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IBIS Board, IBIS Ceo Ian Copeland, Retail Manager Bruce Ranga, David Kempton and TSRIC Cr Joel Gaiden with Dauan Island community celebrating the opening of the IBIS store. By AARON SMITH IBIS officially opened three stores on Dauan, Saibai and Mer earlier this month, and the communities celebrated with speeches, sausage sizzles, singing and dancing. The IBIS Board, Member for Cook David
Kempton. the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Affairs, IBIS CEO Ian Copeland and Retail Operations Manager Bruce Ranga all attended the openings as well as inspecting stores on Horn Island, NPA and Erub as part of an on the road Board meeting. The IBIS Board members present were: Chair Ross Rolfe, an experienced company
director and former Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Tom Hannaford, from national transport and logistics company Linfox; Colin Kane, Facilities Operations Manager at Woolworths; Vonda Moar-Malone from Medicare Local; TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela and Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen.
Optimism on new freehold land law By AARON SMITH TORRES Strait community leaders are cautiously optimistic about a new Bill, tabled in the State Parliament on May 8, that will allow for the first time in Queensland Indigenous people to own their own homes
in unconditional freehold. TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela said: “This is a excellent outcome, it’s what our people have been calling on for quite some time now. “We submitted formally to the overall process in terms of creating the Bill as well as made representations directly to government.
“It’s an option or choice that we have never had but have been trying to get into legislation, but now the time is right.” Torres Shire Mayor, Pedro Stephen said he was “cautiously optimistic” about this new Bill. Continued Page 2. >>
Mr Copeland said: “I really wanted the Board to see how things were operating here on the ground in these Outer Island communities, it gives everyone a better idea of the obstacles we are trying to overcome.” A report and photos of the opening of the three stores on Dauan, Saibai and Mer on Pages 10 and 11. >>
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Optimism on new freehold land law << From Page 1 The Bill, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land (Providing Freehold) and other Legislation Amendment, was tabled by Natural Resources and Mines Minister Andrew Powell. David Kempton, Member for Cook and Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, described the bill as “ground breaking.” “This is the most important piece of legislation in the history of indigenous affairs in this State,” he said.
“When passed through Parliament later this year the bill will give the trustee the ability to provide freehold to local indigenous people.” Cr Gela said: “This Bill supports the home aspirations of Indigenous people that have been around for quite some time. Government has finally listened to us. “I am really overwhelmed that the government of the day has enacted on their promises.” The former reserves occupied by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Queensland are being converted to conditional freehold and held by
Cook MP David Kempton with Lockhart River Shire Council Mayor Wayne Butcher, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Peter Guivarra, Northern Peninsula Regional Area Council Mayor Bernard Charlie, Napranum Shire Council Mayor Philemon Mene and Mayor of the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Robert Holness.
community trustees for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. However, without this amendment, there is no mechanism by which people can hold individual title under this process. Mr Kempton said the legislation was a significant opportunity for all Indigenous Queenslanders that came with a lot of responsibility. “The initial grant of freehold will be to an Indigenous person with interest in the land however there will be no impediment to a subsequent transfer to a non-indigenous person. “When this legislation has been passed, each community must make a town plan, to decide which land goes to who, and after that it theirs to do as they wish, they can then sell that land to whoever they want.” “The magic of this is the community decides and is in control of their own land, and this represents the death of paternity, it doesn’t happen in mainstream communities, so it shouldn’t happen here either. “There is some concern the land will sold off, but it is a free market economy and it will sort itself out,” he said. Mr Kempton believes this will represent the first stage of greater autonomy. “Next we need to shift the economy
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TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela, Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen with David Kempton. over, there are a lot of services and infrastructure that we provide that the community could do for it’s self. This is the first step to allowing these communities to becoming more normalised like the rest of society.” Mr Kempton said the legislation would not create freehold but rather provide a mechanism for the community to do adopt it when the timing was right. “I am confident that when this legislation is passed into law later this year it will attract significant attention across the country,” Mr Kempton said. Mr Kempton said he understood there may be some caution with this Bill and that some communities may
never opt into it, while others may do it one house at a time, “it is entirely up to them, but this bill puts the opportunity of home ownership into the basket of tools available to them,” he said. Cr Gela said: “It’s not compulsory, its not mandatory and it may not be acceptable for a lot of our communities, but at least that choice is going to be there for any individual who wants to enter the realm of achieving the great Australian dream of owning their own home and establish their own businesses.” The Bill will be returned to the house after it goes to committee in August and will be voted on and passed into law before September.
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Q & A with region’s health CEO By AARON SMITH ACTING CEO of the Torres Strait and NPA Hospital & Health Service Philip Davies (right) spoke with Torres News about what Queensland Health is doing to improve the region’s dental service, when the dialysis will be available at the new Community Wellness Centre and what the new amalgamated board means to patients.
DENTAL SERVICES “We have to start lifting of game on the Outer Islands.” Earlier this month an independent dental consultant reviewed the regions short-comings in dental services, he has been instructed to “pull no punches,” Mr Davies said. When will the report be ready? Being realistic, the report outlying the condition of dental services will not be ready until mid-June, in particular the biggest issues are around the standards of sterilisation as the rules became more stringent since 2012, and unfortunately that’s an area that quite rightly we can’t cut corners. We’re not prepared to do second best, we have to comply to the State’s standard. When will the Outer Island start getting dental services? “It is hard to say without seeing the report, but I imagine things will start moving on this soon after the amalgamation on July 1, this will probably be a job that lands on the desk of the new Board and CEO. But at least we will know by then where we stand. I imagine the report will come up with a pretty extensive to do list and it’s going to be a case of picking it off, step by step. Dr Neller who did the inspection of the dental service in the Torres Strait made it quite clear
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that we do need to get moving on this and start getting services to the Outer Islands as soon as possible. The report will highlight the immediate priorities, which is a mixture of where the need is greatest and where the solution is easiest, as we want to try and pick off those areas where we can have a impact sooner rather than later first, rather than holding everything up for the really tricky issues. There is much more to this than just filling teeth and pulling teeth out. We really need to stress the importance of prevention, with good dental hygiene, education and parents making sure kids take care of their teeth. We need to recognise that there is two sides to this story, that is the prevention and the treatment and we need to work on both.
in the worst case scenario, but hopefully sooner. I’m always nervous about giving concrete dates, you never know what may happen in the way of delays, a thousand and one things can happen, but I’ve got no reason to doubt that we will have dialysis services by the end of this calendar year.
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The Chair and the board have been selected and are about to appoint the CEO and that is with the Minister to sign off on.
When will the CWC start offer patients dialysis? The management team met last week to look at the planned model of care, or the instruction book of how the renal centre service will run, and that will be the key to getting all the equipment in place. We will then be on track to start delivering dialysis services on Thursday Island, I expect by no later than the end of the year
Will there be any issues with getting appropriate medical staff to run the dialysis? I don’t expect there to be any staffing issues, dialysis is fundamentally all about the equipment. HEALTH BOARD AMALGAMATION “The Board is almost a nonevent in the turns of service delivery.”
How will the new Amalgamated Board impact services in the region? The Board is almost a non-event in the turns of service delivery. Life goes on in the clinics and the hospital,its really just the executive level management that will deal with it, doctors and nurses will still attend to patients as before, it will be business as usual.
THE Cape York Infrastructure Package Taskforce announced how it will spent the $210 million earlier this month, and the Torres Strait stands to benefit, but it will take five to 10 years to complete. announced in January by then acting With upgrading and completion of Prime Minister Warren Truss, aims to the 570 km Peninsula Developmental upgrade transport networks in Cape Rd (PDR), which will finally join the York in the hope it boosts social and NPA and Cairns, the region stands to economic development in the region benefit in the short term from jobs as well as infrastructure by creating in the region and in the long term by opportunities of future tourism, mining dramatically reducing freight costs and and agriculture ventures. It is also hence the cost of living. expected to significantly reduce cost Stage one is due to commence next of living in the NPA and Torres Strait year. by dramatically reducing freight costs. Regional Development Australia Continued Page 4. >> Our suppliers will be here so come get yourse Far North and Torres Strait chairman Dr Allan Thursday Dale said: “Improving Island Servicing the the PDR is one of the Torres Strait & Outer Islands most-important things for the Straits because it will radically start reducing freight costs and increase and improve access to the NPA and back down to Cairns. “It will mean people will have more options.”. 91 Douglas Street • Ph: 4069 1548 The funding deal,
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I would of thought that now that Toll is up here that there would be some level of competition between the two, which would assist, but we will be analysing all this. “It’s not just here, its the same around Mount Isa and the middle of the Pilbara, they all have similar challenges, so we need to look at this on a regional basis across all of Northern Australia and the Torres Strait has to be looked at the same level of remoteness as these other small remote communities.” Senator Sue Boyce who is on the committee and had a longstanding interest in the Torres Strait
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• Two, focus the money purely on the PDR, or; • Three, to put it into the PDR as well as some additional supportive infrastructure off the PDR and into communities. It was the last option that was agreed upon. “The original plan was leaning more towards infrastructure with little thought to economic and social development, so there was a scope to rethink a bit about the
community as a whole and what would be the best outcomes,” Dr Dale said. “The thought was that it was important to get a good start on there PDR but also those critical pieces of community infrastructure as well, like access roads to Mapoon, Aurukun and Bamaga. Dr Dale said Siesa Wharf is one of the things that will be considered as part of the auxiliary
infrastructures, to be developed. It is a five to 10 year project aimed at starting next year, but there will also be some ‘quick winds’ projects to fix existing parts of PDR to get things flowing better immediately. Dr Dale expects tourism as well as agriculture and mining opportunities to be opened up by this project. “The job to do right
now is work quite quickly on the business case and the Quick Winds Investments and over the next six months we will be working on the bigger package of things, and that’s where we will access those critical pieces of infrastructure such as Bamaga access roads and Siesa Wharf all which has be done by December. “We are focussed on using these dollars to grow thee pie, by linking
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A GROUP of 14 Torres Strait Island Police Support Officers are currently in Brisbane to receive specialised training. Assistant Commissioner Paul Stewart joined them at Queensland Police Headquarters last week. Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack
Dempsey MP said that the QPS has more than 160 Police Liaison Officers and 52 Cross Cultural Liaison Officers working everyday. “The Queensland Police Service’s Cultural Support Unit is a dedicated team which works each day to provide information and training to front-line officers to better deliver police services
to the diverse communities of Queensland,” Mr Dempsey said. “The role of police officer is like no other, so we have to prepare our officers like none other and that is why we’re committed to better support and training for officers working with multicultural communities,” Mr Dempsey said.
Man on assault charge Heart disease deaths fall, dementia rising POLICE have charged a 24 year-old-man with assault following an incident on Thursday Island last Wednesday night. Officers responded to a neighbourhood dispute on Dans Road shortly before 9pm where a large group of males were involved in a verbal dispute. The incident then escalated after the 24-year-old struck another man. Police officers intervened in the incident and the male was taken into custody and charged with common assault. He is scheduled to appear in the Thursday Island Magistrate court later this month.
DEATHS from heart disease have fallen steadily since 2003, while deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease continue to increase. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, with 20,046 deaths in 2012, however this has fallen steadily since 2003. Heart disease accounted for 14 per cent of all deaths in 2012, compared to 19 per cent of all deaths in 2003. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the third leading
cause of death, accounting for 10,369 or seven per cent of all deaths in 2012, with 95 per cent of those occurring in people aged 75 or over. For women, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has overtaken cerebrovascular diseases as the second leading cause of death in 2012, while breast cancer remained the sixth mostcommon cause of death. For men, lung cancer remains the second leading cause of death.
NEWS MINISTER of Border Protection Scott Morrison recently visited the Torres Strait where he made fanciful claims of Bikies on Boats colluding
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What sparked this change of heart is the knowledge that travelling illegally between PNG and Australia is very easy. A simple banana boat ride from Daru or Merauke across to Thursday Island and onwards will do the trick. One wonders whether this was what Immigration Minister Scott Morrison was checking out on his recent overfly of the Torres Strait. His professed reason of seeing for himself the route where drugs and guns pass back and forth hardly seems plausible given the existence of the trade and the lack of interest in stopping it shown by both Australian
much good because the Torres Strait is such a vast area with so many places to hide that nothing short of massive expenditure on security measures will do. One unfortunate spin-off will be that, for legitimate travellers between PNG and Australia, it will become even harder to secure a visa. The difficulty of obtaining visas to enter Australia has been a sore point for many years in PNG. Many Papua New Guineans have legitimate reasons for visiting Australia. Very soon it is likely to become much harder. As for off-shore processing, well, it was an interesting, if inhumane, experiment but, as they say, where there is a will there is a way.
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FOLLOWING the riots at the regional processing centre on Manus Island in February many asylum seekers who had been exposed to the brutality of both the PNG police and local G4S staff decided they would prefer to go back to their own country rather than be resettled in Papua New Guinea. So far so good for the deterrence strategy of the Australian and Papua New Guinean governments. However, given time to reflect on their position, many of the asylum seekers have changed their minds and have decided that PNG might be a viable option after all.
and PNG governments over the last 30 years. It is beyond doubt that there will be many eager skippers in PNG and West Papua prepared to run asylum seekers through the islands for a price. They already have the routes and means in place and are expert at avoiding the pesky Australian patrol boats. Add to this is the fact that the middlemen are already in place. Indeed, once the flow starts, it won’t take long before the people smugglers in Indonesia, not to mention incoming asylum seekers, realise the convenience of the route. Once that happens, there will be a hullabaloo about tightening up border security between PNG and Australia. Not that it will do
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By ADRIAN DAVIDSON A GROUP of 12 local Torres Strait Islanders left the warmth of Torres Strait for the colder climates of Launceston, Tasmania, last week. The Torres Strait Islanders were recently selected to take part in the next evolution of training delivered under the Torres Strait Maritime Pathways Project (TSMPP), an initiative supported by the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Economic Development Program. The Certificate III in Fishing Operations exists to provide specialised Seafood Industry Training for students who wish to undertake roles either owning or operating primary fishing vessels or in onshore support industries such as freezer and/transport facilities. It also includes Nationally Accredited Instruction in handling, packaging, sale and distribution of seafood products, as well as Certificate III level planning and business units with a focus on the seafood industry. The course is being conducted at the Australian Maritime College on Campus at University of Tasmania in
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most islands and the NPA, culminating in a free community concert on Thursday Island. There will be much more to come on this in the coming months.
Torres Strait Tropical Disease Research to get slice of $25m. THE Federal Government will contribute an additional $42 million to the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) based at James Cook University, matching the Queensland Government’s funding commitment. Over $25 million of that will enable the expansion and consolidation of planned activities developing tropical health research and training facilities, JCU Townsville, Cairns and Torres Strait. The research facility will focus on research and training in virology, disease and vector control, and development of new treatments and vaccines for tropical disease locations. Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said: “The delivery of this funding is great news for the people of Cairns and the Torres Strait because it will support research in virology and disease control as well as helping develop new treatments and vaccines for
tropical diseases.” “Cairns and the Torres Strait will receive a share of the $25 million that will fund not only a new building and laboratories, but will also enable extra research staff to come on board. Our region will have a new, world-class research capability.” Minister for Education Christopher Pyne said: “The tropical region, which includes Northern Australia, accounts for more than 40 per cent of the world’s population. This is projected to rise to 50 per cent by 2050.” In addition to the $25.5 million for the Tropical Health Research and Training facility, the Australian Government’s $42 million commitment includes: • $10 million to fund a Translational Research Centre at JCU Townsville. • $5 million to fund Network and general operating activities. • $1.5 million to fund an Occupational Health Research Centre in Mackay.
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Third Tuesday of the month. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am. Every Monday: Diabetes Clinic, Community Wellness Centre 9am - 4pm. Every Tuesday: Renal Clinic 9am - 4pm and Adult Health Checks 8:30am - 4:30pm. Every Wednesday: Adult Health Checks 8:30am 4:30pm. Every Wednesday: Bingo at the TI Bowls Club. Every Thursday: Renal Clinic 9am - 4pm and Adult Health Checks 8:30am - 4:30pm. Every Thursday: TI Bowls Club Social Games from 6pm.
MAY
Mon 19 - Tue 20. Eyedentity Optical visiting Warraber island. Phone 4033 7575. Wed 21. Peter Dee plays at The Grand Hotel. Thu 22. TIVA Scrimmage games start. Mon 26. National Sorry Day. Mon 26 - Wed 28. Eyedentity Optical visiting Murray Island. Phone 4033 7575. Tues 27. National Reconciliation Week begins. Thu 29. TIVA season starts. Thu 29 - Fri 30. Eyedentity Optical visiting Darnley Island. Phone 4033 7575. Sat 31. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.
JUNE
Mon 2 - Tue 3. Eyedentity Optical visiting Yorke Island. Phone 4033 7575. Tues 3. Mabo Day. Wed 4 - Thu 5. Eyedentity Optical visiting Yam Island. Phone 4033 7575. 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.
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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OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR Email: editor@torresnews.comau Fax: 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248) THE LOSERS Sick people - new $7 co-payment to see a doctor; Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment increased for medicines over $42.70; states and territories authorised to charge
WINNERS Business - company tax cut by 1.5 per cent to 28.5 per cent for 800,000 businesses. Medical research - $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund created. Background and information courtesy thenewdaily.com.au Universities - can set own tuition fee for GP-type emergency department visits. fees from 2016. Families - assistance rates frozen for two years; freeze on thresholds for private health Private colleges and TAFEs - govinsurance rebate; Family Tax Benefit B threshold capped at $100,000 income and limited ernment to provide grants to students to families where youngest child under six years of age. doing diploma and sub-bachelor Pensioners - retirement age to increase to 70 by 2035; pension increases slowed by courses. indexing to inflation instead of wages. Apprentices - Trade Support Loans High-income earners - people on $180,000 plus paying additional 2 per cent income up to $20,000 over four year apprentax for three years. ticeship (replaces tools allowance). Unemployed people - under 25s to get Youth Allowance, not Newstart; under 30s face Older workers - $10,000 payment six month wait for benefits and must work for the dole. for companies employing over-50s Retirees - Untaxed super income included in test for new recipients of Seniors Health who have been on unemployment Card, and annual seniors supplement abolished from July 1 2014. benefits for six months. Motorists - increase in petrol excise and indexation reintroduced to raise $2.2 billion Infrastructure programs - $11.6 over four years. billion infrastructure growth package. Public service - 16,500 job cuts in next three years. Mothers - paid parental leave Science - Cuts totaling $147 million over four years at CSIRO, Australian Nuclear scheme from July 2015, albeit reduced Science and Technology Organisation and Australian Institute of Marine Science loses. to $100,000 income cap. Politicians, senior pub servants - one-year pay freeze, gold pass wound back then Miners - abolishing the mining tax abolished.
A Budget to enshrine inequality GOVERNMENTS have always included in their budgets a ‘we’re serious’ clause. It doesn’t address the real problems of the economy, saves relatively little money, but it is a symbol of the government’s fierce determination to fix the economy. It has normally been directed at the vices of the underclass. Once it took the form of increasing the tax on booze and cigarettes, the working man’s weaknesses. Nowadays governments slash spending on the disadvantaged. And so it is in the latest Budget. This change from demonising things to demonising people deserves reflection. The decision to make an example of welfare recipients in the Budget was clearly taken before the appointment of the Audit Commission. The enquiry into welfare had been announced as a way of reducing unsustainable expenditure. Yet the growth in expenditure on welfare has in fact been relatively modest compared with other areas of government. The decision had to do with politics and ideology, not with economic need. The impact on disadvantaged young people will be particularly harsh, particularly on those who have no safe home. Their income support will be unreliable, their access to appropriate education
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more difficult, and health care more costly. The cuts to education and health will also affect the services provided by the states The practice of further disadvantaging the already disadvantaged reflects growing inequality between the more affluent and the disadvantaged members of society. Although a common response to discussions of inequality is to decry the ‘politics of envy’, the effects of growing inequality are real and corrosive in society. Government ministers and the heads of the public service are relatively affluent. They mix with and consult others who are notably affluent. Neither affluence nor consorting, of course, is a moral fault. But the style in which we live and the people with whom we live and speak shape our imagination, the way we instinctively see the world. And what matters to those with whom we mix and what they take for granted will also matter more to us. We come to share their view of the world. In an unequal society in which politicians and senior bureaucrats are relatively affluent they are likely to share with their conversation partners a working vision whose effect will be to entrench and deepen privilege. They will accept the gods of economic growth, competition and the market as
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inescapable, if not totally benign, and define the public good in terms of economic growth without asking whom it benefits. They will also instinctively accept the division of society into winners and losers, and so believe that losers are responsible for their own weakness, and are morally at fault. This makes it natural to dismiss financial support for the disadvantaged as part of a decent society, and so to redefine it as a reward for jumping through a number of humiliating hoops. It also makes it harder to see that disadvantage often means you can’t jump. Shared affluence leads to a failure of the imagination. Inequality also makes it more likely that disadvantaged people will be used for target practice. When economic liberalism rules it is easy to make those who cannot compete scapegoats to deflect public anger from the deficiencies of the government. Shared affluence means that this can be done with an untroubled conscience. So if the government becomes unpopular we may expect attacks on asylum seekers, the unemployed, youth with disabilities Indigenous Australians and all the usual suspects. Inequality of wealth and power tend to perpetuate themselves and to become more deeply routed in society. The narrowing of the
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political imagination is reinforced by practices like cash for access, in which the economically powerful and the politically powerful are brought together to further their individual interests. The voice of the poor or of the common good will not be heard in that land. So inequality makes it easy for governments to identify the common good with the interests of the affluent and so to serve their interests. In the Budget the financial restrictions placed on regulatory agencies and the abolition of many statutory bodies will certainly make it easier for wealthy developers to circumvent regulations and to enrich themselves without respect for the environment or social needs of the nation. Australia will survive this Budget. But it will survive as a more divided nation with less sense of mutual responsibility. And the enshrinement of inequality will further exacerbate the disillusion with democracy characteristic of so many Western nations. Democracy rests on the acknowledgment of the unique and equal value of each citizen. The culture of inequality corrodes that belief. * EUREKA STREET is published by Jesuit Communications Australia at www.eurekastreet. com.au.
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Torres Strait slugged with cost-of-living rises THE Abbott Government has delivered a budget that is packed full of broken promises and one that will really hit the pockets of Torres Strait Islanders. Tony Abbott and Warren Entsch have left the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area behind with their first budget. Locals are already paying some of the highest prices in the country and now they’re facing another hit to their household budget every time they fill up the car or boat with the government’s increase in petrol tax. This is despite the Prime Minister promising no new taxes. The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is also set to have their funding cut. The budget revealed a $3.5 million cut the TSRA’s budget. When asked in the Senate on Wednesday last week about which TSRA programs and services would be affected by the cut, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator
Nigel Scullion said the cut would make no difference to Torres Strait Islanders. Question: Why is the Prime Minister’s department cutting $3.5 million from the Torres Strait Regional Authority over the next four years, and what programs and services for Torres Strait Islanders will be cut? Answer from Scullion: . . . we are able to make that without actually having any impact on the ground.” I find Senator Scullion’s claim that a multi-million dollar cut will have zero impact on the ground very difficult to believe. It is a harsh cut to the Torres Strait Regional Authority that will make their jobs of delivering services very difficult. It is just so twisted that families and pensioners and organisations like the TSRA struggle while Tony Abbott pays for millionaires to have a baby. This follows a concerning recommendation in the Abbott
Government’s devastating Commission of Audit which calls for the local authority to be reviewed “with a view to merging, abolishing or transferring” it. Local councils in the region have not escaped the razor gang with nearly $1 billion cut to local government grants. This will mean less funding for local roads, boat ramps, sewerage and water projects for all our local councils. The budget also revealed cuts of more than $500 million from programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes severe cuts to Indigenous health of $165 million. Such significant and deep cuts to Indigenous support will only undermine the work that has been done to Close the Gap. Tony Abbott and Warren Entsch have delivered an unfair and cruel budget for the Torres Strait and NPA. Senator Jan McLucas
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Indigenous ‘to suffer’ with Medicare levy ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander people should be exempt from any health co-payments to prevent any backward steps in Aboriginal health, says the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). NACCHO Chair Justin Mohamed (right) said the introduction of co-payments for basic health care such as GP visits and medicines, as recommended by the Commission of Audit, would increase barriers for many Aboriginal people to look after their own health. “Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health remains one of Australia’s biggest challenges,” Mr Mohamed said. “Increasing barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking appropriate health care will only increase this challenge.
“We need initiatives that will encourage Aboriginal people to seek medical attention and seek it early, not make it even harder for them to get the care they need.” Mr Mohamed said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders often had a range of complex health issues so even a low co-payment charge could make health care unaffordable for many.
INDIGENOUS FUNDING 150 program areas cut down to five - employment and land, education, health and safety, culture and remote strategies. Rationalisation to save $534.4 million over five years. School truancy officer program in 74 schools at a cost of $18 million. Labor’s Stronger Futures program in NT to be revised. $54.1 million over four years for extra police in remote communities. Indigenous teenage sexual health programs to receive $25.9 million next financial year.
“For people who only visit their GP once a year a small co-payment is likely to be manageable,” Mr Mohamed said. “However for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with more complex health needs even a $5 charge for each visit would add up very quickly. “A large Indigenous family could be out of pocket hundreds of dollars after just a few GP visits. “This would put basic health care out of reach and be detrimental to the health of many Aboriginal people. “I urge the government to carefully consider the implications before implementing this recommendation and to ensure any decision is not going to mean a backward step for the health of Aboriginal people.” MEDICARE
HOW YOU’LL PAY MORE FOR HEALTHCARE $7 co-payment for GP visits and out-ofhospital pathology and imaging services. Capped at 10 visits or $70 for concessional card holders and children. $5 increase in cost of PBS medicines. Concession card holders will only have to pay an additional 80 cents. PBS safety net will also be increased to $1597.80 a year.
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wind back its contribution to degree costs by one-fifth from 2016. Australian National University policy impact director, and HECS creator, Bruce Chapman told Fairfax media “fees will go up and they will go up quite significantly”. Real interest of up to six per cent will also be applied to loans for the first time.
Professor Chapman said this was “unfair” and would hit students who drop out of university and work in low-paying jobs, and women who take time out to have children. Graduates will have to start repaying the loans once they earn $50,638 from mid-2016, almost $700 less than now.
Walk in clinics are now available in Thursday Island, Badu and Bamaga.
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University degrees will now cost $120,000 THE creator of the HECS student loan scheme has warned university degrees will cost up to three times as much, leaving students with $120,000-plus loans, under the deregulated system proposed in Tuesday’s budget. Under budget measures, universities will have the power to set their own fees and the government will
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PHOTOS: AARON SMITH
IBIS STORES GALA OPENINGS
TSIRC Councillor for Dauan Joel Gaiden said at the store opening: “IBIS is for the benefit of everyone and I wish to thank them for providing us with fresh produce and regular delivery.” Dauan PBC Director Colin Maka
said: “We are very privileged to have this service in our community.” IBIS Chair, Ross Rolfe said: “IBIS has a long and proud tradition in the Torres Strait stretching back more than a 100
DAUAN years and this is another example of that.” Cr Fred Gela said: “Yumi know what the gaps are in our communi-
ties and fresh, healthy produce is one of the ways we can close them. “People living in urban and metropolitan areas take for granted the numerous choices they have daily, but now with Ibis you have a one stop shop where you also have
TOP LEFT: Dauan Island Dancers. TOP RIGHT: David Kempton with Dauan Elder Getty Bigie. TOP INSET: Dauan Island Dancers. ABOVE LEFT: Dauan Island Dancers. ABOVE CENTRE: MC David Elisala. ABOVE RIGHTl Cr Pedro Stephen and IBIS Chair Ross Rolfe unveil plaque. RIGHT: TSIRC Cr Joel Gaiden. LEFT: Dauan Island PBC Director Colin Maka. DESPITE that Sorry Business was occurring on Saibai, the grieving family graciously allowed the store opening to continue as they saw it as
important to the community. A minute’s silence was observed out of respect. Also a plaque was unveiled recognizing the work of the
SAIBAI
Late John Turner in the community. David Kempton said:
LEFT: David Kempton and Fr Enosa cut the ribbon. ABOVE LEFT: Fr Christian Enosa makes the blessing. ABOVE RIGHT: MC Soloman Aniba. TOP RIGHT: Snag Chef: Gem Gigiba. RIGHT: The opening of the Saibai store. Page 10 Torres News
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“These store show how a partnership can work between business and the community, and it is a sign of the future.”
choices. It is important that this business is sustainable and supported by community, as we can’t forever and a day go to the government with cup in hand.”
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IBIS STORES GALA OPENINGS
VISITING Mer was particularly poignant for IBIS Board member Cr Pedro Stephen, who hadn’t visited his homeland Country since the 1980’s, and at the store opening he had the opportunity to meet with his sister Lency Tapim.
Elder Alo Tapim said at the opening: “This store is a place where we can all come together, all families where we can live and move on and yumi become one people.” Mer PBC Chair Doug Passi described the opens and downs of
MER IBIS’s history as being represented in the ‘wave’ pattern of the Ibis logo. “We don’t know what the pattern means, but to us it is a wave,
representing the ups and downs of life and finding solutions to life’s problems, which Ibis has done.” IBIS CEO Ian Copeland then explained: “I really like that definition, but actually a lot of thought went into the rebranding of our logo.
The three colours, the colours of the Torres Strait flag represent the ocean, the land and the sky, and where Islanders have one foot in the ocean and the other on the land.”
Cr Pedro Stephen looks at Mer for the first time since the 1980’s ABOVE LEFT: Cr Pedro Stephen with his sister Lency Tapim. CENTRE: MC Aven Noah. ABOVE RIGHT: Cutting of the ribbon. LEFT: Elder Alo Tapim. LEFT BELOW: Fr John Noah does an opening prayer. BELOW: Cr William Akee, Council District 15.
Ms Cloudy and Ms Mabo.
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ATTENDANCE REPORT
The YUMI WAY Our Way The Right Way The Only Way
Term 2, Week 3 90% and above Attendance Badu
95%
Iama
95%
Kadhego
91%
Kubin
90%
Mabuiag
92%
Malu Kiyay
97%
Masig
91%
Mer
91%
Poruma
92%
St Paul’s
90%
Stephen
90%
Warraber
94%
Waybeni Koey
90%
NAVIGATING YUMI TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
Nationally Consistent Data Collection Schools across Australia are taking part in the new Nationally Consistent Data Collection (NCDC) on school students with additional needs. From 2015, this information will be collected in every school across Australia, every year. The information collected will enable the Australian government to better target support and resources to benefit students with disability. Any action taken to help a student with a disability and to have the same opportunities for an education as other students is recorded as an adjustment. Schools, students and/or their parent/carer will continue to talk to each other about making reasonable adjustments as part of their important partnership to support all students. If you would like more information about Nationally Consistent Data Collection (NCDC) you can talk to someone at your school or ask for a parent fact sheet.
EVERYDAY COUNTS
Biggest Morning teA Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is an opportunity for friends, family or workmates to come
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together, share a cuppa and some delicious food, whilst helping those affected by cancer. While the official date for the next Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is on Thursday 22nd May, events can be held any time during May or June.
National Walk Safely to School Day Friday 23rd May Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.
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rub Erwer Uteb students have worked in conjunction with the Erub Arts Community on the Kids on Tour Art Project. Local artists Emma Gela, Racy Pitt, Ella Savage & Alma Sailor came up to the school every day and worked in every classroom to help our students produce some wonderful examples of art based on ‘Cai Guo-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth’ on show at GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) in Brisbane. Different aspects of the environment were created using paper, wood and other art materials. At parade on Friday, the completed art works were put on show. There were hand-made bridges using thin sticks and, cut out animals that were assembled and coloured. The art display was very popular and a big eso to Di the Arts Centre Manager and her team. by Janet Purje Head of Campus
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Above: Pre Prep also showed their appreciation for all things art
Poruma Star Performers
by Tim McKee, Acting Head of Campus
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oruma Campus has a program in place to reward students who regularly demonstrate the school and college values. On Friday parades students are presented with certificates, gift vouchers and awards in recognition of their efforts during the week. Every week one student from each class receives a Student of the Week award. This comes with a tuckshop voucher and certificate of achievement. Their photograph is also displayed for the next week on the school noticeboard.
Week 2
Award Winners (Left): Salome David, Tyra-Von Mosby-Billy, Harmony Fauid, Marshall Pearson, Samuel David, Jack Junior Billy, Murray Pearson (proud parent), and Patterson Asai.
Punctuality and attendance are also rewarded each week on Poruma with students who are at school on time each day receiving a ticket that puts them into the Friday class draw. A winner from each class is drawn from the barrel on Fridays and they receive a prize from the prize box.
Week 3 Students of the Week (Left): Tia Mckee (Prep), Samuel David ( Year 4-7), and Joshua Bonner (Year 1-3)
Students who attend regularly, on time and in uniform also gain points towards the Family of the Month Award. A $30 Ibis voucher is presented to the family who sets the benchmark for these three key areas over the course of the month.
Strong Sager Wind Strong Education
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ager wind has recently blown a wave of change over Kubin community, while Kubin Campus remains committed to “Staying the Course”. Kubin Campus has been celebrating many educational successes; these include 95% recent weekly attendance, better reading results than ever and most importantly a campus culture which is supportive and proactive. In 2013, Zothany Joe was the first student at Kubin Campus to achieve the Tagai College benchmark for reading. In 2014 we have 8 students who are predicted to meet the benchmark or exceed the benchmark. This is a huge improvement and can be credited to a dedicated staff, dedicated parents and students who love reading. Students are extremely busy and are consumed by NAPLAN testing and Book Fair. They are looking forward to an intercampus soccer competition and classroom lessons. Our school culture is reinforced by our belief in “One Walk” which is a focus of our attitudes and our school song. A big ESO to parents and concerned citizens who are
making sure that all students are getting to school on time. It is great to see students with fruit for break time and both lunches. Students have been enjoying the before school homework club, garden club and afterschool care sports program. Parents have shown a great commitment to reading at home each night and making sure that students are ready for school on the following day. A wave of excitement is starting to build as our soccer competition between St Paul’s campus and Kubin campus develops into a friendly rivalry. We will all look forward to members of both communities joining in on the fun, excitement and companionship. A very, big ESO goes to the staff of Kubin campus who have been working tirelessly to improve the educational standards of the school. Each staff member is committed to the improvement of student outcomes. Our professional team at Kubin Campus are committed to our students and committed to “Staying the Course”.
by Tony Miller, Head of Campus
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Dust Echoes 10:05 What I Wrote 10:10 Lockie Leonard 10:35 Double Trouble 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 ABC News With Jane Hutcheon 1:00 Call The Midwife 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 QI 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 TBA 4:00 Last Tango In Halifax 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: The Blitz Dames 6:30 QI: Bombs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Penny Wong 8:30 Old School 9:35 Luther: Luther struggles to hold it together as his personal and professional life intersect and at the same time, find and catch a vicious killer picking off people at the throw of a dice. 10:25 Lateline 11:05 Randling: It’s the final match of the first round and the last two of our ten duos make their debuts. The Bette Davis Cup Squad is up against Manchester and Haberdashery United. 11:35 Rage 5:00 Rage
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: “Forever Young” (PG) 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 LIVE FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - Canterbury Bulldogs Vs Sydney Roosters 10:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Cradle 2 The Grave” (AV) - Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony’s daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony’s lost the diamonds and as he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent and seeks revenge on him. 2:30 The Avengers: Superlative Seven - Steed is pleased to receive an invitation to a fancy dress party held by explorer, Sir George Robertson. 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: “Fall Into Darkness” (M) -A woman stages her own death to frame the person she feels is responsible for her brother’s suicide. 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 - Seven News live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus Sport, Finance and Weather updates. 7:00 Better Homes & Gardens 7:30 2014 AFL Premiership Rnd 10 - Geelong North Vs North Melbourne 11:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Time Served” (AV) - A woman makes the ultimate sacrifice for her son, when she covers his crime and goes to gaol in his place. 2:00 House Calls To The Rescue 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Living Black 1:35 Inspector Rex - A Deadly Test 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 Giro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 Food Factory 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 This is Brazil! - Rio de Janiro, Racife, Porto Alegre & Manaus 8:30 Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death: A Good Birth - Historian and author Helen Castor, presenter of the popular series SheWolves, explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in life: birth, marriage and death. 9:35 Hitler’s Children 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:05 Giro d’Italia - Stage 13 1:30 Kurt Wallander: The Witness 3:15 Movie: “High Lane” (MAV) - A group of friends on vacation decide to venture onto a mountain trail that has been closed for repairs. The climb proves more perilous than expected. As they realise that they are not alone, their adventure quickly becomes a fight for survival. 4:55 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita Bitesize
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 QI: Bible 1:50 Movie: “At Sword’s Point” (PG) 3:10 Movie: “Goin’ South” (PG) 5:10 River Cottage: Winter’s On The Way 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Last Tango In Halifax: Having come so close to losing each other forever Alan and Celia decide to have a romantic secret wedding as soon as possible. But how will their respective daughters react? 8:30 New Tricks: Only the Brave - The UCOS team reinvestigate the murder of Eddie Chapman, leader of a notorious criminal motorbike gang, the Braves, when new evidence is brought to them by an unlikely source. 9:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Marked For Murder - Set amidst the passion and fanaticism of 1929 Australian Rules football. When Phryne is duped into investigating the coach’s missing ‘lucky cap’, she discovers a gruesome murder instead. 10:25 The Time Of Our Lives: Chai Li learns Joel is back in town. She is torn between the man she loves and the fierce protection of her family. Can the two reunite? Meanwhile, Luce has a run in with the law. 11:20 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Garden Gurus 11:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 12:00 Cybershack 12:30 The Middle 1:00 Partners 1:30 Movie: “Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) 4:00 The Bottom Line 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Red Hill” (AV) - Constable Shane Cooper arrives in the small town of Red Hill in search of a quieter life. But, on Cooper’s first day with the Red Hill Police Department, a convicted murderer escapes from prison and heads straight for Red Hill to kill the men who put him there. 2:30 Spyforce: The Trader - Spyforce operatives Erskine and Gunther are faced with the task of breaking out of New Guinea and escorting a small party to safety. 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 1:00 TBA 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:30 2014 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 10: Port Adelaide Vs Hawthorn 11:00 Movie: “Daylight” (M v) - A devastating explosion in the New Jersey Tunnel causes a horrific pile-up, trapping a group of motorists underground. Soon, a former emergency worker witnesses the blast and heads in to guide the handful of survivors to safety before the waters of the river Hudson above them break through and flood the tunnel. 1:15 Special: Greece Is The Word (Part 1) - Nick Giannopoulos returns to the origin of the Olympic Games - Greece - touring cities such as Mykonos, Santorini, Olympia, Delphi and Athens. 2:10 Special: Greece Is The Word (Part 2) 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Its Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz - Best Appetite Suppressants To Lose Weight! - Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.
5:00 World News 1:00 San Remo Song Festival 2014 3:00 The Visual Language of Herbert Matter 4:00 Contact - Alex Majoli: Iraq 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 AGiro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 Road To The 2014 FIFA World Cup 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 London’s Wild Side 8:30 Movie: “A Dangerous Method” (MA) - Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient this psychological film. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud, but soon both men fall under Sabina’s spell. 10:20 Giro d’Italia - Stage 14 1:30 The Pirelli Calendar Saga 2:35 The Ghost Army 3:35 Kill Arman 4:05 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize 4:15 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014
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: County Fermanagh 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Compass: Twilight Songs 2:00 Paths to Portraiture 2:35 Opera Australia: A Masked Ball 5:00 Midsomer Murders: The Axeman Cometh 6:30 Compass: My Big Fat Bar Mitzvah 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: St Peter’s Barn 8:30 Inspector George Gently: Gently Going Under - A suspicious death in a mine, leads Gently and Bacchus to explore the tensions and relationships in a community whose seams have been ripped wide open by politics. 10:00 The Dark Side 11:35 Valentines Day 1:15 Movie: “In Name Only” (PG) 2:50 Restoration Home: St Peter’s Barn 4:05 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Best Of 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 Maroon Zone 2:00 2014 Intrust Super Cup - Mackay Cutters Vs Ipswich Jets 4:00 Sunday Football - Canberra Raiders Vs North Queensland Cowboys 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 9:00 The Mentalist 10:00 Person Of Interest 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 Trader 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 TBA 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 2014 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 10: Gold Coast Vs Western Bulldogs 6:00 Seven News 6:30 House Rules 7:40 Sunday Night 8:40 A Place To Call Home 9:40 Mr Selfridge 10:40 Kath & Kim 11:40 Royal Pains: Off Season Greetings (Part 1) - With one week to go until Evan and Paige’s big day, the Hamptons are a winter wonderland (albeit a snowless one) and wedding preparations are in full swing. But before they can say their vows, the lovebirds have to celebrate something else: their last officially single days. 12:40 Harry’s Practice 1:05 Special: Yindi - The Last Koala? 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Auction Squad 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
7:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 Subaru National Road Series 5:00 Subaru World Of Cycling 5:30 Giro d’Italia 2014 Daily Highlights 6:00 Road To The 2014 FIFA World Cup 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Sacred Wonders Of Britain 8:30 The Trials Of Muhammad Ali 10:10 Welcome To Rio 11:10 Giro d’Italia – Stage 15 1:30 Movie: “Don’t Think About It” (M) - At 36 years old, Stefano Nardini is still a punk rock musician. One day as he is in a fix, he decides to leave Rome and to go back to his family in Rimini with the intention of getting in touch with his inner self. But as soon as he is back in the family house, he realises that he is not the only one to be in trouble. And instead of being taken care of as he expected, he sets about taking care of everyone and everything. 3:25 Inside Nature’s Giants 4:35 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita Bitesize 4:45 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Backyard Science 10:00 Weird Science 10:20 Get Into Textiles 10:45 Atoms Of Fire 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Landline 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: Brent Connection 6:30 QI: Bible 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: Eddie’s Birthday 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: “Top Hat” (G) 3:15 Movie: “Gay Divorcee” (G) 5:00 Talking Heads: Janine Shepherd 5:30 Eggheads: Brent Connection
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: “Father’s Day” (M) 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 10:00 Kalgoorlie Cops: Captures the challenges faced by the Kalgoorlie Cops who patrol the ‘largest beat in the world’. You will be introduced to a core team of police officers and will get to know and the love the real people behind the uniforms - the men and women who put their lives on the line every day in Australia’s most notorious outback town. 11:00 Anger Management: Charlie And Kate Battle Over A Patient 11:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 12:30 Extra 1:00 The Baron 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 Class Warfare 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 - Did Andy shoot at the Braxton house? Kyle makes a heartbreaking request for Phoebe’s safety and Hannah takes control of her life. 7:30 House Rules 9:15 Revenge 10:15 Grey’s Anatomy 11:10 Talking Footy 12:10 Suits: Know When To Fold ‘Em - Harvey takes to the card table when he is approached with a sham lawsuit designed to help dig an adversary out of a gambling debt. Meanwhile, Jessica gets a visit from an old partner. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons & Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 The Forgotten Australians 2:05 First Australians 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: Star Wars Special 8:35 Vikings: The Lord’s Prayer 9:30 RocKwiz - Colleen Hewett, Mikelangelo & Megan Washington 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Subaru National Road Series 12:00 Clown: Caroe’s Christening 12:30 Clown: The Girl From Irma 1:30 Shorts On Screen: Perfect Drug 1:35 Movie: “Secret Sunshine” (M) - In Korean, English Subtitles. 4:10 One Man And His Campervan 4:40 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Bitesize 4:50 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Neue Freunde 10:30 Jung In Europa 10:40 La Mappa Misteriosa 10:50 A Table! 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 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: The Poker Saints 6:30 QI: Bears 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Two Men In China: Chengdu 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 War Paint: The World Of According To George Gittoes 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:25 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: “Macao” (PG) 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield / 5:30 Eggheads: The Poker Saints
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: “Cahill United States Marshal” (M) - The Duke’s job as a U.S. Marshall is complicated by the fact that several of his sons decide to turn to a life of crime. 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 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Welcome To Alancrest 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Grab A Feather And Get In Line 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 - Pick A Loser - Four prank-loving friends compete in extremely awkward social experiments in this hiddencamera series, tricking real life people into falling for their hilarious pranks. 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Mind To Kill: Black Silence” (M) - In the midst of a strike, Detective Bain and his team investigate the murder of a local prostitute. With all the evidence linked to the strike, Bain realises the suspect is a childhood friend. 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 - Sensing the danger at the Braxtons, Bianca makes Heath a generous offer. Kyle’s heartfelt appeal helps Phoebe make an impossible decision and Zac faces the damage his drinking has caused the family. 7:30 TBA 12:00 Dr Oz: Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Swimsuit Slimdown - Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
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6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie - “Helen West: A Clear Conscience” Helen West is frustrated at with her boss’ attitude to the battered women’s cases she has been prosecuting. Meanwhile, Chief Supt. Bailey looks for the real killer of a former professional boxer. 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 - Bianca’s support causes Heath to miss her more than ever. Maddy’s party causes problems with Josh and a romance could be in the air for Evelyn and Spencer. 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 11:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 11:30 The Force - Behind The Line 12:00 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
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CROSSWORD No. 199
SUDOKU No. 199
Your Lucky
Stars
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A fast response may help to get you out of a crisis: the most obvious answer may not be the right one, however! You will need to consider the situation carefully before you react. Romance. After a period where your love-life has suffered you will find your personal life is generally getting back to where you want it to be.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Try to get other members of the family to do their share of work around the house. It is important for everyone to be treated fairly. Romance. A new relationship will soon become much more lively. It feels like it’s been a long time since you had real fun: you haven’t got long to wait!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
FOR KIDS
You have a great deal of extra energy at the moment. If you can’t find an outlet for this you will get frustrated, however. You may want to consider some voluntary work, a part-time job or a new social activity. Romance. You won’t be in a very romantic mood this week. Don’t worry: you have other priorities at the moment.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) This will be a very good time for trying out new ideas. A suggestion which seems strange will actually be very practical. Romance. You may feel your partner or someone else close to you is neglecting your feelings. Try not to get upset about this: they don’t mean to.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) An honest approach will help you to come to terms with recent events. If you can accept the situation, you will be able to remedy it. Romance. A social gathering will give you the chance to come into contact with some interesting new faces. Someone there is more interested in you than you realise.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) An exciting dream will help to give you an insight into future events. Romance. You will be unstoppable this week! You can do and say the right things to move your romantic life to a different level. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
FINDWORD No. 199
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
This will be an excellent time for any group activities. Romance. The Moon/ Vesta Midpoint presently in your sign should help you to be a little more sympathetic to your partner’s excuses. Try to spend some quality time together this week.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Don’t allow yourself to take the blame for a situation that you could not have foreseen. Romance. Try to find a balance between your own needs and those of your partner. This may require a degree of compromise and good communication.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) For all your printing needs – www.lotsa.com.au
MUDDY RIVER
You will be very spiritually aware at the moment. This would be a good time to gain a deeper understanding of the people around you. Romance. Be careful not to get too carried away in fantasy. A plan which you made recently will not develop in the way you had hoped.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your relationship with a neighbour may soon be in the spotlight: try to find a compromise that pleases both parties. Romance. You will be surprised how accurately you can work out what your partner is thinking. You will be able to use this in a positive way towards the end of the week.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Love is when the other person’s happiness is
more important than your own.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr
SOLUTIONS No. 199
A friend whom you have trusted to be honest will not let you down. You may not like what they have to say, however. You need to accept this and move on. Romance. You will receive an important message in a dream. If you understand the dream completely the message should be clear. You will need to spend some time thinking about what you should do next in your love-life this week.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Try to avoid doing anything which requires a large amount of discipline. You will be a little self-indulgent this week, and will only be able to stick at something if you enjoy it. Try to put off anything important for the time being. Romance. A letter will arrive from someone that you have not heard from for a very long time. A very personal piece of news may surprise you: this may have a positive effect on your romantic life.
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The Nakata, Glading, Ahmat & Newman Families would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the following people for their assistance and support towards the loss of our dear mother, mother-inlaw, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt - the late Mrs. Clossom (Col) Nakata. Staff of Cairns & Thursday Island Hospital, Debra Rose Funerals (Thursday Island), Burkin Svendsen Funeral Directors (Cairns), Fr. Ned Wapau, Reverend Charles Loban, Anglican Diocese, HACC staff and members, Torres Shire Council, Amos Lewin & Laura Shone (TI Bakery), Peter Yorkston, Darryl Seden, Richard Takai, Walter Shibasaki & Julia Yorkston, Thomas Loban, Gavin Ball, Des Murfet, George Gabey, Basil Sabatino & Shakira Whap, George Binjuda (jnr) & Peta Yorkston, Cameron Benjamin & Marsha Shibasaki, Michael Benjamin, Damien Fujii & Laura Perry, Natasha & Jessica Sabatino, Bakal Nomoa, hunters, those families who helped with the cooking and those who contributed in many ways. If we have omitted any names it is unintentional. To the families and friends who shared their words of sympathy and comfort also those who contributed we are ever so grateful and would here in humbly thank one and all.
VALE: MABEL TAPIM 4/12/1944 - 4/5/2014 TORRES Strait Islanders and Aborigines are mourning the death of Mabel Tapim, a long-standing cultural and community elder in Townsville who was of Mer descent. Mabel Tapim, affectionately known as Aunty May, passed away peacefully in Townsville Hospital on May 4, 2014 aged 69, after a brief battle with cancer. A proud Torres Strait Island woman from the Dowareb Tribe on Murray Island Mabel was born at Mas Village on December 4, 1944. She was one of six children raised by her parents Melpal and Seriana Tapim. She was christened Gagee Mabel Tapim and was given two Segurrnick names Azzy and Sea Neur from her Grandfather. During her childhood days she grew up in Mas village and lived in a big house built by her father and two uncles called. “ PANDORA” . She had many favourite family members but her grandfather Marou Atta - who was the first person to own a store on Murray Island, would become one of the most influential figures in her life.
On one hand he was a kind loving and gentle grandfather, on the other an outspoken leader with lawyer like qualities who fought hard for the rights of all Torres Strait Islanders. In those days Torres Strait Islanders were managed and controlled at every turn with very few opportunities. Mabel remembers how her grandfather Marou organised the first strike in the Torres Strait on July 15, 1957 and then he won the right for men to be allowed to work
down south on railway lines and on sugar cane farms. She says it was her grandfather’s determination to overcome government barriers that was the beginning of her journey to improve her people’s basic human rights. Mabel moved to Townsville and raised her own family as a single mother and played basketball and softball at a representative level. In 1980 she was the Queensland Cancer Funds Nurse of the Year. Several years later she joined the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander
President of Magani Malu Kes - a not for profit community organisation advocating for mainland Torres Strait Islanders. But apart from her many professional achievements, Aunty Mable’s real passion was her larger than life family, teaching children and promoting her Torres Strait Culture through traditional singing, dancing, cooking and craft. Close friend Lyla Murison says it’s a great shame to lose an elder rich in cultural knowledge at such an early age and she will be greatly missed.” “I offer sincere condolences to her family, friends and community.” Bindal Traditional Owner Angie Akee says her work and loving nature will long be remembered and respected in North Queensland. Mabel was also passionate about supporting the Garbutt Magpies Australian Rules team which contained many family members and competed in the Townsville competition for many years. Family and friends attended her funeral service at Townsville’s Calvary Christian Church 10am, on May 17.
Health Service and became the first Torres Strait Islander to be trained as a Dental Nurse in Townsville. In 1984 she travelled to Tahiti with a delegation including former Lord Mayor Mike Reynolds and Local elder Alec Illin where they successfully bid for the right to hold the 1988 South Pacific Festival of the Arts in Townsville. In 1998 she joined the Townsville General Hospital as an indigenous liaison officer. During that time she became a board member and was elected the
Theatre can help change the way to manage diabetes GOT Suga, an innovative Diabetes Queensland program utilising theatre and role playing, is coming to the Torres Strait to
Correction TORRES News wishes to apologise for not crediting Salina Martin for her photo in the ANZAC Special edition What’s On section.
help combat the type 2 diabetes epidemic gripping the region. According to an International Diabetes Federation report released late last year, as many as one-in-three Torres Strait Islanders have type 2 diabetes, making it a world hotspot. D i a b e t e s Queensland CEO
Michelle Trute said the organisation was extremely concerned by the figures. “There is no doubt type 2 diabetes is at epidemic proportions in the Torres Strait. There are almost 500 residents registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme, however experts believe rates of
diabetes could be as much as 2.8 times higher,” Ms Trute said. “Diabetes is serious and can lead to complications like the loss of limbs and blindness. “It’s our first visit to the region with Got Suga and we hope it will help local people turn their type 2
diabetes around.” Deanne Minniecon, Program Leader with Diabetes Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team, said the program was developed specifically for Indigenous people. The program tackles issues by exploring them through role
playing. The interactive element helps people find solutions to personal and community problems. Got Suga will visit Thursday Island on May 19. The one-day workshop is free, and will be held from 9am to 3.30pm at Tamwoy Community Hall. The workshop
will also be held on Badu Island on 20 May in the Badu Island Community Hall from 9am - 3.30pm. More information about the initiative is available by contacting Diabetes Queensland at www.
diabetesqld.org.au or 1300 136 588. To register or for more information about Got Suga contact the Community Wellness Centre on Thursday Island on 4030 6151.
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We wish that we could see you one more time come walking through the door, But we know that’s impossible we hear your voice no more, We know that you can feel our tears and don’t want us to cry, It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, For a part of us went with you the day god called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, Our Family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. We pray that God will give us strength and somehow help us through, As we struggle with this heartache that came when we lost you. Forever in our hearts you will remain until the day we meet again. Forever Loved & Always Missed Dad, Mum, Brothers & Sisters
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International Nurses’ Day celebrated at the Gab THURDAY Island Hospital nursing staff held a celebratory dinner to recognise the contribution that Nurses and Midwives make to the TS-NP-HHS, on May 12 at Gab Titui Cultural Centre. The guest speaker Dr Odette Best, Senior Lecturer - Oodgeroo Unit Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.
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TOUCH FOOTBALL BATTLE of the ISLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP, THURSDAY ISLAND (Cairns) who defeated Tagai (Thursday Island) eight to two. Panthers Captain said: “We made some really great friends here and we hope we can come back next year.” Men’s Player of the Final was Joey Fujii and the Player of the Championship was James Gela. Ladies’ Player of the Final was Evie Evernden and the Player of the Championship was Betty Mareko.
By AARON SMITH THURSDAY Island was the battleground for the 2014 Battle of the Islands Touch Football Carnival, May 8-11. A total of 12 Men’s teams and eight Ladies’ teams competed in the carnival that was presented by the Thursday Island Touch Footy Association. There were teams from Poruma, NPA, Thursday Island, Badu, Warrarber, Biogu, Masig, Erub, Horn and even Cairns. The winners of the Grand Final Mens Open were Thorpy’s Crew (Thursday Island), who defeated the Kuruwai Warriors (Thursday Island/Badu) eight to seven. Thorpy’s Crew Captain said: “We just put this team together to give the younger boys a chance to play, It was a really close game which was great as it was a real crowd pleaser.” The winner of the Ladies’ Open was the Panthers
ABOVE: Ladies’ Player of the Final: Evie Evernden, with Wally Shibasaki. BELOW: Ladies’ Player of the Championship: Betty Mareko.
Kuruwai Warriors v Thorby’s Crew
Men’s Champs: Thorby’s Crew. Ladies’ Champs: Panthers
Ladies’ Runner-up: Tagai.
Men’s Runners-Up: Kuruwai Warriors.
Men’s Player of the Final: Joey Fujii.
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Elsie, Harold chosen for IMP New York Marathon
IT is often said that if you want something done, get a busy person to do it, and that is certainly the case with the announcement of selection of this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP). Torres Strait Islanders and ‘go getters’ Harold Matthew and Elsie Seriat have been selected after project founder, Olympic marathon runner Robert de Castella, visited Thursday Island last month to hold trials. Of the six participants who ran the trial, Elsie and Harold were selected to join the crew of ten other runners from around the country. They will undergo a gruelling training schedule in preparation for the New York Marathon at the end of the year. Both Harold and Elsie work full time (Elsie until recently had two jobs) and Harold has a young family to also look after. Both are also keen athletes and sports persons. They both described the phone call last Monday informing them of their Harold Matthew and Elsie Seriat, position in the squad as a shock. “I’ve been a sports fanatic for years “I was just stunned when I got the call,” and I remember visiting the Australian Harold said. Institute of Sport in 2002 and I imagined Elsie said she has already been training that one day I would go there, this is now hard, having lost 10 kilos in the last month going to be a reality,” Elsie said. and she does not does not expect that her
routine will change that much, while Harold will have to switch from weight training to endurance work. Elsie and Harold will be training together.
The Project annually selects, educates, and trains a group of outstanding Indigenous Australians to compete alongside 47,000 other competitors at the world’s biggest marathon. The IMP also provides an educational pathway with all squad members required to undertake a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health as part of the program. IMP, now in its fifth year, has mentored and trained 32 Indigenous athletes cross the finish line of a number of major international marathons, including New York, Boston and Tokyo.
Scenes from the 2013 New York Marathon in November.
Liberty’s jujitsu medal at tournament By AARON SMITH LIBERTY Seekee, 42, from Horn Island has been training Brazilian Jujitsu for 15 years and he recently competed in the Medal Quest Tournament in Cairns, for over 97kg, where he came second. “My wife, Vanessa, had to go to Cairns for a paramedics update course and she suggested I come down and while I was down there, there just happened to be a jujitsu competition on so I signed up and gave it a go,” he said. Even though Liberty is
only a white belt, he still managed to come second in the tournament. “I’ve trained for years with just a dummy because there is no one around that knows the sport. “Today I know a couple of people who do the sport, so I get to train with them occasionally. “The local dentist Ahbay Gupta, Patrick Mau and Police Inspector David Lacey all now train with me occasionally.” In the tournament, Liberty said he, “finished two guys off, while two other guys beat me on points.”
Liberty Seekee (left) at the medal presentation.
Mills headed for the NBA big bucks PATTY Mills is certain to cash in on his new elevated status in the NBA as he comes off contract at the fast-approaching end of the season. Mills joins some of the games superstars in Carmelo Anthony and the Miami Heat’s Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh (who each have early termination options) in the NBA free-agent class of 2014. With the NBA playoffs spanning two months - second round games are underway, a handful of dynamic role players will have an opportunity to showcase themselves this postseason and build off of strong regular-season performances. Patty Mills is coming off his best regular season as a pro and is earning significant minutes for the defending Western Conference champions, San Page 20 Torres News
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Antonio Spurs, in the 2014 NBA playoffs. Mills offered some insight into how he’s been able to raise his game over the past year, via the San Antonio Express-News: “Understanding, more of a mind game than anything else.” As a result of his improvement and the increased playing time, Mills
can expect to see a few intriguing offers during the trade period. The Torres Strait point guard appeared in a career-high 81 games for the Spurs during the regular season, averaging 10.2 points on 46.4 per cent shooting from the field and 42.5 per cent shooting from beyond the arc in roughly 19 minutes per game. Mills knocked in 135 threepointers during the regular season, which is more than he made in his first four NBA seasons combined. If Mills continues to show his rhythm from long range and continues to play a key role on San Antonio’s play-off rounds, there’s a good chance he’ll wind up signing somewhere else for more money following his current $2.2m., twoyear contract. Mills, however, wants to remain with the Spurs.