storm City: Earthquake 8:30 The Science Behind Sex 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Comparative Religion - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Shirley prepares for a holiday party, while Jeff goes up against a school bully after being challenged to a fight. 11:55 Shorts On Screen 12:25 The Family UK 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 29
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 TBA 6:25 Auction Room: Lawsons - Nimrod Prints 6:55 Australian Encounters 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 The Art Of Australia: Coming Age 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Michael Palin: From Python To Brazil 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 1:35 Thorne: Sleepyhead 2:20 Movie: “The Lost Patrol” (G) 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 4 - Sydney Uni Vs Adelaide 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 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 Super Fun Night: Cookie Prom 8:30 Big School: Mr Church is keen to be involved with Miss Postern’s school trip to France, but with no places left he needs to find a way to get on the coach. Love is in the air, but he had moules mariniere for supper. 9:00 Come Fly With Me 9:30 TBA 11:30 2 Broke Girls: And Not-So-Sweet Charity 12:00 TBA 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: “Thin Air” (M v,s,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 TBA 10:30 Suits: Zane Vs Zane - Harvey and Jessica find their hands full when the infamous Robert Zane signs on as opposing council in a gender discrimination case. Name partner at his own firm, Robert also happens to be the father of Pearson Hardman’s most senior paralegal. 11:30 Go On: Go For The Gold Watch 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 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 Celtic Thunder: Mythology 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 Being Overseas 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? John Bishop - Following a career in pharmaceutical sales, John Bishop came late to stand-up. While learning about his ancestors, John discovers that some of his relatives followed a similarly unusual career path and even worked in showbiz. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War: Blue - The connection between Jamal and Amiel is revealed, as well as the process that ended with him becoming Yussuf. He struggles with the consequences of the shooting and the mounting pressure to execute an act of terrorism against Israel. 12:55 The Yes Men Fix The World 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 30
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 Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 TBA 6:25 Auction Room: Joels - Clendinnen 6:55 Lessons From The Grave: Feel So Alive 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Sport And Leisure 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Ja’mie: Private School 9:35 Agony Aunts 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Kidnap And Ransom 12:20 Taggart: Bloodsport 1:10 5 Lost At Sea 2:10 Movie: “A Canterbury Tale” (G) 4:10 Movie: “Son Of The Sheik” (PG) 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: Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House. 8:30 Hostages: Truth And Consequences 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Torch Song - When the smoke from a nightclub fire clears away and four dead bodies are revealed, the CSI team goes looking for an amateur arsonist. 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: It Was A Very Good Year 11:30 Political Animals 12:30 20/20 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: “Stolen Youth” (M s,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:30 Men At Work: Crazy For Milo 10:00 How I Met Your Mother: The Stinson Missile Crisis 10:30 How To Find Love Online: Welcome to the modern world where everything is available online, even your partner. With millions of hopeful singletons investing their hopes and trust, as well as cash, internet dating is a multi-billion pound industry. 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 House Calls To The Rescue 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 Being Overseas 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Acid Ocean 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Second Chance 9:30 Prisoners Of War: Platoon Secretary - Iris and Haim discover new details in the investigation tying Amiel, Atar Shorer and Dr. Ze’ev Kaplan together. 10:25 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “Kiss Me Again” (MA s) - In Italian. In a sequel to the winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2002, Kiss Me Again picks up ten years on, where Carlo and his friends are at various crossroads in their life. Now in their forties they are more calm and philosophical, and have swapped late nights and casual affairs for household bills and children. They soon realise they have lost the passion that drove their relationships and careers, and are left wondering: is this it? 1:30 The Girl From Monaco 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 171
SUDOKU No. 171
Your Lucky
Stars
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You will have the courage you need to get what you want. Try not to overwhelm others around you, however. Romance. You’ll be a little surprised by your partner’s sudden interest in your family. Use this time to reminisce with relatives about old stories and learn about your heritage.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Use this week to get to the bottom of any issues which have been coming between you and a colleague. Rivalry at work is not healthy. Romance. Your partner may need more attention from you than normal. Try to give as much as you can without sacrificing your own needs.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
FOR KIDS
Do something special to help a family member this week. They have been very selfless recently and could use some pampering. Romance. Follow your partner’s advice. They have much more insight into your personality than you realise. Don’t question their motives.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You may need to do more housework than you care to do. Try and make cleaning a regular routine and you’ll have less to do later. Romance. Strive to include your partner in any social activities that you are planning. They may be feeling a little socially awkward this week.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Someone that you met recently through a local social club could become a close friend. You have a lot in common with this person. Romance. More than one person is attracted to you. Soon you will have to decide whom you prefer. You won’t need to choose for some time.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
A bad habit will finally be broken, but not without a large amount of effort. Your willpower is especially strong at the moment and you should manage to break through. Romance. Your love-life will soon be taking a turn for the better. Don’t give up hope! Everyone has a downfall.
FINDWORD No. 171 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t be too quick to trust others. People don’t always have your best interest in mind. Let them earn your trust instead. Romance. Try to meet some new people. If your social life improves, this will help your relationship with your partner as well. You need something new!
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
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A person whom you met on a trip once may try to get in touch with you. They will have changed since you saw them last. Having the same travel taste will make a great baseline. Romance. A very romantic gesture from your partner will help to make up for a recent let-down.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Don’t change a meeting with a friend at the last minute. They will not appreciate being messed about. You will need to rearrange your other engagements. Romance. Don’t slow down to suit other people. If they can’t keep up the pace you’ll have to push ahead alone.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Your partner may be in a slightly strange mood this week. You will have to make allowances. However, don’t let this go on for too long! Romance. Don’t get frustrated over the small things this week. It is no good expecting everything to be perfect. You need to pick your battles.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Just because the past didn’t turn out like you wanted it to, doesn’t mean your future can’t be better than you’ve ever imagined.
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Your financial situation will soon improve. Don’t do anything too risky in the meantime, however. Keep an eye on your accounts. Romance. A romantic evening mid-week will bring some life into your relationship. Try to do something spontaneous from time-totime!
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
Your unselfish behaviour will be greatly appreciated. Your friend needs this help at the moment and will be happy to have your support. Romance. You may not realise how much emotional energy you have this week. If your mate can’t handle it, rely on a friend.
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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following expected non-ongoing vacancy:
Creditors offiCer Torres Shire Council invites applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons for the position of Creditors Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of creditors for payment on a daily basis and to perform various clerical, administrative, data and word processing tasks. Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Torres Shire Council Employee Certified Agreement 2010. An application kit for this position can be obtained from the Council Office, 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or by contacting the Human Resources Officer, Don Benjamin phone: (07) 4069 1336, email employment@torres.qld.gov.au or Council website www.torres.qld.gov.au Applications close 4pm friday, November 1, 2013 Dalassa Yorkston Chief Executive Officer
The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following expected non-ongoing vacancy:
Ranger Mentor (Fleet Support and Logistics Officer) Environmental Management Program
Senior Natural Resource Management Officer (Ranger Supervisor) Environmental Management Program APS6 (P/N T01872) *SALARY RANGE $73,541 - $84,161 P/A *Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Senior Natural Resources Management Officer (Ranger Supervisor) is responsible for managing and supervising Ranger groups, mentoring and coaching Rangers, providing technical advice and coordinating ranger field operations. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Ranger Supervisor will work closely with Local Government, Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBCs) and other TSRA Environmental Management staff to support ranger work planning, the delivery of on-ground activities, ranger involvement in research initiatives, reporting and the purchase of supplies and equipment for land and sea management projects. TSRA accommodation will be available for this position, with rental contributions calculated according to salary range Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. A merit list may be created. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE***
APS5 (P/N T01847) *SALARY RANGE $67,836 - $71,933 P/A
*Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The Ranger Mentor Fleet Support and Logistics Officer (RMFSLO) is responsible for supporting the Ranger Operations Manager to safely and effectively deliver on the objectives of the Torres Strait Land and Sea Rangers Program. Based on Thursday Island, the RMFSLO works closely with Ranger Supervisors and the Ranger Operations Manager to support rangers in the field to deliver on the TSRA Development Plan Environmental Program Outcomes with a particular emphasis on community ‘Working on Country Plans’. With this direction and assistance, the RMFSLO facilitates operational and logistical support and mentoring to Torres Strait Land and Sea Rangers with the integration of the Land and Sea Ranger Fleet of (currently) seven vessels and other assets including but not limited to 4WD, one and two seat quad bikes, trailers, heavy duty chipper/ mulchers, chainsaws and other operational equipment. TSRA accommodation is not available for these positions. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Torres Strait housing market prior to applying for this position. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the ‘Racial Discrimination Act 1975’. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE***
Closing date for applications is cob 14 November 2013. For further information relating to this position please contact Shaun Skerritt on Tel: 07 4069 0700
• Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, ability to obtain and hold a Blue Card, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications. TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
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SAMUEL SAGIGI - MARITA DORANTE WEDDING MARITA Dorante, daughter of Clarry and Margaret Dorante, married Samuel Benjamin Sagigi, son of Sam and the late Katheleen Sagigi, in a traditional wedding celebration. The day began with the bride being collected from her home and being escorted to the Sagigi home where she was dressed. The Bridal party then travelled to Hammond Island where the wedding took place in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, which was built 60 years ago by the bride’s Grandfather and other locals under the direction of Father Doyle. Father Hilary Flynn officiated at the wedding. The bride walked down the isle to a song sung by her brother, Stewart Dorante, with
guitar and back up by M. J. Peters. Scripture readings were read by Benji’s sister Nancy Sagigi and Marita’s sister Carla Johnson, with prayers being read by young nieces and nephews of the couple. The reception was held at TRAWQ Hall on Thursday Island and was attended by over 400 guests. The bridesmaids looked a picture in coral-coloured dresses with aqua sashes. The bride was attended by her sister, Veronica Parter, from Mackay, cousin Sue Che Dorante, from Brisbane, niece Amy Sagigi from Thursday Island, with her daughters, Shauna and Josie Sagigi - who were flower girls. Benji was attended by Nasonah Kris, from Weipa, Trevor Cook, from Brisbane, and his son Geno. The photographer, Tari Sagigi, who travelled from Weipa for the occasion, did an amazing job of capturing poignant moments and special photographic memories of this special day. TOP RIGHT: Bride and groom Marita and Benji Sagigi. ABOVE: Gebie Sagigi, Marita Sagigi, Shauna Sagigi, Lyndia Mene, Josie Sagigi. In the background Uncle John Dorante and Bride’s father Clarence Dorante. RIGHT: Back (left to right): Amy Sagigi, Nassonah Kris, Sueche Dorante, Veronica Parter, Nathan Sagigi and Trevor Cook.
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Mini-Field of Women Event You are invited to be a part of a MiniField of Women Event to pay tribute to all those affected by Breast Cancer in our Community. Cake decorating competition Bra decorating competition Judging at 11am. • Donate and receive a pink lady • Face painting • Cake stall • Turban tying demonstration • Survivor’s corner • Pink merchandise for sale • Display of information from Breast Cancer Network
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Zenadth Kes basketball carnival in photos LEFT: Action from the game between Thunder (orange) vs Razorbacks. RIGHT: B men’s champs Bulls (red) and runners-up Wolves (black). Bulls: T.Arndt, J’Yorkston, S.Yamashita, K.Laifoo, B.Yorkston, Z.Bani, M.Assan, C.Bagrir. Wolves: S.Sagigi, L.Cloudy, J.Sabatino, K.Sagigi, H.Pearson, M.Nakata, D.Fujii, P.Levi, B.Mosby. BELOW: A Men’s runners-up: Razorbacks: A. Muhamad, K. Ware, J. Pilot, D. Ahwang, T. Loban, K. Abednego, F. Loban.
THE Zenadth Kes Carnival was held from Sunday September 29 to Saturday, October 5, at the Torres Shire Sports Complex.
The results appeared in last week’s Torres News. These are some more photos from the carnival.
A Ladies’ runners-up: Sparks: F. Gutchen, C. Ahwang, F. Ahwang, D. Yorkston, R. Morsley, L. Yorkston, M. Pilot, J. Sagigi, F. Sagigi, E. Filewood.
Tallisha leads Highlanders to victory
The Highlanders (Tallisha is first on right). By ALF WILSON
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BADU Island’s Tallisha Harden won Player of the Final in the women’s section of the Arthur Beetson Murri Knockout playing for winning team Highlanders. Tallisha is the daughter of Cairns based Don Bowie who is a member of a big Badu family. Bowie told the Torres News about his daughter’s efforts whilst on Palm Island this month. From her base in southern Queensland, Tallisha told the Torres News she started playing rugby union 15’s at the beginning of 2012 for Sunnybank. “From there I got into rugby 7’s and trialled out for the 2012 Queensland team, I made the development second side and from there was identified to come
to an Australian 7’s camp with a few other development girls. “I was playing volleyball for the Australian open women’s side and the Queensland senior women’s team. “I’ve been with the Australian 7’s squad for about a year now, and made my Australian rugby 7’s debut in the last round of the IRB women’s World Series in Amsterdam in May. “I started playing league in June this year and took an instant like to it,” she said. Tallisha said her biggest mentor in Indigenous rugby league has been Niccy Muller who is the founder and main contributor to the Highlander Women’s rugby teams. “She was also my coach at the Inala Panthers. I played four
games for Inala and scored six tries in these four games. “Muller then asked me to represent the Highlanders at the Murri Carnival the other week and we won and I got player of the final,” she said. Tallisha said the weekend after the Murri Knockout she got called in to the Australian 7’s team to compete in the Oceania Championships up in Noosa because one of the girls had been ruled out with injury. “We won, defeating Fiji 22-10 in the final and going through the tournament winning all of our six games. I’ve also represented my country in volleyball this year on four separate occasions.” Highlanders 10 downed Inala Panthers 8 in the Murri Knockout final.
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By AARON SMITH NPA youth Toa Christian is carving out a path as a star athlete, having been selected to participate in a track and field tour of the USA in December. Organised by Oz Speed Athletics, this event is being held in partnership with Sports Scholarships USA. The tour was designed to give athletes an opportunity to be coached by experienced coaches in the USA, and be part of a program that recognises the need to change in the way athletes are currently developed here in Australia. Originally from Bamaga, Toa is currently studying at boarding school at Ipswich Grammar, where he is on a gruelling training schedule. Toa, who is excited by the upcoming trip, said: “I am training Monday to Friday from 3-6:30pm, then I have to do my homework. But I feel that I am pretty solid for this event, most important to me is doing my family proud and to do good for my home town.” Soraya Christian, Toa’s mother, said: “We are all very excited for Toa, this is pretty much a once in a lifetime opportunity. He loves the sport and he wants to see where it will take him. “He’s got a lot of support from his family and friends from Bamaga and they are fundraising to help him get over there. “There is a really big buzz around the NPA and everyone is really behind him. There are pictures of him up at the shops and the You Tube video of his recent photo finish has just gone wild.” Athletes who go on the tour will have the benefit of training and learning under experienced coaches within the United States. Then by using what they have learned, they will compete at the end of the week at a sanctioned USA meet in Calabasas. It will provide them an opportunity to be observed and liaise with college coaches that could potentially secure them scholarships with USA college. They will also have the chance to qualify for the Mt Sac Relays, San Antonio, which occurs from April every year where athletes around the world in high school, clubs and at professional level compete. Toa’s coach, Diane Sheppard, who is one of the event’s organisers, said: “This is the first time they have done this. “This offers a great opportunity for the boys to gain insight into the sport at a professional level. We have 11 boys going over and it is a real multi-cultural situation,. As well as Toa there is a Kenyan, a Kiwi and a Samoan. “It’s up to them to make something of it, it is very hard to be self-disciplined. It will be pretty full on, I cover the psychological side too, as well as the recovery and all that they need to compete at a peak level. This will really give them a taste; it is up to them to take this as far as they want to take it.” Toa said: “I want to become a diesel mechanic, but if I get an opportunity and get picked up overseas, I will go for it.”
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Torres Strait players dominate Bindal carnival By ALF WILSON MORE than 100 players of Torres Strait Island descent competed at the popular Bindal All Blacks rugby league carnival in
Townsville on October 12-13. Held at Brothers League’s Club grounds on four fields a total of 22 men’s, eight Under 19’s and three Masters’ sides
competed. The Torres News was there on both days to capture the action. Mosby Eagles and Northern Breakers were sides consisting of Torres
Strait players. Northern Breakers was coached by Phillip Lui, the father of Cowboys halfback Robert Lui. Eagles had the services of quality Billo Mosby, of Yorke descent, and his brother, Patrick. Murri Bama had classy Badu Islander Maipele Morseu as well as Eddie Daniel and Elia Ware from Cairns. Wongai Warriors had several players of Badu descent including Roy Baira and his brother, Jimmy Baira, who lives at Weipa. Wongai Warriors and Mosby Eagles both reached the quarter finals of the men’s winners section before being eliminated. Mosby Eagles lost to Ajas Boys which consisted of players from the Geia family on Palm Island who have Moa descent. Northern Breakers qualified for the quarter finals of the silver section. WINNERS Star-studded Cannonballs won the grand final of the winner’s division defeating quality Mackay
team GH United 28-16. Josiah Geia, of Moa descent, scored a try for Cannonballs. Murri Bama beat Innisfail Waru 22-16 in the silver men’s final. Stars for Murri Bama who were was coached by Norman Bounghi were halfback Brian Murgha, utility Maipele Morseu from Badu Island, Elia Ware and Noel Underwood. In the plate final for the Kevin Aldridge Shield, Mareeba’s Kooracha Warriors easily beat Girringun Pirates from Cardwell. Garbutt Magpies won the Master’s final and Bowen the Under 19 decider for the third year in row. An estimated 10,000 people attended the twoday carnival and organiser Jenny Pryor paid tribute to all competitors. “You showed exceptional skills which our people are renowned for and this carnival is about families getting together and our culture.”
ABOVE: Former NQ Cowboys back Obe Geia jnr of Moa descent runs the ball for Aja’s Boys in their round one 28-16 win over Girrigun Pirates. BELOW: Louisa Hood and grandson Tristan Hood, 5, were keen spectators.
LEFT: Ball girl Joemeikah Savage of St Paul’s and Masig descent on the sideline. RIGHT: Badu Islander Maipele Morseu fires out a pass from a scrum for Murri Bama in the silver plate final which they won 22-16 over Innisfail Waru.
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