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Army Chief recognises Country
Sarpeye Diggers, ANZAC Park, Thursday Island observe a minute’s silence for those who fell at war. BELOW: Lieutenant-General David Morrison AO unveils plaque recognising the Traditional owners with Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen.
By AARON SMITH LIEUTENANT-General David Morrison AO, the Chief of the Australian Army. is the highest ranking officer to come to the region, and his visit on ANZAC Day was marked by an official recognition of traditional owners with the unveiling of a plaque at the 51 Battalion Barracks on Thursday Island. “We have always recognised the service of Indigenous Australians, but we haven’t been as public in our recognition than
has been warranted. “It is important we recognise the service of our contemporary Indigenous men and women but also those who that have served throughout our history since 1901,” Lt Gen. Morrison said. Lt Gen. Morrison said Thursday Island was the place he wanted to be this ANZAC Day. “I had the opportunity to be elsewhere, overseas and elsewhere in Australia, but I wanted to come here,” he said. “My dad was a soldier for over 30 years who retired as a Major-
General, and, after returning from Korea, was placed in charge of the 51 Battalion in Cairns. “I have since wondered if he ever came up to Thursday Island, I would like to think he did, but I don’t know. “I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to Indigenous Australians and also that if you are thinking of serving, the armed forces is a great place to get educated and meet like-mined men and women,” he said. More ANZAC Day coverage on Pages 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15. >>
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Bikies in Boats, new border threat By AARON SMITH
Mr Morrison on the bridge of Roebuck Bay. Mr Morrison is shown around Customs Vessel Roebuck Bay.
MINISTER of Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison has serious concerns of international crime syndicates smuggling weapons and drugs through the Torres Strait. He believes West African gangs establishing and operating in PNG may be working with Bikie gangs in Australia. He was speaking during a visit to the region last week. Last year Customs intercepted eight drug of shipments of methamphetamine around the treaty villages border. The Minister confirmed that they were commercial amounts of the drug but did confirm if they were significant amounts. “We have picked up on them as an early warning sign, and we need to ensure it does not become something more serious, that is our job here,” he said. Although the Minister would not disclose which countries the West African gangs came from, he said: “I can confirm that there is an emergence of
presence to our North, which presents a very concerning trend, and that’s something we want to keep a head off, not be behind of. “I think the threat is prospective and presence of it is something we should act on now and not later. Mr Morrison said that the connection with Biker gangs being involved Mr Morrison boards Roebuck Bay. with smuggling operations in period of time. the region is, “not something “What we are about is these new, but what is emerging as new connections.” something new is the connection The Australian Crime Comwith these new players in PNG mission released its annual and those already in Australia. report last week but there was “It’s the combination that no mention of these activities is the new threat. We’ve been in the Torres Strait cross-border aware of the movement of PNG region with PNG. gold through here for a long The Minister said that
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Freight, cost of living, communications: The main impediments to development By AARON SMITH FREIGHT costs, costs of living and black spots in communications were all highlighted as the main impediments to development for the Torres Strait to the Northern Australian joint standing Committee which sat on Thursday Island last week. The submissions were made by by Torres Shire Council, TSRA, Medicare Local and Thursday Island Rotary. Seven of the members of the Australian Parliament committee joined the Chair, Member for Leichardt Warren Entsch, on April 30 for a public hearing where community leaders expressed their aspirations and impediments for economic development. The Committee has been travelling extensively throughout Northern Australia and will have covered regions from Mackay to the Kimberly, Torres Strait and Central Australia by the time its finished. It will then present a report to the Prime Minister’s office, from which a White Paper is expected to formulated by September this year. The Committee members present included; Deputy Chair ALP MP Alannah MacTiernan (WA); Lib. Senator Sue Boyce (Qld), Lib. Senator Ian MacDonald (Qld); Lib. MP Melissa Price (WA); Greens Senator Rachel Siewart (WA); ALP MP Warren Snowdon (NT) and Louise Slattery from the Secretariat. In his opening speech, Warren Entsch said: “There have been some commonalities to emerge from our talks to date, that is issues surrounding water, communications, connectivity, such as
roads, rail and ports are all absolutely vital.” Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen then highlighted some of the aspirations of his council. “The Torres Strait is not the last frontier, but actually a new frontier, that is our aspiration. “We want to establish a safe platform to develop partnerships and new initiatives that create social, economic and political well being.” Cr Stephen then listed the council’s aspirations. • Development of Horn Island Airport and seaports as regional transport hubs. • Addressing home ownership, such as that the councils initiative in the Horn Island Affordable Housing project is already doing. • Facilitating relocation of island communities affected by sea inundation and climate change. • Support JCU’s research institute to make the Torres Strait a hub for Tropical Health and Medicine. • Developing a construction team in partnership with TSRA and TSRIC, which could be an economic development not only for maintenance of the Torres Strait, but construction projects in PNG. • Developing the relationship with the Thursday Island’s ‘Friend City’ Kushimoto in Japan, including economic, cultural and educational opportunities • Developing the Indigenous Language agreement. • Developing Torres Strait tourism, the “hidden gem of Australia.” • Explore the possibility of ending the mining moratorium. Warren Entsch then mentioned the importance of attracting and retaining
professionals in the area, otherwise lost when families migrate south due to high school placement for their children, and that the student boarding facilities needs to be addressed. Cr Stephen agreed accommodation was urgently needed. Dalassa Yorkston TSC CEO, also said the accommodation shortage was a major impediment to the development of tourism in the area. When Warren Snowdon asked what was the top priority of the region, Cr Stephen said: “Governance, once we have got that right everything else will follow.’” Milton Savage, Chair of the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, then addressed the committee and presented his strategic plan. “Our people need the opportunity to implement their own sustainability and be given the opportunity to develop their own strategic plan.” TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu and TSRA CEO Wayne Seekee then addressed the committee. Mr Elu said: “We can’t talk about job creation before we have industry and the best options for that are fishery and tourism. We are struggling to develop both of them to capacity.” Mr Elu identified that to develop the Fishery Industry it was important to have greater control of the product and how it is prepared before market. He also identified the main impediments to the region as being the capacity for people to earn more than $1000 a week and that high cost of living and freight. In regards to tourism development Mr Elu identified corporate tourism which is the majority of the tourism dollar in Cairns may be the key
and that it is about a matter of scale, that is having enough accommodation in the region. “We need accommodation for medicos and other visiting professionals on the islands, these could also be used for tourism, it all needs to be connected. “Tourism is about 80 per cent return business, we could develop package deals where tourists visit a number of islands, in tours provided by one organisation,” Mr Elu said. Mr Seekee said: “The cost of getting up to the Torres Strait is a big impediment to tourism development, as well as freight to bring supplies up to service them. Also as many of our communities are small, it is going to have to be tackled community by community.” Mr Seekee also identified the need of simplification of red tape to establish development. When Mr Entsch suggested creating a model on which to build a tourism development strategy, Mr Elu said: “We already have four tourism development strategies, but we have never drilled down into specifics, power, water, food supplies for example need to be addressed case by case.” When Senator Sue Boyce asked of the level of communication networks in the region, Mr Seekee explained the need to get communication infrastructure ‘up to speed’, and how tele-communications ranged from good to zero throughout the region. Mr Elu said: “Mobile coverage black spots is one of our biggest impediments, as well as access to broadband internet, which has education, health and socio / economic implications.
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Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014.
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with community groups and a local pastor, before heading on the ferry to Thursday Island, where they met with Fire Chief David Prain, Police and Mura Kosker Sorority. “We had many chats with different people and got their opinions on what needs of the region were,” he said. “We have a network of services based out of Cairns, such as financial and general counselling, which could be offered over the phone. Sometimes people may want to talk to someone outside the area.
“Some of the things the police mentioned was that they have a support network when they find someone in need that they refer them to, so we discussed being part of that support network.” Mr Kingston also saw the need for a second-hand store, which is something they are looking into. “We are looking at how we can move into the area and really help the community and will be having a monthly Skype meeting with Mura Kosker Sorority to work on a way forward,” he said.
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The elusive Scott Morrison, Immigration Minister in Torres Strait
MIDDLE: Mr Morrison intercepted on Thursday Island. ABOVE: Mr Morrison’s Customs cruise.
Mr Morrison identifying where his press junket want him to pose. COMMENT by AARON SMITH MINISTER for Immigration Scott Morrison, certainly likes to keep his movements on the quiet. Even a simple meet and greet of the Torres Strait border protection agencies last week, April 30, became a cloak and dagger exercise for Torres News but not Mission Impossible. Mr Morrison said: “We’re looking at our border patrol operations here first hand, looking closely at the assets we have here and continuing a few improvements.” The Minister arrived with his seemingly hand-picked entourage of media,
a jersey Torres News could get not on at first, until some stealth tactics were employed. The whistle-stop, 24-hour visit included a look at facilities on Horn Island, then a boy’s own adventure cruise in a Customs zodiac to Thursday Island where Torres News ‘intercepted’ these boat people as they stepped ashore. Ailan intel is hard to beat. On May 1, Mr Morrison attempted visited Boigu Island but his helicopter was not allowed to land as they did not have permission from the Traditional owners. Mr Morrison had hoped to meet with the borders services and get some
feedback about what’s needed there. “It was good to fly around the island though and see how close it was to the PNG mainland,” Mr Morrison said. With Australia’s Northern border protection stretched to breaking point, with a shortage of much needed Customs officers, aging and out dated equipment, Mr Morrison assured Torres News resolving these issues was on the agenda. “I am quite keen that we get what we need up here as best as we are able in these tight economic conditions,” Mr Morrison said. Mr Morrison said: “There was a lot of attention on the people smuggling
here which as never strayed from my focus.” last year the flood of refugees number less than a dozen, about the same as the previous year. When asked if he was aware of the fate of the seven political asylum seekers from West Papua that came to Boigu last year after the Freedom Flotilla visited the region, Mr Morrison said: “Well they were processed and dealt with by PNG authorities under the arrangement we have with them. When asked if they had become PNG Nationals after being covertly flown out of Australian territory in less than 48 hours after arriving, Mr Morrison just said, “Its a matter for the
PNG authorities now.” The seven asylum seekers, consisting of a pregnant woman, her brother and father and a young child, fled West Papua fearing for their lives as Indonesian authorities were allegedly pursuing them after an independence protest. Last Torres News heard was five of them had been transported to an abandoned camp in the Western Province while the child and pregnant woman were released in Port Moresby. But Mr Morrison had no knowledge of their fate, like so many of the victims in ‘Operation Sovereign Murders’ the Freudian slip the Minister gaffed earlier this year.
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Jimi Bani, Dave Sharkey and Aaron Fa’aoso. By AARON SMITH AWARD-winning television actor Aaron Fa’aoso describes a Film and Television course on offer this month on Thursday Island as “the precipice of the film and television Industry in the Torres Strait. This is where it begins.” Mr Fa’aoso and Torres Strait Islander TV actor Jimi Bani in
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Third Tuesday of the month. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am. Every Wednesday: Bingo at the TI Bowls Club. Every Thursday: TI Bowls Club Social Games from 6pm.
MAY
Thu 8 - 11. Touch Football Championships, TI. Sat 17. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Sat 17. KRL Seniors (Men and Women) season commences, Thursday Island. Sat 17. Ladies Rugby Talent Quest, PKA Hall 6:30pm. Sun 17. TIVA Team registrations close. Wed 21. Peter Dee plays at The Grand Hotel. Thu 22. TIVA Scrimmage games start. Mon 26. National Sorry Day. Tues 27. National Reconciliation Week begins. Thu 29. TIVA season starts. Sat 31. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.
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Tues 3. Mabo Day. Fri 6. National NAIDOC Week starts. Mon 9. Queen's Birthday. Sat 14. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Sat 28. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.
JULY TBA. Regional NAIDOC Awards Evening. TBA. Torres Shire Family Fun Day, Friday Island.
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Time to reflect on the High Court MABO decision AS we approach the 22nd Mabo Day Celebration June 3, 2014, I would like all Torres Strait Families, Leaders, Elders and Traditional Land Owners to reflect on the landmark “High Court MABO decision in 1992” and the passing of the Commonwealth Native title Act in 1993 marking a fundamental shift in the recognition of indigenous rights (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) rights in Australia. Uncle Eddie Koiki Mabo led a group of Meriam people in a Supreme Court challenge against the Queensland Government on the issues of land ownership. Their case stated : ‘Since time in memorial the Torres Strait Islands of Mer (known as Murray), Dauar and Waier and their surrounding seas, seabeds, fringing reefs and adjacent islets have been continuously inhabited by people called the Meriam people’ On 3rd of June 1992 six of the seven High Court Judges ruled that the : “Meriam People are entitled as against the whole world, to possession, occupation, use and enjoyment of the lands of the Murray Island’s” Quotes taken from Edward Koiki Mabo’s diary DATED 16/04/85, stating : “But kari lawyer gize e natagerda kega Queensland era able kerkar gelar pe - NOLE ABKOREP MERIBA TORRES STRAIT LEGIZEM IKE.
I absolutely support the Rotary Club of Thursday Island’s campaign to increase its membership. As a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Cairns North, I can fully attest to the vital role that Rotary plays in our communities. In the Torres region, this work is life-changing - it helps locals improve their education (and as a result, their employability), encourages healthy mums and children, educates about disease prevention and improves water and sanitation. On a weekly basis, Rotary carries out numerous fundraising sausage sizzles, provides BBQs at community events
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There are still unanswered questions to the TORRENS TITLE - Extinguishing native title under MABO. Two ways - both involve notion that the crown does something inconsistent with the continuity of native title 1. Grant a fee simple - Right to fee simple gives the owner the right to possession 2. Grant a lease - Extinguishing native title if it is one that grants exclusive possession, as such a lease gives the tenant the right to exclusive use of the land One of the High Court Judges in the MABO Case, Justice Frank Brennan SJ stated that : “the grant of any lease would extinguish native title” and the three Judges involved in the case viewed that native title is extinguished by the grant of any lease even if it contains specials clauses allowing continued Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders access. According to the “Manual for trustee” PBC Body - Department of Environment & Resource Management, Part 1. - it states that Trustees could diminish the Torres Strait Islander benefit by, for example, granting inappropriate leases, or granting leases with inappropriate conditions. Part 1.5 Informed responsibility - “COMMUNITY CONSULTATION” - When considering an expression of interest
to grant a lease for over 30 years on Torres Strait Islander DOGIT land that has not been declared non transferable, ‘trustees must explain to the Torres Strait Islander people particularly concerned with the land (which may include traditional land owners who do not live on the DOGIT) the nature, effect and proposed lease. Our trustees (PBC Prescribe Body Corporate) were appointed and are there to ensure that the interest and wellbeing of individual traditional land owners are paramount. They were not appointed to look after their own personal interests but are bound by their own rules and regulation under (ORIC) and all parties involved with the land transfer must be held accountable. The question is “Who gave them permission to lease our Meriam Family Land off to the State Government?” Michael T Passi (above), Meriam Elders Representative, Mer Island. More letters Page 20 >>
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ABLEGLAM MERIBA GEDPE AU ZOGO-ZOGO GED A AU GELAR-GELAR GED NARID, MERBI ARER KER KER LAM. Meriba arer ge urder taba gedge keubu kole bakarki Australiage. Therefore gair Torres Strait legize nole Tabara ged ko lisem waikerare” Meaning “Torres Strait Council should not permit any Islanders to lease any part of these islands. WE MUST INSIST AND DEMAND THAT THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RECOGNISE OUR TRADITIONAL NATIVE TITLE TO THESE ISLANDS. We must not make any attempt to lease our own ancestral land as we have full rights to these lands inherited through our Fathers before us. THE PUBLIC MUST ALSO KEEP AN EYE ON THE ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL. IF THE COUNCIL MAKE ANY MOVE IN FAVOUR OF THE NEW LAND LAW. THE PUBLIC SHOULD DISMISS THE WHOLE COUNCIL. AS THESE ACTIONS ARE AGAINST OUR OWN INTERSETS. E.MABO 16.4.85 As per the DOGIT transfer (Deeds of grant in trust - fee simple) that took place on December 14 2012, when the Queensland Government handed the reserve title of deed to Mer Gedkem Le Corporation (RNTBC) to be the trustee for land for all Meriam People.
and donates to many local charities. Much attention is also directed to the Western Province of PNG. Having travelled in the area, I know first-hand the desperate living situation facing many families. Rotary has done fantastic work to coordinate medical
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supplies to Daru Hospital and Sigabaduru village, provided fuel vouchers and baby formula to needy families without ready access to medical facilities, and contributed financially to the YWAM Medical Ship. Rotary is an integral part of the TSI community and it would be a great pity if it were forced to close. I’d strongly encourage any locals who are thinking about how they can serve their community to contact Ron Humphreys on 0439 767 361- I can promise that
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Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014. Army Chief welcomed to Country
ABOVE: Lt Gen. Morrison presents Cr Stephen a Rising Sun pendant. BELOW: Josephine Naawi being promoted to Lance Corporal by Chief of the Australian Army (CA).
LCPL Jimmy Elia being awarded the OSM BP from CA.
By AARON SMITH CHIEF of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General D.L. Morrison AO, visited Thursday Island April 24 to attend Anzac Day and award members of Sarpeye Regiment service medals. It was the first time an officer of such high ranking had visited the region. After a meet and greet with community leaders at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Lt Gen. Morrison was presented by a wooden carving of a waru by Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen. “The waru depicts the voice and we present this as a thank you for hearing our voice. Your presence here acknowledges our forefathers and gives us confidence of a bright future. “The Australian Defence Force provides a solid pathway for our youth, who are our raw material that you take from the quarry and forge into something worthy,” Cr Stephen said. Lt Gen. Morrison then presented Cr Stephen a rising sun pendant. “This is the emblem of my tribe, a tribe that is a 113 years old, which I acknowledge is only a fraction of time compared with your people,” Lt Gen. Morrison said. The Sarpeye regiment then performed the bow and arrow dance for the Army Chief who then was given a tour of the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.
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ABOVE: Warrant Officer class Two Kapua Gutchen presenting the Chief of Army with a gift from Charlie company, 51st Far North Queensland Regiment, a Sarpeye Dancer’s Drum. BELOW: Cpl Chris Torenbeek being awarded the OSM - BP from CA.
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Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014.
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Day. Organised by the NPA Regional Council Events Team and supported by the My Pathways organisation and NPA College, the two ceremonies proceeded very well and were strongly supported by the NPA communities. Starting with a march
past from the Bakery to the Memorial park the hundred plus marchers representing members from all communities and many community organizations were led by Sergent Robert PoiPoi and members of the Army Reserve and the Australian Army.
The Master of Ceremonies duties were conducted by Miss Leanne Young from the college, Welcome to Country was made by Mr George Williams at the Dawn service, Prayers and Blessings were offered by Father Victor Blanco, Ode to the Fallen was read by Sgt Annie Dufficy and Pastor John Adidi gave the Veterans Address. Between the two services a Gunfire breakfast was provided at the Resort Bamaga and following the morning ceremony the Tavern Bistro provided a luncheon. In the afternoon the Bamaga pool was made available by the council for the community to use free of charge.
Private McFarlane Ibuai raising the flag for the one minute silence.
March through Bamaga in front of the Bamaga community health centre.
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Sergeant Annie Dufficy with NPA College students Dennis PoiPoi and Zida Wasiu.
Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014.
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Quiz questions The Chief of the Army said to the Torres News regarding the Indigenous Recruitment strategy of the armed forces: “We invite people of all colours and nationalities to join the ADF and be part of us for a while.” T h e We l c o m e t o Country was conducted by Gudjl Gudjl from the Gimuy Walybara people of the Yadinji Nation. Gudjl Gudjl said: “It’s great that the ADF is acknowledging tribal people in Country now, because the Navy has already done it and now it is just great to see.” The Chief of the Army attended the ceremonial unveiling in Cairns before travelling on to Thursday Island to attend ANZAC Day ceremonies there.
Philip Bowie, the first Torres Strait Islander to enlist in the Australian Navy, and the Chief of the Army Lieutenant-General David Morrison.
1. True or false: a home for ants is known as a formicarium. 2. What is trepanning: a) making holes in human skulls, b) mining for minerals, or c) a molecular gastronomy cooking technique? 3. What causes an aurora? 4. What colour are gold particles when they are only 10 nanometres across? 5. What is the name of the layer of Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the potentially damaging ultraviolet light from the Sun?
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CHIEF of the Army Lieutenant-General David Morrison AO unveiled a plaque, dedicated to Indigenous service people, at Porton Barracks 51st Battalion in Cairns on April 24. The ceremony was formal recognition for the efforts of all past Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal ex-servicemen and women, who have served their country during times of war and peace, Many current and exservice people were present at the historical ceremony and were pleased to finally have formal recognition of the efforts and sacrifices made by all Indigenous
service people throughout Australia’s history. The ceremony was organised by Warrant Officer Don Bowie of the Army during the last two years, and the plaque is the culmination of his efforts to have the formal recognition for all Indigenous service people current and past. The ceremony was supported by all branches of the Australian Defence Forces, including the Air Force, Navy and Army. Warrant Officer FF Don Taylor, from the Air Force in Canberra, has served with W.O. Bowie for many years and commented: “The contributions of Indigenous recruitment into the Defence Forces over recent years can be largely credited to W.O. Don Bowie’s efforts and work.”
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Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014.
PHOTOS: AARON SMITH
Army Chief’s tribute to Indigenous role in Forces By AARON SMITH DESCRIBING the Torres Strait as the gateway of Australia, Lt Gen. Morrison, Chief of the Australian Army, paid particular acknowledgement to the contribution of Indigenous service men and women. “Sadly, for too long, many Australians were blind to the reality of our history. “The celebrations of our victory in war were blind to the mixed emotions for those who called this land home long before it was called Australia,” Lt Gen. Morrison said.
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Lt Gen. Morrison and Mayor Pedro Stephen lay the first wreaths.
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“On this day we that pay tribute to the soldiers who stormed ashore on a foreign beach, we must also consider that some Australians remembered men from across the world coming here to take their land. “Today I think all have a greater understanding of the significance of this land to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. “Today I wish to pay tribute to the many Indigenous men and women who have served in our armed forces in every war since the formation of the Commonwealth in 1901. “Those first soldiers who fought in WWI, of which a third were killed or wounded. They fought for a nation that did not even fully recognise their rights and status as human beings, let alone citizens. “Yet their love of land
and Country preceded any flag or crown, so they went to war as proud warriors, that made their unselfishness and sacrifice even more remarkable.” Lt Gen. Morrison then mentioned some examples of outstanding service by various Indigenous soldiers, including; Albert Knight, Reg Saunders, Leonard Waters, Charles Mene and Victor Blanco. “All these men were pioneers and role models who were judged by their merits not the colour of their skin. “To me ANZAC is a sort of Dreaming for Australians, of course its a war story, but it is also a moral tale about, love of Country, love of friends and family and the willingness to bear terrible suffering to protect what we love,” he said.
Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day 2014.
PHOTOS: AARON SMITH
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Thursday Island ABOVE LEFT: Catafalque Party is mounted. LEFT: Front row, second from left is Chief of the Army, Lieutenat General David Morrison, AO. Second row, 1st on left Lieutenant Commander Angeneta Googe from the Royal Australian Navy, 2nd from the left Warrant Officer Donald Taylor from the Royal Australian Air Force, 3rd from left Major James Hodge 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment. Lt Gen. Morrison, the highest-ranking thing to do. officer in the Australian Army to ever “It may be helping a friend in need, visit Thursday Island, attended the dawn contributing to a sports team, helping a service at Green Fort Hill before being child with their homework after school shown around the War museum and the when we would rather be relaxing, or Pearling Museum. volunteering at your local church on Major James Hodge, Commanding weekends so our churches may continue Officer of the 51 Battalion, stationed to serve our communities, ANZAC Day on Thursday Island said in his address: and the dawn service remain relevant “The soldiers we commemorate here to the Torres Strait and Australia, by sacrificed their tomorrow for our giving us an example on which to make important life choices and uphold today. “Self sacrifice is putting some else important values for our community. “Lest we forget.” before yourself, it is not always an easy
Sarpeye Club celebrates ANZAC Day
THURSDAY Island’s Sarpeye Club, at the 51 FNQLD Battalion HQ, saw a fun afternoon of Two Up, Crown and Anchor, a slap up lunch provided by the barracks and of course plenty of amber fluid.
ABOVE: FNQLD 51 Battalion with Lt Gen. Morrison AO. FAR LEFT: Warrant Officer McCleod wrangles players in Crown and Anchor. LEFT BELOW: Come in Spinner, Two Up. LEFT: Cookie, Mr Carl Barnes.
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ATTENDANCE REPORT Term 2, Week 1 90% and above Attendance Saibai
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Kubin
100%
Poruma
94%
Stephen
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NAVIGATING YUMI TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE 13-15 May 2014
EVERYDAY COUNTS 2 weeks to go! NAPLAN preparations are well under way in all our campuses in our Years 3,5,7 and 9 classrooms. This year the genre for the writing task is either a narrative or persuasive text. Students have been busy preparing for both genres as well as practicing reading, comprehension and numeracy skills. This preparation will assist our students to achieve their best.
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The 100% Student Attendance Winner for Term 1 is....Nadia Seriat (Year 6) at Badhulgaw Ngurpay Mudh. Nadia has won a Tablet and a collection of Torres Strait Islanders Traditional Stories book. Congratulations to Nadia and all students who achieved 100% in Term 1.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
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Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Lag
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Olandi Bani
Ebithia Paipai
Miguel Bani
Mawai Whap
Obadiah Kris
Tristan Baira
Keith Fell
Fredrick Baira
Anita Hankin
Roseslla Baira
Aretha Bani
Tabitiai Amber
Margaret Amber
Janasie Bani
Aaron Morseu
Sophia Mene
Florina Hankin
Richard Blackman
Elma Abednego
Errol Leon
Athima Nona
Noel Sam (Repu)
Jhavon Baira
Belano Lui
Dwayne Sabatino Samowa Baragud
Gabrielle Bani
Gabrielle Mairu
Rebecca Sailor
Zabowie Nona
Piper Barry
Antonio Majid
Ivy Salee
Shizuko Nona
Leesa Boyd
Joshua Majid
Joyce Samai
Lama Laza
Felecity Charlie
Latisha Majid
Bridget Sambo
Timena Dau (Blanket)
Mikaila Davis
Isa Matthew
Lei-Lani Tabuai
Joseph Tapim
Norah Gagai
Levi Matthew
Anthony Takai
Mary Tapim
Deliah Hooper
Onice Matthew
Sadita Tamwoy
Moses Kaigey
Henry Joseph
Tyrik Matthew
Ann-Aaliyah Tom
Jovawn Bani
Thomas Keenan
Nathan MillsBinjuda
JaubLashae Turner
Warren Sailor
Jacob Khuri
Phillip Miskin
Christen Vestergaard
Raima Kepa (King)
Courtney Kirk
Kahtyjah Mola
Kevin Wasaga
Mary Joe
Angela Laifoo
Melora Mosby
Scott Williams
Ursala Sam
Ronald Laifoo
Jeirome Muckan
Sean Williams
Raydon Akiba
Tarmika Laifoo
Melilta Muhamad Lama Yamashita
Brandan Lawire
Coen Nichollis
Irene Bani
Gaydhoera Elisala
Kadhego Ngurpay Lag by Lindi Chapman, Head of Campus
Term 2 is off to a flying start at Kadhego Ngurpay Lag. We are thrilled to have the BEST attendance in Tagai for term 1, 95.4%. A big Eso to the parents, families, students, teachers and community for making this happen! We had the biggest number of students who attended 100% in term and many who only missed one day. We are so proud! Students in grades 3, 5 and 7 have begun preparations for the upcoming NAPLAN testing later this term. The NAPLAN test focuses on literacy, numeracy and writing and will be carried out over 3 days starting Tuesday 13 May.
Prep students looking at our new garden.
The Indigenous rangers have landed on Saibai and are spending 2 busy days at Kadhego Ngurpay Lag making planter boxes, planting various fruit trees and assisting with the NAIDOC day root crop gardens. Once the fruit trees are well established, classes will be able to harvest fruits to eat during the daily ‘brain break’ time where students are encouraged to eat a healthy snacks. We had two trainee rangers, Lettrell Uta and Raydon Akiba who worked hard at the school and we are looking forward to them coming back to support our program. Thanks Rangers-Tim Hillier, Karl Tabuai and Herbert Warusam.
ANZAC Day Parades across the campuses 24th April, 2014
Kadhego Ngurpay Lag
Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag
The student leaders participated in the ANZAC day ceremony on 25th March. They did a great job. This was a very moving ceremony for the whole island.
Mabuygiw Ngurpay Lag
Vice President for the P&C Mr Johnny Kris Opening Speeches
Above: Laying of the wreaths
Above: Student Leaders and Councillors leading the ANZAC Parade
Wreaths from School and Community
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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 The Checkout - Factory Seconds 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The People’s Supermarket 1:20 Movie: “Irene” (G) 3:00 Movie: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (PG) 5:10 River Cottage: Winter’s On The Way 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise - While investigating a murder on a privately owned island, the team find themselves cut off from the mainland. It’s a race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. 8:30 The Gods of Wheat Street: The Mighty Are Fallen (CC,M,V) - With Odin fighting for his life in hospital, and with the Freeburn home and workshop in danger of repossession, Libby decides it up to her to take care of the business. 9:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: When a gang leader is found dead outside a travelling boxing tent, Phryne’s investigation leads her into the dangerous but thrilling world of fight rigging & tribal payback. 10:30 Accused: Frankie’s Story - After a soldier fails to return fire on the Taliban, his lance corporal orders his systematic victimisation. The bullying reaches the extreme, setting off a series of events that leads to the law courts. 11:50 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Garden Gurus 11:30 Animal Emmergency 12:00 The Middle 12:30 Nine Presents 12:45 Alaska 3:00 Commando 4:00 The Bottom Line 4:30 Reel Action 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 11:40 Movie: “Dolores Claiborne” (Some Coarse L, SV) - A big-city reporter travels to the small town where her mother has been arrested for the murder of an elderly woman that she works for as a maid. Starring Kathy Bates 2:00 Spyforce: The Rolls That Went To War - Part 3 3:00 Who Gets The Last Laugh - Pit’s two comedians against each other in the ultimate prank challenge. Given the same situation and elements with which to work, the guest comedians must dream up the funniest and most outrageous pranks possible, then successfully unleash them on the public. A live audience then determines which comic really got the last laugh. 3:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Extra 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Live Well - Join Olympian Elka Whalan, Author Chloe Maxwell and Women’s Health Editor Felicity Harley and our weekly guest specialists. 1:00 Movie: “Tiger Cruise” Operation Tiger is a U.S. Navy tradition where Sailors’ families embark for a weeklong tour of naval operations to better understand their loved one’s military duties. 3:00 Malibu Country 3:30 Dr Oz 4:30 2014 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 8: Brisbane Vs Essendon Brisbane hosts the Bombers at the Gabba 7:30 2014 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 8: Melbourne Vs Western Bulldogs - The Demons had a rare win against the Bulldogs last year at the venue of this match the MCG. 11:00 TBA 1:30 Desperate Housewives: “Finishing The Hat” 2:30 SPECIAL: The Charm Of Britain Part 1 - Travel the length of Britain and observe the growing independence of its many regions. See a Beatles revival and experience the culture. 3:30 It Is Written Oceania - “Finding Jesus Anywhere - Out Of Prison For Good?” Religious program 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz - The Body Type Diet: Weightloss Solutions For Every Shape
5:00 World News 1:00 San Remo Song Festival 2014 3:00 Made In Hollywood 4:00 Contact - Bruce Gilden: Yakuza - Series explores work from iconic agency Magnum. This episode profiles American photographer, Bruce Gilden’s, work which captured the Japanese mobsters of Yazuka. 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 AGiro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights. 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Jess Mauboy’s Road to Eurovision: This documentary charts ARIA Award winning Jessica Mauboy as she prepares for the biggest performance of her life - The Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. 8:30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 - Jessica Mauboy takes the stage tonight to perform to 180 million viewers across the globe. 10:40 Giro d’Italia - Stage 2: Belfast - Today’s 2nd stage will see the athletes take on the 218km route through Belfast. (Cycling). 1:30 TA Lady’s Guide To Brothels: Investigative journalist Nicky Taylor joins forces with the ladies of the Hampshire Women’s Institute on a journey to find out what makes a best practice brothel, how the laws need to change to create it and whether it’s possible to set up the UK’s first legal brothel. 2:40 Movie: “Gone with the Woman” - A charming exploration of compatibility. Directed by Oscar nominated Petter Naess, this witty and playful romantic comedy uses Amélie type sound, music and colour to create a whimsical tale of love. 4:15 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 4:50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize
6:00 Rage 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 7.30 Qld 11:30 Songs of Praise: Mothering Sunday 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Compass: God In The Lodge: Part 1 2:00 Death In Paradise 3:05 Seriously Singing 4:00 Big Art Ideas 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Dance With The Dead 6:30 Compass: God In The Lodge: Part 2 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: Cassillis 8:30 Inspector George Gently: Blue For Bluebird - Gently and Bacchus go to the Blue Bird Holiday Camp to investigate staff and holidaymakers after the body of one of the entertainers is washed up nearby. 10:00 Joe Maddison’s War - This wartime drama, set in Newcastle in 1939, depicts the story of Joe, a shipyard worker who feels past his prime. Too old to serve in the war, he and a mate enlist in the Home Guard. 11:30 Movie: “Lucky Miles” (M,Coarse Language, Violence) 1:10 Movie: “The Last Days Of Pompeii” (PG) 3:05 Restoration Home: Cassillis 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia 5:30 Best Of Collectors
6:00 Bubble Guppies 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 Easts Tigers v North Devils 4:00 Football: City v Country 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 12:00 Financial Review Sunday 12:30 What Would You Do - Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:30 Spyforce: The Trail - Part 2 - A medical Aid Post on a forward trail in New Guinea is under threat of shelling by Japanese guns. Allied High Command does not believe the Japanese can be so close to Port Moresby, and refuses to allow the Post to be evacuated. 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sophia The First 6:30 Jake and The Neverland Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Guys With Kids - “First Birthday” Chris decides to throw Ernie’s first birthday and Gary and Marny decide to get back in shape and begin a strict kale-only diet, which quickly proves challenging. 12:00 TBA 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 4:00 Better Homes & Gardens - Joh visits the Tasmanian childhood home of Home and Away star Lisa Gormley. 5:30 Great Southeast 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 12:00 Australia’s Endangered Species - Part 1 - Documenting the demise of Australia’s rarest plants and animals, all at risk of extinction. 1:00 Australia’s Endangered Species - Part 2 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Auction Squad - The Squad join forces with a bunch of renovating police who want to help out a colleague in need. 4:00 Dr Oz - Carb Lover’s Diet: Eat 5 Nights Of Carbs To Lose 5 Pounds” Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors. 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 So Frenchy, So Chic 2:00 Speedweek 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Subaru World Of Cycling 5:30 Giro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 Road To The 2014 FIFA World Cup - Italy & Cameroon. 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Eurovision Song Contest 2014 – Grand Final - After the colourful, ‘unique’, and straight out wacky performances from the semi finals, it’s time to find out who will be crowned the 2014 winner of Eurovision! 11:15 Giro d’Italia – Stage 3: Known for its spectacular mountain stages, the 2014 Giro d’Italia will see competitors begin in Belfast, Northern Ireland before heading to the capital Dublin, and then on to Italy, where the race will conclude in Trieste. 1.30 Movie: “Yes Nurse! No Nurse!” - Welcome to nurse Klivia’s Amsterdam rest home where a cheery bunch of elderly eccentrics are spending the autumn of their days. 3:20 Movie: “Vento Di Terra” - Vincenzo is an 18-year-old from a struggling working class family that lives in a sprawling block of flats in a poor suburb of Naples. When Vincenzo’s father dies and his sister leaves Naples to work with an uncle, Vincenzo gets involved with a robbery. 4:50 Adbc Bitesize - A bite-sized morsel of SBS’s history-based quiz program. Hosted by Sam Pang.
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Backyard Science 10:15 Get Into Textiles 10:45 Atoms Of Fire 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Landline 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 Hebburn 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Midsomer Murders 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: Berkshire Brainstrust 6:30 QI: Antidotes & Answers 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 Changi: Private Bill - Prof Bill Dwyer is visited by a young student, who bears a remarkable resemblance to the girl he fell in love with before joining the army. He begins to reminisce with her. 12:35 Movie: “See No Evil” (M,Violence) - A young woman convalescing in a mansion belonging to her uncle is terrorised by a psychopath 2:00 Movie: “Carefree” (G) 3:25 Movie: “Follow The Fleet” (PG) 5.30 Eggheads: Berkshire Brainstrust
6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Big Bounce” (Some V; Coarse 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 TBA 12:00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Ukrain - Tony and friend Zamir Gotta team up for a trip to the former Soviet Republic, the Ukraine. They tour Chernobyl and the radiated ghost town of Pripayat, explore a once top-secret port for Soviet submarines, drink vodka and enjoy green borscht. 12:30 Nitro Circus Live - Moscow - The Nitro Crew travel to Russia for the first time. They attempt Russian Military Special Forces training, learn some traditional dance, and get their butts kicked by a champion female wrestler! 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo - When The Bough Breaks 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: “Point Last Seen” - A tracker searches for a little girl who is lost in the desert, but suffers because her own children were kidnapped by her ex-husband 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 - Oscar tries to confess to the accident when Tamara admits to Oscar that she might be going blind. Things heat up between Hannah and Andy. 7:30 TBA 11:30 Talking Footy 12:30 Parks And Recreation - “Are You Better Off?” Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councillor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call on retired Special Agent Burt Macklin. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons & Daughters - Mitch, desolate after being disowned by Barney as well as Terry, is driven to an alarming course of action. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Surviving A Car Crash 2:00 First Australians - There is No Other Law 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black 5:30 Giro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Mythbusters: Driving This Crazy 8:35 Vikings: Boneless 9:30 RocKwiz - Billy Bragg, Courtney Barnett & Ngaiire 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: It’s A Jungle Down There 12:00 Shorts On Screen - Can I Drive, Daddy? - The countryside is under globalisation. Nothing is like what it used to be, everything is everywhere. M(S,L) 12:35 Movie: “Heartbeat Detector” M (A) - Simon works as psychologist in the human resources department of modern-day petrochemical corporation. 3:05 Movie: “The Sign Of The City” MA (A,N,S) - Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. 4:50 Adbc Bitesize
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Behind The News 10:30 Jung In Europa 10:40 La Mappa Misteriosa 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Midsomer Murders 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum Budget Preview 6:00 Eggheads: The Pensioners 6:30 QI: Arthropods 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Budget 2014: The Treasurer’s Speech 8:00 7:30 Special Edition 8:30 Two Men In China: Beijing 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Writers’ Room: Game Of Thrones 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business: Budget Special 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:30 Movie: “Bringing Up Baby” (G) - Screwball comedy in which a madcap heiress sets her sights on an absent-minded zoologist. 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: 5:30 Eggheads: The Pensioners
6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Adoration” Adult Themes, Some Coarse Language - For his French-class assignment, a high school student weaves his family history in a news story involving terrorism, and goes on to invite an Internet audience in on the resulting controversy 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 TBA 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra - Catch up on all the latest in Hollywood’s current affairs as we find out what the world’s hottest stars have been up to this week. 1:00 Impractical Jokers - Won’t Rogers - Four prank-loving friends compete in extremely awkward social experiments in this hiddencamera series, tricking real life people into falling for their hilarious pranks. Sexual References 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
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6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Agatha” Confronted with the breakdown of her marriage Agatha flees to a remote health spa where she sets in motion a unique form of revenge, while thousands scour the British countryside for some sign of her. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave. 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 Top Gear 8.40 The NRL Footy Show 10:40 Two And A Half Men 11:10 Two And A Half Men 11:40 Rizzoli & Isles - Throw Down The Gauntlet - Jane looks for a way for Maura to meet her biological mother. 12:30 Impractical Jokers 1:00 EXTRA 1:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie - “An American Affair (1997)” Love and political ambition both run afoul when two friends discover they are sleeping with the same man in a bizarre love triangle. 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 - Maddy’s behaviour spirals out of control and Chris has a plan that could win him a second chance with Denny but will it work? John has said goodbye to Gina but struggles to let go. 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 11:30 Defiance: “Everything Is Broken” Earth Alliance Colonel Galen Marsh reveals that he is after the hidden Voltan weapons system. Nolan is searching for Irisa and a doctor to remove the Votan keys inside her but the Earth Republic stops them. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Amanda is horrified when she realises what lengths Mitch may go to if she tries to leave him. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Giro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 My Family Feast - Afghan 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Walking Through History - A walk through Wiltshire from Avebury to Stonehenge takes Tony through Europe’s richest prehistoric landscape. 8:35 One Born Every Minute - What Happened Next? 9:30 The Bridge - Saga and Martin face a complex puzzle. When someone threatens to blow up a chemical plant, it turns out the attack was controlled remotely. 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Giro d’Italia - Stage 5: LIVE AEST 12:55 Movie: “White Material” MAV (V) - French film legend Isabelle Huppert stars as Maria, a wilful French woman refusing to give up her coffee plantation in Africa, where war and racial tensions are threatening to tip the nation into chaos. 3:25 ADbc 4:00 Costa’s Arnhem Land Odyssey Bitesize 4:10 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 4.15 UEFA Europa League - LIVE
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CROSSWORD No. 197
SUDOKU No. 197
Your y Luck
Stars
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Your own morals may be very different from those of your friends. Don’t allow yourself to be influenced too strongly - you must make up your own mind. Romance. Don’t forget that your partner doesn’t share exactly the same interests as you. Meet others to share your activities with.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
Be careful not to be too extravagant! You are not normally a greedy person, but this week it may be much easier to start than to stop. Romance. Some exciting news will be too good to keep to yourself. Make sure that you are not passing on more than you should, however.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
FOR KIDS
You will be getting much more attention than you are used to. Try not to become too egotistical, however, since “pride comes before a fall”. Romance. Your love-life may be in dire need of a change. This is not necessarily bad. It just means that your relationship is evolving.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
Once you have started something, it is difficult to stop you! This momentum will be very valuable this week. Romance. You may have to be less than subtle in fending off an unwanted admirer. This person will not give up unless you tell them directly! Be sure you are heard!
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
A burst of energy will help you to get things done. You will be surprised how much you can achieve when you put your mind to it. Romance. An event which happens in the course of the week could bring back memories from your childhood. Share these stories with your partner.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
Don’t take the credit for everything. Somebody who helped you may need more encouragement than you realise this week. Romance. Some recent advice from your partner may have been misunderstood. Don’t be angry when things don’t turn out as you had expected.
FINDWORD No. 197
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You mustn’t allow yourself to be held back by other people’s negativity. You have plenty to do and need to overcome their scepticism. Stand tall! Romance. Stop comparing your partner to other people. Remind yourself about what it was that attracted you to them in the first place.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A chance meeting later in the week may be less accidental than it seems. They may have been seeking you out for some time. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment. This could bring new endeavours to you and your partner. Are you ready?
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
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MUDDY RIVER
You may soon regret making an impulsive move. Back out, before it is too late! Seek out a more fruitful option instead. Romance. Don’t worry too much if your partner doesn’t seem to be interested in what you’re saying this week. They really are listening, but are multi-tasking as well.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
A surge of energy will help you to push through an important change. Don’t stop trying until you get everything that you need. You deserve it! Romance. You will be a little under the weather at the moment and will not be in the mood for going out. Your partner will cater to your needs.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“Today you are You,
that is truer than true. There is no one alive
SOLUTIONS No. 197
You need to put a few projects on the back burner to make more time for yourself and other interests. Romance. A person who is extremely keen on you may have an unusual way of showing their affection. Unfortunately, you may have to spend a lot of time deciphering their gestures.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
Somebody who wastes your time could cause you to lose your temper. You have a lot to do, and won’t want to be held up. Romance. Your positive mood will help to break down barriers between you and your partner. Keep this momentum going while you improve other aspects.with your expectations.
who is Youer than You.”
Dr. Seuss.
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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body located on Thursday Island. The TSRA is engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the following identified non-ongoing position:
Project Officer Indigenous Protected Areas and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Environmental Management Program APS5 (P/N T01879) *SALARY RANGE $67,836 - $71,933 P/A
*Generous allowances are paid on top of the salary listed above. Allowances include district allowance, leave fare allowance (payable after 12 months of service) and housing subsidy. Superannuation is paid at 15.4% The position provides administrative and project support to the Project Manager (Ranger Policy and Planning) to assist in delivering the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) project. The Project Officer has a key role in effective communication and consultation around the IPA project. This position is restricted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as per the Special Measures provisions outlined in the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Section 8(1), and the Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 1999 at 4.2 (6)(b)(i) and 4.3(3)(b)(i). Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander descent. A merit list may be created. TSRA accommodation is not available for this position, applicants should familiarise themselves with the Thursday Island housing market prior to applying for this position How to apply: • Visit our website at www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Career Opportunities link to apply through the online application system • If you do not have access to the internet please contact the HR Team on (07) 4069 0700 ***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Closing date for applications is cob 9 May 2014. For further information relating to this position please Kelly Flower on (07) 4069 0700 Note: • Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. • All positions with the TSRA are subject to satisfactory character checks, police checks, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications. TSRA is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ and in support of Government policy encourages applications from Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Australians. TSRA embraces Workplace Diversity. Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
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Dalrymple’s prominent place in the State’s history By BRIAN RANDALL GEORGE Elphinstone Dalrymple, as one of the early Police Magistrates at Somerset, has a prominent place in early Queensland and Torres Strait history. After emigrating to Australia in the mid-1850s, he was attracted to North Queensland, leading a number of journeys of exploration through the region, adding much to the accumulated knowledge of the region and its potential. These included exploring and identifying pastoral land which became instrumental in the founding of Bowen in 1861, where he was the first Government Officer in charge. He also served in a similar capacity at Cardwell in 1864. In 1874 he was appointed Police Magistrate at Somerset but soon after developed ill health. Prior to this he had explored Goode, Friday, Hammond and Thursday Islands
Previous recommendations had included the northern end of Hammond Island, by Captain Moresby and the north-west end of Friday Island, by Frank Jardine. In general, Dalrymple was considered a good Police Magistrate and government representative and was well regarded by those who worked with him. This is evidenced in a report to his superiors, written by the Reverend S. McFarlane in August 1874, in which he referred to Dalrymple, saying “… it is a very great mercy that Mr. Dalrymple now occupies the position. He seems a very estimable man, a perfect contrast to his predecessor”.
Shine a Light On our history with the aim of selecting a suitable site to which the establishment at Somerset could be transferred. Dalrymple initially recommended that the Somerset establishment be shifted to a site at the south west corner of Hammond Island however the authorities were not in favour of this. It was to be a later Police Magistrate, Christopher Aplin, who was to put forward at alternative to the proposed Hammond Island site. This came about as a result of a six day inspection tour he undertook to Hammond, Friday and Thursday Islands. Aplin was in favour of Thursday Island because of its considered superiority, in particular in its capacity for the retention and storage of fresh water.
This image shows George Dalrymple, appearing distinguished in this formal studio portrait, taken around the time of his police magistracy at Somerset
Consumers need to be Maths genius to unpick mobile phone plans MOBILE phone customers need the skill of an accountant or maths honours student to properly unpick the detail of telco plans, Deakin University researchers have found. In a series of in-depth interviews, Deakin researchers Associate Professor David Bednall and Professor Michael Polonsky found that consumers: • Only have a limited understanding of data and what common apps used,
• Fear exceeding their call, data or text allowances and as a result buy plans that are larger than they need, • Rarely look closely at the detail in the plan, with some finding them overly complicated and difficult to understand. Instead they chose plans based on numbers of calls and texts, data amounts, pre-history or friends’ advice. “Unit pricing was introduced by
mobile phone companies following the revision of the industry code by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in 2012,” Associate Professor Bednall explained. “But most people normally cannot be bothered or are too busy to go into the detail of the plan on offer,” he said. “Where plans offered unlimited or infinite capacity for some features, unit pricing became irrelevant.”
Consumers had difficulty comparing plans to work out the best value. “Only two of our interviewees, one a maths honours student, the other an accountant, were able to work out what they considered the best value”. “One of them actually entered the figures into a spreadsheet and based on their usage worked out the best value plan”. Consumers were also unclear of
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Racial Discrimination Act should be left well enough alone WITH its plans to amend the Racial Discrimination Act, the Australian Government may well be committing two serious errors: • First is to reform legislation that is working well; • The other, more serious error, is that the changes have the potential to tear at the social fabric of our multicultural society. On the first point, the Australian Government will need to show more compelling evidence than it has so far that the RDA needs amending. It will need to provide practical examples of free speech being curtailed in this country to highlight exactly how the Act is failing citizens. The flow of opinions on talkback radio, print and social media opinions not always based on fact or in good faith - would seem to suggest that freedom of expression is thriving. Rather, as the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Gillian Triggs, has pointed out, Australia does not have a freedom of speech problem - it has a problem with racism. When the Attorney-General George Brandis made his comment that “people have a right to
be bigots”, it’s regrettable that he didn’t add that the Australian Government also had a legal and moral obligation to protect citizens from bigots. Minister Brandis may have been flying the libertarian flag when he made the comment - but without provisos, the remark’s unfortunate effect may be to act as a clarion call for bigots across Australia. Mr Brandis would not need to be reminded of how quickly the mood can change in this country: Pauline Hanson and the 2005 riots at Cronulla stand as testimony of how quickly racial tensions can surface. Mr Brandis and Tony Abbott, as members of the Howard Government, were vocal in their opposition to Hanson so it’s ironic that they could be tilling the ground for people of Hanson’s ilk to come to the fore. SNAICC (Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care) stands alongside the many Indigenous and ethnic groups that have expressed considerable concern and even alarm that the reforms would weaken protection against racist and other forms of vilification in Australia. Importantly, the vast majority
of voters share our concerns, if a recent Fairfax-Nielsen survey is any guide. The poll found 88 per cent of voters believe it should continue to be unlawful to “offend, insult or humiliate” somebody based on their race. Racism in all its forms is harmful to the mental and physical health of those who are the targets, who often come from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the community. Our laws should be sending a clear message that there are certain standards we want to see upheld in our society - standards that reaffirm the ideals of tolerance, respect and diversity - rather than muddying the waters by removing protections. The Attorney-General has argued that the amendments would work to enhance both freedom of speech and protection from vilification. But SNAICC agrees with the majority of commentators who find no basis for this ideal outcome in the proposed changes. SNAICC believes that the balance is skewed too far towards unfettered speech, particularly with the broad “public discussion” exemption the Government has included and the very narrow
definitions of the words “vilify” and “intimidate”. SNAICC knows that in children’s services and schools across the country, most Australians are working to ensure that the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and identity are recognised and celebrated. Our community leaders and educators want to build a society where our next generation can heal from the impacts of racial prejudice and move forward together to embrace the richness of Australia’s cultural diversity. The proposed changes to the RDA threaten to undermine these efforts, exposing our children to a society that permits a vocal minority to make unwarranted comments that vilify them and their cultural groups based on race. All this, when we know that positive cultural identity is critical to the wellbeing of our children. SNAICC agrees with the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples that the proposed reforms
to the RDA are so fundamental, the issue should be made a conscience vote in Parliament. Aboriginal MP Ken Wyatt has expressed his concerns over the draft legislation and there are reports other Government MPs also have doubts. SNAICC is strongly opposed to the Government’s proposed reforms to the RDA. We believe they are unnecessary and have the potential to have a profound and negative impact on public discourse and race relations in this country. Sharron Williams (above) Chairperson, Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
An ANZAC Letter to all Commonwealth Parliamentarians: Time for reflection THE Easter and ANZAC period give us pause for reflection. For the sake of fairness and equity in race and ethnic relations in multicultural Australia, your support in retaining effective provisions of the present law will make an important contribution to social cohesion and national unity. As people of Irish, Jewish, Greek, Italian, Asian and first Australian origins reflect on Senator Brandis’ proposals to change Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, the vast majority would like laws against racial hurt strengthened not weakened.
Racial slurs and discrimination are within the living memory of all and no-one would like to expose future generations to hurt of this nature. The Australian newspaper has recently argued that those opposed to Attorney-General Senator George Brandis are “leftists”. This is ridiculous. The vast majority of Australians are proud of our national reputation for fairness and equity and simply want any hint that this is not the case radically exorcised from our laws, our national debate and our customary practices.
We would like to thank many members of the Liberal and National Party for their courage in stepping up to Senator Brandis on these issues. At the very least, could you please try to make sure that: • A limit be applied to freedom of expression likely to cause serious and profound harm • By speech (adequately defined) expressing or inciting race hate, vilification, intimidation, harassment and discrimination, • As it is for defamation, by truth and fair comment or, as in the present Act, by good faith and reasonableness,
• Judged by the standard of a reasonable person characterised by a just and tolerant viewpoint appropriate to our multicultural society • Taking into account “all the circumstances” of the targeted group. We strongly support the important contribution made by freedom of expression to freedom of thought and the getting of wisdom but, like Benjamin Franklin, we add the important proviso that harm should not be done thereby to the rights of others. In this case, the rights of others include the right to live and work free from the fear of harassment, vilifica-
tion, discrimination and intimidation on the grounds of race or ethnicity. In our opinion, the Bill just does not strike the appropriate balance between these two basic human rights. In celebrating Easter and ANZAC Day, we have had the opportunity to reflect on the great evils that racist hatred can lead to, once let loose. Please do not collaborate in creating what we regard as the bad law embodied in the Exposure Bill. Australians expect better. Bill Moyle, Gerry Moore and Peter Botsman, Shoalhaven
3rd Sunday of Easter: Journey of Faith THERE are national heroes and of Jesus was a shock for his mum, activists from the Torres Strait and Mary, relatives and disciples. But other Indigenous people and white Jesus’s death was to bring salvation people who shared the same fight to his people, to defeat injustices for justice. and give justice and freedom and to One of our national heroes and receive though time true identity with activists who fought for justice for our Heavenly Father. Torres Strait Islanders. It’s a pity he The disciples were in shock, they died and five months later the seven lost their master and their leader. judges of the High Court announced Because Jesus was the only one who his victory. For his wife and family it always debated with the teachers of was very sad as well for his relatives the law, and Pharisees against their unjust rule. and friends. Jesus tried to make the teachers Maybe some more Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginals were all of the law and the Pharisees to in one great shock when they heard understand the injustice. How to serve and care for people that he had passed away. His family and other Torres Strait justly. I suppose disciples in today’s Islanders survived from the shock. They find out that his death was a Gospel were in similar situations. They were in a state of total shock new door of justice defeating the after Jesus’s death, like those two injustice. His death also brought all people disciples going to Emmaius in the to understand how umi could live Gospel. As Jesus joined with the two distogether in our country Australia . He was our national hero, Eddie ciples on the road to Damascus. They were talking about the crucifixion Koiki Mabo. On the first Good Friday, the death of Jesus. Page 20 Torres News 5 - 11 May 2014
They cannot understand how Jesus did not know what was happening in Jerusalem. They asked Jesus to stay with them because it was getting dark. The disciples asked Jesus to say a prayer and bless the food. As he blessed the bread the disciples recognised him. Suddenly life takes on a whole new meaning. They opened their eyes they could not see Jesus. He disappeared. And with understanding they saw a way forward. They turned and went back to Jerusalem. The journey the disciples made can be seen to symbolise the ‘Journey of Faith’ that all of us are on. My Family. Sometimes we will experience darkness and umi think where is God at this time, God is not with us or here to help us. But other times umi look back at what’s been happening there before and umi are able to see clearly where God has been with us, supporting us and guiding us. As Umi come together reading
the Holy Bible, celebrating the Lord’s Supper or Holy Eucharist, the thanksgiving service. Umi seeking spiritual guidance from others, these are all key ways to help us make sense of the journey umi are on, all of us, this Journey of Faith. As Umi prepare to meet the Lord in the breaking of the brad, let us ask for his forgiveness, for the times we have failed to recognise his presence. Let us ask him to walk with us on the journey of life. To open our minds to his way of life in the scriptures. Let us ask him to feed us with the bread of life to strengthen our journey of faith. As Umi come together again to listen to his powerful words and obey his commands to do this in memory of him. Umi hear the Gospel reading today about the two disciples who were on the road to Emmaius. Meet the Lord and recognise him in this very action or in the same
action. As you and I will use the same words today. “When Jesus took bread and blessed it and gave it to them saying this is my body. The two disciples recognised Jesus but before they open their eyes, Jesus disappeared. Their faith was strengthen and return back to Jerusalem to tell the other disciples that they met the Lord be with you. Bishop Saibo Mabo
Once again: Australia is stealing its Indigenous children
By JOHN PILGER from johnpilger.com THE tape is searing. There is the voice of an infant screaming as he is wrenched from his mother, who pleads, “There is nothing wrong with my baby. Why are you doing this to us? I would’ve been hung years ago, wouldn’t I? “Because [as an Australian Aborigine] you’re guilty before you’re found innocent.” The child’s grandmother demands to know why “the stealing of our kids is happening all over again”. A welfare official says, “I’m gunna take him, mate.” This happened to an Aboriginal family in outback New South Wales. It is happening across Australia in a scandalous and largely unrecognised abuse of human rights that evokes the infamous Stolen Generation of the last century. Up to the 1970s, thousands of mixed race children were stolen from their mothers by welfare officials. The children were given to institutions as cheap or slave labour; many were abused. Described by a Chief Protector of Aborigines as “breeding out the colour”, the policy was known as assimilation. It was influenced by the same eugenics movement that inspired the Nazis. In 1997, a landmark report, ‘Bringing Them Home’, disclosed that as many 50,000 children and their mothers had endured “the humiliation, the degradation and
sheer brutality of the act of forced separation . . . the product of the deliberate, calculated policies of the state”. The report called this genocide. Assimilation remains Australian government policy in all but name. Euphemisms such as “reconciliation” and “Stronger Futures” cover similar social engineering and an enduring, insidious racism in the political elite, the bureaucracy and wider Australian society. When in 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised for the Stolen Generation, he added: “I want to be blunt about this. There will be no compensation.” The Sydney Morning Herald congratulated Rudd on a “shrewd manoeuvre” that “cleared away a piece of political wreckage that responds to some of its supporters’ emotional needs, but changes nothing.” Today, the theft of Aboriginal children - including babies taken from the birth table - is now more widespread than at any time during the last century. As of June last year, almost 14,000 Aboriginal children had been “removed”. This is five times the number when ‘Bringing Them Home’ was written. More than a third of all removed children are Aboriginal from 3% of the population. At the present rate, this mass removal of Aboriginal children will result in a stolen generation of more than 3300 children in the Northern Territory alone. Pat (not her real name) is the mother whose anguish was secretly recorded on a phone as four Department of Child Services officials, and six police, descended on her home. On the tape an official claims they have come only for an “assessment”. But two of the police officers, who knew Pat, told her they saw no risk to her child and warned her to “get out of here quick”. Pat fled, cradling her infant, but
NEWS At the present rate, this mass removal of Aboriginal children will result in a stolen generation of more than 3300 children in the Northern Territory alone.
Photo courtesy beforeitsnews.com the one-year-old was eventually seized without her knowing why. The next morning a police officer returned to apologise to her and said her baby should never have been taken away. Pat has no idea where her son is. Once, she was “invited” by officials to bring her children to “neutral” offices to discuss a “care plan”. The doors were locked and officials seized the children, with one of the youngest dragging on a police officer’s gun belt. Many Indigenous mothers are unaware of their legal rights. A secretive Children’s Court has become notorious for rubberstamping removals. Most Aboriginal families live on the edge. Their life expectancy in towns a short flight from Sydney is as low as 37. Dickensian diseases are rife; Australia is the only developed country not to have eradicated trachoma, which blinds Aboriginal children. Pat has both complied with and struggled bravely against a punitive bureaucracy that can remove children on hearsay. She has twice been acquitted of false charges, including “kidnapping” her own children. A psychologist has described her as a capable and good mother. Josie Crawshaw, the former
director of a respected families’ support organisation in Darwin, told me: “In remote areas, officials will go in with a plane in the early hours and fly the child thousands of kilometres from their community. There’ll be no explanation, no support, and the child may be gone forever.” In 2012, the Co-ordinatorGeneral of Remote Services for the Northern Territory, Olga Havnen, was sacked when she revealed that almost $80m was spent on the surveillance and removal of Aboriginal children compared with only $500,000 on supporting the same impoverished families. She told me: “The primary reasons for removing children are welfare issues directly related to poverty and inequality. The impact on families is just horrendous because if they are not reunited within six months, it’s likely they won’t see each other again. If South Africa was doing this, there’d be an international outcry.” She and others with long experience I have interviewed have echoed the Bringing them Home report, which described an official “attitude” in Australia that regarded all Aboriginal people as “morally deficient”. A Department of Families and Community Services spokesman said that the majority of removed
indigenous children in New South Wales were placed with indigenous carers. According to indigenous support networks, this is a smokescreen; it does not mean families and is control by divisiveness that is the bureaucracy’s real achievement. I met a group of Aboriginal grandmothers, all survivors of the first stolen generation, all now with stolen grandchildren. “We live in a state of fear, again,” they said. David Shoebridge, a State Greens MP told me: “The truth is, there is a market among whites for these kids, especially babies.” The New South Wales parliament is soon to debate legislation that introduces forced adoption and “guardianship”. Children under two will be liable - without the mother’s consent - if “removed” for more than six months. For many Aboriginal mothers like Pat, it can take six months merely to make contact with their children. “It’s setting up Aboriginal families to fail,” said Shoebridge. I asked Josie Crawshaw why. “The wilful ignorance in Australia about its first people has now become the kind of intolerance that gets to the point where you can smash an entire group of humanity and there is no fuss.”
Over-representation of Indigenous youth in the justice system By AARON SMITH A NEW report finds Indigenous kids at a much higher risk of being charged by police and have a higher likelihood of becoming chronic, long-term offenders. The report, Young people aged 10-14 in the youth justice system, examines the characteristics of this age group, including patterns of involvement with the youth justice system. It was released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). There is a concern that there is an over-representation in Indigenous youth justice in this age group.
Indigenous young people aged 10-14 were about 6 to 10 times as likely as non-Indigenous young people of the same age to be proceeded against by police during 2010-11, compared with 3 to 5 times as likely among those aged 15-17. It shows that 1,940 young people aged 10-14 experienced youth justice supervision at some time during 2011-12). “Of concern is that Indigenous over-representation in youth justice is greatest at younger ages,’ said AIHW spokesperson Tim Beard. ‘There is some evidence that people who enter the youth justice
system at younger ages are more likely to return to supervision in the future, compared with those who enter at an older age.” This report follows a senate report in June, Value of a justice reinvestment approach to criminal justice in Australia, which highlights Australia’s escalating imprisonment rate and its associated economic and social cost. “We must act now before we lose another generation to the criminal justice system,” Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda said about the senate report. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people
and people experiencing mental illhealth are severely over-represented in our prison system.” Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell said of the senate report: “It is a national shame that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are 15 times more likely to be imprisoned than nonIndigenous adults, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are a staggering 31 times more likely to be in detention than non-Indigenous young people.” The report It examines alternatives to imprisonment such as prevention, early intervention and diversionary measures.
The senate report recommends establishing a trial justice reinvestment program. It also recommends including justice reinvestment targets in Closing the Gap, a strategy to improve the health, education and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “There is a groundswell of support for justice reinvestment that has been building since we raised the idea in the Social Justice Report 2009,” Mr Gooda said. “Justice reinvestment is not a silver bullet but it does offer us the best chance to reorient our system away from imprisonment for nonserious offenders,” Mr Gooda said.
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Eight men’s teams set for Island-of-Origin on Badu Island from July 3 to 5. The carnival will be hosted by Kulpiyam Youth and Sport Corporation. Jermaine Reuben is on the organizing com-
By ALF WILSON TEAMS from seven Torres Strait Islands and the NPA look set to compete in the men’s section of the 2014 Island of Origin Series
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From left: Vimal Shankaran (Secretary), Leroy Pedro (Vice-President), Tammy Collins (Treasurer) and Frank Morseu (President).
TIVA elects a new board By MATILDA LOBAN
THURSDAY Island Volleyball Association has held its Annual Meeting to elect the new committee for 2014.
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The second attempt meeting was held at the Sports & Recreation office in Douglas Street and saw more people come along to give their support and meet the required numbers to make the meeting official. The meeting gave a clear overview of the previous year, outlining the many positive events and activities that the Association has been linked with such as, hosting the 2014 Zenad Kes (Torres Strait) Volleyball Carnival, running the annual ‘All Season’ competition for Open and Mixed divisions, ongoing junior development through Tagai Secondary campus as well as improve relations between Horn Island volleyball community. This year will see a change in leadership, with Matilda Loban no longer continuing her previous role but will continue to happily support the volleyball community. Congratulations to the new executive members of 2014 who were nominated and have taken up their positions with continued enthusiasm: President, Frank Morseu; Vice-President, Leroy Pedro; Treasurer, Tammy Collins; and Secretary, Vimal Shankaran. The Association would like to invite all interested players to start preparing Open or Mixed teams for competition and will provide scrimmage sessions every Thursday from May 8. The official season will commence by May 29. Thursday Island Volleyball Association executives would also like to inform the community that with more sports happening locally, TIVA have chosen to run this year’s season games on Thursday and Friday nights and look forward to creating a fun family atmosphere through laughter and physical activity. Posters advertising the season will be up and around the community, so if you’re keen to get playing please email to get a nomination form from: tivassociation10@ gmail.com Team nominations will close May 16.
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NPA Judo Club - the home of champions
Back Row (from left): Alfie Nona, Samson Jawai (partially obscured), Dan Natusch, Calan Byrnes, Tony Zieth, Coen Sanders, Francis Newman. From Page 23 >>
demonstrated they were a force to be reckoned. Jamani used her Tai Otoshi to great effect, losing only one match to the eventual gold-medal winner. Francis Newman from NPA’s senior girls was almost knocked unconscious in her first game. She lost a very tight battle with the experienced Jun Woodfield - an opponent she has beaten before, but lost the gold medal match to a well timed counter throw. In the Cadet’s division, for girls 15 and under, Francis fought a taller and older opponent, losing the first match and winning the second,
In the U30kg girls (Under 9), NPA Judo Club completed a lockout of the podium, coming first (Harper Barker), second (Jema Sebasio) and third (Leia Elu). The U30kg boys (Under 9) was a strong set of six boys and Stanley Elu was able to win two matches to finish equal second on the podium with two other boys. NPA’s Mace Arnold and Chie Elu finished fourth and were awarded bronze medals. In the junior girls, NPA’s Josie Sebasio and Jamani Elu both
again using her signature O Soto Gari to share the gold medal. Coen Sanders won his two matches in the Senior Boys division, taking out the gold medal. Jack Zieth, in the other senior boys bracket, had his first match against National Champion Toby Sagacio and finished third in his division. In the adults’ divisions, the club was represented by three first-time competitors in Calan Byrnes, Daniel Natusch and Tony Zieth, where Calan earned the silver medal. Tony Zieth was unlucky to be thrown and dislocated his collarbone, forfeiting his next match
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NPA Judo club shows strength in Nth Qld Games NPA Judo Club at the Opening Ceremony.
By XAVIER BARKER Photos by NPA JUDO CLUB THE NPA Judo club performed sol-
idly across the board last month in North Queensland games. which attracted a total of 117 competitors
from 14 clubs. Teams from Cairns, Innisfail, Charters Towers, Mt Isa, Port Douglas,
Malanda, Mackay, Townsville and the NPA all battled it out. NPA’s team of 20 contested all
but six categories (out of 26) and started out very strongly. << Continued Page 23
Thursday Island to host United - Outback trial
By ALF WILSON THURSDAY Island looks certain to host the prestigious Northern United versus Queensland Outback representative rugby league game at the Ken Brown Memorial Oval in July. QRL Northern Division Divisional Manager Scott Nosworthy told the Torres News that the decision was made at a meeting in Brisbane on April 24. The two dates being considered are July 12 or 19 and such a game would be a great boost for the local economy. “We are still finalising details and have to book accommodation and the date will be either 12 or 19 July. It shouldn’t be too difficult to organise a charter flight for players,” Nosworthy told the Torres News on April 29. Nosworthy said that there would be some exciting curtain raisers making it a gala day of rugby league for all Torres Strait Island football fans. Page 24 Torres News
5 - 11 May 2014
“We are looking at having Torres versus Cape York in men’s, women and under 16 games,” he said. Nosworthy said the QRL had a three year commitment to have important games such as this played at remote communities which are rugby league strongholds. “Other venues which were considered for the Outback versus United match were Rockhampton and Mackay. But T.I. is the place it will be held. “Over the next three years places like Palm Island will be considered,” he said. There is every possibility that numerous KRL players from the local Thursday Island-based club competition will be in the Northern United team. It will be picked after the Remote Area Rugby League (RARL) representative challenge at Cairns on June 28 and 29. The KRL will field a side at the RARL Challenge along with Palm Island, Northern Cape, Southern Cape, Bowen and possibly Three
Rivers. Northern Cape will be picked from Cape Cluster sides Weipa Raiders, Weipa Goodline, Napranum Twal, Napranum Natives, Lockhart River and possibly NPA. Southern Zone players will be selected from Coen, Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama and possibly Three Rivers teams region. KRL did not field an RARL side last year being forced to withdraw a week before due to financial considerations. Players for the 2014 KRL Challenge squad will be selected during the first four weekends of local fixtures at the Ken Memorial Oval on Thursday Island on May 17, 24, 31and June 7. Last year Outback defeated NQ United 60-22 as a curtain raiser to an Intrust Super Cup match in Cairns. Outback players will be picked from places like Mount Isa, Doomadgee, C l o n c u r r y, H u g h e n d e n , Richmond, Miles, Augathella, Mitchell, and Ilfracombe.