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17 - 23 March 2014 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1107 • $2.00 inc. GST

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FNQ 51 Regiment performed the Bow and Arrow Dance to an audience of members of the community of Thursday Island earlier this month, as a way of keeping the old ways with the new. More on page 12. >>

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Ill informed and Big brother bullying tactics.

Mayors slam latest Gov’t housing plans

By AARON SMITH LOCAL leaders have described as “ill-informed”, “big brother bullying tactics” and “delivery on the ground and no more talk” to the Federal Government’s latest proposals on Indigenous housing.

Senator Nigel Scullion, Federal Minister of Indigenous Affairs, said Indigenous social housing is overdue for a ‘radical rethink’ in damning comments last week.

However, his plans have drawn swift and scathing responses.

TSRIC Mayor Fred Gela describes Mr Scullion’s remarks as: “Ill informed” and “Big Brother bully tactics”.

Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen said: “The people of Torres Strait require action now, delivery on the ground and no more talk.

We need to look beyond rental and leases and capture the real essences, ‘true reality of home ownership.”

Saying Commonwealth funded public housing has been badly managed, marked by delays, cost blowouts and bureaucracy, Mr Scullion blames the previous Federal Government for not delivering value for money in the $2.5 billion plus spent in 2008.

He said they failed to deliver “on the promise of being a ‘long-term fix to the emergency’ in remote Indigenous housing.”

Time will tell if the current

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People of the Torres Strait require action now, delivery on the ground.

administration will do any better.

“New houses can cost more than $600,000 and have an average lifespan of only 10 to 12 years.

There have been poor standards of construction, unsatisfactory rental payment arrangements and substandard tenancy management,” Mr Scullion said.

Mr Scullion also blames State and Northern Territory governments of poor management.

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Flegg walks free: Malu Sara tragedy families devastated.

‘Racism definitely involved’ Report, Page 2 >>

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Family ‘devastated’ by Flegg finding: Rank restored

By MARK BOUSEN and AARON SMITH THE FAMILY of one of the victims of the Malu Sara tragedy more than eight years ago says the latest judicial decision in favour of Sergeant Warren Flegg has left the families devastated.

George Nona (right) also added: “We don’t feel like we are not living in Australia anymore, and that racism is definitely involved here.”

Mr Nona was commenting on this month’s court decision to dismiss any action Sergeant Warren Flegg.

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers told the Torres News: “Sgt Flegg will be reinstated to the rank of sergeant and this will be back dated.”

(The bureaucrat at the heart of the case (the then DIAC regional manager) Gary Chaston resigned with full entitlements before any internal action could be taken by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.)

Mr Nona said: “The fact that Flegg has been reinstated and that Gary has retired to a life of luxury, while the families of the victims have been left with this mess is just wrong.

“In our culture once upon a time, when there was a war between islands and and a neigbouring island

attacked another and took the bones of an enemy back, it was seen as the greatest insult.

“That is how the families feel about two conference rooms in DFAT’s Canberra office being named after Wilfred and Ted Harry.

“The families want these names removed as they see it as huge insult.

“They tried to blame Wilfred, which is so wrong, saying he was too tired, that is shocking.

“He was a very good seaman, I went fishing with him many times.

“So much evidence was not used in this case, it is so wrong.

“It makes us feel so small, the system has let us down.”

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.

Coroner Michael Barnes said their deaths were a “totally avoid-

It makes us feel so small, the system has let us down: GEORGE NONA

able” 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

the Torres Strait.”

Sgt Flegg was in charge of the search and rescue operation and was severely criticised by the Coroner Mr Michael Barnes for his efforts.

The performance of his duties during the fruitless search was the subject of numerous court hearings wherein the Crime and Misconduct Commission sought to have Sgt Flegg’s two-year demotion increased, considering it insufficient in the circumstances.

The latest decision virtually means the end of any action in the case.

All parties involved now walk free.

Malu Sara the final chapter.

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victims of shocking and incompetent mistakes made by police, boat builders and the Department of Immigration.

Mr Leavers said: “While this was a tragic incident, the Police Union has fought from the start to defend Sgt Flegg and his actions and we are pleased vindication has finally been achieved these long years later.

“There were no winners out of the tragic circumstances that occurred and what this incident demonstrated is the Queensland Police Service in effect sets its own officers up to fail by not providing them with the appropriate staffing, tools and equipment to adequately perform search and rescue functions particularly in

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Mayors slam latest Government housing plans << From Page 1 “Rental agreements should be in place and enforced; rents should be collected; any damage caused by occupants should be paid for by occupants; and, municipal services should be delivered to acceptable standards by the jurisdictions. This is how social housing operates in non-remote areas. Why should it be any different in remote Indigenous communities?,” Mr Scullion said.

“Why have we come to expect lower standards from housing authorities and residents in remote areas?”

He has threatened to bring in sweeping reforms, with or without consent of State and Territory Governments. “...if a state or territory is not up to the task, the Commonwealth might have to step in and take over delivery of social housing or contract providers with significant Indigenous and community involvement to do the job,” Mr Scullion said.

Mayor Gela said: “It’s an uncalled for statement made by a Minister and a Senator, especially one who is representing Indigenous communi-

ties. There are a lot of good things happening in Indigenous communities, especially in this region, in particular with housing.”

Cr Gela points to excessive costs of state-run organisations eating up federal budgets, “while I do not have an axe to grind with Q Build, clearly their project management administration overheads are horrendous.”

Mayor Stephen said: “The National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous H o u s i n g ( N PA R I H ) initiated by the former government has an enormous ability and strength to make the Australian dream a reality for the remote Indigenous peoples of this great nation.

“A unique opportunity currently lies with the Shire whereby Council is only one step away from providing Indigenous home ownership on a grand scale, that is a injection of NPARIH. “There is now opportunity to work in partnership with the commonwealth government to facilitate a different model with better outcomes, resulting in Indigenous home ownership,” Cr Stephen said.

“Mayor Gela is worried this may be a Big

Brother approach that will not amount to much.

“Basically he’s saying its only going to happen their way or no way. We already have the answers and solutions to many of these problems, but they are not prepared to consider them.”

“Rather than being trigger happy and shooting blindly, come down to earth and be level headed for a change and sit with us and find out what the issues are and listen to our solutions.”

Mayor Stephen said: “I believe its now timely for Minister Scullion to have high-end negotiation directly with Indigenous leaders who hold the mandate for their communities about the delivery of meaningful and rewarding outcomes at a local level.

“A one-size fits all approach will not succeed and is destined for failure. “As leaders of the Torres Strait we are serious about the wellbeing, social impacts and welfare of our constituents.

“Council strongly believes that policy direction and the governance structure of both commonwealth and state government is now timely to be the cards on the table for open discussion “

Mr Scullion said the new approach needs to provide communities the option to have private rental and home ownership, fast-tracking social housing only in places that have appropriate land tenure arrangements in place for home ownership.

“Why are we building houses in places where land tenure arrangements prevent people from ever buying the house?”

Mayor Gela thinks this is ill informed., as many of his constituents live in DOGIT (Deed in Grant Trust) communities, where Indigenous council effectively manage State reserve land.

“DOGITs were imposed upon Indigenous communities by state government, it’s not something that we asked for. If the Commonwealth is going to hang its hat on a set of stringent criteria such as that, the gap they talk about closing is only going to get wider.”

“On one hand the Federal Government passes legislation acknowledging native title , while on the other hand imposed leasing requirements on housing we need, It is absolutely bloody ridiculous.”

Mr Scullion said remote housing is central

to the government’s priorities of, “getting kids to school, encouraging adults into work and providing for safe communities where the rule of law applies.”

Mayor Gela said if the Federal government was serious about trying to create employment for indigenous communities, they should put “their money where there mouth is.”

“On many occasions, many Indigenous leaders, including myself, have approached the Commonwealth to invest in sustainable, viable industries in our communities that employ indigenous people, and that have been approved by commonwealth bodies such as the TSRA. “ Ye t t h e y r a t h e r smoke screen the unemployment situation by investing in Community Development Employment Projects.

“I have met with Mr Scullion and proposed that our building team, which meets all the Queensland licensing criteria and consists of 98 per cent Indigenous workers, become the principle contractor for housing projects in the region,” Mr Gela said.

“But the commonwealth imposed yet

another condition on us, • Attractive mobilthat we also have to be ac- ity packages for remote credited under the WHS residents, including port(Work Place Health and ability of special housing Safety), and without this and home ownership we will only be allowed eligibility for those who to construct $3 million want to move to areas worth of homes, when we with stronger labour marcould comfortably handle kets; around $16 million in • Ensuring rents are projects. set at mainstream social “This constricts the housing rates and regeneration of real jobs quirements of tenants are and stops communities specified, understood and growing.” complied with; Mr Scullion describes • A requirement for the current NPARIH as states and territories to ‘unwieldy and does not apply their usual sale of reflect the very different social housing policy, environments that need to as occurs in urban and be dealt with across the regional areas, based on country’. realistic market values; Mr Scullion said he and plans to negotiate with • Priority for the alstate governments and location of social housing Indigenous community to families in employleaders where he wants ment or where children to set some conditions are regularly attending such as: school.will be here so come get yourse Our suppliers

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THE latest decision comes as the virtual final chapter in failures for the families of the victims to find justice.

This follows the High Court’s decision in October last year which meant the families had lost their final, legal option in their search for justice from the tragedy.

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.

Lawyer John Bottoms (Bottoms English Lawyers) said at the time: “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”.

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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 entirely understand why the High Court made the decision they did, they were looking at the general principle of judicial review and criminal administration, that is no consolation to the family who will now never have an opportunity for the DPP to have a look at the Coroner’s quite devastating report of 86 pages.

“All the family wanted was for the matter to be referred to the Queensland Director of Public Prosecutions to see if there had been a criminal offence committed.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, MARCH 7 Opportunity knocks on International Women’s Day I N T E R N AT I O N A L Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8 every year, although on Thursday Island it was commemorated on Friday, March 7.

This year ’s theme was ‘Opportunity is Knocking.’ Mura Kosker Sorority hosted two events at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, a ‘High Tea’ from 10am to 1pm and an International Women’s From left: Mavis Bani, Vida King, Nola Ward, Diana Russell, Deanne Wheeler, Debbie Glyde, Dalassa Day Awards Night.

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President of Mura KoPKA Respite, which acknowledged the groups Tania Hirakawa, which acknowledged her long sker Sorority opened the awards night and the Welcome to Country was attempt and success in improving their skills by commitment and contribution to the community. carried out by traditional owner, Nazareth Adidi. completing Certificate III in Disability Services Being a previous small business owner in the Keynote speakers included artist, performer, and in Aged Care. They showed other women region, Tania’s expertise has been an invaluable cultural consultant and public speaker, Gail Mabo, that it is possible to work, study and raise a wealth of knowledge in her current role with the TSRA’s Economic Development Team. the middle daughter of Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo and family at the same time.

The winner of the Cultural Award was Leitha The winner of the Social Award was Sammy Thursday Islander Vonda Moar-Malone, Senior Assan, which acknowledged her encouraging Bloxsom, which acknowledged her dedication Manager Health Collaboration of Torres Strait her work colleagues at the TSRA to attend culand contribution to the health and well being of and the NPA for Medicare Local. tural workshops, explaining cultural protocols. her community.

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Ladies join together for World Day of Prayer

The congregation at Tamwoy Hall, Thursday Island.

THE world-wide movement of Christian women, World Day of Prayer, was held on Thursday Island, on Friday, March 7.

The theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer was ‘Streams in the Desert’, where Christians around the world all shared a common day of prayer for Egypt.

Every year the worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme.

On the first Friday of March, then, in services all over the world that country becomes the focus of prayer and understanding. Through preparation and participation in the worship service, women worldwide learn how their sisters of other countries, languages and cultures understand the biblical passages in their context.

They learn of the concerns and needs of those women and to empa-

thise and feel in solidarity with them.

The World Day of Prayer is a movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions. It is a movement symbolized by an annual day of celebration - the first Friday of March - to which all people are welcome.

It is a movement which brings together women of various races, cultures and traditions in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.i Rosângela Oliveira, the Executive Director of the World Day of Prayer, said in her statement about this year’s theme: “Within the region and worldwide, WDP women are touched by the urgency for prayers and a search for understanding of the context of the violence that escalated in Egypt and in the region.

“As women of faith, we find

strength in our spirituality for peace and in the relationship we develop as we worship together across the globe.

“Our ability to grow in friendship and respect with the people we get to know through the worship offered to us is one of the gifts of the WDP. “The streams in the desert, which we see in the artwork that the WDP Egypt Committee offers us, inspires us to think metaphorically within the theme, while the Bible story chosen invites us to think theologically.

“The Samaritan woman by the well has a theological conversation with Jesus that ends with action like our motto - informed prayer and prayerful action.

“They were able to cross their religious and cultural differences and build a common ground that then empowered her to bring change to her community. “

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The (AIR) had assembled a strong bid after being shortlisted in April last year, and Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney had publicly praised AIR’s bid, and lauded the capabilities of

the short-listed tenderers.

The AIR bid broke new ground by proposing that Traditional Owners participate as equity holders in the mine, as part of a broader indigenous benefits package.

“We are deeply disappointed,” said Chair of the Cape York Land Council Richie Ah Mat (right).

“The Aurukun community has waited 39 years for a strong state government to give approval to develop this mine to enable the people of Aurukun to get ahead.

“The Traditional Owners were very enthusiastic about the

possibility of AIR’s indigenousled proposal, and the likelihood of rapid mine development and job creation.”

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Horn Island Quarry graduation celebration

Marking their graduation: Edgar Daniels, Glenn Manuel, Frank Cook, Edwin Aniba, Alua Baira, Donald Kirk, Ibraham Binawell, Gavin Kris, Tuta Kris, Philemon Nona, Michael Namok and Robert Binawell.

HORN Island Quarry Education Program celebrated the graduation of 12 students last month at a dinner at the Jardine Motel Resort, Thursday Island.

This program which utilised the Horn Island Quarry was undertaken by Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) and was the result of discussions with Torres Shire Council back in 2012.

It was a major decision by IQA to concentrate their nationwide commitment to one remote quarry.

It was a great benefit to the Shire Horn Island Quarry to receive this high level of training for Council Staff.

Wayne Wallace was initially appointed by IQA to assess the training needs of the quarry in terms of operational and administrative procedures Wayne did a major review and update of the Quarry’s Administrative processes to ensure compliance with the appropriate regulations.

The initial training programme was to provide support to the management and 6 operational staff. This was subsequently reviewed to increase the number of operational staff trainees to 12.

During 2013, the training of the 12

trainees for the Certificate 3 - Extractive Industries, was undertaken by the ATA Group by their Senior Mining Trainer, Joe Torrens.

The training involved the full range of the operational and safety aspects of the operation of a quarry.

All the trainees completed the courses and they were presented with their Graduation Certificates at a Function at the Jardine on February 26.

The Quarrying Industry were represented at the ceremony by the General Manager of IQA, Paul Sutton, and the National President of IQA,

John Stanton.

Paul Sutton has come from Brisbane, and John Stanton has come from Devonport, Tasmania to be present at this function.

The Graduates of this program were; Edgar Daniels, Glenn Manuel, Frank Cook, Edwin Aniba, Alua Baira, Donald Kirk, Ibraham Binawell, Gavin Kris, Tuta Kris, Philemon Nona, Michael Namok and Robert Binawell.

Mayor Pedro Stephen congratulated the entire graduates on their achievements and acknowledged the enormous

support and assistance received from the principle partner of the program, IQA. This special occasion celebrating the achievements of 12 dedicated persons to complete a two-year long journey highlights their commitment to the Council as the employer and more importantly, the community.

Torres Shire Council acknowledges the enormous support from the IQA, the Department of Mines and the ATA Training Group towards the program and recognises the dedication of the participants.

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He said he just happened to be in the “right place at the right time”.

“It’s the sort of photo everyone else gets,” Max said.

“My wife saw the croc burst out of the water and on to the sand with the turtle in its mouth and we just couldn’t believe what we were witnessing.”

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Schools rewarded for helping protect Great Barrier Reef

ABOVE LEFT: Student Zjahndalee Nona at Badu campus plays hide and seek in the corn grown within their garden.

ABOVE RIGHT: Student Kanumi Nona at Badu campus shows off some of the food grown in the garden.

INSET: School leaders of Darnley campus, Akausher Savage and Steven Sailor, accept the Ripples of Change grant to go towards helping them to expand their garden project.

BELOW: Andrew Denzin, Project Manager GBRMPA, presents (from left) School Head of Campus Darnley, Janet Purje, and student leaders Steven Sailor and Akausher Savage with a Ripples of Change award to help support implementing new sustainability projects in 2014.

TWO campuses of Tagai State College received a boost in recognition of students making positive environmental changes in their school and for the Great Barrier Reef last week.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) presented Mura Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag (Badu campus) with an Annual Award of $1000 recognising their actions as Reef Guardian champions.

Erub Eruer Uteb (Darnley campus) also received a $500 Ripples of Change funding grant to improve their edible gardens by adding more worms to the worm farm and buying more seeds and chickens.

G B R M PA R e e f Guardian schools acting program manager Carolyn Luder said it was great to support schools that are taking care of the environment.

“Reef Guardian School students are future custodians of the Great Barrier Reef and it is important to encourage them to care for their local environment and promote real change in their communities,” she said.

Dave Barrett, teacher on Badu, said winning the Action and Adventures annual Award for their school horticulture project was very exciting for the students and staff at Badu.

“The children see the award as recognition for their dedication to their project and it reinforced for the staff the value of such learning experiences,” he said.

“This award reaffirms our commitment to learning, sustainability and the environment.”

Badu student leaders Walter Nona and Elder Mareko were excited to deliver the acceptance

speech for the Award where they talked about the challenges of growing a garden.

“The garden has taught us many things such as teamwork, leadership and planning, but mostly it has shown us that by growing some of our own fruit and vegetables, less cargo has to come by sea to Badu,” they said.

“In time we hope our idea spreads out even further into the community and other islands within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park area.”

More than 300 schools and over 123,000 students take part in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Reef Guardian Schools program across Queensland.

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

Finally . . .

I AM pleased to see the Seawall funding has finally been approved; it has been a very long and harrowing time for the six communities of Iama, Poruma, Warraber, Masig, Boigu and Saibai to stand their ground and endure the onslaughts of the past 20-plus years.

It is finally here.

As a Iamalaig I am passionate about my island, and have been successful in securing funds for landfill and actively involved in

structural works on my island which are evident to this very day.

I would like to take this opportunity to commend the tenants who have been directly affected by the impact of the high sea level and storm surge phenomena.

Their resilience, fortitude to stand against the odds throughout these years, and participate in a positive way despite their own personal losses is to be

applauded.

I would also commend the SES and willing volunteers, including our loved ones who have passed on, who showed commitment and courage in standing up to the task of preparing and protecting their homeland against the destructive elements of nature.

Your efforts have been invaluable and vital to the safety and wellbeing of Iama community.

Big Eso for Upla, stay safe.

Simeon Makie (above), Iamalaig. simeon.makie@yahoo.com

SHAME on those who stole from the community

Noel Terry Repu dancing at Sports Summit Dinner, Gab Titui, Thursday Island.

Third Tuesday of the month. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am.

Every Thursday: TI Bowls Club Social Games from 6pm.

MARCH Mon 17 - Wed 19. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting

Badu Island.

Thu 20. National Close the Gap Day. Thu 20 - Fri 21. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Mabuiag Island.

Fri 21. Harmony Day. Sat 22. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.

Sat 22. Harmony garden 7th Birthday and Mini Market 12noon to 4pm Horn Island Tagai Campus site.

Mon 24 - Tue 25. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting St Paul.

Wed 26 - Thu 27. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Kubin.

Sat 29. Torres Shire Garden Fair, Anzac Park, Thursday Island.

APRIL Sat 5. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.

ON Monday, March 10, there was a break in and stealing from the tuckshop at the Thursday Island Tagai Primary School Campus.

Absolute SHAME on those criminals responsible as you are stealing from the families of our community.

The P & C and the Primary School are trying hard in 2014 to provide a tuckshop service which is providing healthy, interesting and affordable food for our children.

It is a challenge to do this with many hurdles, that schools in mainland communities don’t encounter, such as

high costs in freight and availability of supplies.

This year has seen a steady improvement in the Tuckshop situation trying to make it a viable service for our students and families, BUT, when thieves steal from their own community, you push back and hinder the progress that comes from good people doing good work for our community.

Do you think it fair that people should work and volunteer just to have their efforts wiped away by your selfish, irresponsible, criminal actions?

I write this letter to make the wider

Bikies and the by-election. Will Newman last?

SOMETIMES I wonder why I keep a diary. It’s so old fashioned when everything is done by SMS, Tweet or email.

I kid myself that some day in the future I will be sitting on the verandah, gin and tonic beside me, and reading about the times I have lived through. Hah! That might work if we had great men in stirring times, but instead I work in mean and small-minded times. The people telling me what to do only look great in their bedroom mirrors. I see their little minds working day by day, plotting and

scheming to grab their share of the political pie at any cost to the community.

That is why a really write my diary. Therapy. After a day in the salt mines, I need some sanity.

Things are particularly bad at the moment, because the Oberführer (Campbell Newman) is having a bad time himself.

I think he is feeling lonely at the top.

The crowds of admirers seem thinner now, and his underlings in Parliament are starting to discover principles and opinions they kept hidden when the Great

CHURCH SERVICES Anglican, All Souls and Saint Bartholomew Church meets weekly at 10am at 124 Douglas St Thursday Island Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Service 7pm Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am

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community aware of what you thieves have done and just maybe some community people will notice that extra food supplies have appeared somewhere and the SHAME be cast on the thieves.

Also, it looks like the thieves came back to try again the next night.

On the other side, let us hope that the good people stay positive and keep the tuckshop journey going forward in the future.

Beverley Hutton, Tuckshop convenor, Tagai Primary Campus, Thursday Island.

Publisher’s Details Publishers of the Torres News

The

Man was riding high.

We j u m p t o attention when he bustles into the office every morning but the click of his heels as he strides away down the corridor no longer ring An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. with confidence.

He really does around town on massive Harleys. not understand why people do They might be nasty, but are not completely support his war they master-minds? I doubt if against the criminal master- they can even spell, and writing minds in the bikie world. Perhaps their own name might a chalit’s because our mental picture of lenge for some. a criminal master-mind Still, the Oberführer keeps on includes well tailored abusing them and their lawyers. suits, understated but Perhaps he feels we all need expensive cars with some-one to hate and, if we are darkened windows and, busy hating bikies, perhaps we above all, a discreet life will not look too closely at the in the shadows. Instead other things he is up to. we are running around I don’t think it is working. If arresting people who his support at the last by-election have beards and big was anything to go by, he may tummies, who tattoo not last long . . . blood-curdling slogans Bruce O’Krat, on their faces and roar Advisor to the Minister

o Cyclone

Acknowledgements

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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.

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Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award Ailan Legends

Entries Closing - 5pm, Friday 28 March 2014

Awadhe, Laurie Nona 2013.

Local Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal artists are invited to submit artworks in the 2014 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, relating to the theme Ailan Legends.

First Prize $7,000 Runner Up $3,000 Best Cultural Artefact $1,000 Best Work on Paper $1,000 Best Secondary School Work

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice $1,500 Best Craft Work $1,000 Best Work on Canvas $1,000 $500

Conditions apply. Contact Gab Titui for more information or an application form or visit www.gabtitui.com.au Cnr Blackall Street & Victoria Parade, Thursday Island PO Box 261, Thursday Island QLD 4875 07 4069 0888

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COMMUNITY 1928 photo of Quetta Memorial Precinct. Note corner of Parish Hall verandah on the right (photo courtesy of the National Library of Australia).

1928

March, 2014

1972

Anglican Parish Hall coming back to life

By GRANT SMITH

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Repre Representatives of tthe College Torres Strait will visit To communities com mmunities to t conduct interviews enrolment nrolment interview nterviews for 2015 for Years Yeaa 7 to 12.

Monday 24th March

Yorke Island

Tuesday 25th March

Darnley Island

Wednesday 26th March

Warraber Island

Thursday 27th March

Coconut Island

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Saturday 29th March

Thursday Island Hammond Island Badu Island

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Friday 28th March

To book an interview or for further information: Phone 4096 1444 or 4096 1485

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THE restoration of the historic Anglican Parish Hall is well underway.

For visitors to Douglas Street, it is impossible to miss the excellent progress made by the builders over the last few months, despite the inclement wet season weather.

The asbestos roof has been replaced and the distinctive veranda and spire are being restored to their former splendour.

The 110 year old Parish Hall is a State Heritage listed building and was previously at the heart of family and community life on Thursday Island. It has finally begun to receive some much needed love and attention and the results are impressive.

The Parish Hall Restoration Committee (PHRC) was formed in late 2012 with the vision to return the Hall to its integral place in Thursday Island community life.

The PHRC set an ambitious Stage 1 fundraising target of $100,000 to enable the first round of essential structural works to be carried out.

This target was reached and surpassed at the end of 2013 though the generous support of the Torres Strait community, local businesses and church members.

The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland matched the local committee fundraising ‘dollar for dollar’ to achieve the target. $120,000 was set aside for Stage 1 restorative works to be undertaken.

Three major milestones The PHRC is extremely excited to report that three major milestones have now been achieved.

• Approval was granted from the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection for works to be undertaken for a full restoration of the hall.

• Secondly, all asbestos has now been removed from the building site.

• Thirdly, structural work has now been completed on the front veranda, roof insulation has been laid over all new hardwood timber rafters, and a new iron roof has been installed with all new flashing and guttering.

Although these major milestones have been reached, there is still much to be done. Further work will continue on the veranda and front steps of the hall.

CEA My Pathway trainees will be undertaking various building tasks on the hall to both help restore the building and receive new building skills in the process.

As a member of the PHRC recently commented “the old girl is coming back to life.”

The PHRC meet at 8am every Thursday morning at the Grand Hotel and anyone is welcome to come along, join the committee and become part of this community driven project.

Planning is already underway for fundraising and volunteering for Stage 2.

IBIS 2014 MANAGERS’ CONFERENCE and TRADE SHOW

Conference recognises trade partners and outstanding staff ABOVE LEFT: Managers’ Workshop.

ABOVE RIGHT: The award winners:Paulene Rowbotham, Chaya Bartlett, Margaret Larry, Niki Wojtula, Bruce Ranga, Fanny Larry, Jo Oliver, Warren Turner and Glen Whitton.

RIGHT and FAR RIGHT: Trade Show stall.

RIGHT BELOW: Zugubul Dancers.

IBIS held its Managers’ Conference frame, the conference was a great in Cairns last month February 19-22, success and involved three days of with a gala dinner where awards were workshops, training and team building, presented to recognise trade partner as well as the trade show and awards contributions and the outstanding staff night. achievements throughout 2013.

Zugubul Dancers from Badu Island The event coincided with IBIS’s opened the night’s festivities and 2014 Trade Show which was their Reggae Bliss performed with the help biggest yet, involving over 50 booths of guest vocalist IBIS Retail Operations and supplier displays. It provided sore Manager Bruce Ranga Magician Matt Hollywood kept managers the opportunity to view new product ranges and discuss retail guests entertained throughout the evening. Dignitaries included David practices, merchandising.

This year’s conference was some- Kempton MP, Warren Entsch MP and what delayed due to bad weather IBIS Board Members Jan Pool, Colin altering the travel plans of our store Kane and Torres Shire Mayor Pedro managers. Despite our reduced time- Stephen.

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AWARD WINNERS • Store of the Year: Niki Wojtula, IBIS Bamaga.

• Manager of the Year: Margaret Larry, IBIS Mabuiag.

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• Valued Employee Award: Jo Oliver, IBIS Risk Officer.

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• Most Valuable Team Players: Chaya Bartlett, Fanny Larry and Paulene Rowbotham, IBIS Purchasing Team.

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ABOVE: Magician Matt Hollywood entertains David Kempton MP, Warren Entsch MP and IBIS Board Members Jan Pool, Colin Kane and Mayor Pedro Stephen.

BELOW: Reggae Bliss performed with the help of guest vocalist IBIS Retail Operations Manager Bruce Ranga.

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across our torres strait home land

Sarpeye dancers strut their style FNQ 51 Regiment, ‘Sarpeyes’ performed a Bow and Arrow Dance on Thursday Island, Friday March 7.

St Paul’s Community celebrates launch of new CD/DVD

Children from the St Paul’s Community being recorded for ‘Lagau Kompass.’

THE St Paul’s Community has launched a CD/DVD package based on the community’s traditional and contemporary music and dance during a recent Church Day celebration.

Titled Lagau Kompass: Music and Dance from St Paul’s Community, Moa Island Torres Strait, the recording features local talents Reggae Bliss, Norah Bagiri and the Arpaka Dance Company and is the tenth CD/DVD package to be produced with the support of the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Music and Dance Audit. The Page 12 Torres News

initiative has produced recordings of music and dance from thirteen communities throughout the region since 2007, including Iama, Mabuiag, Warraber, Badu, Erub, Boigu, Poruma, Saibai, St Paul’s and the Inner Western Islands of Thursday Island, Horn, Hammond and Prince of Wales.

The production of an eleventh CD/DVD package is underway on Mer Island, which will be released later this year. TSRA Chairman, Mr Joseph Elu, said the project is an important cultural maintenance initiative,

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which has been made possible through community participation and guidance in selecting and performing the music and dance featured.

“The recordings are a celebration of our unique music, dance and culture and will become a valuable archival resource for future generations of Islanders,” Mr Elu said.

“They are also a powerful resource for supporting the wider promotion of Torres Strait Islander culture.”

The TSRA works with communities, media agencies and

cultural institutions in Australia and overseas to negotiate permission for the use of the recordings in exhibitions, media productions and projects supporting the promotion of Indigenous affairs.

“The recordings have featured in major exhibitions, such as The Torres Strait Islands: A Celebration in the Brisbane Cultural Precinct in 2011, and television series’ including the SBS documentary, Time and Tide, and the ABC drama, The Straits,” Mr Elu said.

An evaluation of the Music and Dance Audit is currently

underway and will guide all future work carried out through the project.

“Eventually we would like to see music and dance packages recorded in all twenty communities of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area,” Mr Elu said.

Lagau Kompass: Music and Dance from St Paul’s Community, Moa Island Torres Strait and other Music and Dance Audit CD/DVD packages are available to purchase from the Gab Titui Cultural Centre Gallery Shop.

For more information or to order a copy call 4069 0888.

EVENT

STUART SLATER - JAYNE MOBERLEY WEDDING ORIGINALLY meeting while playing poker online, Jayne Moberley, based on Thursday Island, became friends with Canadian Stuart Slater, from afar.

But there was no bluffing these two

gamblers of love, and, after a long distance relationship, Stuart put his card on the table and popped the question.

Saturday morning, February 15, they tied the knot at the Anglican Church. Jayne, who

LEFT: Jayne Moberley and Stuart Slater tie the knot, with the help of Bishop Mabo. CENTRE: The first dance.

was fashionably late, said: “I thought I was Island time, but when I got to the church Bishop Mabo had already started the service, I nearly missed my own wedding.”

Time and tide stops for no man, or woman.

RIGHT: Cutting the cake.

ABOVE: The wedding party.

ABOVE RIGHT: Throwing the garter, caught by Xavier Whitehead.

LEFT: Jekoda Pearson, Sofia Smith (Foreground), Oscar Whitehead, Irena Whitehead and Ghislaine Warburton.

RIGHT: Dancing the Nut Bush, Jayne Moberley, Gemma Gould, Colin Pearson and Ghislaine Warburton.

LEFT BELOW: Jayne’s Dad, Ed Moberley.

Throwing the bouquet, caught by Jane Davis (right).

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ATTENDANCE REPORT Term 1, Week 6 90% and above Attendance Badu

94%

Dauan

96%

Yam

96%

Saibai

97%

Kubin

97%

Boigu

94%

Yorke

97%

Mer

96%

Horn

93%

St Pauls

96%

Warraber

96%

The YUMI WAY Our Way The Right Way The Only Way NAVIGATING YUMI TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

Students with Different Needs

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All students come to the classroom with different needs. Effective schools work to include all students in learning through placing the learner at the centre of all decisions, planning, teaching practices and classroom procedures.

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WITH DISABILITIES The Government believes that every child, regardless of their situation, has the right to a high quality, inclusive education that meets their needs.

Building on the strengths of the learner through noticing and acknowledging positive behaviour Providing individualised support for learning and behaviour when required Cultural inclusivity Use of data in decision-making and planning Students having a voice in their learning

The More Support for Students with Disabilities (MSSWD) National Partnership is a Commonwealth Government initiative which aims to ensure Australian schools and teachers are better able to support students with disability.

Visit http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/disability/parentguide for a guide for parents with Student with a disability in the State School Sector.

Tagai State College Responsible Behaviour Matrix WE ARE PROUD WE ARE WE ARE LEARNERS RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE

SETTING • • ALL SETTINGS Classrooms, undercover • areas, oval, assembly, library, toilets, walkways, • • excursion/transport •

I am proud of who I am • I come prepared for • school I represent my school • with pride I make good choices I always report any problems I am resilient, setbacks are part of learning

I use positive language • I am respectful and tolerant of others • I respect other people’s property • •

I will take responsibility for my actions I seek assistance when required I care for the environment I follow travel safety rules

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I belong to a safe school I follow instructions I ask permission to leave any setting I keep my hands and feet to myself I will use equipment and materials safely I wear the correct uniform I always cooperate with others I always walk safely

Responsible Matrix Tagai State College is a SWPBS school (School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support School). We Behaviour explicitly teach, model and acknowledge the behaviours and routines we expect to see in all settings and by all students and staff. At Tagai State

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You can help your student/s by asking about their day and contacting the teacher or your Head of Campus if you have any concerns or questions.

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Year 4-7 Students Inspire Prep Students to Catch the Reading Bug

Reading to younger students can help them develop a love of reading and a greater motivation to read.

A Cut Above the Rest Picture: Samuel David, school Vice-Captain, works on his masterpiece under careful teacher supervision.

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tudents in the Year 4-7 class at Poruma have been working on an Art Project that includes creating a relief lino print. They have taken traditional images and simplified them into line drawings before transferring them onto lino blocks.

The designing, cutting and printing process has taken several sessions under the expert guidance of evergreen teacher aide Mr Jim Larry, along with the classroom teacher, Tim McKee, who is a qualified secondary art teacher.

Lino printing is not often experienced by students in the primary school setting, however, the students in year 4-7 have benefited from Mr McKeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic background. According to Mr McKee the quality of the prints produced by the

students is equal to that of prints produced by students in some of his high school classes.

The final prints will be hand coloured with watercolour before framing and hanging in the office foyer.

Poruma Ngurpay Lag Leaps into the Digital Age with Online Learning This year at Poruma Ngurpay Lag, the school has invested in several online learning programs, these include: Maths Online, Spelling City and Literacy Planet

Our Buddy reading programs consists of our Year 4-7 students reading with our Prep children.

The older students are paired with the Prep children 4 times per week for 15 minutes. The experience provides children with stimulating opportunities for enhancing reading and social Reading buddies can have a positive influence on young readers. Sometimes a reading buddy can help a struggling reader stay interested, and sometimes having a buddy can help make reading fun instead of seeming like a chore. Since reading skills will affect every aspect of a child's learning, anything that has a positive impact is worth exploring.

The other positive side is that when an older student is a reading buddy, the older buddy benefits as well.

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Parents will find that their children are engaging in digital media for education not just entertainment.

LiteracyPlanet is a completely safe online learning environment.

ERUB ERUER UTEB

LEARNING AND ACHIEVING AT ERUB ERUER UTEB

Our focus at this campus has been on improving our reading. Students in 2/3/4 have been working hard on their reading skills and comprehension. We gave students that went up a level reading, homework booklets.

Not only DO proud students receive their weekly awards but Teachers and Teacher Aides as well. Erub Eruer Uteb Staff receiving their award for Professional Development in Reading.

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Northern Peninsula Area State College News

Bamaga Junior Campus Student Council Induction The Student Council induction ceremony was held on March 7th 2014 in the undercover area of the Bamaga Junior Campus of the NPA College. The ceremony was well attended with many parents and family members and invited guests representing the Local Council and the wider NPA Community.

Guest speakers at the ceremony were Mr Ronald Williams giving the Welcome to Country, Mr Jeffrey Aniba, Chairman of the Education and Employment Council, Mr Edward Newman, NPARC Councillor for Bamaga and Mr Gordon Herbertson, College Principal.

The ceremony was followed by an opportunity for all guests to meet with the students’ teachers in the classrooms. To conclude, an afternoon tea was held in the Resource Centre to which the new leaders and their families and the visitors were welcomed.

Student Council Representatatives Yr2 Eric Bond-Cottis & Ky Coutts-Chandler Reserve Olive Whap Yr 3 Toni Newman & Edna Muhammad Reserve Drake Ger Yr4 Tymaniah Newman & Ezekial Sebasio Reserve Jacqueline Williams Yr5 Josephine Sebasio, Shekinah Newman & Harold Pascoe Reserve Kellia Coutts Yr 6 Kendolyn Williams, Maryann Morseu Jamani Elu & Zac Sepon Reserve Rachael Sebasio Yr 7 Joydee Williams & Edna Sepon Reserve Annabell Tabuai

Student Council representatives 2014

Sports Captains Bowie: Joydee Williams & Gideon Satrick Gelam: Shanikka Bond & Willan Aniba Baidam: Shanirah Kiwat & Bakal Newman

Sports Captains 2014

NPA College Boys Successful In League Try-Outs In early March seven students travelled to Cairns for the Peninsula rugby league trials as part of a Torres Cape York combined team. The players who travelled down were Joshua Phineasa, Alexson Gowa, Lawrence Townson, Daniel Sagigi, Corey Toby, Wennah Tugai and Wesley Lifu.

The teams in the competition were made up of boys from the NPA, Thursday Island, Weipa and Cooktown. One student was part of the ‘Open Boys’ team and six played in the ‘Under 15’ team. The carnival was held in Innisfail and there were teams from the Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, North Cairns and South Cairns.

All the boys played very well, with Wesley Lifu making the shadow squad for the Peninsula side that will play in the State Championships in Brisbane.

Date Claimers: 21 Mar. Injinoo Junior Open Day 28 Mar. Senior School Cross Country - Senior campus 28 Mar. Bamaga Prep Student excursion to the Bamaga PO 29 Mar. Bamaga Senior Campus Working Bee 31 Mar. - 4 Apr. Bookfair - Bamaga Junior Campus 31 Mar. Yr2-4 Arts Performance - Bamaga Junior Campus

Bamaga Senior Campus Working Bee Saturday 29 March 8:30 am - 12.30 pm Bring Own Tools

When asked about the highlights of the trip apart form playing football, the boys said the best thjing was the food hall at the night markets and dominos pizza.

A big thank you to Ms Sarah Phineasa and Mr Michael Solomon for accompanying the boys on the trip.

Calan Byrnes Sports Master

Torres Strait Cape York Under 15 Representative Team Mr Byrnes and Mr Solomon with the NPA Student League Representatives

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6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Big Shots” (M a,v) - Two completely different boys--a coddled white boy from the suburbs grieving the death of his father, and a tough, street-smart black boy--become friends and partners in crime during a quest to recover the suburban boy’s wristwatch after it is stolen by gang members in this coming-of-age story. 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 9:40 The NRL Footy Show 10:40 Fat Tony & Co 11:40 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

6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Rapture” (M v,a,s) 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 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 9:30 Tricked 10:30 Young, Lazy and Driving Us Crazy - Ten pampered young adults, who refuse to grow up or leave home, will be thrown into the big wide world, whether they like it or not.

11:30 Parks And Recreation 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 World News 1:00 One Born Every Minute 2:50 Luke Lguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 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 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Gormet Farmer 8:30 Exploring China 9:35 The Escape Artist: Talented junior barrister Will Burton specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners, hence his nickname - the Escape Artist.

10:40 SBS World News Late 11:05 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:35 Prophets Of Science Fiction 12:30 Liberal Rule 1:30 James May’s Toy Stories 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Janet King 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?

7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries - When a second body is found in a coffin just before it is to be buried, Blake is on the case.

He knew the victim and won’t let the matter rest until he has answers.

9:30 Line Of Duty - Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie’s disappearance.

10:30 Lateline 11:10 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 11:40 Rage 5:30 Paralympic Highlights

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Cure” (PG a,l) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Football: Brisbane Broncos Vs Sydney Roosters 9:30 Football: Wests Tigers Vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 11:30 Movie: “Cobra” (AV v,l) - A street-tough detective’s nononsense approach to law enforcement is tested when he single-handedly tackles a marauding band of psycho-bikers who strike randomly.

1:10 Movie: “Enter The Dragon” (AV v,l) - A monk enters a brutal championship tournament to which only the best are invited.

His athletic prowess lands him there, but he’s also serving as a spy for the British government.

3:05 Impractical Jokers 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Forgotten Sins” (M 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 Better Homes And Gardens 6:30 Football: North Melbourne Vs Essendon 10:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: “Witch’s Lament” - Halloween finds Gaby, Bree and Lynette attempting to exhume and move the body of Gaby’s stepfather, and Susan discovers that being art teacher Andre’s intern doesn’t involve art.

1:00 Up All Night 1:30 Special: The Coral Reefs Are Dying - Ben Cropp takes viewers below the surface where he finds Australia’s live coral reefs and a multitude of marine life.

2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Inspector Rex: Ice Time (Part 2) 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 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 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Coast: The Riddle Of The Tides 8:35 Henry Viii’s Enforcer: The Rise And Fall Of Thomas Cromwell 9:35 As It Happened 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Feed 11:30 Movie: “At A Glance” (M l,n,s,v) - In Italian. When art critic Pietro Lulli brings his significantly younger companion Gloria to an exhibition, he doesn’t realise that her admiration of the work by struggling sculptor Adrian will have such a lasting effect on her. The two immediately hit it off and Gloria soon becomes Adrian’s companion.

1:40 Movie: “Kurt Wallender: The Courier” (M n,v,l,d) 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Australian Story 12:00 The Next Big Thing 1:00 Father Brown: The Devil’s Dust 2:00 Movie: “Best Of The Badmen” (PG) 3:30 Movie: “Slaughter Trail” (PG) 5:00 Walk On The Wild Side 5:30 Devil Island: Devil Dynasty 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Hello Birdy: Travellers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Midsomer Murders - A series of murders in Midsomer St Claire seem to be inspired by macabre images on a medieval fresco recently discovered in the church crypt. But who is responsible and why?

9:50 The Mystery Of A Hansom Cab: Based on the novel by Fergus Hulme in which a man is murdered in 19th century Melbourne.

The investigation uncovers a trail of secrets and scandal spreading from opium dens and brothels to the cream of society.

11:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 12:05 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage / 5:30 Paralympic Highlights

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 12:00 The Middle 12:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 4:00 The Bottom Line 4:30 South Aussi With Cosi 5:00 Your 4x4 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves Unlocked - Join Shelley Craft and see all the funniest behind the scenes from another week of renovating. See how the kitchens are progressing and get the inside scoop from judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren.

7:40 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Orphan” (AV v,s,l) - The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche. So the pair decide to adopt a nine year-old girl, but it soon becomes clear, this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be.

2:30 The Avengers: Winged Avenger 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developes 5:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Movie: “You Again” (G) - Successful PR pro Marni heads home for her older brother’s wedding and discovers that he’s marrying her high school arch nemesis, who’s conveniently forgotten their problematic past. Then the bride’s jet- setting aunt bursts in and Marni’s not- so-jet-setting mum comes face to face with her own high school rival. 2:30 TBA 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Football: St Kilda Vs Melbourne 10:00 Strike Back 2:00 Desperate Housewives: “Always In Control” (M) - Bree is shocked to learn the identity of the person who dug up the body of Gaby’s stepfather, and Lynette’s jealousy over Tom’s girlfriend leads her to tell untruths about her to her children.

1:00 Movie: “Dying On The Edge (FKA: Hearsay)” (M s,v) 3:00 World’s Strictest Parents 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: “It’s Easy! Simple Ways To Do The Right Things To Get Healthy” Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.

5:00 World News 1:00 The Emperor’s Secret Garden 2:05 Lenny Henry: Finding Shakespeare 3:00 Steve Schapiro: An Eye On American Icons 4:00 A Season At The Juillard School New York 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 5:35 Treasures Decoded 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Great Serengeti 8:30 The Story Of The Jews 9:30 Movie: “Rampart” (MA s,l) - Sandy George presents this Australian premiere film as part of SBS’s American Indie Season: Los Angeles, 1999. Vietnam vet and Rampart Precinct cop Dave Brown is the last of the renegade law enforcers, working to take care of his family and struggling for his own survival. Brown is dedicated to doing “the people’s dirty work” and asserting his own unique brand of justice.

11:30 Movie: “Priceless” (M l) - In French.

1:25 Diary Of A Teenage Nudist 2:25 Movie: “Ricky” (M s,l,n) - In French.

4:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 7:30 Asia Pacific Focus 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 Paralympic Highlights 11:00 Australian Story 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Compass 2:00 Doc Martin 3:00 Art Of Germany: A Divided Land 4:00 Sunday Arts: Big Ideas 5:10 Father Brown: The Devils Dust 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Compass: Joanna Lumley The Search For Noah’s Ark: Part 2 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Richard Hammond Builds A Universe 8:30 Rake 9:30 Waking The Dead: Harbinger (Part 2) 10:20 Wallander: Firewall 11:50 Movie: “For A Few Dollars More” (M a,v) - The ‘Man With No Name’ teams up with equally lethal Colonel Mortimer in pursuit of a sadistic killer and his band of desperadoes.

2:00 Movie: “Macao” (PG) 3:25 Richard Hammond Builds A Universe 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 2014 Intrust Supercup 4:00 Football: Manly Sea Eagles Vs Parramatta Eels 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 7:40 60 Minutes 8:40 Fat Tony & Co 9:40 Person Of Interest 10:40 Love Child: Joan fights the hospital ‘boys club’ for her right to complete her medical degree. Johnny is arrested after an antiWar protest, while Shirley goes into premature labour. Annie gets the opportunity of a lifetime at a Kings Cross nightclub.

11:40 Who Gets The Last Laugh?

12:10 Financial Review Sunday 12:40 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Movie: “Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer” (PG v,l) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:30 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 Downton Abbey 10:00 Castle: Close Encounters 12:00 Dr Oz: “The Controversial Pill That Could Prevent Cancer: Should You” Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.

1:00 Special: Images Of Italy - Greg Grainger takes viewers from the enchantment of the Tuscany region to the classic charm of Verona and Venice.

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 Cycling Central 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Wainwright Walks 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita Bitesize 7:35 Lost Worlds: The Vikings 8:35 I, Human.

9:30 There’s Something About Patrick 10:30 Movie: “The Good Life” (M l,n,s) In Spanish. A thoughtprovoking depiction of life in the Chilean city of Santiago, following four characters who struggle to reach their goals, but each of them obtains something unexpected and different from what they wanted.

12:20 Movie: “A Short Stay In Switzerland” (MA a) - Just after losing her husband to a fatal neurological condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a similar illness. So she plans to end her life herself.

2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Landline 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?

7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Monroe 12:25 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: “Hell Is For Heroes” (M v) 3:05 Movie: “Fort Apache” (G) 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Invasion” (M v,a,l) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 Love Child: Joan’s world is rocked when she uncovers the truth about Annie’s baby. Shirley’s affair with Johnny is exposed when her husband returns injured from Vietnam.

Annie’s singing career takes off when she appears on TV show Bandstand.

9:50 The Mentalist: The Red Barn 10:50 Inside Story: Lethal Lovers 11:50 TBA 12:50 Extra 1:20 Nine Presents 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: “United” (M a,l) 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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 9:00 Revenge: Exodus 10:00 How I Met Your Mother: How Your Mother Met Me 10:30 How I Met Your Mother: Karma / The Broath 11:30 Talking Footy 12:30 Parks And Recreation: Ron And Diane 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - After a promising start, Jill hits problems in her new relationship with Derek.

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5:00 World News 1:00 The Royal Jewels 2:05 Battle Castle 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Farm Fixer 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Idris Elba: King Of Speed 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Future Universe 9:30 Housos 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Casa Tua - Mia forces Frank to get his sperm count checked. Complications including a children’s DVD, a porn movie and a furious Iben ensues. Meanwhile, Casper finds a pregnancy test in the kitchen and after disbanding the idea that Frank could have placed it there, he moves on to find the guilty party.

12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:40 Derren Brown: The Heist 1:35 William Shatner’s Weird Or What?

2:40 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 Movie: “Forever Young” (PG v,l) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 The Big Bang Theory: The Convention Conundrum 9:10 The Big Bang Theory: The Higgs Boson Observation 9:40 2 Broke Girls: And The Near Death Experience 10:10 2 Broke Girls: And The Hidden Stash 10:40 Two And A Half Men: What A Lovely Landing Strip 11:10 Two And A Half Men: One False Move, Zimbabwe!

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6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Subdivision” (M l) 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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:45 TBA 11:45 Smash: The Read Through - Julia’s fears increase when Tom airs his suspicions of Peter. Jimmy and Kyle confront their own crisis of confidence as ‘Hit List’ is read for the first time. Meanwhile, Ivy realizes her triumph might not be all she hoped when she meets her new co- star, Terry Falls, and Karen wonders if she can trust Jimmy.

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6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Fair Game” (M v,l,s) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 Inside Story 9:40 CSI: De Los Muertos 10:40 CSI: NY: Today Is Life - In the series final, there is widespread unrest over the police shooting of an unarmed man. The community uproar forces Mac and his team to move quickly to solve the case.

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6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Disney TV Features 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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:45 The Blacklist: The world’s most wanted criminal mysteriously turns himself in and offers to help them hunt down the very men he’s spent his entire life protecting.

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12:50 Movie: “A Heart Elsewhere” (PG) - In Italian, English Subtitles. Nello is a sensitive and shy 35-year-old whose philandering father keeps encouraging him to seduce women.

2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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TUESDAY 25

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CROSSWORD No. 190

SUDOKU No. 190

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PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A group discussion will help you to come up with some ideas. You will be surprised what you can achieve if you put your minds together. This could encourage more meetings. Romance. Try not to disguise the way you feel. Confusing your partner about your needs will not help anyone who is involved.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) You may need to back down this week, in order to keep your relations with your colleagues in good shape. Don’t feel like this puts you in a lower position, however.

Romance. Try to think up a pleasant surprise for your partner. They are feeling a little down at the moment and could use cheering up.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

FOR KIDS

A surprisingly frank discussion could help to clear the air. This will be an excellent time to really get to grips with this matter.

Honesty is the only thing that will help!

Romance. Your relationship may be on rocky ground this week. Be careful not to do anything too drastic. You can mend this issue.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Someone that you have known for many years will shortly be going through a difficult patch. They will be grateful for your assistance. Even the smallest gesture will have great effect. Romance. Your partner may seem ungrateful for the things you have done. However, it’s likely they just didn’t think to give thanks.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A secret which concerns a close friend must not be taken lightly. Your friend only told you the secret because they knew that you can be trusted. Keep that trust! Romance. Don’t take a flirtation at work too seriously. This person is not genuinely interested.

They do this with everyone. Don’t get too upset.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Be very careful with a possession which may get stolen. This would not be of much value to a thief, but it would upset you to lose it. It’s best to put it in storage.

Romance. You may have found it difficult to make some changes in your life, but now that you have accomplished them, you are pushing your mate.

FINDWORD No. 190 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Your friends will be impressed by your positive mood. This will be an excellent time to push through some changes which have been taking time to materialise.

Romance. The Moon/Neptune Midpoint in your sign could make you a little too sensitive at times.

Thankfully, your partner is very mindful of this.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be feeling a little insecure. Try to think of some positive things which have been said to you recently. Keeping a small list will boost your confidence. Romance.

You won’t be feeling your usual self. Don’t do anything you are unsure about. If in doubt, put off a decision for a few weeks.

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Your home life may seem a bit boring this week. Take advantage of this because it’s likely the calm before the storm. Next week will be very busy! Romance. Your relationship will soon be in better shape than it has been for some time. Try to find something to do in celebration! You both deserve it!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Your friend’s attitude is wearing you down.

Surrounding yourself by more positive people over the next week will help revive your free spirit. Romance. The Moon/ Jupiter Midpoint in your sign will make you feel especially warm towards your partner. This change will be acknowledged and appreciated!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Stop worrying about

A new hobby will help to put you in touch with someone that you have not seen for a very long time. You may not have had any inkling that they had a shared interest. Romance. A new relationship will start to warm up. Decide how you feel about this before it is too late! You can put the brakes on if necessary.

what you have to loose

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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what you have to gain.

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SOLUTIONS No. 190

Don’t allow your parents to interfere too much in your life. Their aid could be a little intrusive at times. Remember, they are only trying to help. Romance. Don’t get too worked up about the state of your relationship.

A dose of realism will help to put everything in perspective. Things will go as they should.

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Friday, April 4, 2014 At 7.50am after the regular Rotary Meeting at the Grand Hotel.

The purpose of this meeting is to accept the auditor’s report and to ratify the office bearers for the next year.

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To arrange an inspection, please feel free to contact: Peter Fraser on 0428 292 362 or Allan Godfrey on 0409 789 370

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Time: 5.30pm Venue: See Kee House - Kaziw Meta College

TORRES STRAIT KAZIW META INC.

All members and interested community members are invited to attend For any further information, you may contact: The Principal Phone: (07) 4069 1284 email: principal@kaziwmeta.org.au

Notice of an application to register an area agreement on the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements State of Queensland Notification day: 19 March 2014

Thursday Island Visit QI2014/007 Badu Island Transfer ILUA

Thursday 27 & Friday 28 March 2014

Description of the agreement area: Agreement covers about 101 sq km over Badu Island.

St Augustine’s College greatly values the relationship that it has established with the families of the Torres Strait and would like to take this opportunity to touch base, share a meal and conduct enrolment interviews for 2015 and 2016 during the visit.

Relevant LGA: Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Representing the College will be Principal Br Darren Burge, Mr Bernard Burgess, Head of Boarding, Fr Laurie Timms, College Chaplain and Mr Czek Kersevani, Head of College Promotions.

Interested parents who may consider sending their sons or daughters to boarding school at Saints are encouraged to schedule an interview by contacting:Lesley Willis, Principal’s Secretary T: (07) 4052 9120 or enrol@sac.qld.edu.au.

Parties to the agreement and their contact addresses: Mura Badulgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC and Horace Baira on his own behalf and on behalf of the Badulgal People C/- Bottoms English Lawyers PO Box 5196 Cairns QLD 4870 State of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Services Department of Natural Resources and Mines C/- Crown Law GPO Box 5221 Brisbane QLD 4001

A Country Dinner will be held at The Grand Hotel at 7pm on Friday, March 28. All current and prospective parents are welcome as well as Old Boys of the College.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council PO Box 7336 Cairns QLD 4870

IMPORTANT: If you can come to the dinner please RSVP to reception@sac.qld.edu.au or telephone (07) 4051 5555.

Notice of Tender

The agreement contains the following statements: 5.1 The parties consent to the doing of the Agreed Acts to the extent they are Future Acts.

5.2 If any of the Agreed Acts done prior to Registration are invalid Future Acts, the parties agree to the validating of those Agreed Acts.

5.4 The parties consent to the validation of any invalid acts done by either the State or TSIRC in the Agreement Area prior to the Execution Date to the extent they can be validated in this Agreement. The effect of any such validation is that the Non-Extinguishment Principle applies. These acts include: (a) the building of the Queensland Health Staff Residence; and (b) the dedication of the Proposed Reserve following the making of a regulation to declare the Airstrip transferable land under the TSILA. 5.5 Subdivision P, Division 3, Part 2 of the NTA is not intended to apply to the doing of the Agreed Acts.

Torres Strait Island REGIONAL COUNCIL

Torres Strait Island Regional Council Tender - TSIRC2014-38 Plant Hire 2014

Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced companies are

Defi nitions: “Agreed Acts” means any acts done as part of, or in relation to: (a) the Transfer; (b) the grant by the Corporation of the TSIRC Leases; (c) the grant by the Corporation of the State Infrastructure Leases; (d) the grant by the Corporation of any Residential Leases; (e) any Amendment; (f) the dedication, use and management of the Roads under the Land Act; (g) the dedication of the Proposed Reserve; (h) access to carry out inspection, maintenance, replacement and repair by TSIRC of TSIRC Infrastructure; (i) the grant by the Corporation of the TSIRC Licence; (j) the giving of Development Approvals by TSIRC of and incidental to the Transfer; and (k) all Future Acts necessary to give effect to the above acts; “Transfer” means the issue of a deed of grant in fee simple to the Grantee in respect of the Transfer Area under the TSILA; “TSILA” means the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 (Qld); “TSIRC” means the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.

Responses to an application to register an ILUA—where the application has not been certified: Any person claiming to hold native title in relation to land or waters in the area covered by the agreement may wish, in response to this notice, to make a native title determination application or equivalent application under a law of a state or territory in respect of any part of the area. The application must be made by 19 June 2014. If that application is registered on the Register of Native Title Claims, the registered native title claimants must be a party to this agreement before it can be registered.

invited for Tender - TSIRC2014-38 Plant Hire 2014 to provide plant and machinery for outer islands for the year 2014/15.

Interested parties should obtain a copy of the tender documents from the Council’s Engineering office at 154 Douglas Street, Thursday Island QLD 4875 and phone number: 07 4048 6314 or email: sarath.jayasekara@tsirc.qld.gov.au for further information.

Written tenders addressed “Tender No TSIRC2014 – 38 Plant Hire 2014 must be lodged in the tender box at the Council’s office at Level 3 111-115 Grafton Street Cairns QLD 4870 in accordance with the specifications no later than 1pm on Monday, March 31, 2014.

The lowest or any other tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Faxed or emailed tenders will not be considered

Details of the terms of the agreement are not available from the National Native Title Tribunal.

For assistance and further information about this application, call Michelle Mann on freecall 1800 640 501 or visit www.nntt.gov.au.

Shared country, shared future.

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John Scarce Chief Executive Officer

NEWS

Jones family’s new addition Leanne Jones, baby Thomas, Dr Sam Jones and young William Jones at Thursday Island Hospital.

BABY Thomas Robin Jones was born February 25.

The Jones family, who have been living on Badu Island for the last four years, wish to thank the staff at Thursday Island Hospital for helping with a safe delivery.

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Speak Up also gives Australians the opportunity to make their voice count by finishing the sentence; “We could reduce violence against women if...”

Responses will be displayed on the website anonymously and used to make practical recommendations to the government on how to end violence against women.

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AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG of the KAiwAlAGAl ruGby leAGue

6pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Sport and Rec Office, Thursday Island.

Election of Office Bearers only

Seeking Expressions of Interest Seafood Industry Training: Closes April 4, 2014

Undertake Certificate III in Fishing Operations and Wild Harvest Diver Program.

Training Provider: Australian Maritime College (UTas) Focus: Successful applicants will spend time both in Tasmania and the Torres Strait undergoing theory and practical training. Those selected must be prepared to spend considerable time away from home and demonstrate capacity in owning or operating primary fishing vessels or in onshore support industries such as freezer / transport facilities.

FUNDING AVAILABLE Sport and Recreation Funds are available to cater for Sport and Recreation purposes from April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014

Course Dates: May 25 - June 28, 2014 - Including travel to Launceston, Tasmania May 26 – June 20 Please send expressions of interest to: E-mail: tim.o’reilly@amsa.gov.au or Mob: 0459 202 088 E-mail: uel.bani@amsa.gov.au or Office: (07) 4090 3079 or Mob: 0409 668 432 E-mail: antonio.f.dorante@msq.qld.gov.au or Mob: 0428 119 064 Or via mail to Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) PO Box 471, Thursday Island, QLD 4875

Submission Application Closing Date: Time:

Friday, March 21, 2014 4PM

Submission Application must be received on the deadline set, late applications will not be accepted.

For further information or to obtain a Submission Application Form, you can contact: Administrator: Mrs Agnes Bani on 4069 2484 The TSY&RSA, acting on behalf of Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), is responsible for the allocation and administration of subsidy funds for sports and recreational activities to benefit people from within the Torres Strait Region.

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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ALL ABORIGINAL PEOPLE PARTICULARLY CONCERNED WITH, AND WHO CLAIM TO HOLD NATIVE TITLE OVER, THE FOLLOWING CAPE YORK PENINSULA LANDS: Shelburne Bay Sir Charles Hardy Islands Group Saunders Islands Group You are cordially invited to attend a meeting to discuss and progress the Shelburne Bay State Land Dealing. If it proceeds, the Dealing will result in the transfer to Traditional Owners of Shelburne Bay as Aboriginal Freehold land, and potentially also the transfer of Sir Charles Hardy Group and Saunders Islands National Parks.

In particular, this meeting is intended to result in the formation of a Traditional Owner Negotiation Committee to attend a series of negotiating meetings funded by the State of Queensland.

Date: Time: Place:

Thursday, March 27, 2014 8.30am – 3.30pm Ibis Styles Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, Qld 4870

For further information about this meeting please call Deborah Eastop on 07 4019 6274 or email deborah.eastop@balkanu.com.au.

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NEWS/SPORT

Group governance training for local not-for-profit organisations BOARD representatives of six not-for-profit organisations recently came together for a governance workshop facilitated by Effective Governance and funded by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA).

The participating organisations included Mura Kosker Sorority, Lena Passi Women’s Shelter, Torres Strait Youth and Recreational Sporting Association, Torres Strait Co-operative Society, Port Kennedy Association Home and Community Care and Torres Strait Kaziw Meta.

TSRA Chairman Mr Joseph Elu (right) said the two-day workshop provided the board members of those organisations with advice

on corporate governance, strategy, risk management and corporate sustainability.

“Many people volunteer themselves for board roles in organisations that they are passionate about, but some do not have a great understanding of what is involved in their executive roles,” Mr Elu said. “The workshop was funded by the TSRA to aid professional development and provide local board members with the knowledge of roles, responsibilities and the government processes relevant to their organisation.

“As a result of the training program, they are now better-equipped to implement more effective corporate governance strategies for their

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community organisation.”

Mr Elu said the Port Kennedy Association coordinated the group application for funding so that several different local organisations could benefit from the governance training.

“Submitting one application for all six organisations provided the smaller groups the opportunity to access education and support they would not have been able to gain otherwise,” Mr Elu said.

“The added advantage of these organisations coming together for the workshop meant there was

a better learning environment for participants with the ability to network in a larger and more diverse group of people.

The TSRA applauds the Port

Kennedy Association initiative and thanks all the organisations involved for the cooperative way in which they approached this development opportunity.”

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By ALF WILSON FOOTBALLERS of Torres Strait Islander descent are certain to play a leading role for several clubs in the 2014 NRL season after dominating performances in round one.

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Ray Thompson.

Torres Strait players in dominant roles in NRL season opening round

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Ben Barba, Josh Hoffman and Sam Thaiday shone for the Brisbane Broncos in their 18-12 upset win over the Sydney Bulldogs on March 7.

Barba (Boigu descent), Thaiday (Yam) and Hoffman (Darnley/Badu) performed strongly.

In his debut for the Broncos against his old club the Bulldogs, Barba saved several tries and looks set for a great season.

His cousin Hoffman and forward Thaiday had good games.

Robert Lui of Mer descent and Ray Thompson (Saibai) shone for the North Queensland Cowboys in their 28-22 victory over the Canberra Raiders in Townsville on March 8.

Lui seems to have cemented his grip on the halfback position and forms a great combination with champion Johnathan Thurston.

One of his rivals for the number seven spot Michael Morgan did well at fullback for the Cowboys in the absence of injured new recruit Lachlan Coote.

Thompson looks at home playing at hooker and the Cowboys are headed for a big season.

For the Raiders winger Edrick Lee of Moa and Badu descent scored an early try and is another Torres Strait Islander player shaping up for a good year.

Lui has shown the benefits of extra sessions with new Cowboys coach Paul Green who played 162 first-grade NRL or ARL games and represented Queensland 10 times.

Both Barba and Hoffman have played in North Queensland Allblacks carnivals.

Barba played for Malu Kiai which won the grand final of the Zenadth Kes carnival at Thursday Island’s Ken Brown Memorial Oval in 2011 when they beat Badu Baiywa 36-18 before a huge crowd.

Speedy Gagai has played at a Cairns Allblacks carnival for the Mackay family side GH United named in memory of the late Gracie Hoffman and Gail Hine.

SPORT

KRL comp. to start in May

Torres Strait talent shines in league

From Page 24 >> Tali Frank from the KRL said: “Nothing is set in stone from the meeting we just had, but it’s definitely three teams, with the possibility of a fourth team, but that has yet to be confirmed.”

“Things are moving pretty well, but we will have another meeting in a couple of weeks to finalise things,” Mr Frank said.

The Men’s season is set to commence May 17 and the juniors starting after term two break.

Mr Maiden said the NPA may struggle getting over to Thursday Island, so there will probably be cluster games.

“We will investigate that further, Eddie Newman has to take that back to the NPA and discuss it further,” Mr Maiden said..

Mr Frank said: “The women’s side may be stating a bit earlier as they want to get a bigger rep side to go to the Women’s championship, but I haven’t heard anything just yet. Any ladies interested should contact Sasha Busch.

“We looked starting a bit earlier but as we only had three teams we are starting a bit later in the season, as there is no point having it now to September with only three teams,” Mr Frank said.

BACK (from left): : Kalimo Nain (Darnley) Freddy Wosomo (Saibai), Mani Smallwood ( Townsville), Meshach Dudley (Townsville), Jacob Whaleboat (Murray), Kaiku Sambo (Townsville), Jimmy Thaiday (Bungalow). FRONT: Sean Wosomo (Saibai), Gamea (Jonny) Wosomo (Saibai), Amos Whaleboat (Townsville-Murray).

Bwgcolman State teacher and Torres Strait Islander descent. played on the lush green sporting oval

By ALF WILSON They were: Kalimo Nain (Darnley) and the netball in the multi purpose rugby league coach Jeremy Pullen said all of the students represented their SOME talented young Torres Strait Freddy Wosomo (Saibai), Mani Small- building nearby. wood (Townsville), Meshach Dudley Shalom’s Academy of Sport head school and communities with dignity rugby league players were on show (Townsville), Jacob Whaleboat (MurMark Burgess said the games unand pride. when a Palm Island side took on ray), Kaiku Sambo (Townsville), earthed some quality young male and “Whilst our netball side lost narShalom Christian College in a game Jimmy Thaiday (Bungalow Cairns), female sportspersons. rowly by four points the rugby league held in Townsville.

Sean Wosomo (Saibai), Gamea “Shalom won netball 26-22. team won 24-12. Both games were The venue was the Townsville (Jonny) Wosomo (Saibai), Amos Bwgcolman School won the league played in great spirits and a high level campus of Shalom College on March Whaleboat (Townsville-Murray). seven tries to three.

Best players for of sportsmanship was shown from all 1 and there were 10 players of Torres Shalom was Freddy Wosomo.

They all There is no doubt that most of these teams.

The students selected had all Strait Islander descent in the Shalom played well, for their first rugby league youths will play at future Island of achieved the attendance and behaviour team. outing.

All the boys were excited to Origin carnivals on Badu Island or in goals they had set in class, which will Some are boarding students from play again in the future and have been the Zenadth Kes on Thursday Island. be an ongoing criteria of the club,” remote Torres Strait islands whilst asking about more games,” he said.

The rugby league match was said Pullen. others live in Townsville and have

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Summit held to develop region’s sport leaders

By AARON SMITH THURSDAY Island hosted the Inaugural Torres Strait Sport and Recreation Summit last week, where for three days community and organisation stakeholders came together to try to increase collaboration and provide opportunities for further development of the region’s local leaders in sport.

TOP: Kerry Williams (Taipans basketball regional rep.) and Mark Beecroft.

ABOVE: AFL’s Rick Hanlon addresses the summit.

Representatives from Queensland Government, Torres Shire Council, the Strategic Leisure Group, Taipans Basketball, Hockey Queensland, AFL Cape York and Queensland Rugby League gathered from March 4 to 6 to discuss strategies to assist the development of sport, recreation and active living in the Torres Strait.

Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen hoped this summit will help find ways to strategically develop opportunities and pathways for the people of the Torres Strait, by networking with key stakeholders, increasing awareness and connections between local, regional and state sporting activities and provide a dialogue .

“Torres Strait Islanders have always been passionate and fierce competitors when it comes to sport. We already have had many Torres Strait people excel to the elite level of various national codes such as the NRL and NBL and international codes such as the NBA and NFL,” Mayor Stephen said.

“The natural sporting ability amongst our people, our children is phenomenal. However, the thought that many of our people, our children could have reached an elite level in their sport, but not, through the lack of opportunities and development pathways must be addressed.”

Rick Hanlon, Program Manager of AFL Cape York House, said: “How he was sick to death of Indigenous kids not graduating from school and with the efforts of himself and an Elder of the Torres Strait, they established AFL Cape York House as a program not only to teach football but to provide support, training and life skills.

We do this through a three pillar program of education, welfare and career preparation.”

Mark Beecroft, CEO of Cairns Taipans said: “Being a community

club, we have an obligation in delivering mentors.

“Many of our players become role models, and being the most-northern basketball team in Australia many members of our team comes from the NPA and the Torres Strait, so it is vital we are present and summits ike this.”

“It has been great talking to the different sporting codes to see how we can achieve goals, there has been a lot of knowledge sharing.”

David Maiden (above), from Queensland Rugby. said: “It was interesting to meet with the other sports, and we all identified that there are pretty good pathways for people to get into sports, but there are some difficulties for outer islands to congregate on Thursday Island to participate.

“Rugby League has pretty good pathways from these outer islands, but across the board I think there needs to be ways to make that easier for these communities to be involved.”

KRL season to start in May

Karl Adams (NRL Game Development Officer, Cape York, Torres Strait), Tali Frank and David Maiden.

By AARON SMITH THE KRL met with QRL earlier this month to plan out this year’s rugby league season in the Torres Strait.

Queensland Rugby League Regional Coordinator David Maiden was on Thursday Island Page 24 Torres News

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to meet with the KRL in preparing for the season.

“The KRL at the moment only have three sides as the Moa side has pulled out. So the KRL are trying to generate interest and are open to applications for another team if anybody out there is keen,” Mr Maiden said.

He said the KRL and QRL would be able to give assistance to get a new club up and running.

“There are plenty of players available but it requires people to run it and that’s where they are struggling,” he said. << Continued Page 23.