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TEN young men and women have taken the first step towards a bright future after successfully completing their six-week apprentice induction program this week. The group commenced apprenticeships with Skill360 Australia and host employer Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa on January 1 this year and

following their successful inductions will roll out into their respective work areas later this week. During the induction process apprentices were trained in all areas of mining operations and also completed a fabrication project, building individual rolling tool cabinets to be used during their apprenticeships.

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Driving out to the Weipa airport last week I spotted this peculiar-looking thing hanging from a tree on the left-hand side of John Evans Drive, just after the hospital. At ďŹ rst glance I thought it was a fruit bat, but on closer inspection it appears to be a nest of some description. Since spotting this specimen I have noticed several others in trees around the area and wondered if anyone could enlighten me as to what it is. Please email me at editor@westerncapebulletin.com.au if you can enlighten me – Ed.

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A DRUNKEN brawl involving around 50 people on Saturday, February 25 has prompted Weipa Police to consider what options need to be taken to curb the occurrence of such incidents. The fight took place at around midnight in the car park of a local licensed premises, and according to Weipa Police Officer In Charge, Senior Sergeant Brett Jenkins, the violence spilled over into the Napranum community the following day, prompting a restriction on the sale of take-away alcohol from licensed premises in Weipa for around five hours last Sunday. “The carpark incident was captured on CCTV and after viewing the footage we are confident we can lay charges against a number of people involved,� Sgt Jenkins said. “This sort of behaviour is not acceptable, and we are going to be taking a strong stance to prevent future incidents. “We are working closely with Weipa licensees, and with their co-operation we hope to introduce management strategies in the next couple of weeks which should see an end to alcohol-fuelled incidents such as this,� he said.

59 million), but think of all the advantages we get. We’re rich! We don’t have to live on top of each like Europeans do. We have unlimited resources. We can grow far more food than we could possibly eat. If we can chew our way through a cow or two for breakfast, we have a warm tropical sea lapping our coast that can give us a bath tub of fresh fish for supper. We’re not only rich, we’re free as well. Except... except... there’s always an ‘except’, isn’t there? I’m afraid our only problem is that we’re too stupid to run our own lives. We have to rely on people down south to tell us what to do, and that makes for problems. They might be smart people but they don’t have the first idea of what it is like to live up here. So instead of fresh steak, we dine on factory-made pies from Down South. We are not permitted to buy fresh fish at the wharf. Fresh vegetables from the rich soils of Hopevale or Lakeland are a pipe-dream. We have to eat tasteless supermarket food instead. Instead of working for a living and keeping our money up here, we rely on Government hand-outs for all sorts of things. Unfortunately, who pays the piper call the tune, and the tune we are dancing to is the Government’s, not ours. They want to run the place as the Cape York Zoo. We could fight it, or we could take the money and relax. Personally, I think I’ll open another beer and put my feet up. Soon some-one will tell me what to do next.

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Concerns raised at Cape York forum THE Cape York open forum held in Laura on Friday has been hailed a success by Cape York Sustainable Futures (CYSF) and land managers. Over 80 attendees, including landholders/managers, business owners, tour operators and Indigenous people converged on the Laura Rodeo Grounds to hear firsthand the findings of the Our Sustainable Future report and direct questions to DERM officials about the proposed World Heritage Listing of Cape York. The forum was the second to be hosted by CYSF in the past three months in Laura after an overwhelming number of locals expressed their deep concern about the economic future of their area. “Locals say excessive government red tape and existing legislation along with the current way the environment is managed is jeopardising their livelihoods,� said Cape York Sustainable Futures (CYSF), CEO, Trish Butler. The key findings of the “Our Sustainable Future� study were released at the event which outlined significant “misalignments� between government and community values. The study also found that the current environmental management of Cape York is made up of “rigid and restrictive systems and processes that are hindering enterprise and progress� resulting in a high rate of entropy across all sectors of community/industry, government and NGO’s. “Entropy is the level of dysfunction in systems and a representation of potentially limiting values, Mrs Butler explained. “Environmental management in Cape York ought to reflect a balance between economic development, stewardship of our natural resources and the social well-being of our communities, and should not exceed

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10 per cent which is considered healthy by experts.� An entropy score of 64 per cent was recorded by the survey which is considered so high that in many other countries it could lead to riots, civil disobedience and social unrest. “The entropy score of 64 per cent is highly concentrated around systems, processes, efficiencies and regulations and indicates a need for change in policy. “The report also found that people on Cape York lack a sense of security and positive connection due to the uncertainty surrounding their economic future. “It is critical that change occurs so the people of Cape

York feel included and have a say about their future,� said Mrs Butler. Over 400 people were surveyed with 185 respondents taking part in the online study, (a high response rate of 40 per cent) conducted by independent firm Dynamic Exchange. “The study was a community-based initiative sponsored by Cape York Sustainable Futures, aimed at implementing a programme to measure the effectiveness of current environmental management regimes and develop a blueprint for the future. “As we embed this new ‘collaborative and community focused’ approach, we plan to move from a mindset

of institutionalised control and legislative compliance, to collaborative governance that is embraced as ‘good for the community’ - underpinned by partnership in building strategy, consistency of policies and services and personal responsibility,� said Mrs Butler. The meeting agreed that as the Queensland State election moves into full swing the people of Cape York are asking that all political parties listen to their concerns and act with appropriate policy development. The next CYSF Open Forum is set to take place in Weipa on June 2, 2012. Further comments on the Our Sustainable Futures report can be found on page 11.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION APRIL 28, 2012

EARLIER this week Stefan Le Roux announced that he will be nominating to stand as member of the Weipa Town Authority. Stefan and his family moved to Cape York from Perth, Western Australia, almost five years ago and have well and truly made Weipa their home. Stefan has practiced in the legal profession in both Australia and South Africa and has specialised in Native Title and Property Law for well over a decade. He has been instrumental in the negotiation and implementation of Indigenous Land Agreements in Western Australia and Cape York

and has a real passion for the Cape and its people. “My vision is for Weipa to become a vibrant, self-sustaining town that would not only survive post-mining but would indeed prosper� he said. “The planning for that has occurred with the development of the Weipa Community Plan and it is imperative we build on this plan for this vision to become a reality. “I was recently privileged to be involved with the development of the Napranum Community’s ten year plan. This experience has highlighted to me the desperate need for economic development in our region, and has also emphasised the need for a collaborative approach to the future development of Weipa. “The housing shortage, ever increasing cost of living and inadequate service delivery, al-

though not unique to Weipa, remains a thorn in everyone’s side. We can and must do better. “Let’s not deceive ourselves to believe that the pathway to a prospering Weipa lies in simply reading the Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty Ltd Agreement Act of 1957, and the subsequent flogging of Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa,� Stefan said. “We need to work together with RTAW, the state government and the Traditional Owners of this country to plan a route through the myriad of Native Title and associated legislation, in the interest of all residents of Weipa. “A high degree of objectivity is needed to ensure that a balance is struck between legitimate environmental concerns and much needed economic development, whilst never loosing site of the Weipa

Stefan Le Roux has announced his intention to nominate as an member of the Weipa Town Authority at the upcoming elections.

community’s interests.� “I would like to thank Carrie Gay and her team for their hard work and dedication over the last four years. Lest we forget they held the town together through one of

the toughest periods in its history i.e. the Global Economic Crisis. “The incoming members will be ideally placed to take Weipa to the next level,� Stefan concluded.

Cape York Dreaming Trail takes its first step

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upper slopes and sheltered gullies while grasslands grow on the southern slopes.� He said expected the starting leg to be finished by September this year.

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CONSTRUCTION started at Mount Cook recently on the first leg of a giant network of walks across Cape York Peninsula that will deliver a world-class trail showcasing the area’s outstanding natural and cultural values. Environment Minister Vicky Darling and Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said feasibility studies on what was going to be a massive project had been completed. “Traditional Owners had been involved in initial feasibility studies that considered social, cultural and economic impacts,� Mr O’Brien said. “The Dreaming Trail concept originated with Traditional Owners of Eastern Cape York Peninsula and their representatives looking at ways to harness the beauty, rugged terrain and cultural values of their traditional lands.� Mr O’Brien said initial studies had confirmed that Cape York Peninsula holds enormous potential for the development of a network of walking tracks that could deliver environmental and economic benefits through tourism and business opportunities. “The tracks would amount to more than 2000 km and could be linked by 4WD tours or other travel experiences,� he said. Along with the start of the walking track, a new lookout would also be built in the Mount Cook National Park. “At 430 metres, the rugged Mount Cook provides a scenic backdrop to Cooktown,� he said. “Its spectacular rainforest and tropical woodland cover the mountain’s

Mr O’Brien said further studies would look at more detailed information such as specific locations, routes and economic benefits for traditional owners from training and eco tourism. “Iconic destinations on Cape York Peninsula such as the Daintree, the McIlwraith Range near Coen and the rugged coastline north of Cooktown are locations being considered for potential developments,� he said. “We want to help people to explore and discover the Cape’s rich cultural diversity and its environmental value, and this project at Cooktown is a tangible contribution to what could become an internationally acclaimed series of walking opportunities.� Ms Darling said the State Government would support Cape York Peninsula Traditional Owners in seeking funding from Infrastructure Australia to get the project in full swing.

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Over in the Northern Territory the debate surrounding crocodile culling has once again reared its head and now the idea is getting support on this side of the Gulf. Federal Member for Leichardt Warren Entsch believes a safari style culling program would not only bring valuable income to many of the Cape’s least well-off communities but it would also provide a solution to the issue of large crocodiles near populated areas. Already in the Northern Territory a crocodile management plan exists while in Queensland no such management occurs. “I would encourage the Queensland State Government to look to the Northern Territory where there is active harvesting of eggs in flood-prone areas, the preservation of habitat and where they have the option of culling if there are large problem animals,� Mr Entsch said. “To me it is a no-brainer,� he said. “While the need for culling on Cape York is no where near as great as it is in the Territory there are still big animals around Cairns, Weipa, Cooktown and other populated areas that need to be controlled. At the end of the day crocs and people don’t mix and you will never get them to mix. He said that crocodile farmers were mostly unwilling to take on large aggressive crocodiles as they pose a threat to other animals and were no good for their hide because of years of fighting. “Nobody wants these big old crocs and you don’t want your farm becoming an old people’s home for crocodiles, there’s just no money in that.

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I CAN’T really let the‘name withheld’ letter in last week’s Western Cape Bulletin go through to the keeper without some comment, particularly in the way it became personal. Firstly, I sign the letters I write to your newspaper so that people know who I am and what I believe. It appears we now have our very own ‘faceless man’ in Weipa; but that’s politics, and I am prepared for criticism. To the ‘faceless man’ - I really admire your loyalty, I do. You write with passion, so instead of just voting why not throw your hat in the ring as a candidate? WTA needs your passion. You won’t be able to remain faceless though! Funny thing though, I feel the same way you do. Rio Tinto is a good company that look after their employees. I am living and breathing proof of it. They looked after my wife and family in Brisbane when I went through a torturous month in Brisbane hospitals’ intensive care after complications with major heart surgery three years ago. So I get your point, but I refute your observation that I somehow have disdain for the company; couldn’t be further from the truth. Since 1999 when we first moved here, I, just like you, have been involved in many of the major events here in town, including past president of Weipa Fishing Classic, Bull Ride committee, Pig Hunt, the P&C, Wine by the Sea and others. I also served on the WTA from 2004-2008; so I do understand the community benefits by having a major multi-national in town. The points I have been making over the past few weeks may have to some been seen

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to fellow elected members, the nominated Rio Tinto and TO representatives. That is a total fabrication. I have served on the WTA as an elected member and am well aware of the process. As I have pointed out the priorities set out in the Draft Community Plan will be the ‘mantra’ by which our next elected WTA operates over the coming years. For the ‘faceless man’ to insinuate otherwise is scurrilous. After nearly 30 years in government as a senior officer and private enterprise I believe I have the qualifications to help lead the WTA in delivering these priorities for Weipa. The ‘faceless man’ asked this question; “this makes me ask, is it all about you Mr Chairperson Candidate and your strategic direction‌â€? No, it is definitely not about me. The people of Weipa have decided and produced a Plan to implement it. I am offering my experience as a candidate for Chair at the election on April 28 to help deliver it. Nothing more, or nothing less. I have picked up on several points in the ‘faceless man’s’ letter that leads me to believe that I have offended an elected member of the WTA in the context of previous points of view in this paper. That being the case, I apologise unreservedly, as at no stage did I wish to pass personal criticism. To the ‘faceless man’ I am also sorry you have missed the point. Decisions about the town need to be made for the benefit of the town, just as decisions are made out on the mine for the benefit of your mine. I will not count on your vote, that is democracy at work, but if anyone else really believes in a better Weipa don’t just hope for one on April 28, Vote Weipa First. Peter McCulkin Candidate for WTA Chair

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has been nothing I have been saying in past weeks that does not fit with delivering the key priorities of the Plan. I am afraid the ‘faceless man’ has not only criticised me very personally but everyone that provided input into the Draft Community Plan. Here are some of the priorities (in order as they appear in the document) that the ‘faceless man’ has strongly criticised me for advocating: • Develop a Western Cape Economic Plan • Establish a Western Cape Tourism Association • Promote Weipa as a world class fishing destination • Re-open the Bertiehaugh Road • More industrial and commercial land • A marina and marine services centre • Ensure that the economic base of Weipa remains stable • Develop the showgrounds • Release more residential land and identify land for future development, affordable housing • We need to increase our advocacy and lobbying capacity • We need to increase our capacity to attract government funding • Lift the profile of the town • Need to expand to access further land. Very importantly the plan concludes “the Weipa Town Authority has a special role in ensuring that it advocates on behalf of our community to ensure that the various government agencies and stakeholders (including Rio Tinto) align their services and focus to achieve the goals set out in the planâ€?. In response to the ‘faceless man’s’ assertion that, somehow I have the view that if elected Chair that the strategic direction for Weipa has been mapped by me, and that I would somehow work in exclusion

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I THINK many people would agree that this weekend’s “7’s Footy Competitionâ€? went off with a bang. It was great to see so many teams participate, in particular the four women’s teams in the competition. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cameron “Spillaâ€? Miller for his wonderful efforts in organising, and running, an excellent carnival. The day’s events were well co-ordinated, everyone was keen, and even the late storm, with terrifying thunder and lightening couldn’t stop the ďŹ nals. I would also like to acknowledge Florrie King-Smith and Sarina Adams for their involvement, particularly with motivating and organising players for the women’s competition. A big shout out also to anyone else who assisted in making it a successful carnival. I believe that with so many dedicated people behind rugby league in the Cape the sport can only get bigger and better, and the juniors have a positive path to follow. Tamara Sam

I FEEL I must comment to support some of the issues raised by Peter McCulkin in the February 29 edition of the Western Cape Bulletin. I was one of the many people who contributed ďŹ nancially to the Chamber of Commerce for the joint funding for the scoping study for a Weipa Marina. I also attended some meetings with other members and their consultants in the preparation of the study. When the study was received it was discussed at length within the Chamber, and while we didn’t all agree with the ďŹ ndings, we were prepared to go forward to bring it to fruition. The Chamber seemed to be the only body to be consistently pushing it at every opportunity, but to no avail. It does require a joint effort between the Weipa Town Authority, state government departments, Rio Tinto Weipa, and possibly a private developer, but no one seems to be willing to progress this except for the Chamber of Commerce. Stones Crossing has also been identiďŹ ed as another crucial issue

for Weipa, and Weipa tourism, and with the exception of some meetings with private stakeholders there has been nothing of it from state government, WTA or Rio Tinto Weipa. I would imagine the opening of Stones Crossing would double the number of motorists who come to our great town and each one of these visitors would bring thousands of dollars to local business houses. It is my view that Weipa, with these issues resolved, or at least progressed, has everything going for it as a tourist destination, which would make the town more sustainable, and not at the whim of commodity prices around the world. The Chamber, with private ďŹ nancial donations from members of the Chamber and the government, prepared and submitted a study of the ďŹ sh activity and species the sports ďŹ shing industry that could be developed in and around Albatross Bay and this was made available to all concerned including the state government ďŹ sheries. To date nothing. I feel the Chamber is pulling its weight but others need to step up to the plate. Terry Bolger, Weipa

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THERE has been a number of break and enters recently where the offenders have targeted outside bar fridges containing alcohol, unlocked vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured bicycles and any other article of value. Any avid reader of the Bully could be mistaken for thinking they are reading the same police article week after week given the current subject. However we will continue to cover the same old topic until the break and enters cease. The individuals committing these offences are not criminal masterminds by any stretch of the imagination. Their job is made easy by residents who continually leave property unsecured, alcohol in easily accessible fridges and vehicles unlocked in the driveway. It’s easy pickings. With this in mind please take a moment to read the following home safety tips: House break and enters are one of the most common crimes. In many instances house break-ins are crimes of opportunity with entry gained through an open or unlocked door or window. Good home security is as simple as the following three basic steps: 1. Make it as difficult as possible for an offender to gain entry i.e. install and use key operated locks on doors and windows, don’t place keys under door mats or in obvious places. 2. Make it as difficult as possible for an offender to exit with your property i.e. use the key-operated locks on doors and windows, make sure alarms are functioning. 3. Make it as difficult as possible for an offender to want to steal your property i.e. engrave or microdot all items of value. Property owners can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a burglary by implementing measures to improve the security of their home. These measures can be simple and don’t necessarily need to cost a lot of money. For example: • Get to know your neighbours. Exchange telephone numbers and keep and eye on each other’s homes. Observant neighbours can reduce prowling, loitering and burglary by reporting suspicious people or vehicles to police. • Even when you are at home, be aware of your home security and ensure doors and windows are secured, particularly in areas that are unoccupied. • Secure your home when you leave by locking all doors and windows. Many burglars simply

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enter through an unlocked door or window. Remove keys from internal doors and windows when you are not at home. • If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbours that it’s been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off regularly. • Ask for credentials from all salespersons who request entry to your home. If you’re doubtful, check with the person’s office before letting him or her in. • Give your home the “lived in” look when you’re out by leaving a light on and the radio playing. Timing devices are effective for this. When you are not at home, adjust the ringing volume down on your telephone so it is not obvious the home is unoccupied. • Keep cash, keys and valuables out of sight and out of easy reach. • Don’t leave notes on the door as they suggest that no one is home. • Don’t leave a house key under the door mat or a pot plant, in the letterbox or in other obvious places. • Ensure you house/unit number is clearly visible so it can be located quickly in an emergency. • Mark valuable property using the Property Identification System. • Know which doors and windows you can use as an exit in an emergency so you can leave quickly and safely. • In an emergency always ring triple zero (000). Use the speed dial of your telephone to record other important numbers. If you do hear an intruder in the home, don’t risk injury. Dial triple zero (000) at the earliest opportunity, leave the house immediately and go to a neighbour or somewhere safe to contact and wait for police. Learn more about confrontations in the home.

On a lighter note... An esteemed officer from the uniform section at the station has recently been promoted to a plain clothes detective position. An indication of her dedication, experience and attention to detail. Apparently these traits don’t always translate to life in civilian street. This officer recently turned up at Cairns airport for a return trip to Weipa. Arriving at the check in counter one hour early the detective-to-be was informed that she had missed her flight – by one day. But, with a batter of her eyelids and some smooth talking she was able to board the next available flight and eventually made her way home.

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This bike was located by Police on March 7 in the Trunding area. Do you own it or know who does? Please contact Ben at the Police Station on 4069 9119.

NEWS / OPINION

Report highlights need for change in Cape York A REPORT into the economic future of Cape York’s key industries highlights the lack of understanding the state and federal governments have of the needs of regional communities, Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says. Mr Entsch said the Our Sustainable Futures report, which was outlined at a forum held in Laura by Cape York Sustainable Futures (CYSF), demonstrated the despair felt by indigenous communities, landholders, business owners and tourism operators towards the economic outlook of the region. But it also reflected the drive and determination of Cape York businesses and communities, he said.

“I commend the CYSF for initiating this report and forum,” Mr Entsch said. “This is a group of civicminded Cape York-based individuals who have to overcome obstacles put in their way by a government out of touch and controlled and effectively owned by southern-based environmental groups who have their own narrow interests. “The CYSF are working bloody hard to get their voices heard.” People who responded to the survey, conducted to independent research firm Dynamic Exchange, said they were dissatisfied at the governments’ misrepresentation of their needs, the lack of co-operation and consultation regarding decisions directly affecting

Cape York and its interference in projects and initiatives in the region. “The findings of the report are loud and clear – Cape York people are sick of being trodden on by a government that either ignores their needs or makes decisions about their lives without consulting them,” he said. “We’ve seen this with the introduction of the Wild Rivers legislation and the push to make Cape York a World Heritage area. These are policies imposed on people without their say.” The report also suggested the level of discontent among Cape York residents was so high on the entropy scale it “could lead to riots, civil obedience and social unrest”.

“This level of disillusionment is alarming but the CYSF is addressing this issue to ensure such problems don’t occur,” Mr Entsch said. He said Cape York residents had an opportunity to at this month’s state election. “The current State Government has obviously failed the people of Cape York,” he said. “They have stifled too many economic opportunities in this rich region by imposing restrictions and legislation that is designed to appease green groups, rather than benefit the people who live on this land. “A change in government will lead to a more certain future for residents and businesses on Cape York.”

Indigenous art awards now open INDIGENOUS artists from Far North Queensland have the chance to showcase their artwork to the nation and win the major $40,000 cash prize by entering the 29th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA). In 2012 the Telstra Art Award celebrates its 29th year and is Australia’s longest running art award dedicated to the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Last year’s award attracted more than 320 entries from Indigenous artists across Australia, with 61 artists selected as finalists. The prize pool for the 29th Telstra

The Newshound Sniffing out the stories about our four-legged friends... I’M so excited! Tonia May is calling for expressions of interest for puppy pre-school and basic dog obedience classes. My mum and dad have put a lot of time into me, and although I’m pretty well behaved they think I could benefit from a bit of extra training. I don’t know why my mum and dad get so upset when I race up to greet other dogs and don’t listen to my humans, but apparently puppy pre-school will explain this to me...and besides that it’s going to be a great way for me to make new K9 friends. Puppy pre-school classes are for dogs from eight weeks of age to six months and runs for four weeks, and basic dog obedience classes cater for K9s from seven months to adult and run for six weeks. All dogs must have vaccinations up to date and proof must be shown. At this stage Tonia is looking at starting the classes towards the end of April and you can contact her on 0429 699 300 or 4069 9321 to register your interest and get more information. So come on all you Weipa dog owners, come and join me at Tonia’s classes and make your humans proud of you...and give us a chance to earn bragging rights as all dogs receive a certificate at the end of the course!

2011 NATSIAA winner Dickie Minyintiri – Kanyalakutjina (Euro Tracks).

NATSIAA comprises the major $40,000 Telstra Award and the following five categories: $4000 Telstra General Painting Award, $4000 Telstra Bark Painting Award, $4000 Telstra Work on Paper Award, $4000 Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award (also sponsored by Telstra)

By Wendy Protheroe, Parentline General Manager

Wendy’s Parenting Yarns DOESN’T life get busy these days? Trying to keep on top of everything can be a juggling act and often something has to give. I find one of the first things to go is healthy food. It’s so easy to pick up some fast food on the run. I was talking to some friends about this and one mum said her children had been getting grumpy, they couldn’t concentrate and they weren’t sleeping well. She’d had a busy few weeks and had fed them a lot of fast food. When she added it all up she realised there’d been pizza, burgers, soft drink, chips in the lunch box and high sugar cereal for breakfast. She took time to make some healthy meals with fresh meat and vegies and included low sugar cereals for breakfast and fruit for lunch box snacks. Her kids soon started behaving better and their concentration improved.

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Another mum said her kids were also getting grumpy and tired. They’d been spending a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games and they hadn’t been doing any sports. She started time limits for the TV and computer and encouraged them to play basketball in the backyard and ride their bikes. Being active soon improved their moods and they were less tired. Healthy food and exercise can make such a difference to our lives. It’s great to try and make time for these things. Parentline counsellors provide a friendly, confidential support system. There is no shame in asking for advice.

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and the $4000 Telstra New Media Award. For an entry form contact the exhibition co-ordinator at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory by phone 08 8999 8203, email natsiaa@ nt.gov.au, or visit www.nt.gov.au/natsiaa. Entries close on March16, 2012.

75,%$/ %,%/( In the last issue, the Lord commanded a tree to wither and die because it could not provide figs for him, and the very next day it died, to the surprise of his followers. Fig trees normally fruit for ten months of the year, and when the leaves first appear, there should be small green figs, but they were not there. It would prove to be a pointer to the lack of spiritual fruit coming from the Jewish Temple, and also from the nation of Israel. I believe that the message for followers of the Lord today, when thinking on the Lord’s acted out parable with the fig tree, is that he looks for signs of fruit in the Christian’s life also,

By Rev. Michael Connolly

fruit that can feed those hungry to hear the Word of God. What do you think of these words of Saint Paul to his young mate Timothy in 2 Timothy Ch 4 vs 1-2? “ In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and because he is coming to rule as king, I solemnly urge you to preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to convince, reproach, and encourage, as you teach with all patience.” Never give up, never ever give up the Christian life. Rev Michael Connolly

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WCC leadership morning

School leaders enjoy team building LAST Saturday morning the Western Cape College held a leadership morning for students who are invloved in the Student Leadership Consortium for 2012. The Consortium is comprised of college captains (junior and senior school), house captains, prefects, SRC representatives and student ambassadors. The students enjoyed a morning of team building and leadership skills activities, including rope, and tower building exercises. “This year, we are really hoping to maximise the role of our College Ambassadors to increase a sense of

community and belonging across the college and the town,” teacher Emma Thomas said. “As the year progresses our ambassadors will be given the responsibility of organising fundraising and extra curricular programs across the College. While Captains are elected through a voting system, ambassadors are nominated by staff who believe they are the best representatives of each year level.” Everyone who attended the leadership morning said it was a terrific experience and all were looking forward to the next one.

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Red Hatters (over and under 50’s by a tad or two or maybe a few). Meet - Weipa Bowls Club 7.30pm phone Queenie 4069 9866 for more information.

Thursday 8

International Women’s Day morning tea at the Weipa Community Centre. Starts at 10am sharp bring along a plate.

Thursday 8

Weipa RSL Sub Branch montly meeting 7pm at Shop 1 Memorial Square. Guests and new members welcome contact Neil Dickinson 0428 985 108.

Friday 9

International Women’s Day dinner. 3 course meal for $55.00 at the Bowls Club 7pm. Buy tickets at Weipa Community Centre or phone 4069 9272.

Friday 9

Weipa Swimming Club, club night. Registration at 5.30pm for 6pm start. New members welcome.

Tuesday 13

Weipa Junior Cricket Club AGM at the cricket oval

Friday 16

Weipa Swimming Club, club night. Registration at 5.30pm for 6pm start. New members welcome.

Saturday 17

St Paddys Day fundraiser for Cape Animal Protection Society at the Carpentaria Golf Club from 6pm to late. Games, prizes, raffles and best dressed male and female. $10 entry fee and music ‘til late.

Sunday 18

Easter markets at WCC 4 - 6 area opposite BP 11am - 3pm, $10 per stall contact Cicely 4090 6362.

Thursday 22

Mapoon Family Fun Day 10am - 3pm

Friday 23

Weipa Swimming Club, club night. Registration at 5.30pm for 6pm start. New members welcome.

Friday 30

Weipa Swimming Club, club night. Registration at 5.30pm for 6.00pm start. New members welcome.

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SNAPSHOTS @ Central Cape Suns Super 7's

Making the footy a family affair were Aidan, Vannan, Fayzee, Amber and Troye.

Aaron brought the family Tyrell, Jermaine and Nellita along to the footy.

Alion keeping cool in the shade under the ute before her game.

‘The Snails’ in preperation for their game in the Central Cape Suns Super 7’s competition.

Kate, Raymond and Mark watching all the action before Raymond’s game.

Paula, Lance, Danny and Dick came down to Andoom Oval to catch some quality footy.

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Aleisha, Bianca and Ella took advantage of the shade under the grandstand to watch the footy.

The Goodline electrical crew dropped down to watch all the footy action after work on Saturday afternoon.

Yvonne, Ytossie and Jefferson kept cool in the shade whilst watching the hot footy on the field.

REAL ESTATE

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Situated in a great location off River drive, enjoy a 30 second stroll to the end of the street and relax with a walk along the beach. This lowset 3 bedroom home features; spacious dining/living area, upgraded kitchen with dishwasher space and pantry, a/c and ceiling fans and built in wardrobes. Large 1,017m2 corner block with fenced backyard with established mature gardens and a rear entertaining area.

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TELEVISION GUIDE

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6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification” 7:30 Earthflight: “Europe” 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: “Seeing Red” 9:30 The NRL Footy Show 11:00 David Hasselhoff Roast 12:00 Damages: “Drive It Through Hardcore” (M v,d,s,a) - Patty and Tom focus on getting in touch with Carol Tobin to see if they can learn from her what may have happened on that fateful Thanksgiving day when her father Louis confessed to them that his financial empire was a Ponzi scheme. 1:00 Alive And Cooking 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

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4:00 Basketball: WNBL 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 The Old Guys 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:00 Dragons’ Den 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Minuscule: The Grasshopper Who Didn’t Know How To Leap 6:05 Grand Designs Revisited: Lambourn 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (QLD) 8:00 QI 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: The Green Mill Murder During a night out, Phryne becomes involved in a murder when her good friend Charles becomes the number one suspect. 9:30 Luther: Luther is blackmailed by Jenny’s former madam and her heavies who threaten to kill the quirky teenager if he doesn’t comply. Meanwhile he is called to investigate a series of strange, random murders. 10:25 Lateline 11:05 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight: Adam Hills returns to Gordon Street with his unique take on the traditional tonight show. 12:10 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Zazzy Substitution” (PG) 7:30 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Bronco’s v North Queensland Cowboys 9:30 Friday Night Football: Manly Sea Eagles Vs Wests Tigers 11:30 Movie: “Today You Die” (AV v,l) - Steven Seagal stars as Harlan Banks, an ex-con who is hired to drive a delivery truck in Las Vegas. When he picks up $20 million in cash, his double-crossing partner blasts two security men and holds his gun to Banks’ head, ordering him to drive. Banks gets away with the money, but eventually lands in prison. Now his former “partners” want the money and will do anything to get it. 1:30 Movie: “Cactus” (M v,l,s) 3:20 Nine Presents 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Romy And Michele: In The Beginning” (M s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: John reveals his connection with Brax to Gina and moves out. Roo flirts with a tradie to get under Harvey’s skin. And questions are unanswered about whether the Walker family will move for Sid’s new job? 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Movie: “Couples Retreat” (M s) 11:20 Movie: “Death Becomes Her” (M v,a) - Two women, one an author of beauty books and the other a vain actress, constantly compete with each other over who is the more attractive. So they both can’t resist when presented with a magical elixir that promises eternal youth, life and loveliness. They discover, to their dismay, that the fiendish potion has some unexpectedly devastating - and darkly funny - effects. 1:30 Special: In The Footsteps Of The Pharaohs (G) 2:30 Room For Improvement 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today

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SATURDAY 10

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage: Guest Programmer 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 (QLD) 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Movie: “A Mna For All Seasons” (G) 3:00 Movie: “Rear Window” (PG) 4:50 The New Black: The Farm 5:00 Catalyst Bytes: Imaginary Friends 5:10 Japan Tsunami: How It Happened 5:55 At The Movies: Short Cuts 6:10 Minder: The Art Of The Matter 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Coming Out Ball 8:30 Spooks: High-level secrets are stolen when Calum is mugged outside Thames House. A random robbery or a theft-to-order? Either way, there are lethal consequences for the agents and assets of Section D. 9:35 Strike Back: A compelling story of betrayal, glory, redemption and revenge played out through the interlinking lives of two former soldiers: military hero Hugh Collinson and discharged veteran John Porter. 10:20 The Honathon Ross Show 11:05 Ashes To Ashes: When reports come in of a disturbance at an illegal drinking den, Gene goes in all guns blazing. 12:00 Rage: Guest Programmer

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Getaway 10:30 Alive And Cooking 11:00 Children’s Programs 2:30 Kicthen Whiz 3:00 Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4:30 Garden Gurus 5:00 South Aussie With Cosi 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Bee Movie” (G) - Jerry Seinfeld stars in this animated comedy. As a recent college graduate Barry B. Benson, a worker bee stuck in a dead-end job making honey, finds himself disillususioned with the prospect of only having one career choice. 9:30 Movie: “What Happens In Vegas” (M s,l) 11:30 Movie: “King’s Ransom” (M l,s) - Hoping to foil his own golddigging wife’s plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well. 1:20 Movie: “Don’t Look Now” (M s,v) - After the shockingly unexpected death of their daughter, John and Laura Baxter go to Venice to recuperate, but find themselves confronted by strange premonitory visions. 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact Summer Series

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Saturday Disney 11:00 Sport Special: Australian Cup Racing 4:00 Three In A Bed 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Movie: “The Lion King” (G) - After being tricked into thinking that he killed his father by his evil uncle Scar, young lion cub, Simba, abandons his identity as the future King.In his journey to adulthood, Simba meets a number of special friends who help him to discover the truth and find his way back to his royal destiny. 8:30 Movie: “Alice In Wonderland” (PG) 10:50 Movie: “The Hard Way” (M v,l) 1:05 Movie: “Undertow” (M v,l) - Two sons move to the woods of rural Georgia following their father’s death, unaware that their evil Uncle Deel is fresh out of prison and hunting them down. Now that the brothers’ isolated world has been marked by violence and greed, it is only a matter of time before it is marked by murder as well. 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: “Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet” Dr Oz reveals five foods to eliminate ASAP and his 2-week weight loss jumpstart plan. Then, how chronic stressors take a toll on our bodies.

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Orpheus And Eurydice 2:50 Art In The 21st Century: Fantasy 3:55 The Beauty Of Maps: City Maps: Order Out Of Chaos 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Hot Cities: Counting The Cost 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Monster Moves: Ocean Odyssey 8:30 RocKwiz: Taasha Coates & Pete Murray 9:15 Mad Men: “Seven Twenty Three / Souvenir” - Don’s attempts to land the Hilton Hotel account backfires, when Hilton refuses to work with him unless Sterling Cooper signs him to a contract. / Don and Betty take a business trip to Rome for Hilton, and manage to renew romantic interest in each other, but the return home brings things back to normal. 11:05 Movie: “An Empress and the Warriors” (MAV v) - In Mandarin. After the death of her father, the King of Yan, Princess Feier tries to rule the warring kingdom but as a woman, her leadership is questioned and she herself becomes torn between the three loves of her life: her most trusted general Muyong Xuehu, the mysterious doctor who saves her life, Lan Quan, and her kingdom. 12:45 Movie: “Ong-Bak” (MAV v,d) In Thai. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 11

SBS

4:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Downpatrick 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia Shorts: The Chelsea Flower Show 1:05 Herod’s Lost Tomb 2:00 The Ascent Of Money: Risky Business 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Grand Final 5:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Blockbusters And Bestsellers 6:00 Best Of Collectors 6:30 Compass: Donor Unknown: Part One 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Great Expectations: Pip starts his new life as a gentleman in London, quickly acquiring expensive tastes. His twenty-first birthday approaches and Pip waits for his benefactor and his intentions to be revealed. 8:35 Waking The Dead: Harbinger: Part One 9:30 Fry’s Planet Word: Babel 10:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: The Green Mill Murder 11:30 Movie: “The Owl And The Pussycat” (M d,s) - When her neighbour Felix suspects Doris of being a prostitute, he has her evicted. But with nowhere else to go, Doris retaliates by moving in with him. 1:05 Order In The House 2:05 Waking The Dead: Harbinger: Part One 3:00 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wild World Of Sports 11:00 The Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Australian Athletics Tour 2012 2:00 Movie: “Montana” (PG v,s) 4:00 Sunday Football: Sydney Roosters Vs Penrith Panthers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Great Barrier Reef: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is an icon, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Great Mint Swindle 10:30 Australian Families Of Crime 11:30 The Apprentice: “The Croc And The Rat” The remaining celebrity contestants must create awareness for a footwear company’s shoe-donation campaign. One celeb steps up the drama by defecting to the other team. 1:30 Spyforce 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6:30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 World’s Strictest Parents 11:00 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 12:15 Movie: “The Dust Factory” (PG a) 2:15 Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunet Events” (PG a,v) 4:45 Faulty Towers 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 8:30 Bones: “The Crack In The Code” (M) 9:30 Castle: “Kill Shot / Lucky Stiff” (M) - A sniper on a killing spree is terrorizing New York City. With the clock ticking down to the next murder, this could prove the team’s toughest case yet. Then, the murder of a lottery winner has Castle and Beckett inundated with suspects, angered by the victim’s sudden move from the poorhouse to the penthouse. 11:30 Forensic Investigators - Australia’s True Crimes 12:30 The Real Seachange 1:00 Special: The Spitfire And The Lancaster 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:30 ADbc 4:00 Kick 4:30 Food Safari: Lebanese 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Montenegro Reborn 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Becoming Human: Birth Of Humanity 8:30 Brave New World with Stephen Hawking: Machines 9:30 Movie: “Departures” (M a) - In Japanese. Daigo, a depressed and unemployed cellist, inadvertently finds himself after he takes a job preparing the dead for funerals. This exploration into Japanese perceptions surrounding death won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 11:50 Movie: “Sunflower” (M s,a) - In Mandarin. A partly autobiographic story by Zhang Yang, one of China’s leading directors. The story revolves around the relationship between a father and son in an ordinary Beijing family over childhood, adolescence and adulthood. When his father forces Xiang Yang to learn drawing and painting, he rebels fiercely and their relationship becomes strained. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 12

7 CENTRAL

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 10:25 Science Clips 10:35 Ace Day Jobs 10:40 Pyramid 10:55 Catalyst 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Great Expectations 1:30 Monarch of the Glen 2:30 Voices From The Cape 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Wales 6:55 Election Announcement: Greens 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks: MI5 fight to prevent al Qaeda bombings in London, while Harry is duped by a Russian double-agent posing as an MI5 spy. 12:30 The Real Anne Lister 1:30 The Great Contemporary Art Bubble 3:00 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Hot Troll Deviation” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Desperate Emanation” (PG s) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Warewold Transformation” 8:30 Alcatraz: “Paxton Petty” (M v) - An inmate resurfaces and plants bombs throughout populated areas of San Francisco. 9:30 Person Of Intrest: “Blue Code” (M) 10:30 CSI: Cold Blood: “Death Of A Beauty King” 11:30 Super Rugby Extra Time 12:30 Damages: “Tell Me I’m Not Racist” (M v,d,s,a) - With Patty’s help, Ellen hires her investigator, Malcolm, to look into her sister’s drug case. She also asks him to look into her own background and particularly her one time babysitter, Ann. 1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 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: “Jesse Stone: Death In Paradise” (M a,v,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:30 Revenge 9:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 Sports Fever 11:30 30 Rock: “Hey Baby, What’s Wrong Part 1 & 2” Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on ‘America’s Kidz Got Singing.’ 12:30 Picture This 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Concert Schonbrunn 2011 2:30 The Squiz 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Global Village: Whip Makers 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Mythbusters: Knock Your Socks Off - In a scientific first, Adam and Jamie test whether a bullet fired horizontally and one dropped from the same height will hit the ground simultaneously. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory check whether it is possible to literally knock someone out of their socks. Pairs of socks sent in by viewers were used for the testing of this myth. 8:30 James May’s Man Lab 9:30 Danger 5: Kill-Men Of The Rising Sun 10:05 The Ricky Gervais Show 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The World Game 12:05 SOS: Suburbia 1:05 Movie: “Man Of Glass” (M v) - In Italian. A powerful and personal drama set in the mafia heartland of Italy in 1972. Based on the true story of informer Leo Vitale, who blew the whistle on numerous mob activities, placing both his life and mental stability at risk. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 13

IMPARJA

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can we Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures 10:30 Australian Prime Ministers 10:35 My Place 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q&A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 A Farmer’s Life For Me 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 On A Wing And A Prayer 9:25 Election Announcement: LNP 9:30 Genius: Tim Minchin And Alexei Sayle 10:00 Artscape: Anatomy 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 1:35 Hungry Beast: Download 2:00 A Farmer’s Life For Me: Jimmy Doherty wants to see who can come up with unique, profitable products to sell at a farmer’s market. The fledgling farmers are each given crops to turn into produce that represents a harvest from a small farm. 3:00 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Irish Pub Formulation” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Apology Insufficiency” (PG) 8:00 2 Broke Girls: “And The Rich People Problems” (PG s,l) 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “Not In My Mouth” (PG l,s) 9:00 TBA 9:30 Top Gear 11:00 Kitchen Nightmares U.S.A.: “Flamango’s” - Chef Ramsay visits tropical themed Flamango’s restaurant in rural Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Owners Adele and Cheryl are stuck in their old tropical ways so Chef Ramsay will have to set fire to the old décor in order to get them to come around. 12:00 TBA 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning 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: “Deceit” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue - An extraordinary operation to remove wild horses from a national park requires some special help. An investigation is launched when a cat is snared in a steel trap. And a terrified dog is found living in a sports stadium. 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - April and Henri find out about Heath’s deceitful two-timing behaviour. There’s speculation about a romance between Irene and Eddie. And Tyler returns and steals a knife. 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:30 Packed To The Rafters 9:30 Castle 10:30 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 11:30 Royal Pains 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “A Common Thread” (M a,n,s) 2:35 Spaceflies 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Chinese School: The Heat Is On 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Paul Mercurio - Actor, dancer and television chef Paul Mercurio goes on a quest to uncover his past and discovers a story of mafia violence, murky political patronage and innocents caught in the crossfire. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Turquaze” - In Flemish and Turkish. An exploration of the lives of immigrants who find themselves torn between two lands and cultures, with roots in neither. This moving and romantic drama introduces a trio of Turkish brothers living in Belgium who redefine family dynamics after their father’s death. 12:50 Movie: “Villa Paranoia” (M s,v,a) - In Danish. A quirky but touching drama about a sassy young actress who takes time out from the cut-throat world of showbiz to care for an elderly man. Based on Moliere’s play, The Hypochondriac. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 14

ABC

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Can We Help? 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 The Wonder Years 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Restoration Home: Nutbourne Pumping Station 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Woodley: Big Top Magnifique 8:30 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 9:30 Outland 10:00 At The Movies 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Lawrence Leung’s Unbelievable: Psychics - Do psychic powers exist? Lawrence encounters Australia’s best psychic, an American who can drive a car blindfolded, and ultimately transforms himself into a psychic to try to win a million dollars. 12:00 Moving Wallpaper 12:25 Movie: “Last Train From Gun Hill” (M v) - A marshal tracks down the man who raped and murdered his wife but the man he is after turns out to be the son of an old friend. 2:55 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The 21-Second Excitation” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Boyfriend Complexity” (PG s) 8:00 RBT 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 CSI: Miami: “Last Stand” (M v) - Miami is ablaze with crime and chaos when Memmo Fiero, Horatio’s wife’s killer, returns to take control of the city. 11:30 Weeds: “Risk” (MA l,d) - Nancy needs Doug to remove the large stolen cross from her foyer, while Andy encourages her to buy weed from the bikers. Celia exacts her revenge on Sullivan by destroying his office with a baseball bat. 12:00 Dark Blue: “Jane Wayne” (M v,d) 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 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: “Hush Little Baby” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue - 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Tyler tracks down Casey and chases him while brandishing a knife. Indi becomes jealous and angry when Romeo admits that Ruby joined him surfing. And Brax apologises to Leah for his recent behaviour. 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 8:30 Please Marry My Boy 9:30 The Amazing Race 10:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:30 The Marriage Ref 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 Korean News 5:30 EUFA Champions League 8:00 Weatherwatch & Music 8:05 World News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Chinese School: The Heat Is On 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Uganda 8:30 Arctic with Bruce Parry: Canada 9:30 Empire: Playing The Game - Tonight’s episode describes the growth of a peculiarly British type of hero: the adventurer, gentleman and amateur sportsman - and a peculiarly British type of obsession: sport. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Rivals” (MAV v,s) - Jacques Maillot’s psychological drama observes the tense and fragile days following a difficult reunion between two very different siblings. Francois is a police inspector who spent years estranged from his brother Gabriel, after the latter spent a decade in prison for murder. Gabriel’s sudden release from jail ends the separation, and both men make an attempt to bury the past. However, the past comes encroaching back and begins to plague both their lives. 1:00 Movie: “Yes” (MA l) 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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PUZZLES

CROSSWORD No. 88

SUDOKU No. 88

Your Lucky ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Your services will be in great demand over this period. Success will depend how much you act upon the feedback you get from your colleagues. Romance. A recent decision by your partner may seem quite hard to understand at first. Don’t take it at face value, however.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A powerful aspect to Uranus later this week will give you a bright idea. Be sure to act on this and stick by it if you want to reap the financial reward that this should bring. Romance. Don’t be afraid to show your feelings more directly than you have up to now. If you are too subtle, you will not be noticed.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

A long-standing financial deal will work out much better than you expected. Don’t waste your windfall on something which will only give you a short-term benefit. Romance. A favourable aspect to Mars could make you a little on-edge at times. Don’t give in to an emotional outburst from your partner and do your best to deal with criticism constructively.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may need to persist a little harder in order to get everything that you want. A recent set-back will only be serious if you use it as an excuse to give up altogether. Romance. The next few days will be a very fruitful period for you and your love life. Make the most of them!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A friend who contacts you from out of the blue may not realise how busy you are. Don’t miss a chance to get together with this person, however, because they have an important message for you. Romance. You may be feeling a little up and down at the moment. An unexpected compliment from a person whom you respect will have a strong impact on your mood.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A colleague at work who has been irritating you recently must be dealt with as sensitively as possible. Make sure you find out the reason why this person is so hostile before you get too involved, however. Romance. A person whom you have met through work may be interested in putting your relationship onto a more romantic footing.

FINDWORD No. 88

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

A favourable aspect to Saturn will help to anchor your thoughts in reality. You need to take those ideas which are actually likely to work and follow them through. Romance. A chance encounter later in the week will give you an opportunity to meet somebody who is going to have an important influence over your future. Do your best to find out as much about this person as possible.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) You may soon get the chance to travel around. You have been getting in a bit of a rut recently, and this would be a good way to brighten up your life. Romance. A misunderstanding with your partner could create problems for a while. Make sure that you don’t rely on a message without checking it carefully.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Don’t get any more deeply involved with an acquaintance who has let you down badly in the past. This person will let you down again if you give them a chance. Romance. You should be feeling very close to your partner at the moment. Time spent alone together will help you to smooth over some recent problems which have created a distance between you.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A problem which has been dragging on for months will finally be resolved. Don’t be slow to thank the people who make this possible. Romance. You may be expecting a little too much from your partner. Be realistic about what is really possible and don’t be ungrateful if they can’t quite come up to your high standards at times!

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep. – Mohandas Gandhi

SOLUTIONS No. 88

Don’t waste time on a project which is unlikely to actually lead anywhere. You have a lot of more important things to deal with and don’t need to chase red herrings. Romance. You will need to be ruthlessly honest with your partner. Don’t gloss over an incident which you know has affected them deeply.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A visit from a close friend will help you to focus your thoughts on matters outside your work. You have been putting a lot into your career recently and need time to reflect. Romance. Don’t let a recent disagreement upset you. You are feeling quite vulnerable at the moment and will take criticism seriously, especially if it comes from somebody whom you care about.

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Thundering start to Weipa junior soccer season WEIPA Junior Soccer Club got the season off to a bang with a coaching clinic held over the weekend. Despite a classic Weipa thunderstorm closing events late Saturday afternoon the clinic was a huge success. All the boys and girls were able to get involved in coaching sessions and trial games to practice new skills. A parent’s coaching clinic was held on the Saturday morning to give the mums and dads some ideas to help them assist with games and training sessions. Chris Collins, from Soccer Queensland, was on hand during the weekend’s events to share his

wealth of experience. Trial games will be held this Saturday, March 10 at the following times: Teens (8 - 10 years) 2.30pm; Tykes (5 - 7 years) 3.30pm; Titans (11 - 13 years) 3.30pm and Senior Titans (14 - 17 years) 4.30pm. All players and referees need to be at the P&C Shed at least 20 minutes prior to kick-off. The next Committee Meeting will be held at Blue and Marie’s house (37 Alstonia Drive, Nanum) at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 and everyone is welcome to attend. Anyone still wanting to play please contact Blue on 4069 7617 or Sandy on 4069 9295.

Sean and Connor at the Weipa Junior Soccer Club coaching session.

Evander and Daniel contest the ball during last weekend’s coaching clinic.

Soccer Queensland’s Chris Collins with the Tykes during the coaching clinic.

Daniel leads the field with the ball during the Weipa Junior Soccer Club clinic.

Record numbers at Weipa Swimming Club meet THE Weipa Lightening Swimming Club had the biggest roll-up of swimmers for several years at their club night on Friday, March 2, with 48 swimmers attending. It was great to see lots of parents attending also. A total of 60 Personal Best (PBs) Times were swum, and another three club records were broken. Three PBs for the night from Renee Ball, Rachel Brooker, Kyle Hunter, Jacob Johnson, Alissa Koina, Savannah Proud, Alyssa Taare and Dane Tyson. Two PBs from Ashleigh Ball, Ruby Coulta, Caitlin Hilton, Ethan King, Sabrina (Rooney)

Koina, Tom McCahon, Ashlee Moon, Raezahn Sam, Elle (Turbo) Toomey and Molly Toomey. One PB from Amy Bakker, Meg Emery-Gordon, Hannah Gamble, Rebecca Hunter, Jemma Hyytinen, Tessa Hyytinen, Braydon Keough, Morgan McCulkin, Alex McInnes, Lizzy McInnes, John Prentice, Landen Proud, Dylan Roberts, Brock Taylor, Kya Taylor and Donald Tyson. Alissa Koina broke two club records in the girls nine-year olds, one in the 50m freestyle with a time of 39.78 seconds, and one in the 100m individual medley with a time of 1:45.81

seconds, knocking over six seconds off her PB in the process. Sabrina Koina broke another club record for the girls 10-year olds 100m individual medley with a time of 1:34.13, also knocking 2.5 seconds off her PB. Biggest PBs were from Renee Ball, Rachel Brooker, Caitlin Hilton, Rebecca Hunter, Braydon Keough, Ethan King, Alissa Koina, Tom McCahon, Alex McInnes, Elizabeth McInnes, John Prentice, Savannah Proud, Raezahn Sam, Brock Taylor, Kya Taylor and Molly Toomey – good work kids. Good luck to Kirra, Sabrina and Alissa Koina who

are competing in the FNQ Championships over two days this weekend in Cairns. They are swimming in a combined total of 24 events over the two-day period. Club nights are held every Friday night and new members are always welcome. Entry is at 5.30pm for warm-ups and a 6pm start, finishing at around 7.30pm. All members please remember to nominate your children online by Thursday afternoon for this Friday’s club night. For any enquiries, please call Wade on 4069 7376 or 4069 8935.

Sunday hunt bags boar ON Sunday afternoon I decided to take my dogs for a run to keep fit and maybe find a boar in the thick grass. My team has one little bitch that can smell a pig while driving, and will make noises like she is strangled. From there we stop and wait, while the pack disappear into the jungle of waist high grass and that’s just what happened on Sunday. Within seconds there was a hell of a ruckus, out about 50 metres from the track, and I heard the exciting sound of a good boar hit-up, followed by a couple of excited yelps from the dogs, and the big fella broke, crashing through the darkness to his deep cave which he had backed into for protection. Luckily the cave was only about 100 metres away, and I could hear the barking of the young hairy dog, bailing well without a scratch. My pup and I walked in through vines and trip hazards, with the little LED torch and .45 long Colt. Bang in the shoulder at 10 metres and the big fella will never eat another turtle egg. We towed him out of the hole with the ute and out to a suitable tree for the weighup. Its been several years since I’d seen three digits on the scales, and it should spark a few photos from around the ridges from the young fellas, trying to equal or raise the bar. – Steve

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Jacob shows his breaststroke style at last Friday’s Weipa Swimming Club night,

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JUST a reminder that there are still golfing competitions being held at the Carpentaria Golf Club on Saturdays. Only four players turned up with clubs in hand last Saturday so a sweepstakes was played. Sunday’s event was a 4BBB Stableford, with 20 players taking part. The winners with 43 points on a countback was Jacko and Russo, from Peter and Michael who also had 43 points. This weekend’s competitions are a Single Stroke

on Saturday, March 10 and a two-person Ambrose on Sunday, March 11. The 2012 programme is now available at the club, and the 2012 opening day Bring-a-Beginner will be held on Saturday, March 17. The competition is an Ambrose Pairs, followed by presentation and a barbecue. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the “What’s Happening” board at the clubhouse for upcoming social events at the Golfies. – Wendy Grainger, Club Captain

Despite ending up in the rough this golfer enjoyed a round at the Carpentaria Golf Club on Saturday morning.

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A fisherman’s tale

DAVE and his mate’s fishing trip last Saturday didn’t start off too well. After drowning his car in a “deeper than it looked� puddle Dave decided that fishing under the Andoom Bridge, while waiting for a tow, might be in order. Dave’s first few casts had him hitting the underside of the bridge rather than the water, but persistence paid off, and he finally landed this nice Fingermark. Well done Dave, shame about the Grand Hero!

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Napranum fun run too deadly ON Friday, March 2 the Napranum PCYC and Indigenous Marathon Project participant, Bianca Graham, hosted the first Napranun fun run as part of the National Deadly Fun Run Series. Over 80 children and parents took part in the 3km and 5km events. The course took the participants through the streets of Napranum and residents cheered them on when they saw the runners pass. The Napranum Deadly Fun Run series will see three more fun runs conducted on a monthly basis. Four participants who perform well in all four fun runs will be selected to represent their community at the National Deadly Fun Run Championships to be held in Uluru in mid-2012. Ms Graham thanked the Napranum PCYC workers and all the volunteers, especially those volunteers who put together a great feast at the end of the fun run, who helped out on the day.

First, second and third-placegetters in the first race of the Napranum Deadly Fun Run series.

LAST Saturday an enthusiastic group of Weipa cricketers got together for a trial eight-a-side knock at the Weipa Cricket Ground. Two 16-over games were played with each player batting for four overs, and bowlers limited to a maximum of four overs. By all accounts the day was a success, and it is hoped that when the weather cools down in the next couple of months a regular Weipa eight-a-side competition can be organised.

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Junior soccer kicks-off An afternoon thunderstorm didn’t dampen spirits at last weekend’s Weipa Junior Soccer Club’s coaching clinic.

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+DUGZDUH Weipa sevens goes off with a bang D S L H : &DSH <RUN 4OG

The Volamangabben side were too strong for the young Napranum PCYC team in Saturday’s sevens clash.

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women’s teams each played a round-robin before a final series was held in the very indifferent weather. In the men’s finals the Native’s overcame the Raiders to work their way to the grand final, while Volamanagabben were too strong for a young and enthusiastic Napranum PCYC United Balas team.

In the men’s grand final Volamanagabben again showed their tenacity, running out winners over a very tired Natives side, 34-12. The women’s final saw Bauxite Stingers too strong for the Napranum PCYC United Sisters, while the Underdogs just edged out Tidda’s for a place in the grand final .

What a game we had in the women’s grand final with the Stingers winning in golden point time 14-10. Rachael Gordon was women’s player of the day, while young gun Joe Bond was men’s player of the day. It was a fantastic day of footy and congratulations to all. Yours in league, Spilla

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